Official 2009 Formula 1 Season Discussion
10-07-2009, 05:54 PM
#1526
American driver unlikely for US F1
By Edd Straw and Jonathan Noble
Wednesday, October 7th 2009, 15:59 GMT
Peter WindsorTeam US F1 is unlikely to run an all-American driver line up when it comes into Formula 1 next year, and could end up not running one in either seat.
Team principal Peter Windsor told AUTOSPORT that because of the delays caused by the late signing of the Concorde Agreement at the end of July and the lack of suitable American candidates, it is likely to employ at least one overseas driver.
"Because of all the time we've lost, our ambition to run two young Americans is looking more difficult," Windsor told AUTOSPORT.
"I'm still hoping we'll be able to run one American, but that's a tall order because there aren't many Americans out there with superlicences."
The plan to run an all-American driver line-up in the long term will remain, with US F1 hoping to fund several young drivers in junior categories next year to develop future grand prix prospects.
A1GP race-winner Jonathan Summerton, who heads into this weekend's Formula Atlantic finale at Laguna Seca with a shot at the title, has been linked to the team, which is also known to have been impressed with Indy Lights champion JR Hildebrand.
"If we can't fulfil that [the plan to run an American] in 2010, we will certainly put a programme together for young Americans," said Windsor.
"We're making sure we're disciplined to put some money aside to help them with what they are doing whether it's Formula BMW in Europe, Formula Ford 2000 in the States or even GP2.
"GP2 is expensive, but I'm hoping we can find enough money to do that if that's what needs to be done."
Windsor is keen for US F1 to run at least one driver with experience next year, with both Alex Wurz and Pedro de la Rosa linked with the team, and is confident that there are plenty of available options.
"There is a huge argument for running one experienced driver to give us that leg up into year one," said Windsor. "You could ask why that wasn't always the argument because it's a nice feeling for a new team to have two young drivers who grow at the same rate.
"But that required more downtime that we didn't have. It will be interesting when the music stops how many of the experienced guys are standing.
"It's a buyer's market. Let's hope that really talented drivers like Anthony Davidson, Jamie Green and Gary Paffett all get a chance in F1 because it's sad that so many talented drivers haven't had a chance."
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79326
By Edd Straw and Jonathan Noble
Wednesday, October 7th 2009, 15:59 GMT
Peter WindsorTeam US F1 is unlikely to run an all-American driver line up when it comes into Formula 1 next year, and could end up not running one in either seat.
Team principal Peter Windsor told AUTOSPORT that because of the delays caused by the late signing of the Concorde Agreement at the end of July and the lack of suitable American candidates, it is likely to employ at least one overseas driver.
"Because of all the time we've lost, our ambition to run two young Americans is looking more difficult," Windsor told AUTOSPORT.
"I'm still hoping we'll be able to run one American, but that's a tall order because there aren't many Americans out there with superlicences."
The plan to run an all-American driver line-up in the long term will remain, with US F1 hoping to fund several young drivers in junior categories next year to develop future grand prix prospects.
A1GP race-winner Jonathan Summerton, who heads into this weekend's Formula Atlantic finale at Laguna Seca with a shot at the title, has been linked to the team, which is also known to have been impressed with Indy Lights champion JR Hildebrand.
"If we can't fulfil that [the plan to run an American] in 2010, we will certainly put a programme together for young Americans," said Windsor.
"We're making sure we're disciplined to put some money aside to help them with what they are doing whether it's Formula BMW in Europe, Formula Ford 2000 in the States or even GP2.
"GP2 is expensive, but I'm hoping we can find enough money to do that if that's what needs to be done."
Windsor is keen for US F1 to run at least one driver with experience next year, with both Alex Wurz and Pedro de la Rosa linked with the team, and is confident that there are plenty of available options.
"There is a huge argument for running one experienced driver to give us that leg up into year one," said Windsor. "You could ask why that wasn't always the argument because it's a nice feeling for a new team to have two young drivers who grow at the same rate.
"But that required more downtime that we didn't have. It will be interesting when the music stops how many of the experienced guys are standing.
"It's a buyer's market. Let's hope that really talented drivers like Anthony Davidson, Jamie Green and Gary Paffett all get a chance in F1 because it's sad that so many talented drivers haven't had a chance."
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79326
10-08-2009, 03:46 AM
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The Marina Bay track looks f*cking gorgeous. And with such a long straight there will be opportunities for late braking past an opponent.
I think from the track layout that we will get some very exciting battles there. And Brazil is a great track too. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have two very exciting races left this season.
I think from the track layout that we will get some very exciting battles there. And Brazil is a great track too. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have two very exciting races left this season.
10-08-2009, 05:18 AM
#1528
More USF1 News
There is a new page up on the USF1/USGPE site
http://www.usgpe.com/
Will this be the look of the new car?
USF1 employs Cosworth's Ferguson
Bernard Ferguson, former Director of engine manufacturer Cosworth, has joined the USF1 team, it was revealed on Friday. The Englishman is now part of the Charlotte-based outfit headed by Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor as its first season of Formula One approaches.
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USF1 car to be ready in January
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Q & A with US F1's Ken Anderson
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USF1 says Charlotte headquarters 'complete'
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http://www.usgpe.com/
Will this be the look of the new car?
USF1 employs Cosworth's Ferguson
Bernard Ferguson, former Director of engine manufacturer Cosworth, has joined the USF1 team, it was revealed on Friday. The Englishman is now part of the Charlotte-based outfit headed by Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor as its first season of Formula One approaches.
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USF1 car to be ready in January
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Q & A with US F1's Ken Anderson
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USF1 says Charlotte headquarters 'complete'
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10-08-2009, 05:20 AM
#1529
Ferrari not committed to F1 beyond 2012
The head of F1's most historically committed team has hinted that it might reconsider its loyalty to the FIA-sanctioned series.
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo was the chairman of the F1 teams' alliance FOTA, which over a rules and commercial argument with the governing body earlier this year threatened to pull out and race in a rival championship.
Ultimately, FIA president Max Mosley acquiesced and all the current teams signed a new Concorde Agreement, binding them to the official Formula One category for the next three seasons.
"We have a contract that finishes in 2012, so we have time to consider what to do next," Montezemolo said in an interview with Sky Italia's news channel TG24.
In the meantime, he said the sport "needs to renew, to revive the interest and to once again establish credibility with rules that do not change every day".
Montezemolo added that he does not like "this Formula One" of today, and vowed to organise "a day of work with the media, the sponsors and the organisers" in order to "improve" what he describes as an "extraordinary sport".
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=348421:F1
VW to eye F1 only if costs are lower - official
An official of the German luxury car brand Audi has hinted that parent group Volkswagen might enter Formula One if the costs continue to come down.
Reinhold Carl, managing director of Audi Singapore, is quoted by the Straits Times newspaper as musing that while budgets are dropping, teams still need to fork out "well over a hundred million euros" for an annual F1 programme.
"If the cost is lower, it will be more manageable," he told reporters.
However, after car marques including Jaguar, Honda and BMW pulled out, amid rumours that Toyota and Renault might soon follow, Carl admitted that the gains from being on the Grand Prix grid remain vague.
He reckons that if VW was to decide to field a team, it would be branded either Porsche or Audi "or even Volkswagen".
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=348422:F1
F1 wheel covers to be banned in 2010 - report
F1 teams have agreed to ban wheel fairings for the 2010 season, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.
We reported earlier this year that the devices, having first emerged last year, were likely to be banned for 2010 because they make it even harder for following cars to overtake.
Williams' technical chief Sam Michael said in July that studies have shown that the covers have "quite an adverse effect on the following car".
However, the Australian warned that banning the covers will not be a silver bullet.
"It is the sort of thing where you need to find three or four little things like that and that will add up to a difference," Michael added, "so I think it is going in the right direction but it just needs more."
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=348418:F1
The head of F1's most historically committed team has hinted that it might reconsider its loyalty to the FIA-sanctioned series.
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo was the chairman of the F1 teams' alliance FOTA, which over a rules and commercial argument with the governing body earlier this year threatened to pull out and race in a rival championship.
Ultimately, FIA president Max Mosley acquiesced and all the current teams signed a new Concorde Agreement, binding them to the official Formula One category for the next three seasons.
"We have a contract that finishes in 2012, so we have time to consider what to do next," Montezemolo said in an interview with Sky Italia's news channel TG24.
In the meantime, he said the sport "needs to renew, to revive the interest and to once again establish credibility with rules that do not change every day".
Montezemolo added that he does not like "this Formula One" of today, and vowed to organise "a day of work with the media, the sponsors and the organisers" in order to "improve" what he describes as an "extraordinary sport".
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=348421:F1
VW to eye F1 only if costs are lower - official
An official of the German luxury car brand Audi has hinted that parent group Volkswagen might enter Formula One if the costs continue to come down.
Reinhold Carl, managing director of Audi Singapore, is quoted by the Straits Times newspaper as musing that while budgets are dropping, teams still need to fork out "well over a hundred million euros" for an annual F1 programme.
"If the cost is lower, it will be more manageable," he told reporters.
However, after car marques including Jaguar, Honda and BMW pulled out, amid rumours that Toyota and Renault might soon follow, Carl admitted that the gains from being on the Grand Prix grid remain vague.
He reckons that if VW was to decide to field a team, it would be branded either Porsche or Audi "or even Volkswagen".
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=348422:F1
F1 wheel covers to be banned in 2010 - report
F1 teams have agreed to ban wheel fairings for the 2010 season, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.
We reported earlier this year that the devices, having first emerged last year, were likely to be banned for 2010 because they make it even harder for following cars to overtake.
Williams' technical chief Sam Michael said in July that studies have shown that the covers have "quite an adverse effect on the following car".
However, the Australian warned that banning the covers will not be a silver bullet.
"It is the sort of thing where you need to find three or four little things like that and that will add up to a difference," Michael added, "so I think it is going in the right direction but it just needs more."
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=348418:F1
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10-08-2009, 05:23 AM
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morning bse and aln. but yah , i hope to see ferrari in lemans along with mclaren. or a whole new exciting series that was talked about mid way thru this year season.
10-08-2009, 05:24 AM
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The Marina Bay track looks f*cking gorgeous. And with such a long straight there will be opportunities for late braking past an opponent.
I think from the track layout that we will get some very exciting battles there. And Brazil is a great track too. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have two very exciting races left this season.
I think from the track layout that we will get some very exciting battles there. And Brazil is a great track too. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have two very exciting races left this season.
10-08-2009, 05:29 AM
#1532
Do you imagine a diesel audi being spanked in f1? 
"We won the 24hrs of le mans!" yeah... with a twin turbo diesel engine against NA cars
I think that ferrari and fota are planning to move on to a whole new series if Jean Todt will not be able to change things by 2012.
Arranging a series in a year is not possible, but in 3 years...
"We won the 24hrs of le mans!" yeah... with a twin turbo diesel engine against NA cars I think that ferrari and fota are planning to move on to a whole new series if Jean Todt will not be able to change things by 2012.
Arranging a series in a year is not possible, but in 3 years...
10-08-2009, 07:29 AM
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that would be nice to see new series. i think after this season, the politics wore me out. i dont think i can take another season of F1 bs.
as for VW, lol how much lower do they want F1 to go lol
as for VW, lol how much lower do they want F1 to go lol
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10-08-2009, 07:44 AM
#1534
I find that I am only half interested in this season. There aren't any drivers or teams that I really had any interest in since M. Schumacher left. His possible return only raised my interest level slightly. The politics actually made this season a little more exciting (not much, just a little). I am already looking forward to 2010.
10-08-2009, 09:20 AM
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speaking of politics
just when you thought it was over. There might be c hance for all the Flav fans ( i think we only have one, BSE 50 ) here to see their beloved Flav back in F1. But only if he can prove that he was innocent and had no part in the crash-gate. In fact bernie believes him, go figure.
Bernie Ecclestone has hinted that his friend and business partner Flavio Briatore has a chance of one day returning to the formula one paddock.
Briatore, 59, was banned for life by the FIA over the crash-gate scandal, but F1 chief executive Ecclestone said he thought the penalty is harsh and should be appealed.
Ecclestone, who co-owns the London football club Queens Park Rangers with Italian Briatore, has now told his official website F1.com: "If Flavio has new evidence - and he said that he has - then he should come forward right away."
Briatore recently raised the prospect of a lawsuit against the FIA's verdict, vowing that when he is victorious, he will invite all his supporters to a great party.
Ecclestone said he heard about the Singapore race-fixing allegations from Nelson Piquet Snr in May, and immediately discussed it with his friend Briatore.
"He denied it and said, 'That's absurd!' I believed him," he revealed.
Asked whether he will ever see Briatore back in the paddock, 78-year-old Ecclestone answered: "Who knows?"
And when asked what he would say if Briatore asked for a race pass, the F1 supremo added: "I would say no. Until he's proved that he is innocent."
http://www.worldcarfans.com/10910072...rove-innocence
just when you thought it was over. There might be c hance for all the Flav fans ( i think we only have one, BSE 50
) here to see their beloved Flav back in F1. But only if he can prove that he was innocent and had no part in the crash-gate. In fact bernie believes him, go figure.Bernie Ecclestone has hinted that his friend and business partner Flavio Briatore has a chance of one day returning to the formula one paddock.
Briatore, 59, was banned for life by the FIA over the crash-gate scandal, but F1 chief executive Ecclestone said he thought the penalty is harsh and should be appealed.
Ecclestone, who co-owns the London football club Queens Park Rangers with Italian Briatore, has now told his official website F1.com: "If Flavio has new evidence - and he said that he has - then he should come forward right away."
Briatore recently raised the prospect of a lawsuit against the FIA's verdict, vowing that when he is victorious, he will invite all his supporters to a great party.
Ecclestone said he heard about the Singapore race-fixing allegations from Nelson Piquet Snr in May, and immediately discussed it with his friend Briatore.
"He denied it and said, 'That's absurd!' I believed him," he revealed.
Asked whether he will ever see Briatore back in the paddock, 78-year-old Ecclestone answered: "Who knows?"
And when asked what he would say if Briatore asked for a race pass, the F1 supremo added: "I would say no. Until he's proved that he is innocent."
http://www.worldcarfans.com/10910072...rove-innocence
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10-08-2009, 01:51 PM
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Hey i like massa, i really do. but what world does h e live on?. If alonso didnt win the race, nico would of won, which would put hamilton at 2nd place and glock at 3rd. now did massa forget he had a pit mishap for 2min+? did he forget he finished 13? even if alonso didnt win, that would put massa at 12. which means, Hamilton would of won the championship by 2 points instead of 1.
If anything, hamilton was robbed a Spa win. That would of put Hamilton way ahead of Massa on the points.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...le6858518.ece#
Lewis Hamilton 'shocked' by Felipe Massa's claim that 'Crashgate' cost him title
Lewis Hamilton has rejected Felipe Massa's claim that he was robbed of the Formula One World Championship by the "Crashgate" scandal. Speaking after the first day of practice for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, the defending champion said he was shocked after Massa demanded the Formula One authorities strip Hamilton of his title.
The fallout from the now notorious 2008 Singapore Grand Prix continues to rumble on and Hamilton, who won the world title from Massa by a point last year, could be the biggest victim if the FIA, the sport’s governing body, takes the Brazilian’s complaints seriously.
"First, I should say that it's good to hear that Felipe is recovering well and that he's back to his normal self and feeling good," Hamilton said. "I'm shocked to hear him say that because I've always felt him a fair driver and he knows that we had a fair battle right to the end, at least that's how I saw it.
"All we can say is that it was a tough season, things happened. There were lots and lots of 'what-ifs' throughout the season so I'm a bit surprised to hear him say that because I thought we had quite a fair battle and I won it fair and square, so it doesn't matter to me what he said."
Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when Nelson Piquet Jr's deliberate crash prompted the introduction of the safety car and allowed Fernando Alonso, Piquet's team-mate at Renault, to win the race. Until the Piquet crash, Massa had led the race comfortably, but he was swallowed up in the chaos of a safety car period and ended the grand prix out of the points, with Hamilton finishing third. If that result had been annulled by the FIA after the Crashgate inquiry, Massa would have won the title by five points from Hamilton.
“All of what happened was robbery — but regarding the race nothing has happened, the result remains the same,” Massa said on television in Brazil. “This is not right. The robbery changed the outcome of a championship and I lost the title.”
If anything, hamilton was robbed a Spa win. That would of put Hamilton way ahead of Massa on the points.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...le6858518.ece#
Lewis Hamilton 'shocked' by Felipe Massa's claim that 'Crashgate' cost him title
Lewis Hamilton has rejected Felipe Massa's claim that he was robbed of the Formula One World Championship by the "Crashgate" scandal. Speaking after the first day of practice for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, the defending champion said he was shocked after Massa demanded the Formula One authorities strip Hamilton of his title.
The fallout from the now notorious 2008 Singapore Grand Prix continues to rumble on and Hamilton, who won the world title from Massa by a point last year, could be the biggest victim if the FIA, the sport’s governing body, takes the Brazilian’s complaints seriously.
"First, I should say that it's good to hear that Felipe is recovering well and that he's back to his normal self and feeling good," Hamilton said. "I'm shocked to hear him say that because I've always felt him a fair driver and he knows that we had a fair battle right to the end, at least that's how I saw it.
"All we can say is that it was a tough season, things happened. There were lots and lots of 'what-ifs' throughout the season so I'm a bit surprised to hear him say that because I thought we had quite a fair battle and I won it fair and square, so it doesn't matter to me what he said."
Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when Nelson Piquet Jr's deliberate crash prompted the introduction of the safety car and allowed Fernando Alonso, Piquet's team-mate at Renault, to win the race. Until the Piquet crash, Massa had led the race comfortably, but he was swallowed up in the chaos of a safety car period and ended the grand prix out of the points, with Hamilton finishing third. If that result had been annulled by the FIA after the Crashgate inquiry, Massa would have won the title by five points from Hamilton.
“All of what happened was robbery — but regarding the race nothing has happened, the result remains the same,” Massa said on television in Brazil. “This is not right. The robbery changed the outcome of a championship and I lost the title.”
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10-08-2009, 04:22 PM
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Nelson Piquet has emerged as a candidate for a 2010 race seat with the new Spanish F1 team Campos, according to the Marca sports newspaper.
With news that the Brazilian driver has lined up a forthcoming NASCAR truck test, 23-year-old Piquet was quoted in the media as insisting that his focus remains on resurrecting his tattered F1 career.
"I want to clear up this business rapidly so it doesn't stay with me for the rest of my life," he said in an interview with Brazil's Globo TV.
Marca reports that Piquet's route back into F1 could be with the aid of his famous and wealthy father, who could become an investor of Adrian Campos' new entry that is set to debut next March.
Asked about his next step in the wake of the crash-gate scandal, Piquet Jr answered: "I need a decent team, a decent engineer. A team that believes in me.
"I don't know which one it will be but I do know I will go back to racing," said Piquet.
With news that the Brazilian driver has lined up a forthcoming NASCAR truck test, 23-year-old Piquet was quoted in the media as insisting that his focus remains on resurrecting his tattered F1 career.
"I want to clear up this business rapidly so it doesn't stay with me for the rest of my life," he said in an interview with Brazil's Globo TV.
Marca reports that Piquet's route back into F1 could be with the aid of his famous and wealthy father, who could become an investor of Adrian Campos' new entry that is set to debut next March.
Asked about his next step in the wake of the crash-gate scandal, Piquet Jr answered: "I need a decent team, a decent engineer. A team that believes in me.
"I don't know which one it will be but I do know I will go back to racing," said Piquet.
10-08-2009, 07:49 PM
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USF1 factory passes FIA inspection
The new-for-2010 USF1 team has passed an important second inspection from Formula One governing body the FIA. Officials from the Paris-based motoring body made their way to the team's Charlotte base in the United States and were pleased with the work in progress at the facility.
With the Abu Dhabi circuit having been given the green light for its inaugural race next month, USF1 was inspected in a teams' version of the examination. "I personally visited the USF1 Team in August as well as this week and I am impressed with the progress made by the organisation since the Concorde Agreement was signed in late July," said Nick Craw, the FIA's Deputy President for Sport.
"It has all come together very quickly for the team and we welcome them into Formula One competition in 2010."
The squad is also pleased with its close working relationship with the federation, which is headed by Max Mosley until later this month. "We have had an open dialogue with the FIA since the team's inception in 2008 and we welcome their visits to the United States," said USF1 co-owner and Team Principal Ken Anderson.
"We are proud to show them that, despite what is currently circulating in the rumour mill, our Charlotte shop is fully operational and we are well under way to construction of a unique U.S.-designed Formula One racing car."
Anderson also made reference to gossip doubting the outfit's ability to make the grid in Bahrain as the 2010 season kicks off next March. "The creation of a new team in the world's toughest form of motorsport is not easy but there is no doubt whatsoever that we will be on the grid," he said firmly. "We have the right staff, the right partners and soon we will have the right drivers - we look forward to going racing next year."
The new-for-2010 USF1 team has passed an important second inspection from Formula One governing body the FIA. Officials from the Paris-based motoring body made their way to the team's Charlotte base in the United States and were pleased with the work in progress at the facility.
With the Abu Dhabi circuit having been given the green light for its inaugural race next month, USF1 was inspected in a teams' version of the examination. "I personally visited the USF1 Team in August as well as this week and I am impressed with the progress made by the organisation since the Concorde Agreement was signed in late July," said Nick Craw, the FIA's Deputy President for Sport.
"It has all come together very quickly for the team and we welcome them into Formula One competition in 2010."
The squad is also pleased with its close working relationship with the federation, which is headed by Max Mosley until later this month. "We have had an open dialogue with the FIA since the team's inception in 2008 and we welcome their visits to the United States," said USF1 co-owner and Team Principal Ken Anderson.
"We are proud to show them that, despite what is currently circulating in the rumour mill, our Charlotte shop is fully operational and we are well under way to construction of a unique U.S.-designed Formula One racing car."
Anderson also made reference to gossip doubting the outfit's ability to make the grid in Bahrain as the 2010 season kicks off next March. "The creation of a new team in the world's toughest form of motorsport is not easy but there is no doubt whatsoever that we will be on the grid," he said firmly. "We have the right staff, the right partners and soon we will have the right drivers - we look forward to going racing next year."
10-09-2009, 09:14 AM
#1541
Summerton keen to step up with USF1
A young American driver has revealed he has a "very good" chance of making his Formula One debut with the new USF1 team next season.
Florida-born Jonathan Summerton, 21, has in the past few years raced single seaters in the European F3, Formula Atlantic, A1GP and Indy Lights series. He has been mentioned on numerous occasions by USF1 principals Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor, and would likely be partnered at least in 2010 by an experienced non-American team-mate.
Summerton's official website is titled 'The next American Formula One champion', and he told the Autoweek publication that he is in daily contact with Charlotte-based USF1.
"I think my chances are very good," he said, revealing that the team wants to confirm its driver line-up within the next few weeks.
Summerton also revealed that, if he is not selected to race a USF1 car in 2010, he expects to at least be the test driver.
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...09091653.shtml
I saw Jonathan race while A1GP was being televised here. He did quite well, despite the (US) team he was driving for. I think he had a better record than Marco Andretti.
A young American driver has revealed he has a "very good" chance of making his Formula One debut with the new USF1 team next season.
Florida-born Jonathan Summerton, 21, has in the past few years raced single seaters in the European F3, Formula Atlantic, A1GP and Indy Lights series. He has been mentioned on numerous occasions by USF1 principals Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor, and would likely be partnered at least in 2010 by an experienced non-American team-mate.
Summerton's official website is titled 'The next American Formula One champion', and he told the Autoweek publication that he is in daily contact with Charlotte-based USF1.
"I think my chances are very good," he said, revealing that the team wants to confirm its driver line-up within the next few weeks.
Summerton also revealed that, if he is not selected to race a USF1 car in 2010, he expects to at least be the test driver.
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...09091653.shtml
I saw Jonathan race while A1GP was being televised here. He did quite well, despite the (US) team he was driving for. I think he had a better record than Marco Andretti.
10-09-2009, 01:16 PM
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an american champion would be great for f1 in the us but im thinking itll be atleast a few years. hopefully usgp will spur more fan for f1 in the us also. On the other hand, i do like all the americans in motogp
10-11-2009, 03:44 PM
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Just responding to a few posts ago where you guys were talking about the 2008 championship. Instead of arguing who the rightfull champion was, we should all be pissed at the FIA since they have done more to determine who wins and loses on track over the last few seasons than the teams and drivers.
10-12-2009, 12:23 PM
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Just responding to a few posts ago where you guys were talking about the 2008 championship. Instead of arguing who the rightfull champion was, we should all be pissed at the FIA since they have done more to determine who wins and loses on track over the last few seasons than the teams and drivers.
, when they felt that should take the win from hamilton at spa. even though , it look evident that he followed the guide line . ohter news, Massa we miss you. ever since you been away, your car has been in the back of the grid
Felipe Massa on Monday said he felt back to his old self after driving a formula one car for the first time since sustaining serious head injuries in July.
79 days after his qualifying crash in Hungary, the Brazilian was at the wheel of a privately-owned two-year-old F2007, complete with slick GP2-spec tyres, at Ferrari's private Fiorano test track.
"It felt as if the incident never happened," he said. "I'm in good shape physically, I'm the same bastard as before," Massa, 28, joked.
"I had no problems and I'm ready to do a race, or two races in a row."
Ferrari has ruled out a return to the cockpit of his car number 3 at the last two races of 2009, but confirmed Massa as Fernando Alonso's teammate for next season.
"Obviously I'll take my time as a precaution, you have to respect that, but having got in the car I can tell you that I'm just as I was before the accident," said Massa.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/10910122...r-fiorano-test
10-13-2009, 10:08 AM
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David Coulthard has been caught speeding, doing 260 kph on a 50 kph road!
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...13135527.shtml
Former race winner David Coulthard was forced to apologise after speeding in a demonstration run of the Red Bull Renault in Mumbai at the weekend.
Coulthard reached 260 kph on the new Raijiv Ghandi Sea Link, five times the speed limit and according to the Mail Online the organisers of the event will now have to forfeit their £20,000 deposit as a result.
"I have asked my officers to submit a report on the event," stated Road Development Corporation MD Satish Gavai. "Action will be considered only after it is established that the vehicle went beyond permissible speed limits on the sea link."
With an estimated 50,000 in attendance, the Scot completed the run and performed donuts before waving the India flag to the gathered fans.
“Apparently there is a speed limit,” Coulthard told the Press Trust of India ahead of the demonstration. “But I don't intend to drive in India again. So instead I plan to go flat out..."
He later claimed that without a speedometer in the car, he was unable to judge his speed. The team has been promoting the sport in India ahead of a scheduled grand prix in 2011.
Lovely, I adore his sense of humor!
And who the hell enforces a speed limit when you have an F1 car being demonstrated!?!?
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...13135527.shtml
Former race winner David Coulthard was forced to apologise after speeding in a demonstration run of the Red Bull Renault in Mumbai at the weekend.
Coulthard reached 260 kph on the new Raijiv Ghandi Sea Link, five times the speed limit and according to the Mail Online the organisers of the event will now have to forfeit their £20,000 deposit as a result.
"I have asked my officers to submit a report on the event," stated Road Development Corporation MD Satish Gavai. "Action will be considered only after it is established that the vehicle went beyond permissible speed limits on the sea link."
With an estimated 50,000 in attendance, the Scot completed the run and performed donuts before waving the India flag to the gathered fans.
“Apparently there is a speed limit,” Coulthard told the Press Trust of India ahead of the demonstration. “But I don't intend to drive in India again. So instead I plan to go flat out..."
He later claimed that without a speedometer in the car, he was unable to judge his speed. The team has been promoting the sport in India ahead of a scheduled grand prix in 2011.
Lovely, I adore his sense of humor!
And who the hell enforces a speed limit when you have an F1 car being demonstrated!?!?
10-13-2009, 10:37 AM
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Multiple Brazilian media sources are reporting that Rubens Barrichello has now signed a contract to switch to the Williams team from 2010.
The emerging news was on Monday played down by the Brazilian veteran's camp, but the same story is now being confidently reported by major outlets including Globo television and the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper.
In Williams' official preview of the Brazilian grand prix, the team listed as a 'Hot Topic': "What next for the driver market?"
Folha de S.Paulo said the deal is for the 2010 season with an option to include 2011, and represents a significant pay rise for the native Paulista, whose place at Brawn is to be taken by Nico Rosberg, who has driven for Williams since 2006.
The Brazilian sources also believe 2009 GP2 champion Nico Hulkenberg will be 37-year-old Barrichello's teammate.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/10910132...liams-contract
The emerging news was on Monday played down by the Brazilian veteran's camp, but the same story is now being confidently reported by major outlets including Globo television and the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper.
In Williams' official preview of the Brazilian grand prix, the team listed as a 'Hot Topic': "What next for the driver market?"
Folha de S.Paulo said the deal is for the 2010 season with an option to include 2011, and represents a significant pay rise for the native Paulista, whose place at Brawn is to be taken by Nico Rosberg, who has driven for Williams since 2006.
The Brazilian sources also believe 2009 GP2 champion Nico Hulkenberg will be 37-year-old Barrichello's teammate.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/10910132...liams-contract
10-15-2009, 12:13 PM
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HOLY SHIXXXT- Massa vs Alonso
Man, i wonder how polo feels about this. one of his favorite drivers accusing his other favorite driver, being part of the crashgate scandal.
I bet he is about to explode
Felipe Massa risked tainting his forthcoming 2010 pairing at Ferrari with Fernando Alonso this week by declaring that the Spaniard must have known about Nelson Piquet's deliberate crash in Singapore.
"Without a doubt he knew it," Brazilian Massa, who will be joined at Ferrari by the current Renault driver next year, told a group of journalists in a Sao Paulo restaurant on Wednesday.
"There is no way he couldn't know it. I'm certain," he added, when asked about 28-year-old Alonso's knowledge of the crash-gate affair.
By the Spanish news agency EFE, Massa was quoted as adding: "Without a doubt, Fernando knew it. Logically he had to. There is no way he couldn't have."
Italian reports added that Massa and Alonso have had no contact since the Spaniard was confirmed as a 2010 Ferrari driver.
Later, a statement appeared on Ferrari's official website, playing down Massa's comments that caused "some uproar on the internet".
The Italian team said Massa, also 28, wanted to clarify his comments.
"What I've said is the outcome of a hunch I've had and is not based on any concrete evidence," said Massa, who insisted he respects that the FIA cleared Alonso of any implication in the affair.
"What is certain is that this episode will not mar in any way the relationship I'll have with Fernando when we will be teammates," he added.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/10910152...-in-crash-gate
I bet he is about to explode
Felipe Massa risked tainting his forthcoming 2010 pairing at Ferrari with Fernando Alonso this week by declaring that the Spaniard must have known about Nelson Piquet's deliberate crash in Singapore.
"Without a doubt he knew it," Brazilian Massa, who will be joined at Ferrari by the current Renault driver next year, told a group of journalists in a Sao Paulo restaurant on Wednesday.
"There is no way he couldn't know it. I'm certain," he added, when asked about 28-year-old Alonso's knowledge of the crash-gate affair.
By the Spanish news agency EFE, Massa was quoted as adding: "Without a doubt, Fernando knew it. Logically he had to. There is no way he couldn't have."
Italian reports added that Massa and Alonso have had no contact since the Spaniard was confirmed as a 2010 Ferrari driver.
Later, a statement appeared on Ferrari's official website, playing down Massa's comments that caused "some uproar on the internet".
The Italian team said Massa, also 28, wanted to clarify his comments.
"What I've said is the outcome of a hunch I've had and is not based on any concrete evidence," said Massa, who insisted he respects that the FIA cleared Alonso of any implication in the affair.
"What is certain is that this episode will not mar in any way the relationship I'll have with Fernando when we will be teammates," he added.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/10910152...-in-crash-gate
10-15-2009, 12:19 PM
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This will be interesting, Massa needs to stop whining about the crashgate thing and move on. Looking forward to see how the Massa/Alonso clash plays out on and off the track.