The Motorsport Thread 2011

It's mind boggling. Obviously teams have a much better and intensive look than we do...maybe he just doesn't have it.
The name doesn't equate to automatic greatness, but just can't believe how little chance he's had.

Though we've seen how well Piquet Jr was treated so I guess name loyalty means diddly these days!

I'm not too surprised, when I first heard the name he was endlessly talked about as being so great, he was the next big sh*t.
Now he could very well be, just saying I'm not surprised he was given the chance, he seemed really wanted in F1.
I was more shocked Senna never really got a chance, until so recently.

Actually I have heard of Vergne!
Well, through research of course....
I know he had a dominant victory in the British F3 series.

In fact: 30 races - 13 wins, 20 podiums, 29 point finishes. 99 point lead over 2nd place!
I'm not familiar with the series layout, I'm sure Andy is far more familiar but I do know each weekend is now 3 "races" and one is a quali I think?  Still, quite an impressive season regardless.

Toro Rosso have 2 new drivers:

Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne.

I've never heard of Vergne but presume Andy is aware of him.

I've not read the BBC article yet presume the other two guys have left the team completely and don't have drives for next year.

They didn't exactly light up the world.

JJLehto wrote: Probably would be a step back but if he's dumped from his current ride may not have much choice. If left to me I'd stick with Force India as well, seems like they wont have it though. sleeper wrote: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96742 JJ Lehto, the real one, has been sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in prison for a boat accident last year, he's appealing. Damn. Though I only know it even happened because Vompatti told me about it lol I think here we'll get news about what the Queen had for brunch years before we hear something about JJ Lehto. Kind of figured, I know they were looking into the situation and I'm assuming it's illegal in Finland to drive a boat drunk Is tragic that someone died because of it

I'd never even heard of the incident until I read the story earlier today.

Probably would be a step back but if he's dumped from his current ride may not have much choice.
If left to me I'd stick with Force India as well, seems like they wont have it though.

sleeper wrote: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96742 JJ Lehto, the real one, has been sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in prison for a boat accident last year, he's appealing.

Damn. Though I only know it even happened because Vompatti told me about it lol
I think here we'll get news about what the Queen had for brunch years before we hear something about JJ Lehto.
Kind of figured, I know they were looking into the situation and I'm assuming it's illegal in Finland to drive a boat drunk Is tragic that someone died because of it


Edited by JJLehto - December 14 2011 at 10:20

Its possible, but all the FI talk is around a Hulkenburg/Di Resta line up. And lets not foget, Williams were on pole for last years Brazillian GP and were legitimately racing Mercedes and Renault for most of the second half of the season.

Yeah not like Williams has been sterling but that vs. HRT???

Yep, I'd say no to both. 

Hmm, I read about Grosjean yesterday.

I hope Sutil doesn't go to Williams but if he cannot get another drives, then who knows?

Barrichello has to retire.  I like the fellow but he's lost his competitive streak now.  Let some of the younger chaps race.

Whoever takes that seat though will have to partner Maldonado... hmm.  That could be a breaker!