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12 Aug 2007, 15:54 (Ref:1986717) | #1 | |
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Series 3 teams, drivers, rumours...
The official test session at Silverstone is coming up in a few weeks, so it's time to figure out who's driving and who's running the No new nations expected for the start of the new season, although there has been talk of franchises for Finland, Thailand and a Benelux team for next year and possibly later. Update the list and fill in the blanks if you know more....
Australia Ian Dyk to be main driver, team will also test John Martin and Daniel Ricciardo Brazil To be run by Argo Racing along. Outfit reportedly to be headed by a multiple BTCC champ. Sergio Jimenez and Clemente Faria Jr to test this week, Jimenez is keen on geting the seat. Canada Linking up with Team Ireland? (I've lost the copy of Autosport I think I read that in...) China Cheng to be lead driver. Wang Jian-Wei, Ma Qing-Hua, Marchy Lee and Hanss Lin to test at Silverstone. Czech Republic Haven't heard/read anything, but assume they'll be back as Brno is still on the schedule. France Germany Great Britain Kerr and Jarvis again I presume? Ireland Italy India Team hopes for Karthikeyan to drive most of the races, with Sureshwaran to do rookie sessions. Indonesia Satria Hermanto to drive? Lebanon Argo Racing to run the team (see above) Malaysia Same again presumably. Netherlands Bleekemolen and Luyendyk Jr New Zealand Reid to be lead driver, Brendon Hartley to test at Silverstone. Pakistan Nur Ali? Portugal Parente again? South Africa van de Merwe? Zaugg? Wesleigh Orr, Marc Murray, Leeroy Poulter and Kyle Mitchell in contention for rookie seat. Switzerland ? USA ? |
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12 Aug 2007, 17:03 (Ref:1986741) | #2 | |
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Adam Carroll To Test For Team Ireland Next Week At Snetterton, Team Portugal To Run As A 2 Car Team With Gb. YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST
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13 Aug 2007, 06:39 (Ref:1987268) | #3 | ||
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Didn't know Adam Carroll was eligible for Ireland, thought he was British. Either he or James Rossiter turned down an opportunity with GBR before the first season to concentrate on F1 prospects, not sure which one it was (or both of them). Carroll would be a leading contender in A1.
Hanss Lin to test for China? He is from Taiwan, too big a political statement would be made so I would be very surprised... |
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France and South Africa to continue "technical alliance"; not sure how much DAMS are involved this season.
http://www.crash.net/news_view.asp?cid=83&id=152843 |
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14 Aug 2007, 13:21 (Ref:1988386) | #7 | |
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As expected, Carroll to test for Ireland today and tomorrow at Snetterton, along with Brazil, RSA and Lebanon. Interestingly Lyons and Firman might be in the frame to make a return to Team Ireland.
http://www.a1gp.com/News/NewsArticle.aspx?newsId=31912 |
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I just read the China press statement. It reads that A1 Team China has 'notified' these drivers to take part, i.e. not that Hans Lin has confirmed he will take part. It also lists is origin as Chinese Taipei. Very patriotic on the part of Team China and won't hurt the franchise holder's relationships in Beijing.
Politics and sport should be kept separate, they just lost my support. |
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14 Aug 2007, 16:45 (Ref:1988579) | #9 | |
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Chris Alajajian tested for Lebanon today, not sure how he qualifies as Lebanese having been born and bred in Australia...? Mind you, they did have Rahal Jr last year...
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The name of Mika Salo is mentioned behind Team Finland, with Alan Docking Racing.
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Was watching the first day of the "Rookie" test at Snetterton, track conditions could have been better as had a few showers, the cars looked a bit of a handful but Adam Carroll was showing great car control it keeping these beasts on the track in the slipperry conditions.
Today looks better so far so will be heading back to the circuit later |
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John Surtees to leave team GBR, Kerr & Jarvis continue to drive. Darren Manning busy elsewhere presumably, driving underpowered Indycars.
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15 Aug 2007, 18:07 (Ref:1989719) | #14 | ||
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Enge will NOT be driving for czech rep (can't recall source)
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16 Aug 2007, 03:11 (Ref:1989932) | #15 | ||
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I read that about Enge too. A shame as he is the star as far as the Czech Republic goes.
Who else is running at Snetterton besides Ireland? Lebanon? Any pictures available anywhere? I think Carroll will be sensational if he runs with Ireland. Assuming they don't have the car problems of last season they could be championship contenders. |
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great if mika salo & finland join the series
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21 Aug 2007, 20:36 (Ref:1994028) | #19 | |
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Wesleigh Orr to be South Africa's rookie driver
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Orr was one hell of a karter...though he looks considerably more podgy than the last time i saw him...get...down...the...gym
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23 Aug 2007, 16:23 (Ref:1995208) | #21 | |
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Erik Janis signed as lead driver for CZE before he's even driven the car!
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24 Aug 2007, 15:07 (Ref:1995876) | #22 | ||
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could that be as janis is managed by charouz racing who run the cze car they also manage enge as well
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24 Aug 2007, 19:19 (Ref:1995997) | #23 | |
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They also run him in Formula Master, so must have faith in his ability
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antonin charouzalso has his son lined up for a drive this season as well hes doing well in the lmes with the lola judd
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25 Aug 2007, 10:11 (Ref:1996213) | #25 | ||
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Is A1 Team Finland purely just Forum speculation?
Because I just typed in www.a1teamfinland.com and it brings up a website hosts holding page. I typed in www.a1teamnorway.com for example and this message doesn't appear. Could it be that Team Finland is seriously being worked on behind the scenes? |
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