Formula 1 2010 Season [may contain real time spoilers]

Kymmy · 24-10-2009, 09:55

As the last race of the 2009 season is upon us and already there's major talk/rumours of transfers/donington/rules/teams for 2010 I thought it's about time we had a new thread

Once the drivers are confirmed I'll put up the same poll as last year

webcrawler2050 · 24-10-2009, 10:56

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8322334.stm

Button in frame for McLaren drive

That would be one hell of a season if this happened. Thoughts?

Kymmy · 24-10-2009, 11:12

Already posted in the other thread...but remember that the news article is just a rumour, Button's agent is saying that Brawn are dragging thier heals over 2010 drivers and Kimi who is McLaren's first choice is uncontactable regarding this matter (he's probably peeved at Ferrari)

Jon T · 24-10-2009, 11:20

I know one of the guys that Marshalls at Donnigton, or should I say ex-marshall.......they were given their P45's on Thursday.

sherer · 24-10-2009, 12:01

lets just hope Silverstone can do a deal. With Moto GP at the circuit too things are looking good on the investment front as long as Bernie doesn't want stupid money for it

SnoopZ · 24-10-2009, 13:09

Bernie says F1 doesn't need the British GP and if Silverstone won't pay the going rate we could lose the race.

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...24093032.shtml

Hom3r · 24-10-2009, 14:58

Yet again Bernie is thinking about his own pocket before the fans.

Bye bye bernie, don't forget to shut the door on the way out.

I cannot say what I want to say about bernie on this forum, as I'ld get banned for life.

webcrawler2050 · 24-10-2009, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Hom3r

Yet again Bernie is thinking about his own pocket before the fans.

Bye bye bernie, don't forget to shut the door on the way out.

I cannot say what I want to say about bernie on this forum, as I'ld get banned for life.

With you on that one - we need a British F1 - I aint willing to spend £100's on a plane to go to monaco and I aint prepared to spend a fortune on staying and then the ticket. Thus this year, I'm going to where it maybe, Silverstone or Donnigton. To be fair, Silverstone are "faffing" around - Donnigton aint got the cash. So it's a two way thing aswell.

Turkey Machine · 24-10-2009, 15:12

Silverstone want more guarantees about their contract, but by the sounds of things Bernie's not giving it to them. The problem there is that if Bernie does say "sorry Donington, you've had your chance", then they've not only wasted the opportunity, but they've got no MotoGP, no F1, a building site, no money, and no track to race on. Better they build the bloody thing first and worry about money later. There's plenty of time to find money after the work's been done.

Silverstone could host it for 3 years guaranteed, then Bernie can re-open negotiations with Donington and/or Silverstone about hosting rights.

Better yet, why not Brands Hatch? All it needs is run-off extended in a couple of places and it'd be perfect!

hedgie · 25-10-2009, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hom3r

Yet again Bernie is thinking about his own pocket before the fans.

Bye bye bernie, don't forget to shut the door on the way out.

I cannot say what I want to say about bernie on this forum, as I'ld get banned for life.

Could not agree more, I doubt there is better example of greed and arrogance on the planet.

Given the recent near fall outs with the board of CVC maybe there is hope. Would CVC want to be the ones to take a British GP away?

Ravenheart · 29-10-2009, 16:50

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Formula 1 commercial rights holders Bernie Ecclestone has categorically insisted there will be no British Grand Prix at Donington Park next year.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8332525.stm

Turkey Machine · 29-10-2009, 17:16

Rosberg's outta Williams, but where next?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8331563.stm

hedgie · 29-10-2009, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Turkey Machine

Rosberg's outta Williams, but where next?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8331563.stm

Other websites are speculating he has signed for Mercedes and could be placed at either McLaren or Brawn.

hedgie · 31-10-2009, 09:13

Kymmy, one for confirmed for the poll

Bruno Senna at Campos........

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79887

Kymmy · 31-10-2009, 09:26

Yep, just read it myself

BBC report @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8311919.stm

I think that Bruno is one of the very few "relatives of famous drivers" who could be succesful given time... That's the crux though will he be given time??