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Sam Michael to join Mclaren

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  1. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Sam Michael the recently axed Williams manager will be jioning McLaren next year as sporting director!

    Not sure this is good news for Mclaren fans <laugh> <whistle>
     
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    El_Bando, Sep 13, 2011
  2. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    Id be sure McLaren are clever enough to know what skills they need to recruit to be beneficial to them, im sure they will be fine.
     
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    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction, Sep 13, 2011
  3. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member
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    Wow, his 'sacking' turned out well for him <ok>
     
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    BrightLampShade, Sep 13, 2011
  4. Bob Bobbinz

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    I can't help but think of Spanish beer when I hear his name.
     
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    Bob Bobbinz, Sep 13, 2011
  5. chrispa76

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    lol, "San Migel" or something? Excuse me I don't drink very often.
     
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    chrispa76, Sep 13, 2011
  6. Max Whiplash

    Max Whiplash Well-Known Member

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    I'm pretty nonplussed by this one; it does seem odd on the surface but Ron moves in mysterious ways.
     
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    Max Whiplash, Sep 13, 2011
  7. TheModestMatt

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    I think Lewis and Jenson will be encouraging Sebastian to move to Ferrari in 2012 so they can swoop in a Red Bull lol. Im only joking, hes not being appointed technical director...phew.
     
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    TheModestMatt, Sep 13, 2011
  8. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    The position he is filling has been empty since Australia 2009 which for a top team seems very odd. no wonder they make fundamental flaws
     
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    El_Bando, Sep 13, 2011
  9. chrispa76

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    And what exactly does a "sporting director" do? Doesn't sound very important does it :/
     
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  10. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    "The Australian's role will focus on development and management of the team's trackside operations as well as working closely with drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button." - bbc
     
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    El_Bando, Sep 13, 2011

  11. Julius Caesar

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    So long as he is not allowed to touch the car.
     
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  12. Max Whiplash

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    By trackside operations, does this mean McLaren have had no one in charge of this for two years?! Well, that would explain a lot of their errors. I don't know, it all sounds pretty vague from the BBC; it has become something of a speciality for them recently vis-à-vis F1. Maybe they're just giving us extended highlights of his job description. What does Sky say? ;)
     
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  13. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    You will have to pay subscriptions for that answer... would you like the adult answers bundled in?
     
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    El_Bando, Sep 13, 2011
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    I'm not sure it will make any difference to McLaren
     
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    mephistopheles, Sep 13, 2011
  15. EternalMSC

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    Good luck Mclaren LOL
     
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  16. Delete Me

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    Oh dear McLaren!

    Hope he doesnt touch the car *crosses fingers*
     
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    Delete Me, Sep 13, 2011
  17. Kyle?

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    he's not that bad. Some cars he's been involved with have been pretty good. I'm sure he did the early 00's williams cars. They were pretty quick.
     
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  18. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

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    was thinking that
     
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  19. McLarenDan

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    Um... no thanks? I guess he's not involved in the car right now...

    And maybe we'll get a better gearbox?
     
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    McLarenDan, Sep 13, 2011
  20. Di Resta is faster than u

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    Alright, I don't know much about him, why is this bad for McLaren?
     
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    Di Resta is faster than u, Sep 13, 2011
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