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[PdotMichael]

Webber lost 29 positions afer the first lap this season... ouch.

 

[Zeknurn]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/25038825

Caterham are considering Swedish novice Marcus Ericsson as one of their drivers in Formula 1 next season.
The 23-year-old, who finished sixth in the GP2 feeder series this season, is one of a number of drivers on a short-list for the back-of-the-grid team.
Among the others are their 2013 drivers Frenchman Charles Pic, Dutchman Giedo Van Der Garde and the team's reserve man, Finn Heikki Kovalainen.
Caterham's decision will be influenced by how much money a driver can provide.

It would be great to see him get a seat in F1. He deserves a shot after some good performances in GP2 this season.

But as FCW puts it, his chance is probably slim.

@charlie_whiting: I don’t understand this. Marcus Ericsson isn’t the son of a CEO or politically connected Dad. What’s going on? This isn’t #F1.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Rumours that Lotus have signed Perez on a two-year deal, announcement this weekend.

Maldonado and Perez with Grosjean out would be a travesty. Fuck Lotus!

 

[dubc35]

Does GRO bring any money to Lotus? I guess if they need money MAL and PER would be good choices. They'll probably move to my least liked team, not that they care, lol.

 

[Addnan]

Does GRO bring any money to Lotus? I guess if they need money MAL and PER would be good choices. They'll probably move to my least liked team, not that they care, lol.

He brings some through Total.

Total and PDVSA are similar companies right? How would that work?

 

[Zeknurn]

I don't think you can do worse than Perez and Maldonado in terms of unlikeable drivers. Lotus, please don't do this.

 

[Psychotext]

Rumours that Lotus have signed Perez on a two-year deal, announcement this weekend.

Maldonado and Perez with Grosjean out would be a travesty. Fuck Lotus!

What the fuck?!!?

 

[Goldrusher]

Last race for Mark this weekend...

#mademymark

http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/wear-like-webbber/

To mark the end of an era Mark’s race helmet will feature a special design incorporating the #MadeMyMark logo…you may even spot Mark, along with various others, sporting special #MadeMyMark t-shirts in the F1 paddock too

These very same t-shirts are now available to purchase exclusively from the www.markwebber.com online shop – VISIT NOW to ensure you don’t miss out on this commemorative item as stock is limited.!

A lot of "looking back" blog entries too:

early years
http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/early-years-mademymark/

karting
http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/karting-mademymark/

meeting Ann
http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/meeting-ann-madymymark/

UK-bound
http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/uk-bound-mademymark/

1st year in Europe
http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/1st-year-europe-mademymark/

F3 - a turning point
http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/f3-turning-point-mademymark/

turning pro
http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/turning-pro-madymymark/

on the sidelines
http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/sidelines-mademymark/

back in the driving seat
http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/back-driving-seat-mademymark/

 

[On The Edge of Insanity]

I really can't see Grosjean losing his seat after his performances in the second half of the season. The prize money he has brought in should be more than enough to secure his drive for next year.

Perez would make more sense than Maldonado, particularly as Total and PDVSA are essentially competing in the same marketplace. If Slim, or other Mexican backers, have guaranteed good money to Lotus then Perez is the more obvious choice.

Drivers market closing in now. Sutil heavily hinted that he'll continue at Force India next year, while Sauber seem set on hiring the young Russian guy, or if not, certainly a Russian driver for one of their two seats next year.

That leaves Di Resta, Maldonado and Hulkenberg competing for two seats. Hulkenberg to Force India, Maldonado to Sauber and Di Resta to IndyCar or DTM seems most likely.

 

[DrM]

I think that Perez would be safer investment, because his sponsoring money is far more stable than Maldonado's.

 

[On The Edge of Insanity]

Indeed. Venezuela's going to shit. It can surely only be a matter of time before people start wondering whether Maldonado is really that great an investment.

 

[Leunam]

Here's hoping it's Perez and Grosjean.

 

[Psychotext]

Here's hoping it's Perez and Grosjean.

I thought that Maldonado had already been announced, but I'm guessing it's still rumours.

 

[Leunam]

Was he? I remember the tweet but I don't think I saw the full story that was coming soon.

 

[Fisico]

Damn we went from a Grosjean-Hulkenberg pair to Grosjean-Maldonado and now eventually Maldonado-Perez ? W-T-F

 

[RukusProvider]

Leaning towards Hulk getting fucked in these musical chairs.

 

[Massa]

My uncle is working as a marshal this weekend. Pretty happy for him, he loves F1.

One year he could only get a ticket for Friday's practice (the guy who bought the the tickets would use them Sat and Sun). What did he do? Sleep in the restrooms, that's what.

 

[bobnowhere]

Rumors around the PDVSA are out and probably Maldonado with with them. Though they may have to pay off the rest of the contract and Pastor might get a brief stay of execution.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Last race for Mark this weekend...

#mademymark



http://www.markwebber.com/off-the-track-news/wear-like-webbber/



A lot of "looking back" blog entries too:

He's gonna be missed.

Let's hope he does a good race unlike Coulthard


Brazil 2008 race - http://vimeo.com/32323426

 

[Lach]

Leaning towards Hulk getting fucked in these musical chairs.

n. It's a bit of a tricky situation for him as Sauber would probably sign him right away but he still has a shot at the Lotus seat. But if he waits too long the Sauber door may close as well.

I guess Sauber needs a decision soon as it's still a bit of a messy situation with the russians and Sirotkin still hasn't a super licence...

 

[Dutch Gronk]

1. Massa
2. Webbah
3. Alonso
...
24. Vettel.

This is how it's gonna go down on Sunday.

 

[brotkasten]

Rumours that Lotus have signed Perez on a two-year deal, announcement this weekend.

Maldonado and Perez with Grosjean out would be a travesty. Fuck Lotus!

This is the same team that fired Hick Heidfeld mid-season to replace him with Bruno Senna. Their Twitter is the only good thing about that team.

 

[Psychotext]

Nice spin from Hamilton there. Could have ended badly.

 

[navanman]

Brawn back to Ferrari is the rumour going around the pit lane this weekend.

Only got RBR got some useful tyre data today on the 2014 tyres.

Anyone see the amazing video of the Y-250 vortex generated by the RBR front wing. The vortex is absolutely amazing in its shape over the bodywork and stability. Really shows the Newey genius.

 

[DrM]

Brawn back to Ferrari is the rumour going around the pit lane this weekend.

This one is going places since the first rumblings appeared about his departure from Mercedes. And Ferrari is first logical choice, but I do not think that he and LdM are on good terms again.

 

[kharma45]

I love the look of Massa's new helmet for this weekend, fucking lovely.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

This one is going places since the first rumblings appeared about his departure from Mercedes. And Ferrari is first logical choice, but I do not think that he and LdM are on good terms again.

A big bag of money fixes a lot of problems.

 

[Psychotext]

Worked for Kimi.

 

[Psychotext]

Bleh, I wish they had more wet tyres for practice. So little going on.

Edit: Good to see the boys at Mercedes putting their hearts and souls into their facebook pages...

 

[BrokenSymmetry]

Great legs on the BBC.

 

[Lach]

Haha

Vettel seemed a bit annoyed at the BBC award but took it very well!

 

[Zeknurn]

Did anyone grab a picture of the Oracle's 2014 driver line-up predictions?


I think he's spot on except for Marcus Ericsson. The last Caterham seat will go to whoever has the most money.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Did anyone grab a picture of the Oracle's 2014 driver line-up predictions?

Yes. I did.

 

[Zeknurn]

Thank you.

 

[Ark]

I'd be utterly shocked if Boullier replaces his own man after how much Grosjean has stepped up to the plate in this second half of the season.

 

[Psychotext]

Haha

Vettel seemed a bit annoyed at the BBC award but took it very well!

What was the award?

 

[Animal]

I'm ready for this. Let's do this Qual!

 

[BrokenSymmetry]

What was the award?

The "Naughty Boy" award (for swearing on camera, doughnuts).

 

[Zeknurn]

Qualifiers where everyone is in a rush to get out there are the best.

Webber and Kovalainen might be boned.

 

[Juicy Bob]

I usually hate negativity towards drivers, but I really, really hope this is Gutierrez's last race.

 

[Psychotext]

The "Naughty Boy" award (for swearing on camera, doughnuts).

Ha, nice.

 

[Zeknurn]

Wow Kovalainen.

Maldonado and Guiriterieszz are such waste of seats.

 

[Dilly]

WILLIAMS SABOTAGING AGAIN, THE BASTARDS.

Maldonado could've been P1 this session.

 

[Psychotext]

WILLIAMS SABOTAGING AGAIN, THE BASTARDS.

Maldonado could've been P1 this session.

I actually saw an engineer near his wheels. Pretty damn blatant.

 

[Animal]

Hopefully this is the last weekend we will see Maldozer in an F1 car.

 

[TCRS]

track is getting better and better. will be interesting at the end of Q3 with everyone trying to get out.

edit: or not. apparently rain is getting heavier.

 

[nny]

Nice, Perez. Good job.

 

[f0rk]

McLaren going for that podium

 

[Zeknurn]

Perez leaving McLaren with a parting gift.

 

[Psychotext]

Top job that man. Muppet.