Driver Senna Out, Yamamoto In @ HRT

Super Hans · 8 Jul 2010, 17:56 (Ref:2723628)

According to Joe Saward.

A real shame, but the team needs money.

Down F0rce · 8 Jul 2010, 18:21 (Ref:2723636)

Hopefully Bruno will land a seat somewhere with better prospects, should this prove to be true...

ralf fan · 8 Jul 2010, 18:24 (Ref:2723638)

Bruno has been disappointing regardless.

duke_toaster · 8 Jul 2010, 18:27 (Ref:2723640)

If this is true, I wonder how much of a reflection on HRT's finances this is. If they go to employing pay drivers (if it was practically possible I'd stick a ban on them in the F1 sporting regulations), it must show a degree of desperation.

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Originally Posted by ralf fan

Bruno has been disappointing regardless.

It's not easy to tell how good they actually are, mainly because the car is a disgrace.

andy_b · 8 Jul 2010, 18:39 (Ref:2723642)

it has been in the offing for a short while. Hard to tell how good Bruno is, given the car.

kezza7 · 8 Jul 2010, 19:04 (Ref:2723654)

Yes, HRT Need the money, but still, it annoys me that in this day and age, a young talented driver is so easily replaced by a pathetic pay driver, who has proved on multiple occasions he isn't up to F1 standards. Bruno, like Karun, was doing his best in a bad car. The only other reason I can think for his departure for the weekend is a rift with Kolles, but surely HRT would go with someone whom actually deserves a drive in F1, their other test driver, Christian Klien.

Wheels of Fire · 8 Jul 2010, 19:07 (Ref:2723655)

really?
where did you found this notice?

edit:

orry: sorry,I'm a stupid! XD there is a link!

Super Hans · 8 Jul 2010, 19:17 (Ref:2723659)

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Originally Posted by ralf fan

Bruno has been disappointing regardless.

He's better than Sakon Yamamoto though.

Knowlesy · 8 Jul 2010, 19:19 (Ref:2723660)

An inspired change.

It was clear that the problem lay with the driver. Now watch that HRT rocket up the grid.

ptclaus98 · 8 Jul 2010, 19:23 (Ref:2723663)

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

An inspired change.

It was clear that the problem lay with the driver. Now watch that HRT rocket up the grid.

IBsarcasmislostonmost

**Born Racer** · 8 Jul 2010, 19:44 (Ref:2723670)

I don't remember Yamamoto being that bad, although he was only up against Sato. Now I think about it, I only remember him having one good race, in Brazil 2006.

I know the decision is due to money, but Senna has been slightly disappointing. I've often followed them on the live timing and sometimes Senna has been a second a lap slower than Chandhok, although differences between team-mates will be exacerbated by a crap car. Nonetheless, Chandhok has coped better.

Knowlesy · 8 Jul 2010, 19:50 (Ref:2723672)

I would agree there BR.

duke_toaster · 8 Jul 2010, 19:53 (Ref:2723675)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kezza7

Yes, HRT Need the money, but still, it annoys me that in this day and age, a young talented driver is so easily replaced by a pathetic pay driver, who has proved on multiple occasions he isn't up to F1 standards.

It annoys me in this day and age that the concept of pay drivers in F1 should be considered.

Super Hans · 8 Jul 2010, 20:00 (Ref:2723678)

I don't understand the hand-wringing over pay drivers. Motorsport isn't like other sports. Every driver is a pay-driver at some stage of his or her career.

**Born Racer** · 8 Jul 2010, 20:14 (Ref:2723688)

It's just disappointing to see a driver with more talent replaced by one with more money.

strider · 8 Jul 2010, 20:17 (Ref:2723690)

It's here now, too: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85082

**GTRMagic** · 8 Jul 2010, 20:36 (Ref:2723702)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knowlesy

An inspired change.

It was clear that the problem lay with the driver. Now watch that HRT rocket up the grid.

Only if the car hits its ultimate trajectory by going BOOM in the drivetrain. Like usual.

Will Mr Senna come back from this? He really hasnt sounded happy all year

tux · 8 Jul 2010, 20:55 (Ref:2723711)

This is a shame for Bruno and for the team because with his surname Bruno can bring in sponsorship once the car become more competitive.

koper · 8 Jul 2010, 20:56 (Ref:2723712)

so who's going to be the first victim of Sakon on the race track?

Icebaby · 8 Jul 2010, 21:01 (Ref:2723714)

The HRT car is a complete dog so Senna cannot be rated against this, he deserves another chance in something better.

Sodemo · 8 Jul 2010, 21:07 (Ref:2723722)

At least he won't have to worry about frontrunners chopping in front of him any more.

**bella** · 8 Jul 2010, 21:36 (Ref:2723737)

whats complete bol... i mean, trousers about this is that they had bruno out doing promo work with chandhok at cosworth today. what are they going to do, write yamamoto's name on the side of the car with a tyre marker?

broadrun96 · 8 Jul 2010, 21:39 (Ref:2723742)

Could it be a sponsor's request deal for Silverstone and Bruno could be back in next race? Does seem kind of far-fetched that he'd want to get back in the HRT after this but if no drives, even as a tester are out there, would it be better to at least show his abilities in half the remaining races?

**bella** · 8 Jul 2010, 21:42 (Ref:2723744)

one look at the car tomorrow will tell you exactly how much of a sponsors deal it is, surely...

Super Hans · 8 Jul 2010, 21:55 (Ref:2723750)

Does Yamamoto's funding come from sponsorship or family wealth?

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