raptor-22 Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Yeah, that was it. For now only Grosjean, but Haas has said he will be partnered by a Ferrari reserve. JEV or Gutierrez - most rumors suggesting it will be the Mexican. Renault has signed a letter of intent with Lotus keeping them from going bust. Sad situation that. I think JEV will go to Renault. Prost will be the brand ambassador there and he (apparently) is a JEV fan. Both of them being French and all. Then it's only Marussia that need to sort drivers and I think what happens there is dependent on their engine deal. Talking about engines: one fine mess RBR got themselves into and then handling it like chops. Can't imagine why ANYONE would actually want to supply them. Because they already have an engine supply lined up?can't see any other reasons why they would fire Renault a year early. Rbr aren't stupid. They must know what they doing. Obtaining ferrari or Mercedes-Benz engines isn't going to happen and they know it. There are rumours vw has an engine but the Vw plans were for a works outfit. I suspect we may still see a vw engine in the rb and rebranded in the toro rosso Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Iwan Kemp Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Because they already have an engine supply lined up?can't see any other reasons why they would fire Renault a year early. Rbr aren't stupid. They must know what they doing. Obtaining ferrari or Mercedes-Benz engines isn't going to happen and they know it.There are rumours vw has an engine but the Vw plans were for a works outfit. I suspect we may still see a vw engine in the rb and rebranded in the toro rosso You reckon in time for next year?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Because they already have an engine supply lined up?can't see any other reasons why they would fire Renault a year early. Rbr aren't stupid. They must know what they doing. Obtaining ferrari or Mercedes-Benz engines isn't going to happen and they know it.There are rumours vw has an engine but the Vw plans were for a works outfit. I suspect we may still see a vw engine in the rb and rebranded in the toro rossothat's my feeling on it as well...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 You reckon in time for next year?We dunno what they've been working on in their factories. Too clouded in diesel fumes to see past the fence raptor-22, Pure Savage, Iwan Kemp and 2 others 5
Pure Savage Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Maybe VW are making a 1.6 diesel motor for F1 Steven Knoetze (sk27) and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Iwan Kemp Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 "Like I said, I have no ideas about these talks with Renault, Ferrari, Mercedes, Lamborghini – whatever it is. We just have to be patient at this stage." - Kvyat Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 "Like I said, I have no ideas about these talks with Renault, Ferrari, Mercedes, Lamborghini – whatever it is. We just have to be patient at this stage." - Kvyat Which means VAG
Iwan Kemp Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Red Bull back in talks with Renault over F1 engine supplyhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121233
raptor-22 Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 The funny thing is they never stopped talking with Renault. They have a valid contract for engine supply for next year.
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 The funny thing is they never stopped talking with Renault. They have a valid contract for engine supply for next year.Coincidentily VW have had to put all projects on hold because of their diesel scandal. Perhaps they were in fact in talks with RBR but circumstances have now dictated that they pursue Renault, at least for one more year as per their contract......
dracs Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Coincidentily VW have had to put all projects on hold because of their diesel scandal. Perhaps they were in fact in talks with RBR but circumstances have now dictated that they pursue Renault, at least for one more year as per their contract......VW were never going to supply them in 2016 regardless... Anyone year Horner responding to Eddie Jordan's comments during quali about his backtracking to Renault - quite funny all round - but just a tad defensive I'd say.
raptor-22 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 I believe the 2016 and 2017 plan was to run the engine in the red Bull under the Lamborghini or Bugatti names until the team would rebranded to wahtever Volkswagen wants to call the team.AudiVolkswagenAuto UnionBugatti take your pick. Red Bull needed to get out of the Renault contract to make this happen and Renault gave them the perfect excuse by delivering grenades instead of F1 engines. The plan, whatever it is has obviously come unstuck now with VW embroiled in an emissions cheating scandal
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 How funny was that Alonso chirp over the radio!!!!
Iwan Kemp Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 How funny was that Alonso chirp over the radio!!!! Missed it. What did he say this time round?
Pure Savage Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Ha ha ha Iwan Kemp, dracs, raptor-22 and 1 other 4
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