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6 Feb 2012, 12:26
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I do wish that Caterham would announce Petrov in the car, its getting boring now. It seems obvious (to me at least) that they don't want Trulli anymore.
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That's so frickin uncool man!
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6 Feb 2012, 12:46
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the test days nobster mentioned before do show an interesting balance: heikki has days 1&2, van der garde has day 3 and trulli has day 4. surely if they had a more experienced driver like jarno on board *because* of his experience they'd want him to have more time in the car?
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13 Feb 2012, 13:14
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Just seen on Twitter a journalist called Jordan Irvine (@IrvineF1) tweeted that Pic could have sponsor issues an his drive may be in doubt.
Marussia tweeted back saying "No such worries".
Just wondering who Pic is sponsored by and whether this "issue" may have a grain of truth?
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13 Feb 2012, 21:55
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Originally Posted by Ostrogothicus
Just wondering who Pic is sponsored by?
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Pic’s family owns a haulage business called Groupe Charles Andre, which transports Elf petrol around France, so I'd imagine that's where at least a chunk of his backing is coming from.
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14 Feb 2012, 10:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ostrogothicus
Just seen on Twitter a journalist called Jordan Irvine (@IrvineF1) tweeted that Pic could have sponsor issues an his drive may be in doubt.
Marussia tweeted back saying "No such worries".
Just wondering who Pic is sponsored by and whether this "issue" may have a grain of truth?
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Interesting, I would have thought that Marussia would be quite keen to elbow Pic out if Petrov could join them.
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17 Feb 2012, 10:08
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Petrov announced.........Trulli out........very shrewd move by Tony.......he will now sell a ship load of caterhams in Russia for sure........its a massive growth market for all auto manufacturers.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97552
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17 Feb 2012, 10:18
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Exactly, made sense. Trulli was beyond pathetic last season too.
It's clear by moving MG out of the way in the design office too & ditching Trulli, Tony was serious about success now the first two seasons are out of the way.
Interesting to see how they develop going-forward with Mark Smith, Petrov and Heikki...
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17 Feb 2012, 13:50
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literally just spat diet coke all over my computer at this tweet from adam hay-nicholls:
"Petrov was also in talks with Ferrari over 3rd seat. If he beats @H_Kovalainen this year, he's in with a shot at Massa's seat. Won't be easy"
wtf?? but that's an interesting thought considering his adu dhabi '10 drive in which he held off alonso...
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17 Feb 2012, 14:13
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hmmmm......I was just thinking about where Ferrari would like to sell more Ferrari's and then the penny dropped......
Bye Jarno, and don't let the door it you in the ass on the way out.
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17 Feb 2012, 14:19
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Originally Posted by bella
literally just spat diet coke all over my computer at this tweet from adam hay-nicholls:
"Petrov was also in talks with Ferrari over 3rd seat. If he beats @H_Kovalainen this year, he's in with a shot at Massa's seat. Won't be easy"
wtf?? but that's an interesting thought considering his adu dhabi '10 drive in which he held off alonso...
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WOW who would have thought that !
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I think we have quite a good race track...
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17 Feb 2012, 16:54
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Originally Posted by Peralta
Petrov rang me up last night and said he signed for Caterham last week but had to keep his mouth shut but will announce on Monday that he is driving for them. Sorry Trulli.
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I guess it took longer to sort out the paper work but I said a couple of times on this board that Petrov had signed. Sorry Trulli and don't let the door hit your ass on the way out. That was funny by the way.
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17 Feb 2012, 21:49
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Originally Posted by Peralta
I guess it took longer to sort out the paper work but I said a couple of times on this board that Petrov had signed. Sorry Trulli and don't let the door hit your ass on the way out. That was funny by the way.
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Yes, I recall you did post just that and you were largely ignored.
Full marks for your accuracy and for having the guts to post what you did at the time, in advance of the official announcement.
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18 Feb 2012, 14:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ostrogothicus
Just seen on Twitter a journalist called Jordan Irvine (@IrvineF1) tweeted that Pic could have sponsor issues an his drive may be in doubt.
Marussia tweeted back saying "No such worries".
Just wondering who Pic is sponsored by and whether this "issue" may have a grain of truth?
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I'm just wondering who tf is Pic?
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18 Feb 2012, 17:11
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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett
I'm just wondering who tf is Pic?
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Charles Pic, been in GP2 for the last couple of years, done alright in it. Marussia's 2nd driver for 2012, let's see if he can stand up to the Glock.
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18 Feb 2012, 17:14
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Ok thanks. Never heard of him.
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