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15 Nov 2010, 14:53 (Ref:2791067) | #76 | ||
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Completely agree with that logic Bella, best to ensure an affordable season in something you know well than a risky dear season in a team/category you don't.
But Brendon's probably got his tongue hanging out and wide eyes for a full season in the quicker category now. Coloni have proved useful in the last few rounds so he could do worse and that way he'd avoid being a 'stooge' for the Grubmullers? But as we know we don't always get what we want (and he knows that from his Red Bull involvement I suspect) Now the Bianchi thing: Did you or anyone else see Luca Di Montezemelo talking to him in the Ferrari pit pre-race yesterday?? There was a furrowed brow and midly irritated look on Luca's face and Jules appeared to be doing a lot of open palm gestures and sheepish looks. Oh and then Nic Todt burst into view probably to stop Bianchi digging a bigger hole for himself. Thought that was hilarious!!! Last edited by chunterer; 15 Nov 2010 at 18:54. |
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i was reading an interview with an ex-gp2 driver who was saying that essentially, fr3.5 has absolutely nothing to be jealous of with regards to gp2. he seems to think that from the point of view of a driver with sponsors to entertain, a career to look after and value for money fr3.5 is just as good. the grids are closer, they're a better at equality between cars and a good driver makes a difference. the value for money bit was interesting because personally, much as i love the world series, the media coverage is pants, and in terms of trying to sell space on cars it's useless. buuut... you can invite as many guests as you can fit in your awning, and show them around and let them feel a part of it. especially important i'd say when you're getting your money from people who aren't too fussed about using it as a genuine marketing tool but would rather get a bit closer and feel more a part of something.
i'm not sure from a technical viewpoint how much is going to change with the new evolution of the gp2 car (anyone got any input on that?) but the gp2insider blog suggests some fairly hefty budgets for 2011. i just wonder how many exiles from there fr3.5 could see over the winter as they realise their money just won't stretch that far. |
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Seems as though the GP2 boys have been testing today, new cars look quite....odd.
Interesting to see that Karun was testing for Ocean. Is he stepping back into GP2 for next year? Would love to see him get a seat in F1, buy seeing as there doesn't appear to be many seats left for '11, GP2 may be his next best option. |
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According to todays Autosport mag Chandhok has no intention of moving back to GP2. He and Adam Carroll are just testing the new car for whichever teams.
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Turvey lost RSF support as they cannot pay a 2.2 millions € budget for season next year in gp2 as every team requires at least...
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Where did you hear that? If true, that's a big problem for him at such a crucial stage of his career. I mean, jesus he will be a title challenger next season if he continues in the category!!!
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Next season WSbR will be quite strong
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Surely a case of 'been there, done that' for Oliver, and besides if he's lost the foundation support, he would need to find money to do FR 3.5 as well.
Maybe McLaren or Mercedes will step in and help out to get him another GP2 drive. |
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certainly no european ones. i can imagine outside of europe the support of a government even in basic sponsor negotiations would be a huge advantage - a gentle nudge in the right direction for companies for example. you can bet sponsorship money for petrov is going to be a little easier to come by now he's got vladimir putin standing behind him...
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that would depend on your definition of europe good point though, i'd forgotten it's actually part of the eu.
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Is there testing in Abu Dhabi this week? The only thing i've read is that Jolyon Palmer will be running with iSport, Addax and ART, there's nothing else on Autosport.
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Esteban Gutierrez – ART Jan Charouz – ART Josef Kral – Addax Charles Pic – Addax Jake Rosenzweig – Super Nova Marcus Ericsson – Super Nova Andrea Caldarelli – Racing Engineering. Rodolfo Gonzales – Racing Engineering Robert Wickens – iSport Jolyon Palmer – iSport Nathanael Berthon – DAMS Ivan Samarin – DAMS Fabio Leimer – Rapax Armaan Ebraim – Rapax Roberto Merhi – Arden. Simon Trummer – Arden Nicolas Marroc – Ocean Sam Bird – Ocean James Jakes – Coloni Kevin Ceccon – Coloni Stefano Coletti – Trident. Julian Leal – Trident Michael Herck – DPR Camilo Zorcher - DPR |
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Ah thank you
Is this the last time DPR cars will hit the track then? Also, who is Camilo Zorcher? All of the others are recognised names but Zorcher doesn't even show up on driverdb.com |
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Not a particularly overwhelming line up of drivers for this first big test is it?
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Are they using new tyres for this test same as F1 did, or using the same tyres as the last race there?
Just want to know how accurate they time comparisons will be. They may yet turn out to be a good bunch but on first glances it doesn't look a great lineup. |
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i count 8 that are drivers you'd get excited about seeing race in gp2...
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These are the last tests, that's why DPR are still running and it will be Bridgestone rubber.
Then in February for GP2 Asia... |
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Guess we'll have to wait and see who appears at later tests, assuming some decent wannabees think they can afford a season once they've tested the things! |
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Marcus Ericsson has tests planed with iSport and Addax as well.
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Did he test with Paul Jackson's lot last off season?
And did Marcus race for Barwa or was it ART last Asia series, can't quite remember. He's surely someone who could challenge in the right team next year? |
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