formula 1 2012 news

[blackmsport]

First exciting news before the season starts is Kimi Raikkonen is returning to f1 joining Renault team after 2 years driving Citroen wrc where he got no where

Red bull and mclaren should be the top two teams to watch next year

[joeychitwood]

Unlike nearly every other branch of motorsports, F1 seems relatively immune from global economic ups and downs. It's especially amazing to me given the incredible costs of fielding a team.

[Watchdog]

Been a big fan of Red Bull, Vettel and Webber both. I look for continued dominance next year.

[The GMT Master]

The latest big news is that Ferrari and Red Bull have pulled out of FOTA (the Formula One Teams Association), reportedly over the resource restriction agreement. Could be the big political story of the next season. There are also still several gaps on the driver list for teams, so I'll be looking forward to seeing that develop over the next couple of weeks

[RRGHOST1]

Big Jensen Button fan here and Mclaren being my favourite team. Huge money in F1 at the moment,no wonder Bernie Ecclestone is mega rich.Wish them a good season next year. Kimi is a great driver but i wish he looked happy occasionally !

[blackmsport]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Unlike nearly every other branch of motorsports, F1 seems relatively immune from global economic ups and downs. It's especially amazing to me given the incredible costs of fielding a team.

not really

South Korean is indoubt as local organiser went burst

Texas is no more as local developer has no money

One of the middle east races is in doubt too

[drockadam]

I used to love Kimi when he was at McLaren. I was a big Hakkinen fan, then Raikkonen came along. Raikkonen left and Hamilton showed up. It'll be interesting to see Raikkonen back in Formula One!

[blackmsport]

so am I... I am a big Finish drivers fan

drivers from Finland very cool , calm and fast

[karwath]

I miss the Super Aguri team.

[Sarajevo]

Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

Big Jensen Button fan here and Mclaren being my favourite team. Huge money in F1 at the moment,no wonder Bernie Ecclestone is mega rich.Wish them a good season next year. Kimi is a great driver but i wish he looked happy occasionally !

Kimi is Finnish. They don't do happy.

[BH13GMT]

When Kimi realises that he will have to find the form that he had 3 years before he was binned by Ferrari just to finish 5th or 6th in not the best car? I cant see it myself, he has to reinvent his mindset in my oppinion. A lot of hungry guys on that grid with equal natural talent. I just hope kimi knuckles down and doesnt get bored.
Ref the FOTA issue, surely teams like Mclaren and Ferrari can fiddle overheads with their car building enterprises to reduce the perceived running costs of their team. I think Mclaren spent $300 million in one season a few years back, absolutely unreal expenditure.

[signcarver]

sounds like Texas may have a week to resolve their money problems - http://www.statesman.com/sports/formula1/

[Welshwatchman]

Good luck to Hamilton and Button again.

Good to see the lads flying the flag for their native Switzerland and Monaco respectively.

[Saxon007]

Originally Posted by karwath

I miss the Super Aguri team.

I do too, I loved it when Sato passed Alonso at Australia (I think) a few years ago. Within a couple of races McLaren had found some speed so it never happened again. If nothing else I always got a laugh when Steve Matchett called them "Super Best Friends".

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Good luck to Hamilton and Button again.

Good to see the lads flying the flag for their native Switzerland and Monaco respectively.

I don't blame Button or Hamilton for moving to escape crushingly high taxes. It just seems like good business sense.

Americans can't do it, though. I think the US is one of the few countries that taxes their citizens even if they don't live and work in the US.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Unlike nearly every other branch of motorsports, F1 seems relatively immune from global economic ups and downs. It's especially amazing to me given the incredible costs of fielding a team.

Honda, Toyota, and BMW got out F1 a few years back because of the expense and other reasons, too, I think, in the case of BMW.

I hear that Honda is returning and I think that's good news.

[rodrob59]

I hope the guys in Austin can get their act together, I'd love to see F1 back in the USA. I had a great time at the Indy races. And I hope to see Kimi with the drive he had at Sauber, not the Kimi who was bored with the sport and just collecting a paycheck.

[blackmsport]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Honda, Toyota, and BMW got out F1 a few years back because of the expense and other reasons, too, I think, in the case of BMW.

I hear that Honda is returning and I think that's good news.

Hope Honda comes back to F1 with McLaren soon

as McLaren will be losing merc engine due to conflict of interest

http://www.hindustantimes.com/motor-...e1-771882.aspx

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by blackmsport

Hope Honda comes back to F1 with McLaren soon

That would put button back into a Honda and according to the article fulfill Hamilton's dream of driving with Honda, as his hero Senna did.

Very interesting.

I hope it works, too.

[vikaskumar11233]

Hi guys..
Here is another update form the Formula news corner that Williams have confirmed that Pastor Maldonado will remain with the team next season. It will be the Venezuelan’s second year racing in F1, following a tough rookie campaign in which he secured one world championship point.

Williams also announced the promotion of reigning GP3 champion Valtteri Bottas to the role of reserve driver. Bottas is expected to participate in a Friday practice session at the majority of 2012 Grands Prix.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by blackmsport

so am I... I am a big Finish drivers fan

drivers from Finland very cool , calm and fast

Yes, true.

However, I don't think Räikkönen is going to be a big hit anymore. Also he's not popular by Mika Häkkinen or Keke Rosberg standards over here.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by Sarajevo

Kimi is Finnish. They don't do happy.

I do happy.

[signcarver]

Formula 1 will be back in the US in 2013 in New Jersey - http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?...rpm&id=7147538

[77T]

NJ should be a better fit for a long-term US Grand Prix. 20+ Million people within 2 hr driving distance. Street circuit so low capital expense to amortize over the contract period. But they'd better pay Bernie on time.

Austin, unfortunately, has already had odiferous atmosphere about its management. They can't make enough money in the current model to sustain a long-term F1 presence. If they manage a 2012 race (doubtful currently), I sense Chapter 13 around the next corner.

[HyperM3]

So very excited for the NJ race as I was prepared to be flying to Texas on a yearly basis for that race. Now I dont have to!

[Saxon007]

Originally Posted by 77T

Street circuit so low capital expense to amortize over the contract period.

The problem is, except for Albert Park in Australia, street circuits generally suck. I suppose Monaco gets a pass because of the history and narrowness of the circuit but the Valencia and Singapore street courses are pretty lame when compared to Spa or Suzuka.

I suppose I am biased, the Austin track is an hour from my house, less if I drive like Kimi, lol. I REALLY hope the Austin peeps get their act together and pull it off.

[vikaskumar11233]

Originally Posted by signcarver

Formula 1 will be back in the US in 2013 in New Jersey -

Hi signcarver
Thanks for the update and Ya its true that Formula 1 will be back in the US in 2013. it was in news that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks about the state hosting a Formula One Grand Prix race in 2013 during a news conference, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, in Weehaken, N.J. The 3.2-mile course will run along the Hudson River through Weehawken and West New York, then climb uphill before looping back around. The U.S. hasn't hosted a Formula One race since 2007 in Indianapolis. A race is also scheduled for Austin, Texas, in 2012.

[Saxon007]

The US Grand Prix in Austin next year is on!

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin.../12/12878.html