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  1. minimark

    minimark Well-Known Member

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    So the dealer doesn't have experience with the bits?
     
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    The press release...

     
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    Raikkonen talk gathers strength (grandprix.com)
     
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    minimark Well-Known Member

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    #35 minimark, Oct 25, 2011
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    .....well that confirms Williams doesn't have their sights set on a Championship anytime soon.
     
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    Looks like Kimi's happier where he is...for now...

    Kimi charmed by WRC media (MaxRally.com)
     
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    Virgin Racing seeking name change for 2012

    Source - Formula One: Virgin becomes the third team to seek a name change for 2012 - Autoweek
     
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    The name changes were approved by the F1 Council -- Team Lotus => Caterham, Renault => Lotus and Virgin Racing => Marussia -- still need rubber stamp from the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
     
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    Wolff Confirms Raikkonen, Bianchi Among 2012 Options (formula-one.speedtv.com)
     
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    Lola Wants To (Again) Field A Team In F1 (motorauthority.com)
     
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    minimark Well-Known Member

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    Whilst Lola sounds to be on a much better financial footing, one would hope that they also have a very generous sponsor in the wings as F1 is a huge undertaking and one that has proved too much for even stronger companies than that....:donut1:

    Would be great if Lola can make a real go of it this time!:fingerscrossed:
     
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    Rosberg signs extension through 2013 with Mercedes GP

    Source -Formula One: Rosberg extends his contract with Mercedes GP beyond 2013 - Autoweek
     
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    Yup, he said elsewhere that "... the appointments of technical director Bob Bell and technology director Geoff Willis earlier this year and the impending arrival of Ferrari's Aldo Costa as engineering director were "key reasons" behind his decision."
     
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    Since Raikkonen keeps coming up, a little nostalgia...

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ootzkh3emr8]Kimi Räikkönen´s first Formula 1 Test Drive 2000 - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    Kimi Raikkonen isn't just looking for a Williams race-seat for next season, according to reports he also wants a stake in the F1 team.

    Raikkonen is believed to be on his way to Williams next season with some reports claiming the deal is done while others say it is still in the preliminary stages.

    However, there appears to be a new twist to the tale.

    According to British motorsport journalist Joe Saward, it "is not as simple as most team-driver negotiations as I hear that Raikkonen is looking to acquire some equity in the team."

    Although shares in Williams were floated on the stock market earlier this year, Frank Williams and Patrick Head still remain in control with Sir Frank holding the biggest stake in the team.

    However, Raikkonen wanting to part-own and not just drive could be a stumbling block in the negotiations as Sir Frank is believed to be loath to handing control, even a small part, to someone else.
     
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    minimark Well-Known Member

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    Has Kimi suffered a serious bump to the head along the way......?
     
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    Yeah like when he and Alonzo switched seats...

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    Source - Formula One: Pedro de la Rosa lands HRT race seat for 2012 - Autoweek
     
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    Source - Formula One: Pedro de la Rosa lands HRT race seat for 2012 - Autoweek
     
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    Here's one attempt to describe the current status of the silly season, apparently written before the de la Rose announcement. Good luck making it all the way to the end...

    Gray Matter: Kubica key to the driver jigsaw (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
     
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    I'm surprised to realize I'm more interested in HRT now. I don't expect them to do well all the sudden but de la Rosa is a great guy and I'd like to see him do well.