Driver Senna Out, Yamamoto In @ HRT - Page 5

Flyin Ryan · 16 Jul 2010, 16:35 (Ref:2727644)

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Originally Posted by p-matt

When Toyota pulled out they did say that they were committed to keeping their drivers (Kobayashi and Nakajima) in F1. Besides the Stefan GP debacle Toyota have done nothing for Kazuki.

Well they could just think to themselves "we've got one guy in there we can wave the flag behind", so be content with that and say "tough luck Kaz".

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The Chandhoks though, weren't born yesterday. Karun's father, Vicky, has raced and rallied since the 70s, is a former president of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) and is also a personal friend of one Bernard Charles Ecclestone. Chandhok Sr, in fact, privately hosted Ecclestone and his wife on a private trip to India some years ago and Bernie has always kept a weather eye on Karun's exploits.

From what we understand, the way it works is that any money due from the Chandhok side is given to Ecclestone for safe-keeping and released provided everything is satisfactory, which is probably as good an insurance policy as you can have. Nothing moves in the F1 paddock without Ecclestone knowing about it. We believe that on Thursday at Silverstone the stickers were in the process of being removed from Chandhok's car when the team received a visit from a highly influential man who suggested that such was not a good idea...

Nice to have friends in high places.

tux · 16 Jul 2010, 16:55 (Ref:2727651)

Chandoks turn to be stood down. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85314

Got to laugh at this.

"After Sakon Yamamoto gave a very positive performance in Silverstone, the team has decided to give the Japanese driver another opportunity to drive the car alongside Bruno Senna," said the team in a statement.

Yamamoto raced alongside Chandhok at the British Grand Prix, where the Japanese driver finished in 20th position behind the Indian.

GolddustMini · 16 Jul 2010, 16:58 (Ref:2727652)

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Originally Posted by tux

Chandoks turn to be stood down. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85314

although the way that artice is written makes it sound like he might be out for more races than just one, which is a massive shame, i find chandok quite likeable really

I wouldnt have called yamomotos race at silverstone 'promising' although maybe the promise is to do with the size of his wallet...

rallycrosscraig · 16 Jul 2010, 16:58 (Ref:2727653)

desperate measures to stay afloat.

will they even make it to the end of the season?

and will anyone care if they dont?

the only good thing about this team is they have given Chandok a chance and he has gone on to show he is worth another year, I hope he finds a seat in a decent car for next year.

tux · 16 Jul 2010, 16:59 (Ref:2727654)

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85314

I Rosputnik · 16 Jul 2010, 17:01 (Ref:2727655)

Can't Epsilon Euskadi buy out HRT?

Well the simple thing is money in this case.

GolddustMini · 16 Jul 2010, 17:02 (Ref:2727656)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Why Mr Senna was stood down.... maybe

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Senna is bound to have been disappointed about missing Silverstone, as Chandhok would have been, although as one sage drily observed, "I bet he was secretly thrilled about not having to get that downforce-bereft ****box around a place like this..." Both drivers cut their teeth in the junior formulae in the UK and there was a special atmosphere at the crammed Northamptonshire track last weekend.

quote of the year so far

tux · 16 Jul 2010, 17:10 (Ref:2727660)

I thought Bernie made sure theyd be financially ok until the end of the season?

duke_toaster · 16 Jul 2010, 17:11 (Ref:2727661)

There isn't anything about any of Yamamoto's CV that is promising - two half seasons in GP2 with only one points finish, and that was in a reverse grid race. I almost feel sorry for Yamamoto, it was clear he was having fitness issues on Saturday - perhaps the FIA need to introduce a fitness test for drivers before they get a Superlicence that year. I feel sure Sakon's a nice bloke, but then again Yuji Ide probably is too.

If HRT get any worse, the team could of course be put out of their misery under the rule brought in to stop Andrea Moda.

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Originally Posted by The sporting regulations

If in the opinion of the F1 Commission a competitor fails to operate his team in a manner compatible with the standards of the Championship or in any way brings the Championship into disrepute, the FIA may exclude such competitor from the Championship forthwith.

duke_toaster · 16 Jul 2010, 17:14 (Ref:2727664)

*cough*

I Rosputnik · 16 Jul 2010, 17:18 (Ref:2727666)

I do hope Senna and Chandhok get drives next year. The car they have had to deal with is a nightmare.

**Born Racer** · 16 Jul 2010, 17:19 (Ref:2727668)

I've merged the two threads. Could a moderator please change the title to bring it more up-to-date?

I Rosputnik · 16 Jul 2010, 17:23 (Ref:2727669)

Musical Chairs Hispania style?

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If Yamamoto gets shots racing, then why doesn't Klien get a shot?

NeilB · 16 Jul 2010, 17:27 (Ref:2727673)

Because of more £££££.

**Born Racer** · 16 Jul 2010, 17:30 (Ref:2727677)

It would be interesting to see what Klien could do with the downforce-bereft ****box, wouldn't it?

duke_toaster · 16 Jul 2010, 17:36 (Ref:2727681)

Well, Dallara only slowed down the development as the team failed to make the payments.

Sodemo · 16 Jul 2010, 17:41 (Ref:2727684)

Chandock out, Yamamoto in for Germany.

Fox89 · 16 Jul 2010, 17:56 (Ref:2727694)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

Chandock out, Yamamoto in for Germany.

Yup, here's Autosport link.

They really are desperate for cash!

duke_toaster · 16 Jul 2010, 18:05 (Ref:2727697)

Come on Hispania, do it properly. Chanoch Nissany's got a million shekels or so under the sofa ...

Sodemo · 16 Jul 2010, 18:08 (Ref:2727698)

I wonder how far in an Hispania car the £14 pounds I have in my pocket would get me, out of the pitlane?

NeilB · 16 Jul 2010, 18:14 (Ref:2727704)

From Sniffpetrol

fourWheelDrift · 16 Jul 2010, 18:29 (Ref:2727710)

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Originally Posted by NeilB

From Sniffpetrol

Not more leaked emails, spygate was bad enough.

duke_toaster · 16 Jul 2010, 19:06 (Ref:2727728)

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Originally Posted by NeilB

From Sniffpetrol

http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/up...ennaEmail1.jpg

If that's the case, I feel sure Bruno deserved the sack ... for using Comic Sans.

dazbaz_99 · 16 Jul 2010, 19:16 (Ref:2727734)

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duke_toaster · 16 Jul 2010, 19:18 (Ref:2727736)

Any bets on who will appear next in HRT - Plamen Kralev? Ricardo Teixera?

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