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[Wax Free Vanilla]

Lotus wanted Schumacher to replace Raikkonen? http://www.welt.de/sport/formel1/ar...wollte-Schumacher-als-Raeikkoenen-Ersatz.html

lol

 

[Diablo Rosso]

With Perez out it's a bit odd McLaren haven't confirmed Magnussen yet. Maybe they're making one last-ditch move for Alonso lol.

 

[kharma45]

Those noses do look ugly, but I wonder if anyone will manage to make it look good or am I hoping too hard that we'll end up with something like this?

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

in fact I reckon, Button is gone from McLaren after 2014 with Alonso being Honda's big signing.

Yeah, the only way I realistically see Button wanting staying for 2015 is if he has an absolutely blinding year next year - but even then, maybe he'd be happy to go out on a high.

And that's just considering what he wants, let alone McLaren.

 

[Mastah]

Maldonado, charming as usual:

"I am very happy," he said ahead of an appearance at the FOTA Fan Forum in Austin.

"Since a couple of months I was in conversation with the team and I wanted to leave the team. That is it. I am very happy for that.

"It was my decision. In Singapore I decide to leave the team more or less and it was 100 per cent my decision."

Talking about his reasons for leaving, Maldonado went as far as suggesting that Williams had ultimately not given him the car that he thinks he deserves.

"I think I delivered more to the team than they for me," he explained.

"We find a victory, we find a very good result last year, and even this year we have been doing quite well races. But this is not everything.

"I am waiting for something more, I am expecting something more from F1."

When asked why the relationship with the team had turned bad after a season like 2012 where they had won a race, Maldonado said: "Maybe I am learning more this year than last year.

"For sure it was a tough year, very hard for all the team, and my decision was because I was not good [happy] enough in the team personally.

"I wanted to try something different, and maybe it is a very important time for me and my career. It is a tough decision but a great one."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/111289

 

[Lach]

Sauber seems to still have a financial problem. Kanton Zürich (goverment) is enforcing debt on them for open energy bills.

I think they still haven't seen any of that russian money...Maybe Maldonado would look like a nice opportunity for them....

 

[ElTorro]

Holy shit, please no...

Inb4 men compensate something with motorsport.

 

[Addnan]

Magnussen officially announced.


Formula E cars sure sound good... http://instagram.com/p/gr_2WoRP54/#

 

[Psychotext]

lol, they really do sound like radio controlled cars.

 

[brotkasten]

The car looks great and I still can't wait for the first few races (I expect them to be messy as hell).

In other news, Heikki is already at Lotus.

It's good to see him back, as he deserves it, but I still wish they picked Valsecchi over him. But they need as many points as possible, which I get.

 

[Zeknurn]

I'm ok with how Formula E sounds.


Heikki looks great in Lotus black.

 

[KillerMan91]

Yeah. Heikki was easily the best option available if they want to get maximum points from the last two races. if this would have happened in the middle of the season they would have given Valsecchi a chance for sure.

 

[Kworn]

 

[Mobius 1]

^^^ Hahaha outstanding.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Ferrari paid The Hulk's wages so he wouldn't drive for Lotus in the final two races?

Maldonado to Sauber?

http://www.blick.ch/sport/formel1/geheimtreffen-mit-maldonado-id2534506.html

 

[cmr-94]

Ferrari paid The Hulk's wages so he wouldn't drive for Lotus in the final two races?

Tobias Grüner F1 ‏@tgruener 6h
#F1 Story that Ferrari paid @NicoHulkenberg salary to prevent him driving for Lotus are complete rubbish, a Sauber spokesman confirmed.

 

[cmr-94]

dear god

 

[Fisico]

Tobias Grüner F1 ‏@tgruener 6h
#F1 Story that Ferrari paid @NicoHulkenberg salary to prevent him driving for Lotus are complete rubbish, a Sauber spokesman confirmed.

Even if it was true Sauber wouldn't say otherwise, but yeah most likely BS.

 

[Psychotext]

dear god

Fair play, Hamilton makes some seriously strange decisions.

 

[Templar Wizard]

lol, they really do sound like radio controlled cars.

0-62mph 2.8s top speed 160mph, looks pretty good to me. Its a shame that sound is directly related to how good the racing will be

 

[mclem]

Less holes for Hulk, Maldonado and Perez to fit into, it's all going to end in tears for at least one of these guys.

Since when has lack of a hole to fit into been a problem for Maldonado?

 

[Addnan]

A lot of fog out there by the looks of it.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

PDVSA president says Maldonado will drive for Lotus in 2014: http://www.el-nacional.com/deportes/Presidente-Pdvsa-confirmo-Maldonado-Lotus_0_300570174.html


Slasher staying put at Force India:

Tanja Bauer ‏@Sky_Tanja

#skyf1 seems like adrian sutil stays at force india! he just said he will wear the same team shirt next year. good news for him!

McLaren offered Perez a new contract with performance clauses, Perez turned it down as he thought he deserved a two-year deal with a pay rise - lol

http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=1955821&s=mot&type=column

 

[Lucius86]

McLaren offered Perez a new contract with performance clauses, Perez turned it down as he thought he deserved a two-year deal with a pay rise - lol

http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=1955821&s=mot&type=column

What a plonker.

 

[Zeknurn]

Since when has lack of a hole to fit into been a problem for Maldonado?

Holy shit rofl.

dear god

Urgh.

McLaren offered Perez a new contract with performance clauses, Perez turned it down as he thought he deserved a two-year deal with a pay rise - lol
http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=1955821&s=mot&type=column

Bahaha.


Lets get FP1 going now.

 

[brotkasten]

PDVSA president says Maldonado will drive for Lotus in 2014: http://www.el-nacional.com/deportes/Presidente-Pdvsa-confirmo-Maldonado-Lotus_0_300570174.html

McLaren offered Perez a new contract with performance clauses, Perez turned it down as he thought he deserved a two-year deal with a pay rise - lol

http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=1955821&s=mot&type=column

What a fucking idiot.

 

[Zeknurn]

@Lotus_F1Team: Statement: As planned, Kimi Räikkönen underwent back surgery yesterday at The University Hospital of Strasbourg.
@Lotus_F1Team: Lotus F1 Team is happy to report that the operation was totally successful, according to Professor Afshin Gangi.

Great news.

 

[Addnan]

They can't find the medical helicopter?

 

[AndyD]

They can't find the medical helicopter?

That seems oodd to me too.

 

[pants]

PDVSA president says Maldonado will drive for Lotus in 2014: http://www.el-nacional.com/deportes/Presidente-Pdvsa-confirmo-Maldonado-Lotus_0_300570174.html

Please be fucking false

 

[Psychotext]

Since when has lack of a hole to fit into been a problem for Maldonado?

You'd be amazed how many holes all that money will open.

 

[Phanatic8390]

PDVSA president says Maldonado will drive for Lotus in 2014: http://www.el-nacional.com/deportes/Presidente-Pdvsa-confirmo-Maldonado-Lotus_0_300570174.html

I wonder if the PDVSA cash will offset the increase in repair budget and the drop in the constructors championship?

 

[dubc35]

FP2:

86 min: The telescopic handler is struggling to manoeuvre in the gravel trap and may in fact be beached. Oh dear.

haha

 

[Leunam]

Time to break out the other telescopic handler.

Also, 'ol Button has a three place grid penalty for overtaking under a red flag.

Worst world champ ever.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

lol, somebody fucked up...

 

[Chris R]

Sucked having to watch this stuff on TV since I'm not there this year Maybe next year I'll be back.

 

[Coldsnap]

I'm def going to this next year.

 

[Kworn]

So what are the odds at the bookies for a Kovaleinen win?

 

[pants]

^Good luck throwing your money away on a race Vettel is winning

 

[theignoramus]

so where does Hulkenberg go then? Fucking RBR, it wouldve been so much better if they signed a driver that would threaten Seb

 

[Zeknurn]

Sauber would be my guess. Unless he wants to go to that Mercedes powered Force India.

 

[nny]

No wonder Sutil wanted to end the quali early, if he's got that waiting for him.

 

[Zeknurn]

Go go BOTTAS and Kovalainen.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Has Maldonado given up? The Bott destroyed him.

 

[Zeknurn]

The team secretly put the coanda exhaust back on his car after his media escapades yesterday.

Well done Kovalainen.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Perez outqualifies Button again.

 

[Addnan]

Heikki straight back in it. Wow. Did not think he would get into Q3.

 

[Psychotext]

Perez making a bit of a late point. Nice job by Heikki and appalling job by Rosberg.

Edit - lol, Maldonado accusing engineers of fucking with his car.

 

[cmr-94]

Maldonado's a twat

 

[Zeknurn]

Fuck Maldonado. Never blame the team.