The future of Lewis Hamilton

[donald29]

Curious to know where this leaves Vodafone / Telmex. Respect to Perez if he's turned his back on Telmex (and walked away from the Ferrari Academy) for a McLaren drive or maybe there is some sort of Vodafone / Telmex business deal coming up as has been rumoured.

[phil1993]

I can't see Perez abandoning Telmex. More like some sort of deal being done. Maybe Vodafone leaves F1 altogether?

[donald29]

That was also rumoured but didn't think that would be until after 2013.

[phil1993]

I also wonder if this means Vettel will be off to Ferrari in 2014...

So where does this leave Sauber? Do they promote Gutierrez and use Kobayashi as a yardstick, or is it Alguersuari-Kobayashi. Or Alguersuari-Gutierrez?

[iceman1]

Button will be laughing.

Not only Button, but Kobayashi too

[phil1993]

"The orange limited edition McLaren F1 GTR at MTC remains safely in Ron Dennis's hands. It was promised to Lewis if he won 3 WDCs with mac"

[alex1369]

I can't see Perez abandoning Telmex. More like some sort of deal being done. Maybe Vodafone leaves F1 altogether?

Why cant Telmex be Mclaren s new sponsor?? Everybodys bringin their sponsors if they move..
Ask Alonso or Maldonado

[phil1993]

Because Vodafone has a contract until the end of 2013 and Vodafone and Telmex are in the same business.

[iceman1]

Phil asked a good question yesterday, I wonder if Mclaren will keep pushing 100% to support Hamilton in the final 6 races.

[alex1369]

Anyway im dissapointed with Lewis. Still im his fan no matter what. Ah its a schock. I hope he wont moan that car is slow or he cant win races - its your own fault Lewis.
You got the money you wanted, but you will not fight for championship in a fast car.
And the Mercedes development is c**p, they do nothing on the car all year, while others upgrade every race.

[alex1369]

Because Vodafone has a contract until the end of 2013 and Vodafone and Telmex are in the same business.

I tought at the end of 2012, oh well 1 year to go

[phil1993]

More questions:
- Future for Sauber: to remain financially secure, they might have to promote Gutierrez
- What does this mean for the Vettel to Ferrari in 2014 stories...

[donald29]

It means Massa has been given a new five year contract.

[donald29]

How did I not know that Simon Fuller was behind Honda's Earth Car until now?

[phil1993]

That explains a lot actually!

Also Khodr, going to need you to update Twitter when confirmation. Luck has it that I will be out in around 45 minutes time for an hour or so