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An interesting press release
21/08/2008
Among the many press releases issued ahead of this weekend's European Grand Prix, one, in particular, caught our attention.

Hilton Sport Sponsorships has "proudly" announced that Bruno Senna has been confirmed as Hilton Racing's newest Brand Ambassador.

Hilton Racing, of course, is all part of Hilton Hotels, which sponsors McLaren.

Therefore, at a time when many are predicting that Senna - currently second in the GP2 title race - will be in F1 in 2009, could today's release possibly signal a test role at McLaren?

While McLaren has said that it will retain Heikki Kovalainen for 2009, there can be no doubt that in terms of marketing, the Senna name, alongside that of Lewis Hamilton, would create a veritable PR dream team in 2010.

In the eyes of many, rather than jumping in at the deep end, Senna needs a year of F1 testing before making the full plunge.

[McLaren Fan]

Bruno Senna has not set the junior formulae on fire, but part of that was because his development as a driver was stunted by his mother not allowing him to go racing after Ayrton died. It was only in the last three of four years that he began racing properly once again. This would suggest he at least has some talent and is a fast learner, but it also shows he is still inexperienced and a bit of a risk. Another season in GP2 or a testing role in a Formula 1 is probably best for him. Once again, however, we are seeing how the Senna name is benefiting him.

[Denthúl]

Bruno Senna has not set the junior formulae on fire, but part of that was because his development as a driver was stunted by his mother not allowing him to go racing after Ayrton died. It was only in the last three of four years that he began racing properly once again. This would suggest he at least has some talent and is a fast learner, but it also shows he is still inexperienced a bit of a risk. Another season in GP2 or a testing role in a Formula 1 is probably best for him. Once again, however, we are seeing how the Senna name is benefiting him.

I think extra racing experience would benefit him far more than testing experience, to be honest. It would help a lot more with perfecting race-craft and keeping within a competitive environment.

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Bruno Senna has not set the junior formulae on fire, but part of that was because his development as a driver was stunted by his mother not allowing him to go racing after Ayrton died. It was only in the last three of four years that he began racing properly once again. This would suggest he at least has some talent and is a fast learner, but it also shows he is still inexperienced a bit of a risk. Another season in GP2 or a testing role in a Formula 1 is probably best for him. Once again, however, we are seeing how the Senna name is benefiting him.

I think extra racing experience would benefit him far more than testing experience, to be honest. It would help a lot more with perfecting race-craft and keeping within a competitive environment.

no reason he couldnt do both, Pedro would still be lead tester

[KyrosV]

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Test driver: maybe
Seat 2 2010: nah, lewis wouldnt have it...

[McLaren Fan]

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Test driver: maybe
Seat 2 2010: nah, lewis wouldnt have it...

Why? We don't know if Bruno Senna is any good yet.

[KyrosV]

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Test driver: maybe
Seat 2 2010: nah, lewis wouldnt have it...

Why? We don't know if Bruno Senna is any good yet.

I think hes ready for a test job and I guess if its at Mclaren / Ferrari or at BMW then im sure he will have a better chance than if he steps in a small team like Toro Rosso . Also If he sticks to GP2 next year or joins F2, I think hes gonna win it if he doesnt this year.

[stonemonkey]

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Test driver: maybe
Seat 2 2010: nah, lewis wouldnt have it...

Why wouldn't Lewis have it?

[KyrosV]

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Test driver: maybe
Seat 2 2010: nah, lewis wouldnt have it...

Why wouldn't Lewis have it?

1) lewis wouldnt be senna-esque anymore.
2) Senna would get more media attention
3) Senna might be better.

[stonemonkey]

1) I think James Allen might have more of a problem with that point as opposed to Lewis.

2) I doubt Lewis would mind not being the one flying around on wires.

3) Lewis never had a problem with having to beat or being beaten by his teammate on the track, Alonso however, did not like having a teammate that he had to beat.


EDIT: oops, nearly forgot.

[madbrad]

MacLaren have got to stop this hiring of n00bz.