RIP Manor Racing (2010-2017)

golic_2004 · Post by **golic_2004** » 10 Feb 2016, 12:20

Some DTM kid
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/wehrl ... 16-672578/
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/wehrl ... on-672612/

tumbano · Post by **tumbano** » 12 Feb 2016, 09:40

And the other driver will probably be 33% Haryanto, 33% Rossi and 33% Stevens (7 races each).

Waris · Post by **Waris** » 12 Feb 2016, 22:47

tumbano wrote:And the other driver will probably be 33% Haryanto, 33% Rossi and 33% Stevens

That sounded like they are going to do some weird genetic experiment!

tumbano wrote:(7 races each).

...oh, nevermind.

Jan Magnussen · Post by **Rob Dylan** » 13 Feb 2016, 12:17

And if America gets cancelled or whatever, Manor will have to bring back shared drives again

Meatwad · Post by **Meatwad** » 13 Feb 2016, 21:42

Waris wrote:
tumbano wrote:And the other driver will probably be 33% Haryanto, 33% Rossi and 33% Stevens

That sounded like they are going to do some weird genetic experiment!

A combination of the three would be great for Manor. Rossi's driving skills, Haryanto's money and Stevens' experience or something.

golic_2004 · Post by **golic_2004** » 18 Feb 2016, 15:01

Not to go of the deep end, but I actually predict Haryanto will take Wehrlein to school this year. The latter will get sacked for underperforming and be replaced by Rossi, who would actually score a shock podium.
Quite a deep end of a prediction, but that's what I think.

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 19 Feb 2016, 01:45

golic_2004 wrote:Not to go of the deep end, but I actually predict Haryanto will take Wehrlein to school this year. The latter will get sacked for underperforming and be replaced by Rossi, who would actually score a shock podium.
Quite a deep end of a prediction, but that's what I think.

I'll eat my hat if that happens. I'll even post a video.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 19 Feb 2016, 08:27

golic_2004 wrote:Quite a deep end of a prediction, but that's what I think.

That's more than deep, it's nuts.

But I hope it happens :dance:

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 19 Feb 2016, 10:24

CoopsII wrote:
golic_2004 wrote:Quite a deep end of a prediction, but that's what I think.

That's more than deep, it's nuts.

But I hope it happens

Since I am still not a fan of Wehrlein and Mercedes insistence with him, I also hope it happens. Anyway, I will watch them closely. I am curious about what the pair will do and who knows, maybe I will become Pascal fan.

Post by **Ataxia** » 19 Feb 2016, 11:15

DanielPT wrote:
CoopsII wrote:
golic_2004 wrote:Quite a deep end of a prediction, but that's what I think.

That's more than deep, it's nuts.

But I hope it happens

Since I am still not a fan of Wehrlein and Mercedes insistence with him, I also hope it happens. Anyway, I will watch them closely. I am curious about what the pair will do and who knows, maybe I will become Pascal fan.

Well, there will certainly be a lot of pressure on Pascal to succeed...

Post by **tommykl** » 19 Feb 2016, 14:25

Ataxia wrote:
DanielPT wrote:
CoopsII wrote:That's more than deep, it's nuts.

But I hope it happens

Since I am still not a fan of Wehrlein and Mercedes insistence with him, I also hope it happens. Anyway, I will watch them closely. I am curious about what the pair will do and who knows, maybe I will become Pascal fan.

Well, there will certainly be a lot of pressure on Pascal to succeed...

I sure hope he won't be too stressed out about it. I hope he isn't too Young to handle the added strain of constant jetlag, too...

Post by **Ataxia** » 19 Feb 2016, 15:36

tommykl wrote:
Ataxia wrote:Well, there will certainly be a lot of pressure on Pascal to succeed...

I sure hope he won't be too stressed out about it. I hope he isn't too Young to handle the added strain of constant jetlag, too...

The tension will be palpable if things are close between him and Haryanto; people are expecting a huge performance differential between the pair. I expect a higher frequency of strong results from Wehrlein, but as long as Haryanto doesn't get fatigued over the season he may be able to creep up on his team-mate.

Post by **tommykl** » 19 Feb 2016, 15:43

Ataxia wrote:
tommykl wrote:
Ataxia wrote:Well, there will certainly be a lot of pressure on Pascal to succeed...

I sure hope he won't be too stressed out about it. I hope he isn't too Young to handle the added strain of constant jetlag, too...

The tension will be palpable if things are close between him and Haryanto; people are expecting a huge performance differential between the pair. I expect a higher frequency of strong results from Wehrlein, but as long as Haryanto doesn't get fatigued over the season he may be able to creep up on his team-mate.

It all depends on whether or not Pascal buckles under the shear load of his first international season. It's also interesting to see if the shorter period of time between each race will affect his ability to function at his highest potential.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 22 Feb 2016, 11:16

Jan Magnussen · Post by **Rob Dylan** » 22 Feb 2016, 11:42

That moment when Manor have the best looking car on the grid. Just like HRT 2012

novitopoli · Post by **novitopoli** » 22 Feb 2016, 17:27

Manor updated its logo. Here's how it forms up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrIH_EYhfHk

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 22 Feb 2016, 17:36

novitopoli wrote:Manor updated its logo. Here's how it forms up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrIH_EYhfHk

Ah man you beat me to it! I have already knocked up a new avatar for myself though.

For anyone who missed it, this was the new logo for a while, but it appears they've since gone back to a black and white version like before.

golic_2004 · Post by **golic_2004** » 09 Mar 2016, 14:35

Rossi's back as reserve driver
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/rossi ... er-678338/

DOSBoot · Post by **DOSBoot** » 10 Mar 2016, 02:09

Shame he couldn't get the race seat since he did very well in most of his races. But I guess an outside of a chance back in F1 is better than no chance.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 16 Mar 2016, 01:35

New, non-Indonesian sponsor alert!

Manor have signed a deal with Rebellion Timepieces (yes, the same people that bankroll the LMP1 team) to be their official timing partner. Logos on the gloves and wing mirrors so nothing huge, but a start nonetheless!

https://www.facebook.com/ManorRacing/posts/952834034772418

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 16 Mar 2016, 08:30

AndreaModa wrote:New, non-Indonesian sponsor alert!

Manor have signed a deal with Rebellion Timepieces (yes, the same people that bankroll the LMP1 team) to be their official timing partner. Logos on the gloves and wing mirrors so nothing huge, but a start nonetheless!

https://www.facebook.com/ManorRacing/posts/952834034772418

Rejects of all series unite!

golic_2004 · Post by **golic_2004** » 16 Mar 2016, 11:49

Viva la Rejects!

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 18 Mar 2016, 01:58

MOAR (small) NEW SPONSORS:

AdrianBelmonte_ · Post by **AdrianBelmonte_** » 23 Mar 2016, 19:06

MUST read

http://www.manorracingfanblog.com/rio-haryanto-robbed/

watka · Post by **watka** » 23 Mar 2016, 21:01

I find it strange that the Manor car bears no sponsorship from Ovo Energy. Why's that?

Post by **Bobby Doorknobs** » 23 Mar 2016, 21:18

watka wrote:I find it strange that the Manor car bears no sponsorship from Ovo Energy. Why's that?

I remember reading about this a while back. Apparently it's a personal investment from Stephen Fitzpatrick, it has nothing to do with Ovo.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 23 Mar 2016, 23:26

Simtek wrote:
watka wrote:I find it strange that the Manor car bears no sponsorship from Ovo Energy. Why's that?

I remember reading about this a while back. Apparently it's a personal investment from Stephen Fitzpatrick, it has nothing to do with Ovo.

Yeah I think he stated that the two were very separate things and he wanted Manor to be a personal project and not for people to think it's being bankrolled by income from Ovo, which I guess might tarnish their image as a supposed "good guy" in the energy sector, as if anyone believes that!

Jan Magnussen · Post by **Rob Dylan** » 24 Mar 2016, 10:26

So there's an online poll after every race as to who the best driver of the day was, which the FIA will just ignore and give their own result to?

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 24 Mar 2016, 11:17

Rob Dylan wrote:So there's an online poll after every race as to who the best driver of the day was, which the FIA will just ignore and give their own result to?

Yup. Just to prove they really grasp social media.

Jan Magnussen · Post by **Rob Dylan** » 24 Mar 2016, 14:46

CoopsII wrote:Yup. Just to prove they really grasp social media.

If I recall, Margaret Thatcher once said 'there is no such thing as social media'...

solarcold · Post by **solarcold** » 12 Apr 2016, 19:10

So, apparently Adrian Campos thinks Rio Haryanta is a junior racer equal to or even superior than Stoffel Vandoorne because he beat him several times in junior series. Given that Vandoorne performed brilliantly in McLaren, and Haryanto is beaten big time by Wehrlein, by Adrian's logic they could put Pascal into that McLaren and excpect a podium, no less.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 12 Apr 2016, 19:31

solarcold wrote:So, apparently Adrian Campos thinks Rio Haryanta is a junior racer equal to or even superior than Stoffel Vandoorne because he beat him several times in junior series. Given that Vandoorne performed brilliantly in McLaren, and Haryanto is beaten big time by Wehrlein, by Adrian's logic they could put Pascal into that McLaren and excpect a podium, no less.

Well, since Pascal Wehrlein is a World Champion in the making, Rio getting beaten hard by him is not really an argument against him. Although a podium in that McLaren may be a bit too much to ask (although regular points would be easily achieved

)

lance_rambert · Post by **lance_rambert** » 13 Apr 2016, 02:16

solarcold wrote:So, apparently Adrian Campos thinks Rio Haryanta is a junior racer equal to or even superior than Stoffel Vandoorne because he beat him several times in junior series

So, because Rio beat Stoffel in a few of the sprint races and one feature race last year (and probably a couple races from '14), they're of similar skill level? Right... I guess Herbert's two gifted wins in '95 makes him level with Schumacher (who was taken out both races) as well.

Post by **Londoner** » 20 Apr 2016, 07:04

Not sure how reliable a source Autoweek is, but they've reported that Haryanto hasn't paid up. He still owes nearly $5 million to Manor

Indonesia's solution? Get all his fans to text "RIO" three times a day to give enough monies to keep Rio on the grid. My god, this is Reject gold. :badoer:

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 20 Apr 2016, 07:40

East Londoner wrote:Not sure how reliable a source Autoweek is, but they've reported that Haryanto hasn't paid up. He still owes nearly $5 million to Manor.

Autoweek isn't the source. It's a republished newswire story from the notoriously unreliable Global Motorsport Media.

It sounds plausible though, at least. Mid-season replacement on the cards? Who has cash to burn?

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 20 Apr 2016, 07:57

East Londoner wrote:My god, this is Reject gold.

It really is but I hope the cash appears as I think he can produce some on-track entertainment too this season.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 20 Apr 2016, 08:21

It's been calculated that Haryanto needs 12.4 million text messages to keep his drive. From what I've read, most of the money has been paid up, there's this additional element required to keep his seat that isn't coming from sponsors, hence the fundraiser.

Indonesian source (not sure on reliability!)

watka · Post by **watka** » 20 Apr 2016, 12:07

AndreaModa wrote:It's been calculated that Haryanto needs 12.4 million text messages to keep his drive. From what I've read, most of the money has been paid up, there's this additional element required to keep his seat that isn't coming from sponsors, hence the fundraiser.

Indonesian source (not sure on reliability!)

Given how the driver of the day vote goes every race, I think this is the one instance that crowdfunding could actually work (in a long-term way) in F1!

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 20 Apr 2016, 12:27

watka wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:It's been calculated that Haryanto needs 12.4 million text messages to keep his drive. From what I've read, most of the money has been paid up, there's this additional element required to keep his seat that isn't coming from sponsors, hence the fundraiser.

Indonesian source (not sure on reliability!)

Given how the driver of the day vote goes every race, I think this is the one instance that crowdfunding could actually work (in a long-term way) in F1!

We already had one case albeit a bit different. Kamui Kobayashi's return to Caterham was at least partially crowdfunded. If it worked for him, it can work for Haryanto.

UncreativeUsername37 · Post by **UncreativeUsername37** » 20 Apr 2016, 21:27

DanielPT wrote:We already had one case albeit a bit different. Kamui Kobayashi's return to Caterham was at least partially crowdfunded. If it worked for him, it can work for Haryanto.

watka wrote:Given how the driver of the day vote goes every race, I think this is the one instance that crowdfunding could actually work (in a long-term way) in F1!