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[Jamie]

1. Ferrari - Massa and Alonso
2. McLaren - Raikkonen and Hamilton
3. Renault - Kubica and Grosjean
4. Brawn - Rosberg and Button
5. Red Bull - Webber and Vettel
6. Toyota - Kobayashi and Nakajima
7. Williams - Barrichello and Hulkenberg
8. Lotus - Kovalainen and Senna?
9. Sauber - Heidfeld and ?
10. Manor - ?
11. USF1 - Villeneuve and Trulli
12. Campos - De la Rosa and Petrov
13. Force India - Sutil and Liuzzi
14. Toro Rosso - Algesuari and Buemi

I dunno, really. >.<

This one seems more realistic, maybe minus Jacques....Please

[AKR]

Looks more correct like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#5. Fernando Alonso
#6. Felipe Massa

Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes
#7. Lewis Hamilton
#8. Kimi Räikkönen

And in 2011 like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#1. Fernando Alonso
#2. Felipe Massa

[The Oz]

Looks more correct like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#5. Fernando Alonso
#6. Felipe Massa

Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes
#7. Lewis Hamilton
#8. Kimi Räikkönen

And in 2011 like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#1. Fernando Alonso
#2. Felipe Massa

wishful thinking
more like:

Scuderia Ferrari
#28. Fernando Alonso
#29. Felipe Massa

[AKR]

Looks more correct like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#5. Fernando Alonso
#6. Felipe Massa

Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes
#7. Lewis Hamilton
#8. Kimi Räikkönen

And in 2011 like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#1. Fernando Alonso
#2. Felipe Massa

wishful thinking
more like:

Scuderia Ferrari
#28. Fernando Alonso
#29. Felipe Massa

Yeah keep dreaming. Ferrari are the best. Now that the 2010 rules are clear or will be clear before the season starts (unlike 2009). Ferrari with Alonso will be unbeatable and you know it.

[vaptin]

I hope USGP does not go with either of those driver's because I believe we have alot of raw talent here in the US.

Care to throw a few names in the hat for us then tex?

[Gaz]

Looks more correct like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#5. Fernando Alonso
#6. Felipe Massa

Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes
#7. Lewis Hamilton
#8. Kimi Räikkönen

And in 2011 like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#1. Fernando Alonso
#2. Felipe Massa

wishful thinking
more like:

Scuderia Ferrari
#28. Fernando Alonso
#29. Felipe Massa

Yeah keep dreaming. Ferrari are the best. Now that the 2010 rules are clear or will be clear before the season starts (unlike 2009). Ferrari with Alonso will be unbeatable and you know it.

That is unless Teflonso don't get his own way and decides to shop the dirty secrets of Ferrari to the media and the FIA....

[Tony_sa]

Looks more correct like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#5. Fernando Alonso
#6. Felipe Massa

Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes
#7. Lewis Hamilton
#8. Kimi Räikkönen

And in 2011 like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#1. Fernando Alonso
#2. Felipe Massa

wishful thinking
more like:

Scuderia Ferrari
#28. Fernando Alonso
#29. Felipe Massa

Yeah keep dreaming. Ferrari are the best. Now that the 2010 rules are clear or will be clear before the season starts (unlike 2009). Ferrari with Alonso will be unbeatable and you know it.

That is unless Teflonso don't get his own way and decides to shop the dirty secrets of Ferrari to the media and the FIA....

or also starts lying to the stewards and blaming hammie ??

[7UpJordan]

Looks more correct like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#5. Fernando Alonso
#6. Felipe Massa

Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes
#7. Lewis Hamilton
#8. Kimi Räikkönen

And in 2011 like this.

Scuderia Ferrari
#1. Fernando Alonso
#2. Felipe Massa

Seems Alonso likes getting the no.5 cars in recent years... I hope he doesn't get tempted to paint his 5 red.

[Jabberwocky]

I hope USGP does not go with either of those driver's because I believe we have alot of raw talent here in the US.

Care to throw a few names in the hat for us then tex?

I don't think raw talent is enough to get you into F1 anymore.

[texasmr2]

I hope USGP does not go with either of those driver's because I believe we have alot of raw talent here in the US.

Care to throw a few names in the hat for us then tex?

Sorry I cannot.

[scotty]

American driver unlikely for US F1

By Edd Straw and Jonathan Noble Wednesday, October 7th 2009, 15:59 GMT

Team US F1 is unlikely to run an all-American driver line up when it comes into Formula 1 next year, and could end up not running one in either seat.

Team principal Peter Windsor told AUTOSPORT that because of the delays caused by the late signing of the Concorde Agreement at the end of July and the lack of suitable American candidates, it is likely to employ at least one overseas driver.

"Because of all the time we've lost, our ambition to run two young Americans is looking more difficult," Windsor told AUTOSPORT.

"I'm still hoping we'll be able to run one American, but that's a tall order because there aren't many Americans out there with superlicences."

The plan to run an all-American driver line-up in the long term will remain, with US F1 hoping to fund several young drivers in junior categories next year to develop future grand prix prospects.

A1GP race-winner Jonathan Summerton, who heads into this weekend's Formula Atlantic finale at Laguna Seca with a shot at the title, has been linked to the team, which is also known to have been impressed with Indy Lights champion JR Hildebrand.

"If we can't fulfil that [the plan to run an American] in 2010, we will certainly put a programme together for young Americans," said Windsor.

"We're making sure we're disciplined to put some money aside to help them with what they are doing whether it's Formula BMW in Europe, Formula Ford 2000 in the States or even GP2.

"GP2 is expensive, but I'm hoping we can find enough money to do that if that's what needs to be done."

Windsor is keen for US F1 to run at least one driver with experience next year, with both Alex Wurz and Pedro de la Rosa linked with the team, and is confident that there are plenty of available options.

"There is a huge argument for running one experienced driver to give us that leg up into year one," said Windsor. "You could ask why that wasn't always the argument because it's a nice feeling for a new team to have two young drivers who grow at the same rate.

"But that required more downtime that we didn't have. It will be interesting when the music stops how many of the experienced guys are standing.

"It's a buyer's market. Let's hope that really talented drivers like Anthony Davidson, Jamie Green and Gary Paffett all get a chance in F1 because it's sad that so many talented drivers haven't had a chance."

[Gaz]

Sato not giving up on F1 dream
Sunday 11th October 2009

Takuma Sato has not given up on his dream of returning to Formula One.

The Japanese driver has been out of the sport since Super Aguri decided to pull the plug on their F1 operation in 2008. He was involved in a three-way shoot-out to drive for Toro Rosso last year, but the team decided to hand the race seat to Sebastien Buemi.

"We are just communicating," he told Autosport. "As you know now in F1, in business and everything, it's quite difficult to predict. Of course new teams are coming, which is a great opportunity for me, and of course the current teams too. So we are just communicating with everybody really and trying to find any possibility, not only for F1.

"I have to have some kind of option for next year because one and a half years out of racing is just too long and to me it's the limit. If it was only half season then concentrating on F1 is fine.

"That was the case last year: we did the winter testing and it went perfectly and it didn't happen. That was a very unfortunate moment but I will never give up. I'm just attacking every single door and if that opens the doors for next year I will be very, very happy."

Sato, a former BAR driver, also praised Brawn GP after their turn-around in fortune.

"I think they can take pride," he said. "That's the kind of company Honda is always, that's what I'd like to believe.

"So did we as Super Aguri, a lot of very important designers and engineers were already integrated into that team, and we helped each other to develop the car - especially for the 2009 regulations. And that was a huge success. So from that point of view we did the right things, it's just a shame we're not here."

If there's one thing F1 needs its Sato.

[darwin dali]

Sato not giving up on F1 dream
Sunday 11th October 2009

Takuma Sato has not given up on his dream of returning to Formula One.

The Japanese driver has been out of the sport since Super Aguri decided to pull the plug on their F1 operation in 2008. He was involved in a three-way shoot-out to drive for Toro Rosso last year, but the team decided to hand the race seat to Sebastien Buemi.

"We are just communicating," he told Autosport. "As you know now in F1, in business and everything, it's quite difficult to predict. Of course new teams are coming, which is a great opportunity for me, and of course the current teams too. So we are just communicating with everybody really and trying to find any possibility, not only for F1.

"I have to have some kind of option for next year because one and a half years out of racing is just too long and to me it's the limit. If it was only half season then concentrating on F1 is fine.

"That was the case last year: we did the winter testing and it went perfectly and it didn't happen. That was a very unfortunate moment but I will never give up. I'm just attacking every single door and if that opens the doors for next year I will be very, very happy."

Sato, a former BAR driver, also praised Brawn GP after their turn-around in fortune.

"I think they can take pride," he said. "That's the kind of company Honda is always, that's what I'd like to believe.

"So did we as Super Aguri, a lot of very important designers and engineers were already integrated into that team, and we helped each other to develop the car - especially for the 2009 regulations. And that was a huge success. So from that point of view we did the right things, it's just a shame we're not here."

If there's one thing F1 needs its Sato.

Banzai!

[headless]

Get Scott Speed, JPM and JV back while there at it.

[scotty]

Get Sato back in, at least he's good for livening up a dull race with an inevitable piece of retarded driving.