2014 / 2015 Silly Season. Drivers Market.

[siffert_fan]

I don't see how they can allow some teams to use third cars, but not every team. The third car could easily be used as a mobile chicane to protect the other 2 team cars, even assuming that the third car is not eligible for points. If it IS eligible for points, it makes a complete mockery of the WCC by conferring a huge advantage upon the "chosen" teams. I would expect a fair number of lawsuits to be filed if third cars are instituted.

 

[Il_leone]

whilst the 3rd car has been discussed in terms of blocking other cars and all permutations about podiums and constructors.. the fact is the grid is down to 18 cars and Bernie promised to run with 20 cars at least

so both Red Bull and Ferrari have no issue getting another ready which obviously means they have more potential leverage as well

Bernie had better make it clear what is happening in 2015 because both Mclaren and Mercedes would probably want to enter one as well

 

[The Artist.....]

Il_leone he's not just promised to provide 20 cars, he's contractually obliged.

If Red Bull run three cars, Alonso will be there next year!

 

[Road of Bones]

I think the offer of a 3rd car by Red Bull & Ferrari is more of a threat to Mercedes blocking the engine "unfreeze".

 

[Il_leone]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...One-minnows-Lotus-Sauber-and-Force-India.html

This is making serious noises that 3rd cars are imminent

 

[Mephistopheles]

Would it be just me who would find it hillarious if Ferrari built a championship winning car next year and Alonso found himself a massively overpaid driver in a midfield McLaren..

Could you imagine the face on Ron.

He'd be out there in his driveway buffing the gravel by hand in total frustration, muttering obsenities under his breath...

 

[Il_leone]

The Artist..... Alonso can try and muscle in but their formula of young academy drivers proves to be successful so far so I think JEV might get a lifeline he did not expect to be promoted

As I see Ferrari - they were impressed with Ocon but want to maximise their chance of winning so they will put 3 world champions together so I think Button could be on his way there

 

[rufus_mcdufus]

Alonso getting closer to being confirmed at McLaren. It's all down to who will partner him according to Autosport - K-Mag or Button.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/116713

 

[Bill Boddy]

If that nice Mr Ecclestone gets his way there is no problem, they will both drive as well as Alonso.

 

[Il_leone]

http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/2...ld-yet-continue-at-ferrari-for-two-more-years

Not really what I want to hear about Kimi suddenly finding more motivation to drive for longer !

 

[F1Yorkshire]

Grosjean is confirmed sort of.

http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/2...ently-confirms-he-is-saying-at-lotus-for-2015

 

[Greenlantern101]

Just let me add some fuel to the fire here.

 

[Incubus]

Alonso to Porsche?
Webber to McLaren?
Webber to Ferrari?
Alonso & Webber to Strictly Come Dancing?

 

[cider_and_toast]

That last one is the most likely.

 

[Incubus]

Actually, maybe the stumbling block has been that Alonso wants to do both F1 season AND the 24 Hours?
I know that's a bit far-fetched but not unheard of. Albeit probably not in the last 30 years or so anyway...

 

[Il_leone]

http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/1...nz-jr-to-drive-for-red-bull-at-abu-dhabi-test

It seems like Sainz Jr may get the STR seat if he impresses at the end of season test if you go by previous young drivers tests

 

[rufus_mcdufus]

Alex Lynn in the frame for a Toro Rossos seat apparently.
http://adamcooperf1.com/2014/11/17/tost-confirms-lynn-still-in-running-for-toro-rosso-seat/

 

[rufus_mcdufus]

McLaren say they'll announce their line-up "after December 1st" so a way to go yet.

 

[Andyoak]

At this rate Alonso may not be driving in F1 at all...

 

[Mephistopheles]

March 2015 is after December 1st isn't it, so not very specific then...