Petrov in, Trulli out at Caterham

[truefan72]

a sensible decision
good for Petrov, who is far from being a "pay driver"
and a fond farewell to Jarno who has had a long F1 career

[edv]

Hoping we don't read about Pino in the papers later this week.

[Mauri A]

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.

Now Caterham has a Finn and a semi-Finn! Does the money come from Viipuri, if so, the restauration of the "old Finnish Town" will stop.

[jens]

Trulli has been past his prime recently already, but what a heartbreaking way to get your career ended. One month before the start of the season and after getting your first taste with the new car.

In conclusion regarding Trulli - as a fan disappointed that his career never really took off to heights. Although for as long as a decade he was often a points contender and a headache to team-mates. Toyota could have been a big opportunity, but this gamble never worked out - like for instance RBR has worked out for Webber and elevated him into a frontrunner.

[steveaki13]

Cheers Jarno

He had a good career, with a fantastic victory in Monaco.


The Trulli Train is no more.

[Robinho]

I don't rate Petrov, but Trulli certaibly wasn't getting any better, so its an opportunity for both sides (Petrov and Caterham) to do something different.

[CNR]

Trulli blasts Italy for F1 failure : World News Australia on SBS

Trulli claimed that a team like Caterham, who were rebranded this season from Team Lotus, cannot afford to overlook drivers who bring with them significant financial backing from personal sponsors.
"I'm not personally disappointed, I was ready for the divorce with Caterham and I knew of the difficult economic situation that would force the team to look for a driver with adequate backing," said the Italian.
"I hope that with Petrov's contribution everyone who works there can have a more tranquil future."

[Nikki Katz]

It's a shame, I think Trulli's taken this well, though he probably knew it was coming. Tony Fernandes' comments do basically state it was only for the money, hardly a glowing welcome for their new driver! I hope Trulli doesn't disappear now, though I fear that may be the last we see of him.

[zako85]

Seat allocation is definitely a zero sum game, for someone to win a seat, someone else has to lose one. It's sad that Italy is now left without a driver, even though they have the most accomplished team. On the other hand, the Eastern European and Slavic world still has someone representing them in F1. I personally one of those who looks beyond his pay driver status and believes in Petrov's potential. If you look at his GP results from 2010 and 2011, the gradual improvement in points scored and consistency is clear.

[Anubis]

Wonder if we'll see him follow Rubens across the Atlantic?