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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 04:42 AM
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It wouldn't surprise me if Hamilton went to RB.

McLaren have cost him so many points this season, plus the draw of Newey, it'd be a hard one to turn down.

I rather fancy the thought of Vettel v Hamilton in the same car too .
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 04:46 AM
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Di resta into the spare McLaren seat?
He's rumoured to replace Schumacher at Mercedes. Although I could see Rosberg switching to McLaren; so maybe Rosberg to McLaren and DiResta to Mercedes.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 04:49 AM
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It would be interesting to see if there is any favouritism by Red Bull if Lewis did make the move, with Vettel being double world champion for RB he'd be unlikely to want to share top billing, and I doubt very much if Lewis was as compliant at moving over as we've seen with Massa at Ferrari.

Massa clearly hasn't made the progress he needed at Ferrari this season so it would be a suprise if he kept his seat there in 2013, but I can't see who would be able to replace him.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Maria de villotta has lost an eye, that's her f1 career over. :-(
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Sounds to me that she has been incredibly lucky to escape with her life.

Sad/good news.
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 04:12 AM
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I think that it will stay with Vettle and Webber at red bull because that is what Vettle and Horner wants as well as Webber. I can't see Hamilton going somewhere where he is not top dog. RB has Vettle, who has been with RB the past ~10 years, and Ferrari has, in my opinion even though i love Webber, the best driver on the track bar none. I dont think there has been enough "bad political" moves by anyone this year and the biggest mix up would be schu retiring and replacements from there. O and BTW from the last race I definitely do not like Pastor Maldanado. I don't like LH but definitely do NOT like PM at all now.
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 04:59 AM
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Terrible news regarding Villotta, at least she's still alive, but losing an eye is an awful thing for anybody.

I'm guessing she had her test role due to her bags of cash though, this video hardly puts her in a good light.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJZKh...e_gdata_player
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Looks like a very wet weekend in Silverstone - glad I didnt buy a ticket and can now enjoy it in my armchair in front of the TV. Feel sorry for the fans who've been told to stay away from qualy though

Who will be the rain-meister this time around then ? Surley the Ferraris can't be in with a chance in these conditions. Maybe it might play into Jensens hands....
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 12:36 AM
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They're advising spectators to stay away from Silverstone today for the qualifying session.

Easy for the organisers to say, but I bet the money grabbing basts aren't offering a refund for the lost day or for the ridiculous sh1t field that they'll be calling a car park.
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 12:37 AM
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They are offering full refunds
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