Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?

Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131623

By McLaren Fan - 09 Jul 09, 19:29

- 09 Jul 09, 19:29#131623

From F1 Live:

Sebastien Bourdais' future is once again the object of speculation, with Auto Hebdo publishing rumours that his Toro Rosso seat is in immediate danger.

The report comes shortly in the wake of Spanish teenager Jaime Alguersuari's claim that, although newly ensconced as Red Bull's F1 reserve driver, his Grand Prix debut could actually be made in 2009.

The French publication claims the energy drink company's motor sport chiefs are unhappy with 30-year-old Bourdais and have given the Frenchman just one more race - this weekend at the Nurburgring - to prove he should retain the race seat at Faenza.

As well as 19-year-old Alguersuari, Giorgio Pantano and Bruno Senna were named as possible replacements.

Source: GMM
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If true, good riddance, but I hope Pantano does not end up replacing him.

:getout:

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131624

By FerrariFan63 - 09 Jul 09, 19:34

- 09 Jul 09, 19:34#131624

Four champ car titles, and he's falling off the rear end of F1. I wonder why.

Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131625

By richindarlo - 09 Jul 09, 19:35

- 09 Jul 09, 19:35#131625

wouldnt be surprised, but my money was on Piquet to b first booted out this year

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131627

By McLaren Fan - 09 Jul 09, 19:48

- 09 Jul 09, 19:48#131627

wouldnt be surprised, but my money was on Piquet to b first booted out this year

Piquet is another one not getting the job done. He should be shown the door, too.

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131635

By McLaren Fan - 09 Jul 09, 20:08

- 09 Jul 09, 20:08#131635

From Planet F1:

Bourdais rubbishes axing rumours
Thursday 9th July 2009

Sebastian Bourdais has rubbished rumours that his time at Toro Rosso is set to come to an end after this weekend's German GP.

According to reports in the French media, Toro Rosso have opted to replace Bourdais after the Frenchman was outdone by his rookie team-mate Seb Buemi in the first half of this year's campaign.

Bourdais, though, says this is rubbish.

"This rumour has been around since the middle of last season," the 30-year-old told Autosport.

"What can I say? I haven't received any notice from the team that this is my last race so as far as I am concerned it is still a rumour.

"I've got a job to do and that's what I've got to concentrate on. I can't control what people say or where it is coming from.

"It's very unfortunate but there's nothing we can do about it. Someone puts it out and now it is all over the place."

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131647

By Jensonb - 09 Jul 09, 20:37

- 09 Jul 09, 20:37#131647

Sacking Bourdais would be pretty stupid. The man's scored a point. Him losing his seat and Crapajima and Piqcrap keeping theirs would be an absolute joke.

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131672

By EwanM - 09 Jul 09, 22:10

- 09 Jul 09, 22:10#131672

Senna will replace Bourdais from Hungary onwards.

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131691

By 7UpJordan - 09 Jul 09, 22:59

- 09 Jul 09, 22:59#131691

Senna will replace Bourdais from Hungary onwards.

Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease. :clap:

As for Pantano he'll probably turn the seat down in favour of a Renault Clio Cup BTCC support race drive. :hehe:

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131694

By EwanM - 09 Jul 09, 23:02

- 09 Jul 09, 23:02#131694

Senna will replace Bourdais from Hungary onwards.

Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease.

As for Pantano he'll probably turn the seat down in favour of a Renault Clio Cup BTCC support race drive.

It is a strong rumour that i'm starting to hear more of.

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131697

By racechick - 09 Jul 09, 23:06

- 09 Jul 09, 23:06#131697

Senna will replace Bourdais from Hungary onwards.

Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease.

As for Pantano he'll probably turn the seat down in favour of a Renault Clio Cup BTCC support race drive.

Yeah, love to see Senna in F1!

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131699

By 7UpJordan - 09 Jul 09, 23:10

- 09 Jul 09, 23:10#131699

Senna will replace Bourdais from Hungary onwards.

Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease.

As for Pantano he'll probably turn the seat down in favour of a Renault Clio Cup BTCC support race drive.

It is a strong rumour that i'm starting to hear more of.

Pantano going to the Renault Clio Cup? :yes:

Or maybe if he's lucky he can pretend he's 15 again and race in the Ginetta Juniors. :rofl:

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131701

By EwanM - 09 Jul 09, 23:10

- 09 Jul 09, 23:10#131701

Pantano decides to retire

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Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131712

By Rivelution - 10 Jul 09, 00:59

- 10 Jul 09, 00:59#131712

Even though Bourdais says they're not true, I wouldnt be surprised if thats what Franz Tost was thinking anyway.

Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131729

By NateDawg80126 - 10 Jul 09, 03:05

- 10 Jul 09, 03:05#131729

Senna will replace Bourdais from Hungary onwards.

Would be a shame, Senna settling for that ride would be a horrible decision, I seriously doubt that will happen. Bourdais has not done well in F1 yet, not sure why, but he is obviously a talented driver as his Champ Car history will attest, not to mention his run in the 24 houres of Le Mans this year. I would take his results with Torro Rosso like a grain of salt, if he gets a good ride I think we will see his true colors. Honestly I think him leaving Torro Rosso for another team in 2010 might not be a bad idea, the team hes on now is destined to be at the back of the pack, Red Bull planned it that way.

Re: Is Bourdais' seat in immediate doubt?#131761

By Hexagram - 10 Jul 09, 11:27

- 10 Jul 09, 11:27#131761

The annoying thing with Bourdais is that we all know he is fast, he just hasn't been able to string it all together... yet.

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