Grand Prix Rejects

Svenko Wankerov wrote:The FI collapse talk is heating up again. Lot of chatter about VJM out with either Kolles or even the Flav to the rescue.

Svenko Wankerov wrote:The FI collapse talk is heating up again. Lot of chatter about VJM out with either Kolles or even the Flav to the rescue.

LellaLombardi wrote:You have to remember that Vettel was 19 when he entered F1 and has had to do a lot of growing up in the public eye. Those of you who are aged around 30 onwards, try and imagine yourself doing that and how embarrassing you'd be at times!

eytl wrote:True. When you're around 19 you do some silly things. Like these two guys called Jamie and Enoch who were almost 19 when they did something stupid. They started some website called F1 Rejects.

Wizzie wrote:

Svenko Wankerov wrote:The FI collapse talk is heating up again. Lot of chatter about VJM out with either Kolles or even the Flav to the rescue.

Well considering Vijay owes, from memory, something to the tune of 2 billion to banks right across the subcontinent and aircraft leasers around the world with Kingfisher officially going belly-up, it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

mario wrote:Speaking of leaving it late, I wonder why Caterham hasn't decided on its drivers yet either?

andrew2209 wrote:

mario wrote:Speaking of leaving it late, I wonder why Caterham hasn't decided on its drivers yet either?

Maybe they're trying to negotiate with a non-paying driver (Kovalainen?), and a deals dragging on?

Svenko Wankerov wrote:The FI collapse talk is heating up again. Lot of chatter about VJM out with either Kolles or even the Flav to the rescue.

SportBild, via GoogleTranslate wrote:Timo Glock and Marussia team split up

Timo Glock (31) and the Marussia- Formula 1 team will be split up by mutual consent on Monday. The reported SPORT BILD PLUS on Sunday evening in the current app-exclusive edition (available from 21 clock to download ready).

TG: "I have the Marussia F1 Team to experience three great years. . We part in friendship "About his future may not manifest itself Glock:" I want to make myself new challenges and continue my journey in motorsports. "

It is possible that Glock completely out of Formula 1 gets out and a cockpit in the DTM has in mind. As a former BMW Sauber test driver in Formula 1, he still has good contacts in Munich.

A first option for Wersauer to start a new career in touring car would be on Tuesday a three-day test in Valencia. It participates including BMW. For Mercedes in Spain with Robert Kubica (Poland) is another ex-Formula 1 driver his Test debut in a DTM car."

IdeFan wrote:

Svenko Wankerov wrote:The FI collapse talk is heating up again. Lot of chatter about VJM out with either Kolles or even the Flav to the rescue.

Stay at home Colin Kolles!

GwilymJJames wrote:BREAKING RUMOUR: SportBild is reporting that Timo Glock has left Marussia.

Ataxia [BacLettNinj] wrote:

GwilymJJames wrote:BREAKING RUMOUR: SportBild is reporting that Timo Glock has left Marussia.

Shitballs! If this is true, I reckon Petrov might be in there then, leaving vdG at Caterham. If.

East Londoner wrote:I'm personally quite glad to see Timo gone, if this is the case, as he's given the impression that he just doesn't care anymore. One fantastic performance in THREE years is a dreadful return, in contrast with Heikki at Caterham, who gave it his all in 2010 and 2011.

S951 wrote:I say both FI seats although likely hood mr interesting is in the 1# seat but not been confirmed yet

Meatwad wrote:With all the rumored interest in Force India, I can only ask one thing: why was no one interested in saving HRT?

If Kolles takes over Force India, I can imagine Yamamoto and Karthikeyan as the drivers.

Backmarker wrote:

East Londoner wrote:I'm personally quite glad to see Timo gone, if this is the case, as he's given the impression that he just doesn't care anymore. One fantastic performance in THREE years is a dreadful return, in contrast with Heikki at Caterham, who gave it his all in 2010 and 2011.

I agree. Presumably this opens the door for Petrov at Marussia, who doesn't deserve to lose his chance in F1.

pi314159 wrote:Caterham: Bruno Senna
Marussia: Rio Haryanto
Force India: Paul di Resta and Jules Bianchi

AndreaModa wrote:Autosport have the story running as a Grapevine article, nothing on the offical Marussia site either. It would be sad to see him go, so I hope it doesn't happen. I'm waiting for proper confirmation though for the time being.

Meatwad wrote:With all the rumored interest in Force India, I can only ask one thing: why was no one interested in saving HRT?

If Kolles takes over Force India, I can imagine Yamamoto and Karthikeyan as the drivers.

andrew2209 wrote:For the vacant Marussia seat, if they need money, then Petrov would be an obvious choice, being Russian, but that depends on him having money. If not, then the noly other "pay driver" with experience could be Karthikeyan (or Chandhok).
If they want experience, they could end up surprising a lot of people, and trying to sign Liuzzi, Trulli or even Heidfeld. Unlikely, but possible.

The Marussia F1 Team and its race driver Timo Glock have, by mutual consent, agreed to part company with immediate effect.

The 30 year old German has been with the Team since its inception in 2009, completing three full seasons of competition and playing a significant role in its development.

John Booth, Team Principal of the Marussia F1 Team, commented: “Timo has made a very significant contribution to our Team over the past three seasons, helping us to develop our package to the point where, for a large proportion of the 2012 season, we were holding 10th place in the Constructors’ Championship. Timo is a fantastic driver and he has been a very popular member of the Team.

“Our Team was founded on the principle of benefiting from proven experience whilst also providing opportunities for young emerging talent to progress to the pinnacle of motorsport. Thus far, this philosophy has also been reflected in our commercial model. The ongoing challenges facing the industry mean that we have had to take steps to secure our long-term future. Tough economic conditions prevail and the commercial landscape is difficult for everyone, Formula 1 teams included. We would like to thank Timo for working with us to reach this decision, especially as he had a valid contract, and also for the contribution he has made to our Team. We wish him all the best for his future and I would like to congratulate the next team acquiring the services of such a competitive, professional and experienced racer.

“We will provide an update regarding the completion of our driver line-up in due course.”

Timo Glock added: “I have had three excellent years with the Marussia F1 Team, during which I had the chance to actively participate in building and developing the Team in its endeavours to succeed within the Formula 1 World Championship. I would like to wish the Team good luck in navigating this next period and thank everyone for the great times we shared and the support I have received. Although it is not the path I expected to be taking, I am in fact very excited about what the future holds in terms of my own career and I hope to comment on that very soon."

Wizzie wrote:If experience is what they're looking for, then there's one H. Kovalainen who'll probably be looking for a new job at the rate he's going.

QuickYoda41 wrote:I don't know what one needs for a Force India-drive but I'm waiting for the next rumour about them hiring Glock.

I'd be really surprised now if the Marussia-seat didn't go for Petrov.

madmark1974 wrote:A shame for Timo though, he's a likeable guy and has done well in the past when opportunities allowed. If he's out in the driver market he has a lot more credentials than many of the candidates floating around,
only Heiiki can boast better past results, with Petrov and Kobysashi having also claimed a podium - something that Sutil, Alguersuari and Senna do not have. But I don't think these guys are being hired (or otherwise)
on the basis of results any longer, sadly ...