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

SilentEngine · 4th December 2009, 18:47

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

A JWRC drive for one year means that he has to really shine if he wants to move to WRC. I suppose if he can't, he'll try to return to F1.

It is not a JWRC drive. It is a WRC drive in a 'Junior' team of Citroen, more like Torro Rosso in F1 which is a Junior RedBull team.

issigonis · 4th December 2009, 18:57

1. Kimi wanted to get into a potentially winning team, viz. McLaren or Mercedes GP, perhaps RBR as well. So other teams are out.
2. Mercedes GP might possibly have a 'national team- national drivers' policy
3. If Kimi wants to return to F1, he should talk and close it in time, so that he approaches F1 2011 without last minute distractions

Anyone here who can provide information on WRC programming details in Indian sports channels - Star Sports/ESPN/Ten Sports/Neo et. al?

Regards

anachronix · 4th December 2009, 19:31

Well, the IceMan would be missed on the grid for 2010!

I only hope that he comes back to F1 after his exciting 1 year sabbatical.

Who is going to partner Rosberg then?

Now that Sauber is confirmed on the grid, Heidfeld would most probably be retained!

McLaren Rulez · 4th December 2009, 21:27

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Originally Posted by SilentEngine

It is not a JWRC drive. It is a WRC drive in a 'Junior' team of Citroen, more like Torro Rosso in F1 which is a Junior RedBull team.

Oh I didn't realise that. Well the move makes more sense now. Thanks.

Akadian · 4th December 2009, 23:39

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Originally Posted by SilentEngine

It is not a JWRC drive. It is a WRC drive in a 'Junior' team of Citroen, more like Torro Rosso in F1 which is a Junior RedBull team.

Bingo!! That is what this means. It is also confirmed that Kimi will get the same spec C4 as the champ, Sebastien Loeb. Only reason for not taking Kimi on the factory team is that they did not want to disturb the winning combination of Loeb and the other guy, I forget his name. But I'm betting on Kimi that he may outpace Loeb in quite a few rallies in his rookie season given the same equipment

SilentEngine · 5th December 2009, 00:48

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Originally Posted by Akadian

Bingo!! That is what this means. It is also confirmed that Kimi will get the same spec C4 as the champ, Sebastien Loeb. Only reason for not taking Kimi on the factory team is that they did not want to disturb the winning combination of Loeb and the other guy, I forget his name. But I'm betting on Kimi that he may outpace Loeb in quite a few rallies in his rookie season given the same equipment

It's not as easy as it sounds

, Loeb is 6 time champion. But Kimi may have some chance in tarmac rounds of WRC.

@issigonis
I have seen ESPN/Star showing WRC highlights sometimes. But it's no way comparable to F1 broadcasting. WRC is not a TV friendly sport like F1.
It seems if you want to seriously follow WRC, internet is better. Youtube has some tie up with the WRC to provide video streams.

KRf1 · 7th December 2009, 04:25

F1live.com suggests that Fissichella might be in the fray for a Sauber seat .

issigonis · 7th December 2009, 12:44

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Originally Posted by SilentEngine

@issigonis
I have seen ESPN/Star showing WRC highlights sometimes. But it's no way comparable to F1 broadcasting. WRC is not a TV friendly sport like F1.
It seems if you want to seriously follow WRC, internet is better. Youtube has some tie up with the WRC to provide video streams.

SilentEngine,

Will check out the internet, thank you.

nitrous · 7th December 2009, 14:15

Comparing F1 and WRC is like comparing american football to soccer.
Nobody can be extremely successful in both.
Well, if Kimi proves me wrong...

McLaren Rulez · 7th December 2009, 21:34

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Nobody can be extremely successful in both.

Actually, Kimi is the first person to actually try both at a competitive level, isn't he? All the others have merely dabbled with the other while maintaining their top status in one. Its a step into the unknown.

abhijitaparadh · 8th December 2009, 03:12

Bernie has added fuel to schumi comeback rumor

Bernie: Schumi return gaining momentum - Planet-F1 News - from planet-f1.com

I still think its just a rumor causing off season excitement.

Samir Taheer · 9th December 2009, 20:16

I think Mercedes are actually after Vettle. The Schumacher thing is most likely a smoke screen. Though i do hope Shumi makes a comeback.

KRf1 · 13th December 2009, 05:38

Lucas di Grassi is all set to br confirmed as a Virgin -Manor driver.

MCR · 14th December 2009, 12:10

Jarno Trulli and Heiki kovalneinen to drive for Lotus in 2010.

anachronix · 14th December 2009, 12:37

So, Heikki will be in F1 next season. Great

A very good driver and I hope to see some good racing from this Finn.

Trulli, hmm! Another year in F1

4th December 2009, 18:57	#182
issigonis BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 956 Thanked: 95 Times	1. Kimi wanted to get into a potentially winning team, viz. McLaren or Mercedes GP, perhaps RBR as well. So other teams are out. 2. Mercedes GP might possibly have a 'national team- national drivers' policy 3. If Kimi wants to return to F1, he should talk and close it in time, so that he approaches F1 2011 without last minute distractions Anyone here who can provide information on WRC programming details in Indian sports channels - Star Sports/ESPN/Ten Sports/Neo et. al? Regards Last edited by issigonis : 4th December 2009 at 18:58. Reason: Added a point
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4th December 2009, 19:31	#183
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Well, the IceMan would be missed on the grid for 2010! I only hope that he comes back to F1 after his exciting 1 year sabbatical. Who is going to partner Rosberg then? Now that Sauber is confirmed on the grid, Heidfeld would most probably be retained!
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7th December 2009, 04:25	#187
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	F1live.com suggests that Fissichella might be in the fray for a Sauber seat .
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7th December 2009, 14:15	#189
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	Comparing F1 and WRC is like comparing american football to soccer. Nobody can be extremely successful in both. Well, if Kimi proves me wrong...
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8th December 2009, 03:12	#191
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	Bernie has added fuel to schumi comeback rumor Bernie: Schumi return gaining momentum - Planet-F1 News - from planet-f1.com I still think its just a rumor causing off season excitement.
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9th December 2009, 20:16	#192
Samir Taheer BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London & Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 278 Times	I think Mercedes are actually after Vettle. The Schumacher thing is most likely a smoke screen. Though i do hope Shumi makes a comeback.
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13th December 2009, 05:38	#193
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	Lucas di Grassi is all set to br confirmed as a Virgin -Manor driver.
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14th December 2009, 12:10	#194
MCR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/MYS Posts: 882 Thanked: 638 Times View My Garage	Jarno Trulli and Heiki kovalneinen to drive for Lotus in 2010.
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14th December 2009, 12:37	#195
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	So, Heikki will be in F1 next season. Great A very good driver and I hope to see some good racing from this Finn. Trulli, hmm! Another year in F1
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