Adrian Sutil has secured a deal with Sauber to ensure himself a race seat for 2014. He will effectively make the inverse move of Nico Hulkenberg who joined Force India following his departure at Sauber.
Indeed. You're either giving pressure or taking it, as Martin Brundle would say. I think we all know the situation has changed at Ferrari and it's a case of needs must.Just_a_fan wrote:Alonso is starting the mind games already ahead of next season:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/24475967
He should be a big help in closing the gap in aero performance, but not in creative interpretation of the regs. I am not a McLaren fan, but I do applaud this move. Should help McL a lot.It emerged in Japan that Prodromou, who has worked alongside Adrian Newey at Red Bull since 2006, has agreed to join McLaren when his current contract runs out at the end of next year.
maybe this is the reason why Button was not signed yet ? Mclaren tries to contract Brawn?Pup wrote:Button's comment to F1.com is a little strange...
So if Button isn't party to the process, then how would he be so sure about Brawn? And even if he knew, why would he think it was his place to divulge it? Button's more savvy than that, I think. It almost comes across sounding like an ultimatum, as in an "over my dead body" sort of thing. Perhaps I'm reading too much into it. Did Button leave Brawn on a particularly sour note?F1.com: There are a lot of rumours around the staff movements for next season, not only about who will be your team mate, but also that there will be a top level technical person joining McLaren. Do you have any information on this?
Button: I am not involved in any of these processes, and Martin Whitmarsh would be the best person to ask. One thing is for sure, though, Ross Brawn will not join the team next season.
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Why wouldn't he? He just finished 11th in a slow FI. He's much better than any alternatives and you shouldn't judge a driver by only recent races.ringo wrote:Can diresta keep his seat?
Sutil as well, these two seem to be the easier targets for an new driver to come in.
Maybe Massa goes to force India if he doesn't get the lotus drive.
Massa didn't look competitive today and he seems to be hungry like one who ate to much.marcush. wrote:neither Sutil nor di Resta seem to be able to lead FI out of the dip they got buried in since the tyre changed -in the same ways as Vergne and Ricciardo at TR.
Sure they are supposed to drive the car but a true champion will also drive the team in the right direction ,no?
Massa and Hulkenberg look more hungry to land a competitive drive than those two ..even if Sutil had a good run yet very optimistic run to the first corner..
Now with Sauber back on track a drive there seems to be attractive again ,so Hulk could have second thoughts if Lotus does not sign him ...but who else to take ?
Sutil has never made a secret of his 'supporters'. With regards Di Resta, it was suggested on Sky that McLaren are keen to get Kevin Magnussen in a (presumably Mercedes powered) seat for next season. Should he be out of a race seat he'd presumably be Mercs 3rd driver.ringo wrote:Can diresta keep his seat?
Sutil as well, these two seem to be the easier targets for an new driver to come in.
Maybe Massa goes to force India if he doesn't get the lotus drive.
I always wonder if they all (who say these rumours) refer to one person(who probably said this rumour first).Kiril Varbanov wrote:More and more people wandering in Japan paddock suggest that Alonso to Mclaren is in place for 2015, as well as Hulk to Lotus.
Jonnycraig wrote:Sutil has never made a secret of his 'supporters'. With regards Di Resta, it was suggested on Sky that McLaren are keen to get Kevin Magnussen in a (presumably Mercedes powered) seat for next season. Should he be out of a race seat he'd presumably be Mercs 3rd driver.ringo wrote:Can diresta keep his seat?
Sutil as well, these two seem to be the easier targets for an new driver to come in.
Maybe Massa goes to force India if he doesn't get the lotus drive.
*edit* Brundle stated Hulkenberg is signed up somewhere for 2014, Eddie Jordan claims it is Force India.
epic like 2007Joie de vivre wrote:I can already see both Alonso and Hamilton in McLaren-Honda in 2015 if Mercedes won't be compatitive car next year. That would be some epic era.
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But it puts Red Bull in the same bind as McLaren were in with Lowe; i.e., what's Red Bull going to do with him next year?donskar wrote:I think Prodromou joining McLaren is a major move, but it seems it will not happen in time for any impact on the 2014 season.
