FORUMula1.com - F1 Forum

[andrew]

Not as good as the Camel Benettons or this

Nannini in that car=my favorite of that era.

That's Thierry Boutsen in that one. Belgium's 2nd most famous person.

Who's #1?
Tin Tin?

The legend that is Jean Claude Van Dam of course. Tin Tin ain't real dude. Sorry to break it to you like that.

[Frontrunner]

Arrows and Jaguar

+1 and also loved those yellow B&H Jordan's

Anyway there might a slight chance for a return for Sutil

ESPNF1.com

Force India team principal Vijay Mallya says he will consider Adrian Sutil as a race driver in 2013 if Nico Hulkenberg leaves for Sauber at the end of the year.

Hulkenberg is thought to have signed a deal with Sauber for next season, but neither team nor driver has confirmed the news. Mallya revealed to Reuters in India that Hulkenberg has been offered a contract by Force India, but said his team would not stand in the German's way if he wants to leave.

"I offered an extension to both drivers," Mallya said. "I hear from the media that Nico has signed with Sauber. Well, if he has then good luck to him.

"I have not been officially notified by Nico of anything. He hasn't sat down with me and told me that. I would expect that he would if he was on his way...I have an excellent relationship with him, he's a wonderful guy. He's done well for us."

Mallya dropped a big hint that Sutil, who drove for the team for five years from 2007 to 2011, would be next in line if Hulkenberg goes to Sauber.

"Never forget I always have the potential of considering Sutil again," he added. "Sutil is always quick. So there are many options. I would certainly consider him."

[Nin-Chin]

Ferrari

[andrew]

Confirmed 2013 F1 drivers:

Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari-Ferrari
(Confirmed for 2013, with options for 2014 and beyond?)
Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari-Ferrari
(Deal expires at end of 2013)

Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull-Renault
(Confirmed for 2013 and 2014, but there are performance clauses)
Mark Webber Australia Red Bull-Renault
(Deal expires at end of 2013)

Jenson Button Britain McLaren-Mercedes
(Signed 'multi-year deal' in October 2011)
Sergio Perez Mexico McLaren-Mercedes
(Signed 'multi-year deal' in October 2012)

Lewis Hamilton Britain Mercedes-Mercedes
(Deal expires at end of 2015)
Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes-Mercedes
(Signed 'multi-year deal' in November 2011)

Kimi Raikkonen Finland Lotus-Renault
(signed two year deal in November 2011, second year was an option)

Timo Glock Germany Marussia-Cosworth
(Signed new 'long term deal' in July 2011)

Pedro de la Rosa Spain HRT-Cosworth
(Deal expires at end of 2013)

Michael Schumacher Germany Retirement

Likely candidates for remaining seats...

Romain Grosjean French Lotus-Renault

Daniel Ricciardo Australia Toro Rosso-Ferrari
Jean-Eric Vergne France Toro Rosso-Ferrari

Paul di Resta Britain Force India-Mercedes
Nico Hulkenberg German Force India-Mercedes
Jules Bianchi French Force India-Mercedes
Adrian Sutil German Force India-Mercedes

Nico Hulkenberg German Sauber-Ferrari
Esteban Gutierrez Mexico Sauber-Ferrari
Kamui Kobayashi Japan Sauber-Ferrari
Heikki Kovalainen Finland Sauber-Ferrari

Pastor Maldonado Venezuela Williams-Renault
Valtteri Bottas Finland Williams-Renault
Bruno Senna Brazil Wiliams-Renault

Charles Pic French Marussia-Cosworth
Max Chilton Britain Marussia-Cosworth

Charles Pic French Caterham-Renault
Heikki Kovalainen Finland Caterham-Renault

Narain Karthikeyan India HRT-Cosworth

Jaime Alguersuari Spain In talks with 'several midfield teams'

[racechick]

Good job Andrew. thanks for the post. A few still not sorted out yet then. I heard that Grosjean has now been signed? Could be wrong though.

[Frontrunner]

Grosjean is a sure thing for next year. well 99% sure anyway from what I've seen on other various sites

[Jabberwocky]

Hulk to Sauber official

using phone, so beware of predictive text errors.

[LewEngBridewell]

Hulk to Sauber official.

Yep. Good times.

[What's Burning?]

This was the very first F1 car I ever saw in person. It was during some promotional thing they were doing in Newport Rhode Island in 1989 I guess around the Canadian GP. Love at first sight.

[What's Burning?]

Hulk to Sauber official

using phone, so beware of predictive text errors.

An upgrade to their driver lineup afaic.

It would be a shame if they get rid of Kobayashi for Esteban Gutierrez as the only reason to do so would be for continued pandering to the Mexican market$.

[racechick]

Hulk to Sauber official

using phone, so beware of predictive text errors.

An upgrade to their driver lineup afaic.

It would be a shame if they get rid of Kobayashi for Esteban Gutierrez as the only reason to do so would be for continued pandering to the Mexican market$.

KEEP KOBI! KEEP KOBI !

[Hammer278]

This was the very first F1 car I ever saw in person. It was during some promotional thing they were doing in Newport Rhode Island in 1989 I guess around the Canadian GP. Love at first sight.

It looks like a crayon box.

[scotty]

Hulk CONFIRMED at Sauber:

Sauber has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg will drive for the Swiss squad during the 2013 Formula 1 season.

The 25-year-old German has been driving for the Force India team this year, enjoying a strong season in which he has scored 49 points in 17 races.

Hulkenberg had been linked with Felipe Massa's seat at Ferrari, but was expected to move to Sauber after the Brazilian got a new contract.

"I'm really looking forward to working with the Sauber F1 team," said Hulkenberg. "It's a well-placed team and very competitive. Plus it's a team in which young drivers have repeatedly delivered exceptional performances.

"I would like to take up that baton. The Sauber F1 Team is currently going through a very positive development and I'm certain that together we can achieve a lot.

"Until that time I will remain fully focused on my job with the Sahara Force India Team. I'd like to thank the management at Sahara Force India for giving me the chance to return to Formula 1 as a team driver."

Hulkenberg made his grand prix debut with the Williams team in 2010 after having clinched the GP2 title the previous season. That year he secured pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

"We've been observing Nico for some time now and his performances have been very persuasive," said Sauber team boss Monisha Kaltenborn. "That was the case in GP2 and has continued into Formula 1.

"An obvious highlight was how he scored pole at Interlagos in 2010 despite the most challenging external conditions.

"He clearly showed that he can seize the chance if it arises. But high spots like that are one thing; systematic teamwork is another - and on that score I have confidence in Nico too. I'm sure he will fit in very well with the Sauber F1 team. We look forward to working together with him."

Sauber said it will announce its second driver for the 2013 season at a later date.

[vlad]

Glad to see him progressing! Let's hope he joins one of the top teams soon.

[LRW]

Toro Rosso to keep current drivers:

http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12471/8215099/Daniel-Ricciardo-and-Jean-Eric-Vergne-to-continue-at-Toro-Rosso-in-2013