Join Paul and me as we review each team and driver pairing and give our thoughts on the Formula 1 season ahead in 2019. We share our thoughts on all the teams and even contemplate driver clashes and suggest key elements to look for in the 2019 season.
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Having read the reports on the preseason testing, I’m thinking that this is how it’s going to end up this year:
1. Mercedes
2. Ferrari
3. Red Bull
4. Alfa Romeo / Sauber
5. McLaren
6. Toro Rosso
7. Renault
8. Haas
9. Racing Point
10. Williams.
NC – I agree with you. I don’t believe Merc is in as bad of shape as we are led to believe by the media. But, we shall see what happens this weekend.
Yeah, maybe I’m wrong but I’ve learned not to count them out of anything. :)
You mention Claire Williams. Paul mentions that Frank was stepping back at the time that Claire joined. This reminded me of an interview with Claire shown in the film “Williams: Formula 1 in the blood” as I don’t think that Frank wanted Claire there. My transcription (excuse mistakes): 57:22 Interviewer: So, your father is an icon when it comes to Formula 1. Was it hard to prove your skills because you’re a woman, or because he’s your father?” Claire: “Erm, Formula 1, this role was not my ambition from a little girl. However, kind of, circumstances changed and a job… Read more »
Thanks for the reminder, I had forgotten that part of the documentary. Interesting indeed. Wonder if Patrick Head felt the same?
Thanks for listening and it wouldn’t be fun if you agreed with everything we said. :)