Bruno Senna out of F1?

This thread wasnt created to discuss the merits of Bruno's driving skills.
I guess the mods got so sick of this type of discussion hence why all the threads got closed down.

This thread is ENQUIRING ABOUT BRUNO'S PLANS FOR 2013 BE IT IN F1 OR ANOTHER SERIES.

Please leave all the discussions about what you think about his driving skills / comparisons to other drivers in another thread..

He's had a bad luck career no doubt. I just wonder how much different things would have been had Honda not pulled out of F1 at the end of 2008 when he seemed certain to have the drive for 2009 (In what turned out to be a race winning car). Instead he wound up with the complete opposite, Hispania.

I've been keeping an eye on his Twitter account to see if something gets spilled, but I've not seen anything to date. I know Juan Kerr said in the Bruno Senna topic he would be driving for Force India in 2013, but I've seen nothing to indicate he will even be a real consideration for the seat. I believe Caterham may be his only option, and with Petrov as the other option, I have real doubts as to his chances of getting onto the grid. Not to say it can't happen, but it seems unlikely.

Petrov option obviously died away due to his management not getting more funding. So Senna might be still in for another seat - however, another very bad seat.

Petrov option obviously died away due to his management not getting more funding. So Senna might be still in for another seat - however, another very bad seat.

Bruno Senna remains hopeful he will be on the Formula 1 grid next season despite having lost his seat at Williams.

The Brazilian has been replaced by Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas, who will partner Pastor Maldonado from the 2013 season.

Senna has been in talks with Caterham and Force India and is believed to be still in the running for a seat with both teams.

AUTOSPORT understands that Senna tested a DTM car for Mercedes at Estoril last week, but he says he is still working hard to secure a slot for what would be his second full season in F1.

"You're never relaxed until you have a nice signed contract, but we're working very hard," Senna told AUTOSPORT. "Chris [Goodwin, manager] is a busy little bee. He's been doing his job very well.

"Hopefully before the end of the year we'll have a nice clear path to follow."

Senna insisted that having to make way for Bottas in 15 Friday practice sessions during the season made his year more difficult.

The Brazilian reckons he still did a good job considering his relative lack of experience.

"It's a tough world championship," he added. "This has probably been the toughest Formula 1 world championship in many years. I think that coming into it as my first real year in Formula 1 was already a challenge.

"And then missing practice sessions all over the season, probably missing about 30 per cent of all the practice sessions of the year, is a lot of practice missed.

"That probably puts you in a position where you shouldn't be at the start, only by a couple of tenths sometimes.

"It's made my year much more difficult. But still I've learned a lot. It's been a very big learning curve for me, and a very good one."

Here's where the Force India rumor comes from, perhaps;

Bruno Senna remains hopeful he will be on the 2013 Formula 1 grid

Edited by BoschKurve, 15 January 2013 - 20:15.

Thanks for the link.

I think he needs to start considering driving in the DTM for 2013. It might not be ideal, but plenty of other drivers have had to accept if they want to drive for a living they have to stick to other race series. Although I wonder how long his major sponsors would stick around.

Of course I could be completely wrong and he will be on the F1 grid in 2013.

Edited by r4mses, 16 January 2013 - 09:52.

Edited by BoozeBaron, 16 January 2013 - 14:09.

Just saw on Twitter a RUMOR that someone is at Force India now - and they're gonna announce Senna...

Hey, it's Twitter and the Internet, so it's gotta be true eh....

https://twitter.com/...541495901732864

I love the internet, it's given a voice to many people who wouldn't otherwise have one. Myself included.

If he is right, then he will have managed to scoop all the F1 media sources which is no small feat in itself.

I love the internet, it's given a voice to many people who wouldn't otherwise have one. Myself included.

If he is right, then he will have managed to scoop all the F1 media sources which is no small feat in itself.

He hasn't scooped anything, there's two parts to the statement. The first is that the driver line-up is settled. He added on that the gossip is Senna. Something you could have got from this thread.

Edited by BoschKurve, 16 January 2013 - 14:28.

Indeed and agreed... I thought the 'delay' was over whether Force India would even be able to field a team this season with all of VJ's "issues"... Guess Sahara came thru after all - and yeah, this would scoop most F1 media pundits #LovinIt! )))))

Edited by tractionman, 16 January 2013 - 14:56.

Interesting that Caterham and Force India have stretched their decisions to quite late and Bruno Senna is talking to both. Hmmmm....

As much as id like to believe that "tweet" i cant help but think its BS.
I dont understand the mentality of people who get kicks spreading lies like that.....
*BUT* if it is true, then great, i think its a solid lineup.

If Force India or Caterham was going to announce something, I'm sure it would be between 10-3. I've never seen a driver announcement being late or early.

Any news?
Force India would be great, Caterham not so much.. but better than nothing i guess

According to Saward Bruno is out of F1.

Out of F1 at last. Hate to point it out, but I'm happy. He's had too many chances. It's commonly agreed that pay drivers aren't a good thing for F1. Let a young, new talent have the remaining open F1 seats.

Bruno is the best choice for Force India. The guy has not had a good full season in F1 yet. First the HRT fiasco, then a few races for Lotus in which he was promising, then a season at poort Williams where he was constantly under threat of Bottas stepping in for 2013.
Give the bloke a fair, full season in a decent car and he will show you what he can do.

Out of F1 at last. Hate to point it out, but I'm happy. He's had too many chances. It's commonly agreed that pay drivers aren't a good thing for F1. Let a young, new talent have the remaining open F1 seats.

Edited by BoschKurve, 03 February 2013 - 20:54.

Senna had FP1 in Australia, Monaco, Canada, Singapore and USA.

Australia: Destroyed by Maldonado.
Monaco: Out-qualified by Maldonado again. Scored 1 point while his teammate crashed with an HRT.
Canada: Out performed by Maldonado all weeked long.
Singapore: Annihilated by Maldonado.
USA: The only weekend where he was close to Maldonado. Still, Pastor out qualified and out raced him.

People, please stop making excuses. He's not good enough for F1, sadly, which as quite a shame as he seems to be such a nice bloke.

Senna had FP1 in Australia, Monaco, Canada, Singapore and USA.

Australia: Destroyed by Maldonado.
Monaco: Out-qualified by Maldonado again. Scored 1 point while his teammate crashed with an HRT.
Canada: Out performed by Maldonado all weeked long.
Singapore: Annihilated by Maldonado.
USA: The only weekend where he was close to Maldonado. Still, Pastor out qualified and out raced him.

People, please stop making excuses. He's not good enough for F1, sadly, which as quite a shame as he seems to be such a nice bloke.

Edited by Shiroo, 03 February 2013 - 21:00.

Senna had FP1 in Australia, Monaco, Canada, Singapore and USA.

Australia: Destroyed by Maldonado.
Monaco: Out-qualified by Maldonado again. Scored 1 point while his teammate crashed with an HRT.
Canada: Out performed by Maldonado all weeked long.
Singapore: Annihilated by Maldonado.
USA: The only weekend where he was close to Maldonado. Still, Pastor out qualified and out raced him.

People, please stop making excuses. He's not good enough for F1, sadly, which as quite a shame as he seems to be such a nice bloke.

The excuses for him are baffling. He's had three chances now, they may not have been ideal but they are three more than most drivers get.

Edited by Nathan, 04 February 2013 - 01:57.

I don't think Bruno was that bad, not relative to Pastor at least.

If you look at 2012 Pastor was in the points 4 times, Bruno 10. I get Pastor scored more, but consistency is important for a mid field team. You don't get Spain 2012 too often.

Surely expecting him to shine without an entirely fair crack of the whip is unfair. I personally would take Bruno Senna over Glock or Petrov any day of the week yet we have loads of people bemoaning their loss. Its hard to see anything here other than his name really working against him.

I think he will do well in a Force India if given a fair chance. He's a good solid driver, and a nice bloke to boot.

That is very convenient to compare number of point finishes. A single win > 20 10th place finishes in terms of points, so much for the consistency!!
Bruno, not even at single point came close to show the brilliance of FW34.

I haven't heard a single complain from Force India drivers (even from the past) who also share their seat for significant number of Friday mornings with test drivers.

Remember when Vettel missed a practice in Abu Dhabi and it meant Webber out qualified him? (I thinking was AD, brake issue?) This proves even one practice session can affect a top driver.

When Heidfeld is without seat, why I should be sorry about Bruno?

Surely expecting him to shine without an entirely fair crack of the whip is unfair. I personally would take Bruno Senna over Glock or Petrov any day of the week yet we have loads of people bemoaning their loss. Its hard to see anything here other than his name really working against him.

I think he will do well in a Force India if given a fair chance. He's a good solid driver, and a nice bloke to boot.