2016 Renault Sport F1 Team - Renault

[Silent Storm]

I remember that race.. Vettel looked after his tyres well and ran longer stints then Grosjean who was also on a 2 stop strategy while Webber was on a 3 stop due to tyre wear in first stint and lost track position.

Grosjean had a good start other than that he was nothing special.

[Cold Fussion]

And was gp2 champ, in all fairness, had some great qualis in 2012 too.

Which is completely meaningless because he's been absolute dogshit in F1. People really need learn the concept of an outlier, because it perfectly describes Maldonado's GP win.

[ChrisDanger]

Kevin Magnussen set to replace Maldonado for 2016. Thank god.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/122625

Nothing is confirmed. We will hear for sure at the Renault media event in Paris on February 3.

[AliMadsen]

Danish media is being cautious. According to Danish national broadcaster, DR, there has not been put any ink on the contract yet, and it might be that Renault is using Kevin to leverage negotiations with PDVSA.

DR is not revealing their sources, but could be Magnussen family or close advisors.

I'm not too optimistic. I guess that money speaks louder than antydning else and Kevin does not have any petro-dollars backing.

[superdowg316]

I remember that race.. Vettel looked after his tyres well and ran longer stints then Grosjean who was also on a 2 stop strategy while Webber was on a 3 stop due to tyre wear in first stint and lost track position.

Grosjean had a good start other than that he was nothing special.

My mistake. Although, Grosjean did do something special by getting our hopes up that Vettel wouldn't sweep all of the remaining races after Hungary

[iotar__]

I remember that race.. Vettel looked after his tyres well and ran longer stints then Grosjean who was also on a 2 stop strategy while Webber was on a 3 stop due to tyre wear in first stint and lost track position.

Grosjean had a good start other than that he was nothing special.

You may remember selectively some parts but you don't understand much about F1 starting with a big pace gap between Lotus and Red Bull. "Vettel looked after his tyres" combined with "Webber on three stops due to lost track position" are nonsensical statements. First one: no, RB was much faster overall but especially on hard tyres, why do you think Vettel didn't "look after" his soft tyres but was behind Webber making mistakes (rewatch it)? Second one: A. Vettel lost track position too. B. true, Webber could not make his tyres last but it was more about a car (Vettel and tyres = pace and length of a stint) and Lotus' decision to keep Grosjean on slow hard tyres for too long pretending they fight for the win (if I were to guess exposure from leading the race) instead of looking after second pace.

On the contrary it was very special and the very definition of putting car where it doesn't belong, in every aspect: qualifying (one lap pace which wasn't the strength of Lotus), start and overall but most notably first stint pace. No one would put a cent on a race looking like that. There was nothing apart from talent preventing Hamilton leading this race since he started in third place only 0,11 in quicker over one lap Mercedes.

[cmF1]

iotar, that comes off a tad on the rude side my friend.

[PlatinumZealot]

And was gp2 champ, in all fairness, had some great qualis in 2012 too.

Which is completely meaningless because he's been absolute dogshit in F1. People really need learn the concept of an outlier, because it perfectly describes Maldonado's GP win.

You don't do over forty laps with Alonso on your tail if you're a dogshit driver... Maldonado just hadn't got him self together but the speed and talent is there. Grosjean is a bit of a special driver so Maldo will never match him, but he did very Well against Bottas and Barichello.

[Cold Fussion]

And was gp2 champ, in all fairness, had some great qualis in 2012 too.

Which is completely meaningless because he's been absolute dogshit in F1. People really need learn the concept of an outlier, because it perfectly describes Maldonado's GP win.

You don't do over forty laps with Alonso on your tail if you're a dogshit driver... Maldonado just hadn't got him self together but the speed and talent is there. Grosjean is a bit of a special driver so Maldo will never match him, but he did very Well against Bottas and Barichello.

How many bad races over how many years does this guy have to have before people realise he is actually crap. He has had more than enough time to demonstrate he is capable of being an F1 driver and yet year after year there is no improvement and arguably gets worse.

[superdowg316]

And was gp2 champ, in all fairness, had some great qualis in 2012 too.

Which is completely meaningless because he's been absolute dogshit in F1. People really need learn the concept of an outlier, because it perfectly describes Maldonado's GP win.

You don't do over forty laps with Alonso on your tail if you're a dogshit driver... Maldonado just hadn't got him self together but the speed and talent is there. Grosjean is a bit of a special driver so Maldo will never match him, but he did very Well against Bottas and Barichello.

It's true, he was a great driver... for one race. Then in Valencia when he had another shot at a podium, he blew it by trying to race Lewis off the track and ran into him with 2 laps to go.

Yes, he has potential and yes, he does seem like a nice enough guy. But it's funny because in his time in F1 he has only beaten one of his teammates points wise in Bruno Senna, and he only beat him that season by 14 points even with the win. It bothers me why even though he's in a bad car he hasn't matured yet.

[proteus]

Aparently Kevin is going to race for Renault.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/magnu ... es-670758/

[F1NAC]

If anyone is interested for working on PU

http://www.renaultsportf1.com/Power-Uni ... ineer.html

[Manoah2u]

- Good written and verbal communication in English language is mandatory

check

- Have an engineering degree (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrate a deep knowledge of F1 Power Unit and regulations
- Show a strong awareness in engine physics
- Candidates must be organized and methodical
- Understanding of French language would be advantageous, or a willingness to learn

no check

but willingness to learn

how much are you guys from Mercedes and Ferrari willing to pay me to educate me in the above so i can work for these guys and withold a tad of info so they never reach you guys levels?

i take checks.

[turbof1]

Ehmm? Are you ok, Manoah2u? Forgive me if I got the wrong impression, but you might want to put that bottle of wodka away for now .

(Yes, I know this is about the job offer.)

Let's see here. I think I can manage the conditions if we apply the usual "breaking and tearing up of the spirit of F1 rules". I do get bonus points for that right?


- Have an engineering degree (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Economic engineering sounds more then relevant!
- Deemonstrate a deep knowledge of F1 Power Unit and regulations
Got F1technical open in one window, and the regulation pdf in an other. Written knowledge is king!
- Show a strong awareness in engine physics
I can absolutely tell you when the engine is turned on. Didn't expect that one huh.
- Candidates must be organized and methodical
I'm very organized and methodical in finding specific pages on the unorganized pile of pages in the corner.
- Understanding of French language would be advantageous, or a willingness to learn
Ma Francais est si mauvais, je ne veux pas maltraiter un online translateur. Et j'habite en Belgique... . Ca me coute le job, oui?

[Pierce89]

And was gp2 champ, in all fairness, had some great qualis in 2012 too.

Which is completely meaningless because he's been absolute dogshit in F1. People really need learn the concept of an outlier, because it perfectly describes Maldonado's GP win.

You don't do over forty laps with Alonso on your tail if you're a dogshit driver... Maldonado just hadn't got him self together but the speed and talent is there. Grosjean is a bit of a special driver so Maldo will never match him, but he did very Well against Bottas and Barichello.

I'm pretty sure Bottas beat him as a rookie in a dogsh!t car.