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I’ll stop complaining next year I promise. I’m still broken up that the McLaren / Riccardo partnership failed so badly.BosF1 wrote: ↑31 Oct 2022, 18:47It really has nothing to do with that. I get your point and believe or not, I partially agree with it. McLaren hasn't build an easy to drive nor championship contending car, I think nobody is disputing that. But repeating over and over again that the car characteristics aren't to the drivers likings, does not change anything. It also does not change the fact that in McLaren's opinion Ricciardo has underdelivered, whether we agree or not. In the end they have most parameters to make a balanced decision and time will tell if they are right or not.
Further details of Oscar Piastri’s ongoing position within the Alpine Formula 1 team are set to be decided in the coming days.
Piastri’s immediate future is therefore unclear, with the external impression that he has been benched prior to his departure to McLaren.
Officially, that is not until January 1 next year, though there are hopes from his new employer that it might be earlier – potentially as soon as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix next month.
Securing an early release would enable Piastri to take part in the end-of-season test in Yas Marina, which takes place following the season finale.
“Our legal teams are discussing that now,” Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer said when asked about a potential early release.
Yes, they are.Mostlyeels wrote: ↑02 Nov 2022, 04:03Are Speedcafe generally considered reliable?
https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/11/01/al ... r-piastri/
Further details of Oscar Piastri’s ongoing position within the Alpine Formula 1 team are set to be decided in the coming days.
Piastri’s immediate future is therefore unclear, with the external impression that he has been benched prior to his departure to McLaren.
Officially, that is not until January 1 next year, though there are hopes from his new employer that it might be earlier – potentially as soon as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix next month.
Securing an early release would enable Piastri to take part in the end-of-season test in Yas Marina, which takes place following the season finale.
“Our legal teams are discussing that now,” Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer said when asked about a potential early release.
I don’t think Alpine cares too much about “optics” specially not when it shows them ruthless… They just want money to release Piastri early, the question is how much value does it has for McLaren, how much is the Team willing to pay for that.geogate wrote: ↑02 Nov 2022, 08:54I know Mclaren are working toward this, at least there being a chance of it. I believe they will at least try to get him into the 35M before the end of year.
It should also be noted that Alonso is driving with AM for the Abu Dhabi test, and Gasly is expected to drive for Alpine, so it will be pretty bad optics for them to buck the norm for apparent spite against one particular driver
It is underrated how much of a positive impact for the team has been to not have had many incidents on track… McLaren is the Team with the most laps completed so far this season.Mostlyeels wrote: ↑03 Nov 2022, 20:39A great read, you get some impression about how tight the project management must be. Very interesting perspective on upgrades too, that they're more long term than just "bolt on a few parts and make it go a bit faster".
Gives you a feel for how much it would affect development if the drivers were binning the car too.
