Grand Prix Rejects

What we could do is if we each are given or suggest an aspect to the race we'd like to submit our thoughts on, it would avoid 4 speeches about Hamilton/Button or how rubbish MS was etc.

I'd be up for contributing - either via Skype or via submitting a soundbyte. Just tell me where and when!

I know the rules about points needed to avoid rejectdom and I know if someone attempts to qualify for a gp but never starts they are eligible but what about someone who has only been a formal test driver but never pre-qualifed/qualified?

With Spa coming just a week after Valencia, there is a good chance that Luca will be in for that one two which means he has even more chance of avoiding rejectom! (and perhaps more chances after that....)

great podcast guys, a nostalgic trip back down the years - I can't wait for next weekend

Luca Badoer is an anagram of Able Car Duo which could mean he will forge a great bond with Kimi. However it can also spell "Brace Aloud" which is probably what the rest of the grid may be doing come August 23rd. But I wish Luca the very best of luck - if he gets a point or even evades reje...

Surely the most forgettable drivers won't get mentioned in this thread because everyone has forgotten about them?

Give the names a chance Yannick, they've only be open a month or two!

You don't want too many strategy developments otherwise

a) It gets more complicated than it needs to be and

b) Is almost getting to the whacky racers level of spilling oil over the track or being allowed to drop pins in front of your competitors

The driver's could race through stopping for fuel, tyre stops and to pay the congestion charge. Although knowing London roads at weekends, it would probably be quicker for them to get around the track on the tube.

1. Adelaide - great track, probably even more difficult to drive than Melbourne 2. Macau - A great driving challenge - the Asian Monaco 3. Suzuka - A real tough test for the teams 4. Montjuic - The best Spanish track, much preferred to the bikers' Jerez and the boring Jarama and Barcelona 5. Monaco ...

The fact that daddy Piquet was there there this weekend told me that Piquet was under pressure from Renault and after a poor race, if Piquet doesn't step up his game, Renault could easily replace him very soon into the season, depending on what his contract says.