Petrov in, Trulli out at Caterham

[Dave B]

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2012/02/ ... petrov-in/

No great surprise but a shame for Jarno that his F1 career is probably now over - although some less charitable than me might say he stuck around for a few more years than his talent should have allowed.

That also ends daft rumours that Petrov would be Pirellics test driver.

[ArrowsFA1]

Shame for Jarno's F1 career to end, as appears likely, in this way but the reality is seen in Tony Fernandes's comments:

"It was not an easy decision to bring Vitaly in to replace Jarno, but it was one we made to ensure that we give fresh impetus across the whole team and with a realistic eye on the global economic market."

Vitaly Petrov replaces Jarno Trulli at Caterham F1 team - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

[SGWilko]

Has anyone checked on Pino?

[Knock-on]

Has anyone checked on Pino?

I think he's with JT in his cellars, drowning their sorrows. Wish I could join them.

[CNR]

Gascoyne to attend 'most' races in new Caterham role :: PaddockTalk :: F1, Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP, ALMS, And More!

Mike Gascoyne has handed over day-to-day control of the Caterham team's technical operations.
The former Lotus outfit announced that Briton Gascoyne - a founding member of the Tony Fernandes-led team and a long-term prominent figure in the paddock - has become chief technical officer of the whole Caterham Group.

Q:did Mark Smith get a say in what drivers to use ?

[ArrowsFA1]

No Italian drivers racing in F1 for the first time since 1971 I think

[DexDexter]

Trulli was well and trulli beaten by Heikki the last two years so in that sense replacing him is justified. Sadly he is replaced by a paydriver.

[ArrowsFA1]

Ooops, forgot all about Arturo Merzario in 1979

[Tazio]

Here is looking at you kid, we always had Monaco!

[EuroTroll]

Here's a cheers for the legendary Trulli Train. Definitely part of F1 folklore.