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[andrew]

... what's a plonker?

Rubens Barrichello!

[spankyham]

Kung hei fat choi to all here

[darwin dali]

Kung hei fat choi to all here

Gong Xi Fa Cai to you.

[stonemonkey]

^^ He's a plonker with his own private jet. I'm not taking a side for or against the guy, but just different strokes you know.

... what's a plonker?

[andrew]

So farting, Chinese New Year and Only Fools and Horses. What an eclectic mix of a thread.

[darwin dali]

So farting, Chinese New Year and Only Fools and Horses. What an eclectic mix of a thread.

Is it SILLY 'nuf for ya?

[vaptin]

Bianchi takes the third seat at Force India,

The Frenchman, 22, will take part in at least nine Friday practice sessions, and will also take part in their pre-season testing programme next month.

[BBC]

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About time, although I was expecting his f1 (in season) début to be in a Sauber, but this clears up my confusion at him not being named there at all.

Fast young driver, wonder what Ferrari's aims are for him longterm, they've clearly always been confident in him, he's had exclusivity in the end of season tests for 2 years now, and they put him on a genuine testing program rather than going for fast impressive times. I think Massa ought to be looking over his shoulder more than Paul or Hulkenburg.

[racechick]

Hmm. Im glad we'll be seeing a bit more of Bianchi

[bud]

Strange if you ask me, given Force India's tech tie up with McLaren.

[spankyham]

Strange if you ask me, given Force India's tech tie up with McLaren.

I'm happy for Jules, he would only move if it means his likelihood of getting a drive is higher. Interestingly it opens the door for a "test" driver position at SF. A little more pressure on Felipe.

[LewEngBridewell]

Strange if you ask me, given Force India's tech tie up with McLaren.

I'm happy for Jules, he would only move if it means his likelihood of getting a drive is higher. Interestingly it opens the door for a "test" driver position at SF. A little more pressure on Felipe.

A little more to add to the whole MOUNTAIN of pressure that he'll be carrying round over the 2012 season!

[scotty]

Just saw something about Kubica supposedly testing the Ferrari F10 fitted with a development 1.6 V6 engine this spring, with a view to becoming test driver for this season and then taking Massa's seat...

[bud]

Just saw something about Kubica supposedly testing the Ferrari F10 fitted with a development 1.6 V6 engine this spring, with a view to becoming test driver for this season and then taking Massa's seat...

I saw that too, I think Alonso would be shaking in his boots, he just said Kubica is the best driver in F1!

[vlad]

Alguersuari to Mercedes?

[andrew]

Sutil offered to drive for Lotus in Lux settlement

Kind of "Sorry I smashed a glass bottle over you but can I drive for you team on the cheap?"

I suppose it's one way to try and secure a drive - attack a team manager.