The Official Formula 1 2017 Season Thread
#901
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Bottas F1 2017 move to Mercedes in final stages, admits Williams
Speaking at Autosport International in Birmingham, Williams says the team wants to do the right thing by Bottas and does not want to stand in his way with regards his Formula 1 future.
Mercedes contacted Williams to replace Nico Rosberg with Bottas, as it needs a teammate for Lewis Hamilton following the German's shock retirement. The two teams have been locked in discussions over Christmas and into the New Year, but an agreement has yet to be reached.
When asked if it was simple a case of crossing the Ts and dotting the Is, Williams replied: “Yes, it now is exactly that. “I suppose as soon as Nico made his announcement, I knew the call was going to come from [Mercedes team boss] Toto [Wolff]. “I know that he’s admired Valtteri – many people do admire Valtteri’s talent.
Mercedes contacted Williams to replace Nico Rosberg with Bottas, as it needs a teammate for Lewis Hamilton following the German's shock retirement. The two teams have been locked in discussions over Christmas and into the New Year, but an agreement has yet to be reached.
When asked if it was simple a case of crossing the Ts and dotting the Is, Williams replied: “Yes, it now is exactly that. “I suppose as soon as Nico made his announcement, I knew the call was going to come from [Mercedes team boss] Toto [Wolff]. “I know that he’s admired Valtteri – many people do admire Valtteri’s talent.
#902
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“By listening to that, what did F1 do? Put in DRS. Because that way we’ll have a hundred overtakes in a race. But name me one overtake you remember since DRS. You don’t, because you don’t see the driver work.
#903
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So the 2007 season was the Lewis Hamilton broadcast with sprinkles of F1 content huh? And boy was Nurburing a **** show.
#914
What is this crap?
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#916
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If you want an LS, buy a Corvette. You can likely buy a C5 cheaper than an s2000 and it's arguably a better chassis (minus the extra weight).
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Manor F1 team has buyout offer
It is believed the administrators FRP Advisory LLP are talking to interested parties, with one making an offer. According to Motorsport.com's sister publication Autosport, the offer is for all three Manor companies - Just Racing Services Ltd, Just Racing Ltd and Manor Grand Prix Racing Ltd.Just Racing Ltd, the holding company of Manor, and Manor Grand Prix Racing Ltd, the F1 and FOM licence holder, are not in administration. The bidder believes that to ensure the cars can be built and tested on time, a decision on the offer is required before January 20.