The 2014 Formula1 Thread!

[foghorn67]

Article:
http://en.espnf1.com/mclaren/motorsport/story/187211.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

 

[LTC8K6]

F1 principals snub Rosberg in best driver poll

Formula One team principals have snubbed Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg in a best driver poll, rating the German only fifth in a list headed by his title-winning team mate Lewis Hamilton.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/f1-principals-snub-rosberg-best-driver-poll-143752196--f1.html

Hamilton
Alonso
Ricciardo
Bottas
Rosberg

Not that it means much, but it is a bit of a snub, even though I kind of agree that Rosberg is not near the top.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Confirmed! McLaren announced Button and Alonso.

Button is the right choice. Not sure why it took them so long to reach that decision... or announce it.

 

[Topweasel]

Button is the right choice. Not sure why it took them so long to reach that decision... or announce it.

Probably 3 things. Button was due 19 million at this point I don't think they thought they were getting 19 million worth of performance out of him (he is getting less than 10 for '15 now). Button is old, so is Alonso, but Button has been good for a long time he has never been great. Alonso has a lot of skill to lose before he is down to regular performance levels, Button is already there. The third is the rumor that Alonso's pay check might becoming directly from Honda, if that's the case Macca may have thought this would be a nice opportunity to dedicate all resources to the car and not really have to deal with driver salary.

Honorable mention to Magnussen still developing. They still own his rights but if a team comes knocking hard enough they might feel like they have to let him out of his contract. You normally don't want to give up a possible rising star for a driver with only a good year or two left in them.

Not saying they didn't make the right decision. Just saying there is a lot to talk about. Specially if they think Honda will get a jump on everyone else since they know the performance of everyone else's engine which are frozen. Do you really want to pay Button 19 million if you think that Alonso is just going to walk away with the championship?

 

[The Boston Dangler]

button has long standing ties to the japanese market, and honda in particular, so i think he's the one getting the honda payday. mclaren dragged it out so long just to whittle away button's check, although magnussen is a legit choice and will remain with the team.

 

[manimal]

button has long standing ties to the japanese market, and honda in particular, so i think he's the one getting the honda payday. mclaren dragged it out so long just to whittle away button's check, although magnussen is a legit choice and will remain with the team.

I am hoping they kept Magnussen so they can add a third car. Would be totally awesome if we got a surprise third car next year from the big teams. Would have loved Rossi in the third Ferrari but hes going elsewhere next year I think.

 

[JulesMaximus]

F1 principals snub Rosberg in best driver poll


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/f1-principals-snub-rosberg-best-driver-poll-143752196--f1.html

Hamilton
Alonso
Ricciardo
Bottas
Rosberg

Not that it means much, but it is a bit of a snub, even though I kind of agree that Rosberg is not near the top.

It means nothing. Writers have to write about something.

BTW-Does anyone remember when Rosberg was paired up with 7 time world champion Michael Schumacher and consistently beat him through most of the season?

I think Rosberg is a great driver but he needs to take it to another level to beat Hamilton who is arguably one of the best drivers in the business at the moment.

 

[foghorn67]

Button is the right choice. Not sure why it took them so long to reach that decision... or announce it.

Agreed.