"getchapopcorn" (getchapopcorn)
12/12/2013 at 09:22 • Filed to: F1, Sergio Perez, Force India
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"getchapopcorn" (getchapopcorn)
12/12/2013 at 09:22 • Filed to: F1, Sergio Perez, Force India | 0
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It's great to announce my new team as Force India. Coming here was always my first choice and I'm really happy everything has now been confirmed. I want to say thank you to Vijay and the whole team for giving me the opportunity. This is a young team with a lot of determination and they've produced competitive cars for the last few years. It's all change for next season with the new regulations, but I already have a good feeling about 2014. My plan now is to visit the factory and get to know everyone in the team.
Perez
He already has several podium finishes to his name and being chosen by McLaren last year was a clear indication that he is a driver to watch for the future. By pairing Sergio alongside Nico, we enter the new season with an extremely competitive line-up, which will go toward helping us achieve our goals for the new season. Coming here was always my first choice and I'm really happy everything has now been confirmed. This is a young team with a lot of determination and they've produced competitive cars for the last few years. It's all change for next season with the new regulations, but I already have a good feeling about 2014.
Mallya
What's the deal with Sutil?!
Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
> getchapopcorn
12/12/2013 at 09:32 |
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This was a mere formality, it's been squared away for a few weeks. Sutil is middling at best and didn't have near the money that Perez brings with him. It's a simple solution: arguably a better driver, equivalent at least, and more money.
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getchapopcorn
> Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
12/12/2013 at 09:36 |
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How did I miss any news on this? I feel like a terrible f1 fan right now. Does Sutil have any leads?
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Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
> getchapopcorn
12/12/2013 at 09:37 |
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I think it's safe to say that Sutil is probably out, unless one of the backmarker teams wants to pick him up given that he does apparently bring some sponsorship.
The driver market was getting pretty silly there for a while, so it wouldn't have been difficult to miss information like this.
EL_ULY
> getchapopcorn
12/12/2013 at 09:56 |
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AJUA!!! Also good for me, Force India merch is a tad cheaper than McLaren. Ay te miro en Austin Checo, dale gas compa!
PushToStart
> getchapopcorn
12/12/2013 at 10:10 |
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Sutil is likely done, however his most likely spot is a seat at Sauber. DiResta is in the same position, with Sauber being his most likely bet, although according to an interview I read recently, he's not too optimistic about it...
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getchapopcorn
> PushToStart
12/12/2013 at 10:11 |
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Yeah after seeing this I decided to use this here lookin' box to sure the proverbial interwebz. I have to say, I'm not too much a fan of what I'm seeing.
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getchapopcorn
> getchapopcorn
12/12/2013 at 10:16 |
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This pay driver crap is just getting ridiculous. If they want to eat up the backmarkers then that's all well and good, but putting them in serious cars is out right stupid. What's the point of racing if you can't afford to make a driver selection on talent.
I would also like to differentiate between a 'pay driver' like Mag would have been if McLaren had found him a spot on another team back in the field as opposed to 'pay driver' like Maldonado who brings completely unrelated financial backing that is based upon who the driver is/where the driver comes from, etc. instead of "I think this person has what it takes to pilot a F1 car."