Comments on: 2010 F1 Drivers – Mercedes GP confirms Nico Rosberg

By: F1Wolf

F1Wolf — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:49:24 +0000

I see you have listed Jose Maria Lopez as a driver for USF1. I thought they were pursuing talent from the United States. This seems like an interesting choice.

They were pursuing talent from USA or at least that was the original agenda. Now it looks like they need money and any talent must come with funding. Basically they are looking for pay drivers. The Lopez announcement came with the condition that he will raise 8 mil USD in personal sponsorship. He has raised some part of it but he still has few mil to go, that's why that conditional clause ...

By: zblkhwk

zblkhwk — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:45:33 +0000

Rosberg has an opportunity to elevate himself from “young talent” to the “elite” class of Hamilton, Alonzo, and Vettel. With the resources of Mercedes, it would be shocking if Silver Arrows was not one of the front runners.

I see you have listed Jose Maria Lopez as a driver for USF1. I thought they were pursuing talent from the United States. This seems like an interesting choice.

By: F1Wolf

F1Wolf — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:36:40 +0000

I really wonder, if Mercedes GP will be as fast as last year.

no one usually knows how good or bad the car is until the first race, although the tests can give some general picture (like this year it was obvious after the last winter tests that Brawn is quick while McLaren about 2.5 secs off the pace). no one can really tell how quick or slow the new Mercedes will be in relation to Ferrari or McLaren or Red Bull. But they have admitted one of the reasons for the dip in form in later part of the season was redirection of some resources towards the 2010 car. Also, unlike their 2009 "Honda" car the new car will be designed for running with Mercedes engine.

By: psychy

psychy — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:14:51 +0000

I really wonder, if Mercedes GP will be as fast as last year. If yes, Nico has good changes for the Championship. I think he is a good driver and with the right car he sure can show it!

By: mr. c.

mr. c. — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:59:11 +0000

is he paid a bonus each time he gets the words “silver” and “arrows” into a sentence?

By: John

John — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:32:36 +0000

Nico, Excellent decision. Ross Brawn will give you the edge you need to make the podium home. I just hope that the car allows you to show your true talents. From Karts to GP@ to F1 I have been inspired by your abilities to navigate a circuit just as your father did years ago. Time to teach the big boys a lesson or to about the champion blood that flows through your vains. I am a long time Williams supporter….BUT ! I will follow you to the Silver Arrows and hope to share in your glory in season 2010. Good Luck and make KEKe proud.