[ptack]

What would be interesting is whether both drivers believe that, if push comes to shove and they can't work with RD, Honda will force him out. As always in F1, money talks and Honda has the money. Ah.. the machinations behind the scenes in F1.

[aloksatoor]

GLad Jensons there. Him this year and kimis antics are the best thing about F1.

I hope that slimeball crynando stays at the back. He has destroyed too many great f1 teams/few drivers in his short career, with his machinations. I do respect his driving talent but as a person he plain sucks.

[954Stealth]

Seems like it worked out rather well. I'm glad BUT is still in F1

[954Stealth]

Ok, I think it's all updated and the grid is nearly complete, pending Caterham's final actions. Caterham will be allowed to run their 2014 car(s) in 2015 - if buyers are found.

They can pick from
Vergne, Sutil, Chilton, Lotterer or Stevens.

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

They can pick from
Vergne, Bianchi, Sutil, Chilton, Lotterer or Stevens.

I wish that were true.

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by NickyC

I wish that were true.

I have no idea why I put that there! It was not added to the OP though

[954Stealth]

I just added all their race numbers to my OP and removed Vergne from the Caterham short-list, added him to Ferrari as a test driver. Here's a thought: Ferrari now has Esteban and JEV has test drivers...could they be being lined up for Ferrari-powered Haas F1?


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"This will be my number from now. Thanks for Marcelo and the IMX staff who created the logo! #nasr #12 #f1"

— Felipe Nasr (FelipeNasr) December 18, 2014


It's an important day. I feel very honored to be joining the ScuderiaFerrari & becoming part of the most prestigious team of #F1 #Ferrari

— Jean-Eric Vergne (JeanEricVergne) December 19, 2014

[954Stealth]

In regard to Caterham, this is from SkySports

"Administrators at Caterham still hopeful team will return for the 2015 season
Backmarkers missed two of the final three races after going into administration
By Bryan Swanson, Sky Sports News HQ Chief News Reporter. Last Updated: 23/12/14 12:23pm

Talks involving potential new buyers will continue into the New Year after creditors voted in favour of administrators’ proposals at a meeting on Monday.


“Our dialogue with prospective interested parties continues,” Henry Shinners, joint administrator, told Sky Sports News HQ.


“We are grateful to creditors for their endorsement of our strategy and work. We remain hopeful that the Caterham Formula 1 team can be saved and be on the grid in Melbourne for the first race of 2015.”


Following the demise of both Caterham and fellow backmarkers Marussia, only nine teams are currently in place to compete next season. The first race takes place in Australia on March 15, while the first of three pre-season tests will start on February 1.


After going into administration in November, Caterham missed both the United States and Brazilian GPs before returning for the season finale in Abu Dhabi following the launch of a controversial crowdfunding scheme."

[954Stealth]

There are fears now that a 3rd team might collapse, Lotus. Lotus has like a $160 million dollar budget and employs hundreds of people.

Bob Fernley from FI said;
""We are about to start a new year with the same warning, but no one seems to grasp what is going on and how urgent things have become. They are like sailors rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic while the ship sinks,"

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

There are fears now that a 3rd team might collapse, Lotus. Lotus has like a $160 million dollar budget and employs hundreds of people.

Bob Fernley from FI said;
""We are about to start a new year with the same warning, but no one seems to grasp what is going on and how urgent things have become. They are like sailors rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic while the ship sinks,"

I guess the asterisk next to their name was due to a name change request....they're sticking around