formula 1 Formula 1 World Championship 2016 Season Discussion

[Chasethebase Reporter]

Mercedes PR are having far too much fun with this, at least it's making their weeks leading up to Christmas a bit more entertaining. 

[+John. Subscriber¹]

Is someone going to start the 2017 thread? Just a thought considering it's all over for this year

[MightyJordan]

49 minutes ago, Steve B. said:

Mercedes PR are having far too much fun with this, at least it's making their weeks leading up to Christmas a bit more entertaining. 

Force India are getting in on it, too...

 

[Chasethebase Reporter]

2 minutes ago, John. said:

Is someone going to start the 2017 thread? Just a thought considering it's all over for this year

Yeah I'll do it, probably in the lead up to the new car announcements some time early next year.

 

Also, off season posting has started, and it's glorious.

[+Frank B. Subscriber²]

http://www.formula1.com/en/video/2016/12/8-Bit_F1_2016_Season_Review.html

 

Glorious.

[Skiver Veteran]

6 minutes ago, Frank B. said:

http://www.formula1.com/en/video/2016/12/8-Bit_F1_2016_Season_Review.html

 

Glorious.

 

That's amazing!

[+John. Subscriber¹]

20 minutes ago, Frank B. said:

http://www.formula1.com/en/video/2016/12/8-Bit_F1_2016_Season_Review.html

 

Glorious.

That was lovely. "Cruise control activated! 

 

[philcruicks]

1 hour ago, Frank B. said:

http://www.formula1.com/en/video/2016/12/8-Bit_F1_2016_Season_Review.html

 

Glorious.

Hahaha! that tops off the season perfectly!

[philcruicks]

Also as expected Bottas is top choice, but Williams have rejected Merc's initial offer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38282791

 

And Alonso's management have confirmed he's staying with McLaren.

[+John. Subscriber¹]

Interesting Driver numbers there...

[Skiver Veteran]

Williams in 'advanced' talks with Felipe Massa over F1 comeback - report

 

Felipe Massa is in "advanced talks" with Williams about reversing his decision to retire and return to the team in 2017 if Valtteri Bottas moves to Mercedes, according to a report in L'Equipe.

 

Bottas' place at Williams suddenly looks in doubt as he has emerged the favourite to replace Nico Rosberg, who retired from F1 less than a week after winning his first world title. Massa stepped away from F1 after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his 250th career start, but could be back in white overalls for 2017 if the team loses Bottas.

 

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[Chasethebase Reporter]

This is the most exciting off season I've ever experienced. This is insane.

[Skiver Veteran]

Mercedes will not confirm Rosberg replacement until early 2017

 

Mercedes has confirmed it will not announce Nico Rosberg's replacement until early 2017.

 

Five days after winning his first world title, Rosberg stunned Mercedes and the racing world by announcing his retirement from the sport. The team has confirmed it will consider "all options" but the list of candidates narrowed this week when Fernando Alonso reaffirmed his commitment to McLaren.

 

Though Mercedes initially stated it wanted to announce his replacement before Christmas a spokesman said on Thursday there will be no announcement before January 3, when the team returns to work at the factory. No exact date was given for the announcement.

 

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[MightyJordan]

 

[Skiver Veteran]

I'm assuming that's to make way for Paddy

[+Frank B. Subscriber²]

 

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