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I see Maldonato race with Lotus. Brings in lots of cash. I do not know if this is actually a good move from lotus.
What do you think?

Maldonado won a GP, but he did nothing great since.
Hulkenberg did some great races this year.
I think he's a better driver than Maldonado.

zigzag wrote:Maldonado won a GP, but he did nothing great since.
Hulkenberg did some great races this year.
I think he's a better driver than Maldonado.

I feel the same.

And I also have been impressed by Botas...

I also prefer Hulkenberg get the Lotus seat. He has indeed confirmed this season.
I' m looking forward to the new season. Raikkonen to Ferrari wit Alonso, this will give sparks!
Hopfully more teams with the same level of performance.

You're right: hopefully.

Jacques Villeneuve thinks Fernando Alonso would have better results driving Lotus instead of Ferrari.


Alonso would have won title for Lotus - Villeneuve

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve thinks Fernando Alonso would have won this year's title at the wheel of the 2013 Lotus car.
The French Canadian told the Spanish sports daily AS that the Ferrari driver's performance this season was not quite as impressive as in 2012.
"He (Alonso) is always at a high level," Villeneuve said at Interlagos, "but what we saw from Alonso in 2012 I have not seen this year. That was second to none -- the best I've seen.

"This year, with the statements (made by Alonso) about Ferrari and everything, there was too much negative energy," he added.
Next year, Alonso will be paired at Ferrari with a new teammate.
"(How will he fare) with (Kimi) Raikkonen?" Villeneuve said. "The Lotus is a great car this year. All I'll say is that Alonso would have won this year's title in that Lotus."
Alonso joined Ferrari in 2010 but, although he has come close, he is yet to add to his tally of two world titles, won at Renault seven years ago.
The Spaniard has had an often tense relationship with Ferrari this year, but despite flirtations with Red Bull and McLaren, he is staying put for 2014.
"You have no other choice than to be patient," Alonso told the Brazilian newspaper O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper at Interlagos.
"Sometimes it's frustrating. For days and days. But I have to use this anger in a good way, to work harder and to win again," he insisted.

Meanwhile, while Alonso's comments about Sebastian Vettel might often sound uncomplimentary, the 32-year-old insists the Red Bull driver deserves his success.
"With the same car, Webber was not able to win any titles," Alonso said. "It's clear that Sebastian deserves it."

That was some exciting racing at a nice time of day. The noah's arc team races were fun to watch.
Kudos to Mercedes for letting the boys race.

Includes Old Engine sounds   
http://www.f1today.net/en/news/bvideob-a-lap-onboard-around-red-bull-ring-with-villeneuve?

Interesting talk... a Canadian b$$$ionare owner, 8 teams onlu in 2015 - 3 cars each!!
http://www.inautonews.com/post-race-rumours-rock-monza-paddock#.VAzXUcJdWSo

Seems now like breaking news.
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/exclusive-canadian-billionaire-lawrence-stroll-to-buy-sauber-456286

To me a good deal for sauber. I dont want to see this team slip away.

Cassee wrote:Bernie Ecclestone admits F1's crisis "is probably my fault" as boycott threat ends


http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/12520/9545069/bernie-ecclestone-admits-f1s-crisis-is-probably-my-fault-as-boycott-threat-ends

First time I see Bernie to make an act of humility.

And it is an excellent article. Thanx!

I admit to being excited to watch Haas take on the establishment. JV is not convinced about R Grosjean.
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-doubts-cranky-grosjean-right-for-haas/?

Live Haas unveil before mon am test. via grosjean
https://www.facebook.com/grosjeanromain/videos/vb.125840620760053/1126173674060071/?type=2&theater

Hey tks guys!

I like the end: "Now these cars need men, not kids."