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So we're nearing the peak point of the 2018 silly season. Not long to go now before official confirmation of the many (expected) changes.
BTW, going back to the opening post of this thread, none of the rumours circulating at the time have proven to be correct. |
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It maybe too early to start the 2019 silly season thread just yet, but there's some talk from Singapore that Renault have notified Red Bull Racing that they intend to terminate their engine supply deal to RBR at the end of 2018.
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That'll put the cat amongst the pigeons!
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Have to say, not a reliable source (50/50 at most times), but if true - that's going to make Daniel's and Max's contract negotiations for 2019 and beyond very interesting.
Probably why RBR are (apparently) loaning Sainz out to Renault. In case one or both RBR drivers leave they have Sainz to call on. Renault paying back RBR?? |
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Bottas, another season. Good choice, he's done well this season and there is no better option available. Hope he raises his game in 2018
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Well.. seems as though Motorsport.com's Adam Cooper is also running with this rumour, and posted this just a few minutes ago.
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/r...s-2019-952699/ |
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The journalist who wrote the article is British, based in the UK, and has been chief F1 journalist at the UK-based Daily Mail offices for over 11yrs? The article was just replicated in the overseas websites. At least this rumour provided a source against which credibility could be assessed. |
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If they're thinking of switching to Honda in 2019, that means they're looking to see how it goes with STR first
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Palmer says that he is driving in the Renault for the rest of the season, so doesn't seem like a driver swap will be made early. http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/124...-for-f1-future
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Some chat that it is possible, all depending on what Alonso does apparently. I doubt it but you never know - hence why I included a ( ) emoticon. During the negotiations last week, Renault wanted Ricciardo for the factory Renault team, and Sainz was the second option - for both Renault, and if needed, McLaren. Alonso has not made up his mind just yet if he will drive for McLaren next year. And won't do so for a few weeks yet apparently. So we may have to wait a while for Alonso's announcement. In the meantime, if Sainz is announced as a Renault driver for 2018, that should mean one step closer for Alonso being a McLaren driver for 2018 I would think. |
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Red Bull refused Ricciardo during the negotiations.
That was never going to happen. But good on Renault for trying. |
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