Coulthard has signed with Red Bull for 2006 hasn't he?
I'm sure of it
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Coulthard has signed with Red Bull for 2006 hasn't he?
I'm sure of it
he has?
hmm well then im not too sure who else could take Buttons place (if he leaves)... 0_o
wouldnt mind seeing Rubens behind the wheel of a BAR though...
I know Red Bull said they want to extend his contract for 2006 and David was happy to do so, if he has signed on the dotted line i'm not sure.
lol Rubens and Sato becomes team mate? ahaha
They dont seem to like each other especially after Sato crash his car into Rubens' in nurburgring last year.
Personally i dont like Rubens.. (gah.. i Hate everyone in ferrari team) and Sato contract with BAR Honda ends in the end of 2005, he might get deserted. well no offense to Sato's fans, he is also my favorite driver and i hope his contract to be extended.
About Sauber take over, im curious wat Jacques Villeneuve fate going to be.. after doing so bad so far this year and having Massa (sauber 2nd driver) to surpass his performance.
How long has sato been driving in F1 for?.. hes doing ok but seems to make similar mistakes to webber eg. charging in to overtake etc.
Honda used to supply engines to williams back in the day... soo i kinda see this happening again, just my opinion.
Sounds like a good season to stay where you are and see how the teams adapt to the new rule changes.
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'Wait and see' for Jenson
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(GMM) 'Wait and see.'
That's the official line at present on one of the keys to the 2006 F1 driver silly-season.
Jenson Button recoiled when asked if he's likely to steer a BAR-Honda or a Williams next year.
He told newspaper The Guardian: ''I can't discuss anything of a contractual nature.''
25-year-old Button's BAR contract can be quashed if the English driver does not get within 75 per cent of the title leader's tally by August.
It's obvious the clause will not be fulfilled, perhaps compelling him to join Grove, with an unknown engine for 2006.
All Sir Frank would say was: ''I have huge regard for Jenson ... as a driver.
''(But) I'm really not in a position to discuss this.''
It is quietly suggested that a V8 deal with Honda could persuade Williams to let Button stay at BAR next season.
Brackley boss Nick Fry bristled at the suggestion.
''The two issues are not related,'' he said. ''Obviously Jenson has to think carefully about what will be best for his ... career.''
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Sato started his F1 career in 2002 with team Jordan. in 2003 he moved to BAR as third driver. but in the last GP of 2003 he replaced Jacques Villeneuve to race in Japan. last year he was very aggresive especially in USA GP. but this year it has been worst..
atm he is the only driver that has not get any point :(
LOL to many unconfirmed rumours!!! ahh it hurts my brain. Interesting stuff though, Silly season has begun a little early this year;)
Anyone got new F1 mag?
It has all this in it, I bought it today.
Also got another magazine that reckons Massa is going to Ferrari (Massa's manager is Joan Todt son) and Massa did win European Formula 3000 and was a Ferrari test driver in 03 I think.
Williams might be getting an engine from Toyota but badged Lexus (not a bad idea)
Another interesting thing I read was that Fiat owe $4 billion dollars and that the most likely buyer of Ferrari would be:
1/ Bernie Ecclestone
2/ Dietrich Mateschitz
Also, they made a good point about Renualt.
There new cheif Carlos Ghosn is not a fan of motorsport one little bit, he pulled both teams out of the WRC next year and might be doing the same with Renault F1 by 2007.
Even if they do win, just look at WRC for evidence!
I am god damm psyhic!
Coulthard to remain at Red Bull next season
It will be David's 13th season in F1
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Coulthard will drive for Red Bull in 2006
Red Bull Racing announced today that David Coulthard has extended his contract and will stay with the team as lead driver for 2006, when he will drive the Ferrari-powered RB2.
The experienced 34-year-old joined Red Bull Racing for the start of the 2005 season and quickly established himself as an integral member of the team. While providing a guiding influence for the team's young drivers, Christian Klien and Tonio Liuzzi, he has enjoyed considerable success on the track, claiming two fourth places and scoring points in six of the ten Grands Prix contested so far. At the 2005 Malaysian Grand Prix, he also secured a place in the history books, when he became the highest ever British F1 points-scorer.
Red Bull Racing Sporting Director, Christian Horner commented, "David has clearly demonstrated that he's still one of the top drivers in F1. He's played a vital part in Red Bull Racing's on track credibility so far this season. It was therefore a very easy and natural decision to extend our agreement for 2006 and retain him as our lead driver."
David Coulthard said, "It's been a very positive new experience working with Red Bull Racing. The potential of the team is obvious and it made perfect sense to continue our partnership. Since I started with the team last December, the progress made has been remarkable. I'm looking forward to contributing to the development of the RB2 with the Ferrari engine and enjoying continued success with Red Bull Racing."
Press release
Red Bull Racing
So we think it's...
Ferrari: Michael, XXXX
Renault: Alonso, Fisi
McLaren: Raikkonen, Montoya
Williams: Webber, XXXX
Toyota: Trulli, Ralf
RBR-Ferrari: Coulthard, XXXX
BAR-Honda: Sato, XXXX
BMW: Heidfeld, XXXX
Unconfirmed: Massa, Jenson, Villeneuve, Barichello, Wurz, the rest.