Williams F1

There were plenty of rumours in Austria.

Perhaps the most speculation was about Max and Merc . . . but then he went and scored RBRs first win this season and also Honda's first win for a very long time. There's no doubt Honda are making great strides.

It seems certain Gasly will depart RBR. Tost says that Kvyat has probably earned his place back but other rumours put Hulk next to Max.

Hulk is looking to be replaced at Renault by Ocon. The word is that Hulk may quit F1 for Formula E with Porsche. Maybe an option of course. At least you have a chance of wins and podiums. In all his time in F1, Hulk hasn't scored a single podium or finished higher than 7th.

Journalists were not very kind to Kubica in Austria. The situation at Williams does not appear to be working out for Robert or his sponsor, who is unlikely to continue with Williams in 2020. But I think we knew that already.

So it makes Gasly or Kvyat or Albon available for us.
Sirotkin is there too but not so many talents comming out of F2.When Latifi is 2nd there, you should question the level of that competition.

I hope we won't finish with Latifi or Kubica but considering last few line up changes, there's a strong chance for Latifi, unfortunately.

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We have George on a two year contract, right? Unfortunately the other seat will most likely go to the highest bidder, or the poor guy who gets stuck without a seat when the music stops. We’re not exactly an attractive option at the moment.

I can understand the Hulk wanting to leave for FE - it’s such a shame that he never made it into a top team, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon. Midfield in F1 vs potential wins in FE...?

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there's a strong chance for Latifi, unfortunately.

How about 99@ ?

I'm sure there's no budget for a non-paying driver . . . we are probably lucky
to retain George. If he were a free agent, without a Mercedes tie, he might be somewhere else next year.

I think Gasly will almost certainly depart F1. Like Palmer, and perhaps Vandoorne, maybe he was lucky to win F2 in a weak year?

Nice guy, like Hartley, but not really F1 material.

Wouldn't expect Kubica, Gastly to be on the grid next year. Latifi does seem to be the logical choice from a financial perspective and hes clearly going to be faster than Kubica so that's a slam dunk for Williams.

Haven't really been looking at the juniors but we have a lot of worthwhile talent on the grid right now and only 2 wasted seats as named above.

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Haven't really been looking at the juniors but we have a lot of worthwhile talent on the grid right now and only 2 wasted seats as named above.

You are not including Stroll ???

I think we will be RUS / LAT next year. OCO as an outside chance but I doubt Merc want to put him in such a dog of a car. They are clearly lining RUS up as a replacement for HAM as a No.1 driver and he has the skills but it won't kill him to be at the back for a couple years.

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Haven't really been looking at the juniors but we have a lot of worthwhile talent on the grid right now and only 2 wasted seats as named above.

You are not including Stroll ???

Stroll is a poor qualifier but he delivers well in races. Qualifying performance may come with experience

I’d be really happy with Gasly. He’s not done well at Red Bull against Max, but he was pretty good at Toro Rosso. I doubt he has funding though, since he’s been backed by RB thus far. Obviously Ocon/Russel would be ideal, but I can’t see that happening.

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Haven't really been looking at the juniors but we have a lot of worthwhile talent on the grid right now and only 2 wasted seats as named above.

You are not including Stroll ???

Stroll is a poor qualifier but he delivers well in races. Qualifying performance may come with experience

Totally agree with Mike on that one.... If stroll could just get himself up the grid a bit more, he is showing hes not a fool.... Remember at Williams he was really good at gaining places at the start but couldn't hold onto them because of the cars bad performance. This year he can hold them off because he has better machinery .... His qualifying must be getting frustrating for him too im sure.

Pat Fry is leaving McLaren- possibly on his way to Williams? This could be good news - the current McLaren chassis is pretty good.

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Pat Fry is leaving McLaren- possibly on his way to Williams? This could be good news - the current McLaren chassis is pretty good.
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Surely he would have more sense than to go to the TD graveyard. I don't think anyone will touch williams at the moment.

6 months of gardening leave! So, who's gonna be there to lead the development path for next season car?

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I don't think anyone will touch williams at the moment.

Someone will certainly do. The opportunities in F1 for top technical people are very limited.

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Pat Fry is leaving McLaren- possibly on his way to Williams? This could be good news - the current McLaren chassis is pretty good.
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Surely he would have more sense than to go to the TD graveyard. I don't think anyone will touch williams at the moment.

McLaren weren’t exactly in the best shape when Fry (re)joined them.

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6 months of gardening leave! So, who's gonna be there to lead the development path for next season car?

Sure about that? I thought Fry was only covering while whatsisname did his gardening leave from Toro Rosso. Oh yes, James Key.

Oh hang about, you are correct . . . 'since he had been working on the 2020 car'.

If I understood correctly, Williams are as yet undecided as to whether the current concept can be developed. I think at the moment the assumption is it can. Robson said there was nothing 'baked in',



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From what I have read Fry's gardening leave would stop him from joining another team before the 2020 car hits the track.

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From what I have read Fry's gardening leave would stop him from joining another team before the 2020 car hits the track.

Plus he's a nice guy . . . I hope they leave him in peace to enjoy his retirement.

Since we only get bad boys, I'm hoping we pick up on Zander. That was certainly the best Sauber in a long time. Seems like he can put a bottle of wine to good use. What's not to like?

PKN Orlen, allegedly, only has paid until the summer break.
Ocon or Latifi on the move for a race seat?

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PKN Orlen, allegedly, only has paid until the summer break.
Ocon or Latifi on the move for a race seat?

Do you have a source for that?