VetteIfan 0 Posted September 8, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFtwPpKarKsFrom the horses mouth: "It seems that Spanish TV is believing more in me than at some stages in my team" I think this was from Spa. The Thursday of this race weekend he was also asked "Can you guarantee you'll be at Red Bull next season?". To which he simply replied "No... but I have a contract with the team ". "I have offers from other teams it's true, nothing is decided yet". There was even a report in Italy (again) that Vettel (with a Mclaren offer on the table) wants "certain technical assurances" on Mclaren's car for next year. Apparently Honda are eager to show Vettel some "exciting" data relating to their new engine. I don't know if it's just me, but all this doesn't sound cast iron commitment to Red Bull. Even if the reports from Italy are BS, his quotes can't be ignored. Not all is well behind the scenes at RB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jiggy 5 Posted September 9, 2014 I really wouldn't want to see Vettel at McLaren. One of my favorite drivers at my least favorite F1-team.Although I can't blame him for not joining Ferrari, that's on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMSKRR 3 Posted September 9, 2014 As I've said in the past, I'd like to see Vettel somewhere new, prove he can win a WDC in a new team. I hope he goes there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted September 16, 2014 Rumors from Italy say that today Ferrari will announce Vettel for 2015 http://www.f1today.net/en/news/vettel-to-be-announced-by-ferrari-today-for-2015?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APR193 0 Posted September 16, 2014 mike96 said: Rumors from Italy say that today Ferrari will announce Vettel for 2015 http://www.f1today.net/en/news/vettel-to-be-announced-by-ferrari-today-for-2015?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Not saying it will happen, but Vettel was quoted at Monza saying (something very close to - I can't remember what it was exactly) "I have a contract with RBR next year, but that doesn't mean I will be here" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted September 16, 2014 APR193 said: mike96 said: Rumors from Italy say that today Ferrari will announce Vettel for 2015 http://www.f1today.net/en/news/vettel-to-be-announced-by-ferrari-today-for-2015?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Not saying it will happen, but Vettel was quoted at Monza saying (something very close to - I can't remember what it was exactly) "I have a contract with RBR next year, but that doesn't mean I will be here" Yeah I believe he said that when he was asked about McLaren and I think he admitted there was an approach from Woking for 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APR193 0 Posted September 16, 2014 mike96 said: APR193 said: mike96 said: Rumors from Italy say that today Ferrari will announce Vettel for 2015 http://www.f1today.net/en/news/vettel-to-be-announced-by-ferrari-today-for-2015?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Not saying it will happen, but Vettel was quoted at Monza saying (something very close to - I can't remember what it was exactly) "I have a contract with RBR next year, but that doesn't mean I will be here" Yeah I believe he said that when he was asked about McLaren and I think he admitted there was an approach from Woking for 2016. I know Ferrari aren't exactly setting the world on fire with their pace either, but joining McLaren would make no sense. The Honda engine, even if its as good as the Mercedes, will mean nothing if the car is still as bad as it is. Its probably the worst car out of the Mercedes powered cars. The Toro Rosso is probably an equal car to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jiggy 5 Posted September 16, 2014 mike96 said: Rumors from Italy say that today Ferrari will announce Vettel for 2015 http://www.f1today.net/en/news/vettel-to-be-announced-by-ferrari-today-for-2015?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter happyface.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMSKRR 3 Posted September 16, 2014 I hope he leaves. I want Vettel somewhere different and I hope Alonso wins a 3rd WDC as he deserves it, so it might be a good move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukedfrt 91 Posted September 16, 2014 As much as i don't want him to leave Ferrari, if Alonso gets a Red Bull i'm happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted September 17, 2014 Lukedfrt said: As much as i don't want him to leave Ferrari, if Alonso gets a Red Bull i'm happy. Not so sure about that. RB seems like a ship which is slowly starting to sink. Newey gone, Prodromou gone.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LowKeyRacer 0 Posted September 17, 2014 GoldenColt said: Lukedfrt said: As much as i don't want him to leave Ferrari, if Alonso gets a Red Bull i'm happy. Not so sure about that. RB seems like a ship which is slowly starting to sink. Newey gone, Prodromou gone.... I don't think sinking is the right term. I don't think Merc is that far in front, and no one else will get close to redbull once their power units are sorted by renault? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APR193 0 Posted September 17, 2014 LowKeyRacer said: GoldenColt said: Lukedfrt said: As much as i don't want him to leave Ferrari, if Alonso gets a Red Bull i'm happy. Not so sure about that. RB seems like a ship which is slowly starting to sink. Newey gone, Prodromou gone.... I don't think sinking is the right term. I don't think Merc is that far in front, and no one else will get close to redbull once their power units are sorted by renault? You mean IF they are sorted by Renault. If they are, the RBR is as good as the Merc (or very very close) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted September 17, 2014 And you're both assuming that without Newey's input the future RB-chassis will be as good as the ones from 2010-2013. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 89 Posted September 17, 2014 Anyone got the power unit stats between Vettel and Ricciardo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted September 17, 2014 couger1981 said: Anyone got the power unit stats between Vettel and Ricciardo? I think they always get released on Thursday or Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 89 Posted September 17, 2014 mike96 said: couger1981 said: Anyone got the power unit stats between Vettel and Ricciardo? I think they always get released on Thursday or Friday. How about from Monza? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APR193 0 Posted September 17, 2014 GoldenColt said: And you're both assuming that without Newey's input the future RB-chassis will be as good as the ones from 2010-2013. There is this as well. If RBR had a Merc engine this year they'd be right with Mercedes, but even if Renault get the engine up to the performance it needs to be, doesn't mean the car will be up to scratch. No-one knows how much the changes at RBR are going to affect 2015/16/17 cars though. Might make no difference at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukedfrt 91 Posted September 17, 2014 From a championship point of view, I would rather be at Red Bull for the next few seasons compared to Ferrari if i was Alonso. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRTheIceman 0 Posted September 19, 2014 GoldenColt said: Lukedfrt said: As much as i don't want him to leave Ferrari, if Alonso gets a Red Bull i'm happy. Not so sure about that. RB seems like a ship which is slowly starting to sink. Newey gone, Prodromou gone.... Yeah but Ferrari have already sunk, and now they're drowning each other in the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted September 20, 2014 https://twitter.com/f1writers/status/513350710088716288https://twitter.com/pitlanetalk/status/513250341023129601 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukedfrt 91 Posted September 21, 2014 Stay at Ferrari Fernando! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted September 22, 2014 Lukedfrt said: Stay at Ferrari Fernando! https://twitter.com/pitlanetalk/status/513965622783639552 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 89 Posted September 22, 2014 mike96 said: Lukedfrt said: Stay at Ferrari Fernando! https://twitter.com/pitlanetalk/status/513965622783639552 Hope he follows Webber's lead and goes to Sports cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommig1995 0 Posted September 22, 2014 mike96 said: Lukedfrt said: Stay at Ferrari Fernando! https://twitter.com/pitlanetalk/status/513965622783639552 Yeah, but it's an Italian newspaper, so everything is BS, and less trustworthy than the Daily Mail.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
