Headlines away from the track: F1

[Retroram52]

Interesting!

 

[Retroram52]

Gene Haas accepts an engine and transmission deal along with technical support from Ferrari for his 2016 team. Here's the story.

Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website - Headlines - Haas agrees Ferrari engine supply deal

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Perhaps he might catch his teammate who is just better than him.

Poppycock.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Rosberg apologizes, receives 'suitable disciplinary action' for contact with Hamilton at Spa.

www.formula1.com/news

To me, this is BS: Nico did everything that he could to give Lewis room. It's not his fault if Lewis wasn't checking his mirrors!

Roseberg did a stupid thing on Lap 2.

And it cost his team and him.

Hard racing at the end is OK, but stupid racing on Lap 2 is simply stupid.

 

[IndyAndy]

Michael Schumacher is released from the hospital, will continue convalescense at home:

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Retroram52]

I don't think he will ever be the same to the point of resuming his career behind the wheel. The extent of traumatic brain injury is/was significant.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I don't think he will ever be the same to the point of resuming his career behind the wheel. The extent of traumatic brain injury is/was significant.

Behind the wheel? That is long gone.

Being able to walk and talk may even be a stretch.

I think coming home as he is is only made possible by him being rich as fuck and being able to afford to.

 

[IndyAndy]

A changing of the guard at the Scuderia:

Luca di Montezemolo to step down at Ferrari

 

[Hank Kingsley]

A changing of the guard at the Scuderia:

Luca di Montezemolo to step down at Ferrari

Maybe too late to right the ship?

 

[IndyAndy]

Maybe too late to right the ship?

I believe that Luca has already said that Ferrari has written off this season, & is concentrating on next season's car.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I believe that Luca has already said that Ferrari has written off this season, & is concentrating on next season's car.

I'm talking maybe ever? They have been on a steady downhill spiral post MS.

They need some strong blood a la Newey or somebody similar.

Or they will be mediocre for a long time.

 

[IndyAndy]

Caterham & Marussia fold: Bernie warns of the potential for more teams to follow:

www.smh.com.au

Some talk of a "boycott" by the remaining smaller teams - ala '05 - at this weekend's USGP in Austin.

 

[IndyAndy]

Been hearing this rumor for a few weeks now: Looks like The Daily Mail is ready to call it "official"

Button out, Alonso in at McLaren in '15

 

[Retroram52]

They only had 16-18 cars start last week in Texas. Many of the smaller teams never arrived. I think Alonso is going in the right direction.

 

[IndyAndy]

Caterham is still trying to make the grid for Abu Dhabi, & hopefully attract a buyer - & Bernie isn't pleased:

www.bbc.com

Meanwhile, Marussia has officially thrown in the towel:

www.bbc.com

Such a shame: They seemed capable of punching above their weight class every now & then.

 

[IndyAndy]

Ferrari & Red Bull to field three cars next season? Customer cars coming in 2016?

www1.skysports.com/f1

 

[IndyAndy]

The McLaren/Honda partnership is ready to start logging miles in preparation for 2015.

www.formula1.com

 

[Retroram52]

Interesting news on Ferrari for sure.

 

[forty_three]

Caterham is still trying to make the grid for Abu Dhabi, & hopefully attract a buyer - & Bernie isn't pleased:

www.bbc.com

Caterham has announced via twitter that they will indeed be on the Grid for Abu Dhabi.


Next year, Bernie says no to the gimmicks:
Bernie Ecclestone will drop controversial double points in Formula One next season - Motor Racing - Sport - The Independent

Good call, IMO.


Also some interesting perspective on catering to the fans. wonder what changes that's going to bring?

 

[IndyAndy]

...Also some interesting perspective on catering to the fans. wonder what changes that's going to bring?

Can't Bernie just retire already? If this is his mentality, F1 may yet precede him into the grave.