I think it's a good call. Renault have the clout of a manufacturer behind them. Come 2021 they could be challenging for championships.
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Confirmed. Carlos out Dan in at Renault.
Strongest driver line-up in F1?
I think so.
I think so.
I know why he has made this decision. Quite clearly Red Bull are invested in Max and he wants his own team to lead and thinks Renault will be it. Whether Renault can give him the car he needs is one question - whether it's wise to take on Nico Hulkenberg on his own turf is another.
With all due respect, it is not a surprise. Situation at RBR was unsustainable for him. One could feel it. Lukewarm interest from RB, long delay of announcement - all indicated a change was in the offing, whilst MB and Ferrari alike had phone lines disconnected.
Where is Sainz going? What I do not get why would Vandoorne has to leave as rumored? His problem is, he has to drive a car constructed for Alonso, and he is experiencing the same problems as Kim and Hamilton did.
Where is Sainz going? What I do not get why would Vandoorne has to leave as rumored? His problem is, he has to drive a car constructed for Alonso, and he is experiencing the same problems as Kim and Hamilton did.
Publius Cornelius Scipio
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I'm happy for Ricciardo, he deserves a chance, Renault have a long term project, Reb Bull have taken a gamble (but will probably find a way of succeding, I guess that they will threaten Liberty to withdraw both RBR and STR unless they are handed over some silverware, as they did in the past)
so who's joining Max at Red Bull? Gasly? and if Gasly moves to RBR, who are they going to hire at STR?
so who's joining Max at Red Bull? Gasly? and if Gasly moves to RBR, who are they going to hire at STR?
I think it'll be Norris and Vandorne at Torro Rosso next year in a swap deal for Sainz and James thingy.
I do recall how Sainz wished to leave, and RB deny release from contract, keeping him in shackles in a lesser team. Today, situation begs a question why Sainz wasn't already announced as a partner to Verstappen if he was so precious in the past? Don't tell me that RB wasn't prepared for this alternative, and now they are scrambling in panic.
That RBR's junior team has terrible history how they treat people under Dr. Marko, who once again proven that he is really a hard man.
That RBR's junior team has terrible history how they treat people under Dr. Marko, who once again proven that he is really a hard man.
I think Alonso is a good outside bet for the Red Bull seat. Seeing as he was meant to be talking to Renault it would make sense.
Ruslan
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Well, this is good news for DR and Renault. If you recall, I was the one who was saying DR might be better off going to McLaren instead of staying at Red Bull. Renault is even a better choice. In the end, the choice is being a lackey or being a man. I am glad to see this.
Now, where does Perez and Ocon go? They are two drivers as good as or better than Hulkenberg.
Now, where does Perez and Ocon go? They are two drivers as good as or better than Hulkenberg.
Why would anyone expect Alonso go to a team with a Honda engine in it and why would Honda ever consider supplying engines to a team with Alonso in it?
Money?
Ruslan
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I can only imagine Alonso and Verstappen on the same team. Jos the Boss would end up getting charged for assault a third time.
