F1 Thread

[dom9]

Surprised no one has mentioned Alonso's exploits in Indianapolis.

I have been suprisingly interested in this (well, I've read a couple of articles on the BBC website).

Qualified in 5th place for the race next week, which is very impressive by all accounts.

[CJ]

Already been with Williams! I can't see him coming back.

Remember Renault are still building. Lots of engineers left when they were owned by Lopez. They are building back towards the full factory support they had in the past.

[RichC]

I can see him at Williams he's not likely to get a drive now with Mefc, Ferrari or Red Bull which leaves somewhere like Williams as a possibility.

[CJ]

Not sure hulk is possible I'm afraid. Sainz or Daniel ric in Ferrari red . Either way no sainz in Williams

[RichC]

Hulk I think is possible I think you'll see Sainz in Ferrari red

[CJ]

I would like Williams to have the hulk and sainz as it's driver pairing. That would be quite a statement. Won't happen obviously

[Buzzo]

I wonder when he'll start driving in his jeans without a helmet and turning up pissed?

[Daniel 7]

Shades of peak Gerrard at Liverpool

[Buzzo]

No second guessing who the dominant partner in this relationship is..!

[Daniel 7]

Crazy. Good luck to him though, he can't be having much fun trundling around for McLaren

[RichC]

McLaren clearly doing all they can to appease him at the moment well everything but provide a car that's competitive!

[Buzzo]

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso will miss this year's Monaco Grand Prix so he can race in the Indianapolis 500.

The double world champion has the full approval and support of McLaren and engine partner Honda, who are having a difficult season in Formula 1.

Alonso, 35, will race for the Honda-powered Andretti team, and the car will be branded a McLaren.

McLaren are yet to decide who will replace him in Monaco, but Britain's Jenson Button is a possibility.

[RichC]

I'd agree with Kimi as well, struggled so far this season and looks miles behind Vettel so far in the same car.

Alonso in a Merc would be great, don't think the management would fancy managing both him and Lewis, it'd prove difficult to say the least! Sainz looks a good prospect doesn't he and I think these new cars are emphasising the driver talent more than before.

Oh and Lance Stroll, not sure how he's got his drive with Williams $$$$$$$$$

[Daniel 7]

Only two races in but shaping up that we'll have two cars capable of winning races.

Already looking a bit like Bottas is a bit out of his depth, needs a good showing next weekend

I'd say the same about Raikkonen as well - he looks completely finished. It would be great to see Mercedes go for Fernando (never gonna happen) and Ferrari go for Sainz - he looks ready for a big move. No Toro Rosso driver has ever done 4 years there, and this is his third now.

[RichC]

Only two races in but shaping up that we'll have two cars capable of winning races.

Already looking a bit like Bottas is a bit out of his depth, needs a good showing next weekend