f1 rumours

jaslfc · Post 08 Aug 2005, 05:27

how come there is no speculation on the seat for midland.. they seem to be bringing in a lot of cash into the team next year?

Scuderia_Russ · Post 08 Aug 2005, 17:57

It was my understanding that were likely to keep Montiero and Kartikeyan.

jaslfc · Post 11 Aug 2005, 05:36

wow the rumours are getting quite interesting this season.. rossi to be a ferrari tester and webber to switch with fisi.. i dont know why? coz i think fisi is better than webber

RH1300S · Post 11 Aug 2005, 16:22

Webber has said that he is 100% behind Williams - in F1 that usually means he'll be off somewhere else

Maybe Fisi & JB will be re-united at Williams next year?

DaveKillens · Post 11 Aug 2005, 16:23

Yea, with Rossi doing a second test with Ferrari, this is no longer a public relations exercise. I guess they are serious, he just might wind up in a red car in the near future. If Rossi can translate his motorcycle racing skills to four wheels, it will be wonderful to see.
As far as Jordan/Midland, I'm pretty pessimistic. The rumors that the real effort and money will happen in '06 are there, but allowing Jordan to decay this year just makes it that much harder to move forward if and when they decide to make a serious race car. Right now it's a team with a dismal future, and going nowhere. (with the one exception of securing the Toyota powerplant)

RH1300S · Post 11 Aug 2005, 16:34

DaveKillens wrote:Yea, with Rossi doing a second test with Ferrari, this is no longer a public relations exercise. I guess they are serious, he just might wind up in a red car in the near future. If Rossi can translate his motorcycle racing skills to four wheels, it will be wonderful to see.

The Rossi thing does sound fairly serious - it has been pointed out elsewhere that he now has enough miles to apply for a Super License (surely no co-incidence?).

DaveKillens wrote:As far as Jordan/Midland, I'm pretty pessimistic. The rumors that the real effort and money will happen in '06 are there, but allowing Jordan to decay this year just makes it that much harder to move forward if and when they decide to make a serious race car. Right now it's a team with a dismal future, and going nowhere. (with the one exception of securing the Toyota powerplant)

As for Jordan - too true, they are letting themselves slip back - why give yourself a bigger mountain to climb next year? Wise words Dave......

DaveKillens · Post 12 Aug 2005, 14:38

Latest Rumor.. Nick to BAR...?
Reubens and Nick in BAR, it may be.
And Rossi will do a test in a Fiat rally car, one more sign he's making serious plans to transition to some form of four wheel racer. I guess he and Ferrari are evaluating what form of car racing he will do good in, and enjoy.

Guest · Post 12 Aug 2005, 14:42

News on the rumours you can read on the site

Lots of rumours this vacation

Guest · Post 12 Aug 2005, 16:42

Webber is not bad, but the Williamscar isn't good at the moment.
Fisichella is not aa bad driver, but when Flavio isn't happy with him, I think it must have it's reasons

We'll see what happens, nothing is certain

Principessa · Post 12 Aug 2005, 16:45

So much rumours... there will be lots of swaps for next season that's for certain.. we'll see who ends up with which team.

RH1300S · Post 15 Aug 2005, 15:15

Williams & Cosworth have announced their partnership for 2006.

Hope they make a great car together

DaveKillens · Post 15 Aug 2005, 15:48

The partnership is not based on a traditional engine supply agreement; both WilliamsF1 and Cosworth will invest in the programme, underlining both parties' commitment to success.
http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=95210
It appears they will share in development, and also, blame. I guess Sir Frank learned from his expereince with BMW. You can't blame the other party if they are involved as Cosworth/Williams will be.

Hmm, let's see... Jenson Button, a Brit in a car and engine basically from Britain. No japanese powerplant, no German engine. Hmm, hmm hmmm

RH1300S · Post 15 Aug 2005, 16:56

I'm sure the Brit' thing is not lost on FW - an arch patriot. I expect he has a Union Jack tattooed on his heart.

DaveKillens · Post 16 Aug 2005, 16:19

It's no secret that Sir Frank is a stout Brit patriot. For that, he has my respect.
But for the marketing people in Cosworth and Williams, it's a Godsend. I do wonder however, if Jenson decides to be an ass and sit out the season, if Williams will go after Ant. A good second option.

RH1300S · Post 16 Aug 2005, 16:34

Hmm, if Jense decides to sit out the season he will be exactly that! An arse....

The best thing he can do shut is up in public and wait and see where he ends up, then get in the car and drive the wheels off the thing.