The '13 driver transfer discussion/speculation thread op updated 16/10
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So I guess Lotus doesn't want to get points?
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The only thing they don't want is to go out of business...
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Unfortunately this is the truth.... sadly this is how half the field rolls in formula1 ...
Spy.
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Maldonado will need a stellar season next year if he is to win over his numerous critics, and Lotus themselves will get what they (didn't) pay for - although it will be impossible to compare (since there will be new regulations and new cars), I'd almost be willing to bet that neither of the Lotus drivers next season will come close to reproducing the consistency and brilliance of Kimi Raikkonen.
And Hulkenberg and Sutil are to swap places? Can't say that either move fills me with much enthusiasm, as it's a sideways move for both IMO.
And Hulkenberg and Sutil are to swap places? Can't say that either move fills me with much enthusiasm, as it's a sideways move for both IMO.
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They want to pull what they did in the last two races of the 2013 season as far as points go. Or better yet what we saw in 2011
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They were saying in the Sky coverage that since Grosjean became a father, he has matured massively and that was when he started pumping in those amazing drives at the end of the season.He appears to have kicked out the craziness we saw last year.
Would you rather see Maldonado in a Lotus next year or Hulkenberg moving to a team that goes bust within 4 races? This was their only option really, but remember that Maldonado has won a race, and has produced great drives in other races as well, he isn't a terrible driver, but I along with the rest of you am sad that Hulkenberg didn't get the drive.
Would you rather see Maldonado in a Lotus next year or Hulkenberg moving to a team that goes bust within 4 races? This was their only option really, but remember that Maldonado has won a race, and has produced great drives in other races as well, he isn't a terrible driver, but I along with the rest of you am sad that Hulkenberg didn't get the drive.
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I'd be willing to say Grosjean has already done that in the second half of this season.
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He just needed the win and it would have been equal to Kimi I think. I just wish Kimi ran the last two races so we could see how well it stacked in the end since Kimi finished 5th and Grosjean 7th but...
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Grosjean has been great this season, in comparison to 2012. He is proving that he can compete at the top.
Maldonado on the other hand, needs to prove that next season, and shut up the critics (me, I think he is a calamity and has no place in f1) but If he performs well at my favourite team then I will take back my opinion.
Maldonado on the other hand, needs to prove that next season, and shut up the critics (me, I think he is a calamity and has no place in f1) but If he performs well at my favourite team then I will take back my opinion.
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Then he still needs to prove he can do it across a whole season.
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Maybe, but I think he's probably the best of the non-World Champion drivers on the grid at the moment. Swings and roundabouts with Hulkenburg maybe, but he's right up there. There's nothing odd about keeping a driver of his skill.
Maldonado on the other hand, it's still a toss up whether you come out in the black through his speed and sponsorship, or in the red through his penchant for throwing his car at the wall.
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Hard to read the end to Lotus' season... since Kimi was dumping them and they were free to put their support solely behind Grosjean. But I do think Romain's driving has improved massively, and I hold high hopes for him next season.
As for Pastor, we will see it when we see it. He'll either prove himself or crash and burn.
Or, for entertainment's sake, both. Who knows? Lotus might be banking on more sponsor money simply from the exposure...
As for Pastor, we will see it when we see it. He'll either prove himself or crash and burn.
Or, for entertainment's sake, both. Who knows? Lotus might be banking on more sponsor money simply from the exposure...
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Hard to read the end to Lotus' season... since Kimi was dumping them and they were free to put their support solely behind Grosjean. But I do think Romain's driving has improved massively, and I hold high hopes for him next season.
As for Pastor, we will see it when we see it. He'll either prove himself or crash and burn.
Or, for entertainment's sake, both. Who knows? Lotus might be banking on more sponsor money simply from the exposure...
Do they have an insurance group as one of their sponsors? That would seem relevant (they're probably going to need it!) and amusing.
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http://www.forceindiaf1.com/news/de...ns-to-sahara-force-india-with-multi-year-deal
Hulk back at Force India
Hulk back at Force India
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That's a bit of a shame. They seemed to have a reasonably competent car at times this year so I hope he can do well next year, but he really deserves his shot.
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Pastor at Lotus?
inb4 the team messed with my car.
inb4 the team messed with my car.
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The simple fact of the matter is that I'm too busy right now for anything other than sporadic posting and since I do 99% of my posting from my phone now, it would have been too time consuming to gather all the information. If you felt so strongly about it, you could have gone ahead and made the thread yourself.
Anyway, someone else has went ahead and done it now.
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