The Official F1 2024 silly season *contains speculation*
Discussion
number2 said:
vaud said:
Tsunoda seems pretty consistent and seems to be a super nice guy.
He does seem a nice guy. I don't know who could replace Perez without perhaps nipping too closely at Max's heals, and handling the pressure of being in a front running team. Actually sod the former point. Put Lando in.
ghost83 said:
I’d say if Perez doesn’t start stepping up he might get demoted to alpha tauri in place of devries
And Danny ric back in the number 2 seat!
The same DR who was dog sh** for many years who shot himself in the foot repeatedly and ended up without a seat and totally unwanted by anyone? “Last of the late brakers” nonsense, that DR? And Danny ric back in the number 2 seat!
Never saw the appeal with him and he’s a risk to any team looking for consistency, focus and loyalty.
Pflanzgarten said:
Zak Brown is adamant there is no get out clause in Lando’s contract.
They all say that, and while it might technically be true, they can't and won't want to hold someone hostage. If lando (or other) wants to go, he can buy his way out. Devries was mentioned above - will he even be on the grid next year?!
number2 said:
They all say that, and while it might technically be true, they can't and won't want to hold someone hostage. If lando (or other) wants to go, he can buy his way out.
He can not race, not get paid but also they could prevent him from driving at another team until his contract expires. There may not be an automatic right to buy his way out. vaud said:
number2 said:
They all say that, and while it might technically be true, they can't and won't want to hold someone hostage. If lando (or other) wants to go, he can buy his way out.
He can not race, not get paid but also they could prevent him from driving at another team until his contract expires. There may not be an automatic right to buy his way out. 
. I'm in the 'where there's a will there's a way' camp, but as you're saying, sometimes this might be exceedingly difficult 
.I actually think Perez is perfect for RB. The last few races has taught him he is not going to be able to race Max for the WDC (if he ever thought it) and I reckon that in the next race or two we will see a big improvement again. Unless RB have made some 'Max' changes that means Checko is not at all comfortable with the car.
MustangGT said:
I actually think Perez is perfect for RB. The last few races has taught him he is not going to be able to race Max for the WDC (if he ever thought it) and I reckon that in the next race or two we will see a big improvement again. Unless RB have made some 'Max' changes that means Checko is not at all comfortable with the car.
Possibly but they need him as a rear gunner, not P10.TheDeuce said:
I'm not sure if I dare dream that DR could really come back to that seat and be the old DR again. I would love to believe that the way Newey designs a car just happens to pair perfectly with DR and that was why he was keeping Max honest as a driver, but was then useless in each car since...
What about the two years in the Renault where he easily beat both his teammates and even had a few unexpected podiums? Remember the famous tattoo bet with Cyril? He was so useless there that McLaren and Renault fought over his services. Unfortunately McLaren won him and then broke him.Petrus1983 said:
I think Tsunoda will replace Stroll.
Only is Stroll Sr sells the team.Remember, Aston Martin don't own the team - it's Larry's toy and he can do what he wants with it.
Lance is going nowhere until his Father deems it necessary.
I actually think that Tsunoda will replace Alonso.
thegreenhell said:
TheDeuce said:
I'm not sure if I dare dream that DR could really come back to that seat and be the old DR again. I would love to believe that the way Newey designs a car just happens to pair perfectly with DR and that was why he was keeping Max honest as a driver, but was then useless in each car since...
What about the two years in the Renault where he easily beat both his teammates and even had a few unexpected podiums? Remember the famous tattoo bet with Cyril? He was so useless there that McLaren and Renault fought over his services. Unfortunately McLaren won him and then broke him.I agree he was far more off the boil by the time he got into the macca.
I think big stroll can afford to let jr race as long as the other driver can keep them on the map.
If it was just a vanity project he would run it on a shoestring and put a rubbish driver in the other car to make jr look good.
Jr has his moments like passing lewis in the other race. So lots of memories for the scrapbook.
F1 is a series of big fights spread over the year. Each one is self contained and can be viewed as a victory against your historic rival.
While Max beat everyone we also had Alonso against the might of mercedes/lewis/Russell and he beat them.
No wonder his team were chanting his name.
All lost on the F1 fanbase who view everything as max/lewis like/dislike.
If it was just a vanity project he would run it on a shoestring and put a rubbish driver in the other car to make jr look good.
Jr has his moments like passing lewis in the other race. So lots of memories for the scrapbook.
F1 is a series of big fights spread over the year. Each one is self contained and can be viewed as a victory against your historic rival.
While Max beat everyone we also had Alonso against the might of mercedes/lewis/Russell and he beat them.
No wonder his team were chanting his name.
All lost on the F1 fanbase who view everything as max/lewis like/dislike.
Fundoreen said:
All lost on the F1 fanbase who view everything as max/lewis like/dislike.
Not all of us! I'm non partisan these days and just watch every race with an open mind, enjoying the very high quality of the drivers that we have at the moment. No pay drivers (in the traditional sense). Ultra close qualifying results. Enjoying all of it.Muzzer79 said:
Only is Stroll Sr sells the team.
Remember, Aston Martin don't own the team - it's Larry's toy and he can do what he wants with it.
Lance is going nowhere until his Father deems it necessary.
I actually think that Tsunoda will replace Alonso.
You’ve got that the wrong way around, Stroll has the controlling share in AM, the race team he rents the space..Remember, Aston Martin don't own the team - it's Larry's toy and he can do what he wants with it.
Lance is going nowhere until his Father deems it necessary.
I actually think that Tsunoda will replace Alonso.
Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff