The Official 2014 Formula 1 thread.

[woc]

I hope English is not your first language...

It's not. But is it grammar? Punctuations? Idk man, I skipped school a lot.

[Jon325i]

I've started to think this too- It also has a lot to do with Ferrari losing their top designers and engineers while not replacing them with people of the same caliber (iirc).

I agree. I look at the move Eric Boullier made to McLaren to replace Martin Whitmarsh (what ever happened to that guy....did Sir Ron dispose of him in the Technology Centre cooling pond?).

Boullier as a team principle did well at Lotus/Renault last year. I think it was a smart move for McLaren to get him. This season will be a real test with the new regs, a new driver, and the return of Honda power for 2015. A win would be great, but I think just getting a podium will boost their morale.

Jon

[naplesE30]

So kinda along those lines, as teams frequently steal or attract competitors employees. Is it the driver that attracts the personnel, or the personnel that attracts the driver?

[e30rapidic]

So kinda along those lines, as teams frequently steal or attract competitors employees. Is it the driver that attracts the personnel, or the personnel that attracts the driver?

it's the money

[YAN-3]

Domenicali steps down as Ferrari team principal!

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2014/4/15718.html

[Jon325i]

Domenicali steps down as Ferrari team principal!

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin...4/4/15718.html

Beat me to it

Same info from James Allen http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2014/0...raris-failure/


If you google this story, there's already a rumormill stirring about Ross Brawn returning to Ferrari. I'm doubtful that will happen, he's probably enjoying some well deserved fishing.

Jon

[YAN-3]

Jon, and maybe the rest of the guys who understand this better can chime in, but why is it that Domenicali who has to "step down"

I understand he oversees the engeneering and testing and development, and in recent times Ferrari has been off the mark.

Is he not the same Domenicali that did all that when Kimi won in 07 and when Massa nearly won in 08?

You guys see where Im going with this?

[Jon325i]

Jon, and maybe the rest of the guys who understand this better can chime in, but why is it that Domenicali who has to "step down"

I understand he oversees the engeneering and testing and development, and in recent times Ferrari has been off the mark.

Is he not the same Domenicali that did all that when Kimi won in 07 and when Massa nearly won in 08?

You guys see where Im going with this?

What Domenicali did is no different than ego-centric drivers for this team who get put in check. You are working for Ferrari.....and if your performance isn't up to par, you are expected to fall on your own sword. It's for the good of the team....this is what's expected of you. Notice the press release quote from the company prez, Luca. Not a single negative word about Domenicali stepping down....he did it for the greater good. Compare that to when Alonso was critical about the team/car, and the choice words Luca had for him.

As for why he stepped down, he's ultimately responsible.....as team principal, that's the weight you carry on your shoulders. If he can't resolve the short comings of the team, then he pays the ultimate price.

Jon

Edit: When Domenicali stepped up to the plate as team princpal, he 'inherited' the developments and efforts of the Todt/Brawn era, some of Ferrari's best in recent years. Since then, rule changes, engine changes, driver's changes. Lots has happened under Domenicali's watch and, unfortunately, it hasn't yielded top notch results for the driver's and team. They were close a few times, but close isn't good enough for this squad. Then again, that could be said for any F1 squad.

[YAN-3]

What Domenicali did is no different than ego-centric drivers for this team who get put in check. You are working for Ferrari.....and if your performance isn't up to par, you are expected to fall on your own sword. It's for the good of the team....this is what's expected of you. Notice the press release quote from the company prez, Luca. Not a single negative word about Domenicali stepping down....he did it for the greater good. Compare that to when Alonso was critical about the team/car, and the choice words Luca had for him.

As for why he stepped down, he's ultimately responsible.....as team principal, that's the weight you carry on your shoulders. If he can't resolve the short comings of the team, then he pays the ultimate price.

Jon

Edit: When Domenicali stepped up to the plate as team princpal, he 'inherited' the developments and efforts of the Todt/Brawn era, some of Ferrari's best in recent years. Since then, rule changes, engine changes, driver's changes. Lots has happened under Domenicali's watch and, unfortunately, it hasn't yielded top notch results for the driver's and team. They were close a few times, but close isn't good enough for this squad. Then again, that could be said for any F1 squad.

Makes sence. I overlooked what he "inherited"

[Jon325i]

This just in.....Stewart-Haas racing has been given the FIA's blessing to join the F1 grid as early as 2015.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/14/g...1-license-fia/


Jon

[Eric]

Is that Stewart as in Tony Stewart of nascar?

[Jon325i]

Is that Stewart as in Tony Stewart of nascar?

That be the one. I know Tony swapped rides with an F1 driver as part of some PR work, but I doubt he's in line for a seat to compete. There's already enough weight in the current car due to the new 'power unit' system :p


Jon

[Reichart12]

haha yeah he's not the lightest driver out there. From what I've heard the Haas part of that group has a crazy amount of money so F1 is his next venture. Would be interesting to see if they would try to get a driver already in F1 or bring someone up (not sure whats all involved in that).

[Eric]

That be the one. I know Tony swapped rides with an F1 driver as part of some PR work, but I doubt he's in line for a seat to compete. There's already enough weight in the current car due to the new 'power unit' system :p


Jon

That's awesome! As much hate as there is for nascar (i'm one of them) I think it's great how a bunch of these guys have built conglomerates out of doing something they love. I hope they succeed on this next step... plus wouldn't it be great if they use all the profits from nascar to fund an F1 team!

[YAN-3]

Footage of Stefano Domenicali's resignation.