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Laughable.... I did not intend to kill the guy when I walked in on him and my wife, but he is dead by my hand...... No sweat man, just be a good boy next time, carry on... oh and you can't look at your neighbors daughter next week....

This was clearly a case of the great MB being embarrassed on race day by even the likes of little Lotus, going to Bernie and the powers at be, and demanding assistance in getting a "grip" on the tire set ups or they might just pack their toys and go home.

Don't anyone talk about NASCAR again....lol

 

In other words they didn't want to give out any penalties but Merc offered them one. So now they can say they did their job and punished Merc.

So if that's all the penalty is going to be. Can we expect to see any other teams decide to go testing with a 2013 can and current drivers only to have to give up a young driver test?

 

That is an oldy but goody...I remember it well..wow, that was 10 years ago???

 

Now that it is official, who do you think will take Webber's spot at Red Bull next year?

 

One had to wonder how long a driver of Mark Webber's caliber would race in Sebastian's shadow, be it by talent or team orders. To be able to leave and become a big part of Porsche's return to the highest level of sports car racing will not be a step down, but an opportunity for him to cast his own shadow again, I wish him well and will be following closely!!

His replacement at Red Bull? Not sure, but it is hard to see Kimi wanting to be a number two driver at Red Bull, or Lotus letting him go right now, only the checkbook knows for sure.

 

Agreed I don't see Kimi or Seb playing number 2. Also Lotus seems to have found some money to be able to keep Kimi on. I think Ricciardo or maybe someone like di Resta or Sutil.

 

Mark is a great guy & hugely talented driver. I'm very happy he has landed a very good ride with Porsche in sports cars. I see it as a step up or at the least a lateral move for Mark. Good luck Mark!

 

I'm surprised at the timing of the announcement, just a few days ago he was talking like he wouldn't even be talking to RedBull about it till August or so.

I also wonder if he'll drive the rest of the year to support Seb (team orders!) or if he'll fold his tent now and let them make the change early?

I think they may bring JEV along, since that's how Seb got his start and he's been showing some fire lately.

 

I think Kimi would have fun at Red Bull, but I'm not sure it's a good match.....

It is interesting to think about tho - they not only want the two drivers who can give the best results, but who also can work together to give the team the maximum points at every race, cause even tho we pay attention to the driver's championship, in the end the money comes from the Constructors Championship..... that's what's important to the team. It's a business after all......

And while having the Champ driver may help with sponsorship, you need consistant good results to win it all in the constructor's.

On that end, Kimi with his consistant results would be a good choice, and I doubt he cares whether he's considered the #1 or #2 driver, as long as he gets a competetive car. He's one of the few drivers who would simply prove his point with his driving, not his comments.

 

If I had to bet, it would be on a younger driver considering that by 2015-16, Sebastian might suffer wonder lust......and Italy would be a beautiful place to go....

 

Tough life :devil:

 

Hmmmm me thinks Seb has always followed "his" team orders....