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  1. Angib

    Angib New Member

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    #54 Angib, Dec 13, 2012
    Rubens did a tremendous number of years in F1 but he's still a bit young ('just' 40) to do only national series. Gabrielle Tarquini, who didn't get very far in F1, did go on to be a very successful European/world touring car driver - indeed he still is and next year he is in the new Honda factory team and could be in the running for the world championship. He has already displaced Fangio as the oldest ever driving world champion at 47, so maybe he can repeat it in his 50s. I have to believe Rubens has at least that level of driving in him.
     
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    #55 Steve, Dec 13, 2012
    All true, but I imagine he's fairly happy with the arrangement. Didn't he promise his wife he wouldn't race anymore after F1? I assumed this was because of the danger or something similar, maybe it's more about all the travel and being away from Brazil and family. I suspect he wanted more than a ride sponsor and was after a substantial paycheck as well to justify staying in the IndyCar series. I don't know whether he looked into other series' but switching to Brazilian stock cars may have been the path of least resistance since he didn't have to look for a ride, it was offered to him. It may also come with good pay, it's more or less at home, and they drive predominantly road courses. Could be a matter of interest (that is, more about area(s) of interest than level of interest) and motivation at this stage.
     
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    #56 Nathan, Dec 14, 2012
    Bernie says 11 Teams still to many...

    Even though HRT folded, Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone still thinks there are too many teams in his series.
    Formula One currently has 11 teams after the Spanish-owned HRT withdrew.
    Ecclestone told Reuters, however, that he would like to see another team leave.
    “It's just that [having] 10 [teams] is easier to handle, for the promoters, for the transport,” he said. “We'd rather have 10, so long as we don't lose Ferrari.”


    Read more: Ecclestone says F1 has too many teams - Autoweek
     
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    #57 Angib, Dec 14, 2012
    I've got to believe that his tongue was firmly in his cheek when he said that, just because he enjoys stirring it.
     
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    #58 minimark, Dec 14, 2012
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    .....what a colossal arse Bernie is. :screwy:
     
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    #59 Stinker, Dec 14, 2012
    Bernie needs to go! Time for new mangement. Just like Congress vote them out!
     
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    #62 Steve, Dec 17, 2012
    no comment.....

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    #63 Steve, Dec 17, 2012
    One more seat officially filled.

    Grosjean confirmed at Lotus for 2013 season (GPUpdate.net)
     
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    #64 Stinker, Dec 17, 2012
    We'll give you the Holidays off but we want you in place 2 Jan 2013:Thumbsup:
     
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    #65 Steve, Dec 17, 2012
    Deal! :biggrin5:
     
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    #66 Steve, Dec 17, 2012
    Kobayashi gives up on F1 drive for 2013 (AutoSport.com)
     
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    #67 Nathan, Dec 18, 2012
    Max Chilton will make his Formula One debut next season after being confirmed as Marussia's second driver.

     
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    #68 Steve, Dec 18, 2012
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    Interesting. GP Update listed Chilton for Marussia already in late November (see list in post #13). Then a couple days ago I saw Eddie Jordan claimed he had inside information saying Chilton was about to be signed...or had been signed but hadn't yet been announced. :skep:

    Anyway...here's the updated list:

    Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
    Teams Drivers Test Drivers
    Infiniti Red Bull Racing M. Webber
    S. Vettel
    Vodafone McLaren Mercedes J. Button
    S. Perez
    Scuderia Ferrari F. Alonso
    F. Massa
    Lotus F1 Team K. Raikkonen
    R. Grosjean
    Mercedes AMG Petronas N. Rosberg
    L. Hamilton
    Sauber F1 Team N. Hulkenberg R. Frijns
    E. Gutiérrez
    Sahara Force India
    Scuderia Toro Rosso D. Ricciardo
    J. Vergne
    Williams F1 Team P. Maldonado
    V. Bottas
    Caterham F1 Team C. Pic
    Marussia Racing T. Glock
    M. Chilton


    Force India just announced the date they plan to reveal their 2013 car but they haven't signed anyone to drive it yet. :crazy:

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    edit: Oops, forgot to delete HRT, gone now.
     
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    #69 Steve, Dec 19, 2012
    "With two more events (New Jersey and Russia) joining in the next three years, current circuits could face being dropped."

    Ecclestone: Bangkok will host a race in 2015 (GPUpdate.net)
     
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    #70 Steve, Dec 19, 2012
    Will Buxton is now also moving to NBC as part of the F1 commentator team.
     
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    #71 goaljnky, Dec 19, 2012
    Damn...
     
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    #72 Steve, Dec 19, 2012
    Seconded.
     
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    #73 minimark, Dec 20, 2012
    Thirded...
     
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    #74 goaljnky, Dec 20, 2012
    Somewhat related, I guess. Maybe just a slow news day:

     
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    #75 Steve, Dec 20, 2012
    I know a few synonyms for "pampered" in this sense that I bet Petra and Tamara (and others of the same ilk) wouldn't want to hear.
     
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