Nico and Lewis

[Tashyboy]

moan all you like about Rosberg being the champion ,but it was over 21 races and he led the championship for 17 of the 21 races .so whinger hamilton had a couple of breakdowns ,who cares there was enough races in the season to win the title .

Dont think anyone is moaning about Rosberg being champion, think there moaning about what Hamilton was told to do, so Rosberg could become champion.Basically he put two fingers up.
You can moan all you like about Hamilton, not you but in general. But, and not a single person has said this. If Hamilton had gone off into the distance and shown his vast superiority once again, ie followed team orders, there would of been uproar. We would now be arguing all day about how F1 is fixed, which to an extent it showed it is on Sunday. Personally I would like to see Hamilton leave and go to another team.

 

[MegaSteve]

Personally I would like to see Hamilton leave and go to another team.

Personally I'd like to see Rosberg leave and prove it's him as much him as the car...

Hamilton has nothing to prove, having already lifted the championship driving for a different team...

 

[bobmac]

Next season it's all change again.
Bigger, louder, faster cars.
Who knows who will develop the best car although it will probably be one of the 'big' teams.
It will certainly be fun to watch 4 or 5 cars finishing within a few seconds of each other every race.

Will it happen? let's hope so.

Lastly, can Jenson Button replace Steve Jones please

 

[ger147]

Next season it's all change again.
Bigger, louder, faster cars.
Who knows who will develop the best car although it will probably be one of the 'big' teams.
It will certainly be fun to watch 4 or 5 cars finishing within a few seconds of each other every race.

Will it happen? let's hope so.

Lastly, can Jenson Button replace Steve Jones please

Who is Steve Jones?

 

[bobmac]

Who is Steve Jones?

He's the host of CH4 F1 programme

 

[SaintHacker]

Next season it's all change again.
Bigger, louder, faster cars.

Fingers crossed. Booked my Silverstone tickets in September, already counting down the days!

 

[MegaSteve]

Lastly, can Jenson Button replace Steve Jones please

If Jenson is to replace anyone from the reporting teams please let it be Ted...


Believe Jenson is still contracted to McClaren [Honda] for another year...
Too big an asset for marketing/promoting the team to let away too easily..

 

[ger147]

He's the host of CH4 F1 programme

Apologies, I always forget C4 cover F1 as well.

 

[USER1999]

F1 has always been about the team. Back in the day, the number one driver could swap cars with his team mates. Fangio and Collins springs to mind. A joint second in Collins car secured Fangio the world champs after his own steering broke.

 

[MegaSteve]

F1 has always been about the team. Back in the day, the number one driver could swap cars with his team mates. Fangio and Collins springs to mind. A joint second in Collins car secured Fangio the world champs after his own steering broke.

Yes they did... Were 'gentlemen' racers in them days... Racing for the crack rather than the dosh...

 

[Smiffy]

Who is Steve Jones?

A right prat.

 

[Beezerk]

Nico retiring, didn't see that coming.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Seems Rosberg has retired from F1 ?!

 

[GeeJay]

Wow!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38185846

Big decision and a courageous one. Good for him, clearly what he wants. Good luck to him.

 

[User62651]

Wow!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38185846

Big decision and a courageous one. Good for him, clearly what he wants. Good luck to him.

I agree, has re-evaluated what's important in life after becoming champ, probably figures the chances of a repeat are slim so he's peaked and the high risks involved in F1, especially when you have family and kiddies is not worth the risk. Has had a good run at it.

 

[Tashyboy]

So the next question is who is sitting in his old seat next year.

 

[Alex1975]

So the next question is who is sitting in his old seat next year.

Jenson....

 

[Smiffy]

Jenson....

Vettel

 

[Fyldewhite]

Don't know the relevant contract situations or buy out clauses etc but would like to see Ricciardo or even Verstappen given the chance in the best car (assuming it will again be the best car next season with the changes). Vettel has seemed to me unhappy with his lot this season......and that would have the added bonus that they could again favour a German in the garage ......and the Princess could continue to fuel the conspiracy enthusiasts

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Don't know the relevant contract situations or buy out clauses etc but would like to see Ricciardo or even Verstappen given the chance in the best car (assuming it will again be the best car next season with the changes). Vettel has seemed to me unhappy with his lot this season......and that would have the added bonus that they could again favour a German in the garage ......and the Princess could continue to fuel the conspiracy enthusiasts

From what I understand Verstappen is well & truly locked in by the Red Bull organisation. As for Vettel, I don't think Mercedes would be very keen. One high maintenance driver is enough, certainly don't need another.

Maybe the young chap (Ocon) at Manor as he is already part of the Merc driver programme and has looked pretty good in an uncompetitive car.