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Author Topic: F1 2018  (Read 2387 times)

Offline Dare

F1 2018
« on: November 26, 2017, 11:19:29 PM »
 I'm already looking forward to Australia. With
Mclaren changing to a Renault engine we should
have a harder time in the GG.



Mark Twain once opined, "it's easier to con someone than to convince them they've been conned."

Offline Jericoke

Re: F1 2018
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2017, 02:14:10 AM »
I'm already looking forward to Australia. With
Mclaren changing to a Renault engine we should
have a harder time in the GG.

Stories I'm looking forward to for 2018:
McLaren/Renault - without being able to hide behind Honda's failures, McLaren will have immense pressure to win.  Whose heads roll if they don't?

Toro Rosso/Honda - Honda has been making progress.  I wouldn't count on them continuing to fail (nor would I be surprised if they did).  The table is set for Toro Rosso to outperform both Red Bull and McLaren.  If Honda manages multiple podiums and Renault power does not, there will be a lot of changes in the sport.

Sauber/Ferrari - I'm a tad surprised that 2017 was Sauber's first ever last place finish.  With a modern engine and a car designed to accommodate it there is room for some surprises.  They may not win, but plenty of top 10s await our favourite Swiss team.

Haas/Ferrari - They entered F1 with a bang, but haven't been building on that as much as they expected.  Results are expected this season coming up, I'm looking forward seeing how the team responds to the pressure.

Offline lkjohnson1950

Re: F1 2018
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2017, 02:39:51 AM »
Unless Ferrari or Renault make a quantum leap in engine performance, I look for Hamilton to take WDC #5. I doubt McLaren will take any wins, but I do look for some podiums from Ferd. If Sauber goes with all new drivers, I think they will remain at the back.
Lonny

Offline cosworth151

Re: F1 2018
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2017, 02:49:00 PM »
McLaren - Time to see if McLaren is a mediocre car or a good car held back by a mediocre engine. Also, what will Alonso do if it doesn't perform up to snuff.

Haas - They increased their points haul from 29 to 47 and went into the last race with a realistic chance of a 6th place finish in the WCC. I hope they can continue the improvement.

Sauber - Can they improve with all new drivers? Can they even survive?

Liberty Media - So far, a very mixed bag. The jury is still very much out on them.
“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: F1 2018
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2017, 11:52:46 PM »
Another thought is what will Danny R do after 2018. He's 28
and Max seems to have been appointed unofficial #1 driver.
My thought are  probably Ferrari for 2019 unless Seb has veto
powers....I hope not
Mark Twain once opined, "it's easier to con someone than to convince them they've been conned."

Offline Jericoke

Re: F1 2018
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2017, 12:19:39 AM »
Another thought is what will Danny R do after 2018. He's 28
and Max seems to have been appointed unofficial #1 driver.
My thought are  probably Ferrari for 2019 unless Seb has veto
powers....I hope not

Last year I'd have said Ricciardo was in danger of being washed up, but since the FIA made it much harder to earn a super license, the choices of top drivers have gotten quite slim (hence Massa's unretirement).  Ricciardo may not get a 'top' seat, but he'll have a place in F1.

Offline lkjohnson1950

Re: F1 2018
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2017, 12:24:24 AM »
I don't think he would accept a spot on an uncompetitive team. He seems comfortable enough with himself to walk away if he has no chance of winning.
Lonny

Offline Dare

Re: F1 2018
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2017, 01:14:58 AM »
I don't think he would accept a spot on an uncompetitive team. He seems comfortable enough with himself to walk away if he has no chance of winning.


I don't think he would either. Seems like the ones used to
a top team wouldn't be happy in a uncompetive car just to
be there

 I never thought of Danny being washed up but I guess the
Mercedes makes most the driver look it. I always wondered
how Michael wouldn't have fared if he stayed another 2 years/
would he have gotten a few more wins?
« Last Edit: November 28, 2017, 01:17:40 AM by Dare »
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