I will preface this bit by saying this will only cover free practice 2 since that is all we in the US are legally capable of getting. I was happy to see that cars were on track for the first time in 2010. With all the depressing news on USF1 and the other teams as well as the return of Michael and all of the positive stories in the news, I was like a boy on Christmas Eve hardly able to sleep last night. Here are just a few things…
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F1 – Car Launch Dates – Campos, USF1, Ferrari Updates – 1/27/10
Not really a substantial update to the chart below, but plenty of interesting tidbits to add to our knowledge of car launches. Ferrari Ferrari will be unveiling its 2010 effort live tomorrow through their website. Campos Campos however has announced that they will not be testing their car at all. Their first opportunity run the car will be at Bahrain. Daniel Eisen from Campos said “Bahrain is a test, it’s not a first race for us. The cars are very advanced, we have a driver under contract and our intention…
Read MoreF1 – Senna to STR?
Bernie may have been right about one team not making the grid. Campos F1 is apparently on the brink of a total collapse and may be willing to release Bruno Senna from his previously signed contract. Senna, nephew of F1 legend Ayrton Senna, has been signed with Campos every since this summer. However, financial issues are beginning to catch up with the team and there is talk of releasing the Brazilian in favor of two pay-to-drive pilots. With that being said, the rumor further has Bruno going to STR in…
Read MoreF1 – Life at the Cosworth End of the Grid: On USF1 and Campos
Bernie Ecclestone made some famous comments a couple weeks ago alluding to USF1 and Campos both not making the grid for the 2010 season. Further, Bernie was implicating that Stefan GP would probably take one of their places, making for 12 teams in 2010. Both Campos and USF1 promptly released statements assuring their fans and potential sponsors that they were viable. But now, more details are coming out about both teams that lend credence to the ancient billionaire’s park bench mumblings. All the while continuing to cast further doubt on…
Read MoreF1 – REPORT: Senna to Campos
The German publication Auto Motor und Sport is reporting that the ink is all but drying on a contract that will see Brunno Senna make his 2010 debut with Campos F1. There is further rumor that Pedro de la Rosa will team with the Brazilian in the second seat which would give Campos a promising lineup heading to the 2010 campaign. This has not been officially confirmed, however Senna stated earlier this week that he was 90% sure he was going to make his F1 debut next season. Senna has…
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