The Formula 1 Thread - 2013
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Originally Posted by Ultra_Nexus' timestamp='1355847585' post='22217447
That was always going to happen. His Dad was Chairman of Aon Corp and paid for his seat 
I also read today that Grosjean has been confirmed at Lotus, and Kobayashi has admitted he won't be in F1 in 2013, despite managing to raise €8m to help his cause.
Kobayashi with years of experience, results, an entire nation behind him and €8m
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We'll see. With no HRT, chances are Chilton will have to get used to starting last, unless he can beat Glock.
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BBC live race coverage:
China, Spain, Canada, Britain, Belgium, Italy, Japan, India and Brazil - plus whichever race is slotted in to the July 21 gap.
Oh, andKaty Suzi Perry is taking Jake's job.
China, Spain, Canada, Britain, Belgium, Italy, Japan, India and Brazil - plus whichever race is slotted in to the July 21 gap.
Oh, and
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His Dad funded as far as GP2, after that he told Max he was on his own.
(From a workmate who is a good friend of the family).
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I hope there's still a slot for Lee McKenzie. She's well respected in the paddock - the daughter of a well known motorsports journalist and she manages some drivers in junior formulae - and has done a good job in her BBC career to date.
I follow her on Twitter and I know she and her Dad were upset she didn't get Humphrey's job ...
I follow her on Twitter and I know she and her Dad were upset she didn't get Humphrey's job ...
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That would have put me off F1 for good!