Norris to Replace Vandoorne at McLaren for 2019

[TheElbows]

If Stoffel had got a seat with the big 3 teams it would be another story, Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes have monopoly on good results

I kinda/sorta agree, but only so much. I think that 90% of the drivers in the field can take a top car and become a Bottas - effective, occasional win, consistent laps, plenty of podiums and good qualifying. I think only a handful of the drivers in the field are Hamilton/Vettel/Alonso level where they will be consistent in bringing an extra 5-10% out of the car they're driving.

I think the answer to any driver in F1 is "well, put them in a Mercedes..." but even then only a few would have the goods to properly contend and manage a season and win.

 

[EngieDiesel]

I kinda/sorta agree, but only so much. I think that 90% of the drivers in the field can take a top car and become a Bottas - effective, occasional win, consistent laps, plenty of podiums and good qualifying.

And even then there's no guarantee that they can do that, just due to the number of intangibles that can't be accounted for. I'm sure there have been more than a few times in Formula 1 history where a B driver was given A+ equipment and it just simply didn't work out, despite them performing well in cars that weren't as good before.

 

[mustafur]

It's a fallacy, generally the top half of the grid has the top half of the Talent.

It's harder to make an impression when your racing against the cream of the crop and not some pay driver.

 

[EngieDiesel]

Worth noting, Vandoorne has been given an offer to drive for Dale Coyne Racing in IndyCar next year. So at least he's got an option open should no one put him in an F1 seat for 2019.

 

[kikie]

It has been mentioned on Belgian TV that Formula E could be an option for Vandoorne.

 

[daan]

This picture freaks me out a bit.

 

[Dennisch]

You can see that we eat a lot healthier on the continent.

 

[Lewis_Hamilton_]

This picture freaks me out a bit.

They must be living in alternate timelines, that's about the only explanation I can think of.

 

[kikie]

It has been mentioned on Belgian TV that Formula E could be an option for Vandoorne.

Vandoorne's F1 career is over. He will be driving for Formula E HWA-team.