F1 Silly Season 2010 - Page 3 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2009-11-01, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

And now Bridgestone will be leaving at the end of next year.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79968

So now what... tweels?

Nick Koan · 2009-11-01, 11:41 PM

It could be good for brake cooling.

Nick Koan · 2009-11-02, 07:19 AM

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...berg-for-2010/

Williams confirms Barichello and Hulkenberg.

sperry · 2009-11-02, 10:21 AM

The 2010 grid prediction from GPupdate:

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...e-grid-so-far/

Quote:

Brawn GP

- Jenson Button likely
- Rosberg? / Räikkönen?

Red Bull Racing

- Sebastian Vettel
- Mark Webber

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

- Lewis Hamilton
- Räikkönen? / Rosberg? / Kovalainen? / Heidfeld?

Scuderia Ferrari

- Felipe Massa
- Fernando Alonso

Panasonic Toyota Racing

- Kobyashi? / Trulli? / Glock? / Nakajima?

AT&T Williams F1 Team

- Rubens Barrichello
- Nico Hülkenberg

Renault F1

- Robert Kubica
- Grosjean? / di Grassi? / Glock? / Kovalainen? / Heidfeld?

Force India F1

- Adrian Sutil likely
- Vitantonio Liuzzi likely / Fisichella?

Scuderia Toro Rosso

- Sébastien Buemi likely
- Jaime Alguersuari likely

Campos F1

- Bruno Senna
- de la Rosa? / Piquet Jr? / Soucek?

Lotus F1 Team

- Trulli? / Fauzy?

Manor Grand Prix

- Davidson? / Sato? / Klien?

Team USF1

- Wurz? / Klien? / Rahal?

skimonkey30 · 2009-11-02, 11:04 AM

wow.....wonder who will take over

skimonkey30 · 2009-11-02, 11:05 AM

Mclaren should turn the whole silly season upside down and sign Sutil.

sperry · 2009-11-02, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skimonkey30

Mclaren should turn the whole silly season upside down and sign Sutil.

Sutil and Trulli.

Nick Koan · 2009-11-02, 02:31 PM

I'm excited for Williams again. Hopefully they can build those guys a car this time around.

Nick Koan · 2009-11-04, 06:09 AM

Toyota officially announced they were pulling out. I guess the good news is that it leaves a spot on the grid for Sauber. Bad news is for Kobayashi, though he may have impressed another team well enough to at least get a test spot for next year.

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...04100540.shtml

Nick Koan · 2009-11-04, 09:54 AM

And now the FIA is 'concerned' about Toyota "and says it wants to clarify Toyota's legal position as it had previously committed to the sport until 2012."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80012

Actually it sounds like the FIA isn't going to do something stupid and demand Toyota race for the next 3 years, but they are probably trying to get something from the deal.

sperry · 2009-11-04, 03:50 PM

Well then... now Renault might be bowing out as well:

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...out-f1-future/

F1 w/o any manufacturer teams might be an interesting sport. It certainly would feel like the F1 of old. Renault should leave and the team could revert back to Benetton.

skimonkey30 · 2009-11-04, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Well then... now Renault might be bowing out as well:

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...out-f1-future/

F1 w/o any manufacturer teams might be an interesting sport. It certainly would feel like the F1 of old. Renault should leave and the team could revert back to Benetton.

That sucks for Kubica if it goes through.

Nick Koan · 2009-11-04, 05:25 PM

Ug, poor Kubica. I'm sure he could find a drive at the Sauber team

or somewhere else.

Nick Koan · 2009-11-06, 07:25 AM

Alright, lets give this another shot

Mercedes GP: Heidfeld / Rosberg
McLaren: Hamilton / Button
Ferrari: Alonso / Massa
Red Bull: Vettel / Webber
Renault: out
Toyota: out
Toro Rosso: Buemi / Alguersuari
Williams: Barrichello / Hulkenberg
Force India: Sutil / Luizzi
USF1: Kubica / Wurz
Virgin/Manor: Di Grassi / Glock
Campos: B Senna / Chandhok
Lotus: Kovalenin / Trulli
Sauber: Kobayashi / Grosjean

Raikonen sitting out a year, maybe doing some rallying
http://www.crash.net/f1/news/154432/...dfeld_way.html

Nick Koan · 2009-11-09, 04:17 PM

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...osso-for-2010/

Buemi confirmed at STR for next year.

Nick Koan · 2009-11-16, 06:21 AM

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...16133246.shtml

Mercedes is buying a 75% stake in Brawn GP and its getting renamed to Mercedes GP. Mercedes will be selling its stake in McLaren back to McLaren over the next 2 years and continue to be an engine supplier until 2015.

sperry · 2009-11-16, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...16133246.shtml

Mercedes is buying a 75% stake in Brawn GP and its getting renamed to Mercedes GP. Mercedes will be selling its stake in McLaren back to McLaren over the next 2 years and continue to be an engine supplier until 2015.

That and this little tidbit:

Quote:

Nico Rosberg is likely to be the lead driver with Champion Jenson Button now strongly tipped for a move to McLaren alongside compatriot Lewis Hamilton.

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...cedes-benz-gp/

Jebus... silliest silly season ever! Who would have thought BAR would eventually be the Mercedes factory team, with time spent in between as the factory Honda team, and an independent championship along the way.

Nick Koan · 2009-11-16, 09:34 AM

I think this season is also the first time that someone besides one of the 'big four' (Ferrari, McLaren, Williams and Benneton/Renault) have won a championship since the mid 80s. I think Mercedes is making a big move here

But man, what a wild ride for the Brackly team.

Also, updated my picks for next year

Mercedes GP: Rosberg / Heidfield
McLaren: Hamilton / Button
Ferrari: Alonso / Massa
Red Bull: Vettel / Webber
Renault: Kubica / Montagny
Toro Rosso: Buemi / Alguersuari
Williams: Barrichello / Hulkenberg
Force India: Sutil / Luizzi
USF1: Wurz / Villeneuve
Virgin/Manor: Glock / Kobayashi
Campos: B Senna / Chandhok
Lotus: Kovalenin / Trulli
Sauber: Klien / Grosjean

Nick Koan · 2009-11-17, 06:23 AM

Glock to Manor http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80177
Rumor is also that Button just signed a 3 year deal with McLaren.
And wild rumor that Schumacher will quit Ferrari to go drive for Mercedes GP

skimonkey30 · 2009-11-17, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Glock to Manor http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80177
Rumor is also that Button just signed a 3 year deal with McLaren.
And wild rumor that Schumacher will quit Ferrari to go drive for Mercedes GP

crazy rumor but maybe it goes along with this....

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...17002218.shtml

Nick Koan · 2009-11-18, 07:07 AM

Button officially at McLaren.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80197
http://www.f1technical.net/news/1379...le+Feedfetcher

Kimi is officially taking a Sabbatical.
http://www.crash.net/f1/news/154719/...m_campaign=rss

I remember reading somewhere (but of course can't find the link right now) that Ferrari would pay Kimi $17M for the rest of his contract, or $10M if he found another drive. McLaren was only offering to pay him $5M, which means that financially it wouldn't make sense to drive. But then again, you'd still be getting $15M to drive the fastest cars in the world. Is that $2M really worth not doing that?

EDIT: Found the source, but its Euros, not dollars.
http://www.crash.net/F1/news/154432/...dfeld_way.html

sperry · 2009-11-18, 10:33 AM

I never would have guess Button would move to McLaren even 2 weeks ago. This silly season is nuts.

What's next... Villeneuve back in F1? (http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...n-f1-comeback/)

Hell, at this rate, maybe Bernie will retire and hand the reigns over to Briatore.

Libila · 2009-11-18, 04:56 PM

Kimi's giving the WRC a shot.

http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk...in%20the%20WRC

Nick Koan · 2009-11-20, 12:49 PM

Crash.net (which is like The Sun of the racing world) is reporting the Eddie Jordan (who is also known for wild remarks) says the Schumacher to Mercedes GP deal is definitely going to happen.

http://www.crash.net/f1/news/154816/...to_happen.html

If any team was to make it happen, this would be it. A Ross Brawn led team owned by a German manufacturer is probably just about the only team that could pull him out of retirement (baring his Ferrari contracts and whatnot).

skimonkey30 · 2009-11-20, 01:14 PM

damn maybe I will have to dust off those hats again when I get to CO

2009-11-01, 11:41 PM	#52
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	It could be good for brake cooling. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-11-02, 07:19 AM	#53
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...berg-for-2010/ Williams confirms Barichello and Hulkenberg. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-11-02, 11:04 AM	#55
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	wow.....wonder who will take over __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2009-11-02, 11:05 AM	#56
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	Mclaren should turn the whole silly season upside down and sign Sutil. __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2009-11-02, 02:31 PM	#58
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I'm excited for Williams again. Hopefully they can build those guys a car this time around. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-11-04, 06:09 AM	#59
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Toyota officially announced they were pulling out. I guess the good news is that it leaves a spot on the grid for Sauber. Bad news is for Kobayashi, though he may have impressed another team well enough to at least get a test spot for next year. http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...04100540.shtml __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-11-04, 09:54 AM	#60
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	And now the FIA is 'concerned' about Toyota "and says it wants to clarify Toyota's legal position as it had previously committed to the sport until 2012." http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80012 Actually it sounds like the FIA isn't going to do something stupid and demand Toyota race for the next 3 years, but they are probably trying to get something from the deal. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-11-04, 03:50 PM	#61
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Well then... now Renault might be bowing out as well: http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...out-f1-future/ F1 w/o any manufacturer teams might be an interesting sport. It certainly would feel like the F1 of old. Renault should leave and the team could revert back to Benetton. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-11-04, 05:25 PM	#63
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Ug, poor Kubica. I'm sure he could find a drive at the Sauber team or somewhere else. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-11-06, 07:25 AM	#64
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Alright, lets give this another shot Mercedes GP: Heidfeld / Rosberg McLaren: Hamilton / Button Ferrari: Alonso / Massa Red Bull: Vettel / Webber Renault: out Toyota: out Toro Rosso: Buemi / Alguersuari Williams: Barrichello / Hulkenberg Force India: Sutil / Luizzi USF1: Kubica / Wurz Virgin/Manor: Di Grassi / Glock Campos: B Senna / Chandhok Lotus: Kovalenin / Trulli Sauber: Kobayashi / Grosjean Raikonen sitting out a year, maybe doing some rallying http://www.crash.net/f1/news/154432/...dfeld_way.html __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2009-11-16 at 06:59 AM. Reason: updated instead of reposting

2009-11-09, 04:17 PM	#65
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...osso-for-2010/ Buemi confirmed at STR for next year. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-11-16, 06:21 AM	#66
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...16133246.shtml Mercedes is buying a 75% stake in Brawn GP and its getting renamed to Mercedes GP. Mercedes will be selling its stake in McLaren back to McLaren over the next 2 years and continue to be an engine supplier until 2015. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-11-16, 09:34 AM	#68
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I think this season is also the first time that someone besides one of the 'big four' (Ferrari, McLaren, Williams and Benneton/Renault) have won a championship since the mid 80s. I think Mercedes is making a big move here But man, what a wild ride for the Brackly team. Also, updated my picks for next year Mercedes GP: Rosberg / Heidfield McLaren: Hamilton / Button Ferrari: Alonso / Massa Red Bull: Vettel / Webber Renault: Kubica / Montagny Toro Rosso: Buemi / Alguersuari Williams: Barrichello / Hulkenberg Force India: Sutil / Luizzi USF1: Wurz / Villeneuve Virgin/Manor: Glock / Kobayashi Campos: B Senna / Chandhok Lotus: Kovalenin / Trulli Sauber: Klien / Grosjean __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2009-11-20 at 09:14 AM.

2009-11-17, 06:23 AM	#69
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Glock to Manor http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80177 Rumor is also that Button just signed a 3 year deal with McLaren. And wild rumor that Schumacher will quit Ferrari to go drive for Mercedes GP __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2009-11-17 at 06:39 AM.

2009-11-18, 07:07 AM	#71
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Button officially at McLaren. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80197 http://www.f1technical.net/news/1379...le+Feedfetcher Kimi is officially taking a Sabbatical. http://www.crash.net/f1/news/154719/...m_campaign=rss I remember reading somewhere (but of course can't find the link right now) that Ferrari would pay Kimi $17M for the rest of his contract, or $10M if he found another drive. McLaren was only offering to pay him $5M, which means that financially it wouldn't make sense to drive. But then again, you'd still be getting $15M to drive the fastest cars in the world. Is that $2M really worth not doing that? EDIT: Found the source, but its Euros, not dollars. http://www.crash.net/F1/news/154432/...dfeld_way.html __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2009-11-18 at 07:19 AM.

2009-11-18, 10:33 AM	#72
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I never would have guess Button would move to McLaren even 2 weeks ago. This silly season is nuts. What's next... Villeneuve back in F1? (http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...n-f1-comeback/) Hell, at this rate, maybe Bernie will retire and hand the reigns over to Briatore. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-11-18, 04:56 PM	#73
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Kimi's giving the WRC a shot. http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk...in%20the%20WRC

2009-11-20, 12:49 PM	#74
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Crash.net (which is like The Sun of the racing world) is reporting the Eddie Jordan (who is also known for wild remarks) says the Schumacher to Mercedes GP deal is definitely going to happen. http://www.crash.net/f1/news/154816/...to_happen.html If any team was to make it happen, this would be it. A Ross Brawn led team owned by a German manufacturer is probably just about the only team that could pull him out of retirement (baring his Ferrari contracts and whatnot). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2009-11-20 at 12:51 PM.

2009-11-20, 01:14 PM	#75
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	damn maybe I will have to dust off those hats again when I get to CO __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

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