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

H_Zoom · 31st October 2009, 20:28

Fisichella may look at possibilities as a race driver in 2010 with other teams including Force India.
autosport.com - F1 News: Fisichella: Force India return possible

McLaren Rulez · 31st October 2009, 20:31

Dead last on the grid isn't endearing him to Ferrari it seems

Mpower · 31st October 2009, 21:00

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Originally Posted by KRf1

Toyota meanwhile have thus far failed to capitalise at any movements in the driver market . The same link says that they might recruit Adrain Sutil and Heiiki Kovy .

Quite sad for them. Dunno why drivers rate Williams and Renault higher than Toyota who have done better.

Their only hope is for Nick Heidefeld. Looks like they might keep Kobiyashi to keep the Japanese fans happy,

SilentEngine · 31st October 2009, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Quite sad for them. Dunno why drivers rate Williams and Renault higher than Toyota who have done better.

Their only hope is for Nick Heidefeld. Looks like they might keep Kobiyashi to keep the Japanese fans happy,

In spite of having big budget, Toyota haven't managed to convert it into good points. Probably thats why Toyota isn't rated highly. Even this year, they were 3rd/4th best team at the start, but they couldn't maintain that for long and have fallen back.

jraj · 1st November 2009, 08:43

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Originally Posted by KRf1

Autosport reports that Kimi Raikkonen only considers Mclaren as an option for next year . So it is Mclaren or nothing in f1 . Rallying , other motorsports or just chilling are other options for the iceman.

hmmm...maybe Kimi wanted to say after the $$$ that he is used to in Ferrari,only Mclaren could pay $$$ \ afford him

Ardy · 2nd November 2009, 16:39

Williams has confirmed Barrichello and Hulkenberg for 2010.

Source: Formula One news: Williams confirms Barrichello and Hlkenberg for 2010 - GPUpdate.net Formula One

Now, wonder who takes the seat in Brawn GP in place of Rubens.

Cheers.

issigonis · 2nd November 2009, 19:49

Seems the fastest man on earth has two options if he is to remain competitive in 2010 : McLaren or Brawn( re-iteration of what I'd said earlier).

In McLaren he has a problem, Hamilton won't like a strong racer as a mate. Also the latter is Dennis's blue eyed boy, so Kimi might not be treated fairly- but this is his best chance.

In Brawn, he will do well with Ross B, who is a canny professional.

I am keeping my fingers crossed for him - if he opts out and goes rallying, see me watching WRC and it is bye bye F1!

KRf1 · 2nd November 2009, 20:20

Williams now has a strong driver pairing blending experience and youth . If only they could come up with a fast car next year . They havent won in a long time . Cosworth engines are another unknown quantity .

anachronix · 2nd November 2009, 20:36

I am following a similar thread on Atlas F1 and came across a thread where Alonso has asked for a investigation on Michael's contract with Ferrari for 2010.

Pretty lame and the dirty spanian is already making fireworks at Ferrari. IIRC Alonso wants Rob Smedley to be his race engineer as well and there are talks going on in Ferrari at the moment!

God save Ferrari!

McLaren Rulez · 2nd November 2009, 20:42

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Originally Posted by anachronix

I am following a similar thread on Atlas F1 and came across a thread where Alonso has asked for a investigation on Michael's contract with Ferrari for 2010.

Pretty lame and the dirty spanian is already making fireworks at Ferrari. IIRC Alonso wants Rob Smedley to be his race engineer as well and there are talks going on in Ferrari at the moment!

God save Ferrari!

Well honestly, Ferrari would do well to give him what he wants because, at the end of the day, he is the chap with the better shot at the WDC. They signed him up knowing these sort of things would crop up.

As for Rob Smedley, lol. Is it gonna be Fernando baby now?

Bumblebee86 · 9th November 2009, 09:53

So is this table so far correct?

Brawn GP
Jenson Button (not confirmed)
Nico Rosberg (maybe)
Red Bull (confirmed)
Sebastian Vettel
Mark Webber

McLaren
Lewis Hamilton (confirmed)
Kimi Raikkonen / Nico Rosberg / Nick Heildfeld / Heikki Kovalainen (maybe)

Ferrari (confirmed)
Felipe Massa
Fernando Alonso

Williams (confirmed)
Rubens Barrichello
Nico Hulkenberg

Renault
Robert Kubica (confirmed)
Romain Grosjean (maybe)

Force India
Adrian Sutil (not confirmed)
Vitantonio Liuzzi (not confirmed)

Toro Rosso
Sebastien Buemi (not confirmed)
Jaime Alguersuari (not confirmed)

NEW TEAMS

USGPE
unknown

Campos
Brunno Senna (confirmed)
unknown

Manor
unknown

Team Lotus
Jarno Trulli (maybe)
Fairuz Fauzy / Kamui Kobayashi (maybe)

McLaren Rulez · 9th November 2009, 12:28

Planet-F1 forum: Planet-F1 Chat => 2010 Grid

That is a very good 2010 grid thread.

gomzi · 9th November 2009, 12:48

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Planet-F1 forum: Planet-F1 Chat => 2010 Grid

That is a very good 2010 grid thread.

hey, this is a good 2010 grid thread. But there are still too many questions and open positions. I can't remember the last time the driver seats were so undecided this late into the year. I really hope Kimi manages to stay in the sport for the near future. He seems to have only 1 realistic option.

KRf1 · 9th November 2009, 23:42

Sebastien Buemi is to stay on with Toro Rosso in 2010 .
BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula 1 | Buemi to stay on with Toro Rosso

Mpower · 12th November 2009, 22:24

Best for Mc Laren to sign on Button instead of wasting money on Kimi.

31st October 2009, 20:28	#61
H_Zoom BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 43 Thanked: 0 Times	Fisichella may look at possibilities as a race driver in 2010 with other teams including Force India. autosport.com - F1 News: Fisichella: Force India return possible
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31st October 2009, 20:31	#62
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,465 Thanked: 5,536 Times	Dead last on the grid isn't endearing him to Ferrari it seems
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2nd November 2009, 16:39	#66
Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Williams confirms Barrichello and Hülkenberg for 2010 Williams has confirmed Barrichello and Hulkenberg for 2010. Source: Formula One news: Williams confirms Barrichello and Hlkenberg for 2010 - GPUpdate.net Formula One Now, wonder who takes the seat in Brawn GP in place of Rubens. Cheers.
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2nd November 2009, 19:49	#67
issigonis BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 956 Thanked: 96 Times	Seems the fastest man on earth has two options if he is to remain competitive in 2010 : McLaren or Brawn( re-iteration of what I'd said earlier). In McLaren he has a problem, Hamilton won't like a strong racer as a mate. Also the latter is Dennis's blue eyed boy, so Kimi might not be treated fairly- but this is his best chance. In Brawn, he will do well with Ross B, who is a canny professional. I am keeping my fingers crossed for him - if he opts out and goes rallying, see me watching WRC and it is bye bye F1!
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2nd November 2009, 20:20	#68
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	Williams now has a strong driver pairing blending experience and youth . If only they could come up with a fast car next year . They havent won in a long time . Cosworth engines are another unknown quantity .
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2nd November 2009, 20:36	#69
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,337 Times View My Garage	I am following a similar thread on Atlas F1 and came across a thread where Alonso has asked for a investigation on Michael's contract with Ferrari for 2010. Pretty lame and the dirty spanian is already making fireworks at Ferrari. IIRC Alonso wants Rob Smedley to be his race engineer as well and there are talks going on in Ferrari at the moment! God save Ferrari!
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9th November 2009, 09:53	#71
Bumblebee86 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gudaibiya; BAHRAIN/ Vandiperiyar; KERALA/ Wuhan; CHINA Posts: 359 Thanked: 6 Times	So is this table so far correct? Brawn GP Jenson Button (not confirmed) Nico Rosberg (maybe) Red Bull (confirmed) Sebastian Vettel Mark Webber McLaren Lewis Hamilton (confirmed) Kimi Raikkonen / Nico Rosberg / Nick Heildfeld / Heikki Kovalainen (maybe) Ferrari (confirmed) Felipe Massa Fernando Alonso Williams (confirmed) Rubens Barrichello Nico Hulkenberg Renault Robert Kubica (confirmed) Romain Grosjean (maybe) Force India Adrian Sutil (not confirmed) Vitantonio Liuzzi (not confirmed) Toro Rosso Sebastien Buemi (not confirmed) Jaime Alguersuari (not confirmed) *NEW TEAMS* USGPE unknown Campos Brunno Senna (confirmed) unknown Manor unknown Team Lotus Jarno Trulli (maybe) Fairuz Fauzy / Kamui Kobayashi (maybe)
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9th November 2009, 12:28	#72
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,465 Thanked: 5,536 Times	Planet-F1 forum: Planet-F1 Chat => 2010 Grid That is a very good 2010 grid thread. Last edited by McLaren Rulez : 9th November 2009 at 12:29.
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9th November 2009, 23:42	#74
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	Sebastien Buemi is to stay on with Toro Rosso in 2010 . BBC SPORT \| Motorsport \| Formula 1 \| Buemi to stay on with Toro Rosso
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12th November 2009, 22:24	#75
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,397 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	Best for Mc Laren to sign on Button instead of wasting money on Kimi.
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