lipstick79 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 OK, so `Nando retired his McLaren a few laps from finishing. Nando `s PU retired a few laps from finishing Coincidence ? IF on BOTH instances with Mclaren Honda HAD finished It would have been in a lowly position Honda ARE in F1 to WIN!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Maybe this McLaren job should be offered to Taku, since he has proven that he knows how to finish with Honda, and he will probably not demand to be rated highly (like 9 out of 10 points for mere showing up on the grid), nor paid excessively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Re:Maybe this McLaren job should be offered to Taku >I was NOT aware that, there were a Mclaren job available. Taku, also does NOT fit the marketing brand of McLaren. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 It is NOT driver - it IS PU !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 7 minutes ago, lipstick79 said: It is NOT driver - it IS PU !!! How do you know? If Alonso has "bad luck" with Honda, Taku has "good luck". Works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 RE:...Works for me >How do U KNOW? Modern F1 IS a TEAM sport Taku, also does NOT fit the marketing brand of McLaren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 10 hours ago, Sakae said: How do you know? If Alonso has "bad luck" with Honda, Taku has "good luck". Works for me. Works for Honda too ! I hope Takuma gets a seat at Sauber replacing Ericson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 4 hours ago, radical-one said: Works for Honda too ! I hope Takuma gets a seat at Sauber replacing Ericson. Possibility of Honda sponsoring a Japanese driver has been allegedly discussed with Kaltenborn already. (More in Sauber thread on this forum). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2017 On 6/13/2017 at 3:12 PM, Sakae said: Possibility of Honda sponsoring a Japanese driver has been allegedly discussed with Kaltenborn already. (More in Sauber thread on this forum). Saw Takuma's interview at NKH Tokyo last night. He's super-humble guy !! I wish he gets a seat at Sauber. He deserves to get back in F1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2017 1 hour ago, radical-one said: Saw Takuma's interview at NKH Tokyo last night. He's super-humble guy !! I wish he gets a seat at Sauber. He deserves to get back in F1 TBH I've never understood why Kobayashi Kamui in his height has not received more support from the Japanese side. I have no personal preferences who would or "should" get (what I call) a development seat with Sauber team, while new generation (Tadasuke Makino?) hones skills to enter the F1. For some irrational reason I think Japan should be able to muster at least one or two top rank competitive drivers if they really set this as their goal. Renault/Nissan should replace Palmer and invest their money properly, French/Japanese drivers. Rivalry between Nissan and Honda could perhaps rekindle deeper interest in this type of racing in East Asia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Sakae said: TBH I've never understood why Kobayashi Kamui in his height has not received more support from the Japanese side. I have no personal preferences who would or "should" get (what I call) a development seat with Sauber team, while new generation (Tadasuke Makino?) hones skills to enter the F1. For some irrational reason I think Japan should be able to muster at least one or two top rank competitive drivers if they really set this as their goal. Renault/Nissan should replace Palmer and invest their money properly, French/Japanese drivers. Rivalry between Nissan and Honda could perhaps rekindle deeper interest in this type of racing in East Asia. Totally agree with you and equally confused how major sponsor/car companies are not supporting or nurturing their local potentials. I guess Japan cares more for Animes and games and other none motorsports stuff these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites