Soldato
I just want to say, I don't particularly want this season to be as bad from a petty argument perspective as last year, so let us try and keep it civil 
Ok, so the theory behind this is simple, often there are many logical, and illogical, reasons why we support certain drivers, or teams. So who is supporting who this season?
I'm going to talk through teams etc... from my own opinion.
Ok so:
I like a team that can perform reasonably well, but also one that isn't almost expected to win. Given RBR recent constructors history, I therefore am not supporting the RBR team (although I still have huge respect for Newey and the team), and I'm ruling out all of the bottom teams (however will keep an eye on Max Chilton as a new upcoming Brit)
Starting from the bottom:
Williams - I like the idea of supporting Williams, because I quite like Frank, but the team that's there I have no particular reason to support (although will be intrigued by Bottas). Maldonado certainly should not be on the grid in my opinion.
Torro Rosso - Neither the team, nor the drivers hold any alure to me
Sauber - I like Sauber, they seem to be growing well at the moment, and coming back but that said, dumping Kobayashi last team was, I believe a mistake, and not something I like the idea of. They're out.
Force India - Again, I have no particular affiliation to the team. But, interestingly here, being British, I should have some support for Paul (especially due to some Scottish heritage). That said, I feel that generally over the last few years he hasn't exactly outdone himself in performance terms. I'm growing more and more disappointed in him, and so won't be supporting him as much as previous years.
Lotus - Grosjean I don't think even deserves his place on the grid this year based on last years performance. Kimi, whilst I appreciate what he's doing from a marketing perspective, it isn't really appealing to me personally. That said, I do still quite like him in some ways, and I like a bit of an underdog, which I feel Lotus are. The Black and Gold livery is also my favourite on the grid. Good points for Lotus.
Mercedes - I believe Lewis has good amounts of talent, and would like to see him do well. That said, I do feel he sold out slightly. I'm also not sure I particularly approve of Mercedes seemingly constant chopping and changing trying to build a world class team, but not really getting anywhere with it. They need to learn that an assortment of world class players does not make a world class team. Lewis will still get my support, but not as much as last year.
Ferrari - I like the allure of Ferrari. I'd like to see Massa come back a bit this season, he's still a bit cute in my mind. Alonso managed to change my opinion of him last year completely. If he manages to continue this season as he started last, I'll happily back him for WDC.
Mclaren - This is an odd one for me. I like McLaren, but I feel that their strategy screws over there drivers, and designers who often are great. That said, Perez does not deserve to be in the McLaren in my opinion (certainly over some other choices). Button is again a brit, so will get some support, and I want to see him royally screw over Perez this year. But his frequent complaints about balance bugs me. Again, he has some support.
RBR - Whilst I said I don't like a winning team, I still have something to say on RBR. Seb has started to royally annoy me. That finger for one. The arrogance he has is a bit annoying when on the grid. He's a great guy off the grid, just on it, I'm not a fan. I'd love to see Webber beat him. That said, Mark wasn't as competitive with Seb as I'd have liked last season. I want him to beat Seb this year, even though I doubt it will happen. Again, from a drivers perspective, I feel that Mark may be a slight underdog. Then again, I still can't decide whether he deserves to be in the (most likely) best car on the grid.
So, in summary, to be honest, I'm not sure who I'm supporting. This season the few changes have made it harder for me. I suspect I shall see how the championship goes, and support different drivers race to race based on performance. It's also far too early to tell with regards to cars as to who actually has a shot at the WDC, which again, adds confusion to my decision.
kd
Ok, so the theory behind this is simple, often there are many logical, and illogical, reasons why we support certain drivers, or teams. So who is supporting who this season?
I'm going to talk through teams etc... from my own opinion.
Ok so:
I like a team that can perform reasonably well, but also one that isn't almost expected to win. Given RBR recent constructors history, I therefore am not supporting the RBR team (although I still have huge respect for Newey and the team), and I'm ruling out all of the bottom teams (however will keep an eye on Max Chilton as a new upcoming Brit)
Starting from the bottom:
Williams - I like the idea of supporting Williams, because I quite like Frank, but the team that's there I have no particular reason to support (although will be intrigued by Bottas). Maldonado certainly should not be on the grid in my opinion.
Torro Rosso - Neither the team, nor the drivers hold any alure to me
Sauber - I like Sauber, they seem to be growing well at the moment, and coming back but that said, dumping Kobayashi last team was, I believe a mistake, and not something I like the idea of. They're out.
Force India - Again, I have no particular affiliation to the team. But, interestingly here, being British, I should have some support for Paul (especially due to some Scottish heritage). That said, I feel that generally over the last few years he hasn't exactly outdone himself in performance terms. I'm growing more and more disappointed in him, and so won't be supporting him as much as previous years.
Lotus - Grosjean I don't think even deserves his place on the grid this year based on last years performance. Kimi, whilst I appreciate what he's doing from a marketing perspective, it isn't really appealing to me personally. That said, I do still quite like him in some ways, and I like a bit of an underdog, which I feel Lotus are. The Black and Gold livery is also my favourite on the grid. Good points for Lotus.
Mercedes - I believe Lewis has good amounts of talent, and would like to see him do well. That said, I do feel he sold out slightly. I'm also not sure I particularly approve of Mercedes seemingly constant chopping and changing trying to build a world class team, but not really getting anywhere with it. They need to learn that an assortment of world class players does not make a world class team. Lewis will still get my support, but not as much as last year.
Ferrari - I like the allure of Ferrari. I'd like to see Massa come back a bit this season, he's still a bit cute in my mind. Alonso managed to change my opinion of him last year completely. If he manages to continue this season as he started last, I'll happily back him for WDC.
Mclaren - This is an odd one for me. I like McLaren, but I feel that their strategy screws over there drivers, and designers who often are great. That said, Perez does not deserve to be in the McLaren in my opinion (certainly over some other choices). Button is again a brit, so will get some support, and I want to see him royally screw over Perez this year. But his frequent complaints about balance bugs me. Again, he has some support.
RBR - Whilst I said I don't like a winning team, I still have something to say on RBR. Seb has started to royally annoy me. That finger for one. The arrogance he has is a bit annoying when on the grid. He's a great guy off the grid, just on it, I'm not a fan. I'd love to see Webber beat him. That said, Mark wasn't as competitive with Seb as I'd have liked last season. I want him to beat Seb this year, even though I doubt it will happen. Again, from a drivers perspective, I feel that Mark may be a slight underdog. Then again, I still can't decide whether he deserves to be in the (most likely) best car on the grid.
So, in summary, to be honest, I'm not sure who I'm supporting. This season the few changes have made it harder for me. I suspect I shall see how the championship goes, and support different drivers race to race based on performance. It's also far too early to tell with regards to cars as to who actually has a shot at the WDC, which again, adds confusion to my decision.
kd
Brilliant to have him get his first win since his return. If Renault.... Sorry Lotus can provide a good car all season instead of being sporadic like last year he has an outside chance of winning the WDC.
