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  1. 635CSI

    635CSI F1 Rookie

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    I think him and George will get on very well together.
     
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  2. Etcetera

    Etcetera Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Interesting move by Williams. Shows that the patient is alive and kicking.
     
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  3. william

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    I think the appointment of Jost Capito as CEO of Williams GP will be more significant for the team than any contribution from Jenson Button.

    Jost Capito has F1 experience at Sauber, worked for BMW and Ford and was behind Volkswagen's several .World Rally Championships

    He has engineering and managerial background, and could lead a Williams revival.

    At most Button will be a driver's coach for Latifi; I doubt if Russell will take much lesson from him!
     
  4. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Possibly but Russell should be open to learning from JB. Overall with the new management and a driver coach as JB Im pleased if Williams with the Mercedes PU move forward. We should see improvement yes?
     
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  5. nerofer

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    According to "La Gazzetta dello Sport" inItaly, Williams is set to become Alpine's junior team starting 2022.
    My, how the mighty have fallen...maybe it was inevitable, but if confirmed, this would sadden me a lot. Always was a great fan of Frank and his team.

    https://www.planetf1.com/news/williams-alpine-junior-team/

    Rgds
     
  6. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    It now appears that Renault was looking for another customer team since McLaren announced they would have Mercedes engines.
    From totally unconfirmed source at Renault (but not inside Renault F1), I was told that Abiteboul contacted Haas during last year to see if the team would be interested in becoming a Renault B team. Gene Hass had expressed his frustration with F1, and even mentioned leaving at the time.
    Months later, we hear that both drivers (Grosjean and Magnussen) are sacked, and that Haas will become Ferrari junior team.
    Until then, it was assumed that Sauber/Alfa would be prefered to the US team in that role.
    My source speculated that maybe it would be Sauber that would perhaps receive Renault engines in 2022.
    It's quite a surprise to hear that now it could be Williams. Of course, everybody knows that Williams and Renault cooperated quite successfully in the past.
     
  7. Etcetera

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    I found your "source".

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  8. Yes. I felt similarly when Colin Chapman passed. I knew it was over for Lotus.
     
  9. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    When Enzo Ferrari passed away, I knew his company and his team would be different.
    I can't say I have liked what I have seen at Maranello since that day.
     
  10. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Russell: No promises made by Mercedes over 2022 F1 seat
    By: Luke Smith
    Mar 5, 2021, 11:33 AM
    George Russell says “no promises have been made” over a Mercedes Formula 1 seat for 2022, and that his focus lies entirely with Williams ahead of the new season.
     
  11. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    With 2 winks and a sly grin.
     
  12. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
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    Quiet day. Nobody is talking about the hideous new livery on the Williams.
     
  13. paulchua

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    I don't care I'll say it.

    Claire = overrated.

    New ownership = good.
     
  14. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Capito: Latifi mid-season sacking is out of the question

    Williams team boss Jost Capito made it clear that Nicholas Latifi is not in danger of being axed mid-season despite a poor start to 2022.
     
  15. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Please don't sack him! F1 relies on his regular crashes so we can throw in a red flag restart or a bundle the field up safety car.
     
  16. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Thats how bad our new 'spec series' is lol :)

    We need this driver to help mix it up. :)
     
  17. 375+

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    Translation: we need his father's money.
     
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  18. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    In all honesty Nicholas Latifi isn't at the same level as Lance Stroll who improved a lot since he started at ... Williams.
     
  19. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Also evidenced by the points and podium finishes.
     
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  20. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Williams plans "visibly different" F1 car update to lift form
    Williams is planning to follow a "visibly different" Formula 1 car concept with a major update in the coming races to improve its current form.
     
  21. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    They probably need it !
     
  22. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    A touch yes!! :)
     
  23. JWeiss

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    New livery? OK, well maybe that will help.
     
  24. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Color has been known to affect mood lol. :)
     

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