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unfortunately, it's not looking like an auspicious return to Formula 1 for Honda...
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re: McLaren driver decision - the board and Ron could not come to an agreement. Oh boy, things are now going to get interesting if they let this drag on. It certainly adds another delay to the Honda-McLaren setup unfortunately. Later in the year, when the car is a underperforming, and battling for mid grid status, they'll have this indecision to thank for that.
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I dont believe that driver selection have anything to do wth the Car development at this stage of the game....now if they still have not made up their minds on drivers prior to the start of testing that would be another story.
I think that Ron (who is a very smart Businessman) knows exactly who he want's to drive for his Team next year, and I don't think it either Button or Alonso...Just my thoughts.
Bram
I think that Ron (who is a very smart Businessman) knows exactly who he want's to drive for his Team next year, and I don't think it either Button or Alonso...Just my thoughts.
Bram
any ERS technicians available ? Honda F1 is looking to hire you http://www.racestaff.com/job/657
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JD you are correct. From what I've been told today from across the pond..
Ojjeh and Dennis both hold 25% shares and used to be such close partners that they their shares were often lumped together. They've reportedly had some disagreements of late, plus Ojjeh has health issues, and Dennis plans to buy out his shares. Dennis would also like to buy out a portion of the Bahraini shareholding (50%) to give him overall control of the team, but he needs to find outside investment to do so
the board is willing to delay this decision until the deadline for Dennis finding new investment passes. If he is able to buy them out, he will pick Magnussen. If not, they will go with Button. In the interim, though, Dennis is spending time in Denmark talking to potential sponsors so the board will choose Magnussen without him necessarily needing to buy him out. The board meeting was not designed to choose a driver but rather for Dennis to further pitch Magnussen and for the board to either reluctantly accept this or continue to delay the final choice.
and Bram, yes no talk of Alonso from anyone.. Hmmm??? I'll keep digging..
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JD you are correct. From what I've been told today from across the pond..
Ojjeh and Dennis both hold 25% shares and used to be such close partners that they their shares were often lumped together. They've reportedly had some disagreements of late, plus Ojjeh has health issues, and Dennis plans to buy out his shares. Dennis would also like to buy out a portion of the Bahraini shareholding (50%) to give him overall control of the team, but he needs to find outside investment to do so
the board is willing to delay this decision until the deadline for Dennis finding new investment passes. If he is able to buy them out, he will pick Magnussen. If not, they will go with Button. In the interim, though, Dennis is spending time in Denmark talking to potential sponsors so the board will choose Magnussen without him necessarily needing to buy him out. The board meeting was not designed to choose a driver but rather for Dennis to further pitch Magnussen and for the board to either reluctantly accept this or continue to delay the final choice.
and Bram, yes no talk of Alonso from anyone.. Hmmm??? I'll keep digging..
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Cool insider update..
McLaren-Honda driver lineup to be announced tomorrow. I hope they keep Button to partner Alonso.
me too
Alonzo and ??? Honda has a record of bringing their own Number 2 driver. Granted, JB's fondness of Japanese culture may be enough. Will they bring Takuma Sato out of retirement / Indy Car?
Miner
Miner
Nope, looks like Jenny will be partnering Fernando next year! We'll get confirmation in a few hours!!
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/30328327
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/30328327
Magnussen didn't really strike me as impressive in his rookie year. Bottas on the other hand, I'm very impressed with his driving and demeanor.
yes Button and Alonso.. oh boy, Ron can't be happy
At least he won't have to deal w/ the "Who is number 1 driver questions?"
For sure Ron is not a happy guy with this line-up....well let's see what the two OLDest Men on the F1 grid can do for McLaren next year. Hoping the Honda power Unit can give them a boost, but Merc seem to be way ahead and will continue that form into 2015.
Bram
Bram
I've heard Honda are content as they are getting experienced driver "feedback" for their development of the engine.
True,I'm happy with choice of Mclaren.It will be more frendly relation in team with JB .
I have some good vibrations about next year.
Content and winning are two different things...
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Foundation ??? Can you explain?
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