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Author Topic: JB 2018?  (Read 6764 times)

Offline Robem64

JB 2018?
« on: May 17, 2017, 11:31:49 AM »
I personally don't think JB will come back to a full season although how he does in Monaco may sway him and/or teams to tempt him back

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/19386871/jenson-button-turned-two-offers-race-f1-2017


"I'm not a pessimist, I'm an optimist with experience"

Offline Jericoke

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2017, 03:02:33 PM »
If Alonso does well at Indy, he might try again, or other drivers might give it a shot.  JB could just run as a Monaco fill in.

Offline cosworth151

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2017, 03:18:32 PM »
I'd love to see Jenson get another shot in a competitive car. Of course, that has nothing to do with McLaren-Honda.

As for Alonso, I think he's had it with McLaren-Honda. He also want a shot at LeMans.
“You can search the world over for the finer things, but you won't find a match for the American road and the creatures that live on it.”
― Bob Dylan

Offline Andy B

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2017, 11:27:01 PM »
That's the decider he'll not come back unless it has the potential for wins and that reduces the options.
Once you have retired every day is a Saturday!

Offline Steve A.

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2017, 05:32:41 PM »
I think you will only see JB presenting F1 now, with the obvious exception of Monaco. Would make a good team with Coulthard.

Offline Dare

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2017, 09:06:47 PM »
He's said Monaco is a one time occurrence. If he was on a winning tean he
never would have retired
Mark Twain once opined, "it's easier to con someone than to convince them they've been conned."

Offline Robem64

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2017, 07:43:55 AM »
I think you will only see JB presenting F1 now, with the obvious exception of Monaco. Would make a good team with Coulthard.

I do hope so....excellent pairing although given the limited time now that C4 will be covering this then I guess Sky TV will get him.
"I'm not a pessimist, I'm an optimist with experience"

Offline cosworth151

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2017, 12:45:14 PM »
JB is talking about Le Mans & NASCAR:

"For me, I would like to do Le Mans one day. I think it would be a great experience, a great team atmosphere. Obviously it has to be the right opportunity like Nico [Hulkenberg] had. I would like to race in NASCAR – I think that would be fun. I went along to one of the races this year; Jimmie Johnson invited me and I had a great time. I loved seeing the show as it is, and it's very different to other motorsport. Equally, it's a challenge, it's a massive challenge. Who knows?"
“You can search the world over for the finer things, but you won't find a match for the American road and the creatures that live on it.”
― Bob Dylan

Offline Dare

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2017, 12:11:30 AM »
Open wheel drivers haven't accomplished much in NASCAR.
Ask Juan or Patrick.Hornish tried it too and I haven't heard where he's
at mow.
Mark Twain once opined, "it's easier to con someone than to convince them they've been conned."

Offline lkjohnson1950

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2017, 12:50:49 AM »
Lonny

Offline Jericoke

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2017, 03:45:33 PM »
Open wheel drivers haven't accomplished much in NASCAR.
Ask Juan or Patrick.Hornish tried it too and I haven't heard where he's
at mow.

I know: Tony Stewart went to NASCAR and only won three championships.  Open wheel guys can't catch a break  :crazy:

Offline lkjohnson1950

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2017, 05:46:25 PM »
Some sprint car guy named Jeff Gordon won a couple races too.
Lonny

Offline Dare

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2017, 03:36:17 PM »
Yeah I see your point.Juan Pablo,Dana,Robby Gordon,Sam Hornish,and
Sarah Fisher tore up NASCAR. Stewart and Gordon are exceptions and
I'm sticking to most open wheel drivers don't fare well in stock cars.
Mark Twain once opined, "it's easier to con someone than to convince them they've been conned."

Offline Jericoke

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2017, 04:32:45 PM »
Yeah I see your point.Juan Pablo,Dana,Robby Gordon,Sam Hornish,and
Sarah Fisher tore up NASCAR. Stewart and Gordon are exceptions and
I'm sticking to most open wheel drivers don't fare well in stock cars.

Most open wheel racers go to NASCAR when they can't find a competitve ride in the open wheel series, which means they're already on the downslope of their career.  NASCAR looks simple, but you really do need to be at the top of your game to do well there.  I don't think openwheelers are at a disadvantage per se, they're just usually not at the right part of their career. 

It would be the same if fender drivers moved to openwheels.  The best would do great in their prime, but as they lose their edge on the ovals, they'll also lose them on open wheels

Offline Dare

Re: JB 2018?
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2017, 04:57:14 PM »
I wouldn't say Stewart was on the downside of his career or
Hornish as he had just won the 500. Patrick is another story
is to me she's sponsor money. How many stock car drivers
have successfully made the switch to open wheel? I can't think of any
Mark Twain once opined, "it's easier to con someone than to convince them they've been conned."

 


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