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2010 FORMULA 1 DRIVERS LINE UP
This topic is about the drivers line up for the next f1 season. Two more races to go, and we want to know in the future who will be on this team, who
is going o be partnered with and why.....If you've got any news regarding the drivers market, please feel free to post it here, so all of us can get
a scoop of what's happening....Thank you!
News:
'Kubica-Renault deal expected on Wednesday'
http://www.gpupdate.net
The French media is reporting on Tuesday that Robert Kubica will be making the switch to the Renault team for 2010. The Pole, who tested for the
Enstone outfit in 2005, is yet to race for any team other than BMW in Formula One although the Bavarian manufacturer will be pulling out of the sport
at the end of the season.
With BMW Sauber having been purchased by Swiss investments firm Qadbak, there are no guarantees of the outfit being on next year's grid as approval
by all other teams must be received in order to grant a 14th entry.
Kubica's move to Renault is tipped by most F1 insiders, however, with leading French newspaper Le Figaro now reporting that the deal is already done
and will be made public on Wednesday of this week. The publication has described the announcement as 'clearance' as Kubica prepares to join the
country's legendary 'diamond' marque.
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Raikkonen wants 2010 contract by season's end
By GMM - Motorsport.com
Kimi Raikkonen's manager has revealed he is seeking a signature on a 2010 contract for the Finn by the time F1 disbands for the season in Abu Dhabi
early next month.
The 30-year-old last week ended his contract for next season with Maranello based Ferrari, warning at Suzuka that if he cannot find another top drive
for 2010, he will either stay or home or go rallying.
Raikkonen's manager Steve Robertson told the Finnish daily Turun Sanomat that he is currently in talks with multiple potential F1 teams -- and one or
two that do not seem to be on the hunt for a new driver.
"Hopefully within the next 2 or 3 weeks we will have done something," said the Briton.
Previously, Robertson had admitted the possibility of a return for Raikkonen to McLaren.
He adds: "Top teams want to decide upon their drivers before the season ends in Abu Dhabi in November. A solution in that direction would also be in
Kimi's best interest."
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Raikkonen to Red Bull, Renault to oust Grosjean?
By GMM - Motorsport.com
As expected, the confirmation of Fernando Alonso's move to Ferrari turned the key to kick-starting the 2010 driver market.
Much of the specialist Formula One media waited in vain throughout Tuesday for the announcement of Robert Kubica's move to Renault, but the French
daily L'Equipe reports that the deal will actually be unveiled on Wednesday.
The hottest new rumour is that McLaren and Toyota are not alone in pushing for Kimi Raikkonen. Germany's Sport Bild reports contact between the
Finn's management and Red Bull Racing, despite the fact that Mark Webber was recently put under contract for the 2010 season.
Said Raikkonen's manager Steve Robertson: "We are negotiating even with teams that everybody thinks have no vacancies."
Another new rumour is that Renault, even after replacing Fernando Alonso with Kubica, is also on the lookout for a teammate for the 24-year-old
Pole.
It is believed team management are not keen on the underperforming rookie Romain Grosjean, who was championed by the disgraced former boss Flavio
Briatore.
It is believed Nick Heidfeld is near the top of the list for the drive, after the veteran German always matched up alongside the highly rated Kubica
at BMW-Sauber this year.
However, it is understood that Renault is prepared to wait much longer - for instance until January of next year - to confirm the identity of the
second driver.
Also in the frame to replace Grosjean are Timo Glock and Adrian Sutil.
Williams is planning an all-new lineup of reigning GP2 champion and rookie Nico Hulkenberg alongside Rubens Barrichello, with the latter Brazilian to
be replaced at Brawn by Nico Rosberg.
Likely to be left standing at the end of the musical chairs are drivers like Heikki Kovalainen, Kazuki Nakajima, Jarno Trulli and Grosjean, who may
need to look at some of the incoming teams for employment.
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Official: Kubica joins Renault in 2010
http://www.gpupdate.net
The Renault team has confirmed that Robert Kubica will make the switch to the Enstone outfit as of next season. The move will mark the first time the
Pole has raced in Formula One for any team other than BMW as the German manufacturer pulls out of the sport at the end of the year.
With Fernando Alonso's Ferrari announcement of last week expected to spark off a series of chain reactions, the second piece of the 2010 jigsaw has
now been fitted into place as 24-year-old Kubica, who tested for Renault in 2005, signs up full-time.
"I am very happy I will be joining Renault in the 2010 season," he said on Wednesday. "I feel I have a special connection with this team because in
2005 I won the World Series by Renault. This gave me the chance to test with the team in Barcelona, which led to my debut in Formula One.
"I share with Renault a strong winning mentality and feel comfortable with their friendly and open attitude. I'm highly motivated and optimistic
that together we can be at the front of the grid next year and hopefully fighting for the world title."
"We are very excited to have signed Robert with the Renault F1 Team starting next season," added Team Principal Bob Bell. "Ever since Robert made
his Grand Prix debut in 2006, he has been on our radar as one of the most naturally talented drivers of his generation and he has delivered on that
promise so it's great to have secured him in one of our cars next season. Renault has high ambitions and hopes for the future of the team and we feel
that Robert can play a big role in fulfilling them."
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La nena de Nico Rosberg
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Official??  Okay ^^ Thank you Nikki, fantastic news for a friend of
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Trulli all set for Toyota exit
http://www.espnstar.com
Toyota F1 president John Howett has dropped another hint that Jarno Trulli's days at the team are numbered.
Trulli joined Toyota in 2005, however, almost five full seasons down the line and he has yet to win a grand prix.
And with Toyota's F1 future on the line, the team is desperate to produce the results that will convince company bosses in Japan to carry on in the
sport.
But should Toyota continue, which Howett believes they will, it does not appear as if Trulli is part of their future plans.
"You have to look over five years," said Howett. "I don't wish to be tough but we had a more competitive position leading the start of Spa, and we
didn't deliver.
"So I think you have to respect the fact - and I am not trying to knock Jarno, because he is a great person and what he does for the earthquake
victims... there are so many strong qualities.
"But still unfortunately as a team this sport is intensely competitive and we have to find the best opportunity to win."
The Italian, though, did finish on the podium at the previous race in Japan, a feat that Howett admits will help secure Toyota's future at least.
"It always helps, doesn't it? But I can't say that it is really the fundamental issue," he added.
"I think it is still all down to Toyota's overall profit and loss situation and the image of Formula 1 and whether we can get away from the rather
sordid side that we've had recently to a much more dynamic future looking at all the great things that this sport really has.
"Talking to my colleagues, it's a similar problem everywhere. That's the biggest challenge we face."
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Trulli admits Lotus switch possible
By Motorsport.com/GMM
http://www.motorsport.com
Jarno Trulli has admitted he could imagine switching to the new Malaysian-owned team Lotus F1.
The Italian veteran, unlikely to retain his seat at Toyota beyond this season according to team president John Howett, has already been linked with a
move to Lotus.
Trulli, 35, said the fact that the experienced Mike Gascoyne is involved with Lotus makes the team a viable option.
"I have worked together with Mike in three different teams," the veteran of 217 grands prix, referring to Jordan, Renault and Toyota, is quoted as
saying by f1mania.net.
"I would have no problem going to a new team, if he (Gascoyne) has a leading role," Trulli added.
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Barrichello's Williams switch not decided yet
By Motorsport.com/GMMwww.motorsport.com
A spokesperson for Rubens Barrichello has denied suggestions the Brazilian veteran has already signed to switch to the Williams team in 2010.
The 37-year-old, not only the oldest active driver in F1 but also the most experienced in the history of the sport, is still in contention for the
2009 title but reported to be likely to leave the Brawn team after the Abu Dhabi finale.
Specialist reports have said his move to replace Williams' departing Nico Rosberg is all but signed, but a spokesperson said it is "only
speculation", according to the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper.
"We do not have anything to say about that," the official added. "Season 2010 is not one of the things that we are deciding upon now."
However, the same source admitted that Barrichello is in talks with "several teams" in addition to Williams and Brawn.
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I´m happy that Barrichello goes to Williams. Rubens is a very good driver.
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This is one article I came across while reading some f1 news. And its very interesting to know this guy's opinion about the drivers market or the
"silly season" of f1.
Article written by: Andrew Davies
Article courtesy of: http://www.planetf1.com
The Anti-Silly Season
Saturday 10th October 2009
The discussion of driver moves before the grand prix year has reached its halfway stage is known as the "silly season". In years gone by, barely
have four races been run before there is talk of a driver's new destination for the following season.
This year has been unique. It's the year of the anti-silly season. Instead of drivers' moves being made, deals being done and everyone struggling to
keep the rumours under control till October, the reverse has happened.
Fernando's move to Ferrari - who already had two announced and contracted drivers for 2010 - was on and off and on again dependent on the Scuderia
tying up a deal with Kimi Raikkonen to leave. Until that deal was done, nobody knew who was getting arguably the third best driver (Kimi) on the
grid.
With Ferrari having reached down the back of all the sofas in Maranello to find enough loose change to keep the Finn in beer, mullets and tattoos,
they have been able to welcome Fernando to the fold - much to the relief of 2010 sponsor Banco Santander.
Now, the questions is, what's going to happen next? Let's go through the runners and riders.
Robert Kubica Is confirmed as Renault's lead driver, but the team will have to step up a gear next year now they've lost Alonso. Their position in
the Constructors' table is slightly artificial because Fernando has hauled them up there by the bootstraps. It's going to be a very tough call given
that both Pat Symmonds and Flavio Briatore have gone. Both were part of the fabric of the team and they'll have to hope for some more engine
equalisation
Romain Grosjean Still has a lot to prove at Renault but being French has its advantages. Along with Kubica, they can become The Wild Ones.
Jenson Button Will most likely stay at Brawn, even though negotiations aren't going as well as he'd like. The second he becomes World Champion he
has a lot more negotiating power, because Ross would dearly love to have a No.1 on one of his cars.
Nico Rosberg In the eyes of many Nico has been pencilled in alongside Jenson Button at Brawn. Certainly if Mercedes are going to take a major
stakeholding in the team then he is the likely arrival.
Nick Heidfeld I've got nothing against Heikki Kovalainen, who comes across as one of the most likeable characters on the grid (unlike Rubens who
comes across as laughing, jovial Mr.Jocular when he's winning and Mr Snotbag when he's not happy). Sometimes you think Heikki is just too damned
nice for F1. But... It would be good to see Nick Heidfeld in the second McLaren. Heidfeld has matched Kubica and beaten him on occasion at BMW and
Heidfeld has been a contracted Mclaren driver in the past. And he's German.
If not McLaren, then Toyota. If Rosberg goes to McLaren then maybe Brawn.
Rubens Barrichello The fact that Rubens Barrichello's name hasn't been connected with the Brawn team for 2010 would seem to indicate that
a) They believe Jenson will clinch the title and...
b) Mercedes future involvement is determining the selection of the second driver.
Rubens is believed to be in serious discussions with Williams for a 2010 drive. The Grove team look keen to promote Nico Hulkenberg to a race seat and
Barrichello's brilliance at setting up a race car will be the perfect match.
Timo Glock Something that Timo Glock does very well - that's rarely needed in the refuelling era of F1 - is nurse his car along on big fuel loads.
That ability will come to the fore next year. Right now, though, he hasn't had the most impressive of years and if he can secure himself a seat at
Renault, or better, he'll have got a result.
If Trulli is truly leaving Toyota, then Timo has an outside chance to stay on.
Jarno Trulli Following John Howett's comments this week, there doesn't look any possibility of Trulli continuing at Toyota. What the team needs and
wants is someone of the calibre of Massa/Alonso/Hamilton/Raikkonen/Kubica/Vettel, someone who can get a result despite the car. Which means Trulli
will be off somewhere - and someone like USF1 could really do with his experience.
Kazuki NakajimaHaving dropped Toyota engines, Kazuki Nakajima will be leaving Williams. Right now the Toyota team need results, so it's not really
the time for taking back their prodigy. If the Toyota engine supply goes to a smaller team, then who knows.
Giancarlo Fisichella Hindsight's a wonderful thing and Giancarlo must be wondering now if his fervor to get into a red car has been at the expense of
a 2010 drive. His exact contractual arrangements haven't been made public, but Tonio Liuzzi looks to be doing a fair old job in his place.
Nelson Piquet After Manor Motorsport boss John Booth described Nelson Piquet as a 'good little driver', he quickly backed away with an assertion
that his comments didn't mean they were thinking of running him in 2010. Certainly if Virgin are going to be taking a major investment in Manor -
their mantra seems to be image over substance. Romain Grosjean's results compared to Alonso's are proving that Piquet probably wasn't as bad as
people thought he was, but no sponsor wants their brand to be associated with him. And that's Piquet's massive miscalculation.
Mark Webber There's been an odd rumour floating around that Kimi Raikkonen could move to Red Bull to replace the Flavio Briatore-managed Webbo. From
a marketing point of view I can't see a soft drinks firm hiring F1's most famous alcohol drinker.
Heikki Kovalainen
The longer that Mclaren take to announce their 2010 line-up, the greater chance that Kovalainen has in staying where he is. If Martin Whitmarsh wants
to use his second driver as a 'data gatherer' for Lewis then he has the perfect arrangement at the moment.
Drivers we'd like to see in F1
Jacques Villeneuve A former World Champion who would be happy running around in 10th place, unlike Kimi who will only continue if he has a car he
thinks can win.
Christian Klien Like Tonio Liuzzi, a driver who has all the ability but no opportunity.
Anthony Davidson It would be sad to miss Anto's better-than-Brundle perspectives on F1 practices, but there's many years ahead of him to do that.
Takuma Sato Taku is a better driver than Nakajima and deserves at least a shoot-out with his younger rival. His big problem is that he's always going
to be perceived as a Honda man and Honda aren't in F1 any more.
Bruno Senna The glamorous surname tends to obscure the fact that Bruno is a GP2 Champion in his own right. And, actually, if I'm honest, it would be
wonderful to have the name back on the grid. Just imagine, there's an outside chance we could have the surnames Senna and Schumacher back on the grid
for maybe one or two races next year. That's providing Ralf is allowed a drive...
Andrew Davies
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