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Formula 1: Alonso leaving Ferrari, Vettel to replace
Posted on 10/3/14 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 10/3/14 at 9:56 pm
Tons of movement and it's big news.
LINK
Summary:
Vettel to Ferrari
Kvyat to Red Bull
Alonso likely to McLaren, which probably means Button is out
He was unhappy with the car, and di Montezemolo leaving was the last straw.
In other news, Mercedes still dominating.
LINK
Summary:
Vettel to Ferrari
Kvyat to Red Bull
Alonso likely to McLaren, which probably means Button is out
He was unhappy with the car, and di Montezemolo leaving was the last straw.
In other news, Mercedes still dominating.
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Posted on 10/3/14 at 9:59 pm to BraveTiger225
F1 is one of those things I have been meaning to get into because I am very fascinated by the technology of those cars. I keep forgetting to do any real research 
Posted on 10/3/14 at 11:17 pm to BraveTiger225
From what I understand, Vettel always wanted to drive for Ferrari, and they made him a very generous offer. I wonder though, if Newey leaving along with Riccardo whipping him this year had anything to do with it as well ?
Posted on 10/3/14 at 11:40 pm to Bama Shadow
Not surprised by Alonso leaving, a little surprised vettel is making the move because of how invested red bull is in him. Even more surprised it isn't Valtteri Bottas taking that Ferrari ride, I think he's capable of so much more than Williams can provide....3rd and 4th place finishes are about the peak performance from Williams.
Posted on 10/4/14 at 12:04 am to TigerStripes06
Evidently Seb had an out built into his contract with Red Bull if he finished below 3rd in the drivers standings.
Posted on 10/4/14 at 7:13 am to TigerStripes06
I could be wrong but I think Williams have already locked in Bottas and Massa for next season.
Really curious now to see who Toro Rosso brings in with Verstappen. Vergne was already out the door, and I doubt he would even want the seat now. Even with Marussia I've been impressed at times by Bianchi. Think he could do well if given an opportunity with an actual F1 team.
The bigger question: Where does Jenson Button go from here? McLaren is going to be an interesting story next year with the new Honda chassis and a team of Alonso and Magnussen, who has been very impressive in his rookie season.
Really curious now to see who Toro Rosso brings in with Verstappen. Vergne was already out the door, and I doubt he would even want the seat now. Even with Marussia I've been impressed at times by Bianchi. Think he could do well if given an opportunity with an actual F1 team.
The bigger question: Where does Jenson Button go from here? McLaren is going to be an interesting story next year with the new Honda chassis and a team of Alonso and Magnussen, who has been very impressive in his rookie season.
Posted on 10/4/14 at 9:04 am to BraveTiger225
DVRd the qualifying and saw that last night. Gonna be interesting to see what seb can do at Ferrari. Riccardo will be able to do good things next year at RBR. He's looked better than seb all year
Posted on 10/4/14 at 9:11 am to TigerStripes06
Williams is a good team. It's been tough for anyone to crack the top 2 with Mercedes being so dominate. I can only imagine what the points would look like if both cars didn't have the technical issues they've had throughout the season
Posted on 10/4/14 at 9:11 am to JumpingTheShark
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F1 is one of those things I have been meaning to get into because I am very fascinated by the technology of those cars. I keep forgetting to do any real research
Start Here....there's some pretty cool videos on the history and tech of F1. It's interesting to see how they balance the tech advances and driver input to keep racing....racing.
Posted on 10/4/14 at 9:17 am to arrakis
I like Vettel, but hope him going to Ferrari doesn't start an era like the 2000's Shumacher/Ferrari.
Posted on 10/4/14 at 9:27 am to JumpingTheShark
There is a great thread on reddit (r/formula1) that does a good job of explaining all of the changes for this season and all of the technical stuff. On my phone but I can link it when I get home.
ETA: LINK
ETA: LINK
This post was edited on 10/4/14 at 11:06 am
Posted on 10/4/14 at 9:42 am to BraveTiger225
Magnussen? The same one that race Corvettes forever in ALMS/Tudor?
Posted on 10/4/14 at 10:44 am to jefffan
I believe that's his father
This post was edited on 10/4/14 at 10:45 am
Posted on 10/4/14 at 3:02 pm to BraveTiger225
Few more weeks until the USGP! 
Posted on 10/4/14 at 4:27 pm to tuan85lsu
I hope Ferrari can give Kimi a good car soon.
Posted on 10/4/14 at 5:35 pm to CXSteve
quote:
I like Vettel, but hope him going to Ferrari doesn't start an era like the 2000's Shumacher/Ferrari.
Car isn't good enough for that.
Posted on 10/5/14 at 12:30 am to jefffan
Kevin magnussen in f1 is really young. 21 I think.
And as far as buttons future, I think he's probably on his way out. Crazy that a guy in his early 30s and less than 5 years removed from a championship may have seen his career run its course.
And as far as buttons future, I think he's probably on his way out. Crazy that a guy in his early 30s and less than 5 years removed from a championship may have seen his career run its course.
This post was edited on 10/5/14 at 12:32 am
Posted on 10/10/14 at 2:34 pm to Them
quote:
I like Vettel, but hope him going to Ferrari doesn't start an era like the 2000's Shumacher/Ferrari.
Car isn't good enough for that.
also, Schumacher and Ross Brawn were playing a little loose with the rules in regards to traction control while he was at Benetton and then at Ferrari.
if you go back and research, a lot of drivers were complaining about Schumi's car, starting in '94, all the way through his last championship with Ferrari.
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