The 2010 F1 season "Which Driver Goes Where?" Thread

Cyrus43 · 17th February 2010, 23:13

They have made this far as they have the backing to go the first few steps in the first place. I am not doubting their talent. No way. I have been a passanger with both and they are legendary!! But they have accomplished what they have accomplished ONLY because the first steps were easy for them.

McLaren Rulez · 18th February 2010, 08:21

I'm not saying he doesn't deserve his F1 seat. What I am saying is that he should spend a couple more years in GP2 and win that championship before moving on to F1. A premature move to F1 may backfire on him. Making an F1 debut is one thing but making a successful F1 debut is what gets the attention of the top teams.

KRf1 · 18th February 2010, 15:52

This is great news .
But Stefan GP has very remote chances of gettting on the grid for 2010 . Planet f1 suggests that USF1 may shut down so you never know . Even Campos is reported to have financial difficulties .

McLaren Rulez · 18th February 2010, 16:57

Chandhok: No Stefan GP deal - Planet-F1 News from planet-f1.com

KRf1 · 19th February 2010, 02:08

This news seems to have a lot of twists . Autosport reports that Jose Ramon Carabante is on the verge of taking full control of the Campos team , and :

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GP2 race winner Karun Chandhok - who has also been strongly linked with the Stefan GP team - and Formula Renault 3.5 champion Bertrand Baguette are understood to be in competition for the second seat alongside Bruno Senna.

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MCR · 26th February 2010, 08:20

Karun Chandok may drive for Campos.

Karun Chandhok set to drive in F1 for Campos - Top Stories - Racing - Sports - The Times of India

KRf1 · 26th February 2010, 21:05

Yes the news is getting stronger ! Autosport reports that a deal is very close to finalising . Lets keep our fingers crossed !

PAVAN KADAM · 27th February 2010, 00:13

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Originally Posted by MCR

Karun Chandok may drive for Campos.

Karun Chandhok set to drive in F1 for Campos - Top Stories - Racing - Sports - The Times of India

Thats a nice news to know.

But a country like the US not prepared yet , with 13 more days left for the first race to start

And also Campos Meta, where's the other driver

Formula 1? - The Official F1? Website

14000rpm · 27th February 2010, 05:20

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Thats a nice news to know.

But a country like the US not prepared yet , with 13 more days left for the first race to start

And also Campos Meta, where's the other driver

Formula 1? - The Official F1? Website

US F1 and Stefan GP are rumoured to be in merger talks to ensure a thirteenth team is present at the first race of the season in Bahrain.

American broadcaster Speed is reporting that YouTube entrepreneur and US F1 backer Chad Hurley is in talks with Zoran Stefanovic to run Stefan GP's cars under US F1's entry. The solution would neatly bypass the FIA having to open the final grid slot to tender if US F1 fails to overcome its problems.

Opposition is believed to be coming from team principals Peter Windsor and Ken Anderson, who are both still hoping to bring an all-American entry back to life. The FIA sent Charlie Whiting to inspect the team's factory on Wednesday but has not indicated whether it will take any action. However, if US F1 comes under pressure from Hurley, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone - who appears to favour Stefan GP over US F1 - Windsor and Anderson may be left with little choice but to accept the merger.

Stefanovic is confident his team can be ready in time to race in Bahrain, but only if he is receives confirmation of an entry by next Wednesday. 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve and ex-Williams driver Kazuki Nakajima would likely drive its Toyota-derived cars.

sterlingjames · 27th February 2010, 10:43

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Thats a nice news to know.

But a country like the US not prepared yet , with 13 more days left for the first race to start

And also Campos Meta, where's the other driver

the other driver is Bruno Senna!(ayrton senna's nephew) no prizes for guessing who will play second fiddle!

jraj · 28th February 2010, 12:11

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Originally Posted by sterlingjames

the other driver is Bruno Senna!(ayrton senna's nephew) no prizes for guessing who will play second fiddle!

Not really.With Campos looking for funds,reports have it that Senna could well be out as well

Wind · 4th March 2010, 18:39

It is confirmed finally. Karun Chandhok to drive for Hispana.

autosport.com - F1 News: Chandhok announced as HRT driver

-- Wind

17th February 2010, 23:13	#226
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	They have made this far as they have the backing to go the first few steps in the first place. I am not doubting their talent. No way. I have been a passanger with both and they are legendary!! But they have accomplished what they have accomplished ONLY because the first steps were easy for them.
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18th February 2010, 08:21	#227
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	I'm not saying he doesn't deserve his F1 seat. What I am saying is that he should spend a couple more years in GP2 and win that championship before moving on to F1. A premature move to F1 may backfire on him. Making an F1 debut is one thing but making a successful F1 debut is what gets the attention of the top teams.
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18th February 2010, 15:52	#228
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	This is great news . But Stefan GP has very remote chances of gettting on the grid for 2010 . Planet f1 suggests that USF1 may shut down so you never know . Even Campos is reported to have financial difficulties .
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18th February 2010, 16:57	#229
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	Chandhok: No Stefan GP deal - Planet-F1 News from planet-f1.com Last edited by Dippy : 18th February 2010 at 17:14. Reason: Post edited: Merging with existing F1 driver line up thread
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MCR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/MYS Posts: 882 Thanked: 637 Times View My Garage	Karun Chandok may drive for Campos. Karun Chandhok set to drive in F1 for Campos - Top Stories - Racing - Sports - The Times of India
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KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	Yes the news is getting stronger ! Autosport reports that a deal is very close to finalising . Lets keep our fingers crossed !
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4th March 2010, 18:39	#237
Wind BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 277 Thanked: 75 Times	It is confirmed finally. Karun Chandhok to drive for Hispana. autosport.com - F1 News: Chandhok announced as HRT driver -- Wind
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