Moderator Tommy Posted March 11, 2022 Moderator Posted March 11, 2022 1 minute ago, RondónEFC said: Covid I knew it. What a shitty timing too.
Panflute Posted June 2, 2022 Posted June 2, 2022 I see the great 'kicking the legs from under Ricciardo's chair' campaign has begun in F1 media.
MUFC Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 https://www.planetf1.com/news/daniel-ricciardo-seeking-21-million-dollar-pay-out-for-mclaren-contract-termination/
Moderator Tommy Posted August 9, 2022 Moderator Posted August 9, 2022 21 Mio Dollars to not drive an F1 car? And I've been doing it for free all this time.
Toinho Posted August 10, 2022 Posted August 10, 2022 I don't follow Formula 1 really at all, except keep an eye out for results, but is Ricciardo actually 'good'?
Devil-Dick Willie Posted August 10, 2022 Posted August 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Toinho said: I don't follow Formula 1 really at all, except keep an eye out for results, but is Ricciardo actually 'good'? There are no good drivers. Just good teams/cars. What I hate about the sport the most. You could have put 6 or 7 drivers in Hamiltons car last year and they'd have finished top 2 as well.
Panflute Posted August 10, 2022 Posted August 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Toinho said: I don't follow Formula 1 really at all, except keep an eye out for results, but is Ricciardo actually 'good'? He is a good or even great driver who was at one point tipped to be a future world champion. Super talented for sure, but at least from what we can see it seems that he is really struggling to extract performance from the McLaren car. Some drivers are seemingly able to get he most out of a car no matter how it drives, but Ricciardo appears to be one of those drivers who needs a car to fit his driving style in order for him to flourish. That said, he showed to possess a lot of talent when he was with Red Bull and with Renault, but no doubt there are people who could do much better with the package he has currently, as his shown by his teammate.
nudge Posted August 10, 2022 Posted August 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, Panflute said: He is a good or even great driver who was at one point tipped to be a future world champion. Super talented for sure, but at least from what we can see it seems that he is really struggling to extract performance from the McLaren car. Some drivers are seemingly able to get he most out of a car no matter how it drives, but Ricciardo appears to be one of those drivers who needs a car to fit his driving style in order for him to flourish. That said, he showed to possess a lot of talent when he was with Red Bull and with Renault, but no doubt there are people who could do much better with the package he has currently, as his shown by his teammate. I believe his self-professed lack of interest and knowledge of the technical side of the sport is hurting him a lot, especially now with such massive changes to the cars.
Moderator Tommy Posted August 24, 2022 Moderator Posted August 24, 2022 54 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: Who’ve they got lined up? Piastri.
MUFC Posted September 8, 2022 Posted September 8, 2022 Read various reports he'll be a reserve driver at Merc or Ferrari.
Panflute Posted September 9, 2022 Posted September 9, 2022 So... HRT Toro Rosso Red Bull Renault McLaren And now possibly Mercedes as a reserve driver. Truly the Ibrahimovic of F1.
Moderator Tommy Posted September 9, 2022 Moderator Posted September 9, 2022 He's one of the top earners in F1. He'd have to take a massive paycut to become a reserve driver anywhere. Granted, that 20+ Mio € he got from McLaren probably keeps him afloat for a while.
Panflute Posted September 9, 2022 Posted September 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Tommy said: He's one of the top earners in F1. He'd have to take a massive paycut to become a reserve driver anywhere. Granted, that 20+ Mio € he got from McLaren probably keeps him afloat for a while. Given that he's been pretty vocal about wanting to remain in F1 and taking a hiatus if needed, I think there's a possibility he'd settle for a reserve role if it's his only means of staying in F1 during the 2023 season. Plus, I doubt many teams are willing or even able to give him a top salary after this season.
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