Mclaren Mercedes 2014

[Manoah2u]

Williams?

He´s going to Ferrari after his Merc stint mark my words.

If Vettel has anything to say and Ferrari is eyeing a repeat of the Schumacher-era then there is no way Hamilton will arrive at Ferrari anywhere in the next 4 years.

It would be interesting though and a Vettel-Hamilton pairing @ Ferrari would be 'epic'. But imho it would not fit within Vettel's vision or plans with Ferrari.

anyway

[SidSidney]

So based upon this; Magnussen def. out in 2015.

And, I still keep in mind Kevin only got there because of Whitmarsh contractual screwups.

I tend to agree. It would be quite hard to argue that Magnussen has done a better job than Button this season, much as I like the guy and his dad.

Who could the Danish multi-national Ron mentioned be?

• Saxo Bank - banking - have history in cycling and also F1 with Lotus
  Lego - toys - I think unlikely for McLaren, but from the language Ron used he may be alluding to targetting kids
  Carlsberg - beer - possible
  Novo Nordisk - pharma - not highly likely, they need another channel to market
  Velux - windows - possible, they have large global market
  TDC - mobile network - not really global like Vodafone, regional
  NKT - industrials - maybe, McLaren has been good with industrials like Akzo and Coutaulds
  Group 4 Securicor - security - Group 4 was a Danish firm before they meged with Securicor in UK
  Falck - safety, healthcare - possible, they are very large multi national and have broad range of related sectors
  Ecco - shoes - can't see it beyond a smaller sponsorship for clothing or something
  Vestas - wind turbines - maybe, although making losses, would be a easier green story for them with the new PUs
  Grundfos - pumps - large firm, not clesr why they would go for that but has to be on the list
  Maersk - shipping - massive company, global associations, quite a strong candidate
  Bang & Olufsen - possible, would fit with luxury positioning
  Danfoss - industrial controls - possible but unlikely they don't seem very sexy

[PABLOEING]

In BBC last night........20 engineers from Ferrari to McLaren.ALO and Andrea Stella behind this men.

[GrizzleBoy]

In BBC last night........20 engineers from Ferrari to McLaren.ALO and Andrea Stella behind this men.

Eh o_o, wow.

Engineers like design/production, or pit crew engineers?

[f1rules]

In BBC last night........20 engineers from Ferrari to McLaren.ALO and Andrea Stella behind this men.

lol, that can be both good and bad judging by their current form

[WaikeCU]

...but from the language Ron used he may be alluding to targetting kids

[kooleracer]

Vandoorne will drive both days in the post-season test. Is this a sign for next year, the most balanced driver line-up as far i'm concerned is Alonso and Vandoorne. Experience and youth from the highest caliber. Its almost like the Hamilton Alonso paring of 2007.

[ollandos]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/116927

eric for the test......

not to many laps ........

[Mesteño]

Does anybody bet for a Japanese pilot in Mclaren?

[mikeerfol]

Does anybody bet for a Japanese pilot in Mclaren?

Well...
https://twitter.com/TakumaSatoRacer/sta ... 9158829057

[Mesteño]

I thought of that after hearing Ron Dennis talk about a 4th possibility.

[KingHamilton01]

I think Any amount of lap's before they actually start testing properly next year is going to be a massive advantage! they will be able to see early gremlin's and sort them out before they really need to the engine to be reliable!

[oT v1]

are Mac testing with a honda engine today? not really hearing anything about times/whats going on

[Thunder]

Yes they do. Maybe check this Thread: http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewto ... &start=150

[Trocola]

are Mac testing with a honda engine today? not really hearing anything about times/whats going on

If by testing you mean "staying inside the garage trying to start the car" then yes, they are testing