2011 Silly Season

[Dave B]

Oh... and I can't believe Force India is going to keep Liuzzi, especially as lately there was a news item at Autosport that di Resta is almost definetely moving up to a race driver role.

Joe Saward's blog would indicate that FI are keeping their lineup; di Resta told the BBC this morning that he's hopeful of a seat.

As DC observed, 3 into 2 won't go.

[ioan]

I never understood why they gave the ride to Liuzzi, what has he proved in F1 up to now?!

[Robinho]

keeping their lineup might mean keeping the 3 drivers but utilising them differently, ie Di Resta racing and Liuzzi reserve and tester

[Robinho]

plus if a seat comes up at Renault or Ferrari or Wiliams or Mercedes then i think Sutil would be happy to move on

[Ranger]

As I see it:

*- One driver confirmed
**- Both drivers confirmed

Red Bull** - Vettel/Webber. Confirmed. No reason for change.

Ferrari** - Alonso/Massa. Despite the rumours about Felipe I don't think there will be a lineup change for next year.

McLaren** - Hamilton/Button. Confirmed. No reason for change.

Mercedes** - Rosberg/Schumacher. No reason for change, IMO.

Renault* - Kubica/(Petrov?). Renault need to think of the lost WCC money rather than the possible Russian money of Petrov, he is wasting a good midfield seat. Heidfeld would be a much better bet but I don't know what the deal with him and Kubica at the start of the year was.

Williams* - Barrichello/Hulkenberg. Williams and Weber need to get sensible and re-sign Hulk, especially if the other option is Maldonado.

Force India* - Sutil/(di Resta/Liuzzi). Can't believe FI are even considering keeping Liuzzi. 47-13 down on Sutil, who couldnt put away Fisichella.

Sauber** - Kobayashi/Perez. Confirmed.

Toro Rosso** - Buemi/Alguersuari. Confirmed.

Virgin - Glock/di Grassi.

Lotus - Trulli/Kovalainen. Nearly confirmed.

Hispania - An acheivement if they even make the grid!

[jens]

Malllen, I haven't heard about Sutil already being confirmed at Force India. He still seems to be waiting out for either a Mercedes or Renault drive.

[Wild Dog]

Mallen: Your bet is quite good. But i don't think di Grassi will continue in Virgin. I have heard that Jerome d'Ambrosio is possible.

[DexDexter]

Mallen: Your bet is quite good. But i don't think di Grassi will continue in Virgin. I have heard that Jerome d'Ambrosio is possible.

IMO Virgin will take a paydriver along with Glock, I mean driver with talent but one that will bring money as well. Hispania will take anybody with loads of cash...

[Josti]

Mallen: Your bet is quite good. But i don't think di Grassi will continue in Virgin. I have heard that Jerome d'Ambrosio is possible.

Giedo van der Garde is a possibility too.

[Wild Dog]

Yeah. Maybe Petrov if he can't get a seat in Renault?