F1 2015 season

TeaLeaf · December 03, 2014, 07:55:27 AM

Well, 2014 is over so I figured we could move to a new thread to collect any F1 gossip in the run up to the new season next year.

In the mean time, here's some of Vettel's first day at Ferrari.

TeaLeaf · December 04, 2014, 05:30:23 PM

VAG Group are conducting a feasibility study into a potential F1 entry. Apparently the review is being conducted by Stefano Domenicali, who after leaving the Ferrari F1 Team earlier this year, was hired by VW Audi.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/30336569

It might make sense too, a 1.6l litre turbo-charged engine with ERS capabilities is right up VW Audi's street.

Snokio · December 04, 2014, 07:30:14 PM

Interesting, this is something that was mentioned mid season but as an engine supplier rather than team, this was the potential engine for Redbull IIRC

Snokio · December 04, 2014, 07:36:42 PM

Having said that i will be surprised if they enter a team next year as the took a hit this in global sales as they were in talks of purchasing some of Fiat autos assets (Giovanni Agnelli) but fell through due to financial reasons

TeaLeaf · December 04, 2014, 08:49:48 PM

2015 would be too soon for them that's true. But 2016 or 17 could be possible.

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Snokio · December 06, 2014, 05:14:12 PM

60 trophies were stolen from Redbull Milton Keynes, more likely to be melted down

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-30359781

sulky_uk · December 11, 2014, 06:31:24 AM

The BBC is reporting that button has been retained to partner Alonso

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/30328327

Snokio · December 11, 2014, 07:08:28 AM

Reduced salary reported to be from Â£12m to Â£6m, Alonso on Â£25m..... makes Jenson look like a rookie if true

sulky_uk · December 11, 2014, 07:16:08 AM

Â£6m is still a good wage...id have it

OldBloke · December 11, 2014, 08:27:12 AM

Quote from: sulky_uk;392455Â£6m is still a good wage...id have it

It's an insult to his ability and standing.

Having said that, Button knows that, like with Lewis, he will be playing second fiddle to Alonso and will be the number two driver in the team so if he wanted to stay in F1 in a competitive car then this was the only deal in town.

albert · December 11, 2014, 08:33:34 AM

It's also McLaren's way of saying "do you really want it?" If not Kevin will jump at the chance. What was Magnusson on anyways in 2014?

OldBloke · December 11, 2014, 08:57:46 AM

Quote from: albert;392460It's also McLaren's way of saying "do you really want it?" If not Kevin will jump at the chance. What was Magnusson on anyways in 2014?

I think I saw Â£600,000 mentioned somewhere.

TeaLeaf · December 11, 2014, 09:36:26 AM

Â£500,000 iirc, but Â£500-600k is a lot different to Â£6m.

albert · December 11, 2014, 02:37:30 PM

Darn right, McLaren got the best deal there, and with Magnusson as reserve it makes them strong for 2016 if they decide to let Button go.

Snokio · December 11, 2014, 08:32:37 PM

Thinking about it, There is more than likely clauses in the contract where if 'x' happens, or performance equals 'x' you get 'x', bonus etc etc.