F1 F1 - 2013

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  1. Steve

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    That's as much as you can tell from what's been reported so far. Lotus asked Hulkenberg to race for them for the remainder of the 2013 season, he said no. Lotus claim they're in no hurry to name their second 2014 driver.

    Something even more deeply Machiavellian and long term may have been done behind the scenes but even the story claiming Ferrari involvement in just the last two 2013 races is technically only speculation at this point. We're talking about F1 driver biz though, so pretty much anything is possible. Not hard to believe Ferrari might take some sort of action they think might hamper Lotus' ability to overhaul them in the Constructor standings...
     
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    I believe Ferrari will do what ever it takes, ethical or not.
     
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    Lotus offer too risky, says Hülkenberg (GPUpdate.net)
     
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    Fairly steep learning curve. I wish him luck.

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    I wish Heikki luck too. I think his talents will show through driving a better car.
     
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    Always thought he was one of the good guys as in talent.
     
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    He won one while driving for Big Mac, didn't he?
     
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    I believe that is correct Dave. It was sad to see him go to a back of the pack team. I thought he was mush better than that.
     
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    Mercedes: Hamilton's chassis cracked (Racer.com)
     
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    That was quick. Better sooner than later, I guess.

    Successful back surgery for Raikkonen (formula1.com)
     
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    And Heikki is making the most of it too.....6th quickest in FP2 today, and faster than Grosjean!
     
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    I'm hoping LOTUS does well in 2014. I'm also hopeful Williams will step up with Felipe Massa on board. We'll see.
     
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    I have a theory about why Heikke is doing so well in that Lotus. He has been driving his tail off in the Caterham, maybe driving harder than many that are in the front of the pack. He is in a decent car now & he still is driving that hard. Just my crazy thought.
     
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    According to Steve Matchett, Red Bull data shows they had a 1.923 sec pit stop during the USGP.
     
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    Wow! Hard to believe that's even possible.....

    It was a great race. BTW.....especially from 2nd on back!
     
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    I wasn't feeling it with the race this time around. Fell asleep for a few laps.
     
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    They said even Bernie left with his police escort at lap 43...

    Seb and Red Bull are amazing but one can tell that most in the paddock are putting little time and money into catching them this year with the major changes coming in 2014.

    There was a few great passes back in the pack that made Seb's victory tour somewhat interesting, and COTA is truly a fantastic F1 circuit!!!:cool:
     
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    Bottas was amazing all weekend. Him and Massa next year with Merc power. We could have the Williams of old back.

    If Grosjean drives this well next year he could be a challenger for the championship.
     
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    #1399 Steve, Nov 18, 2013
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    IF Lotus find the money to build a good car. The big cash influx they're expecting has yet to come through and the clock is ticking.
     
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    Kovalainen hurt by front wing issue (Racer.com)
     

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