gotosy Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 time for F1 summer break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 back to F1 Hamilton takes a 55 place penalty, Alonso 35, Ericsson 10 & Gutierrez 5.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Great race, fantastic Hamilton recovery from the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Felipe Massa to quit F1 at end of 2016 season Felipe Massa will leave Formula 1 at the end of the season after the Williams driver announced his retirement. The Brazilian, 35, will call time on a 14-year career in F1 that has seen him win 11 Grands Prix and finish on the podium on 41 occasions. "This will be my last season in F1," Massa told a packed news conference at Monza on Thursday. But the veteran has struggled this year, scoring just 39 points, and endured a torrid run of form. In the last eight races, he has collected just three points with a pair of tenth-placed finishes. While team-mate Valtteri Bottas is expected to be retained for 2017, Massa's compatriot Felipe Nasr - whose candidature is underpinned by substantial sponsorship money - the favourite to replace him amid the diminishing likelihood Jenson Button will be attracted to the 'romance' of farewell swansong at Williams. Massa began his career with Sauber in 2002 before joining Ferrari four years later in 2006, where he achieved a career-high of second in the drivers' championship in 2008. He then left the Scuderia after eight seasons for Williams in 2014. http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24185/10558436/felipe-massa-to-quit-f1-at-end-of-2016-season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Monza Qualifying Grosjean will serve a 5 place grid penalty for gearbox change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Jenson Button out but back for 2018? Understanding McLaren's driver line-up arrangement What exactly have McLaren done? Something which is at once very clever, very cunning and very careful. Appointing Stoffel Vandoorne as Fernando Alonso's team-mate for next season was the simple bit. McLaren's trick has been to squeeze three drivers into two seats by keeping Jenson Button on the books and simultaneously retaining 'insurance cover' in case Alonso quits F1. So while Button opted out for one year McLaren can opt him back in for 2018 if required. "It's innovative and creative," said team boss Ron Dennis. McLaren's sponsors will also be appeased by the retention of one of the most marketable drivers in motorsport. It's a clever three-card driver trick. Why has Button decided to stand down? Button says the decision to stand down for 2017 was accelerated by the "pretty awesome" summer he enjoyed during the August break. "I came to the decision that l wanted to initiate talks with Ron at Spa," Button revealed. "Ever since we've been talking non-stop about the future." That future now officially consists of a two-year deal in which Button will be listed as a McLaren ambassador but will effectively take on the role of reserve driver while McLaren retain a contractual option on re-appointing him as a race driver for 2018. "I will also be doing stuff that l haven't done for 17 years - spending time with my friends and, more importantly, my family," Button said. "But in 2018, the team have an option for me to race." According to McLaren, Button is both a man and a driver in need of a break from the relentless treadmill of life on F1's ever-lengthening road. "This is a very practical and logical solution," said Dennis. "Jenson will be able to get his mind balanced and relaxed. He was hankering for a break." Just don't call this a retirement. "To be clear, I'm very definitely not retiring," stressed Button. "Jenson will be in the simulator, he will attend some races and he is contracted to race if needed," reiterated Dennis. Jenson Button has revealed he will not be racing for McLaren in 2017, but will remain with the team and has an option to return in 2018 Is the 2018 option an insurance policy in case Alonso quits? That will be the prevailing explanation for why McLaren have agreed a new year two-year deal with a driver who is standing down from driving duties. The prospect of Alonso quitting F1 in just over twelve months' time is very real - and so therefore is the possibility that Button will return. Alonso has openly admitted he has lost his love for F1 in its current guise and said last week: "Next year I finish my contract with McLaren, so I will have to make a decision if I continue in Formula 1 or not. if the cars are fun to drive, are exciting to drive, I will probably stay longer. If the cars are still giving me the feeling that I have in the last couple of years, probably I will stop." By retaining an option on Button for 2018, McLaren have in-house, world champion-class cover in case Alonso decides to hang up his gloves. While not specifically referring to the potential of Alonso retiring, Dennis acknowledged: "It's the perfect solution for the circumstances which exist in our team." Vandoorne signs up for his promotion to a full race seat in 2017. Picture courtesy of McLaren Could Vandoorne be dropped for Button to return? It's possible but unlikely. McLaren consider the Belgian to be 'the most talented and exciting young driver in the sport today' and Vandoorne would have almost certainly been appointed Alonso's 2017 team-mate even if Button hadn't stood aside. Although refusing to divulge the length of deal the young Belgian has signed, Dennis joked "Stoffel's contract is so long it could be rolled up". Still, it shouldn't be forgotten that McLaren also appointed Sergio Perez and Kevin Magnussen to rave previews in 2013 and 2014 respectively before dropping them both within a year. "We will see where we are in a year's time," said Dennis. "What is clear is that if Jenson is driving a Formula 1 car in 2018 it will be a McLaren." Will Button be too old to return in 2018? Button will be 38 in 2018. By F1 standards, that is a pensioner's age. But there aren't many other 36-year-olds as fit as Button, a renowned fitness fanatic, and there won't be many 38-year-olds as fit as him in 2018 either. "I will stay current and will train like I've never trained before," Button vowed on Saturday night. In addition to the inevitable triathlons and marathons, McLaren will also ensure Button keeps fully up to F1 speed in their simulator. "There is no reason why he can't come back and race in 2018," agreed Dennis. If the call comes, Button will be ready. Could Button have joined another team for 2017? Dennis revealed that Button had received offers from other teams for next season but had rejected them in favour of McLaren's opt out/opt in arrangement. "I have no intention of ever driving for another Formula 1 team," said Button as he quashed the notion of a romantic swansong at Williams, the team with whom he started his career almost twenty years ago. But there is one team Button will be driving for next season: McLaren. "I'm contracted for both 2017 and 2018, I intend to work hard on car-development, and I'm sure I'll get behind the wheel of the new car at some point." Just not as a full F1 race driver for the first time since 1999. http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24180/10564197/jenson-button-out-but-back-for-2018-understanding-mclarens-driver-line-up-arrangement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gotosy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Liberty Media Buys Formula One for $4.4 Billion http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/08/sports/autoracing/liberty-mediabuys-formula-one-for-4-billion.html?_r=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Quote Formula 1 @F1 Things you don't expect to hear in #FP3... Verstappen: "There's a giant lizard on the track!" #SingaporeGP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Vettel to start last in Singapore after suspension problem in Q1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gotosy Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Malaysian GP Ricciardo wins after Hamilton engine fails. Verstappen P2 and Rosberg P3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Rosberg will be the reliability WDC this year. Must be nice to have the only Merc with working engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Suzuka Qualifying Vettel will start from P7 due 3 place penalty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gotosy Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Nico Hulkenberg: Force India driver to join Renault for 2017 Nico Hulkenberg is to join Renault next season after agreeing a release from his contract with Force India. The German, 29, has been chosen to lead Renault's team as they build up to competitiveness following their return to F1 as a factory entry this year. Force India, for whom Hulkenberg has driven for five years across two spells, said they respect his desire to "explore fresh opportunities". Team boss Vijay Mallya said: "It would be wrong to stand in his way." The deal, for at least two years, is said to involve a salary of $20m (£17m). The second seat at Renault remains open, with current drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer in the frame, along with Manor's Esteban Ocon and Pascal Wehrlein. Renault are also interested in Williams driver Valtteri Bottas, who is in salary negotiations with his current team. Force India also now have a seat to fill alongside Mexican Sergio Perez, with Palmer, Ocon and Wehrlein all contenders. ... BBC http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/37654765 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Toro Rosso F1 team keeps Daniil Kvyat for 2017 season Toro Rosso has re-signed Daniil Kvyat for the 2017 Formula 1 season to race alongside Carlos Sainz Jr, the team has announced. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gotosy Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 US GP: Hamilton wins his 50th career race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Mexican GP Lewis Hamilton wins and equals Alain Prost with 51 career victories. Roberg P2 Verstappen has been handed a post-race five second penalty and drops to fifth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Sebastian Vettel loses third place under dangerous driving rule http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/37819437 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Williams F1 team announces rookie Stroll and Bottas as 2017 drivers http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/126958/williams-announces-stroll-and-bottas-for-2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Jolyon Palmer to stay with Renault for F1 2017 season Jolyon Palmer has been retained by Renault for the 2017 Formula 1 season. The Briton has won the battle for the sole seat that was up for grabs following last month's appointment of Nico Hulkenberg. ... Palmer's 2016 team-mate Kevin Magnussen will join Haas next season, replacing Esteban Gutierrez alongside Romain Grosjean. Another Renault target was Esteban Ocon, who spent a period as reserve driver with the team earlier this season before joining Manor in August, but he is poised to sign for Force India. With those three seats now filled, it leaves just vacancies at Sauber and Manor for next year. Sauber is expected to retain Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr, while Pascal Wehrlein is likely to stay on for a second year with Manor. Should all that come to fruition then it would leave a single seat at Manor available. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/127021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Quote WILLIAMS RACING @WilliamsRacing .@Martini_drinks celebrates @MassaFelipe19's career with an iconic livery change for the #BrazilGP #ObrigadoMassa http://williamsf1.com/racing/news/martinicelebratesthecareeroffelipemassawithiconicliverychange … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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