2013 Formula One Discussion

[donald29]

Aren't there some buildings in the way? Not sure they'd be too keen on bulldozing the town hall.

[iceman1]

Can I replace Barcelona for Valencia? Now that finally it got the praise it deserved it's sad we won't see it till 2014.

Not until we know you are you

They can implement Luca's idea there, semi race in Barcelona and the other half in Valencia

[tderias]

Singapore's a great venue. Glad to see it stay!

[Ferrari92]

I'd love to see Magny-Cours and Imola back.

[MavF1]

I'd love to see Magny-Cours and Imola back.

As if you read my mind. I miss both of them, such great layouts...

[François]

I wouldn't care for either. Interesting layouts for drivers, but really limited in terms of overtaking opportunities (especially Imola).

If Magny-Cours is the price to pay for a french GP return, though, I might reconsider my stance.

[phil1993]

Apparently we're getting a driver announcement on Wednesday, according to EJ.

I'm out all day. So yeah, something will get announced!

[Ferrari92]

I wouldn't care for either. Interesting layouts for drivers, but really limited in terms of overtaking opportunities (especially Imola).

If Magny-Cours is the price to pay for a french GP return, though, I might reconsider my stance.

Still better than other tracks (Hungaroring for example), and with the KERS and DRS maybe we'll see an interesting races

[phil1993]

More news today, here's the 2013 calendar
http://www.f1zone.net/news/fia-confirms ... dar/15944/

[phil1993]

How the grid is shaping up: * Numbers provisional

Red Bull
1. Sebastian Vettel
2. Mark Webber

Ferrari
3. Fernando Alonso
4. Felipe Massa

McLaren
5. Jenson Button
6. Sergio Perez

Lotus
7. Kimi Raikkonen
8. Romain Grosjean

Mercedes
9. Nico Rosberg
10. Lewis Hamilton

Sauber
11. Nico Hulkenberg
12. Esteban Gutierrez
Kamui Kobayashi

Force India
14. Paul di Resta
15. Jaime Alguersuari
Jules Bianchi

Williams
16. Pastor Maldonado
17. Valtteri Bottas
Bruno Senna

STR
18. Jean Eric Vergne
19. Daniel Ricciardo

Marussia
20. Timo Glock
21. Max Chilton
Charles Pic

Caterham
22. Heikki Kovalainen
23. Charles Pic
Giedo van der Garde
Vitaly Petrov
Bruno Senna

HRT
24. Pedro de La Rosa
25. Narain Karthikeyan
Dani Clos

Raikkonen announcement tomorrow.

[phil1993]

So NJ disappearing means that in June, July and August we have a total of 5 races.

Then at the end of the season, 6 races in 8 weeks.

[tderias]

I could swear Bernie confirmed we're going to New Jersey next year. I expect it'll be confirmed back on the calendar by the end of the season.

[donald29]

What happened to the Raikkonen announcement and 'what Kimi will do next'?

[François]

There was no announcement, it was just a publicity stunt.

I'd be surprised if he didn't stay with Lotus, though. Since there's no seat available in a better team, it's either this or another sabbatical.

[phil1993]

Bernie confirms that 11 of 12 teams - no HRT - have signed up to 2013 deal.