|
||||||||||
|
||||||||||
16 Aug 2018, 23:42 (Ref:3844119) | #51 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,509
|
|||
|
17 Aug 2018, 01:11 (Ref:3844123) | #52 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,721
|
If his ride is with McLaren, whether as a start-up from scratch (unlikely in the timeframe) or in association with another team (perhaps Andretti), there are a lot of threads to be pulled together, not least an engine supply, as Honda, at any rate, say they’re operating pretty much at capacity right now. Also, do Honda want to jump back in to bed with the Spaniard?
|
||
|
17 Aug 2018, 01:16 (Ref:3844124) | #53 | |||
Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,509
|
Quote:
https://autoweek.com/article/formula...ad-course-test It's HPD that runs the Indycar program though, which is an American subsidiary and not the same group building the F1 engines in Japan. |
|||
|
17 Aug 2018, 01:22 (Ref:3844125) | #54 | |||
Race Official
Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 15,747
|
Quote:
I doubt there will be any issue between Alonso and Honda Indycar engine. Toyota may not be quite so accomodating if he continues in WEC with them. Perhaps they will even build a new Indycar engine. |
|||
|
17 Aug 2018, 01:39 (Ref:3844127) | #55 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,979
|
I loved having him in F1 in his earlier years, if only because he was the first since Hakkinen that could actually stop the continuous onslaught of M.Schumacher and Ferrari.
I'm going to miss him as he was a great character and a bonus to F1. |
|
|
17 Aug 2018, 01:46 (Ref:3844130) | #56 | ||
Race Official
Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 15,747
|
Montoya and Kimi also took it to Michael and Ferrari but yes Alonso was the one that actually made it stick!
|
||
|
17 Aug 2018, 02:14 (Ref:3844134) | #57 | ||
Race Official
20KPINAL
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 23,300
|
I thought I would posted this as well. According to Racer, Alonso is to test at Barber on September 5th.
https://racer.com/2018/08/16/honda-w...d-course-test/ |
||
__________________
"If you're not winning you're not trying." Colin Chapman. |
17 Aug 2018, 07:29 (Ref:3844165) | #58 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,406
|
To expand on my comment above. I think is shows the calibre of RBR that they still have not officially commented on one of their drivers leaving. Not a single word. Not a thank you. No good luck and all the best. Nothing. Pretty bad showing IMO.
Add to that, Horner's comments post Daniel to Renault announcement, where he said that one of the reasons DR is leaving is because he is scared of competition from Max. Even though DR was offered exactly the same pay and conditions as Max, and CH also went on to say DR might regret his decision. Low blow that from Horner, and uncalled for, specially as those comments were made after Ricciardo had released a video where he thanked Red Bull, and was appreciative of their 10 year journey together. I sincerely hope that Renault and McLaren are podium contenders next season. As long as they are both ahead of Red Bull, that would be pretty good. Pretty awesome even. Last edited by F1Guy; 17 Aug 2018 at 07:35. |
||
__________________
When did I do dangerous driving??? |
17 Aug 2018, 07:40 (Ref:3844169) | #59 | ||
Llama Assassin and Sheep Botherer
Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,212
|
Might only be a 'Massa' retirement.....he'll probably be back next season in another team...
|
||
|
17 Aug 2018, 09:34 (Ref:3844199) | #60 | |||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 5,659
|
Quote:
|
|||
__________________
Incognito: An Italian phrase meaning Nice Gearchange! |
17 Aug 2018, 09:59 (Ref:3844201) | #61 | ||||
Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 5,630
|
Quote:
Yet more biased bullsh*t. The following was given immediately after the announcement of Ricciardo's departure: Quote:
|
||||
|
17 Aug 2018, 11:19 (Ref:3844218) | #62 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,721
|
Somehow I don’t think so. He’s not getting any younger and would need a team which could deliver him instant results - realistically Ferrari, Mercedes or Red Bull. And, for various reasons, I don’t see his face fitting at any of those.
|
||
|
17 Aug 2018, 13:50 (Ref:3844248) | #63 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,903
|
I tend to agree that unless he is offered a drive in a team that is winning on a regular basis, he will not be back in F1. Assuming he moves to IndyCar, if he enjoys that experience (either via winning, or at the least pure racing) he may also think twice about an F1 return. We also have to take him at his word that he is unhappy with the predictability of F1. So he may not return if the status quo remains.
I fully suspect his goal is an Indy 500 win and that part of that is an understanding that a full time ride in IndyCar can do nothing but help him to achieve that goal. Plus, being good and in a good car is no guarantee for a win at Indy. So he may realize that it may take awhile to accomplish. Better to start now. Richard |
|
__________________
To paraphrase Mark Twain... "I'm sorry I wrote such a long post; I didn't have time to write a short one." |
17 Aug 2018, 15:04 (Ref:3844258) | #64 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,721
|
At least moving to IndyCar, as opposed to Formula 1, will likely let him remain competitive well into his 40s. Endurance racing likewise.
|
||
|
17 Aug 2018, 15:13 (Ref:3844262) | #65 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 18,455
|
I can’t see him back in F1 either, but you never know
|
|
__________________
He who dares wins! He who hesitates is lost! |
17 Aug 2018, 16:17 (Ref:3844276) | #66 | |||
Race Official
20KPINAL
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 23,300
|
Quote:
|
|||
__________________
"If you're not winning you're not trying." Colin Chapman. |
17 Aug 2018, 16:21 (Ref:3844278) | #67 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 6,128
|
I think his length of stay in Indycars should he choose that avenue depends on how long it takes him to tick the 500 box to get his much wanted triple crown. An Indycar title would be the icing on the cake.
|
||
|
17 Aug 2018, 18:10 (Ref:3844310) | #68 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,721
|
Maybe it’s early days, maybe it’s because Alonso’s star has waned, but this (potential) move doesn’t seem to have the same buzz about it as Mansell going to Newman-Haas for 1993. I suppose he was reigning world champion.
|
||
|
17 Aug 2018, 18:16 (Ref:3844313) | #69 | |||
Subscriber
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 12,381
|
Quote:
Noticed on recent CNN trailers that Hamilton appears twice - so an Alonso story broadens the F1 footprint, and they have promised to 'keep you updated on Alonso's move to America'. |
|||
|
17 Aug 2018, 18:28 (Ref:3844315) | #70 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,721
|
Well, growth of awareness in the States must be a good thing for the sport if it has global ambitions.
|
||
|
17 Aug 2018, 18:33 (Ref:3844318) | #71 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,298
|
Simply put.
Other things offer me more of a challenge I know that is weighted because h cant find a winning seat, but that is worrying for F1 as a whole! |
||
|
18 Aug 2018, 01:27 (Ref:3844384) | #72 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,088
|
More from Fred.
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/13...pted-2019-exit "The action on track is not the one I dreamed of when I joined F1, or when I was in different series, or the action on track that I experienced in other years," said Alonso. "Now, we can write down what is going to happen at Spa and Monza. We can put the first 15 positions with maybe one or two mistakes. So how predictable everything became is tough. "We go to Barcelona and we test the first day of winter testing and you know what you will do until November in Abu Dhabi and it is tough. Not much to argue with! |
|
|
18 Aug 2018, 02:45 (Ref:3844392) | #73 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,406
|
|||
__________________
When did I do dangerous driving??? |
18 Aug 2018, 07:15 (Ref:3844412) | #74 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,847
|
Well, you were, you said RBR have said nothing since ONE OF THEIR DRIVERS decided to leave. Ricciardo decided to leave. They said something. You were proven wrong. Again. So jog on little boy
|
||
__________________
Part time wingman, full time spud. |
18 Aug 2018, 08:05 (Ref:3844414) | #75 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,312
|
He probably meant Sainz although they thanked him last year. And they don’t want him or his Dad / manager back.
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Bye Bye BAR??? | Peter Mallett | Formula One | 24 | 4 Jul 2000 05:45 |
Bye Bye Johnny, be good? | RIKB | Formula One | 18 | 22 Jun 2000 17:44 |
Bye Bye Alan | RIKB | Touring Car Racing | 1 | 6 May 2000 21:34 |
Bye Bye Andrew | bobdrummond | ChampCar World Series | 14 | 25 Apr 2000 15:41 |