Kubica replacement

schead · 6 Feb 2011, 21:36 (Ref:2826887)

So, now we know Renault have lost their star driver for 2011 at least, who do you think Eric will be looking for?

Last week he said that Bruno Senna would be the replacement for another driver as he has the most recent experience of the 3rd drivers, but I am sure that he was looking at a race or 2 replacing Petrov. Fielding a lineup of Petrov and Senna with what looks like a pretty good car isn't something he will do.

So, who do you think would be best to replace Robert?

Eric sort of burned his bridges with Kimi, but maybe he could beg?

Nick Heidfeld would be a good choice. He beat Robert 2 out of 3 seasons so has shown he is up to it.

Hulkenburg has shown he has what it takes, so could probably be bought from FI.

Liuzzi is free now, and has shown that he can perform when luck doesn't crap on him.

Anyone else?

thunderbolt · 6 Feb 2011, 21:48 (Ref:2826889)

Romain Grosjean
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/310120...-grosjean.html

Quote:

Romain Grosjean: It’s a great opportunity for me to be back in Formula 1 because my dream is to try and get back on the grid. It’s a good time to be here because this team is getting stronger and everybody saw how much the car improved last year. Now, with the arrival of Lotus as a partner, there is a real buzz about this team and it’s exciting to be a part of it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...-in-Italy.html

Quote:

Kubica’s team principal Eric Boullier said it was too early to discuss his driver’s chances of making Bahrain but if he fails to do so his seat will likely be taken by either Bruno Senna or Frenchman Romain Grosjean.

Both men have been named as “third” drivers by Renault, although Boullier has hinted Senna will be first reserve.

they should use the test to pick which driver is better
http://www.crash.net/gp2/news/166344...n_of_2011.html
Grosjean tops first GP2 test day of 2011

NaBUru38 · 6 Feb 2011, 21:48 (Ref:2826890)

I'd love Guerrieri had stayed in Europe...

Senns wouldn't be a bad choice.

Super Hans · 6 Feb 2011, 21:52 (Ref:2826891)

It's terrible news for Renault. They seem quietly confident that they've built a competitive car, but without a top-line driver it'll all be in vain. The thing is, who else is out there? I love Kimi Raikkonen, but he's got a contract with Citroen and has been away for couple of years. I think Heidfeld is possibly their best option.

White flag man · 6 Feb 2011, 21:54 (Ref:2826893)

Piquet Jnr??!!

schead · 6 Feb 2011, 21:56 (Ref:2826894)

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderbolt

Romain Grosjean
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/310120...-grosjean.html

Grosjean is looking at winning GP2, and Boullier has already said that Senna would be ahead of their 3rd drivers. Even if the oportunity arose for Romain, I am sure he would remember last time when he could have won GP2 and been a hero, but instead joined F1 and ruined his rep.

Renault need an experienced driver to replace Kubica, Petrov isn't up to being #1 driver.

Knowlesy · 6 Feb 2011, 21:56 (Ref:2826896)

Grosjean or Senna.

Oh, the mediocrity.

jab · 6 Feb 2011, 22:00 (Ref:2826900)

Senna for a year, see how he does, then if Robert isn't ready to come back, go and get one of the guys out of contract at the end of the year - Webber, Sutil, Glock, Kovalainen

Skam85 · 6 Feb 2011, 22:00 (Ref:2826901)

All depends on how many races he'll miss really. If it's only 2-3, they'd go with Senna. Any more than perhaps half the season they might look at a Heidfeld, Klien or Hulkenberg I'd say.

jaysalv · 6 Feb 2011, 22:05 (Ref:2826903)

would be greta to se hulkenburg back out again as he proved last year that he is a competent driver better than senna i think

Knowlesy · 6 Feb 2011, 22:06 (Ref:2826904)

I suppose it depends how quick the car is.

If it turned out to be the pacesetter then the idea of having one of the myriad of test dummies that Renault have compiled at the wheel as #1.... well, I can't see that appealing.

Perhaps the door is open again for this man. He's motivated. He has a point to prove. He's hungry. He has what IT takes. I give you...

P38 in workshop · 6 Feb 2011, 22:11 (Ref:2826910)

Antony Davidson should get the chance.None of the vast array of reserve or test drivers on the Renault books have both talent and money to offer so I would go for ability.

schead · 6 Feb 2011, 22:11 (Ref:2826912)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knowlesy

I suppose it depends how quick the car is.

If it turned out to be the pacesetter then the idea of having one of the myriad of test dummies that Renault have compiled at the wheel as #1.... well, I can't see that appealing.

Perhaps the door is open again for this man. He's motivated. He has a point to prove. He's hungry. He has what IT takes. I give you...

Would love to see him replacing the guy who replaced him

Super Hans · 6 Feb 2011, 22:28 (Ref:2826923)

If it turns out that Kubica will miss the whole season, and if I were Eric Boullier, I'd give Christian Horner a call and offer him some dough for the use of his No.2 driver.

Webber to Renault.

Super Hans · 6 Feb 2011, 22:29 (Ref:2826927)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knowlesy

Grosjean or Senna.

Oh, the mediocrity.

True.

None of names mentioned on this thread really fit the bill. It's a veritable who's who of meh.

Super Hans · 6 Feb 2011, 22:35 (Ref:2826931)

I'm semi-serious about them poaching a driver from another team by the way. The chance to be No.1 at Renault would be tempting for the likes of Massa, Button or Webber, would it not?

schead · 6 Feb 2011, 22:36 (Ref:2826933)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Hans

If it turns out that Kubica will miss the whole season, and if I were Eric Boullier, I'd give Christian Horner a call and offer him some dough for the use of his No.2 driver.

Webber to Renault.

LOL, Webber can't ride a pushbike without breaking limbs. The list of banned activities for a Webber contract given they don't want the Kubica situation to happen again would span hundreds of pages.

Webber would have to wear padded clothes at all times and live in a cardboard box

E-racer · 6 Feb 2011, 22:36 (Ref:2826935)

I agree. Red Bull using Renault engines surely will help getting a deal done. None of the other drivers mentioned as replacements are anywhere near good enough. It would suit all parties, Webber gets out of the Vettel Fan Club Team, Red Bull gets rid of a driver who clearly isn't that popular within the upper echelons of the team and Renault gets a clear N1 driver.

Depressing to write this stuff. Was getting genuinely excited about seeing Kubica in a quick car finally. What a shame.

Super Hans · 6 Feb 2011, 22:40 (Ref:2826939)

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-racer

Was getting genuinely excited about seeing Kubica in a quick car finally. What a shame.

Sums up my feelings too.

el_cat · 6 Feb 2011, 22:41 (Ref:2826941)

Although it would be nice to see Senna given the chance to run in a competitive car, the fact remains that there are fairly big question marks over his ultimate ability. That Christian Klien was able to jump into the HRT and immediately be quicker suggests that maybe Bruno wouldn't be up to the job.

Liuzzi has to be a real contender. I'm not great fan, but you cannot look past the fact he has experience and credential. He knows a contemporary, modern F1 car and how to qualify and run in the top 10. He's had a pretty rough career of late so almost deserves a change of fortune and the chance to show what he can really do. He'll also be knowledgable enough to be able to push on with development. For me he is the most worthy successor to the seat.

However, things may depend on exactly what the prognosis is for Robert. Sure things look difficult at the moment, but knowing what F1 drivers are like you can imagine it won't be long before Robert is thinking he can get back a.s.a.p, regardless of what the doctors say. Hopefully the recovery can be easier than first imagined and we'll see him back in the car before the end of the season.

Whatever choice gets made, Renault need to make their decision quickly. They have the opportunity to give the replacement some decent testing time prior to the start of the season. If Senna is given the bulk of the running at the next test, that may point in the direction they are heading

**GTRMagic** · 6 Feb 2011, 22:52 (Ref:2826951)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Hans

It's terrible news for Renault. They seem quietly confident that they've built a competitive car, but without a top-line driver it'll all be in vain. The thing is, who else is out there? I love Kimi Raikkonen, but he's got a contract with Citroen and has been away for couple of years. I think Heidfeld is possibly their best option.

Who cares about Renault? It looks likely Mr Kubica will lose some use of his hand...

Webber to Renault is likely the best option... for Red Bull, Mr Vettel, Dr Marko and co..

thunderbolt · 6 Feb 2011, 22:57 (Ref:2826953)

redbull could lend them one of the toro rosso driver
Sebastien Buemi

Super Hans · 6 Feb 2011, 23:00 (Ref:2826956)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Who cares about Renault? It looks likely Mr Kubica will lose some use of his hand...

Can I not care for both?

schead · 6 Feb 2011, 23:01 (Ref:2826957)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Who cares about Renault? It looks likely Mr Kubica will lose some use of his hand...

This thread is exactly about Renault. If you want to give sympathy to Kubica, go to http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126746

This thread is about who Renault will choose to replace their lead driver. Nothing to do with Kubica sympathy.

As for Webber, as I have previously said, it would be insane as he has a propensity to break limbs by riding bycycles.

My personal preference would be Heidfeld or Liuzzi.

ASCII Man · 6 Feb 2011, 23:05 (Ref:2826961)

Jacques Villeneuve would be an ideal replacem... oh, curse you, Knowles!

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