Silly Season 2011/2012

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http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-ch ... 12-report/

Looks like Charles Pic will partner Timo Glock.
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Rosberg is contracted through 2013 with an option for longer. Schumacher likely will sign for 2013 as well.
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Yeah the turbos will prove an interesting season in 2014. I think probably the engine will play a large part in terms of determining the competitive order.
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The people asked ....
raymondu999 wrote:Schumacher hasn't truly been confirmed though, has it?
The oracles spoke ...
mx_tifosi wrote:It has not, but just wait for it...
JohnsonsEvilTwin wrote:It's pretty much signed and sealed.
... and lo! The great man said.....
Michael Schumacher wrote:I need a little bit more time."
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Meanwhile in other news...
BBC wrote:Kimi Raikkonen says he has no agreement to race in Formula 1 next season with Williams, but admits he has been talking to the team.
Full story: Turun Sanomat (in Finnish)

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JohnsonsEvilTwin wrote:Sport bild has reported that Schumacher is set to extend his comeback until 2013.
Alas, not true, as said by the man himself.

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munudeges wrote:
JohnsonsEvilTwin wrote:Sport bild has reported that Schumacher is set to extend his comeback until 2013.
Alas, not true, as said by the man himself.
Breaking News: Schumacher will replace Massa at Ferrari in 2012! :shock:

Just Kidding of course, but why not...?
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FrukostScones wrote:
munudeges wrote:
JohnsonsEvilTwin wrote:Sport bild has reported that Schumacher is set to extend his comeback until 2013.
Alas, not true, as said by the man himself.
Breaking News: Schumacher will replace Massa at Ferrari in 2012! :shock:

Just Kidding of course, but why not...?
Ross Brawn.

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Tomba wrote:Sutil meanwhile is at a dead end. He ruined his chances years ago by going out of rainy races when driving for podium positions. He is by far not as reliable as some here claim, and that is exactly why he is not in a topteam yet, and why he could end up without a drive at the end of this year.
Can't disagree really. He's not bad Sutil, but you really have to wonder why he's been there as long as he has with seemingly no interest from anyone else at all even with the sponsorship he has.

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dren wrote:Rosberg is contracted through 2013 with an option for longer. Schumacher likely will sign for 2013 as well.
Can't remember where I read it and don't know how accurate it is but I read recently that Schumacher has indeed had his contract extended til the end of 2013 - he's apparently realised that it will take more time than initially thought to be in the position of fighting for wins and the championship than initially thought.
I wouldn't be suprised if he extends it even further after that if it becomes apparent that Mercedes are improving but still need slightly longer than that.
Schumacher and Merc have given the impression that as long as he is still fit then there's no reason why he shouldn't continue after that.
As for Schumacher replacing Massa at Ferrari?
Not a chance!
Even if Ferrari offered him the seat I believe his goal is to win with Mercedes and that they will be his final team in F1.
He has already achieved the goal of transforming Ferrari into a winning team, winning multiple championships with them and I believe his only goal now is to take Merc to the top - once that has been achieved, he will be ready to retire once more.

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munudeges wrote:
Tomba wrote:Sutil meanwhile is at a dead end. He ruined his chances years ago by going out of rainy races when driving for podium positions. He is by far not as reliable as some here claim, and that is exactly why he is not in a topteam yet, and why he could end up without a drive at the end of this year.
Can't disagree really. He's not bad Sutil, but you really have to wonder why he's been there as long as he has with seemingly no interest from anyone else at all even with the sponsorship he has.
He used to be cited as lazy by some. He has obvious speed, but I fear a lack of work ethic keeps him at good instead of great.
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grosjean faster than petrov in P1. He'll have to do better to retain is seat.

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Petrov was hampered as he had a fire (well something was smoking on his car) with something like 20 minutes left. Petrov's future is secure I believe. He's contracted with Genii-Lotus to the end of 2012 IIRC
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Trailer23 wrote:
MIKEY_! wrote:Petrov is already signed for 2012 so I think they could have some legal trouble getting rid of him.
What, U don't think that Renault can afford to buy out his contract as they did with Heidfeld earlier in the year?!! I'm sure there must be some clause in his contract where he is supposed to bring (certain) points to the table in 2011 before being given a seat in 2012.

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Heidfeld didn't bring money with him
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