Rumours 2010 Silly Season!!!! - Page 2

HughGJohnson · 14 May 2009, 22:03 (Ref:2462641)

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Originally Posted by Chatters

Fisichella to retire. Barrichello as well possibly.

Not sure if they'll retire or 'be retired'. Barichello was heard talking about doing 300 GPs recently. He'll officially retire when he goes two seasons without a ride. However, he may be in luck next year. Peter Windsor wants two US drivers, but also wants one with experience, but Scott Speed isn't coming back. It sounds like Windsor is going to have one American and one forein (experienced) driver. He is an unabashed Barichello fan.

I'm officially starting the Barrichello to USGP in 2010 rumor

**Bononi** · 14 May 2009, 22:40 (Ref:2462665)

I've heard the best american drivers are brazilian drivers,err... well south americans !

What's that name again ? CastroNeves ?

Pro Racer · 15 May 2009, 03:34 (Ref:2462725)

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Originally Posted by Racenut7

i know it's early but there is rumour that Webber is going to Renault

link or it didn't happen!

the way they are going this year i expect no changes at RBR interms of drivers should they be on the grid.

EBXR8 · 15 May 2009, 04:04 (Ref:2462727)

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

Webber to Brawn?

Not So Silly ,

If RBR continue however i would expect to see them lock their current drivers in as they are doing the job atm quite well.

nycuk · 15 May 2009, 08:15 (Ref:2462793)

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Originally Posted by jab

Hulkenberg to get promoted to a Williams race seat to replace BMW-bound Rosberg. According to TS

And Toyota to replace Nakajima with Kobayashi alongside him.

fieldodreams79 · 16 May 2009, 13:57 (Ref:2463430)

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Originally Posted by Racenut7

US Grand Prix - Cosworth
#18 Kyle Busch

we've come across this before...any merit to it?
i hope so....i'd like to see him lose more

he would even keep his number...how nice!

on the subject of USGPC; i've seen them all listed as possible. AJ Allmendinger, Scott Speed, Helio and now mark weber and kyle....who knows what?

Jamesy-18 · 16 May 2009, 14:48 (Ref:2463442)

All i can say is on USF1/GPE/Who cares? topic is, will it even happen? A lot of strong sources are suggesting it won't.

JeremySmith · 16 May 2009, 14:53 (Ref:2463444)

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Originally Posted by Jamesy-18

All i can say is on USF1/GPE/Who cares? topic is, will it even happen? A lot of strong sources are suggesting it won't.

The person posting before you cares..

fieldodreams79 · 16 May 2009, 15:29 (Ref:2463457)

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Originally Posted by JeremySmith

The person posting before you cares..

more like curious as to who will waste a year getting lapped in a POS before the team folds.

Marbot · 16 May 2009, 15:34 (Ref:2463459)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

more like curious as to who will waste a year getting lapped in a POS before the team folds.

POS = portion of excrement I presume.

But if Toyota can spend 3 billion on not winning then I see no reason why someone else can't do the same for less.

fieldodreams79 · 16 May 2009, 15:41 (Ref:2463461)

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Originally Posted by Marbot

POS = portion of excrement I presume.

But if Toyota can spend 3 billion on not winning then I see no reason why someone else can't do the same for less.

true on both accounts

nycuk · 18 May 2009, 07:27 (Ref:2464326)

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Originally Posted by Jamesy-18

All i can say is on USF1/GPE/Who cares? topic is, will it even happen? A lot of strong sources are suggesting it won't.

Who's suggesting that? Got any links?

jab · 18 May 2009, 17:23 (Ref:2464683)

Hmm. Williams aiming above their station?

I'd have thought it would've been Hulkenberg + AN Other, presumably someone experienced like Trulli or even Rubens. But not 2 established drivers - they'd be mad to keep Hulkenberg waiting otherwise he'll quickly disappear

duke_toaster · 18 May 2009, 17:46 (Ref:2464695)

It's difficult, as Rosberg is highly rated and (I expect to have things thrown at me, but here goes) Nakajima will get a lot better when he calms down.

US GPE could exist, it could not. Alexander Rossi is one option they have, he's doing IFM this year. Ryan Hunter-Reay could be an option. What about ... Scott Speed? Jonny Hildebrand has done some A1GP, but I don't follow it much - it is a yardstick, but only against drivers like Narain Karthikeyan.

Surely someone will pick up Bruno Senna. Kamui Kobayashi is a good driver, but he is in a relationship with Toyota. I think Davide Rigon will do rather will in GP2 this year, after his domination of SuperLeague Formula last year.

jab · 18 May 2009, 17:48 (Ref:2464697)

Rosberg is going to better things. And Nakajima won't get better when he calms down because he's just slow - if he calms down any more, he'll be even slower

Marbot · 18 May 2009, 18:02 (Ref:2464703)

USGPE are definitely up and running and fully intend to lodge an entry.They will also be known as 'Team USF1' officially!

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/75428

**chunterer** · 18 May 2009, 19:56 (Ref:2464771)

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Originally Posted by jab

Rosberg is going to better things. And Nakajima won't get better when he calms down because he's just slow - if he calms down any more, he'll be even slower

Well based on his performances (even taking into account the general theory that he's been let down by Williams' strategy) so far this year I would say that he ain't actually gonna be too high on the shopping lists of the top 3 or 4teams on pure ability alone. However, the Rosberg 'package' in terms of marketing is appealing.

He's into his 4th year in F1 and I don't see too many consistent signs of greatness on the cards. Deserving of an F1 drive he maybe, but ultimately capable of troubling the real topliners, not so sure.

Mind you Button was always highly regarded by most 'insiders' and less so by most 'outsiders' when he was struggling and look how he's gone now in the right car so I'd better not go rubbishing Nico too hastily!!!

As for the USGP team is there really an outstanding US driver candidate at present who is actually experienced enough for a drive? I'd like to have seen RH-R given a shot a few years ago but I doubt he'll get a go.

Simiarly how wonderful would it have been to have Rick Mears or Jeff Gordon in F1 when they were in their prime?!!!

Bruno Senna is sure to be signed up by one of the teams next season and I would've thought that Grosjean; Di Grassi and maybe Maldonado will be looking at drives if they are consistently front runners in GP2 this year.

jab · 18 May 2009, 20:43 (Ref:2464801)

I think Nico would be a solid number 1.5 to someone like Lewis (they did go after him for last year) or maybe even Alonso at Ferrari (I have heard his name linked with them)

He's not going to be a world champion but I think the car is flattering to deceive in practice. It's not a brilliant car. They've been caught by the likes of Ferrari and McLaren already

JeremySmith · 18 May 2009, 23:11 (Ref:2464869)

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Originally Posted by Marbot

USGPE are definitely up and running and fully intend to lodge an entry.They will also be known as 'Team USF1' officially!

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/75428

I don't care for the name, it sounds like A1GP..

**Bononi** · 19 May 2009, 01:16 (Ref:2464894)

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Originally Posted by Marbot

USGPE are definitely up and running and fully intend to lodge an entry.They will also be known as 'Team USF1' officially!

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/75428

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah - definitely is up and running !

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Originally Posted by Ken Anderson

We really need to run two American drivers, if this is really going to work. Having USF1 based in Oxfordshire with a couple of Brazilians just isn't going to fly!

He must tell this to the IRL series... that pretty much sums up the category over the last decades !

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Originally Posted by Ken Anderson

The Americans are out there – there are 370 million people in the United States and if you look back at anything we put our mind to, we generally do pretty good.

Another hollywood production, like the oscar of best movie this year.

nycuk · 19 May 2009, 17:01 (Ref:2465251)

Not a great deal here we don't already know http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns21478.html but interesting reading none the less.

Ralf's Girl · 19 May 2009, 20:31 (Ref:2465343)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

Well based on his performances (even taking into account the general theory that he's been let down by Williams' strategy) so far this year I would say that he ain't actually gonna be too high on the shopping lists of the top 3 or 4teams on pure ability alone. However, the Rosberg 'package' in terms of marketing is appealing.

He's into his 4th year in F1 and I don't see too many consistent signs of greatness on the cards. Deserving of an F1 drive he maybe, but ultimately capable of troubling the real topliners, not so sure.

I agree with that. I don't think that he looks like the future champion that people seemed to think he was a couple of years ago. Undoubtedly talented, but I'm not sure he's doing anything right now to have the top teams chasing after him.

JeremySmith · 20 May 2009, 00:31 (Ref:2465463)

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Originally Posted by Bononi

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah - definitely is up and running !

He must tell this to the IRL series... that pretty much sums up the category over the last decades !

Another hollywood production, like the oscar of best movie this year.

Agree 100% this team sounds rather bogus to me, bunch of chit chat..

FPV GTHO · 20 May 2009, 02:04 (Ref:2465474)

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Originally Posted by Ralf's Girl

I agree with that. I don't think that he looks like the future champion that people seemed to think he was a couple of years ago. Undoubtedly talented, but I'm not sure he's doing anything right now to have the top teams chasing after him.

I think he could be rejuvenated at a new team. So far he's started 4 seasons at Williams, all beginning with optimism of that first win in years, but never eventuating to more than upper midfield by years end. The last couple of seasons's he's issued the warning that he wants a winning car at some point soon, and for whatever reason extended his contract with Williams in that process.

Maybe if he had more than Wurz and Nakajima to spur him on the last couple of years once the early season promise dies off, people would have a higher opinion.

**chunterer** · 20 May 2009, 08:34 (Ref:2465539)

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

I think he could be rejuvenated at a new team. The last couple of seasons's he's issued the warning that he wants a winning car at some point soon, and for whatever reason extended his contract with Williams in that process.

Maybe if he had more than Wurz and Nakajima to spur him on the last couple of years once the early season promise dies off, people would have a higher opinion.

I think both team and driver extended because neither had a significantly better alternative at the time I think?

Rosberg's been quick and contributed to the coffers but despite him apparently being a 'technical' driver we haven't seen much real car development skills from him.

Therefore drivers like Wurz would have been huge benefit to Williams. In fact even if they keep Nico next season they'll need a younger version of someone like Wurz in the other car, a quickish experienced seasoned driver, to help positively develop the car now there's no testing?

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