Who will get the chance at Ferrari?

I think it's 50% Felipe 40% Hulk 10% Schumi or someone else, at this point. Hulk will have lost some credit now after Di Resta's strong showing at Singapore - just like at Toro Rosso, the Force India drivers are cancelling each other's chance to look good. I can't see Di Resta to Ferrari, it's a total misfit of personality and Ferrari actually consider that as a factor. It's not like Hulk is a stereotypical cheap-talking, womanizer Italian neither but he's better than funeral-personified Paul. Even if Paul's probably just about slightly the better driver.

Not if Vettel is supposed to be joining in 2014

I just dont see Vettel going to Ferrari for 2014.

Red Bull gets left without a lead driver? Dont think so.

Red Bull could go for Kimi for 2014

Thats still a step back from Vettel. I think they'd be wise to do whatever they can to keep Vettel, which is part of why I dont think its at all certain Vettel would leave for Ferrari.

Thats still a step back from Vettel. I think they'd be wise to do whatever they can to keep Vettel, which is part of why I dont think its at all certain Vettel would leave for Ferrari.

Thats still a step back from Vettel.

Edited by Mauseri, 01 October 2012 - 20:49.

Funny, cuz Di Resta seems to have bags more personality than Hulkenberg, but that could simply be the language shyness on the Hulk's part. I dont see that this would matter too much. Both drivers seem to be about equal overall and both have lots of potential and raw talent. I'd welcome either one to Ferrari, short or longer term.

Who I really want to see in Ferrari(other than Vettel) is Grosjean one day. Wont happen with his current manager, but I think he's gonna be one of the newer talents that rises above the current crop.

The monotone darlek ? You must be joking I've never ever seen such a dull personality as Paul di Resta. There is more charisma in a letterbox!

Edited by Seanspeed, 01 October 2012 - 21:16.

Schumacher seems to be the best option for Ferrari untill Vettel makes the switch.
Would make for a great story to, it will be epic for sure...

Edited by Massa_f1, 01 October 2012 - 21:24.

I am very surprised at the Hulk and Di Resta rumors. You have to ask yourself if either of them get the drive what is the point in the Ferrari driver academy when they refused to sign Perez for not being experienced enough?

I dont think it would worry Alonso to much as Alonso would be faster than Schumacher on most race weekends. It is a bigger name than Massa which is what Alonso has apparently asked for.

I dont think it'd end up nearly as great as some people think it would. Alonso would be a much tougher opponent than Rosberg and Schumacher's already having a tough time trying to beat him.

Edited by Pits, 01 October 2012 - 21:34.

Seems alright to me.

And I see that Kimi fans got defensive over my comment about him not being as good as Vettel. Should have expected that, I guess.

Anyways, Ferrari know what they'd be getting with Kimi. I dont see it happening unless Kimi takes a large paycut. No way are Ferrari gonna pay him big bucks after last time.

I would guess that Ferrari would pay Kimi more than he is getting at Lotus atm,so it would be a pay rise rather than a pay cut as his former Ferrari wages would be irrelavent

I would guess that Ferrari would pay Kimi more than he is getting at Lotus atm,so it would be a pay rise rather than a pay cut as his former Ferrari wages would be irrelavent

Edited by discover23, 02 October 2012 - 02:18.

I am sure Alonso would trash who ever comes as a replacement for Massa - he is now driving better than ever. Massa knows the team very well, other drivers would simply struggle to adjust.. They will all just perform like Fisichella did.. and when that happens we'll have 789 pages of Alonso and his # 1 status.
Mark my words.

Edited by George Costanza, 02 October 2012 - 04:06.

Seems alright to me.

And I see that Kimi fans got defensive over my comment about him not being as good as Vettel. Should have expected that, I guess.

Anyways, Ferrari know what they'd be getting with Kimi. I dont see it happening unless Kimi takes a large paycut. No way are Ferrari gonna pay him big bucks after last time.

You are talking as if Kimi is waiting for a Ferrari seat. What makes you think Kimi is willing to drive for Ferrari?

I doubt it was his lack of experience. More likely they just weren't as impressed with him as some other people seem to be. A driver academy can only do so much. They cant force a driver to get better. Lots of reasons to doubt whether Perez was right for the job.

If they haven't been impressed by Perez I can't imagine them being impressed by Di Resta or Hulkenberg either though, so I agree with massa_f1 that those rumors seem very unlikely to be true.

Edited by Kingshark, 02 October 2012 - 06:11.

I am sure Alonso would trash who ever comes as a replacement for Massa - he is now driving better than ever. Massa knows the team very well, other drivers would simply struggle to adjust.. They will all just perform like Fisichella did.. and when that happens we'll have 789 pages of Alonso and his # 1 status.
Mark my words.

The monotone darlek ? You must be joking I've never ever seen such a dull personality as Paul di Resta. There is more charisma in a letterbox!

F1 | Ferrari: Nico Hulkenberg avrebbe già firmato

Londra, 2 ottobre 2012 – Ultim’ora. Si è in attesa dell’annuncio ufficiale. Esperti vicino a Maranello hanno confermato che Nico Hulkenberg avrebbe già firmato un accordo con la Ferrari per il 2013.

La conferma definitiva dovrebbe arrivare non prima del GP di Corea. Sarà un tedesco a sostituire Felipe Massa alla scuderia del Cavallino Rampante, ma non è Michel Schumacher abbandonato dalla Mercedes per Lewis Hamilton.

http://www.f1passion...be-gia-firmato/

Hulkenberg already signed with Ferrari for 2013, announcement not before the Korean GP.

http://www.f1passion...be-gia-firmato/

Hulkenberg already signed with Ferrari for 2013, announcement not before the Korean GP.

If true then it makes a mockery of their stance on Perez, or is it a case of Hulk being willing to play second fiddle where Perez wasn't.

Hulkenberg has no sponsors, he has no backing at all, he´s his own man, so considering that, a seat with Force India for one year or a seat with Ferrari for one year?

If he does better than Massa (not a difficult task) and scores a few podiums, his value will increase.

Edited by sofarapartguy, 02 October 2012 - 08:40.

I just dont see Vettel going to Ferrari for 2014.

Red Bull gets left without a lead driver? Dont think so.

I think Massa will get a year's extension, then Webber will go there for 2014 as Alonso's #2. I dont think that boat has 100% completely sailed for Webber, if he's strong enough for Red Bull in the first half of 2013 and Massa stinks it up again, I dont think he'll be conned into staying at Red Bull again. Not after the way things have gone since Silverstone this year.

Yeah, let's just jump to conclusions, preferably those in line with our prejudices.

You know pretty well that there is a lot more to driver signings than the drivers attributes. Like sponsor connections, marketing, etc. Hülkenberg might simply be a better commercial fit while arguably, at this point in time, a similar performance prospect to Perez. With the latter, while he has been impressive on occasion, he has also been mediocre on others. The highs, his two second place finishes, came about under rather special circumstances I see let's see how he does after 6 or so races in a top team vs. Button before declaring him the next big thing.

http://www.f1passion...be-gia-firmato/

Hulkenberg already signed with Ferrari for 2013, announcement not before the Korean GP.