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  1. merstheman

    merstheman F1 Rookie

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    I read today on the blog of respected BRazilian F1 journalist Fabio Seixas that Kobayashi is in advanced talks with Caterham to drive for them next year. At least the guy is a good driver, and will help with the show. I think it's great news, if it happens.

    Volta, Koba! | Blog Blog Fábio Seixas | Globoesporte.com

    (site above in portuguese..)
     
    merstheman, Jan 16, 2014
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  2. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ

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    Nothing is more motivated than a good F1 driver thats been sitting on the sidelines for awhile.
    I hope he gets it.
     
    LightGuy, Jan 16, 2014
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  3. tifosi12

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  4. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Kobayashi better than Kovalainen?

    Not quite sure Caterham is on the right track there.
     
    william, Jan 16, 2014
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  5. Remy Zero

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    He doesn't really have a choice. Wasted he was dumped from Sauber for financial issues. He's more than an average driver.
     
    Remy Zero, Jan 19, 2014
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  6. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    Kovalainen has never really done much to really stand out. Sure his teammates have been Hamilton and Alonso. IMO Kobayashi seems about as quick, but he takes bigger risks with overtaking. Something that's needed in F1 and has definitely won him his share in fans. He's pretty damn decent at overtaking too...

    Kovalainen is like many: Quick (but not special quick), but then also accepts his fate of ''ok, I'll finish 7th today then...it's points''. Taking the calculated risks etc.
     
    Bas, Jan 20, 2014
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    It will be good to have Kamui back in F1 just for the overtaking drama. :)
     
    SWB, Jan 20, 2014
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  8. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    Pic is out. van der Garde not confirmed yet, but there are also not Dutch sponsors on the car anymore...
     
    Bas, Jan 20, 2014
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    Kobayashi drives the wheels off the damn car. Regardless of how his talent compares to others, at least he adds excitement. I cant say that for anyother drivers on that team.
     
    Ferris Bueller, Jan 20, 2014
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  10. nsxrebel

    nsxrebel Formula 3

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    Yes, bring back Kamui!!! Banzai!!
     
    nsxrebel, Jan 20, 2014
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    He'll be sporting the number 10 this season. Now the cameras have something to pan to at the back of the grid when he dive bombs the Marussias and maybe the STRs.
     
    SWB, Jan 21, 2014
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    Unquestionably, IMO. Very glad he has a ride.
     
    TifosiUSA, Jan 22, 2014
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    TifosiUSA, Jan 22, 2014
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  14. Igor Ound

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    He's racing for free. Still nice number!
     
    Igor Ound, Jan 22, 2014
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  15. nsxrebel

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    YES, way better than Kovalainen by a long mile!
     
    nsxrebel, Jan 23, 2014
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  16. merstheman

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    I agree. Kovalainen was overhyped. Never did anything special, IMO.
     
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