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Well the 2010 season has now finished and tyre testing for the pirelli's gets underwat next week so it's time to look to 2011! Looking forward to seeing Seb with the number 1 and double laurels on his car
First bit of news I've seen is that Hulkenburg has been let go by Williams and Barichello is carrying on into a remarkable 19th season in F1, he's like motorsports Ryan Giggs!
McLaren and Ferrari are certain to retain their drivers into next year, but despite Red Bull's contract position there is doubt as to whether Webber will continue in the team. Renault are sure to retain Kubica unless he is offered a better gig, but Petrov may find himself looking for a drive.
Mercedes will surely hold on to both Rosberg and Schumacher, while BMW would seem to have little reason to make any changes with Heidfeld and the exciting Kobayashi. Force India have also had a good season again, seemingly punching above their weight at times but progressing nicely for a new team on the grid. Their drivers have by and large done well but as Vijay Mallya has eyes higher up the WCC table will he look to bring in someone new?
From there we are left with Torro Rosso, Lotus, HRT and Virgin, who may make changes for any number of reasons with sponsorships and pay drivers providing much needed income for the teams at the smaller end of Formula 1.
The new year, as always, brings a raft of changes with the cars, with the return of KERS, the removal of double diffusers and F Ducts and perhaps the biggest change being the move to Pirelli rubber. The teams will surely have their hands full with designing their new specs, but it should make for an interesting season. Will we see a Brawn-esque leap to the front from one of the smaller teams through a clever interpretation of a regulation?
One thing is for sure, it's going to be a long wait to February when the covers start coming off the new chassis'!
First bit of news I've seen is that Hulkenburg has been let go by Williams and Barichello is carrying on into a remarkable 19th season in F1, he's like motorsports Ryan Giggs!
McLaren and Ferrari are certain to retain their drivers into next year, but despite Red Bull's contract position there is doubt as to whether Webber will continue in the team. Renault are sure to retain Kubica unless he is offered a better gig, but Petrov may find himself looking for a drive.
Mercedes will surely hold on to both Rosberg and Schumacher, while BMW would seem to have little reason to make any changes with Heidfeld and the exciting Kobayashi. Force India have also had a good season again, seemingly punching above their weight at times but progressing nicely for a new team on the grid. Their drivers have by and large done well but as Vijay Mallya has eyes higher up the WCC table will he look to bring in someone new?
From there we are left with Torro Rosso, Lotus, HRT and Virgin, who may make changes for any number of reasons with sponsorships and pay drivers providing much needed income for the teams at the smaller end of Formula 1.
The new year, as always, brings a raft of changes with the cars, with the return of KERS, the removal of double diffusers and F Ducts and perhaps the biggest change being the move to Pirelli rubber. The teams will surely have their hands full with designing their new specs, but it should make for an interesting season. Will we see a Brawn-esque leap to the front from one of the smaller teams through a clever interpretation of a regulation?
One thing is for sure, it's going to be a long wait to February when the covers start coming off the new chassis'!