Shame really, I thought Gio was doing OK. Nothing outstanding, but acceptable for first yearManoah2u wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:51 pmIt's going to go down between De Vries/Zhou/Giovanazzi.
i think Gio is out, and this is reasonably confirmed by Mazepin's inappropriate insta post.
De Vries has been mentioned before, and only lately Zhou, but Zhou is Alpine-connected, not Ferrari/Mercedes.
Likely De Vries.
He's doing OK, but he won't ever be more than 'ok'. Also, it's not Gio's first year either. De Vries at the worst will also be 'ok', but might be better, so in any case it's the way forward, especially having two Mercedes drivers aboard, one experienced and obedient and one potentially quick and promising. Not to forget that Giovanazzi doesn't bring any Ferrari discounts. Two Mercedes drivers could bring certain benefits and if they actually go forwards with Mercedes power, that is a huge benefit as its likely also getting them a discount.Big Tea wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 2:58 pmShame really, I thought Gio was doing OK. Nothing outstanding, but acceptable for first yearManoah2u wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:51 pmIt's going to go down between De Vries/Zhou/Giovanazzi.
i think Gio is out, and this is reasonably confirmed by Mazepin's inappropriate insta post.
De Vries has been mentioned before, and only lately Zhou, but Zhou is Alpine-connected, not Ferrari/Mercedes.
Likely De Vries.
I know in that team they can not afford to stretch things out, but w have seen many drivers have a 'solid' first year and go on to be very good. He would be a useful 'spare driver' for someone, depending on his Sim feedback ofcourseManoah2u wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 3:10 pmHe's doing OK, but he won't ever be more than 'ok'. De Vries at the worst will also be 'ok', but might be better, so in any case it's the way forward, especially having two Mercedes drivers aboard, one experienced and obedient and one potentially quick and promising. Not to forget that Giovanazzi doesn't bring any Ferrari discounts. Two Mercedes drivers could bring certain benefits and if they actually go forwards with Mercedes power, that is a huge benefit as its likely also getting them a discount.Big Tea wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 2:58 pmShame really, I thought Gio was doing OK. Nothing outstanding, but acceptable for first yearManoah2u wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:51 pmIt's going to go down between De Vries/Zhou/Giovanazzi.
i think Gio is out, and this is reasonably confirmed by Mazepin's inappropriate insta post.
De Vries has been mentioned before, and only lately Zhou, but Zhou is Alpine-connected, not Ferrari/Mercedes.
Likely De Vries.
Nyck would be insane to join Alfa Romeo. He has a top seat in FE. Why would he give that up for Alfa ?Manoah2u wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:51 pmIt's going to go down between De Vries/Zhou/Giovanazzi.
i think Gio is out, and this is reasonably confirmed by Mazepin's inappropriate insta post.
De Vries has been mentioned before, and only lately Zhou, but Zhou is Alpine-connected, not Ferrari/Mercedes.
Likely De Vries.
If the Max effect and the Alonso effect is anything to go by, F1 should have a quiet word to help him get in.aMessageToCharlie wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:25 pmWould be cool imo. Zhou is a solid driver from what I gathered and having him will atract the chinese market. Maybe even a chinese f1 entry somewhere down the line?
He already said he’s not interested in driving at the back of the field.
it was rumoured months ago he actually already signed, and could be leased. I don't see how he'd skip a chance in F1.Tizz wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:03 pmNyck would be insane to join Alfa Romeo. He has a top seat in FE. Why would he give that up for Alfa ?Manoah2u wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:51 pmIt's going to go down between De Vries/Zhou/Giovanazzi.
i think Gio is out, and this is reasonably confirmed by Mazepin's inappropriate insta post.
De Vries has been mentioned before, and only lately Zhou, but Zhou is Alpine-connected, not Ferrari/Mercedes.
Likely De Vries.
Completely agree - but he brings in 30 million of sponsorship, and most others don't...NL_Fer wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 5:43 pmZhou is in his 3rd year F2, maybe still not becoming champion. Never impressed me, also in 2 years of F3 he wasn’t competing for championship.
Shwarzmann is strugling in his second year F2 in a Prema. Armstrong is even worse. They had a fierce battle in F3, but probably they both weren’t that special.
Better they save a seat for guys like Martins, Pourchere or Piastri.