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That was an extremely boring season. Let's hope for more competitive racing next year. The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. | |||
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It had its highlights, but as a whole, apart from Ferrari strategy implosion, status quo was established pretty quickly. Midfield was the best. Now that they have a season of ground effect under their belts, maybe we see some new developments for 23. 103 days to lights out in Bahrain. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Ricciardo Re-Signs with RBR
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| I swear I had something for this |
So did he jump or was he pushed: https://racer.com/2022/11/29/b...rari-team-principal/
Just because your a great engineer doesn’t mean you can run the entire team. | |||
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Leading rumor seems to be F Vasseur to move from Alfa to Ferrari. Saw a 2nd that maybe Ross Brawn could take the job, but less likely. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Re: Binotto My wife is a Ferrari fan because she likes the French boy. Me being a Bottas fan have my own miseries but I digress. Anyway, all I have been hearing for the last 2 seasons from my wife is that Binotto has got to go. She says they have the worst strategists. I tend to question some of their pit stops on race day. So, I am sure she has heard about this and will be full of joy later and will talk about Charles like she has a chance. She's mid 40s and had a couple of kids, so I think I don't have to worry about her running off with the French boy to Monaco. Beagle lives matter. | |||
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More clown show moves by Ferrari | |||
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Hopefully, if Vasseur leaves Alfa to go to Ferrari, the team maintains/improves their trajectory. Would love to see Bottas back at the front. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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| Just because you can, doesn't mean you should |
Looks like yet another soap opera at Ferrari. Now that they have a relatively competitive car again and something to build on, they may have upset not just the management but also the technical department. Unlike most teams, Binotto was in charge of both departments at Ferrari. By all accounts he was extremely competent in his technical skills. He had also calmed down the constant chaos and finger pointing in the rest of the team although maybe a bit too much. Something clearly needed to change in the strategy area, in spite of an excellent call (or good luck) in their last race. By his resignation it appears he decided to jump before being pushed. That either caught management by surprise or maybe they have something up their sleeve. In any case, none of their options seem to be a major step forward. The next few weeks should be interesting. Fred V at Sauber seems to be the guy most mentioned and that team will be in for some major changes as they transition to Audi ownership in the next few years. I suspect Binotto won't have to wait long for some job offers and maybe a larger paycheck too. In spite of being Italian and having had the dream job at Ferrari, (??) he won't miss the pressure and moving targets. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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If Ferrari can keep someone competent in the principal position & improve strategy, they'll be giving RBR a run for their money next year. That, and reliability. The Ferrari PU seemed the most fragile of the group, particularly at the customer teams, but even a few booms from the works team.. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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| I swear I had something for this |
It probably will be a while since there’s a 99.9% chance he’ll be on some kind of gardening leave before he’d be allowed anywhere. He probably will have a technical job somewhere the day after it expires. | |||
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| Just because you can, doesn't mean you should |
Gardening leave means you can't work there but it doesn't mean you can't talk and cut a deal in the mean time. Several other have done exactly that. This may have been a brilliant stroke of luck or even strategy (ironic to say the least) for both Binotto and Audi. https://www.planetf1.com/news/...n-elkann-talks-audi/ ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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Capito & Demaison out at Williams The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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| Just because you can, doesn't mean you should |
Looks like the merry go round in full swing today. Fred to Ferrari, Seidel to Sauber as CEO (but not TP), Stella promoted to McLaren TP. Lot’s of movement at the top of teams so surely a lot of lower level movement to follow. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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| Thank you Very little  |
Ford may be entering F1? That would be interesting to see.... Link  With Porsche's venture into Formula 1 via Red Bull ruled out, it's been rumored that several other automakers are interested in partnering with the reigning champs come 2026. Ford has apparently entered the chat, looking to cash in on F1's recent surge in popularity in the United States, reports Motorsport.com. Citing unnamed sources, the report claims that a partnership with Red Bull could be one avenue for the Blue Oval to return to the pinnacle of motorsport. Reportedly, there's little to no desire for Ford to fund a full works team at the moment or in the near future. Therefore, a "badging exercise" with some engineering and technical assistance to Red Bull—along with a hefty check, of course—could be just what the Dearborn automaker is looking for. The report cites a comment from Red Bull team principal Christan Horner earlier this year, where he openly expresses the team's desire to find a "like-minded partner."  “We are fully focused on a Red Bull power unit, and if there was a like-minded partner that could contribute something to the project, then of course you would have to absolutely consider that. But it's not a prerequisite," said Horner, according to Motorsport.com “We will be the only team other than Ferrari to have engine and chassis all on one campus under one roof." It's believed that partnering with someone like Ford would guarantee the team a lot more freedoms—freedoms that Porsche did not allow. It's reported that the German automaker wanted greater control of the operations than Red Bull was willing to give, including an ownership stake in the team. Of course, this remains merely a rumor, given the fact that neither Red Bull nor Ford have publicly mentioned each other's names, let alone made a statement on the matter. We've reached out to Ford for comment and will update this story when we hear back. Ford is no stranger to Formula 1, of course. The American automaker's logo has been proudly shown off in several racing cars over the years. The famous—and rather colorful—Benetton car from the Schumacher era was powered by a screaming Ford V8 that helped the German to two world championships. Later on, there was the Stewart F1 team, which ran solid white cars with a huge Blue Oval and HSBC sponsorship. Its most recent role in F1 dates back to 2000 when Ford ran the Jaguar F1 Racing team, sadly without much success. It also provided engines to Eddie Jordan's team, powering the last batch of the iconic yellow cars. Jaguar F1 was eventually sold to a newcomer in the sport—can you guess who? Yup, Red Bull. Outside of F1, Ford has worked with Red Bull via successful partnerships in rally racing, proving that the two companies aren't exactly strangers to each other. | |||
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Schumacher joins Mercedes as Reserve Driver The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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| Just because you can, doesn't mean you should |
Ford CEO Jim Farley is a racing enthusiast and vintage car racer. Most of the large manufacturers that have quickly bought into F1 have also exited just as quickly when circumstances changed, often after a change in upper management that created the original interest. I suspect that there could be changes at Red Bull at some point given the owner recently died and the team has to be at the top of it's value right now in the marketplace. My memory is that Honda has a deal in place to officially return with Red Bull (next significant rules change)in 2026 and is still involved, although more behind the scenes now. That would seem to rule out Ford going there. If Ford goes the longer term route, there are a number of teams in the back half of the grid that could be purchased and restructured before 2026, the way Audi has chosen to go. Also possible the economy has big issues before then, and racing is one of the first things on the chopping block for many companies that are just interested in the marketing aspect. The off-season has already been unusually active so far, so who knows.This message has been edited. Last edited by: 220-9er, ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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Looks like Ford is trying to enter F1 with RedBull as a marketing exercise vs owning and controlling a team, might be something RedBull would like. A non controlling marketing partner that provides large sums of cash for exposure time, and they (RedBull) retain control of the enterprise, training, development, management, racers, etc... Interesting way to get into F1 without getting into F1's massive cost and management headaches. I'd be more inclined to watch F1 if there were US participants, the events in the US probably peaked Farley's interests.This message has been edited. Last edited by: HRK, | |||
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“America has moved a step closer to gaining a second Formula One team, after Andretti Autosport reportedly received huge financial backing from a private equity firm. The group, led by Michael Andretti - son of former F1 champion Mario - currently has teams in various series, including IndyCar, Formula E and Extreme E, but has yet to break into the F1 market. Now, though, it appears the Formula One dream is a step closer, as Front Office Sports reports they have received a cash injection from private equity firm Guggenheim Partners, who have $285billion in assets under management. …” https://mol.im/a/11563607 Serious about crackers | |||
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