The HRT thread

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 14 Jun 2012, 07:13

JeremyMcClean wrote:Whoa, where did all the money come from???

From DLRs impressive pace in Canada!

Captain Hammer · Post by **Captain Hammer** » 14 Jun 2012, 07:26

JeremyMcClean wrote:Whoa, where did all the money come from???

It's probably what they saved on brakes by buying pads that only last 24 laps.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 14 Jun 2012, 10:06

Captain Hammer wrote:
JeremyMcClean wrote:Whoa, where did all the money come from???

It's probably what they saved on brakes by buying pads that only last 24 laps.

Seriously, give it a rest.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 14 Jun 2012, 10:34

Captain Hammer wrote:
JeremyMcClean wrote:Whoa, where did all the money come from???

It's probably what they saved on brakes by buying pads that only last 24 laps.

Yeah probably :roll:

David AGS · Post by **David AGS** » 15 Jun 2012, 14:05

30-60mill is a lot, still loose change compared to Ferrari, Merc, RBR, McLaren etc.

But havent Thesan have a 3 year plan or so, 1 year (not including last years half), so they may be putting a lot in.

1st year: Get organised, by means of setting up a factory, owning your transporters etc (they used Kolles's trucks last year) and be a little competitive on track
(so far on schedule)

2nd year: Be competitive more, possibly challenge for a point, and look for potential sponsors (mabe Ma can drum up Asian backing, ditto for Clos)

3rd year: (All being well!) take advantage of new rules, find an engine manufacturer (Renault?) find more backing, and make further progress, and by them possibility can be self funded.

RealRacingRoots · Post by **RealRacingRoots** » 21 Jun 2012, 14:41

If anyone from F1Rjects is going to Valencia for the race, be on the hunt for some HRT Merchandise as there are pieces for sale starting this weekend.

If you buy some, take pictures because I want to know if the rejectful-ness can be reflected on what they wear.

cbbcisace · Post by **cbbcisace** » 21 Jun 2012, 18:24

Just a couple of quick news bits for the team:-

1. A new mini sponsor China Sports Management http://t.co/4heb1E5b

2. There are rumours that Mercedes Engine's, Kers and Gearbox will be in the 2013 HRT car.

Backmarker · Post by **Backmarker** » 21 Jun 2012, 18:31

cbbcisace wrote:1. A new mini sponsor China Sports Management http://t.co/4heb1E5b

Is this a step toward Ma Qing Hua getting a race seat? Hope not!

cbbcisace · Post by **cbbcisace** » 21 Jun 2012, 18:37

nahh, but if the Silverstone test goes ahead then Ma will have stickers on the car and they will stay for the rest of the season.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 22 Jun 2012, 09:41

I see the red in the HRT livery is a lot lighter now than it was before, is this just a slight change or perhaps more in line with some potential new sponsors they're looking to sign? I'm assuming it may have something to do with the Chinese money no doubt coming their way?

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 22 Jun 2012, 10:05

AndreaModa wrote:I see the red in the HRT livery is a lot lighter now than it was before, is this just a slight change or perhaps more in line with some potential new sponsors they're looking to sign? I'm assuming it may have something to do with the Chinese money no doubt coming their way?

I prefer the new red.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 22 Jun 2012, 11:41

AndreaModa wrote:I see the red in the HRT livery is a lot lighter now than it was before, is this just a slight change or perhaps more in line with some potential new sponsors they're looking to sign? I'm assuming it may have something to do with the Chinese money no doubt coming their way?

May I refer you to Massimo Moratti's recent visit to China with the China Railway Construction company, where he discussed the building of a new stadium. The cost? Our 2012/13 away shirts will be communist red

So yes, the Chinese are most certainly invading.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 22 Jun 2012, 11:58

kostas22 wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:I see the red in the HRT livery is a lot lighter now than it was before, is this just a slight change or perhaps more in line with some potential new sponsors they're looking to sign? I'm assuming it may have something to do with the Chinese money no doubt coming their way?

May I refer you to Massimo Moratti's recent visit to China with the China Railway Construction company, where he discussed the building of a new stadium. The cost? Our 2012/13 away shirts will be communist red

So yes, the Chinese are most certainly invading.

Not this again. :roll:

Back on topic now, am I the only one who thinks Adrian Quaife-Hobbs is good enough to be successful in F1 eventually.

EDIT:For some reason I thought this was the Ponderbox. [/I feel stupid]

UncreativeUsername37 · Post by **UncreativeUsername37** » 22 Jun 2012, 12:16

I don't like that expression on him....

minardi22 · Post by **minardi22** » 22 Jun 2012, 16:58

Might be a close battle between HRT and Marussia, if long-run pace is anything to go by in the 2nd practice session;

Karthikeyan Pic
L27 '48.0 L24 '49.5
L28 '47.7 L25 '49.0
L29 '48.3 L26 '48.1
L30 '48.1 L27 '49.3
L31 '51.5 L28 '49.0
L32 '47.8 L29 '49.0
L33 '49.8 L30 '48.4

It seems that at the end Karthikeyan did not get a proper qualifying run in because of problems with heating tyres, which is perhaps why he was 2 seconds off Glock

Ferrim · Post by **Ferrim** » 23 Jun 2012, 13:28

DLR did it again! His time of 1:42.171 is another best for HRT, the third in a row, as it represents 104'16% of final pole time. This is nearly one percentual point better than the previous record! Karthikeyan's time would also have been good enough to beat it.

David AGS · Post by **David AGS** » 23 Jun 2012, 13:35

First time that HRT F1 team have both outqualified the Marussia team, okay with 1 car but still it counts.

Lets hope their brakes last the distance

cbbcisace · Post by **cbbcisace** » 23 Jun 2012, 13:50

I'm looking forward now but I hope Thesan put some money into the team for the '13 car because the team could be pretty good next year.

S951 · Post by **S951** » 23 Jun 2012, 14:26

bit gutted maria has no sl so couldn't of been put in glocks place that would of been epic!!

good on pedro and nk though

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 23 Jun 2012, 16:54

David AGS wrote:Lets hope their brakes last the distance

What are you trying to say? Eh? Eh?

cbbcisace · Post by **cbbcisace** » 23 Jun 2012, 17:17

CoopsII wrote:
David AGS wrote:Lets hope their brakes last the distance

What are you trying to say? Eh? Eh?

They will be fine tomorrow

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 23 Jun 2012, 19:48

cbbcisace wrote:
CoopsII wrote:
David AGS wrote:Lets hope their brakes last the distance

What are you trying to say? Eh? Eh?

They will be fine tomorrow

For sure!

cbbcisace · Post by **cbbcisace** » 23 Jun 2012, 20:57

Just an other bit of news:-

"Narain Karthikeyan may endorse Kerala tourism"

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Narain-Karthikeyan-may-endorse-Kerala-tourism/articleshow/14350589.cms

Basically saying HRT will have Indian sponsors on their Wings and Sidepods in India and maybe before

Peter · Post by **Peter** » 27 Jun 2012, 04:23

I actually got my HRT Fanclub card, mailed in from Spain. I was actually very surprised that they would mail it to Jamaica from Spain, but I'm very happy about it! Now I'll have whatever access it gives me in the Fanzone. Find it pretty cool, to be honest, that they're giving them out for free.

Post by **tommykl** » 27 Jun 2012, 08:34

Peter wrote:I actually got my HRT Fanclub card, mailed in from Spain. I was actually very surprised that they would mail it to Jamaica from Spain, but I'm very happy about it! Now I'll have whatever access it gives me in the Fanzone. Find it pretty cool, to be honest, that they're giving them out for free.

Seriously? I'm in Belgium and I still don't have it

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 27 Jun 2012, 12:01

Peter wrote:I actually got my HRT Fanclub card, mailed in from Spain. I was actually very surprised that they would mail it to Jamaica from Spain, but I'm very happy about it! Now I'll have whatever access it gives me in the Fanzone. Find it pretty cool, to be honest, that they're giving them out for free.

I think it's because they're happy to have any fans at all really :lol:

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 27 Jun 2012, 22:38

kostas22 wrote:
Peter wrote:I actually got my HRT Fanclub card, mailed in from Spain. I was actually very surprised that they would mail it to Jamaica from Spain, but I'm very happy about it! Now I'll have whatever access it gives me in the Fanzone. Find it pretty cool, to be honest, that they're giving them out for free.

I think it's because they're happy to have any fans at all really

I really regret not ordering one.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 27 Jun 2012, 23:09

tommykl wrote:
Peter wrote:I actually got my HRT Fanclub card, mailed in from Spain. I was actually very surprised that they would mail it to Jamaica from Spain, but I'm very happy about it! Now I'll have whatever access it gives me in the Fanzone. Find it pretty cool, to be honest, that they're giving them out for free.

Seriously? I'm in Belgium and I still don't have it

Don't worry man, I'm still waiting for mine here in Britain! I think they're starting with all the far-flung places and then working their way back in!

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 28 Jun 2012, 08:07

eurobrun wrote:I really regret not ordering one.

Take it as a life lesson.

David AGS · Post by **David AGS** » 28 Jun 2012, 10:17

I havent got one yet, but only subscribed about 5 weeks ago.

I got 2 HRT driver cards (by each driver) signed so I guess thats my other fan card too. On my fridge as we speak!

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 28 Jun 2012, 11:53

David AGS wrote:I havent got one yet, but only subscribed about 5 weeks ago.

I got 2 HRT driver cards (by each driver) signed so I guess thats my other fan card too. On my fridge as we speak!

Lucky boy!! All I have is two signed Kobayashi photos

David AGS · Post by **David AGS** » 28 Jun 2012, 12:35

Had 2 Kobayashi driver cards too but gave 1 away!

Australian fans are lucky I think, driver access can be easy if you know where to go...!

When I was lining up to get in the track on Thursday here, Sala actually brushed me, as he went through the other gate. I was tempted to call his name for a signature, but didnt want to make a scene, but he was gone in seconds anyway.

GwilymJJames · Post by **GwilymJJames** » 29 Jun 2012, 08:54

Dani Clos is to drive in FP1 in Silverstone, replacing Narain.

Post by **Londoner** » 29 Jun 2012, 16:00

GwilymJJames wrote:Dani Clos is to drive in FP1 in Silverstone, replacing Narain.

I wonder if HRT are gearing up to replace Karthikeyan for the second half of the season, bar India. Depends if Clos brings in sponsorship?

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 29 Jun 2012, 17:50

East Londoner wrote:
GwilymJJames wrote:Dani Clos is to drive in FP1 in Silverstone, replacing Narain.

I wonder if HRT are gearing up to replace Karthikeyan for the second half of the season, bar India. Depends if Clos brings in sponsorship?

Well, it is a reasonable possibility that Karthikeyan will once more be put on the bench for the latter half to the year. However, nobody from the top teams seem to be willing to pay to park somebody there this time around, so it will be a new guy. Dani Clos might be an easy option but the question about his financial situation is the obvious one. Perhaps they are trying to build him as De La Rosa's successor which would explain his use in FP1 and would dissolve the need for a big sponsorship package. Short term, however, we might rather see Ma Qing Hua in the car, especially if the Young Drivers Test goes ahead and he gets the needed 300 km under his belt. I guess after that he will be handed a super license without much questioning and could take over the car as soon as Germany.

cbbcisace · Post by **cbbcisace** » 29 Jun 2012, 19:06

Once Ma gets his super license, he'll be in FP1's to start of with, difference between Clos and Ma at this moment is that Ma has sponsorship money.

Post by **Ataxia** » 29 Jun 2012, 20:10

cbbcisace wrote:Once Ma gets his super license, he'll be in FP1's to start of with, difference between Clos and Ma at this moment is that Ma has sponsorship money.

How do you get all this inside info? Are you an employee?

Post by **tommykl** » 29 Jun 2012, 21:52

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
cbbcisace wrote:Once Ma gets his super license, he'll be in FP1's to start of with, difference between Clos and Ma at this moment is that Ma has sponsorship money.

How do you get all this inside info? Are you an employee?

IIRC, he isn't, but his friend is.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 29 Jun 2012, 23:38

tommykl wrote:
BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
cbbcisace wrote:Once Ma gets his super license, he'll be in FP1's to start of with, difference between Clos and Ma at this moment is that Ma has sponsorship money.

How do you get all this inside info? Are you an employee?

IIRC, he isn't, but his friend is.

Either way, it's great to get inside info before the main media outlets. Wish there were more members like that here.

F1Rejects or it didn't happen

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 30 Jun 2012, 00:15

AdrianSutil wrote:Either way, it's great to get inside info before the main media outlets. Wish there were more members like that here.

RAZTA! You're gonna have to start harassing Ross more often now :lol: