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[Jabberwocky]

if he is that good why have none of the big teams snap him up!

[vaptin]

I'd really like to see Kimi in the Renault, although appreciate that's unlikely. But yeah Sutil's good, unfortunately that leaves FI sticking with Luzzi and filling Sutil's seat with Paul di Rista(sp) , would rather he replaces the other one. Sutil's got good pace, and has calmed down now, he's a good racer as well,

Good call with Nick being available for Sauber, that's a good deal.

Well Kubica seems the most likely to be snapped up by a big team, last year I think it was fair for Mercedes to consider Heidfield and Rosberg ahead of him. But out of the rest (ie drivers in cars Renault can hope to poach from, basically outside the current big teams) he seems like a front runner.

[What's Burning?]

I'd really like to see Kimi in the Renault, although appreciate that's unlikely. But yeah Sutil's good, unfortunately that leaves FI sticking with Luzzi and filling Sutil's seat with Paul di Rista(sp) , would rather he replaces the other one. Sutil's got good pace, and has calmed down now, he's a good racer as well,

Good call with Nick being available for Sauber, that's a good deal.

Well Kubica seems the most likely to be snapped up by a big team, last year I think it was fair for Mercedes to consider Heidfield and Rosberg ahead of him. But out of the rest (ie drivers in cars Renault can hope to poach from, basically outside the current big teams) he seems like a front runner.

I think Mercedes prefers German drivers.

[The Immortal Dragon]

if he is that good why have none of the big teams snap him up!

I guess he has/had a contract with Force India, or more likely they want/wanted him to become more mature.

[Jensonb]

if he is that good why have none of the big teams snap him up!

More to the point, why do Force India insist on running Liuzzi when the clearly better choice of Karun Chandhok sits on the shelf?

[scotty]

if he is that good why have none of the big teams snap him up!

Because until this season he was horrendously inconsistent and basically a bit of a liability...

[nish2280]

if he is that good why have none of the big teams snap him up!

More to the point, why do Force India insist on running Liuzzi when the clearly better choice of Karun Chandhok sits on the shelf?

What about Nick Heidfeld??!?!

[Jensonb]

if he is that good why have none of the big teams snap him up!

More to the point, why do Force India insist on running Liuzzi when the clearly better choice of Karun Chandhok sits on the shelf?

What about Nick Heidfeld??!?!

Karun is Indian. The marketing writes itself.

[Hammer278]

Maybe because Karun hasn't proven to be better than Luizzi. Matching a teammate like Bruno (who hasn't done SQUAT in his career) isn't anything special.

If Force India run Luizzi again next season, then it's time to ask questions...

[Jensonb]

Maybe because Karun hasn't proven to be better than Luizzi. Matching a teammate like Bruno (who hasn't done SQUAT in his career) isn't anything special.

Matching is one thing, Karun crushed Senna.

[vaptin]

Maybe because Karun hasn't proven to be better than Luizzi. Matching a teammate like Bruno (who hasn't done SQUAT in his career) isn't anything special.

If Force India run Luizzi again next season, then it's time to ask questions...

They better not, at least give Karun a test. Though hasn't he been signed by Redbull?

Paul di Rista looks sharp, and I don't think Sutil is going anywhere next season.

[Hammer278]

Maybe because Karun hasn't proven to be better than Luizzi. Matching a teammate like Bruno (who hasn't done SQUAT in his career) isn't anything special.

Matching is one thing, Karun crushed Senna.

Really? Whats the stats? Head to head for 2 car finishes? Head to head for qualifying?

[Jensonb]

Maybe because Karun hasn't proven to be better than Luizzi. Matching a teammate like Bruno (who hasn't done SQUAT in his career) isn't anything special.

Matching is one thing, Karun crushed Senna.

Really? Whats the stats? Head to head for 2 car finishes? Head to head for qualifying?

You do remember Karun basically had half a car for the first race and didn't get to 1.0 until the third at the earliest, right? Karun's performances were much more impressive

[The Immortal Dragon]

By the way, Glock has a contract with Virgin for next year, too.

[scotty]

Jerome d'Ambrosio has reportedly been offered a race seat with Virgin next year if he can find the necessary budget.

It is believed Timo Glock has now definitely committed to the new British team for 2011, but the place currently occupied by Brazilian rookie Lucas di Grassi is less secure.

Belgian newspaper La Derniere Heure Les Sports, reporting that Virgin is asking for EUR 5 million for the seat, said d'Ambrosio's management Gravity Sports is open to the offer.

Currently, Belgian 24-year-old d'Ambrosio, who races in GP2, is a Renault reserve driver, but it is believed he might also be in line to replace a Virgin race driver in 2010 if either Glock or di Grassi is unable to race.

D'Ambrosio might also appear in a Virgin during a Friday free practice session at one of the remaining Grands Prix this season.

Renault and Gravity boss Eric Boullier confirmed Virgin's offer for d'Ambrosio.

"John Booth, the boss of Virgin, is someone with a realistic vision," he said.

"Jerome is showing more than ever that he is ready for F1. At Spa he was excellent," added Boullier.

"With commercial agreements in the future we can work with Virgin, we take their offer seriously. I can not reveal the budget but it is not at all insurmountable."

Said d'Ambrosio: "This is the opportunity of a lifetime."

The reports have sparked rumors that, like Lotus, Virgin might also switch to Renault engine power for 2011.

Great, another dodgy pay driver.

I'm waiting to see if Sergio Perez gets a drive! He's actually good, and (i think) has huge backing from Carlos Slim/Telmex.