Ricciardo to replace Karthikeyan - Confirmed
- Thread starter Slyboogy
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Hmmmm 
, I think I'm going to vote yes 
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, I think I'm going to vote yes .
And nearly a lap in the race, I think.
landogeorgelewis1
Champion Elect
I was really hoping this wouldn't happen to Ricciardo as he is a talented driver coming through the ranks at Red Bull. Really not a big fan off talented drivers replacing other drivers in the middle of the season. You only have to look at Roman Grosjean to understand my reason.
Was hoping that Ricciardo would at least get a seat next season after a full winter of pre-season training. So he could actually get a chance to shine, so hence my disappointment that he's joined HRT now.
Was hoping that Ricciardo would at least get a seat next season after a full winter of pre-season training. So he could actually get a chance to shine, so hence my disappointment that he's joined HRT now.
Isn't it better for Ricciardo to get some race experience instead of spending the whole season on the sideline? A seat in a HRT is better than no seat at all. Just ask Chandhok!
Kamui-FastestChefInTheWorld
Points Scorer
I don't see what's wrong with this. It's not as though he has left Toro Rosso, he has simply joined HRT for race experience.
Like F1 Yorkshire said, it's better to drive an HRT for 5 sessions a weekend, than the Toro Rosso for just 1.
Like F1 Yorkshire said, it's better to drive an HRT for 5 sessions a weekend, than the Toro Rosso for just 1.
Wow - I go on strike for the day and miss news on the net!
A bit of a suprise this one as thought he'd be in at Toro Rosso but as some have said before Jamie saved his bacon in the last 2 races.
I think the key to this move is Liuzzi - remember he came through the Red Bulls young driver scheme so they already have an idea of how quick he is so there going to use him as a marker for Ricciardo. If he can have Liuzzi beat by the end of the year they'll know he's got the potential they thought he had.
I still think they are grooming Ricciardo to replace Webber rather than the 2 at Rosso which is why they're desprete to get him some F1 experience this year in case Webber throws in the towel after this season.
Of course the whole plan will change when Lewis being brought into the team is forced upon them.
A bit of a suprise this one as thought he'd be in at Toro Rosso but as some have said before Jamie saved his bacon in the last 2 races.
I think the key to this move is Liuzzi - remember he came through the Red Bulls young driver scheme so they already have an idea of how quick he is so there going to use him as a marker for Ricciardo. If he can have Liuzzi beat by the end of the year they'll know he's got the potential they thought he had.
I still think they are grooming Ricciardo to replace Webber rather than the 2 at Rosso which is why they're desprete to get him some F1 experience this year in case Webber throws in the towel after this season.
Of course the whole plan will change when Lewis being brought into the team is forced upon them.
Good point about Liuzzi Raspy - I'd forgotten that RBR & TR both have experience with Tonio, and to do a reasonably direct comparison between him & Ricciardo makes a lot of sense, IMO.
Although the Red Bull Young Driver Programme doesn't appear on the surface to have borne much fruit, they do seem to be trying to develop a more coherent system for bringing young drivers through and evaluating the next generation of talent. I suppose that ultimately it's impossible to create a "driver sausage machine", as the imponderables of form/equipment/circumstance can skew results from one subject to another. When you consider that for the last few decades F1 drivers have been selected on the basis of lower-category performance, clever management or the bankroll they bring, then you have to doff your cap to Red Bull for at least trying to quantify the process.
Although the Red Bull Young Driver Programme doesn't appear on the surface to have borne much fruit, they do seem to be trying to develop a more coherent system for bringing young drivers through and evaluating the next generation of talent. I suppose that ultimately it's impossible to create a "driver sausage machine", as the imponderables of form/equipment/circumstance can skew results from one subject to another. When you consider that for the last few decades F1 drivers have been selected on the basis of lower-category performance, clever management or the bankroll they bring, then you have to doff your cap to Red Bull for at least trying to quantify the process.
