coldel Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Who knows where Hamilton will be, remember he proper *annoyed Merc in the last race, how about he goes to Red Bull, Verstappen and Vettel to Merc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Hamilton would be mad to leave Merc right now. Unless knows that the next car will be crap, no racer would leave a winning seat. Merc will back down as they know that Hamilton is the most bankable driver on the grid by far. I expect RB to be closer next yeat but still not close enough, and I expect Ferrari to carry on going backwards while they figure out who should actually be doing what. I'd dearly love to see Max next to Lewis, the two most exciting drivers on the grid in the same car, but would Max leave RB? I don't know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I think it will be either Pascal Wehrlein or Bottas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Bottas over Pascal, the latter not turning his engine off when told won't have done him any favours. Max winding up Merc on twitter something brilliant though, and Merc equally good at giving it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 So i wonder who Merc really want and i wonder who Hamilton really wants?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Merc will want someone who will always guarantee the points, will play it safe and over team orders. They already have a race winner, they need a points winner. I'm not sure Lewis will care, as long as he has no1 status in the team. Or thinks he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Yep, I think someone decently quick and reliable is the right call for Merc. Someone like Verstappen would just clash with Hamilton. Entertaining for us but a headache for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytespc Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 A perfect fit would have been Jenson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I think it could well be jenson!! He'd love that drive only problem he's not German! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 But has Button already switched off mentally? It might be tough to get in the right frame of mind for another season if he's lined himself up for some downtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Jenson is too old and too rubbish for F1 now. Should've left last season. Bottas is looking more like the logical choice, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Doubtful if he gets to drive a motor as good as the merc! Another top drawer driver and Jensen will be thinking there's another title to be had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I think it will be either Pascal Wehrlein or Bottas I doubt they'll look past Wehrlein, he was Mercedes reserve driver and I'm pretty sure that Mercedes paid in part for his seat at Manor (and he's German). Bottas or The Hulk would have been good choices but both are on contract. Button and Alonso, no chance. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Merc will want someone who will always gurantee the points, will play it safe and over team orders. They already have a race winner, they need a points winner. I'm not sure Lewis will care, as long as he has no1 status in the team. Or thinks he has. I wonder if the merc ego wagon will surface, are they going to happy with a points finisher to guarantee them the constructors and put their eggs in one basket for the champ or are they going to want to keep their mostly 1, 2 dominance going. I think Hamilton will be happy with anyone, but I would bet my left nut he would prefer someone who wont challenge him too hard, I wonder if its even discussed with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Agreed, same as any driver really. Nobody wants to be challenged by someone if they have a choice. I think the Mercedes is so good still that any driver on the grid could get a second place finish without too much bother, so they'll want someone who will stay out of trouble on the overtakes and readily accept team orders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 First priority is the choice will be on the ability to demonstrate they are German, me thinks. Second priority is a driver who can help maximise the manufacturer championship points. Third priority is that they obey team orders........ But maybe, like Rosberg took everyone by surprise with his retirement, MB will take on a driver no one though of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 MB will take on a driver no one though of. Adrian Sutil, he's German, experienced, talented and without a drive. Then there's a number of other drivers, Pierre Gasly, GP2 Champion for example. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I think it will be either Pascal Wehrlein or Bottas http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38282791 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Seems F1 does have a sense of humour after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Cruise control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicZ Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 MB will take on a driver no one though of. Adrian Sutil, he's German, experienced, talented and without a drive. Then there's a number of other drivers, Pierre Gasly, GP2 Champion for example. Pete Sutil and Hamilton a big NO! Major issues between the two from Sutil's court case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Some of the reliable motor sport websites are reporting that Williams having rejected the first offer for Bottas made by Mercedes are prepared to let him go and have Massa penciled in as a replacement !! With a young novice (Lance Stroll) as their 2nd driver they need an experienced Number 1 and Massa is reportedly in talks with Williams. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.