Re: 2013 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

by Ax4x Chaddy Fri 23 Nov 2012 - 16:29

call me crazy but i dont think Di Resta's seat is safe

by **Richy59** Fri 23 Nov 2012 - 17:45

Yeah I am gutted Kamui has lost his seat, and I hope he gets one for next year. If not then Toyota could do with him alongside Nakajima.

I also don't see Kovalainen racing next season after he has out performed his Caterham.

by **Ax4x Mikey J** Fri 23 Nov 2012 - 18:11

SelectiveRogue wrote:no 0 0000000000000

I had no idea what their driver line up was for next year until today's practice session... I think that with the current line up caterham could see a point or few next year, however with their new line up, it will take years before that happens.

by XPR Roadrunner Thu 29 Nov 2012 - 6:02

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-no-news-as-hrt-faces-end-of-the-road/

Doesn't look too good for HRT! Very Happy

although I like de la rosa. It will be a shame but somone will pick him up as a test driver for sure.

I'm gonna be happy when NK stops racing. He is the worst driver ever.

by nickyf1 Thu 29 Nov 2012 - 13:56

That's a bit harsh. He's never exactly had any good machinery.

by XPR Roadrunner Thu 29 Nov 2012 - 14:14

he still he getting outperformed on a daily basis by DLR, and he isn't exactly a quick driver himself.

He's been under the %2 time or whatever it is a few times now. I think the FIA only let him race out of pity.

by Beanz Thu 29 Nov 2012 - 17:44

nickyf1 wrote:That's a bit harsh. He's never exactly had any good machinery.

Harsh but true...

by XPR Roadrunner Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 3:20

could we see AUSTRIA return!??!?!

As Turkey's hopes fade, it looks increasingly possible that Austria will return to the F1 calendar in 2013.

This week, at Bernie Ecclestone's request, the FIA reserved a date for an unidentified additional European race next year.

Istanbul Park's new operator Vural Ak then announced he had reached an agreement "in principle" with the F1 chief executive, pending the Turkish government's support.

Turkey, however, has said no.

"There is nothing on the government's agenda about the return of Formula One to Turkey," sports minister Suat Kilic told the Anatolia news agency.

"This is an issue that entirely concerns the private sector."

Earlier, Austria was suggested as a possible alternative to Turkey for the extra 2013 race date.

The A1-Ring, owned and recently refurbished and re-launched by the energy drinks company, is now called the Red Bull Ring.

And writing in Eurosport, leading F1 business journalist Christian Sylt said Formula One Licensing in 2012 registered a trademark to the name Austrian Grand Prix.

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-austria-steps-up-as-turkeys-formula-one-grand-prix-hopes-fade

by **Ax4x Mikey J** Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 4:55

Nice. I always have liked the A1 Ring. Hope all the improvements didn't change the layout too much.

by Beanz Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 13:36

Red Bull Ring it's called now isn't it?

by XPR Roadrunner Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 15:36

that would be correct

by nickyf1 Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 17:59

The Osterreichring - It's proper name. This onboard of the original pre-A1 Ring layout has to be one of my favourite F1 videos on the internet. Enjoy!

I was hoping that the redevelopment of the circuit would involve a new, longer layout that incorporated some of the old circut, but that didn't happen. The layout is the same as it was in 2002.

Here's the DTM race from this year.

by **Ax4x Mikey J** Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 20:00

Like I said, I quite like the circuit.

But on second thought, while Turkey is Tilke, its some of Tilke's best work. I had forgotten about the multi-apex turn 8.

Okay then, let's drop one of the ubergeneric newer tracks, such as China/Korea/India/Bahrain, and add BOTH Turkey and RedBullring.

by LastNewtStandin Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 20:06

Bahrain should go, $$$$ says it likely will not.

Guys do you think with the tyres being changed to be easier to heat and more evenly heated with these new sidewalls, That the racing will get closer or will the slightly random tyre luck and races with surprises dissapear?

Been a great season to spectate and I hope its as close next season.

by nickyf1 Sun 9 Dec 2012 - 12:14

silentalarm42 wrote:

http://www.sauberf1team.com/en/news.cfm?id=491RA6HS-Sauber_F1_Team_signs_Esteban_Gutierrez_as_its_race_driver_Robin_Frijns_becomes_test_and_reserve_driver

The first Esteban to race in F1 since Argentine driver Esteban Tuero, who was teamed up with Shinki Nakano at Minardi!

And you lot think HRT are bad! Tuero in a Minardi was absolute comedy.

by Beanz Sun 9 Dec 2012 - 12:22

Flyin Mikey J wrote:But on second thought, while Turkey is Tilke, its some of Tilke's best work. I had forgotten about the multi-apex turn 8.

Okay then, let's drop one of the ubergeneric newer tracks, such as China/Korea/India/Bahrain, and add BOTH Turkey and RedBullring.

Turkey should make a return, it's a great track, just a shame it won't happen though...

China should stay though, i like that track too. As for Korea, India & Bahrain, they are [Censored], they can go for sure.

by XPR Roadrunner Fri 14 Dec 2012 - 3:25

NEWS:

Norbert Haug is out at Mercedes:
http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-mercedes-formula-one-boss-norbert-haug-to-leave-company

by SnippetyOggy86 Fri 14 Dec 2012 - 10:03

Bli33ard wrote:Mopar you are the king of thread opening!

That's why Red Bull have 'Infiniti' engines via the Renault brand, so they can market something new.

This is old news but i haven't seen it posted, Redbull will infact take the Infiniti name and become "Ifiniti RedBull Racing" next season.

Also i saw an article somewhere that there will be an announcement early next week on the Force India driver line up, i'd expect to see Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil given the seats.

by silentalarm42 Mon 17 Dec 2012 - 22:15

I might cry...

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/104861

by Beanz Mon 17 Dec 2012 - 22:21

This is a shame, it sucks that it's come to this with drivers basically buying themselves a seat...

2013 FIA Formula 1 World Championship - Page 2 6h53de

by **Richy59** Mon 17 Dec 2012 - 22:23

Gutted

by AMR of the Apex Mon 17 Dec 2012 - 22:45

BG Beanz wrote:This is a shame, it sucks that it's come to this with drivers basically buying themselves a seat...

"Pay" drivers and F1 have been going hand in hand for a long time...

by Ax4x Kane Mon 17 Dec 2012 - 23:45

But it really seems to have become more prominent in recent years. However, that being said, some pay drivers are actually very decent drivers. Pastor Maldonado, for example. Yes, he may have crashed a lot but he looks to have shaked that off & with a race win & some blistering qualifying performances, he could really do well in a top team.

by **Ax4x Mikey J** Tue 18 Dec 2012 - 2:00

Too bad so many race teams would be better referred to as "exclusive rental car agencies". Bernie and Co. had better come up with something better than "the best drivers on the planet, as that is a straight up lie.

I remember when every team on the grid was concerned with performance... bloody damn shame that Bernie has let this go on so long.

While it sounds drastic, I think upping the prerequisites would fix the problem. No points scored in previous season? Go back to GP2. No wins in GP2? No F1 in your future. Etc.

by theboomeranga Tue 18 Dec 2012 - 6:43

silentalarm42 wrote:I might cry...

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/104861

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

by Sponsored content