Holger B

He probably got a better deal on it.

A.Wayne

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/02/0...ore-pit-stops/

A.Wayne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCICG...layer_embedded

A.Wayne

Ahh, these guys are phatetic, Bernie needs to hide his game better than this ...




Heidfeld, Liuzzi also in Renault frame

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, February 8th 2011, 13:37 GMT

Bruno Senna, Vitantonio Liuzzi and Nick Heidfeld are the three drivers that Renault is considering as the replacement for Robert Kubica this season, team boss Eric Boullier has said.

The injuries that Kubica picked up in his rally crash last weekend look set to keep him out for at least most of the season ahead - meaning his Renault outfit need to find a stand-in for him that can capitalise on the promising early form of the R31.

Although the team's lead reserve driver Bruno Senna has a year of F1 racing under his belt, his lack of experience in developing a front-running car may force Renault to look elsewhere for someone who can help guide the team through 2011.

Speaking at a press conference at the Santa Corona hospital on Tuesday, Boullier said that the team was evaluating its options for a Kubica replacement - and suggested the current plan for one of the reserve drivers to test at Jerez this week.

"The first one driving will at the moment be our first test driver," Boullier was quoted as saying by IVG.it. "In the meantime, we will look for Kubica's substitute: the names considered are Senna, Liuzzi and Heidfeld.

"The team is close to Robert, we wait for him with open arms and we hope he can come back before the end of the season.

"It was Robert's choice, he wanted to go rallying at all costs and Renault authorised it. Now we just wait to know what the recovery time is for our driver."

Boullier said that Kubica was in high spirits considering his injuries, having visited him with team-mate Vitaly Petrov.

"We have been with Robert for about fifteen minutes: we have joked and we have found him very well. Obviously he immediately wanted to know the team's programme for this season."

Autosport.com...

srf506

Thanks A. Wayne, always fun to try and predict what'll happen in F1 this year from the pre-season testing.

Phokaioglaukos

What's the story on the Chinese circuit in Shanghai? Ready?

How about the India circuit in new Delhi? Is there hope for that one?

A.Wayne

The India Circuit appears to be on schedule , race is in October,

http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/india_849/


My bet is that Renault will give the ride to one of the vetted boys than go with a new comer. The stage is already set and they would want to make sure Kubica is not coming back before putting in the next wunderkin to replace him ...

morganabowen

I was rooting for FA all last season, and although disappointed that he finished second, I was glad to see Vettel win it all I am very excited for the 2011 season, and again I will be rooting for FA. RBR, Ferrari, McLaren and Renault will make it exciting. Improvements with STR, Sauber, HRT and Force India battling for movement towards the front. Finally, I read an article this morning that Renault is trying to convince Kimi to come back to F1...........

Lots of young drivers I think will make 2011 a season to remember

JustinL

I don't see Kimi being tempted back. If I was manager for Renault, the obvious choice would be Heidfeld. He's got recent experience with both the new tires and last year's car. At BMW he was no where near as off Kubica's pace as Petrov was last year.

RajDatta

That's because the car was built to suit Heidfeld, not Kubica.

JustinL

Interesting. Source? or Speculation?

Who else is out there that is worth considering? Senna, Hulkenberg, Liuzzi.

John H

Sato

A.Wayne

Heidfield is not the best choice , but he will be their choice ...


More on the Italian stallion .........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEVr72zzSEI

A.Wayne

Pos Driver Car Time Gap
1. Felipe Massa .. Ferrari ... 1m20.709s
2. Sergio Perez ... Sauber-Ferrari ... 1m21.483s + 0.774s
3. Mark Webber ... Red Bull-Renault ... 1m21.522s + 0.813s
4. Daniel Ricciardo ... Toro Rosso-Ferrari ... 1m21.755s + 1.046s
5. Lewis Hamilton ... McLaren-Mercedes ... 1m21.914s + 1.205s
6. Jaime Alguersuari ... Toro Rosso-Ferrari .... 1m22.689s + 1.980s
7. Adrian Sutil ... Force India-Mercedes... 1m23.472s + 2.763s
8. Vitaly Petrov ... Renault ... 1m23.504s + 2.795s
9. Nico Rosberg... Mercedes ... 1m23.963s + 3.254s
10. Jarno Trulli ... Lotus-Renault ... 1m24.458s + 3.749s
11. Timo Glock ... Virgin-Cosworth ... 1m25.086s + 4.377s
12. Pastor Maldonado... Williams-Cosworth ... 1m34.968s + 14.259s

My993C2

That is such old news. Schumacher was fastest today:

Unofficial Friday test times from Jerez:
1. Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, 1:20.352
2. Felipe Massa, Ferrari, 1:20.413
3. Jenson Button, McLaren, 1:21.009
4. Jaime Alguersuari, Toro Rosso, 1:21.214
5. Mark Webber, Red Bull, 1:21.613
6. Adrian Sutil, Force India, 1:21.780
7. Sergio Perez, Sauber, 1:21.857
8. Timo Glock, Virgin, 1:22.208
9. Vitaly Petrov, Renault, 1:22.493
10. Pastor Maldonado, Williams, 1:22.591
11. Jarno Trulli, Lotus, 1:23.216

of course it is only testing. Plus Vettel, Alonso, Hamilton and Rosberg were not driving today.
But 2011 could be even more competitive than 2010 was if Mercedes GP has a good car.