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Remember that Alonso rated Kubica as the best driver on the grid.
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I had heard maybe Kubica would not test as Stroll vetoed it!
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The Strolls' had not allowed the Williams' team to use the two 2014 cars that they are hiring for Lance to test. The Strolls are paying something like $60 million a year for the exclusive use of the two cars including a compliment of exclusive Williams' engineers and personnel plus two dedicated Mercedes' engineers to look after the engines. Under the circumstances, the Strolls felt that Williams had no right to keep one of the cars back in Japan for Kubica to test when they wanted it sent with the other to COTA for Lance's next testing session.
The amount that Stroll senior is paying for this private testing is in addition to any other monies that he or his businesses are paying to Williams. Williams will be using a third 2014 car, which is not connected to the Strolls, for the back to back tests between Di Resta and Kubica. |
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1. That the Stroll family are paying so much for this. 2. How elaborate this additional tasting is with two cars and a number of dedicated & specialist engineers are involved (But this makes the cost more understandable). 3. That Williams have another 2014 car that is in a fully runnable condition... |
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Wehrlein is also in the frame, which IMHO is the most sensible solution for them
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But.... for one, as mentioned, he's not old enough for the primary sponsors deal with William. Two, Stroll Snr will not like a 'young gun' beating his 'young gun'. Hence why the Strolls want an experienced driver - so that Lance wouldn't look so bad when he get's beaten, and looks like a champion when he does beat the experienced driver. Stroll tried hard to get Alonso into a Williams for the same reason. |
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Do we know if the Martini stipulation for an over-25 partner for Stroll is an absolute rule, or just a preference?
In any event, I hope they take a chance on Kubica, and I hope the old magic is still there. |
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'Ads which feature alcohol are prohibited from showing in a significant role people who are, or appear to be, under the age of 25.' |
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Thing is though it's a global sport, so would it be exempt?
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In general, advertisements on tv coverage are based on the legality of the country of origin for the broadcast. Hence those events in countries where it is banned entirely will not have any alcohol sponsorship (the same was true back in the tobacco days).
And given that the age restriction of 25 is common to a number of countries, then Martini need someone over that age to promote their brand in most (if not all) countries that the sport visits. Also remember, the publicity is not just that on the tv coverage - a lot of local events are held at each event where the brands will promote themselves. |
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In Japan the legal drinking age is 20, Stroll is still 18 so can't be seen wearing anything alcohol related. His car may well be in the unbranded paint scheme. |
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And isn't in Russia alcohol sponsorship is banned?
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Yes, the Williams cars ran without Martini branding in Sochi.
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Goodbye Palmer! Hope this is the last we'll see of you in F1.
Sainz takes over from Austin. https://www.renaultsport.com/renault...e.html?lang=fr Kvyat and Gasly will drive for STR from Austin onwards. http://www.scuderiatororosso.com/art...er-japanese-gp Last edited by F1Guy; 7 Oct 2017 at 12:05. Reason: Official confirmation links attached |
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That's a rather spiteful tone to take.
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Not sure who else they'd get for the rest of the season of course, but Kvyat not a definite yet. |
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Probably Daniil but Maybe Galael could pay enough for the FIA to award him a licence?
Or Kubica, Palmer, Gio all possible. |
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