Will Lewis quit & who is available to replace him ? | FerrariChat

Will Lewis quit & who is available to replace him ?

Discussion in 'F1' started by greyboxer, Dec 16, 2021.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 38
  1. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
    12,313
    South East
    Full Name:
    Jimmie
    #1 greyboxer, Dec 16, 2021
    So there is a suggestion from Toto downwards that Lewis might not return - do we believe it likely ?

    By extension who is available and/or has a get-out in their contract ? Nick deVries perhaps is one
     
  2. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Sep 3, 2002
    6,412
    Toronto / SoCal
    Full Name:
    Rob C.
    #2 Nuvolari, Dec 16, 2021
    If Lewis were to quit the team would be smartest to get Bottas back. Filling the Alfa seat would be easy and Mercedes would want as much stability as possible.

    That said I think Lewis is a fighter and will want to keep racing.
     
    ricksb and 375+ like this.
  3. Giallo 550

    Giallo 550 Formula 3

    May 25, 2019
    1,881
    NY
    Full Name:
    Jim
    #3 Giallo 550, Dec 16, 2021
    This is little more than manufactured melodrama.
     
    TifosiConch, HotShoe, BMWairhead and 11 others like this.
  4. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Six Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jun 22, 2004
    69,430
    Moot Pointe
    #4 Jack-the-lad, Dec 18, 2021
    .....probably instigated by looie’s publicity management in order to keep his name foremost in the off season.
     
    HotShoe, ingegnere, jpalmito and 1 other person like this.
  5. ben73

    ben73 Rookie

    Nov 17, 2021
    41
    #5 ben73, Dec 18, 2021
    If you haven't noticed his name is always foremost. You only have to look at this forum for evidence. You think anyone cares about maxipad that spends his whole time playing simulator in his mama's basement and playing with Kvyat's bimbo?
     
    polishhammer83 and Phil~ like this.
  6. crinoid

    crinoid F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 2, 2005
    9,474
    Full Name:
    LaCrinoid
    #6 crinoid, Dec 18, 2021
    I vote for Pastor Maldonado or Mazespin.
     
    ingegnere, mcimino, absostone and 1 other person like this.
  7. lorenzobandini

    lorenzobandini F1 Rookie

    Jun 23, 2016
    3,831
    Champion Porsche/Audi territory
    #7 lorenzobandini, Dec 18, 2021
    He's contracted and ain't buying himself out.

    More important.....why even consider it (I don't)....."it will be or not".....you'll see soon enough. ;)
     
  8. Giallo 550

    Giallo 550 Formula 3

    May 25, 2019
    1,881
    NY
    Full Name:
    Jim
    #8 Giallo 550, Dec 18, 2021
    Yeah, nobody cares about the 2021 Champion. LOL!
     
  9. jpalmito

    jpalmito F1 Veteran

    Jun 5, 2009
    7,343
    Le caylar (France)
    Full Name:
    mathieu Jeantet
    #9 jpalmito, Dec 18, 2021
    Maldonado is a race winner and a Gp2 champion.
    He was fast but inconsistent.
    Mazepin is not formula one material.
     
    TifosiConch likes this.
  10. crinoid

    crinoid F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 2, 2005
    9,474
    Full Name:
    LaCrinoid
    #10 crinoid, Dec 18, 2021
    I think they’d be a fine replacement for Elton.
     
    ingegnere, mcimino, absostone and 1 other person like this.
  11. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 26, 2001
    29,546
    E ' ' '/ F
    Full Name:
    Trailer Swift
    #11 GrigioGuy, Dec 18, 2021
    One Williams driver kicked Lewis's rear in equal cars. Just grab the other one ;)
     
    ingegnere, tifosi12, sammysaber and 3 others like this.
  12. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 1, 2003
    9,302
    #12 Edward 96GTS, Dec 18, 2021
    Max.
     
    Bas and absostone like this.
  13. absostone

    absostone F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 28, 2008
    9,280
    #13 absostone, Dec 18, 2021
    You won the internet! That is the best possible guy for the job!
     
    Bas, TurboFreak650 and Edward 96GTS like this.
  14. blkfxstc

    blkfxstc Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 30, 2016
    769
    TX
    Full Name:
    Eric
    #14 blkfxstc, Dec 18, 2021
    Colton Herta or Pato O’Ward.
     
    pilotoCS and Bas like this.
  15. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

    Mar 24, 2008
    41,426
    ESP
    Full Name:
    Bas
    #15 Bas, Dec 18, 2021
    He's unfollowed F1 on social medias.

    Step one...
     
    polishhammer83, mcimino, Thecadster and 1 other person like this.
  16. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 1, 2003
    9,302
    #16 Edward 96GTS, Dec 18, 2021
    ^ or his staff has
     
    mcimino likes this.
  17. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

    Mar 24, 2008
    41,426
    ESP
    Full Name:
    Bas
    #17 Bas, Dec 18, 2021
    this could possibly generate more drama than the 2021 final laps
     
  18. intrepidcva11

    intrepidcva11 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 12, 2009
    3,215
    Saratoga Springs NY
    Full Name:
    Seth
    #18 intrepidcva11, Dec 18, 2021
    I'm not so certain Alfa would release him, as he is under contract. It woujld not be at all easy, from Alfa's viewpoint, to fill the seat with a first-rate drivwe who can drive competitively and win.
     
  19. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 1, 2003
    9,302
    #19 Edward 96GTS, Dec 18, 2021
    Bottas would return for a nickle
     
    TifosiConch likes this.
  20. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 26, 2001
    29,546
    E ' ' '/ F
    Full Name:
    Trailer Swift
    #20 GrigioGuy, Dec 18, 2021
    No Alfa driver can be competitive and win.
     
    johnireland and lorenzobandini like this.
  21. 375+

    375+ F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Dec 28, 2005
    12,057
    #21 375+, Dec 18, 2021
    Lance.
     
    Nortonious likes this.
  22. Nortonious

    Nortonious Formula 3

    Sep 20, 2018
    1,065
    TX
    #22 Nortonious, Dec 18, 2021
    Dan Ticktum !!!

    discuss
     
  23. Giallo 550

    Giallo 550 Formula 3

    May 25, 2019
    1,881
    NY
    Full Name:
    Jim
    #23 Giallo 550, Dec 18, 2021
    I thought still he rises?
     
    Bas and Nortonious like this.
  24. ktu

    ktu F1 Rookie

    May 30, 2012
    3,923
    #24 ktu, Dec 18, 2021
    He has the most F1 records, not much more room to rise.
     
    Terra likes this.
  25. lorenzobandini

    lorenzobandini F1 Rookie

    Jun 23, 2016
    3,831
    Champion Porsche/Audi territory
    #25 lorenzobandini, Dec 18, 2021
    Who and when was that?
    And how do you know? The optimal setup, on any car, on any weekend, can be, and most often, not be, found/achieved. (Ever hear drivers (rarely) say
    "Anybody could have won in this thing today.") We're human; not perfect. ;)
     
Page 1 of 38

Share This Page