Rubens Barrichello! He probably will be there for his TV commentaries anyway...
Edited by berto, 09 October 2014 - 01:02.
Posted 09 October 2014 - 01:02
Rubens Barrichello! He probably will be there for his TV commentaries anyway...
Edited by berto, 09 October 2014 - 01:02.
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Posted 09 October 2014 - 02:16
We will have an answer in a few hours but I think they will run 2 cars.
Posted 09 October 2014 - 13:08
I guess it will be either Will Stevens or Alexander Rossi then.
Posted 09 October 2014 - 13:11
Posted 09 October 2014 - 13:16
Just a rule query, which may now be redundant! Are they actually obligated to run two cars? I know you can run one if something happens during free practice or qualifying, but what about the previous race?
Edited by billm99uk, 09 October 2014 - 13:17.
Posted 09 October 2014 - 13:26
Just a rule query, which may now be redundant! Are they actually obligated to run two cars? I know you can run one if something happens during free practice or qualifying, but what about the previous race?
I don't know, but I remember Williams and Simtek only running one car in Monaco after the deaths of Senna and Ratzenberger.
Posted 09 October 2014 - 13:52
What if the car is there, in the garage, with a driver designated to drive BUT it never leaves the garage ?
Posted 09 October 2014 - 14:02
Marussia will wait until tomorrow to decide whether it races two cars, despite Rossi being nominated: goo.gl/9o5jUo #F1
Posted 09 October 2014 - 14:12
I wouldn't blame them if that side of the garage were given some rest.
Edited by ANF, 09 October 2014 - 14:12.
Posted 09 October 2014 - 14:12
Chilton vs. Rossi would be interesting. Just how bad is Chilton really?
Posted 09 October 2014 - 14:13
I read in Martin Brundle's (excellent) book, Working the Wheel, that, terrible, or even tragic, though an event in F1 may be that will prevent a driver participating in the next race(s), drivers needing a drive will inevitably, and rightly, see it as an opportunity. So, awful though today's crash was at Suzuka for Jules Bianchi, and I hope to see him back in the car soon, it does mean there is a race seat going spare at Sochi.
Who is likely to fill it?
The question should now be who will replace Bianchi permanently as wee all know these are pay as you drive seats ?
Edited by iii, 09 October 2014 - 14:13.
Posted 09 October 2014 - 18:19
Is it going to help Jules by keeping the car vacant? No. I say put Rossi in the car.
Posted 09 October 2014 - 18:34
I don't think the problem is with the helping of Jules.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 05:28
Pictures from Marussia garage would suggest they are running 1 car. Official news expected soon
Posted 10 October 2014 - 05:39
Is it going to help Jules by keeping the car vacant? No. I say put Rossi in the car.
No, but for Bianchi's crew it could be too early to get back to work, which I would completely understand. Their colleague is in hospital =/
Posted 10 October 2014 - 05:39
Posted 10 October 2014 - 05:41
“@Marussia_F1Team: We will race on with a single car in Sochi > mf1te.am/54x7aV @Jules_Bianchi #JB17
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Posted 10 October 2014 - 05:45
Statement from Marussia:
The Marussia F1 Team will run a single car for the duration of the forthcoming grand prix weekend in Sochi, out of respect for their driver Jules Bianchi, who remains in hospital in Yokkaichi, Japan, in a critical but stable condition.
The Team have written to the Stewards of the Meeting to inform them that they have withdrawn their second car. Notwithstanding the presence in Sochi of Alexander Rossi, the nominated Official Reserve Driver for the 2014 Russian Grand Prix, the Team feels strongly that fielding a single car, that of driver number 4, Max Chilton, is the appropriate course of action under the difficult circumstances of the weekend.
Jules' car crew have built a second car, which has been scrutineered and is ready to race, and this will remain on his side of the garage throughout the weekend. In support of Jules and his family, the Team and their cars will carry the familiar #JB17 graphic, to ensure that although Jules is not with them in Sochi this weekend, he is, nonetheless, racing on with the Marussia F1 Team.
Max Chilton #4
"I don't know how to put into words how truly devastated I am by what has happened to Jules. The support from the F1 family has been incredible and all we can do is be there to support Jules' family at this difficult time. It is going to be a very emotional weekend for the whole Team, but we will try to get through it and keep praying for Jules."
Posted 10 October 2014 - 05:48
Putting the complete car in the garage is such a nice touch. Big respect to Marussia.
I would've liked to see the car run personally, but this is such a respectful gesture that I think I might be wrong....
Posted 10 October 2014 - 05:54
Huge respect to Marussia. Good call.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 08:22
Putting the complete car in the garage is such a nice touch. Big respect to Marussia.
I would've liked to see the car run personally, but this is such a respectful gesture that I think I might be wrong....
I thought the second car also ought to run but after seeing the garage with Jules' name and seeing Jules' car there I've changed my mind.
Rossi will get his chance in Austin, Interlagos and Abu Dhabi.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 08:28
Is it going to help Jules by keeping the car vacant? No. I say put Rossi in the car.
No, but its a very touching gesture from the team!
Posted 10 October 2014 - 08:40
Very respectful of Marussia, good to see them handling the situation appropriately.
Forza Jules
Posted 10 October 2014 - 08:48
I understand why they did it, but I think it's a mistake. The Bianchi side of the garage needs to get back to racework as soon as possible. Not have more time to think about what happened.
On top of that, there's the much more banal point that if there are only 9 finishers, they will have thrown away a possible point. Even worse if the cars in 8th and 9th are a Caterham and Sauber.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 10:33
How is running one car a good call? Give me a break. I know Jules is injured and such but that's a really dump reason. Can you imagine Ferrari or Mercedes doing anything of the sort? Marussia will never be a top team nor will they ever break from the misery at the back.
The cynic in me thinks it's ideal for them in order to reduce costs and such for this weekend and roll on for upcoming races, reduce the cash flow and disguise with Jule's incident
Edited by Brazzers, 10 October 2014 - 10:34.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 10:36
No, it's the right thing to do. Rossi doesn't have enough experience to carry his side of the garage through this and his team aren't in a fit state to give him the debut he deserves.
Even Williams who were absolutely at the top of their game chose to let the number 2 car sit out Monaco after Senna's death.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 10:41
How is running one car a good call? Give me a break. I know Jules is injured and such but that's a really dump reason. Can you imagine Ferrari or Mercedes doing anything of the sort? Marussia will never be a top team nor will they ever break from the misery at the back.
The cynic in me thinks it's ideal for them in order to reduce costs and such for this weekend and roll on for upcoming races, reduce the cash flow and disguise with Jule's incident
I think all the teams would do the same!
As for costs (and (spare) parts) that thought has entered my head, but I think this has come from Marussia has acted from the heart on this...
Edited by GrumpyYoungMan, 10 October 2014 - 10:42.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 10:59
because it is a team effort, and you need the whole team for such a thing.
Also it is not like the crew from Bianchi will be picking their noses. I am sure that Chilton will have more mechanics on his car then ever trying to find the perfect setup.
Maybe they now have equal people on 1 car compared to top teams.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 11:13
How is running one car a good call? Give me a break. I know Jules is injured and such but that's a really dump reason. Can you imagine Ferrari or Mercedes doing anything of the sort?
Yes I can perfectly imagine this because they have already done so. Ferrari entered just one car in Monaco 1989 after Berger had an accident in Imola, Sauber entered one car in Barcelona 1994 after Wendlinger had his accident in Monaco and was in coma. Williams entered one car in Monaco 1994 after Senna died in Imola, Simtek did the same.
Edited by William Hunt, 10 October 2014 - 11:15.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 11:17
On top of that, there's the much more banal point that if there are only 9 finishers, they will have thrown away a possible point. Even worse if the cars in 8th and 9th are a Caterham and Sauber.
There are more important things in life than money or an F1 championship you know. Jules' health / life is more important.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 11:20
There are more important things in life than money or an F1 championship you know. Jules' health / life is more important.
As I pointed out, it was a more banal point. But not running is not going to improve Bianchi's health.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 11:25
it's a sign of respect for Jules and his family
Posted 10 October 2014 - 11:51
You could criticise them either way for running or not running. I think it's a fairly personal decision for the people involved and it's tough to opinionate as a complete stranger.
As a minor sidenote it's going to be fitting that Rossi gets his debut at home in Austin instead of Sochi. Perhaps that weighed in the decision, it's going to be a nice feel-good story for a new driver to get his debut at home (even if it's very bad reasons that opened up that seat) to possibly cheer up the staff a bit - if he had gotten his debut this weekend the Rossi debut story would have gained less attention, and it wouldn't have been ideal for him neither with the very grim atmosphere that surely must exist in the team right now just under a week after what happened.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 12:05
I don't even think it comes down to sentiment. Basically, you've got a team shellshocked by the loss of their driver, the only candidate to fill the seat is a total rookie who'll need to learn the ropes amidst a backdrop of misery a week out from the incident.
Perhaps if there was an experienced driver with a sack of cash waiting to fill the breach, you could argue that maybe they could run because you'd have someone who doesn't need the attention that Rossi will when he makes his debut, but that clearly wasn't an option.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 13:24
As I pointed out, it was a more banal point. But not running is not going to improve Bianchi's health.
No, but I hear social media campaigns will?
I think Marussia calculated the cost/benefit of running the second car. The idea that F1 is sentimental...
Posted 10 October 2014 - 14:19
they could have still given Rossi a Friday run and not enter him in the race imho, so he would be better prepared for Austin.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 14:21
I think Marussia calculated the cost/benefit of running the second car. The idea that F1 is sentimental...
Ross, why did they transport a 2nd car from the UK to Russia then? That doesn't make sense, I'm sure it was an emotional decision. If they were calculating the financial benefit they would have hired a pay driver.
Edited by William Hunt, 10 October 2014 - 14:21.
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Posted 10 October 2014 - 14:23
I don't think they found one in time. Not running the car is one thing, sending all the bits knowing you're not going to run is a waste of money. I imagine there are contractual obligations. Like you have to attempt to prepare two cars for every race.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 14:54
Ross, why did they transport a 2nd car from the UK to Russia then? That doesn't make sense, I'm sure it was an emotional decision. If they were calculating the financial benefit they would have hired a pay driver.
Did they? Or is it the spare car that they travel in bits that they've assembled - that's come straight from Suzuka? I've not read anything about anything coming from the UK.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 15:32
I'm a bit disappointed, but I totally understand. There just was no good decision to make in this situation.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 15:52
Ross, why did they transport a 2nd car from the UK to Russia then? That doesn't make sense, I'm sure it was an emotional decision. If they were calculating the financial benefit they would have hired a pay driver.
Did they? Or is it the spare car that they travel in bits that they've assembled - that's come straight from Suzuka? I've not read anything about anything coming from the UK.
don't you guys read up on stuff before you post its been well reported that the custom laws in Russia are tight. All parts that went to Russia were in Suzka already
So in layman's terms all the parts they used they already had. ie, a spare chassis and what ever was needed to rebuild the part assembled chassis that follows them to every race.
Edited by iii, 10 October 2014 - 15:57.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 16:20
Have to say I'm surprised by not running with two cars, or entirely clear of the motivation. if it is out of respect for Jules and his family, fair enough, but I'm not sure how it helps.
On a lighter note - I still wouldn't put money on Chilton being the quickest Marussia driver this weekend.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 20:11
I think it was a nice touch. Very poignant seeing a Marussia garage with a pristine car in with Bianchi's name and number on. Very moving for me and a nice touch.
Times like this are hard for a team. Whatever the team does there'll always be people who don't like it. I'm sure they canvassed lots of opinion and spoke to the family and did some soul searching themselves. Suspect they feel they've got it right and I support that completely.
Posted 10 October 2014 - 20:52
i would of thought the family would want them to run 2 cars
Posted 10 October 2014 - 23:52
I don't think they found one in time. Not running the car is one thing, sending all the bits knowing you're not going to run is a waste of money. I imagine there are contractual obligations. Like you have to attempt to prepare two cars for every race.
Will Stevens has a new sponsor with enough money to buy that seat for a race. They didn't have to find a new one.
Posted 11 October 2014 - 01:51
How is running one car a good call?
The cynic in me thinks it's ideal for them in order to reduce costs and such for this weekend and roll on for upcoming races, reduce the cash flow and disguise with Jule's incident
Posted 11 October 2014 - 11:47
I dont know the real reason for not having two cars this weekend, but I have to say that seeing Bianchi's car standing in the garage all cleaned up and with his number on + seeing garage still being resevered for him with all the name stickers and stuff is kind of a nice touch. And btw team principal John Booth is still in Japan.