Auto Racing Discussion Thread

[Federer91 2,865]

4 hours ago, Felipe said:

And probably, 2017 will be the first year without brazilian drivers in 45 years

 

Lame situation where we don't have one single "formula" ch'ship to find new names outside famous motorsport families, only touring championships.

 

There is still the Brazilian Formula 3 i think. Plus it is no guarantee. Look at Italy for example. After Trully & Fisichella departed they don't have a driver now for years and italian drivers have endless options of small formulas to train. 

[Dragon 1,890]

WOW

Nico Rosberg has announced his retirement from F1

Edited December 2, 2016 by Dragon

[heywoodu 15,291]

Didn't see that coming  

[Gianlu33 4,696]

Rosberg It's unexpected

[Federer91 2,865]

Whaaaaaaatt ?!  

[heywoodu 15,291]

It's probably the best decision though  

 

I mean, I guess he knows the chance to win another title is quite small if Hamilton doesn't have bad luck again...since Hamilton is simply the better driver. Now he can say he was never beaten while being world champion  

[Federer91 2,865]

Or, now that he is finally champion, he just said fuck it, after all the drama and pain in the ass that was hamilton these last few years. 

 

Interesting now who gets the hot seat at Mercedes.

[heywoodu 15,291]

1 hour ago, Federer91 said:

Or, now that he is finally champion, he just said fuck it, after all the drama and pain in the ass that was hamilton these last few years. 

 

Interesting now who gets the hot seat at Mercedes.

That's possible as well  

 

One would say Wehrlein has the best chance, since he's already in their programme..

 

Meanwhile:

 

 

 

 

 

[Federer91 2,865]

Rumour has it that it will be a short retirement for Felipe Massa and he will return for one more year. Which will lead to Botas going to Mercedes.

[Federer91 2,865]

The legendary Dakar Rally starts today!!   All the usual names are here and i will be rooting again for one Sebastian Loeb.  I only wish Eurosport had more live coverage.