F1 2019 - News & Rumours
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Going into the 2019 campaign, there are several drivers who will have to deal with a lot pressure when they get in the car.
Daniil Kvyat – Toro Rosso
The Russian returns in 2019. After just over a year off the grid, Daniil Kvyat will line up for Toro Rosso next year.
It will be his third stint with the team where he started his F1 career, back in 2014. After a year with the junior team, he moved up to the Red Bull team.
During his time with the Bulls he scored two podiums, but after a catalogue of errors, he was demoted back to the junior team.
Daniil Kvyat has hit Sebastian Vettel TWICE.#RussianGP #F1 #Seb5 pic.twitter.com/iKUBPeVjjj
— Sebastian Vettel #5 (@sebvettelnews) May 1, 2016
Kvyat then spent another 18 months with Toro Rosso, before leaving the team after the 2017 US Grand Prix.
A year as development driver for the Scuderia, and the ‘Torpedo’ is back in business with Toro Rosso.
Robert Kubica – Williams
Another returnee to the Formula 1 grid in 2019 is Polish driver Robert Kubica.
However, unlike his Russian counterpart, Kubica last raced in F1 in 2010. Yes, 2010… Eight years ago.
The Pole has a race victory to his name, winning the 2008 Canadian GP, in what was BMW Sauber’s only victory in F1 as well.
However, he suffered severe damage to his right arm in a rally crash in 2011, which actually scuppered his chances of signing for Ferrari the year after.
He admitted this week that even he would have doubts about his return to the grid, but Williams have given him that shot, and he needs to prove his worth.
Lance Stroll – Racing Point
Thanks to Daddy’s money, Lance Stroll will have a chance to prove himself in the midfield battle once more, with the new Racing Point F1 team.
The Canadian scored just six points in 2018 with Williams, as the Grove outfit struggled to get anything going with their FW41.
However, after his father led the consortium who bought out the Force India team in the summer, Stroll moves into the team.
He replaces Esteban Ocon, who has been tipped to win Championships, and will now serve as Mercedes reserve driver.
Stroll will have to show he can fight with team-mate Sergio Perez, but if not, Daddy owns it so…
Sebastian Vettel – Ferrari
It is not often that you would see a four-time World Champion on a list like this, but Sebastian Vettel is under pressure in 2019.
He claimed those four consecutive titles between 2010 and 2013 with Red Bull, but has gone without a title in his four seasons with the Scuderia.
He has been in the title fight over the last two seasons, but a series of mistakes saw him fall away in 2018.
Now, he comes under pressure from the young Monegasque starlet, Charles Leclerc, who impressed in his first season in F1.
Can Vettel beat Leclerc? And if so, will he challenge Lewis Hamilton for the Drivers’ Championship?
Valtteri Bottas – Mercedes
It is no surprise as to who is the most under pressure going into the 2019 season, as Valtteri Bottas already knows he will lose his seat if he doesn’t perform.
Esteban Ocon is waiting in the wings as Mercedes reserve driver, and Bottas failed to win a race in 2018.
The Finn could have won in Azerbaijan had it not been for a puncture.
cr: https://www.planetf1.com/news/five-d...ssure-in-2019/
Daniil Kvyat – Toro Rosso
The Russian returns in 2019. After just over a year off the grid, Daniil Kvyat will line up for Toro Rosso next year.
It will be his third stint with the team where he started his F1 career, back in 2014. After a year with the junior team, he moved up to the Red Bull team.
During his time with the Bulls he scored two podiums, but after a catalogue of errors, he was demoted back to the junior team.
Daniil Kvyat has hit Sebastian Vettel TWICE.#RussianGP #F1 #Seb5 pic.twitter.com/iKUBPeVjjj
— Sebastian Vettel #5 (@sebvettelnews) May 1, 2016
Kvyat then spent another 18 months with Toro Rosso, before leaving the team after the 2017 US Grand Prix.
A year as development driver for the Scuderia, and the ‘Torpedo’ is back in business with Toro Rosso.
Robert Kubica – Williams
Another returnee to the Formula 1 grid in 2019 is Polish driver Robert Kubica.
However, unlike his Russian counterpart, Kubica last raced in F1 in 2010. Yes, 2010… Eight years ago.
The Pole has a race victory to his name, winning the 2008 Canadian GP, in what was BMW Sauber’s only victory in F1 as well.
However, he suffered severe damage to his right arm in a rally crash in 2011, which actually scuppered his chances of signing for Ferrari the year after.
He admitted this week that even he would have doubts about his return to the grid, but Williams have given him that shot, and he needs to prove his worth.
Lance Stroll – Racing Point
Thanks to Daddy’s money, Lance Stroll will have a chance to prove himself in the midfield battle once more, with the new Racing Point F1 team.
The Canadian scored just six points in 2018 with Williams, as the Grove outfit struggled to get anything going with their FW41.
However, after his father led the consortium who bought out the Force India team in the summer, Stroll moves into the team.
He replaces Esteban Ocon, who has been tipped to win Championships, and will now serve as Mercedes reserve driver.
Stroll will have to show he can fight with team-mate Sergio Perez, but if not, Daddy owns it so…
Sebastian Vettel – Ferrari
It is not often that you would see a four-time World Champion on a list like this, but Sebastian Vettel is under pressure in 2019.
He claimed those four consecutive titles between 2010 and 2013 with Red Bull, but has gone without a title in his four seasons with the Scuderia.
He has been in the title fight over the last two seasons, but a series of mistakes saw him fall away in 2018.
Now, he comes under pressure from the young Monegasque starlet, Charles Leclerc, who impressed in his first season in F1.
Can Vettel beat Leclerc? And if so, will he challenge Lewis Hamilton for the Drivers’ Championship?
Valtteri Bottas – Mercedes
It is no surprise as to who is the most under pressure going into the 2019 season, as Valtteri Bottas already knows he will lose his seat if he doesn’t perform.
Esteban Ocon is waiting in the wings as Mercedes reserve driver, and Bottas failed to win a race in 2018.
The Finn could have won in Azerbaijan had it not been for a puncture.
cr: https://www.planetf1.com/news/five-d...ssure-in-2019/
"Ferrari to replace F1 team boss Maurizio Arrivabene with Binotto"
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They’ve gotten rid of the wrong man.
Soldato
Who would you suugest? Arrivabenne should take the rap as many football managers do.
Andi.
There was nothing wrong with the car at all. For the majority of the season it was either faster or as fast as the Mercedes. The issue was Vettel. That’s what he means by the wrong man. Leclerc should push him, but Vettel doesn’t like being pressurised. He makes stupid decisions on track and often makes mistakes. Leclerc is a Ferrari driver and may even receive preferential treatment during the season.
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The guy who lost the championship at the wheel of a very capable car. Arrivabenne wasn’t driving the car. Arrivabenne should have course take some responsibility, but many in vettels position would have had it in the bag.
Did the post your response was to get deleted? Can't see it..
Edit: nvm, figured it out.
Vettel was clearly nowhere near what we know he is capable of, too many mistakes in the last 2 seasons has cost him, but all drivers make mistakes, it's inevitable. Lewis had his fair share of mistakes many years ago where Vettel did not, now the tables have turned.
There were some very bad pitwall strategy decisions which were too costly also.
I think Leclerc will fly right off the bat and will push Vettel, this is a make or break season for Vettel imo.
I'd vote for Vettel to be sacked out of Ferrari. Enough was enough. Let younger talented drivers have that seat. Nothing to lose, anyways. Vettel is not gonna do anything.
Soldato
As I said, the manager is the one responsible. If he can't get his team to work then he isn't doing his job correctly. Just look at how Man Utd suddenly start playing better when a new manager comes along. If you have allegedly the best driver on your team you don't get rid of him you change things to get him back to his best.
Andi.
Andi.
The thing is that somehow I don't trust Vettel to be loyal to the Ferrari idea. To me, he looks more and more like a person who finished his career at Red Bull...
Soldato
Sacking Vettel would not fix the teams problems, changing team leader is likely to improve team morale at least.
Vettel like most drivers needs to be treated with tlc.
Andi.
Soldato
I’m going to miss Maurizio Arrivabene, such a character.
But I completely understand the decision. Let’s see if it works out.
But I completely understand the decision. Let’s see if it works out.
Soldato
Ferrari going full Ferrari and we haven’t even started the season yet.
Soldato
Yes, brilliant isn't it. Just want Red Bull and Renault to start.
Andi.
Soldato
Do we think McLaren are going to be any further up the grid this season? As much as I like Sainz, I can't help thinking he's not ready to lead a team but the way that Alonso's luck goes, now he's left they'll probably be challenging for the championship.
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Unlikely.
Soldato
Figured
So when they underperform, that's ok, it's the guys first year in the job, he'll get it right next year.
Getting their excuses ready now. Ingenious.
They can't really get any further behind can they?