The OFFICIAL 2013 Formula 1 thread!

[mcr_driver]

My guess is he's playing the long game... Eyeing button or Alonso seat in 15/16.

I'd wager that Maldonado brought more money to the table then Hulkenberg and Lotus wants to make a strong showing with the new season. Sooner that Lotus can exert a dominance as a "#1 team" instead of going the way of McLaren or Williams and falling to the back or mid pack of the grid the better for them to secure better financing in the following seasons...Hopefully Maldonado doesn't mess up too much and ruin Lotus's chances of securing a good constructor's spot next year. It's definitely a long game move but more so for the team than the driver.

[Eric]

My favorite and most-hated drivers on the same team.

Next year will be interesting. I hope the hulk can scrounge a deal up somewhere so he can stick around a bit longer for a top-tier drive. He deserves a shot.

My guess is he's playing the long game... Eyeing button or Alonso seat in 15/16.

[thatphysicsguy]

My favorite and most-hated drivers on the same team.

Next year will be interesting. I hope the hulk can scrounge a deal up somewhere so he can stick around a bit longer for a top-tier drive. He deserves a shot.

[mcr_driver]

http://en.espnf1.com/lotusf1/motorsp...ry/138139.html

Maldonado to Lotus :weak:

I understand why but still

[Roysneon]

Only "balanced" team scored a total of 5 points this year. Mass is going to have to work hard next year.

From the reports online, he's going to have his old pal Smedley as a race engineer, so that can't hurt anything.

[Roysneon]

That was a really cool comparo.

[Hick]

Only "balanced" team scored a total of 5 points this year. Mass is going to have to work hard next year.

[Eric]

neato.

[Roysneon]

I'm fucking dying here. Oh God. The only guy at work who knows about F1 is about 40 and still wouldn't undestand the comic.

Seby pls

[mcr_driver]

[Roysneon]

In other news, Bottas was great all weekend. Hopefully, Williams can sort the car out a little more next year because I think he could be really good.

Hopefully they have a stronger car as Massa deserves better than what they have to offer this season. I hear Ross Brawn is going to be available next year...hhmmmm...

[Eric]

I'm happy that my guy is winning, but I wish he was putting on a better show doing so haha.

I've been watching my other favorite teams/drivers more than worrying about what Seb is doing. Grosgean has really come into his own the second half of this season and I'm always rooting for Force India to score some good points as well.

Agreed, Grosgean was not my favorite, but he is really getting good quick!

I love that Maldanado was bragging about his 1 point, then bottas blows him away, haha!

[///M42 sport]

I was there this weekend too. Had to leave before the end of the race to catch a 4:30 flight. Guess I didnt miss much haha.

hope this vid link works

http://s25.photobucket.com/user/m42sport/media/D2C0B4FD-13CD-4FA1-B5EF-26C4B3496633-1021-00000161BD688890_zps10e40d04.mp4.html

friday

[Jb325is]

I was there, it was a pretty boring race but the donuts in the hairpin by Vettel were awesome. We walked down there before the end of the race thinking thats where he would do it if he did and sure enough.. I'm glad he's doing something to make fans hate him less

In other news, Bottas was great all weekend. Hopefully, Williams can sort the car out a little more next year because I think he could be really good.

[Roysneon]

I'm happy that my guy is winning, but I wish he was putting on a better show doing so haha.

I've been watching my other favorite teams/drivers more than worrying about what Seb is doing. Grosgean has really come into his own the second half of this season and I'm always rooting for Force India to score some good points as well.