Pietro decent? What do you mean with that? He is good compared to 90% of other racing drivers, but he is no F1 format.JordanMugen wrote: ↑05 Mar 2022, 16:51Pietro is a decent enough driver though?
Wishlist:
1) Piastri
2) Giovanazzi
3) Fittipaldi
It seems that realistically it will be Fittipaldi or Giovanazzi and Alpine won't open their chequebook.
Mercedes GP seemed very keen on promoting De Vries to F1, so maybe they could open their chequebook to buy De Vries some Grand Prix experience at HAAS?
Yes, financially it could have done far more damage to Haas if he stayed as listed in the team in any capacity as it would rule the whole team out so some areas. It would not matter how much Hass had in the bank if it was frozen and other contributors may not want their name associated in any way. Cruel to him, but I think they had little choice in reallityESPImperium wrote: ↑05 Mar 2022, 18:18Its the right call. Cruel on the driver, but the right call with the situation in Ukraine/Russia right now.
As for replacements, its down to Pietro Fitapaldi (Brazilian sponsorship package is being put together, Banko Do Brazil & Petrobas) with Antonio Giovanazzi and Nico Hulkenberg being all stood by, Kevin Magnussen has also been asked if he can step up at short notice with a sponsor package i heard. As for Haas, they are funded, Gene is adding to the budget, plus 1&1/Ionos is rumored to be taking the new title sponsorship with a increased spoinsor package, Ionos Haas-Ferrari anyone?
If world circumstances were different, id have no problem with Mazepin in the seat. With the way things are, im happy he is not.
MAndretti has stated Gene has told him "no" on numerous times. However, we live in strange timesNanosapien wrote: ↑06 Mar 2022, 03:07Hi, I am pretty new to F1technical. What do you think about Haas F1 making a partnership wioth Andretti Motorsport? We know that the Andretti's want to have an F1 team, but path seemed very difficult. Now though with the whole Haas title sponsor situation, could this be a way for Andretti to have an F1 team?
Thanks. Didnt know that took place. As you said times are strange so '"no" may turn to yes.Scorpaguy wrote: ↑06 Mar 2022, 03:19MAndretti has stated Gene has told him "no" on numerous times. However, we live in strange timesNanosapien wrote: ↑06 Mar 2022, 03:07Hi, I am pretty new to F1technical. What do you think about Haas F1 making a partnership wioth Andretti Motorsport? We know that the Andretti's want to have an F1 team, but path seemed very difficult. Now though with the whole Haas title sponsor situation, could this be a way for Andretti to have an F1 team?
See I never felt he should be in F1 anyway. His off track antics before F1 were enough for me to feel that. So I will not miss him one bit!!ESPImperium wrote: ↑05 Mar 2022, 18:18If world circumstances were different, id have no problem with Mazepin in the seat. With the way things are, im happy he is not.
For me it is the other way around. Mazepin in F1 for me was a sad sight, he should not have lasted more than a season. But it does not feel right to see him leave this way.ESPImperium wrote: ↑05 Mar 2022, 18:18If world circumstances were different, id have no problem with Mazepin in the seat. With the way things are, im happy he is not.
But he played his part in keeping one team on the grid who possibly would not have been without that deal.Edax wrote: ↑06 Mar 2022, 10:42For me it is the other way around. Mazepin in F1 for me was a sad sight, he should not have lasted more than a season. But it does not feel right to see him leave this way.ESPImperium wrote: ↑05 Mar 2022, 18:18If world circumstances were different, id have no problem with Mazepin in the seat. With the way things are, im happy he is not.
For me it is a fundamental issue. The whole thing about sports is that every individual should be able to compete against each other, regardless.
Rules and regulations are just about fairness and safety of competition.
Country of origin affects neither. That makes it hard to understand the Motorsport UK ruling since it seems to be aimed directly at blocking athletes.
As for Haas. Of course the sponsorship deal is a different point and everyone could see it coming that he would be sacked because he couldn’t pay the seat. But then at least acknowledge that in the statement. A simple thank you for his efforts (and the millions) he has brought to the team would have made a lot of difference.
This is a complete misperception.Edax wrote: ↑06 Mar 2022, 10:42For me it is the other way around. Mazepin in F1 for me was a sad sight, he should not have lasted more than a season. But it does not feel right to see him leave this way.ESPImperium wrote: ↑05 Mar 2022, 18:18If world circumstances were different, id have no problem with Mazepin in the seat. With the way things are, im happy he is not.
For me it is a fundamental issue. The whole thing about sports is that every individual should be able to compete against each other, regardless.
Rules and regulations are just about fairness and safety of competition.
Country of origin affects neither. That makes it hard to understand the Motorsport UK ruling since it seems to be aimed directly at blocking athletes.
As for Haas. Of course the sponsorship deal is a different point and everyone could see it coming that he would be sacked because he couldn’t pay the seat. But then at least acknowledge that in the statement. A simple thank you for his efforts (and the millions) he has brought to the team would have made a lot of difference.
Done!!
I was talking about the Motorsport UK decision earlier.
https://racer.com/2022/03/02/motorsport ... sh-gp/amp/Motorsport UK has become the first Formula 1 hosting federation to ban Russian and Belarusian drivers from competing, meaning Nikita Mazepin will not be allowed to race in the British Grand Prix even if he retains his Haas drive.