f1 changes
question 1
It was announced this week that the New Jersey GP is postponed until the 2014 season. If you could choose one circuit to replace it that is not currently on the list for next year's calendar what circuit would it be and why?
@multicooldude34 : The Turkish GP, because I went there and it was awesome!
@joshbohnf1 : Fuji! I love that track especially the middle sector!
@alonsomanso : Road America, is a kind of an American Spa. Located in the woods this track have high-speed turns, slow turns a long straight (Perfect DRS Zone ), highs and low such a great place to race.
@multicooldude34 : The Turkish GP, because I went there and it was awesome!
@joshbohnf1 : Fuji! I love that track especially the middle sector!
@alonsomanso : Road America, is a kind of an American Spa. Located in the woods this track have high-speed turns, slow turns a long straight (Perfect DRS Zone ), highs and low such a great place to race.
Question 2
Felipe Massa has signed a contract to remain with Ferrari next year with the rumour mill spinning with gossip that Vettel is set to join the prancing horse in 2014. Do you think Ferrari have made the right decision with regards to keeping the same two drivers for the 2013 season?
@DarshanChokhani : I think it's a good decision in the end, it was always coming to be honest. I seriously doubted if Ferrari wanted to replace Massa in the first place and with his upward surge in performances, it was all the more certain. Vettel rumour is just stupid, the guys don't have any other thing to talk about and so they start with all these news.
@cbeSudha : Massa has definitely turned his season around. He has scored 56 points in the last 5 races, compared to 25 points in the first 11 races. But if you look at 2010 and 2011 he was more than 100 points adrift of his teammate Alonso. Ferrari could have done with a different No. 2 driver who pulled more weight. But they seem to be caught in a massive tangle with this Vettel to Ferrari in 2014 business. Ferrari keep denying it. Vettel keeps denying it. Horner says Vettel will be with Red Bull in 2014 "without a shadow of a doubt" Who knows?
@marussiaf1will : Yes, continuity is key to any successful team and that is what they have at Ferrari. Felipe has been at Ferrari for a while, and is part of the family. If they had dropped him, I would have said it was the wrong decision.
@DarshanChokhani : I think it's a good decision in the end, it was always coming to be honest. I seriously doubted if Ferrari wanted to replace Massa in the first place and with his upward surge in performances, it was all the more certain. Vettel rumour is just stupid, the guys don't have any other thing to talk about and so they start with all these news.
@cbeSudha : Massa has definitely turned his season around. He has scored 56 points in the last 5 races, compared to 25 points in the first 11 races. But if you look at 2010 and 2011 he was more than 100 points adrift of his teammate Alonso. Ferrari could have done with a different No. 2 driver who pulled more weight. But they seem to be caught in a massive tangle with this Vettel to Ferrari in 2014 business. Ferrari keep denying it. Vettel keeps denying it. Horner says Vettel will be with Red Bull in 2014 "without a shadow of a doubt" Who knows?
@marussiaf1will : Yes, continuity is key to any successful team and that is what they have at Ferrari. Felipe has been at Ferrari for a while, and is part of the family. If they had dropped him, I would have said it was the wrong decision.
question 3
With Monisha Kaltenbourn officially taking the role of team principal at Sauber and Susie Wolff gaining a drive in an F1 car for a promotional day at Silverstone do you think that F1 is now seeing 'male sport' stigma disappear?
@NigelBeechey : I don't think there really is a male stigma? I don't see any real reasons for a lack of women in F1 other than there aren't too many females around in motorsport currently. I reckon an F1 team would welcome a top level female driver. It could certainly add some competition and sponsorship / marketing opportunities... Good luck to any females trying to break into motorsport or F1 in particular.
@hedgeryhoops : It's great seeing more women involved in F1 at all levels, it's about time we had a woman as a full race driver in this century - IndyCar has a far better representation of women drivers. Max Mosley pointed out on The F1 Show that it's also at the grassroots level that women need to get involved with the sport and rise through the ranks, and that is now increasing.
@rkid84 : F1 has a very long way to go before the 'male sport' stigma has been erradicated. There have been previous female drivers in F1 in years gone by and what Marussia & Williams have done by 'placing' females is down to practically image alone, there are far more suitable drivers out there but without money these team are not interested unfortunately. As for the business side that is a positive, because she has proved herself in roles leading up to this job, and this role IS awarded on ability!
@NigelBeechey : I don't think there really is a male stigma? I don't see any real reasons for a lack of women in F1 other than there aren't too many females around in motorsport currently. I reckon an F1 team would welcome a top level female driver. It could certainly add some competition and sponsorship / marketing opportunities... Good luck to any females trying to break into motorsport or F1 in particular.
@hedgeryhoops : It's great seeing more women involved in F1 at all levels, it's about time we had a woman as a full race driver in this century - IndyCar has a far better representation of women drivers. Max Mosley pointed out on The F1 Show that it's also at the grassroots level that women need to get involved with the sport and rise through the ranks, and that is now increasing.
@rkid84 : F1 has a very long way to go before the 'male sport' stigma has been erradicated. There have been previous female drivers in F1 in years gone by and what Marussia & Williams have done by 'placing' females is down to practically image alone, there are far more suitable drivers out there but without money these team are not interested unfortunately. As for the business side that is a positive, because she has proved herself in roles leading up to this job, and this role IS awarded on ability!
bonus
With just 4 races remaining in the season which driver that is currently unsigned for 2013 do you think has the most to prove to keep his seat for next year?
@cwhite90999 : Kobayashi and Senna. They are both quick but for whatever reason they just haven't been able to get as good a hold on the machinery as their teammate. Kobayashi still makes rookie errors and Senna has been disadvantaged more than Williams would probably admit losing as many FP1 sessions as he has done.
@jo_johnson63 : There are a few drivers needing to prove themselves as the season comes to a close. Bruno Senna and Kamui Kobayashi being the ones I'm most surprised at. Neither have driven particularly well this season, but we do see glimpses of what they are both capable of. It would be a shame for Bruno if he doesn't get signed next year by somebody, he hasn't really had the car to shine in.
@GeorgeHDavies : Kobayashi needs to prove that he can bring down the repair bill he carries.
@RachThukral : Pastor Maldonado, hasn't performed well apart from his win at Spain. In fact, he has scored point at only 3 occasions. He gotta be more consistent and show that he's here not because of money but talent.
@cwhite90999 : Kobayashi and Senna. They are both quick but for whatever reason they just haven't been able to get as good a hold on the machinery as their teammate. Kobayashi still makes rookie errors and Senna has been disadvantaged more than Williams would probably admit losing as many FP1 sessions as he has done.
@jo_johnson63 : There are a few drivers needing to prove themselves as the season comes to a close. Bruno Senna and Kamui Kobayashi being the ones I'm most surprised at. Neither have driven particularly well this season, but we do see glimpses of what they are both capable of. It would be a shame for Bruno if he doesn't get signed next year by somebody, he hasn't really had the car to shine in.
@GeorgeHDavies : Kobayashi needs to prove that he can bring down the repair bill he carries.
@RachThukral : Pastor Maldonado, hasn't performed well apart from his win at Spain. In fact, he has scored point at only 3 occasions. He gotta be more consistent and show that he's here not because of money but talent.