2014/15 Silly Season

[JimClarkFan]

Well that´s one way to get out of a contract i suppose.

https://twitter.com/pitlanetalk/status/ ... 1644348416

Simply don't believe that.

[Richard]

We don't know what Mattiacci said to prompt that. For instance what if he'd said "Vettel has 4 WDC to your 2, so you'll be his number 2".

I'm exaggerating to illustrate my point, but it would have been funny to see that moment.

[turbof1]

Imo I think it's more about loosing patience with Alonso feeling he is seriously being disadvantaged.

However I do hope the problem is merely Alonso getting fired, and not that Mattiaci wants to keep him away from other teams forcing Alonso into a sabbatical.

[Vasconia]

http://www.f1today.net/en/news/hamilton ... n-for-2015

F1today reports that Mclaren have announced to F1Today.net that Lewis is returning to them for 2015. Not sure if BS, but it's out there.

F1Today.net has had sources reveal to them that Hamilton visited the Woking base three weeks ago to sign for the team starting from next season. The source said: "Lewis was in the Woking factory three weeks ago. He arrived by helicopter, had a conversation about two hours with the management and then left with a big smile on his face. He signed here, I can assure you. A seat fitting has not happened yet, but that will take place in the foreseeable future."

Well, this is hard to believe, Hamilton wanted to change and feel more free, this is the main reason to sign with Mercedes, and now he can win the WC and I am quite sure that Mercedes wil have the best car in 2015, or one of 2 best. So this is a nonsense.

And if this happens the most logical option for Mercedes would be Sebastian, not Alonso. And what about Alonso?

Ok, anything can happen, but Alonso to Mclaren and Vettel to Ferrari are the logic ones.

[prince]

http://www.f1today.net/en/news/hamilton ... n-for-2015

F1today reports that Mclaren have announced to F1Today.net that Lewis is returning to them for 2015. Not sure if BS, but it's out there.

F1Today.net has had sources reveal to them that Hamilton visited the Woking base three weeks ago to sign for the team starting from next season. The source said: "Lewis was in the Woking factory three weeks ago. He arrived by helicopter, had a conversation about two hours with the management and then left with a big smile on his face. He signed here, I can assure you. A seat fitting has not happened yet, but that will take place in the foreseeable future."

Well, this is hard to believe, Hamilton wanted to change and feel more free, this is the main reason to sign with Mercedes, and now he can win the WC and I am quite sure that Mercedes wil have the best car in 2015, or one of 2 best. So this is a nonsense.

And if this happens the most logical option for Mercedes would be Sebastian, not Alonso. And what about Alonso?

Ok, anything can happen, but Alonso to Mclaren and Vettel to Ferrari are the logic ones.

http://www.grandprix247.com/2014/10/08/ ... deal-done/

How about this?

[MOWOG]

This proves beyond a reasonable doubt that all the highly emotional bloviating that I and the rest of us engage in here and at F1 chat rooms around the internet has little to no connection to reality. Mostly, we don't have a clue!

Lewis is poised to win his second WDC and could well have another next year if he stays put and keeps his emotions under control.

Once again, I am moved to wish for heated discussions about actual racing instead of extraneous horse fodder like this. But such is the status of the racing that actual competition is secondary to rumor mongering and rampant speculation. I guess one has to rely on video games to find any real on-track action any more.....

[GitanesBlondes]

Not to bash on a fellow news site, but in this case I really can't claim the opposite: f1today can very much be compared with the tabloid "The Sun". They'll turn just about every small irrelevant bit into something sensational.

That's only because little else goes on in F1 these days. When development was allowed during the season, it gave far more to talk about with regards to where teams were at, what they would have to do to improve. I remember when they used to talk about various car improvements made leading up to a grand prix weekend. Now, it's just all rumors, all day. No substance.

[theblackangus]

We don't know what Mattiacci said to prompt that. For instance what if he'd said "Vettel has 4 WDC to your 2, so you'll be his number 2".

This would be priceless.
I have great respect for Alonso, but it would be great to see his reaction.

[spadeflush]

The silly season keeps getting interesting. Vettel-Alonso at McLaren hinted by ESPN. This will be awesome. Hope its true

http://en.espnf1.com/blogs/motorsport/story/178623.html

[djos]

The silly season keeps getting interesting. Vettel-Alonso at McLaren reported by ESPN. This will be awesome. Hope its true

http://en.espnf1.com/blogs/motorsport/story/178623.html

That would be mega but I doubt it.

One of the sky reporters ask Vettel how his Italian was and he responded that it needed work but he was sure he would get plenty of practise- either he's being clever and employing diversionary tactics or he's really going to Ferrari next year.

Not to mention the mostly red helmet design for Japan, that looked incredibly Ferrari like to me.

[trinidefender]

The silly season keeps getting interesting. Vettel-Alonso at McLaren hinted by ESPN. This will be awesome. Hope its true

http://en.espnf1.com/blogs/motorsport/story/178623.html

Does anybody have a link to the 42 min video that is mentioned?

[spadeflush]

The silly season keeps getting interesting. Vettel-Alonso at McLaren reported by ESPN. This will be awesome. Hope its true

http://en.espnf1.com/blogs/motorsport/story/178623.html

That would be mega but I doubt it.

One of the sky reporters ask Vettel how his Italian was and he responded that it needed work but he was sure he would get plenty of practise- either he's being clever and employing diversionary tactics or he's really going to Ferrari next year.

Not to mention the mostly red helmet design for Japan, that looked incredibly Ferrari like to me.

Agreed, it makes more sense that he is heading to Ferrari but what this article implies is that nothing is final yet and it is a fight between Ferrari and McLaren to acquire Vettel. I still believe he ll end up at Ferrari.

Does anybody have a link to the 42 min video that is mentioned?

I have tried in vain to find it.

[spin1/2]

This is a golden ticket for Mercedes,

- Red Bull lost Vettel and will lose Newey from his current position, addition of a somewhat inexperienced driver that was the 2nd best STR driver.

Wasn't it said Newey will still 100% design RB11?

Yes, Newey will design it. But he won't contribute to in-season development.
While the car may start the season good, there is no guarantee it will remain there through the season.

[zeph]

What if after things went south between Mattiacci and Alonso, Alonso said he'll just sit out his contract until 2016?

Then Mattiacci has a real problem, he can't fire Alonso or Raikkonen and has a pre-contract with Vettel!

[Hail22]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Alonso still at Ferrari alongside Vettel, way too much smoke and mirrors going on at the moment.