BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 19 20 minutes ago, Sakae said: Why is it not up to TP (Tim Krack) to announce his team's HR changes? Tim and Dr. Marko apparently know each other personally for some time on friendly basis. I don't know why RB back off from escalating Follows departure, but outcome was inevitable, and battle for the non-existent hill was just waste of energy.. Sensible people do sensible things (usually). Why do you think that Sakae. I expected a long drawn out event lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted January 20 Follows is (was) aero chief at RBR. Newey is aero chief at RBR. (At Cambridge he studied aerodynamics. That's his forte.) So, what is AM getting in Fellows? In my experience chief actually doesn't design anything per se. They do discuss merits of various concepts, but actual work is done by educated slaves at computers who very seldom, if at all get credit for job well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted January 21 D/T 2022.01.21 11:49 CET Quote AM design chief could follow Szafnauer to Alpine – report Purge continues as Follows is getting ready to board the ship? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 25 I have a good feeling about AMR. I remember reading they wanted to switch to low-rake years ago, because they had great ideas. Mr Stroll Snr thought otherwise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted January 25 50 minutes ago, BradSpeedMan said: I have a good feeling about AMR. I remember reading they wanted to switch to low-rake years ago, because they had great ideas. Mr Stroll Snr thought otherwise Are you saying that a man with a good idea on his mind left, and one at the root of last year debacle is staying? Seb, bro, hurry up and leave... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 25 20 minutes ago, Sakae said: Are you saying that a man with a good idea on his mind left, and one at the root of last year debacle is staying? Seb, bro, hurry up and leave... It was before they supposely copied the Merc as RP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted January 25 7 hours ago, BradSpeedMan said: because they had great ideas Those ideas R so great, they NEVER made it off the drawing board. Ideas do NOT get result`s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 26 11 hours ago, lipstick79 said: Those ideas R so great, they NEVER made it off the drawing board. Ideas do NOT get result`s. https://www.planetf1.com/news/aston-martin-demoralised-lawrence-stroll/ I was talking about... this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackpebel 0 Report post Posted January 29 Troubled waters for AM. I'm sure they will come strong through this and put up a good contender for 2022. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted January 29 D/T 2022.01.29 16:51 CET To re-state obvious, there is difference running a lingerie store, and a technology company. How one manages sales force in a clothing store, as opposed to sophisticated technical people. I expressed the same concern when it was announced that Seb (regrettably) had joined them. AM is run by grown up men. They do not change, unless they join Shaolin monastery, and that is not on (last I've heard). They will continue where they left it last year. I feel actually sorry for M. Krack. My wish is for Seb to leave that place, before he gets again humiliated, and not because he cannot drive a fast car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackpebel 0 Report post Posted January 30 https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-relief-for-sebastian-vettel-co-as-aston-martin-quash-rumor-of-missing-2022-f1-test-in-barcelona/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted January 30 They change management in critical stage of car development, and that is suppose to be a masterstroke? Oh well. Seb, bro, are you really sure you want to stay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 31 9 hours ago, Sakae said: They change management in critical stage of car development, and that is suppose to be a masterstroke? Oh well. Seb, bro, are you really sure you want to stay? We will see... They are building a rocket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted January 31 22 minutes ago, BradSpeedMan said: We will see... They are building a rocket Despite all denials (usual business), the article was referring to an insider who asserted that project is late. Momentarily cannot recall, but have they passed a crash test yet? As far as rockets go, I will believe it, when Seb confirms it. For now, plausible speculation is in realm of cutting corners just to please the boss and meet the deadline. We will see...when did I hear that one before? Oh yeah, last year... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Sakae said: Despite all denials (usual business), the article was referring to an insider who asserted that project is late. Momentarily cannot recall, but have they passed a crash test yet? As far as rockets go, I will believe it, when Seb confirms it. For now, plausible speculation is in realm of cutting corners just to please the boss and meet the deadline. We will see...when did I hear that one before? Oh yeah, last year... They were hampered by that floor., plus they don't have those resources of Merc. Hopefully the budget cap will provide some... equality. Have faith my friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted January 31 2 minutes ago, BradSpeedMan said: They were hampered by that floor., plus they don't have those resources of Merc. Hopefully the budget cap will provide some... equality. Have faith my friend Brad, over time what I am in here you seems to be calm, intelligent fellow, and nice to exchange some ideas on racing related subjects, but do you really believe that budget will provide equality? Well, there is no harm to dream... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted January 31 17 minutes ago, Sakae said: Brad, over time what I am in here you seems to be calm, intelligent fellow, and nice to exchange some ideas on racing related subjects, but do you really believe that budget will provide equality? Well, there is no harm to dream... Lol Probably not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 3 D/T 2022.02.03 19:17 CET Quote The team will now be officially known as “Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted February 3 Bring BACK Force Indea & Racing Point > Everybody likes Cheese & Onion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 4 D/T 2022.02.04 07:03 CET Vettel and Alonso – will patience allow for winless seasons? Quote With a combined tally of six titles and 85 victories, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel are two of F1’s best talents. But will midfield machinery in 2022 be able to satisfy the veteran pair? I am not certain that either of drivers actually can answer that question. Departure from F1 by both is possible. Sebastian expected already last year a better car, and he will probably not want to wait another 4 years for something better, while his rivals aren't frozen in time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 10 Seb's new Babe... I have no words, but... Wow...... Just Wow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 10 Strictly speaking this is Sebastian teammate's car, but color looks good on this vehicle. Front wing too, despite not knowing how effective it will be. First impression - not bad at all, but we will need much more. As stated by a rival team's manager, this is just beginning, and what we will see actually in races will be something else again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 10 14 minutes ago, Sakae said: Strictly speaking this is Sebastian teammate's car, but color looks good on this vehicle. Front wing too, despite not knowing how effective it will be. First impression - not bad at all, but we will need much more. As stated by a rival team's manager, this is just beginning, and what we will see actually in races will be something else again. That front wing is quite high? Lots of input from Vettel into car development tho Sakae Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 10 Just now, BradSpeedMan said: That front wing is quite high? Lots of input from Vettel into car development tho Sakae Seb has been quoted: Quote He had nothing but positive words to say about both the car and the team... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 11 AM #18 had a filming day. So, who was driving it? British media from ingrown modesty rather not say.Aston Martin #18 had a filming day. Both drivers were scheduled to take a spin. I wish Seb would spill his first thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
