F1 Thread

[CJ]

I can't see anyone else coming in.

[RichC]

I agree only 4 engine suppliers isn't great but like you say who else would potentially come in ? VW haven't had a great time of it with the fuel stuff although rumours of them teaming up with Redbull in a few years and BMW have said they've no interest in returning to F1

[CJ]

Just depends how much Renault and Honda want to throw at the development.

I think it would be good for one more manufacturer to supply engines. Not sure who would now though.

[RichC]

Yeah you can develop, they've relaxed the tokens rules which is a good thing. For me both Honda and Renault will have a fair bit of catching up to do

[CJ]

Fairly sure ypou can develop an engine during the season now so it's not as huge a disadvantage to start behind. You would have to hoppe it would be better for Honda this year.

The problem with domination these days is that since Ferrari in the mid 2000's pushed reliability you don't even get a chink to exploit.

[RichC]

Lot of talk about McLaren could be back challenging but I can't see them being up to the Merc or Ferrari level of performance.

It'll be an interesting first test

[CJ]

Hate the fezza paint job.

Macca looks nice but is the engine alot better?

Williams will have a new nose by Australia.

[CJ]

When does the seasoj start.

[RichC]

Going to be interesting. Mercs won't be as far ahead as they were the start of last season be interesting to see how Haas does and also Manor with the Engine change.

Fancy Renault will have a tough start to the seasoj

[CJ]

So we have seen the new merc, the new macca,the new fezza and the new Williams.

Testing starts tomorrow.

[CJ]

And c4 have said live races will be without as breaks

[Daniel 7]

Oh its Channel 4!

[Daniel 7]

Yeah, Andrew Benson started following ITV F1 on Friday, an account that hadn't been active for 3 years or so.

Sickening.

[Chazza]

BBC have pulled the plug on their tv contract 3 years early to cut costs.

[CJ]

Jaguar land rover looking into buying silverstone