A new Formula One team, directed by NASCAR team owner Gene Haas has been permitted an entry to F1 in 2015, Haas and the FIA confirmed on Friday following a meeting of the World Motorsport Council at Morocco.
And that has been very noticeable, not sure about the reason, but he said his PU was constantly underperforming when compared to his team mate. There was only one GP when he said from FP it was performing well, and he almost lap Stevens in that GP. Not sure what GP was that (Monaco?), but that was first and last time his PU performed similar to StevensManor has given priority to its paying driver Will Stevens when it comes to “parts and strategy”.
Stevens is paying millions to be there, of course he would get the first call on replacement parts.Andres125sx wrote:And that has been very noticeable, not sure about the reason, but he said his PU was constantly underperforming when compared to his team mate. There was only one GP when he said from FP it was performing well, and he almost lap Stevens in that GP. Not sure what GP was that (Monaco?), but that was first and last time his PU performed similar to StevensManor has given priority to its paying driver Will Stevens when it comes to “parts and strategy”.
And he still has issues beating his teammate!Jonnycraig wrote:Stevens is paying millions to be there, of course he would get the first call on replacement parts.Andres125sx wrote:And that has been very noticeable, not sure about the reason, but he said his PU was constantly underperforming when compared to his team mate. There was only one GP when he said from FP it was performing well, and he almost lap Stevens in that GP. Not sure what GP was that (Monaco?), but that was first and last time his PU performed similar to StevensManor has given priority to its paying driver Will Stevens when it comes to “parts and strategy”.
Do you think the same about Maldonado?Jonnycraig wrote:Stevens is paying millions to be there, of course he would get the first call on replacement parts.Andres125sx wrote:And that has been very noticeable, not sure about the reason, but he said his PU was constantly underperforming when compared to his team mate. There was only one GP when he said from FP it was performing well, and he almost lap Stevens in that GP. Not sure what GP was that (Monaco?), but that was first and last time his PU performed similar to StevensManor has given priority to its paying driver Will Stevens when it comes to “parts and strategy”.
Exactly. Who ever drives for them this year, it's a waste of talent. Being so far off the pace, there is no real racing for them to do either. To only thing a driver gains is the experience of being in F1, working with the team etc.Andres125sx wrote:Anycase I also think Manor is so far behind no driver will solve their pace deficit, so probably money is more important for them
Quite true, but, that in itself can be invaluable. Also if word in pit lane is that a guy is easy to work with ,, gives good feedback.. and he shows that he has talent and composure under such a daunting situation, he can hope that when the time comes the right ear will have heard.To only thing a driver gains is the experience of being in F1, working with the team etc.
UPDATE:dodds_turbo wrote:Live Haas Video on
https://www.haasf1team.com/video/haas-f ... nouncement
or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ngz9k9JACQ
2nd Driver Announcement imminent. Grosjean confirmed (he is part of this press release video).
