swca92 wrote:On who will replace Kubica, apparently the seat is up to the highest bidder.
I think you got a good point - let's see who is the 'chosen one'
swca92 wrote:On who will replace Kubica, apparently the seat is up to the highest bidder.
Source?swca92 wrote:On who will replace Kubica, apparently the seat is up to the highest bidder.
I hardly think so. There is already one paid driver in another seat. Renault must find a decent driver in order to chase points to guarantee F~0~M money at the end of season. Besides, Genii Capital is trying to use F1 as a platform for future business. So, success is vital. That would be ridiculous if they choose that way but I don't see it happening.swca92 wrote:On who will replace Kubica, apparently the seat is up to the highest bidder.
Anthony Davidson has reportedly ruled himself out of contention to replace injured Robert Kubica in 2011.
The 31-year-old Briton was a well-respected Honda test driver who raced full-time for Super Aguri in 2007 and 2008.
He has recently been working with Mercedes GP in the Brackley based team's simulator, but his main job is with Peugeot's Le Mans team, and he has re-committed for this year.
According to Mirror correspondent Byron Young on Twitter, Davidson said Kubica's replacement this year has "big shoes to fill and must be a title contender".
Young said Davidson had therefore ruled "himself out of (contention for the) Renault Lotus drive having signed Peugeot Le Mans deal".
Meanwhile, Observer correspondent and BBC radio commentator Maurice Hamilton revealed on Tuesday that "well-informed rally mates tell me Renault have been talking to Kimi (Raikkonen)'s management team".
"They ought to talk to Ant Davidson," he added.
color wrote:sorry if it's been posted before:
unless he was contacted by Boullier, or feelers reached him indicating a possibilityDenorth wrote:I like Antony Davidson and think that he could archive more in F1. BUT - did anyone actually mentioned his name when talkling about possible substitute?
Those five 'thrid drivers', Kimi, Hulk and Caveman were mentioned, but I don't recall ANY ONE mentioning Antony. Why would one 'rull himself out', if no one really thought about one? It's a bit low, at least in my opinion