Maybe DV will have a chance in Brazil, in F1 you never know...
Feels sorry for him, especially he seems like a Kimi fanboy.

Here are some more words from him (translated by me at midnight and after a couple of drinks with friends, so have mercy)

"He called me yesterday morning (Eric Boullier), while I was going to the circuit, and said to me: 'Look David, let me explain: the reason is that there are new investors in the team - that's why is not only me in person to decide, but a group of people - and the fact is that Kovalainen has already had so many seasons in Formula 1, some with McLaren 3/4 years ago when he fought in the top with a competitive car which also won the championship, so his experience, his biggest name, his greatest appeal assured him the victory during the voting"

They had attempted to take Hulkenberg, but couldn't make it, they had tried to take Maldonado, but they couldn't make it and when it was time to vote to elect between me and Kovalainen, most chose Kovalainen. And when they asked me what I thought I told them, 'Look Boullier, I if I was in your place I would have taken Hulkenberg for sure! Even between Maldonado and me, I would have thought about it, but with someone that was almost withdrawn from F1 like Kovalainen, who has been the last three years with machines that raced in the back, that even him hasn't raced this year, and just for motivation and desire to give a break I would have taken Valsecchi. Yet, you are the boss and you can decide what you want and I accept it. 'Therefore, I am left feeling bad, but I accepted it in good way.
" Taken from an interview with Davide Valsecchi this evening to "Starting Grid"

I must say I'm pretty happy for Heikki. Hope he does 2 strong races and is then able to show up

It feels realy weird for me to have a free practice in the afternoon :

Anyway, lets see how Kovalinen goes

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At Lotus, Kimi Raikkonen produced what could be the most expensive sick note ever seen in our sport. Several drivers were in line to move into what is still a prime race seat, before it was announced yesterday that Heikki Kovalainen will make his much-awaited return to the category. It will be interesting to see how quickly he can get up to speed with the E21 that Romain Grosjean is now getting a lot out of.

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http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/674

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15/11/2013
STOP / GO - 2013 UNITED STATES GP, FP1
A stop / start first Free Practice session in Austin means that time for drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Romain Grosjean is limited, however there’s still plenty do during the first day of the United States 2013 Grand Prix weekend…

ROMAIN GROSJEAN, E21-04
Position: P11
Fastest Lap: 1:39.238
Laps Completed: 13
HEIKKI KOVALAINEN, E21-05
Position: P13
Fastest Lap: 1:39.487
Laps Completed: 18

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http://www.lotusf1team.com/2013-US-GP-Fr...e-1-report.html

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15/11/2013
STEP BY STEP - 2013 UNITED STATES GP, FP2
Heikki Kovalainen finishes his first day’s running in 5th place, with Romain Grosjean in 8th and a total of 74 laps completed between them.

ROMAIN GROSJEAN, E21-04
Position: P8
Fastest Lap: 1:38.255
Laps Completed: 33
HEIKKI KOVALAINEN, E21-05
Position: P5
Fastest Lap: 1:38.073
Laps Completed: 41

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http://www.lotusf1team.com/2013-US-GP-Fr...e-2-Report.html

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Heikki Kovalainen @H_Kovalainen
Note from today after practice - seem to have borrowed my friends underwear! Figured out my own will arrive tomorrow!

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toni vilander @toni_vilander
@H_Kovalainen keep using them... Seems to be working nicely! #jahanaa

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But for sure the shoes will be hard to fill

Quali is over. Gro on P3 Heikki on P8.
The Lotus is fast this weekend.
I miss Kimi

No coments on the Race yet... Missing Kimi?

Sure I missed Kimi
It was a boring race to see. I dont know if it was only boring because Kimi was not there I hope Sonny and Yi-Ning had fun.
Sad, that Heikki make only P15

Kind words from Hami

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Lewis Hamilton 'very happy' with U.S. GP but doesn't care for drivers' title placing
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With Kimi Raikkonen sitting out the final two races to undergo back surgery, Hamilton's 12-point haul from Austin moved him ahead of the absent Finn into third place in the Drivers' Championship.

Red Bull's Mark Webber now needs to outscore Hamilton by seven points at next week's Interlagos finale to deny the Briton his first top-three season placing since 2008. However, Hamilton himself isn't bothered by the prospective achievement.

"It doesn't mean anything. Plus the guy that was in third is not even racing, so it doesn't mean anything to me," Hamilton insisted.
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http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/24181/...s-title-placing

Some pictures from yesterday. Seb steal the hat from a poor cowgirl
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He was a bit yesterday.
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Seb make the other drinking Jägermeister It a kind of herbal liqueur
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Seems Mark dont like it
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8 wins in one season. Great record Seb
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I'm happy for him, but I think is best for him if next year he doesn't win.