2016 Formula 1 Season Paddock

Don't know if this is a trolling thing or not....
Rosberg retires effective immediately...

http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/38185846

 

Just saw that. did not see that coming at all

 

I checked and it is being posted at multiple sources. Maybe it is true?

 

Yep, Rosberg is retired.
He posted it on his facebook page.....

 

It is going to make for a new silly season with the young talented driver options out there.
Can't wait to see who gets the drive...

 

Alonso to Mercedes, you heard it here first.

 

Going to be an exciting 2017. Are we there yet?

 

internet broken.

 

This seems like rubbing it in Hamilton's face even more. "I don't need this circus. I can move on." I wonder who in F1 would want to be the #2 driver over there. Who has the talent and wherewithal to deal with Lewis' antics and the Mercedes team philosophy. Like 98% of seats are confirmed for 2017. Someone would burn some big bridges if they left their current seats. Pascal Wehrlein? Esteban Gutierrez? Alexander Rossi?

 

Holy Shit , just read that

Wehrlein will be in that seat next year and depending on how the teams are competetively next season , Alonso to that seat after his contract expires at McLaren

 

https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2016...pion-nico-rosberg-announces-shock-retirement/

 

He was under contract for 2 or 3 more years.

 

I'm guessing Mercedes said "fine, if you want to quit- win the championship and we'll cash out your contract."

 

Mercedes had no idea

 

Does McLaren own Button through 2018? He could serve as somewhat of a mentor to Lewis, and they're both Brits

 

This surprises me quite a bit. The general personality of an F1 driver doesn't seem to allow stopping unless there is something causing their competitiveness to decline (age, health, etc.).

 

Its gonna be either Wehrlein (likely) or Alonso

Bet Hulkenberg wishes Rosberg gave him a heads up

 

Button's whole "retired, but not really" status. He's a past champion, and can still run competitively(when the vehicle doesn't fail). Mercedes could put him in the car now, and start shopping for long term talent next year.

 

Maybe it's wishful thinking , but I think Button could help keep Hamilton from acting like a diva. Plus, you know he would do it for hardly any money, and would really shake up the championship.

 

True. I wish Kimi would run his mouth after the race, like he does during it.