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Nov. 17, 2009 7:05 p.m. oldsaw HalfDork

..... and Button is juggling contract negotiations between BrawnGP and McLaren.

Brawn claim they will not offer any more that what is on the table so if McLaren can pony another million (or so) we may have a British team with two British WDCs.

Not confirmed, but it looks like Rosberg is a done deal at Brawn with Heidfeld as a strong contender as second driver. That would give the Mercedes team with two German drivers, neither of whom have won a race between them.

Kimi sits out 2010 because he can make more money by not racing in F1 and can try a full year of WRC.

Next year is going to be very interesting.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80187
Nov. 17, 2009 7:19 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

and where does Piquet head to for 2010?

http://www.icars.sg/2009/9230/manor-gp-may-signup-nelson-piquet-jr/
Nov. 17, 2009 7:19 p.m. NYG95GA SuperDork

My jury is still out on Rosberg, but chances are good . I've always felt Heidfeld was under-rated, especially in the wet.

At least the soap opera drama continues...
Nov. 17, 2009 8:13 p.m. oldsaw HalfDork

he’s a smashing little driver

aussiesmg wrote:

and where does Piquet head to for 2010?

http://www.icars.sg/2009/9230/manor-gp-may-signup-nelson-piquet-jr/

I love this quote from a team-principle:

"John Booth, team boss told Yorkshire Post, “I’ve not spoken to him at the moment, but he’s a smashing little driver.,” when asked about Piquet Jr."

Why yes, he is!
Nov. 17, 2009 8:32 p.m. rob_lewis Dork

And Piquet Jr. (along with Schumi and Buemi) will be racing in Vegas starting tomorrow! Just bought our tickets to go and can't wait!

http://www.ekartingnews.com/news_info.php?n=13890

-Rob
Nov. 17, 2009 8:56 p.m. docwyte Reader

Why did Ferrari release Kimi?
Nov. 17, 2009 9:11 p.m. wbjones Reader

to make room for Alonzo.... Massa now has a new team mate...
Nov. 17, 2009 9:16 p.m. oldsaw HalfDork

rob_lewis wrote:

And Piquet Jr. (along with Schumi and Buemi) will be racing in Vegas starting tomorrow! Just bought our tickets to go and can't wait!

http://www.ekartingnews.com/news_info.php?n=13890

-Rob

Pics, or you didn't go!
Nov. 17, 2009 9:21 p.m. oldsaw HalfDork

docwyte wrote:

Why did Ferrari release Kimi?

They though he was "under-performing", they signed a Spanish bank as a major sponsor (one that follows Alonso where ever he goes) and Alonso is one of the top three drivers in F1.

Plus, Alonso does PR events without arm-twisting.
Nov. 18, 2009 7:29 a.m. NYG95GA SuperDork

oldsaw wrote:

Plus, Alonso does PR events without arm-twisting...

I'd rather be poked in the eye with a sharp stick than sit through a Kimi interview. There are landscaping rocks in my backyard with more personality.
Nov. 18, 2009 7:47 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer Dork

McLaren announces Button has been signed... Lets see who is better at McLaren...