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  1. B.A.D.

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    Would make sense...VW rules WRC, Porsche is leading WEC, so give Audi the chance to dominate F1.
     
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    That's the only part of this that makes sense to me.

    If the Audi/RB deal is in the works, I wonder how comfortable VW and Audi are with the thought that they'd be fielding an Audi branded car with a Ferrari engine (almost certain replacement for the Renault lump for at least the 2016 season). This means the naming convention used by many would be Audi-Ferrari.
     
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    If Audi get in and are successful, how long before BMW want back in? They couldn't the other 2 Germans have all the fun.
     
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    Jenson Button poised to quit Formula One - Telegraph

    There's talk of WEC and Top Gear.
     
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    This doesn't surprise me & I wish him luck. This probably explains why he is in such a good mood with his McHonda falling apart as he drives.
     
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    Force India announced today they re-signed Perez for 2016 so rosters continue to firm up.

    A couple days ago someone at Grand Prix Times took a swing at odds on what the 2016 grid will look like (before the Perez announcement).

    Of course, there's still some chance Red Bull will follow through on their recent threat to pull out after 2015 (Toro Rosso as well) if Ferrari don't agree to give them the same engines the Ferrari works drivers get. A threat made because someone from Ferrari recently said all their customer teams get engines that are detuned something like 30-40 hp. If that happens, Ricciardo, Kvyat, Verstappen and Sainz will all be looking for work. Might be making Haas wonder just how quickly they should move to sign Grosjean.....

    What might the 2016 grid look like? We take a look... (grandprixtimes.com)
     
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    Force India confirm Perez for 2016
     
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    I don't imagine they'll be running the GP at Suzuka under monsoon conditions again this year, or ever again for that matter. Nevertheless, they've made some revisions at the track based on lessons learned from last year.

    Suzuka improves safety to avoid repeat of Bianchi crash (motorsport.com)
    Pics with the article here.
     
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    With VW's pres out, facing billions in fines, stock dropping 23%, stop sale on all TDis (new and used), recall costs and lawsuits I don't think VW will be looking to spend a bunch on F1.
     
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    Yeah, I was thinking the same. It's a shame, but them's the breaks I guess.
     
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    I think it will go the other way, they will be desperate to get some positive publicity, so a new racing effort is just the kind they need. They can tout the fact that it's a hybrid.....not a diesel.
     
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    Here's something new. Force India fitted a camera to a nosecone to test front wing deflection. They're probably not learning much yet though, Suzuka is soaking wet and very little running happened during FP1.

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    Also, looks like Merc left their swoopy rear wing at home.

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    Yeah, it's wet.

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    It's always wet there.
     
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    Another done deal.

    Grosjean signs Haas deal for 2016 (racer.com)
     
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    Probably not, just like Rosberg wouldn't stop to add Lewis to the board. I also wouldn't think Seb would have done this for Webba.

    I really disliked Seb's personality when he was winning at Red Bull, but I think he has changed (final year at Red Bull seems to have humbled him some) and I actually have enjoyed seeing him do well with the red cars.
     

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