Zitat"No, there is no announcement or anything," Grosjean said. "Everything is open for the future, I feel good here but I think they are trying to solve the financial trouble and it puts everything else on the back foot.
Finally a comment from Gro about the money problems. Lets see, if Boullier or Lopez will bash him like Kimi.... " title="waiting" />
it just proves that Kimi made right choice leaving this team since they are in a deep trouble if can't bite a bullet and sign Gro. I am sure his contract is not that expensive. No, they are waiting for any source of money...
What's next? Massa and Maldonaldo driving for them next year? Or Petrov who allegedly got 30mil Euros for a season as a backing...
Zitat"No, there is no announcement or anything," Grosjean said. "Everything is open for the future, I feel good here but I think they are trying to solve the financial trouble and it puts everything else on the back foot.
Finally a comment from Gro about the money problems. Lets see, if Boullier or Lopez will bash him like Kimi....
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ZitatPastor Maldonado set for Williams F1 exit By Jonathan Noble Monday, October 28th 2013, 10:56 GMT
Pastor Maldonado and his PDVSA backers are in the final stages of talks that will secure their exit from Williams, and clear the way for Felipe Massa's arrival.
After weeks of speculation about the future of the Venezuelan driver, who has endured a troubled time at Williams this year, high-level sources have revealed he will be racing elsewhere next season.
Although it is understood a deal to leave Williams has not yet been finalised, it is anticipated that matters will be resolved imminently to allow Maldonado to sign a contract elsewhere.
Maldonado has already held 2014 talks with Lotus, Sauber and Force India, with the Ā£20 million per season backing of the oil company a major attraction.
His hopes of a Lotus deal rest on the team not pulling off an investment deal with Quantum Motorsports as that tie-up would provide the outfit with the financial means to secure its preferred option of Nico Hulkenberg.
The other teams are in no rush to finalise their plans, and are now awaiting confirmation from Maldonado that he is a free agent.
Although PDVSA's original five-year deal with Williams runs until the end of 2015, it is understood there will likely be an agreement reached to ensure the team is compensated for the change of plans.
That income, allied to any fresh commercial backing from Brazil that the team can secure if it signs Massa to race alongside Valtteri Bottas, should ensure that Williams is financially secure heading in to next year.
Speaking earlier this month, Maldonado openly admitted he was frustrated at Williams and would prefer to stay at home in 2014 than race in uncompetitive machinery again.
"I really need a good car to enjoy it, and this year I'm not enjoying it," Maldonado told AUTOSPORT.
"I'm living a really bad moment and I need some motivation to keep doing my best.
"I want something more. I'm here for something more."
#F1 It looks like @Lotus_F1Team chooses @Pastormaldo money over @NicoHulkenberg talent. AMuS (in German): http://ams.to/5z
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ZitatLotus takes money instead of talent?
The lack of money is driving the team to irrational decisions when the driver choice . Sponsors are more important than talent. Therefore, Pastor Maldonado goes with better chances in the negotiations with Lotus when Nico Hulkenberg . Some say the deal was even fixed.
Nico Hulkenberg is a poor dog. Where he goes, he is put off . Because he has no sponsor in the back, who pays him a cockpit. The race for the last cockpits of Formula 1 for 2014 is to race to the largest dowry. And Pastor Maldonado has to offer.
Allegedly, the Venezuelans , thanks to the support of PDVSA, the Venezuelan oil cartel between 35 and 50 million euros in the luggage . Although the new government in Venezuela freezes most sponsor deals in motor sports , but Maldonado seems to be untouchable. The winner of the 2012 Spanish GP is a hero in his homeland. Williams gets severance pay and Massa
Bad luck that he contracts with PDVSA and Williams 2015 only . Claire Williams had traveled to Caracas in advance of the Japanese GP . Allegedly discussed the conditions under which Maldonado and his sponsor prematurely come from the contracts . It is said that PDVSA has a wholesome severance .
This would give Williams room at the drivers choice . One need not necessarily bring one of money. A two- year deal with Felipe Massa will be nearing completion . If the Brazilian oil company Petrobras brings money in tow , the better. Williams has long been negotiated with his former partners fuel .
Dries up the source of Quantum ?
So that Maldonado would be free for Lotus . Like last year, bad news from Enstone penetrate to the outside. The money was scarce, wages were not paid, the production lie on ice, it would have accumulated more than 100 million euros in debt and the engineers ran in droves over the competition. Whether deliberately spread rumors or true, is difficult to judge from the outside .
Team owner Gerard Lopez replied : "People can not expect most debt I have with myself . " The funny thing is that Lotus brought new parts to the car in the last race . The longer wheelbase is only one example . Side boxes with new flow organizers another . Somewhere yet to be money.
The fact is that Lotus in 2014 fresh money need if you want to ride in the future with Red Bull , Ferrari and Mercedes. A lot of money . An Arab investor named Quantum should bring for 35 percent of the team in the next five years, $ 270 million . That would have been for Lopez of winning the lottery . However, the payment of money drags on . Perhaps the source dries up completely.
Maldonado is Hulkenberg in the way
This is a great opportunity Maldonado . Therefore it is on the list of candidates at Lotus in the first place . And Nico Hulkenberg has moved into second place . He can only offer its services on the track and have to hope for a miracle. Paid for the quantity or a big sponsor docks .
But miracles are rare in this sport. The technology race is a voracious octopus. Because sponsors are scarce , drivers are to sponsors. Team boss Eric Boullier publicly urged Lopez to ensure clarity , so you can finally commit the drivers for 2014. Even Romain Grosjean has no commitment .
Some claim that Maldonado has a leg to Lotus cockpit. And that Hulkenberg has the choice to either go for Force India and Sauber. A tough choice . You could also read: Which engine is better in 2014 , the Mercedes or Ferrari ?
Zitat von icemaidDoes that mean the Quantum deal is off? But the tweet says "looks like" so maybe still not so certain yet.
If its true than Gro won't be too pleased, as I remember he prefers Hulk.
Zitat von YiNingI don't know if Quantum will ever become reality... but it doesn't look too good, I thought they supposed to announce something on 29th Oct which is today...
Since Maldo try to get out of William it must mean he will take the sponsor to a better team... if Maldo went to Lotus then I don't know where Hulk will go don't like this at all
New is coming through from Austin Texas, that Lotus are attempting to engage the services of Nico Hulkenberg for the final 2 races of the season. Werner Heinz has verbally confirmed that negotiations are taking place today.
Update (GMT 19:15) Werner Heinz has confirmed that Hulkenberg had an offer from Lotus to drive for them in Austin and Brazil, but has declined it.
There have been several days of negotiations behind the scenes to make this happen – including a seat fitting at Enstone.
No coherent explanation has yet emerged from Heinz as to why they turned down the offer, however, Nico will now drive for Sauber until at least the end of 2013.
Lotus were clearly looking for an experienced driver to assist them in their push to overtake Ferrari or Mercedes for 3rd place in the championship. With 72 hours to go, the choice must be now between the experience of Kovalainen and the youth of their reserve driver Davide Valsecchi. http://thejudge13.com/2013/11/12/daily-f...ed%20by%20Lotus
quoteMcLaren 'lacked organisation and humility' - Perez "2013 was probably the worst season in history for McLaren" - Sergio Perez
Nov.13 (GMM) Sergio Perez's marriage to McLaren seems definitely over, as the Mexican criticised the great British team at the tail end of its disappointing 2013 season.
Multiple authoritative sources are reporting that the Woking based team has decided to replace Perez after just a single season with its development rookie Kevin Magnussen.
It is unlikely McLaren will make the news official before this weekend's US Grand Prix, as the Austin circuit is just 250 miles from Mexico, making it Perez's de-facto 'home' race.
But Perez this week hinted that bad news is indeed looming when, at a sponsor event near Mexico City, he described 2013 as "the most disappointing season in my career".
EFE news agency also quoted the 23-year-old as saying 2013 was "probably the worst season in history" for McLaren, adding that it was difficult to show his potential "with a car that bad".
"I'm very disappointed," he is now quoted by Brazil's Totalrace.
"I think when your goals are much higher than your results, you get disappointed. And that goes for both sides.
"It's a great team, I have no doubt of it, with a very capable crew, but I think it lacked organisation and a little bit of humility to face the reality," Perez continued.
"During the season, being a great team, McLaren took a long time to recognise the reality of where we were, which was scoring points on a good weekend, and not winning races.
"The team took time to realise it," he added.
Perez said he doesn't blame McLaren's team principal, Martin Whitmarsh.
"I think Martin is a great leader, I have nothing (bad) to say about him. But a team does not depend only on the leader, it depends on many things that were not good enough," said Perez.
So with the news about Perez's departure only now awaiting official confirmation, many have immediately linked the newly-available Mexican with a move to Force India.
Perez said: "I have to see what is the best option for the future. Before anything else, I support my country and that is what keeps me going forwards."
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