F1 F1 - 2013

Crashton · Dec 14, 2012

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Steve · Dec 17, 2012

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Steve · Dec 17, 2012

One more seat officially filled.

Grosjean confirmed at Lotus for 2013 season (GPUpdate.net)

17 December 2012

Romain Grosjean has been confirmed at Lotus for the 2013 Formula 1 campaign, extending his contract with the Enstone-based squad after making his return to the sport this year. The Frenchman, whose outright speed was overshadowed by first lap incidents and a one-race ban, continues alongside Kimi RÃ¤ikkÃ¶nen.

More to follow.
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Stinker · Dec 17, 2012

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Alright, fine, you talked me into it. I'll take the job. When do I start? :biggrin5:
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We'll give you the Holidays off but we want you in place 2 Jan 2013

Steve · Dec 17, 2012

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We'll give you the Holidays off but we want you in place 2 Jan 2013
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Deal! :biggrin5:

Steve · Dec 17, 2012

Kobayashi gives up on F1 drive for 2013 (AutoSport.com)

Kamui Kobayashi has conceded his chances of landing a seat in Formula One for next season are over.

AutoSport | 17 December 2012

The Japanese driver had been pushing hard to secure the funding that would have landed him a drive at one of the teams that still has vacancies.

He had set up a website to help raise funding from fans, as well as making progress with more traditional sponsorship avenues.

But despite raising almost eight million Euros, Kobayashi wrote on his website on Monday night that it was not enough to earn him a drive for 2013, and his focus was now on making a return in 2014.

"I was in the position to bring a budget of 8 million Euro at least," wrote Kobayashi about the big support he had received from fans.

"If you could imagine the time I had, it was [an] overwhelming reaction and it shows there still is a great potential from Japanese companies.

"Unfortunately, the time was still short and I am not able to secure the seat with [a] competitive F1 team for 2013.

"I have to admit that it is very sad and feel sorry for fans and Japanese companies who supported me. But I am still confident to make it happen in 2014."

Kobayashi said the money that had been raised would be saved for his 2014 efforts, and made it clear that he was not interested in racing in any category other than F1.

"I start to look [at] what is the best option for 2013 and also 2014," he said. "My main priority is to secure the competitive F1 seat in 2014. I have no interests to race any other categories.

"I will make an announcement as soon as I make a decision for 2013."
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Nathan · Dec 18, 2012

Max Chilton will make his Formula One debut next season after being confirmed as Marussia's second driver.

The 21-year-old spent the past season as reserve driver of the Oxfordshire, but he will make the step up in 2013 as he will take the place of Charles Pic, who has joined Caterham.

"It's hard to put into words how I'm feeling today, with the announcement that I will be racing for the Marussia F1 team in 2013," said Chilton.

"It comes at the end of what has been a fantastic year for me, and those steps - my GP2 pole positions and wins, my performances in the F1 young driver test and in FP1 at Abu Dhabi - have given everyone the confidence in my ability to compete at the highest level of motor sport.

"I am very fortunate to have spent the last six races with the Marussia F1 team as reserve driver, which means that instead of a standing start, I am already up to speed and at ease with the people, the culture, the systems and of course, the 2012 package."

Chilton's promotion means there will be four British drivers in F1 next year with Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Paul di Resta also on the grid.

He took part in the Young Driver Test at Silverstone in September and also spent some time in the car in first practice in Abu Dhabi in November.

Team principal John Booth added: "First and foremost, he has shown himself to be extremely capable in the car.

"Most recently, in Abu Dhabi, he was put to the test in a competitive environment which included providing him with an opportunity to demonstrate his outright pace and consistency over a single lap.

"We saw just how much he has progressed even since the Silverstone test in the summer and through the succession of GP2 races thereafter, when he achieved two pole positions and two race wins.

"Not only that, Max very quickly embedded himself within the team, thanks in no small part to the fact he is a lively and affable character who we've enjoyed having around.

"Having been integral to our race weekend engineering environment for the past three months already - as well as having undertaken a significant part of our simulator programme - Max has already found his feet."
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Steve · Dec 18, 2012

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. GutiÃ©rrez

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.

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)

19 December 2012

A Formula 1 race is expected to be staged in Bangkok, Thailand from the 2015 season onwards. The event, set to follow in the footsteps of Singapore and be held at night, will be supported by the government and local companies.

Kanokphand Chulakasem, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, explained in October that he had been 'working closely' with leading Formula 1 figures to select a location for the race. According to the Wall Street Journal, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has now pinpointed a site, stating: "They say (it will be held in) 2014 and I say 2015. It is serious and it is good."

It has been estimated that 60 percent of the annual fee will be covered by the government of Thailand when the race joins the calendar, while beer company Singha and energy drinks giants Red Bull are expected to share most of the remaining costs.

Under the Concorde Agreement, which binds teams to the sport, the cap on the number of races during a season is 20. With two more events (New Jersey and Russia) joining in the next three years, current circuits could face being dropped.
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Steve · Dec 19, 2012

Will Buxton is now also moving to NBC as part of the F1 commentator team.

goaljnky · Dec 19, 2012

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Will Buxton is now also moving to NBC as part of the F1 commentator team.
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Damn...

Steve · Dec 19, 2012

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Will Buxton is now also moving to NBC as part of the F1 commentator team.
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goaljnky said: ↑

Damn...
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Seconded.

minimark · Dec 20, 2012

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Seconded.
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Thirded...

goaljnky · Dec 20, 2012

Somewhat related, I guess. Maybe just a slow news day:

Petra and Tamara, the gorgeous and pampered offspring of Bernie Ecclestone, are known for their extravagant spending on everything from handbags to real estate — Petra famously bought an $85 million mansion in L.A. last year.

The daughters, ages 23 and 28, reportedly have access to their father's $4.8 billion-dollar trust, and while Bernie lets them make spending decisions on their own, he hasn't been happy with how they've squandered their inheritance.

"The kids have had access to the money," Ecclestone told The Telegraph last year. "The idea was that they'd buy super-quality property, property that would be long term, for their kids and everything else. Didn't happen. They haven't done that. So they've had access to money which they've spent."
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Steve · Dec 20, 2012

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Petra and Tamara, the gorgeous and pampered offspring of Bernie Ecclestone ...
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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.

Steve · Dec 20, 2012

Here's a bizarre season's greetings video from Nico Rosberg. Fans of Nico may want to not watch...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4vvmA4_ER8]Nico Rosberg seasonÂ´s greetings 2012: bull riding - WeihnachtsgrÃ¼ÃŸe - YouTube[/ame]

Zapski · Dec 20, 2012

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Here's a bizarre season's greetings video from Nico Rosberg. Fans of Nico may want to not watch...

Nico Rosberg seasonÂ´s greetings 2012: bull riding - WeihnachtsgrÃ¼ÃŸe - YouTube
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Now I want to see The Stig ride a bull.

Stinker · Dec 20, 2012

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Now I want to see The Stig ride a bull.
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I bet he stays on longer. After all he is the Stig!

Nathan · Dec 20, 2012

OK, that was bizzare

Steve · Dec 21, 2012

When I saw this headline I thought I'd missed some happy news, like Bernie retiring or being canned.

Montezemolo - What Comes After Ecclestone Era? (speedtv.com)

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says it is time for F1 to plan for life after Bernie Ecclestone...

Adam Cooper | Posted December 21, 2012 Balen (BEL)

Luca di Montezemolo has defended Ferrariâ€™s actions regarding the Sebastian Vettel/Jean-Eric Vergne flag incident â€“ and taken the opportunity to tease Bernie Ecclestone.

When the Vettel/Vergne flag incident hit the headlines, Montezemolo made reference to Ecclestoneâ€™s age â€“ and Bernie in turn pointed out that he had once dealt with an 88-year-old Enzo Ferrari. Montezemolo struck back today.

â€œEvery so often, Bernie likes to play the boss and gets involved in matters that donâ€™t concern him â€“ godfathers no longer exist, at least not in Formula One,â€ said Montezemolo at a media event.

â€œInterpretation of flags, be they yellow or blue, is nothing to do with him, and he used expressions that I do not accept. Our behavior in this instance was not only transparent, but perfect, and maybe he would do better to think about attracting bigger crowds and more youngsters, and to discuss more with the television stations and the media.â€

He also made it clear that it is time for F1 to plan for life after Ecclestone.

â€œWe are approaching a time when we need to think about the future, because all eras must inevitably come to an end, as happened to us when Todt, Brawn and Schumacher left,â€ Montezemolo said. â€œItâ€™s not a case of replacing Bernie, and, in fact, I do not like doing to others what I would not want to happen to myself.

â€œItâ€™s a question that needs to be tackled with the current owners of this sport, CVC, which, let us not forget, is an investment company looking for a financial return on what it has invested in Formula One. The era of the one man show cannot continue â€“ the future should be in the hands of a team that will look after all the different areas.

â€œWe are slowly approaching the end of a period characterized by the style of one man who has done significant things. Itâ€™s a bit of a similar case to what will happen to me: within the decade I will face thi question, but when I am 75, not 82.â€
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