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[7UpJordan]

My guess is that it'll be the two Nicos driving Williams-Cosworths next season - Rosberg can make lame threats about leaving, but it's not like he'll be first choice for the top teams; he's hardly set the world alight in F1.

I think McLaren are still keen to have him onboard to partner Lewis, but Keke won't have any of it.

But at the same time if Nico1 stays and Nico2 steps forward to replace Crashajima and then performs much better than Nico1...

[Denthúl]

Personally I think Toyota's influence on Williams is over-exaggerated. I think if Williams want to drop Nakajima they will, but we'll see how the rest of the season goes. Regardless, I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams switch engines, but that depends on the package Cosworth actually provide.

Also, I really wouldn't be surprised if Hulkenburg is already signed for 2010. He and DeLaRosa were the only active test drivers in 2009. DeLaRosa there obviously to lend some experience. But Hulkenburg clearly being lined up for a drive. So Nico and Nico for 2010. When will these double name teams end

I can't see Nico to McLaren, because McLaren seemed to have taken a genuine liking to Kovy. There has to be a finn at McLaren anyway

Hey, at least it's not Sebastian, Sébastien and Sébastien, as well as Sébastien doing a couple of tests for you.

And, hey, Rosberg has dual-nationality, German and Finnish

[EwanM]

And he speaks so many languages.

Grown up in Monaco, some guy.

[scotty]

My guess is that it'll be the two Nicos driving Williams-Cosworths next season - Rosberg can make lame threats about leaving, but it's not like he'll be first choice for the top teams; he's hardly set the world alight in F1.

He was McLaren's first choice after Alonso left.

Out of the 'available' drivers, and essentially as a number 2 driver, yeah...

[7UpJordan]

My guess is that it'll be the two Nicos driving Williams-Cosworths next season - Rosberg can make lame threats about leaving, but it's not like he'll be first choice for the top teams; he's hardly set the world alight in F1.

He was McLaren's first choice after Alonso left.

Out of the 'available' drivers, and essentially as a number 2 driver, yeah...

Do you think McLaren would ever feel tempte to sign Piquet so Hamilton has absolutely nobody to touch him? Mind you I suppose that would be dictated by Anthony.

[cap-dude]

I think McLaren favour Lewis, but they don't want to make themselves look like total twats. Still, I'd laugh if Lewis got beaten by Piquet

I think Nico's position depends on how fast Williams are at the end of the year really.

[scotty]

My guess is that it'll be the two Nicos driving Williams-Cosworths next season - Rosberg can make lame threats about leaving, but it's not like he'll be first choice for the top teams; he's hardly set the world alight in F1.

He was McLaren's first choice after Alonso left.

Out of the 'available' drivers, and essentially as a number 2 driver, yeah...

Do you think McLaren would ever feel tempte to sign Piquet so Hamilton has absolutely nobody to touch him? Mind you I suppose that would be dictated by Anthony.

Heh, anyone who signs him in the future deserves all the failure they get!

I seriously can't see Piquet being around after this season, his reputation is far too damaged at this time. Grosjean to Renault then...?

[Rivelution]

Americans

Marco Andretti
His grandfather a world champion, and his father a driver in F1 as well. Andretti previously tested for Honda, and is currently racing in the Indycar series. The USGP team is looking for an american driver, and Andretti could be a front running name. Andretti has also been running in the A1GP series with a podium to his name, and that could be sign that he's warming up for a run with the US team.

I'll have to disagree with that, he certainly got the Andretti gene (whining), and he crashes a lot. I'd much rather see Graham Rahal (even tho he whines too) over Marco. The Americans that I think have the talent are Alexander Rossi, and Patrick Long.

[7UpJordan]

Americans

Marco Andretti
His grandfather a world champion, and his father a driver in F1 as well. Andretti previously tested for Honda, and is currently racing in the Indycar series. The USGP team is looking for an american driver, and Andretti could be a front running name. Andretti has also been running in the A1GP series with a podium to his name, and that could be sign that he's warming up for a run with the US team.

I'll have to disagree with that, he certainly got the Andretti gene (whining), and he crashes a lot. I'd much rather see Graham Rahal (even tho he whines too) over Marco. The Americans that I think have the talent are Alexander Rossi, and Patrick Long.

I guess there's some kind of pattern emerging here because we all know what Danica's like... but in Danica's case I find it kind of a turn on for some odd reason.

[Rivelution]

Americans

Marco Andretti
His grandfather a world champion, and his father a driver in F1 as well. Andretti previously tested for Honda, and is currently racing in the Indycar series. The USGP team is looking for an american driver, and Andretti could be a front running name. Andretti has also been running in the A1GP series with a podium to his name, and that could be sign that he's warming up for a run with the US team.

I'll have to disagree with that, he certainly got the Andretti gene (whining), and he crashes a lot. I'd much rather see Graham Rahal (even tho he whines too) over Marco. The Americans that I think have the talent are Alexander Rossi, and Patrick Long.

I guess there's some kind of pattern emerging here because we all know what Danica's like... but in Danica's case I find it kind of a turn on for some odd reason.

I think I made it sound worse than it is because the other IRL drivers are nice fellers, and Danica isnt bad at all this year. Rahal doesnt whine at all, but what I meant to say is that he has said some pretty stupid stuff imo.

[Big Azza]

I don't think Danica would stay too long in F1. She doesn't suit it. She'll just follow all of the other Female drivers in F1 and only stick around for a few races.

I am confident that Piquet will retain his seat. He can recover from this. And to be honest, his pace isn't that bad. He just makes a lot of stupid mistakes, mostly Renault's fault. Like - imagine their garage. Alonso might have 50 engineers around his car, while Piquet might only have a couple of trainees. I feel sorry for him. It's not his fault.

Grosjaen will also end up a Renault. It's just where Alonso goes that will decide it. If Alonso stays, then Grosjaen could still be a test driver.

Sato will come back to F1, perhaps Torro Rosso or Williams?

Hulkenberg to Williams or even Torro Rosso?

Andretti will be in Formula One. You could see a team of Andretti and Speed, or Andretti and Patrick.

And of course Bruno Senna has to join.

Imagine how F1 will look in the future with these names: Hamilton, Vettel, Hulkenberg, Senna, Alonso... Piquet.

We are in for a very exciting decade of racing.

[7UpJordan]

Rahal doesnt whine at all, but what I meant to say is that he has said some pretty stupid stuff imo.

Well at least it wasn't as bad as his Champcar debut back in 2007 when he put it straight into the wall right at he start in Las Vegas.

[Frosty]

My guess is that it'll be the two Nicos driving Williams-Cosworths next season - Rosberg can make lame threats about leaving, but it's not like he'll be first choice for the top teams; he's hardly set the world alight in F1.

He was McLaren's first choice after Alonso left.

Out of the 'available' drivers, and essentially as a number 2 driver, yeah...

Do you think McLaren would ever feel tempte to sign Piquet so Hamilton has absolutely nobody to touch him? Mind you I suppose that would be dictated by Anthony.

I don't think HK is exactly challenging Lewis at the moment they both get on well which I think is good but I think Hk may need to be replaced.

[Rivelution]

Rahal doesnt whine at all, but what I meant to say is that he has said some pretty stupid stuff imo.

Well at least it wasn't as bad as his Champcar debut back in 2007 when he put it straight into the wall right at he start in Las Vegas.

He was young too, like only 18. Damn thats my age , but how fun would that be race champ cars when you're only 18...

[texasmr2]

Danica Patrick !