The Offical F1 Thread #2

[Deak]

He might do a Massa though, and it could affect his long-term ability to drive fast! Massa hasn't been the same since.

True... i like Massa even tho he is a Ferrari driver & would like him to do well

[Ajthedragon]

Like I say, Massa should of won in '08, and Lewis in '07.

[Catzsy]

I wonder whether he will actually be able to come back from this. Apparently he has already had major surgery on his arm and pins in it. Massa came back but this is multiple injuries. I really hope so.

[Ajthedragon]

The serious drivers in contention are Heidfeld, Hulkenburg, Senna and Liuzzi.

Personly, I would go with Hulkenburg, knowing he could actually win the championship. Liuzzi and Senna I think are too risky, and the old dog Heidfeld has had his day. The only problem being Hulkenburg still lacks experience himself, however this was never a problem when Lewis led Mclaren from 2008-present.

[Ajthedragon]

It's between Senna & Heidfeld.

http://lotusrenaultgp.com/spip.php?article3997

Lotus Renault GP has revised its driver line-up for this week’s test session in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

Vitaly will drive the R31 on Thursday and Friday, as originally scheduled. For Saturday and Sunday, the team will give mileage to Bruno Senna and will also evaluate Nick Heidfeld, who is a potential replacement for Robert Kubica as a race driver. The exact running order for the weekend will be confirmed on Friday evening.

[Ajthedragon]

http://www.yallaf1.com/2011/02/12/je...makes-a-point/

I think Heidfeld has it!

[Jam]

Hope he impresses and they have Heidfeld & Kubica in 2012, not a fan of Petrov.

[Ajthedragon]

In addition, the Williams and Barrichello was fastest today! The fastest time of the whole weekend.

I hope Heidfeld and Kubica and reunited in 2012. I think Schumacher, Sutil and Glock should make way for Hulkenburg.

[craig1709]

Taken from www.bbc.co.uk/sport:

'Nick Heidfeld will drive for Renault for the foreseeable future after it was announced that the German is to replace the injured Robert Kubica.

Pole Kubica suffered multiple fractures and a partially severed right hand in a rally crash earlier this month.

Heidfeld said: "I'm motivated and can't wait for the season to begin."

The announcement comes as no great surprise after the 33-year-old impressed in a test at Jerez in Spain, setting the fastest time on Saturday.

Heidfeld was Kubica's team-mate at BMW Sauber for three-and-a-half years from 2006 to 2009 and is a highly experienced driver, having started 172 Formula 1 races over the last 11 seasons.

"I would have liked to come back to Formula 1 in different circumstances, but I'm proud to have been given this chance," added Heidfeld.'

I personally had the gut feeling that Heidfeld would get the job when he topped the practice session at Jerez last week. Would be good to see Kubica make a return with Heidfeld, I always liked the partnership down at BMW Sauber.

Thoughts?

P.S Yeah, I spelt Heidfeld wrong. D:

[Jam]

I think the Lada Motors deal is done due to Lotus so Petrov will be out of a drive come 2012. Doubt a smaller team can afford him smashing chassis left, right and center.