F1 Silly Season is upon us

[Dr S]

Its that time of year, so F1 fans, who is going where?

A few predictions

Ferarri- Alonso and Massa

Brawn- Button and Rosberg

Renault??- Kubica

MacLaren- Hamilton and Heidfeld

Any more guesses?

Si

 

[icantthinkofausername]

Raikkonen - Renault?

 

[cchris2lou]

Can Brawn afford to get of barichello if he wins or finsh second in championship ?

 

[Neil]

Its that time of year, so F1 fans, who is going where?

A few predictions

Ferarri- Alonso and Massa

They have problems with staff numbers, at the moment, don't they? ;-)

You'd have to say that at the moment, Massa is a gamble. I suspect, though, that Raikkonnen will still leave.

I don't think anything will really come of the 3 car teams thing.

Brawn- Button and Rosberg

Could be very dependent on the DWC, but aren't both current drivers signed up?

Renault??- Kubica

With so much turmoil and volatility, you'd wonder how many big names will be attracted. Maybe Nelsinho (perhaps senior ;-)).

MacLaren- Hamilton and Heidfeld

Or Raikkonnen - there's been talk, and he's a known quantity. Not sure he fits McLaren's ethos, though. Heidfield's been around a while. I'm thinking either youngblood, or one of the bigger names. Maybe Alonso will suprise ;-)

 

[Archangel]

My predictions:

Brawn: Räikkönen - Rosberg (with Ferrari paying Kimi's salary)
Red Bull: Vettel - Webber
Ferrari: Alonso - Massa (if Alonso isn't banned for racing)
McLaren: Hamilton - Kovalainen
Virgin/Manor F1: Button
Renault: if not banned then Kubica - Grosjean
Williams: Hulkenberg
Sauber: Heidfeld - Fisichella
Force India: Sutil - Liuzzi

Toyota: will leave F1

 

[Dr S]

I'll bet you a fiver that Manor F1 won't even make the grid

Ross Brawn would not employ Kimi thats for sure. Brawn likes team players- Kimi's turn up , race, go home attitude would not wash with him. I'm affraid Kimi will be playing rallycars next year.

 

[Neil]

My predictions:

Brawn: Räikkönen - Rosberg (with Ferrari paying Kimi's salary)

I can't see them getting rid of both current drivers. I'd go as far as to say (without something really odd happening) that they'll likely keep both.

Red Bull: Vettel - Webber
Ferrari: Alonso - Massa (if Alonso isn't banned for racing)

Why would Alonso get banned - I'm far from his biggest fan, but there's no reason to believe he conspired in Crashgate.

McLaren: Hamilton - Kovalainen

Dunno - can't see Heke getting another year at McLaren. Not unless he ups his game and gets closer to how Hamilton is performing.

Virgin/Manor F1: Button

Can't see Button leaving - or being pushed - from Brawn.

Sauber: Heidfeld - Fisichella

Not sure whether Fisi will be racing, but surely he'll have some relationship with Ferrari, now?

Force India: Sutil - Liuzzi

Liuzzi seems to have done a good job since his return.

 

[Neil]

Ross Brawn would not employ Kimi thats for sure. Brawn likes team players- Kimi's turn up , race, go home attitude would not wash with him. I'm affraid Kimi will be playing rallycars next year.

I think he'll still have a drive, if he wants to still be in F1. Maybe back at McLaren, possibly Renault (or whatever they may become).

He's been driving well the second half of this season, and he's a world champion.

 

[Dr S]

Ross Brawn would not employ Kimi thats for sure. Brawn likes team players- Kimi's turn up , race, go home attitude would not wash with him. I'm affraid Kimi will be playing rallycars next year.

I think he'll still have a drive, if he wants to still be in F1. Maybe back at McLaren, possibly Renault (or whatever they may become).

He's been driving well the second half of this season, and he's a world champion.

He's lost interest i think. Don't think he cares for it. Maybe he will start entering Speedboat races dressed as a Gorilla?

Fisi will become The Scuderia's test driver.

Renault will probably be called Charouz System Prodrive Renault next year... or something like that. The rumours are gathering strength by the hour

 

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Welcome to the FIA 2010 Formula 1 season!