2010 Driver Lineup

[teabagyokel]

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/090718135649.shtml

According to the Spanish press, Spain look likely to have another driver on the F1 grid next year. Is Pedro de la Rosa going to be driving a Dallara next season? I can see Campos wanting a Spanish driver or two in tow as he enters F1 for the first time and I can't see that there is any [realistic] Spaniard around with more F1 experience, and he has been a test driver for the development of a couple of very good McLarens, so he clearly has some understanding!

So how is next years' grid looking?

Post previously entitled "Pedro de la Rosa"

 

[bogaTYR]

liuzzi will be the second force india driver

 

[cider_and_toast]

I don't think we'll see Danica Patrick in the USF1 team. She has been seen visiting a NASCAR team this season and has spoken of a desire to join that series. I believe she wouldn't get creamed if she did but then again her career has been a lot more flash than bang. She is having a pretty good season this year and has apparently also been in talks with another indy outfit because I think her AGR contract ends this season.

Either way, US F1 is the least likely destination for her in the 2010 season.

 

[FB]

So do we all think this is Kimi's last season in F1 or will he turn up somewhere else (Renault maybe) for a big pay packet?

 

[FB]

Klien to replace Hedifeld?

http://formula-1.updatesport.com/ne...ormula_one/F1gossip/Klien-to-return/view.html

Although I wouldn't be surprised to see BMW "do a Honda" and pack it in at the end of the season, contract with the FIA or not.

 

[Brogan]

I don't think even Kimi knows what's happening with him
There are so many rumours about him staying at Ferrari, moving back to McLaren, quitting, etc.
Who knows what he's going to do for 2010.

I would guess the following:

Staying put:
Lewis, Jenson, Kazuki (sponsorship deal?), Seb V, Mark

Going:
Rubens, Heikki

As for the rest, no idea although I would like to see Anthony Davidson get another chance.

 

[Boyle]

Rosberg to Mclaren and Hulkenberg taking his place? And perhaps Scott Speed in USF1?

 

[FB]

Rosberg putting himself about looking for a drive for next year. Williams not his first choice it would appear.

http://formula-1.updatesport.com/ne...e/F1gossip/Rosberg-options-for-2010/view.html

Interesting that Norbert Haug admits an intertest in both Rosberg and Vettel. I suppose Mercedes would love to have a German driver in the team at some point.

 

[Brogan]

I don't think McLaren have ever had a German driver have they?

 

[teabagyokel]

Jochen Mass 1974-77, won the 1975 Spanish GP (chaotic slightly)!

 

[Boyle]

Teabag's always on hand to dispense the facts!

 

[Brogan]

I know!

I'll keep my mouth shut next time

 

[Brogan]

Once again Danica Patrick has ruled out a move to F1 and claims to have not been contacted by USF1:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/77079

And Jarno Trulli has apparently been offered a new deal with Toyota for 2010 after Kimi Räikkönen turned them down:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/77078

 

[Brogan]

Mercedes are apparently looking to partner Lewis with Nico Rosberg.

In the past ten years we tried with Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel," said Haug, who admits contractual hurdles thwarted deals being done with the latter two.

Didn't Nico's dad rule that move out last year although the statement above would seem it was contractual.

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/090721161119.shtml

 

[cider_and_toast]

One of the more "out there" rumours I have heard was Rubens to Renault in place of Piquet.

Can't remember where I heard it so sorry no link but I'm pretty sure it came up in discussion at some point during the German GP coverage.

 

[Brogan]

Campos are denying a deal is in place for Pedro de la Rosa:
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/090722170340.shtml

 

[Boyle]

I'm sure I read something about Sutil possibly going to Renault.



Have you not read about it? Oh yeah, because I just made it up!

 

[Brogan]

According to this article, Jacques Villeneuve has a contract with USF1:

Villeneuve did not refer specifically to USF1 but admitted to the magazine: "It is true, I will return to Formula One."

Sport Bild said the official announcement could be made within the next few weeks.

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/090722174904.shtml

 

[teabagyokel]

Webber has signed for Red Bull according to BBC Sport.

Who does Jacques think he is? Lance Armstrong*?

*I can't see Astana letting him beat Contador from this point to win le Tour, but I have been wrong before!

 

[bogaTYR]

got another one

alex wurz to USF1

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsp ... 167410.stm