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  1. merstheman

    merstheman F1 Rookie

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    #1 merstheman, Jan 16, 2014
    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..)
     
  2. LightGuy

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

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    #3 tifosi12, Jan 16, 2014
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    william Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 william, Jan 16, 2014
    Kobayashi better than Kovalainen?

    Not quite sure Caterham is on the right track there.
     
  5. Remy Zero

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

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    #6 Bas, Jan 20, 2014
    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.
     
  7. SWB

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    #7 SWB, Jan 20, 2014
    It will be good to have Kamui back in F1 just for the overtaking drama. :)
     
  8. Bas

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    #8 Bas, Jan 20, 2014
    Pic is out. van der Garde not confirmed yet, but there are also not Dutch sponsors on the car anymore...
     
  9. Ferris Bueller

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    #9 Ferris Bueller, Jan 20, 2014
    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.
     
  10. nsxrebel

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    #10 nsxrebel, Jan 20, 2014
    Yes, bring back Kamui!!! Banzai!!
     
  11. SWB

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    #11 SWB, Jan 21, 2014
    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.
     
  12. TifosiUSA

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    #12 TifosiUSA, Jan 22, 2014
    Unquestionably, IMO. Very glad he has a ride.
     
  13. TifosiUSA

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

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

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    #16 merstheman, Jan 23, 2014
    I agree. Kovalainen was overhyped. Never did anything special, IMO.
     

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