[NeilP]

Lotus I think it is bad luck with the timing, maybe down the road we will know more but personally I have to believe both Ferrari and Mercedes took a close look at him. To me Mercedes were always going to be his best bet, I just do not see him fitting well at Ferrari with Vettel and at the risk of upsetting dearest Forza they absolutely have a hierarchy in place.

I like the drivers at Red Bull but I dislike the way they do business (whilst admitting it has been very successful) and I feel Marko's comments about wanting it to continue but not at any price to me at least belong behind closed doors only.

I think Jody nailed it he is quite possibly never going to get a realistic shot at being a WDC. Personally I am convinced he has what it takes. His best option maybe just a 2 year deal which at 31 when it finishes gives him one more chance to join a very top team. I just personally cannot believe the marriage to Honda is going to work out that fast for him. My technical knowledge is none existent (which is another reason I joined and enjoy this forum it is educational to me) but I am sure there has to be some harmony in development between the engine and the car itself.

The jury is still out on Max, he is young and must surely improve. He is still a fair way away from being a Champion but there is no denying his huge potential, he too may well become frustrated with Red Bull if the Honda switch does not work out. It is a huge gamble by Rd Bull they have quite possibly the best driver line up on the grid but if that engine does not perform they could be in big trouble down the road with the car and the drivers.