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Old 11 Mar 2017, 20:09 (Ref:3718043)   #226
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Cecotto and De Vries are racing for Rapax as Rapax just said its F2 drivers fir this season
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Well I guess De Vries isn't bad, but Cecotto again?
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Old 11 Mar 2017, 20:14 (Ref:3718046)   #227
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Well I guess De Vries isn't bad, but Cecotto again?
I know he has been around forever but he looked good in the couple of rounds he did last year, wouldn't be at all surprised to see him finish in the top six overall again this year.
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Old 11 Mar 2017, 23:22 (Ref:3718076)   #228
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Interestingly the Wikipedia page has been updated with the recent movements - but also lists Palou in the second Campos and two Hilmer entries for Richie Stanaway and Meindurt van Buuren.

Accurate or someone up to mischief with the edit button?
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Old 12 Mar 2017, 00:58 (Ref:3718092)   #229
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Interestingly the Wikipedia page has been updated with the recent movements - but also lists Palou in the second Campos and two Hilmer entries for Richie Stanaway and Meindurt van Buuren.

Accurate or someone up to mischief with the edit button?
Highly doubt it's accurate - Palou tested in FV8 3.5 over the winter, and I'd be surprised if he didn't end up racing for someone there (although I think he'd be a good addition to the grid of it does happen), while Stanaway still has Aston Martin commitments and a Supercars Enduro Cup drive as well, so it's unlikely he'd still be looking for an open wheel seat as well

Of the rest, I'm not sure about Boschung at Campos (sure, he was OK in GP3, but I think he'd be found out against a higher level of opposition), but if they can get an experienced name like Merhi in the second seat - who I still rate highly - then it might help him get to grips with the car quicker
De Vries is a decent addition as well for Rapax, but I've never been Cecotto's biggest fan, and I think it's a bit of a waste of a seat that could go to someone with a bit more potential
Hopefully Hilmer do get out, but as for who drives for them I don't know - Van Buuren and Bernstorff would be my best guess, but that's probably 100% wrong...
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Old 12 Mar 2017, 13:06 (Ref:3718170)   #230
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I look forward to seeing Merhi in the series if it happens, he was unlucky in F1 with Manor, although his results did improve as time went on
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Old 12 Mar 2017, 13:33 (Ref:3718175)   #231
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Palou was testing with Threebond Tomei last week at Suzuka Circuit and he was quick, so seems likely he will be racing Japanese Formula 3 Championship , but maybe an extra programm can be added
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Old 12 Mar 2017, 14:52 (Ref:3718183)   #232
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I still think Merhi is a great driver. He did well in the F3, GP3, in the end well in the DTM (especially that race in the wet at Hockenheim) and no worse than Chilton in F1. He deserves a chance in the GP2, I think.
Van Buuren in the GP2 looks like a step too early for me. He wasted that weekend with MP Motorsport at Monza with stupid mistakes. Another year in a competitive car in the GP3 would be better, I think. But that only counts if Hilmer makes the grid at all, I certainly hope so.
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Old 12 Mar 2017, 21:32 (Ref:3718254)   #233
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No sign of life from Hilmer.

Canamasas is testing with Trident alongside Jeffri: http://www.gpupdate.net/en/gp2-news/...or-f2-testing/
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Old 13 Mar 2017, 12:11 (Ref:3718346)   #234
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Ceccoto leading morning session

http://www.gp2series.com/News-Room/N...in-Barcelona-/
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Old 15 Mar 2017, 07:09 (Ref:3718713)   #235
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Merhi struggling a bit!

Rowland has declared war on the competition. He aims to 'dominate' the season.
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Old 15 Mar 2017, 08:03 (Ref:3718723)   #236
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Merhi struggling a bit!

Rowland has declared war on the competition. He aims to 'dominate' the season.
Was not there a rule stating that an F1 Driver is now allowed to step down to GP2?
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Old 15 Mar 2017, 08:46 (Ref:3718734)   #237
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Was not there a rule stating that an F1 Driver is now allowed to step down to GP2?
Bruni, Pantano, Glock, Pizzonia, Grosjean, Yamamoto all did it, although that was a few years ago now and I'm not sure anyone has done it since.

I thought the only rule was former champions were unable to return
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Old 15 Mar 2017, 10:14 (Ref:3718757)   #238
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Pretty sure it was for previous champions or people that had done a full season in F1. Merhi himself said it might take a day or two to get up to speed, he did finish up 5th yesterday afternoon though. 😉
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Old 16 Mar 2017, 17:52 (Ref:3719129)   #239
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Merhi don't need it, honestly, if he struggl;es with budget requirements time to start talks with TCR teams. No point doing F2. Same with Cecotto, and Canamasas. Cecotto is a good pedaller, but enough is enough, time to move on. I think he is one of major favs of 2017, he is in great team, as Rapax is top team with right driver, but what would a title give him?! Canamasas, please, just move on....

Not surprised with Rapax speed, surprised with King's struggles. Going to be top season, where you do not know who's gonna come on top.
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Old 16 Mar 2017, 20:14 (Ref:3719177)   #240
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Merhi don't need it, honestly, if he struggl;es with budget requirements time to start talks with TCR teams. No point doing F2. Same with Cecotto, and Canamasas. Cecotto is a good pedaller, but enough is enough, time to move on. I think he is one of major favs of 2017, he is in great team, as Rapax is top team with right driver, but what would a title give him?! Canamasas, please, just move on....

Not surprised with Rapax speed, surprised with King's struggles. Going to be top season, where you do not know who's gonna come on top.
I'm fairly sure we know who will be in the running and it won't be as close as last year. Maybe 3-4 regular top guys and then the rest?
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Old 16 Mar 2017, 23:02 (Ref:3719214)   #241
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Yeah it should be a good season with some new faces.

What are your predictions?

I predict Leclerc might just come out on top, but he'll have stiff competition from Albon, Ghiotto, Rowland, Fuoco (in fact that's my final points order). Other guys like Markelov, De Vries, Malja, Deletraz, Matsushita could win races.

I predict Merhi won't even manage a podium. Campos was too slow last year. Nato strong in testing but... it's an Arden.

If Leclerc does end up the champ, that's consecutive gp3/gp2 titles - how could F1 turn him away (Haas 2018)?
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Old 17 Mar 2017, 09:23 (Ref:3719313)   #242
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I have to agree, I think it could be wide open, you would have to say Prema, DAMS and ART are the obvious choices but I am far from convinced by Fuocco, Ghiotto will be there or there abouts, Cecotto will get a few podiums, possibly win one or two, as for Nato, it depends on how much Arden strengthened over the winter doesn't it, he could easily be top five overall though.
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Old 17 Mar 2017, 11:13 (Ref:3719329)   #243
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I have to agree, I think it could be wide open, you would have to say Prema, DAMS and ART are the obvious choices but I am far from convinced by Fuocco, Ghiotto will be there or there abouts, Cecotto will get a few podiums, possibly win one or two, as for Nato, it depends on how much Arden strengthened over the winter doesn't it, he could easily be top five overall though.
FYI Arden hired former ART Grand Prix Engineer , so the pace they showed over the last test could (hopefully) be confirmed over the full season
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Old 17 Mar 2017, 13:24 (Ref:3719359)   #244
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Ah, that's interesting, I had read they had got some new guys in but couldn't find who anywhere, Nato could well be a championship challenger then. 😉
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On another note, Merhi has said he will find out in the next fortnight whether he has got the Campos drive or not, fingers crossed. 😊
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On another note, Merhi has said he will find out in the next fortnight whether he has got the Campos drive or not, fingers crossed. 😊
Who is funding him?
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Who is funding him?
I think it is more can Campos find the money to run him to be honest.
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According to Italiaracing Campos are going to run Raoul Hyman this week in Bahrain, i can only assume the funds didn't materialise for Merhi, that's a shame, neither Boschung or Hyman in a Campos car is going to be troubling the podium any time soon are they.
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Old 27 Mar 2017, 19:49 (Ref:3721956)   #249
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Hyman also tested in GP3 so I would assume nothing at this stage. For all we know they will end up signing Sirotkin.
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Forgot about Sirotkin. Has he got no plans yet for 2017? Campos would be a bad move for Sirotkin or Mehri. Unless the team fixes whatever issues they were having in 2016, they'll continue to be backmarkers no matter who drives for them.
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