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Question 1
This week saw the Young Drivers test for three teams (Marussia, Williams and HRT). Do you think it is right that the f1 teams have split the test into two locations with 3 teams opting for Silverstone and 9 opting for Abu Dhabi when F1 is meant to be cost saving?
@alonsomanso : 80% of the F1 teams have they headquarters in UK, in some cases Silverstone in near to the headquarters of the teams so going to Abu Dhabi knowing you have a F1 track near have no sense.
@Multicooldude34 : I think there should only be one 'Young drivers test'. Every team should vote on which track they would like to use, and the most popular track wins, and hosts the test. This would help with cost-saving and logistics.
@GeorgeHDavies : No, they should just do it at Silverstone seeing as most teams are based in the UK anyway.
@ChrisJ_F1 : I'm not too bothered about costs in F1 and I don't see advantage of selecting certain tracks. I think whatever suits the teams best should happen.
@alonsomanso : 80% of the F1 teams have they headquarters in UK, in some cases Silverstone in near to the headquarters of the teams so going to Abu Dhabi knowing you have a F1 track near have no sense.
@Multicooldude34 : I think there should only be one 'Young drivers test'. Every team should vote on which track they would like to use, and the most popular track wins, and hosts the test. This would help with cost-saving and logistics.
@GeorgeHDavies : No, they should just do it at Silverstone seeing as most teams are based in the UK anyway.
@ChrisJ_F1 : I'm not too bothered about costs in F1 and I don't see advantage of selecting certain tracks. I think whatever suits the teams best should happen.
question 2
This week saw the announcement that Mark Webber as penned a new one year deal with RBR ending the Webber- Ferrari rumours for another year. What do you make of his decision and that his deal is only for one year?
@DarshanChokhani : I think it's the best decision for Webber & the team. I was expecting this if not now but in coming months. And 1 year is all right as that's the best case scenario for the team and Webber. Ricciardo & Jean are in no position to replace either of the current drivers. And I don't think Marko would have wanted to bring in any other driver from outside the Red Bull academy.
@cbesudha : I think it was the right decision for Webber and RBR. RBR had to sign him because they knew he was talking to Ferrari and he has shown great form this season, consistent from 2009 and a perfect foil for their WC Vettel. Webber from 2002-09 drove 131 races for Minardi,Jaguar,Williams,RBR without a single win.2009 GermanGP was his 1st win and 9 wins in the next 56 races with RBR. The GermanGP 2012 will be his 100th race for RBR. When you are winning and have had so much success with the team, have great personal equations with the Team Principal and Owner, why would you want to leave? Even the lure of the Ferrari name was not enough. One year deal was understandable given his age,I think both he and the team wanted to play it safe.
@kylebfmv11_F1 : I think he has made the right decision, because he knows that red bull will stay loyal to him. The thought of it only being one year doesn't put other teams on the prowl, i think each year he will have an extended 1 year contract until he retires.
@RobLMyers : I think that it was absolutely the right decision for Webber to stay with Red Bull. They've had the fastest car over the last few seasons and are the team to beat. The only reason to move to Ferrari would have been the unique cachet that comes with driving for that team. The single year extension makes sense, too. Webber's approaching the end of his career.
@DarshanChokhani : I think it's the best decision for Webber & the team. I was expecting this if not now but in coming months. And 1 year is all right as that's the best case scenario for the team and Webber. Ricciardo & Jean are in no position to replace either of the current drivers. And I don't think Marko would have wanted to bring in any other driver from outside the Red Bull academy.
@cbesudha : I think it was the right decision for Webber and RBR. RBR had to sign him because they knew he was talking to Ferrari and he has shown great form this season, consistent from 2009 and a perfect foil for their WC Vettel. Webber from 2002-09 drove 131 races for Minardi,Jaguar,Williams,RBR without a single win.2009 GermanGP was his 1st win and 9 wins in the next 56 races with RBR. The GermanGP 2012 will be his 100th race for RBR. When you are winning and have had so much success with the team, have great personal equations with the Team Principal and Owner, why would you want to leave? Even the lure of the Ferrari name was not enough. One year deal was understandable given his age,I think both he and the team wanted to play it safe.
@kylebfmv11_F1 : I think he has made the right decision, because he knows that red bull will stay loyal to him. The thought of it only being one year doesn't put other teams on the prowl, i think each year he will have an extended 1 year contract until he retires.
@RobLMyers : I think that it was absolutely the right decision for Webber to stay with Red Bull. They've had the fastest car over the last few seasons and are the team to beat. The only reason to move to Ferrari would have been the unique cachet that comes with driving for that team. The single year extension makes sense, too. Webber's approaching the end of his career.
question 3
This weekend saw McLaren, Caterham, Marussia, Red Bull and Ferrari visit Russia putting on incredible displays for the Russian fans. With several proposed new GP locations due to appear over the next two years which circuits do you see at risk of Bernie's maximum length 20 race location calendar?
@hedgeryhoops : Well the merger of the two Spanish locations has now freed up the host of the European GP, should that continue, so that could go to Russia. Korea most probably will not be on the calendar for next season. Question marks should still be over the inclusion of Bahrain, plus we also need to see if the Circuit of the Americas will be a success.
@Donz358 : Personally I think Bernie will extend the 20 race calendar to 21 or 22 races a season although I expect some races to suffer. If Spa & Paul Ricard are alternating, as well as Barcelona & Valencia, then I think Australia will be potentially at risk. Personally, it’s a shame to lose any of the races (with the exception of Valencia) but Bernie is Bernie and he’ll do whatever he wants, regardless of what the fans think.
@TashaDragonfly : Woohoo Petrov land!! I think we'll see races such as Spain and possibly Spa disappearing. Where is the money for Bernie??
@MarussiaF1Will : Going to be interesting to see which he does drop, he's dropped Turkey for this year which was a shame. Maybe Bahrain and Spain (but keep it on as a test circuit). Who knows?
@hedgeryhoops : Well the merger of the two Spanish locations has now freed up the host of the European GP, should that continue, so that could go to Russia. Korea most probably will not be on the calendar for next season. Question marks should still be over the inclusion of Bahrain, plus we also need to see if the Circuit of the Americas will be a success.
@Donz358 : Personally I think Bernie will extend the 20 race calendar to 21 or 22 races a season although I expect some races to suffer. If Spa & Paul Ricard are alternating, as well as Barcelona & Valencia, then I think Australia will be potentially at risk. Personally, it’s a shame to lose any of the races (with the exception of Valencia) but Bernie is Bernie and he’ll do whatever he wants, regardless of what the fans think.
@TashaDragonfly : Woohoo Petrov land!! I think we'll see races such as Spain and possibly Spa disappearing. Where is the money for Bernie??
@MarussiaF1Will : Going to be interesting to see which he does drop, he's dropped Turkey for this year which was a shame. Maybe Bahrain and Spain (but keep it on as a test circuit). Who knows?
suggested question - cwhite90999
There have been some...interesting stories in the press about Lewis Hamilton in the past couple of weeks. Should Lewis continue how he is, or stop these distractions?
@EmTheEmu : At the end of the day, it's Lewis' life and he can do what he wants with it. But I do worry that he's getting slightly distracted from his work. His new entertainment-oriented management seem to be having a bad influence on him.
@NigelBeechey : Lewis has a life to live. The stories will always exist. People should stop reading anything in to them. These people make the story more than Lewis being spotted or set up.I've not read either story as its really none of my business and probably unfounded too.
@jo_johnson63 : Distractions were partly to blame for Lewis' problems last year and I don't think he is doing himself any favours if these stories are to be believed. He has come back this season as the Lewis of old but more mature and positive. He should stick to what he knows best and keep any dreams of being a rap star on the backburner and concentrate on his ultimate dream of another WDC.
@JoshBohnF1 : He's still fast in the car! That's what matters!
@EmTheEmu : At the end of the day, it's Lewis' life and he can do what he wants with it. But I do worry that he's getting slightly distracted from his work. His new entertainment-oriented management seem to be having a bad influence on him.
@NigelBeechey : Lewis has a life to live. The stories will always exist. People should stop reading anything in to them. These people make the story more than Lewis being spotted or set up.I've not read either story as its really none of my business and probably unfounded too.
@jo_johnson63 : Distractions were partly to blame for Lewis' problems last year and I don't think he is doing himself any favours if these stories are to be believed. He has come back this season as the Lewis of old but more mature and positive. He should stick to what he knows best and keep any dreams of being a rap star on the backburner and concentrate on his ultimate dream of another WDC.
@JoshBohnF1 : He's still fast in the car! That's what matters!