Over / under on how long Piquet's season will last

[keysersoze]

The number is: 8 races

[jens]

I didn't use Grosjean in my FGP line-up without a reason! :

Anyway, I find it kinda odd that while Alonso is fighting at the top in tests, then Piquet is constantly a backmarker. Can't believe the difference in their skills is that huge, although I don't see a reason, why should the team give NP constantly test programs, which don't enable him to put in any good laps.

[ioan]

...although I don't see a reason, why should the team give NP constantly test programs, which don't enable him to put in any good laps.

I'm sure there is a reason, a good one.
If they wanted piquet out than they would have shown him the door after last season.

[samuratt]

I'm sure there is a reason, a good one.
If they wanted piquet out than they would have shown him the door after last season.

The strategy is simple. A number 1 and a number 2. Though compared to ferrari golden times (Schumi and Barrichello) there is a big difference between the performance of the lapdogs...

He won't last the whole seasson I think.

[Nikki Katz]

I don't think anyone really expects Piquet to beat Alonso, but it really depends on how far behind him he is. I think he's probably safe for at least half a season, but may run into trouble after that, particularly if either Grosjean or di Grassi dominate in GP2. I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he'll be sacked though, they didn't have to renew his contract.

[DexDexter]

The number is: 8 races

9 races and he will be replaced by Bruno Senna.

[Tazio]

This thread has Sig bet written all over it! :
I'll take NP and lay the 8 races! Any takers?

[K-Pu]

10 races
Half season and a little bit more to see if he can improve

[truefan72]

I'd say it depends on Piquet's performance in terms of finishing races and cockups. The team re-signed him for a reason. To be a distant number 2 to Alonso and to be his lapdog. on top of that they would use the #2 car as a testing bed for Alonso's performance and probably provide NPJr with undesirable race strategy. Now if he finishes races and is semi competitive, he is going nowhere. But if he keeps crashing out and making some really unforgivable mistakes then he will be out after 9 races.

[F1boat]

Whole season IMO. I think that he will improve