New Ytest
Sign out
Bimmerpost
Login
BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts  
Go Back   BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Professional Motorsport Racing Discussion (IMSA, DTM, Formula 1, Grand-AM, Le Mans, IRL, WRC, etc..)

View Poll Results: Will Carlos choose
Audi Sauber 14 50.00%
Mercedes 10 35.71%
Red Bull 3 10.71%
His indecision will see him miss out altogether 1 3.57%
Haas 0 0%
Team Redline 0 0%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-22-2024, 09:46 AM   #45
AmuroRay
Major General
AmuroRay's Avatar
2923
Rep
5,084
Posts

 
Drives: M235i
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

It's kinda silly that Carlos doesn't feel as respected as some of the other drivers out there. I would consider him a really good driver, and the fact that he's been pretty comparable to Charles who is Ferrari's #1, you're getting a mature driver who has experience and is fast.

He should be the second coming of Danny Vic (at RB..) and yet we hear that a lot of people are not even giving him a shout.
__________________
Mods: Yes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by umizoomi View Post
As long 3-pedals are an option, I will exercise my right to suffer the handicap and indignity of slower shifts and reaction times.
Appreciate 1
Joachim455.50
      07-22-2024, 10:13 AM   #46
dfox
Lieutenant
1254
Rep
580
Posts

 
Drives: E88 135i 6MT
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: North of Seattle

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by AmuroRay View Post
It's kinda silly that Carlos doesn't feel as respected as some of the other drivers out there. I would consider him a really good driver, and the fact that he's been pretty comparable to Charles who is Ferrari's #1, you're getting a mature driver who has experience and is fast.

He should be the second coming of Danny Vic (at RB..) and yet we hear that a lot of people are not even giving him a shout.
I've seen rumors that's he's not great to have on a team behind the scenes, and that could be why his options are narrow.
Appreciate 2
M5Rick68100.00
      07-22-2024, 10:47 AM   #47
M5Rick
General
M5Rick's Avatar
68100
Rep
21,958
Posts

 
Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: GB

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dfox View Post
I've seen rumors that's he's not great to have on a team behind the scenes, and that could be why his options are narrow.
Like patting Charlies bum for instance
Appreciate 2
dfox1254.00
      07-22-2024, 12:36 PM   #48
Joachim
Private First Class
Joachim's Avatar
Germany
456
Rep
159
Posts

 
Drives: M4 Competition X-Drive [2022]
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

These rumors are most probably true and even proven, but he's like a rubber duck, mostly banging about subtly and internally and not celebrating radio ga ga for the audience during his race.
__________________
The fact is I don't drive just to get from A to B. I enjoy feeling the car's reactions, becoming part of it.
Enzo Ferrari
Appreciate 0
      07-22-2024, 03:28 PM   #49
AmuroRay
Major General
AmuroRay's Avatar
2923
Rep
5,084
Posts

 
Drives: M235i
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dfox View Post
I've seen rumors that's he's not great to have on a team behind the scenes, and that could be why his options are narrow.
Judging from their time together, Carlos was faster than Norris, both are slower than Verstappen. The problem is both probably believe they are the main character.

I can see Carlose siphoning off a few of Max's wins, but Max beating him. I think Bottas to Hamilton, the only problem is that RedBull doesn't want a Bottas, Max's ego won't allow it.

My ranking:
Bottas =/= Charles
Carlos =/= Russell
Lando
__________________
Mods: Yes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by umizoomi View Post
As long 3-pedals are an option, I will exercise my right to suffer the handicap and indignity of slower shifts and reaction times.

Last edited by AmuroRay; 07-22-2024 at 03:45 PM..
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2024, 11:54 AM   #50
RichardInCA
Major
RichardInCA's Avatar
4426
Rep
1,091
Posts

 
Drives: 24 BMW i5 M60
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: SF Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Needed a “none of the above” option ;-)
Appreciate 1
3798j12966.50
      07-29-2024, 02:12 PM   #51
Dégoûté
Banned
516
Rep
125
Posts

 
Drives: Cars
Join Date: Jul 2024
Location: Earth

iTrader: (0)

Williams.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2024, 03:49 PM   #52
E92inNC
Captain
E92inNC's Avatar
1875
Rep
635
Posts

 
Drives: E92 335i
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: woods by the sea

iTrader: (2)

This is sad, he’s deserving better than to be on a bottom feeder. I was hoping he’d take a year off and come back in 2026 for the regulation refresh.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2024, 05:50 PM   #53
G30M
Major General
G30M's Avatar
5071
Rep
5,039
Posts

 
Drives: M550i; retired - M340i
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Australasia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by E92inNC View Post
This is sad, he’s deserving better than to be on a bottom feeder. I was hoping he’d take a year off and come back in 2026 for the regulation refresh.
he reportedly has a clause to move to Merc or RB if that becomes an option.

sounds like Marko wanted to offer him a RB contract but I'm guessing was blocked by Horner who wanted to retain Perez (this was in the news a while ago)

but with the power struggle at RB you never know
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2024, 06:04 PM   #54
E92inNC
Captain
E92inNC's Avatar
1875
Rep
635
Posts

 
Drives: E92 335i
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: woods by the sea

iTrader: (2)

Yeah I did see about that clause, my fingers are crossed for his sake. Williams is purgatory
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2024, 06:14 PM   #55
TheBingoBalls
Brigadier General
TheBingoBalls's Avatar
Canada
4234
Rep
4,835
Posts

 
Drives: BMW
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Toronto, Ontario

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by G30M View Post
he reportedly has a clause to move to Merc or RB if that becomes an option.

sounds like Marko wanted to offer him a RB contract but I'm guessing was blocked by Horner who wanted to retain Perez (this was in the news a while ago)

but with the power struggle at RB you never know
Yeah but doesn’t that require Mercedes to actually want him? You’d figure if it’s not now, it’s probably never. As times goes on, Mercedes and Red Bull junior drivers get older and more likely to get a seat. If Antonelli or Lawson don’t get a seat next year, you’d have to expect them to get a seat in 2026.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2024, 06:44 PM   #56
RichardInCA
Major
RichardInCA's Avatar
4426
Rep
1,091
Posts

 
Drives: 24 BMW i5 M60
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: SF Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by E92inNC View Post
Yeah I did see about that clause, my fingers are crossed for his sake. Williams is purgatory
The one thing that I think makes this a little better vs Audi, is that right now Audi is going to be taking over the worst team on the grid, under the leadership of Binotti. (I see a lot of “we are checking” in their future)

Williams > Sauber in my mind, so if he can pull off some half-decent results for Williams, outcompete Albon etc, his stock might not drift too much. There are a few cautionary tales out there on the other hand (think Danny Ric to McLaren then Renault, or to a lesser extent Bottas to Sauber) that support if you have one bad season, F1 team bosses will not be lining up to sign you for the following year. Memories are short.

Purgatory might be a good analogy, it’s not hell, but far from heaven.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2024, 07:51 PM   #57
///M Power-Belgium
General
///M Power-Belgium's Avatar
Belgium
69680
Rep
26,435
Posts

 
Drives: ///M3-E92-DCT Silverstone II
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Belgium

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by M5Rick View Post
Probably Haas Ferrari for SAI is a good guess as any.
Attached Images
 
__________________
"MAX VERSTAPPEN" IS THE 2021+2022+2023 F1 WORLD CHAMPION - #UnLeashTheLion

BPM DEV-Tune & DCT Software-Tune & Servotronic & coding ///Alpine HID Angeleyes ///Oem.exhaust mod.
Appreciate 4
M5Rick68100.00
      07-30-2024, 03:02 PM   #58
M5Rick
General
M5Rick's Avatar
68100
Rep
21,958
Posts

 
Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: GB

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium View Post
I don't even know what an appendix is, not a doctor :
Appreciate 2
      07-31-2024, 07:19 AM   #59
///M Power-Belgium
General
///M Power-Belgium's Avatar
Belgium
69680
Rep
26,435
Posts

 
Drives: ///M3-E92-DCT Silverstone II
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Belgium

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by M5Rick View Post
I don't even know what an appendix is, not a doctor :
=> https://my.clevelandclinic.org/healt...5-appendicitis
__________________
"MAX VERSTAPPEN" IS THE 2021+2022+2023 F1 WORLD CHAMPION - #UnLeashTheLion

BPM DEV-Tune & DCT Software-Tune & Servotronic & coding ///Alpine HID Angeleyes ///Oem.exhaust mod.
Appreciate 2
M5Rick68100.00
      07-31-2024, 08:08 AM   #60
M5Rick
General
M5Rick's Avatar
68100
Rep
21,958
Posts

 
Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: GB

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium View Post
I see what it is now, a small tube next to large intestine that serves no purpose but if it gets blocked or infected it's serious and has to be cut out.
Appreciate 2
      07-31-2024, 09:40 AM   #61
Dégoûté
Banned
516
Rep
125
Posts

 
Drives: Cars
Join Date: Jul 2024
Location: Earth

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by M5Rick View Post
I see what it is now, a small tube next to large intestine that serves no purpose but if it gets blocked or infected it's serious and has to be cut out.
"In this context, the function of the appendix appears to be to expose white blood cells to the wide variety of antigens, or foreign substances, present in the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, the appendix probably helps to suppress potentially destructive humoral (blood- and lymph-borne) antibody responses while promoting local immunity. The appendix--like the tiny structures called Peyer's patches in other areas of the gastrointestinal tract--takes up antigens from the contents of the intestines and reacts to these contents. This local immune system plays a vital role in the physiological immune response and in the control of food, drug, microbial or viral antigens. The connection between these local immune reactions and inflammatory bowel diseases, as well as autoimmune reactions in which the individual's own tissues are attacked by the immune system, is currently under investigation.“

https://www.scientificamerican.com/a...nce-been-lost/
Appreciate 2
M5Rick68100.00
      08-22-2024, 05:41 PM   #62
G30M
Major General
G30M's Avatar
5071
Rep
5,039
Posts

 
Drives: M550i; retired - M340i
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Australasia

iTrader: (0)

I wonder who is Merc waiting for ... Verstappen?

Sainz says:
I went very far with every single option I had on the table. I also visited and had conversations with both Red Bull and Mercedes because they are the most competitive options.

“But as soon as I understood that I would either have to wait quite long or depend on others to make that happen, I wanted to be the boss of my own destiny and I took that decision of going to Williams.
Appreciate 0
      08-23-2024, 02:01 PM   #63
TheBingoBalls
Brigadier General
TheBingoBalls's Avatar
Canada
4234
Rep
4,835
Posts

 
Drives: BMW
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Toronto, Ontario

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by G30M View Post
I wonder who is Merc waiting for ... Verstappen?

Sainz says:
I went very far with every single option I had on the table. I also visited and had conversations with both Red Bull and Mercedes because they are the most competitive options.

“But as soon as I understood that I would either have to wait quite long or depend on others to make that happen, I wanted to be the boss of my own destiny and I took that decision of going to Williams.
What do you mean? It’s highly likely that Kimi is taking the Mercedes seat. Mercedes might be borderline trolling with the Verstappen mentions but it’s clear that Kimi is the future for Mercedes.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:30 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST