Comments on: Name a future F1 race winner

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:50:29 +0000

Since we’re discussing future race winners, I’m going to pick at the current field, since they’re “half-way” there already.

I think Timo Glock could have a shout in the near future, providing Toyota doesn’t collapse. Nico Rosberg will surely win a Race at some point if he gets into a better team. For sentimental reasons, I sincerely hope Nick Heidfeld stands on the top step in time, it would be sad if he doesn’t.

For the guys who aren’t in F1 yet, I think Senna’s got to be my pick, he’s a flat out driver and I love his style!

By: JLS

JLS — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:53:51 +0000

With the USF1 now confirmed, anderson will need at least an experienced driver. There is Richard Antinucci – nephew of former F1 driver Eddie Cheever.

I would also take a chance on Jonathan Bomarito, Charlie Kimball, the 2008 FBMW Pacific runner-up Sean-McDonagh, and if no sponsor for RLR – Ryan Hunter-Reay.

Hunter-Reay was originally as a part of the inagural Red Bull Driver Search in 2002. But he was pulled off along with AJ Allmendinger to CCWS contracts.

By: terrie cairnes

terrie cairnes — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:17:36 +0000

it has to be Bruno Senna of course.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:29:19 +0000

Really looking forward to Sweden in lost nations. Interesting to hear it from one who isn´t swedish.

By: sajonaraman

sajonaraman — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:05:46 +0000

Karol Basz. I bet none of you has ever heard about this young lad. No trophies to his name yet, but he’s a karting hopefull driving in Mubica’s newly founded team. I’d say in 2013 we’ll hear of him driving in some single seater formula. Mark my words guys. I’ve said the same about Kubica when he was only 16.

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:11:55 +0000

Hi Mike – That series started out as being just countries that had produced world champions but didn’t have a driver in F1 any more. But a few people have suggested other countries that have rich F1 histories but no world champions, who I’d like to cover anyway. So I think I’ll do some more later, including one on Sweden, and Mexico, and some others.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:54:07 +0000

Hi Keith,

In “Lost Nations of F1″ didn’t you overlook Sweden? The late Ronnie Petersen, Stefan Johannsen etc?

By: James

James — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:02:27 +0000

Di Resta’s case is interesting. OK, 2 years of DTM but what about in the past when there’s been drivers competing in multiple series?

Here’s a thought though, if USGP (or is it USF1?) comes to fruition, what about Dario Franchitti as driver – well known in the US and I’m sure he wouldn’t be adverse to a shot in F1? Then again whether a new team run by Americans could win in a few seasons is another question entirely…

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:12:36 +0000

Yep he was on there when Hamilton was but I’ve never heard anything about it either.

By: Steven Roy

Steven Roy — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:59:33 +0000

Giedo van der Garde is on the McLaren young driver program so if he delivers he has a chance of a good car. I was surprised to see him named when I was going through the McLaren site last week because I had no idea that he was involved with them.