Red Bull to join the big 4?

Red Bull to join the big 4?#201026

By racechick - 29 May 10, 08:40

- 29 May 10, 08:40#201026

The big four:- Williams, McLaren, Lotus, Ferrari.

These are the four teams who have had 7 consecutive poles in a row. When this has happened it has always resulted in a world championship win. If Red Bull get pole today they join this elite group.
The statistics for teams with 7 or more consecutive poles make interesting and suprising reading. They are thus
(the numbers in brackets are the amount of consecutive poles)
Williams-3 times (24 10 9 )
McLaren -5 times (17 12 9 7 7)
Lotus - twice (10 7)
Ferrari-twice (7 7)

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Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201029

By myownalias - 29 May 10, 08:47

- 29 May 10, 08:47#201029

When I read the title and the first line of the post, I thought that you had gone crazy, then I read on and it's interesting indeed; for a team in relative infancy to the other teams mentioned it's somewhat amazing what Red Bull have achieved in just six years.

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Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201030

By racechick - 29 May 10, 08:56

- 29 May 10, 08:56#201030

It is an amazing achievement. The common thread through those statistics that jumps out at me is a good designer.
Newey, Chapman.

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Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201049

By EwanM - 29 May 10, 09:58

- 29 May 10, 09:58#201049

Chapman was more groundbreaking than Newey. Although there are variables as to why of course lol.

But yes it is rather amazing what Red Bull has achieved in the space of a number of years. I suppose that happens when you have reasonable cash flow, a brand which can attract sponsors media and staff. And also a leading young-driver program in the Jnr Formulas and of course through the "B" team Toro Rosso.

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Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201055

By schumifan - 29 May 10, 10:23

- 29 May 10, 10:23#201055

Yes. Great observation! Its almost scary how good they have been so far

"I just got passed by a Williams"

Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201072

By racechick - 29 May 10, 12:21

- 29 May 10, 12:21#201072

Well, its official. Red Bull have joined the big four.

You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.
Abe Lincoln

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abe Lincoln

Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201074

By myownalias - 29 May 10, 12:23

- 29 May 10, 12:23#201074

That'll be the big 5 then!

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Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201075

By Denthúl - 29 May 10, 12:27

- 29 May 10, 12:27#201075

Congratulations, Red Bull Racing.

Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201078

By Frosty - 29 May 10, 13:25

- 29 May 10, 13:25#201078

Red Bull not exactly my favourite team in the world but they deserve a congratulations for this impressive feat.

Remember "competitive animals know no limits"

Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201080

By racechick - 29 May 10, 13:26

- 29 May 10, 13:26#201080

No not mine either. Dont really know why. But congrats. Its a fine achievement.

You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.
Abe Lincoln

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abe Lincoln

Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201087

By scotty - 29 May 10, 14:19

- 29 May 10, 14:19#201087

Williams got 24 poles in a row?!?! Christ when was that, 1992/3 i'm guessing?

Rising number one of Formula 1, Juan - Juan, one wonders should Juan only win one Formula 1 one year, would Juan have won that one in round one, Juan??

Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201088

By Denthúl - 29 May 10, 14:20

- 29 May 10, 14:20#201088

Williams got 24 poles in a row?!?! Christ when was that, 1992/3 i'm guessing?

Yep. 1992 French Grand Prix - 1993 Japanese Grand Prix.

Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201092

By 7UpJordan - 29 May 10, 14:45

- 29 May 10, 14:45#201092

Williams got 24 poles in a row?!?! Christ when was that, 1992/3 i'm guessing?

Yep. 1992 French Grand Prix - 1993 Japanese Grand Prix.

Ahh, the days of the almighty FW14B and FW15C... :cloud9:

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Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201357

By The Oz - 31 May 10, 05:44

- 31 May 10, 05:44#201357

Now Red Bull need to ditch Webber and get a clear 2nd driver who will be willing to assit Vettel and not wreck his chances

Re: Red Bull to join the big 4?#201360

By myownalias - 31 May 10, 06:15

- 31 May 10, 06:15#201360

Now Red Bull need to ditch Webber and get a clear 2nd driver who will be willing to assit Vettel and not wreck his chances

Although I doubt Webber will be ditched; Red Bull have lost much of the respect that they have built up over the past six years in one day...

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