Speculations indicated Marquez in Ducati or KTM in 2019!
But Marc Marquez has stated that he will almost certainly remain throughout his career at Honda.
He will only go away if Honda in the future will no longer be competitive for the victory of the world championship.
Topic: Motosport General discussion tread --- Formula1, MotoGP, WTCC, ETCC, DTM..... - page 579. (Read 143826 times)
January 01, 2018, 06:05:19 PM
December 31, 2017, 03:46:09 PM
Does anybody have a schedule of when the teams are showing their new cars? And what are the spec changes for 2018 besides the Halo (ugh!)?
I have no idea, usually it's a couple of months before the first race.
About the halo, im actually very interested to see how it looks like and how it impacts aerodynamics. As much as I miss the good ol times of early 1990's Formula 1, something I always worried about a bit is seeing some gruesome shit live on TV due a fatal accident crushing a guy's head. The helmet and low placement and lateral bars have saved a lot of lives, but I remember seeing how I think it was in a GP2 race, a guy almost loses his head as the car rotated against a wall almost touching the edge of the concrete.
Another scary as hell moment was when Alonso almost gets crushed by a car:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8Y5Co1kZjQ&t=40s
And another brutal moment was when a piece of a car was loose and hit Massa right on the head:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzKc76-isOk
He crashed at full speed and miraculously saved his life.
A halo would have been very handy there. I just wonder if the material will not break creating even more danger, hopefully they have tested it a million times.
December 31, 2017, 04:49:16 AM
Does anybody have a schedule of when the teams are showing their new cars? And what are the spec changes for 2018 besides the Halo (ugh!)?
December 29, 2017, 08:55:20 PM
True this is nothing maybe some publicity stunt. But like always people see this always from bad side so dont bother with this.
I don't think it was a publicity stunt at all, it's just another case of how if you speak against the current narrative, you get instantly insulted and basically forced to say that you were wrong in your statements, otherwise you risk your career as a public persona. It is insane that you aren't even able to say certain things anymore, and then get a mob of people basically forcing you to think like them or else you'll be hated and probably not be a part of a lot of advertisement campaign and other deals. This is the world we live in at nowadays.
And even if a kid should be able to wear whatever they want (because they don't even think of any of this, they just have fun dressing up) I should still be able to say that guys shouldn't be dressing up as princesses, but if you say that on social media.. you know what's next.
December 29, 2017, 06:42:06 PM
Hamilton, speaking of f1!, declared with disappointment the choice of running the GP of France to Le Castellet (GP Paul Ricard).
He would have preferred to run on other French circuits like Le Mans or Magny-Cours which are historical and glorious circuits.
He would have preferred to run on other French circuits like Le Mans or Magny-Cours which are historical and glorious circuits.
December 28, 2017, 09:21:03 PM
@LTU_btc. What cicciobtc said is true. He is a celebrity and he should be careful in how he acts and what he posts in social media. As a person with his status, he should be giving everyone a good example on how it is to be a better human being.
Being famous has its own higher sets of responsibility.
Being famous has its own higher sets of responsibility.
December 28, 2017, 06:39:32 PM
@kiindje. People these days are so sensitive. Lewis was clearly playing around with his nephew. That does not mean he hates gays, lesbians or transgenders? No, he was joking around because the boy looked silly to him.
Also, remember when David Beckham posted a picture on Instagram with him kissing his baby daughter on the lips? Some people also started to make a scandal about it. It was really nothing.
I really can't understand why there is such reaction about that video. C'mon, it's just jokes and nothing more. People are really too sensitive nowadays. But I don't think that it can affect Hamilton somehow, mostly people will forget about this "scandal" after few days. Also, remember when David Beckham posted a picture on Instagram with him kissing his baby daughter on the lips? Some people also started to make a scandal about it. It was really nothing.
December 28, 2017, 04:56:39 PM
@kiindje. People these days are so sensitive. Lewis was clearly playing around with his nephew. That does not mean he hates gays, lesbians or transgenders? No, he was joking around because the boy looked silly to him.
Also, remember when David Beckham posted a picture on Instagram with him kissing his baby daughter on the lips? Some people also started to make a scandal about it. It was really nothing.
Also, remember when David Beckham posted a picture on Instagram with him kissing his baby daughter on the lips? Some people also started to make a scandal about it. It was really nothing.
unfortunately, famous people must be careful how they use social networks. I think he was just joking.
However he should be judged only for his performance on the track.
December 28, 2017, 08:08:34 AM
True this is nothing maybe some publicity stunt. But like always people see this always from bad side so dont bother with this.
December 27, 2017, 09:02:45 PM
@kiindje. People these days are so sensitive. Lewis was clearly playing around with his nephew. That does not mean he hates gays, lesbians or transgenders? No, he was joking around because the boy looked silly to him.
Also, remember when David Beckham posted a picture on Instagram with him kissing his baby daughter on the lips? Some people also started to make a scandal about it. It was really nothing.
Also, remember when David Beckham posted a picture on Instagram with him kissing his baby daughter on the lips? Some people also started to make a scandal about it. It was really nothing.
December 27, 2017, 01:56:47 AM
Do you read about Hamilton twitter scandal and do you thin he will be affected in long run?
People around the world is bashing him now.
People around the world is bashing him now.
December 26, 2017, 10:57:09 PM
@BitcoinSupremo. Did Honda's 15 wins on 16 races happen before this century? I cannot remember when a single season had 16 races anymore hehehe.
In any case, they still have to prove themselves with their new partner, Toro Rosso. I also reckon that contemporary performance should matter more than history.
In any case, they still have to prove themselves with their new partner, Toro Rosso. I also reckon that contemporary performance should matter more than history.
December 26, 2017, 08:14:53 AM
Give Honda time, let's not forget that it is still this manufacturer who keeps an absolute record of winning 15 out of 16 races in a Championship and the race they lost is because their drivers back then crashed into each other. So far no other team has done that and I doubt if any other team will ever achieve the same results. For me it is a mistake going away from Honda after three years, three years is enough for them to get to know F1 engine well and never underestimate Japanese intelligence when it come to cars and electronics.
December 26, 2017, 05:14:22 AM
Is McLaren playing it safe? The have released a statement that they are open to work with Honda again. But why say it this early after a disastrous 2017 season?
I reckon that they might not be fully confident with their move in using the Renault engines the next 3 years.
"We are grateful to Honda," Brown told Sky Sports.
"They're a great company, with great people, and the relationship was always strong.
"The relationship still is strong. Wouldn't rule out racing with them again, wish them the best but we needed to make some tough decisions to do what's in our best interest."
When asked again if McLaren would work with Honda again, he reiterated: "Oh of course, absolutely."
Read in full https://www.sport24.co.za/Motorsport/mclaren-absolutely-open-to-honda-return-20171222
I reckon that they might not be fully confident with their move in using the Renault engines the next 3 years.
"We are grateful to Honda," Brown told Sky Sports.
"They're a great company, with great people, and the relationship was always strong.
"The relationship still is strong. Wouldn't rule out racing with them again, wish them the best but we needed to make some tough decisions to do what's in our best interest."
When asked again if McLaren would work with Honda again, he reiterated: "Oh of course, absolutely."
Read in full https://www.sport24.co.za/Motorsport/mclaren-absolutely-open-to-honda-return-20171222
yes, this McLaren-Honda collaboration was disastrous!
in the 2015-2017 triennial they achieved best results only for the fifth places in 2015 and 2016 with Alonso.
In 3 years they only got 133 points total!
it's really strange that this partnership can continue after these disastrous results.
December 25, 2017, 07:34:13 PM
Is McLaren playing it safe? The have released a statement that they are open to work with Honda again. But why say it this early after a disastrous 2017 season?
I reckon that they might not be fully confident with their move in using the Renault engines the next 3 years.
"We are grateful to Honda," Brown told Sky Sports.
"They're a great company, with great people, and the relationship was always strong.
"The relationship still is strong. Wouldn't rule out racing with them again, wish them the best but we needed to make some tough decisions to do what's in our best interest."
When asked again if McLaren would work with Honda again, he reiterated: "Oh of course, absolutely."
Read in full https://www.sport24.co.za/Motorsport/mclaren-absolutely-open-to-honda-return-20171222
I reckon that they might not be fully confident with their move in using the Renault engines the next 3 years.
"We are grateful to Honda," Brown told Sky Sports.
"They're a great company, with great people, and the relationship was always strong.
"The relationship still is strong. Wouldn't rule out racing with them again, wish them the best but we needed to make some tough decisions to do what's in our best interest."
When asked again if McLaren would work with Honda again, he reiterated: "Oh of course, absolutely."
Read in full https://www.sport24.co.za/Motorsport/mclaren-absolutely-open-to-honda-return-20171222
December 21, 2017, 07:21:40 AM
Incredible the Williams postponed in January the choice of the second driver in addition to Lance Stroll.
Sirotkin is always the favorite, but Kubica is back in the game!
His manager, Nico Rosberg, proposed a 7M offer for the first 7 gp in 2018.
if the results are not satisfactory they can send it away.
I really don't want to see Sirotkin in Williams. It's just another driver with rich sponsor, same like Stroll. Money is important question, but I don't think that Williams can reach good results with these drivers.Sirotkin is always the favorite, but Kubica is back in the game!
His manager, Nico Rosberg, proposed a 7M offer for the first 7 gp in 2018.
if the results are not satisfactory they can send it away.
Kubica was slower on tests, but it's understandable after such long break in F1. Kubica hava a lot of experience and I think it's better option for Williams. Offcourse, it's hard to expect to see Kubica at same level as he was racing in past.
It is really distressing to see a glorious team like Williams thinking only of money and therefore drivers with rich sponsors.
I hope they can change their mindset and choose drivers who can really improve the team's performance.
Between Sirotkin and Kubica I would surely choose Kubica because he at least has great motivation and experience (despite not being 100% of his possibilities as a few years ago)
December 20, 2017, 10:07:31 PM
@LTU_btc. Taking Robert Kubica is a risk. It might be good for the publicity of Williams, but there are better drivers out there like Daniil Kvyat and Pascal Wehrlien.
But if I was to make that decision, I will choose the young driver with the most potential, Pascal Wehrlein.
But if I was to make that decision, I will choose the young driver with the most potential, Pascal Wehrlein.
December 20, 2017, 10:11:45 AM
Incredible the Williams postponed in January the choice of the second driver in addition to Lance Stroll.
Sirotkin is always the favorite, but Kubica is back in the game!
His manager, Nico Rosberg, proposed a 7M offer for the first 7 gp in 2018.
if the results are not satisfactory they can send it away.
I really don't want to see Sirotkin in Williams. It's just another driver with rich sponsor, same like Stroll. Money is important question, but I don't think that Williams can reach good results with these drivers.Sirotkin is always the favorite, but Kubica is back in the game!
His manager, Nico Rosberg, proposed a 7M offer for the first 7 gp in 2018.
if the results are not satisfactory they can send it away.
Kubica was slower on tests, but it's understandable after such long break in F1. Kubica hava a lot of experience and I think it's better option for Williams. Offcourse, it's hard to expect to see Kubica at same level as he was racing in past.
December 19, 2017, 11:04:11 PM
Maybe Mercedes should make a proposal to have Pascal Wehrlein get that 2nd Williams seat. Pascal's potential is wasted if he cannot race in Formula 1 consistently.
If you put him in an adequately fast car, I reckon he will give Max Verstappen the race for his life in every circuit.
If you put him in an adequately fast car, I reckon he will give Max Verstappen the race for his life in every circuit.
December 19, 2017, 06:08:18 PM
Incredible the Williams postponed in January the choice of the second driver in addition to Lance Stroll.
Sirotkin is always the favorite, but Kubica is back in the game!
His manager, Nico Rosberg, proposed a 7M offer for the first 7 gp in 2018.
if the results are not satisfactory they can send it away.
Sirotkin is always the favorite, but Kubica is back in the game!
His manager, Nico Rosberg, proposed a 7M offer for the first 7 gp in 2018.
if the results are not satisfactory they can send it away.
iam not believe if robert kubica back again in F1
because is old, if iam not wrong robert kubica early join in F1 same time with juan pablo montoya
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