Rosbergs replacement

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Originally Posted by The Black Knight

Would love to see DiResta back. He would be a vastly better choice than Massa any day of the week.

I still don't understand why he lost his seat to begin with.

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I think Di Resta not having competitive experience in the current spec of F1 cars may be the reason Williams is hesitant to put him in the car. The simulator is no substitute for a full on tarmac racing weekend. He has been out for too long as well and there has been a number of car spec changes since he lasted raced in anger. A problem shared by Verne, Buemi and Kobayashi etc

But l think he would be competitive given the chance, as least as close to, if not better than Massa's recent performance in the 2016 season.

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Originally Posted by Nitrodaze

I think Di Resta not having competitive experience in the current spec of F1 cars may be the reason Williams is hesitant to put him in the car. The simulator is no substitute for a full on tarmac racing weekend. He has been out for too long as well and there has been a number of car spec changes since he lasted raced in anger. A problem shared by Verne, Buemi and Kobayashi etc

But l think he would be competitive given the chance, as least as close to, if not better than Massa's recent performance in the 2016 season.

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If I were Massa and I harboured any hope of ever being world champion still then I would say to Totto Wolf I'd be willing to take the Mercedes seat for a year and see how it goes. That would solve Mercedes's problem and give them a reasonable number two for the time being and that way they need not provide any discount to Williams. Then if it didn't work out, Alonso is free for 2018.

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Originally Posted by Nitrodaze

I think Di Resta not having competitive experience in the current spec of F1 cars may be the reason Williams is hesitant to put him in the car. The simulator is no substitute for a full on tarmac racing weekend. He has been out for too long as well and there has been a number of car spec changes since he lasted raced in anger. A problem shared by Verne, Buemi and Kobayashi etc

But l think he would be competitive given the chance, as least as close to, if not better than Massa's recent performance in the 2016 season.

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Good drivers do not need to be experienced in the current spec. They are either good or they are not and the really good ones can drive anything well.

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Originally Posted by Starter

Good drivers do not need to be experienced in the current spec. They are either good or they are not and the really good ones can drive anything well.

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Maybe, but he would still need time to ramp up. He is not going to jump in the car and be just as fast as Massa straight away. That is too much pressure.

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Originally Posted by onemanband

I think that was the other Toyota car.

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Yes. You are correct.

Kamui was in the 6 car which finished second. Either way, he's still the best option.

Mods, please kick this prik off here.

He's gone ;)

I said on post 9 on this thread a while ago that Bottas would get the drive .
A Finnish friend of mine who know Bottas says he WILL get the drive .
Di resta,Davidson,Buemi and other suggested names wont stand a change in fact I think Wehlien will perform in the Merc far better than any of the suggested names

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Originally Posted by pino

He's gone ;)

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Thank you.

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Originally Posted by driveace

I said on post 9 on this thread a while ago that Bottas would get the drive .
A Finnish friend of mine who know Bottas says he WILL get the drive .
Di resta,Davidson,Buemi and other suggested names wont stand a change in fact I think Wehlien will perform in the Merc far better than any of the suggested names

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It all still depends on Massa retirement u-turn. Should Massa decide to stay in retirement Williams may be forced to keep Bottas or else Mercedes offer a bigger incentive to Williams.