F1 2014 thread

])ragon_\/oid;12911599 said:
Honestly, Vettel had mechanical issues. Obviously Ricciardo outshined Vettel.
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I'd also love to see them side by side without issues.
 
iaywtimnbe said:
Unfortunately in McLaren's situation you can't blame the nut behind the wheel...
That would be an easy solution.
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No, there we have bigger issues.

1. a k@k car
2. a k@k driver (JB). He should be forced to retire, or leave, or something. Apart from the Brawn GP fluke I don't think I've seen Button accomplish anything really, bar a few wins with a 'at that moment good car'.
 
Schumacher medical documents stolen

In a new and sordid twist it has been revealed that documents purported to be the medical records of Michael Schumacher have been stolen and offered for sale.

A brief statement issued tonight by the German's spokesperson, Sabine Kehm, reads:

"For several days stolen documents and data are being offered for sale. The offerer claims them to be the medical file of Michael Schumacher.

We cannot judge if these documents are authentic. However, the documents are clearly stolen. The theft has been reported. The authorities are involved.

We expressly advise that both the purchase and the publication of such documents and data is forbidden. The contents of any medical files are totally private and confidential and must not made available to the public.

We will therefore, in every single case, press for criminal charges and damages against any publication of the content or reference to the medical file.
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Very sad that this kind of thing has to happen.
 
Polish said:
No, there we have bigger issues.

1. a k@k car
2. a k@k driver (JB). He should be forced to retire, or leave, or something. Apart from the Brawn GP fluke I don't think I've seen Button accomplish anything really, bar a few wins with a 'at that moment good car'.
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I've said it before, 3rd place in the WC behind Ferrari in a BAR is not bad.
 
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iaywtimnbe said:
I've said it before, 3rd place in the WC behind Ferrari in a BAR is not bad.
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Granted, but form has not returned since. How long can you keep a driver racing knowing he'll just do average when you know you already have an underperforming car.
 
Polish said:
Granted, but form has not returned since. How long can you keep a driver racing knowing he'll just do average when you know you already have an underperforming car.
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Form is something that comes naturally when you're motivated. I don't blame him for lack of motivation - his whole career he has sat in a pathetic car.
 
Prodromou's early arrival will provide 'big step' for McLaren

McLaren boss Ron Dennis is confident the early arrival of aerodynamicist Peter Prodromou from Red Bull will offer his team a big step forward for 2015.

McLaren announced it had poached Prodromou last year, but he was originally not due to start until his Red Bull contract expired at the beginning of 2015. Dennis has now revealed he will now join in September, which is believed to be part of a deal to end the dispute over aerodynamicist Dan Fallows, who was due to move to McLaren but will now remain at Red Bull.

Dennis is confident Prodromou will be a big boost for the aero department at McLaren and is excited about that coinciding with Honda's arrival as engine supplier.

"We've got Peter Prodromou joining us in September so that will be a big step," Dennis said. "It will bolster our revitalised aero team, so I'm not concerned about aero performance next year, it will come right.

"We've got a steep curve with Honda, but at the end of the day we were with them for five years [between 1988 and 1992] and won 50% of the races. So I'm not worried about getting there with Honda, it's just going to be a bit challenging at the beginning. This is motor racing, it goes up and down, you've just got to keep your head down and keep working."

However, Dennis said McLaren would not give up on 2014 despite struggling for performance this year.
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Eish, some light at the end of the tunnel maybe.....
 
iaywtimnbe said:
Form is something that comes naturally when you're motivated. I don't blame him for lack of motivation - his whole career he has sat in a pathetic car.
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Alonso has had a crap car for years and still seems extremely motivated.
 
Polish said:
Granted, but form has not returned since. How long can you keep a driver racing knowing he'll just do average when you know you already have an underperforming car.
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iaywtimnbe said:
Form is something that comes naturally when you're motivated. I don't blame him for lack of motivation - his whole career he has sat in a pathetic car.
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Polish said:
He has passed his sell by imo.
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Sounds so much like my comments when Coultard was still racing. They continue for the money. They are the type of drivers who needs a spectacular car to win... and even then they struggle
 
vinodh said:
Alonso has had a crap car for years and still seems extremely motivated.
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Absolutely. That's why I rate him very highly. The fact that he moans when things don't go his way is an indication of his motivation. I'm all for it.
 
OGroteKoning said:
Sounds so much like my comments when Coultard was still racing. They continue for the money. They are the type of drivers who needs a spectacular car to win... and even then they struggle
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Sounds like Vettel to me.
/ducks
:D
 
iaywtimnbe said:
Sounds like Vettel to me.
/ducks
:D
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Disagree. I am not a fan of Vettel or his finger, but technically he is a highly skilled driver, give him half a car and he'll make something out of nothing, just like FA, but Button, really, I am sure Dennis can do much better. Even DC was more fun to watch.
 
Hoping Silverstone will bring us an exciting race.

Although historically the British GP is as exciting as their humour.
 
Q&A with Stefano Domenicali

Breaking cover for the first time since his departure from Ferrari, Stefano Domenicali is taking part in the FIA's Sport Conference in Munich.

The Italian, who left Ferrari on April 14, appeared on a panel that discussed how motorsport can adapt and grow in an ever changing environment.

This Q&A appeared in the FIA's newsletter at the conclusion of the first day of the three day conference.

What do you think will be the major influences on the growth of motor sport in the coming years?
First of all we need to talk about an incredibly large base of licence holders, support networks, teams, manufacturers and fans, so it would be wrong to say there is only one thing to do - it would be to look at only one part of the motor sport cake.

We are talking about a thing that connects different people of different ages and cultures. You have older people who want to simply go racing and enjoy it and then younger people who want to enjoy a different experience. You have manufacturers who have marketing and technical interests and teams who generally have an interest in pure racing. You have to keep developing for all these different communities.

For sure the biggest thing is developing the sport for younger generations. Young people are not attracted by new technology as a word, they have to be connected by technology to the sport. They have to be involved. There are young people who want to be the driver but via connectivity - it's about being part of it yourself.

How do you see youth appeal being developed? Do you believe it needs a centralised effort?
We need to have a strategy. We need to be integrated with the stakeholders promoting all of the different categories. Without an integrated communication plan we will be disconnected. this week will be important in getting all of those stakeholders together, in finding out what each one is dealing with and hopefully then they can formulate a plan and choose the main route to follow. It's important to act quickly.

Is attracting new fans as simple as inviting the public to free driving days; to give them a taste of racing?
That's important for those want to be in the show but we also need to appeal to people who are purely sports fans and who want to challenge the professional or the champion through games or interactive experiences. one thing i learned from looking at the American market, in different disciplines, is that fans want to be the one challenging the most important player in basketball or whatever. fans want to be the protagonist. If we can provide that it will help our entire movement to be connected to fans.

For young people who want to get involved as drivers it has to be affordable, otherwise it is impossible. Here there is a dichotomy. New technology at the beginning is expensive. We need to find a balance. if we are too aggressive on new technology we run the risk of losing the passion of motor sport. We need to balance it carefully.

Has the current Formula One season developed in the way you imagined?
In a way, yes. As i said last year, it was clear that the teams that were strong at the beginning would keep that advantage for the season because with such a step change in technology… Mercedes have done a great job and they will keep this advantage for a long time. to close the gap in a situation where the regulation is more or less frozen is very difficult. i hope the others will be able to close the gap soon, though, because at this stage you need to have races that are emotionally engaging. if you lose the passion it wouldn't be good.

What about your own plans for the future? What are you up to?
So far, I'm taking a breath. After 23 years of non-stop work it seems i have a bit of time now, so I'm taking the opportunity to be with my family, which has to be good. Yes, really good.
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