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[al4x]

A Spanish motor racing website has admitted its exclusive story about Nelson Piquet signing for the new Campos team was a hoax.

Motor21.com said earlier this week that the 24-year-old 'crashgate' conspirator had penned a three year deal, with his triple world champion father and namesake buying a 15 per cent stake in the Spanish outfit.

The news was published on December 28, the Spanish holiday known as 'Day of the Innocents', which is similar to April Fools' Day.

Motor21.com confirmed that the Piquet story was indeed a "celebration" of the holiday.

Phew.

ahaha thats quie a good one

[7UpJordan]

So does this mean that the "Kubica back to Sauber" rumour is true? Or will someone confirm that was also a joke eventually as well?

[Juliet P]

So does this mean that the "Kubica back to Sauber" rumour is true? Or will someone confirm that was also a joke eventually as well?

If you look at the original link I posted on the other thread, they've already edited it to put [inocentada] in the headline. It was a joke...

[texasmr2]

Just found this:

Dec.30 (GMM) Campos, F1's new Spanish team, will not be accommodating Nelson Piquet in 2010.

It has been revealed that reports claiming a three-year deal for the 24-year-old 'crashgate' conspirator, because the Brazilian's famous father bought into the team, were not true.

But the Italian newspaper La Stampa said it is true that Piquet and Campos have been in contact, aided by F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.

Ecclestone and triple world champion Piquet Snr are well acquainted, dating back to their title efforts at the Brabham team more than 20 years ago.

"In fact," said Campos' Daniele Audetto, "we received an offer from Piquet.

"We have nothing again Nelsinho, even though he was involved in the accident scandal. He is a good driver, fast and experienced.

"But, having signed Bruno Senna, we cannot have two Brazilians. And the supposed 15 per cent investment would be less than what other drivers could bring; Italian, Russian, Chinese, German, to name a few nationalities.

"There are ongoing negotiations that will go on until all the details are defined," Audetto added.

[Denthúl]

I really do think it will be between Pedro de la Rosa and Vitaly Petrov.

[scotty]

Phew, i was worried there.

[texasmr2]

I had the chance to watch a few of last season's GP2 races and Petrov was a fighter.

[cap-dude]

Nah, I want to see Maldanando in F1 He's mini Montoya.

But really, what Campos want is DeLa Rosa. Nick Wirth said recently how badly he wanted an experienced driver onboard. Having two rookies in a rookie team is a recipe for diaster.

[Cueball]

haha r u kidding me ? nelson got kicked out of F1 so i guarantee he would NOT come back

[headless]

I Don't think he will come back because they kicked him out of f1 because he was a rubbish driver

What??
He was a brilliant driver.
You see how he hit them walls.
That stuff just can't be taught, pure quality.

[vaptin]

I Don't think he will come back because they kicked him out of f1 because he was a rubbish driver

What??
He was a brilliant driver.
You see how he hit them walls.
That stuff just can't be taught, pure quality.

Aye, Lewis is a worthy world champion

(takes cover in a nuclear bunker)

[Jensonb]

I Don't think he will come back because they kicked him out of f1 because he was a rubbish driver

What??
He was a brilliant driver.
You see how he hit them walls.
That stuff just can't be taught, pure quality.

Aye, Lewis is a worthy world champion

(takes cover in a nuclear bunker)

[CanadianF1Fan]

haha r u kidding me ? nelson got kicked out of F1 so i guarantee he would NOT come back

Let's hope not! Nelshinho was terrible. Just because you have a name famous in racing does not mean you are a good driver!

[darwin dali]

haha r u kidding me ? nelson got kicked out of F1 so i guarantee he would NOT come back

Let's hope not! Nelshinho was terrible. Just because you have a name famous in racing does not mean you are a good driver!

*cough* JV *cough*

[bud]

haha r u kidding me ? nelson got kicked out of F1 so i guarantee he would NOT come back

Let's hope not! Nelshinho was terrible. Just because you have a name famous in racing does not mean you are a good driver!

*cough* JV *cough*

JV won a title not a fair call!