Raikkonen to Williams?
Posted by danm
The Bianchi idea has come out of nowhere, which means I have to question the source of the Austrian paper that it came from. Remember, it was translated and we know what can conveniently happen in those instances. Either that or Ferrari have got a lot of money to through Williams way to secure the seat.
The PDVSA backing is rumoured to be in the region of $25 million for next season with increased exposure on the car, which would take some beating to top that, and I don't think he's done a terrible job under the circumstances.
PDVSA and QNB backing with Kimi and Maldonado? I'd take that thank you very much.
The PDVSA backing is rumoured to be in the region of $25 million for next season with increased exposure on the car, which would take some beating to top that, and I don't think he's done a terrible job under the circumstances.
PDVSA and QNB backing with Kimi and Maldonado? I'd take that thank you very much.
I don't think Ferrari will want to fund Bianchi when Perez has been much more impressive, and has probably jumped him in the Ferrari Academy queue. There's only so many Ferrari seats to fill. However, if they do fund it, I guess it reveals quite a lot as to how their Perez/Bianchi test went a few weeks ago.
I think Pic is more chance at Williams due to his links with Total and therefore Renault. Grosjean or Senna could also end up at Williams depending on who LRGP pick. It would certainly be quite poignant to have a Senna at Williams again.
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I think Pic is more chance at Williams due to his links with Total and therefore Renault. Grosjean or Senna could also end up at Williams depending on who LRGP pick. It would certainly be quite poignant to have a Senna at Williams again.
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Well reportedly Williams are in negotiations. I believe the current sticking point is the company vodka supply.
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> To me Maldonado let himself down at Spa, I know
> it's just one misdemeanour but still, wtf.
I see where you're coming from. It is just one incident at one time, but it's the kind of stupidity and loss of control that you're either capable of or you're not, so it can't not colour a driver's reputation afterwards. It was the same with Webber after he brake-tested Alonso and generally drove like a @#$%& moron at Bahrain in 2004. It was a long time before I could take him seriously as a driver again.
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> To me Maldonado let himself down at Spa, I know
> it's just one misdemeanour but still, wtf.
I see where you're coming from. It is just one incident at one time, but it's the kind of stupidity and loss of control that you're either capable of or you're not, so it can't not colour a driver's reputation afterwards. It was the same with Webber after he brake-tested Alonso and generally drove like a @#$%& moron at Bahrain in 2004. It was a long time before I could take him seriously as a driver again.
Rubens is blabbing on about wanting a decision by Brazil. I think he knows he's on the backfoot now. He hasn't significantly out-performed Maldonaldo and to honest if a Williams was to show a good performance in these final two races you'd expect it to from Maldonaldo.
Even if Kimi doesn't agree terms, then there are the likes of Sutil, Di Resta, Senna, Grosjean etc whose managers will be constantly pushing Williams to take on their driver right now.
Rubens main asset to Williams was experience and technical feedback. Since this years car is far worse than lasts then clearly the relationship is not working. There are drivers out there who would perform as well as or better whilst also bringing in sponsorship.
I think it may be time for Rubens to gracefully join his friends, Zonta, Burti etc in Brazilian stock cars.
Even if Kimi doesn't agree terms, then there are the likes of Sutil, Di Resta, Senna, Grosjean etc whose managers will be constantly pushing Williams to take on their driver right now.
Rubens main asset to Williams was experience and technical feedback. Since this years car is far worse than lasts then clearly the relationship is not working. There are drivers out there who would perform as well as or better whilst also bringing in sponsorship.
I think it may be time for Rubens to gracefully join his friends, Zonta, Burti etc in Brazilian stock cars.
Rubens would still be an asset to any midfield or back-of-the-grid team looking for a driver who's both experienced and capable. He hasn't set the world on fire this year at Williams, but there have been seasons in the past when he was similarly unimpressive on the face of it, and then at Brawn in 2009 he showed he'd lost none of his form. I think he's still able to shine in the right car and the right circumstances, and whether he stops now or continues in 2012 should depend on whether that situation is available to him or not.
Maldonado isn't going anywhere, apparently his sponsor says that a Venezuelan driver has to be in the car.
So obviously, it means Rubinho is the guy who will go.
If this supposed Qatari deal goes through, we will see Kimi in, if not i think it will be Sutil, with the Hulk taking his seat at Force India.
But if Kimi gets the drive, I don't where Sutil would go.
Will D'Ambrosio keep his drive? Virgin are running Robert Wickens in Friday practice in Abu Dhabi, assessing him for next year?
Then there is the randomness of HRT.
So obviously, it means Rubinho is the guy who will go.
If this supposed Qatari deal goes through, we will see Kimi in, if not i think it will be Sutil, with the Hulk taking his seat at Force India.
But if Kimi gets the drive, I don't where Sutil would go.
Will D'Ambrosio keep his drive? Virgin are running Robert Wickens in Friday practice in Abu Dhabi, assessing him for next year?
Then there is the randomness of HRT.
Rubens won't get a drive at one of the new teams. Lotus already has enough experience, Virgin has Glock and needs a pay driver, and HRT has Liuzzi signed up for a multi-year deal and will probably keep taking the Red Bull money to field Ricciardo or Vergne.
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That's why I think Kimi is using Williams as a launch pad for 2012.
Sutil, as I said earlier, is well out of the frame, he is like a reserves, reserve.
I don't know why Force India aren't telling him where to go - maybe because they have those elusive constructors points and money at stake, and Sutil could fudge them over by knowing he is released.
Sutil should be very worried.
Jenson drives it like he owns it; Lewis drives it like he stole it
Sutil, as I said earlier, is well out of the frame, he is like a reserves, reserve.
I don't know why Force India aren't telling him where to go - maybe because they have those elusive constructors points and money at stake, and Sutil could fudge them over by knowing he is released.
Sutil should be very worried.
Well if you go glassing people, it's bound to come back and bite you on the ass sooner or later.
I don't think Kimi has ahy chance of a top drive in 2013. Red Bull might like the idea for promotional purposes, but they already have a long list of drivers and like drivers who have come up their ranks, like Vettel. Ferrari won't have him back, and I can't see McLaren changing their line-up and taking him. Mercedes is an outside chance, but who knows if Schumacher will even retire next year.
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