De La Rosa to HRT
Hispania Racing Team have confirmed that Pedro De La Rosa will race for them next season. The 40 year old Spaniard (41 in February) has signed a two year contract, and he becomes the first Spaniard to sign for the Spanish team. He will also be HRT's 8th driver in its 3 year history. Pedro did race at this years Canadian GP, replacing the injured Sergio Perez. He also drove for Sauber in 2010, but on got 1 finish in the top 10. He is a well known figure in the paddock, and he should supply HRT with plenty of F1 knowledge. It is unknown who will take the second seat at Hispania. Vitantonio Liuzzi had seemed keen, but after this signing, will they now want a young driver who could bring in sponsorship money?
Pic to Virgin?, and Grosjean to Lotus? and more...
The rumour mill has started to kick in, with next years driver line-up starting to fill up. The main rumours are at Lotus. Obviously, their decision rests on Robert Kubica's fitness. However, as the days go by, it is surely looking less and less likely that he will return for the first race next season. To fill in his shoes, it looks like Romain Grosjean will get another go at F1. The Swiss driver drove for Renault after replacing Nelson Piquet Jnr, but he was shunned after only half a season. But, after good driving down the formulas, he looks to have caught the eye of the Lotus' bosses.
Another driver looking even more likely to return is Kimi Raikkonen. It now seems only a matter of time before Williams announce next year's driver line-up, and Kimi looks set to take one of the space. If that means that they let go of Rubens Barrichello, it is yet to be seen. However, it is reported that Raikkonen's Williams team mate would be Pastor Maldonado.
Marussia seemed to have decided on next year's drivers as well. Partnering Timo Glock seems to be Charles Pic. He impressed for them in last weeks Abu Dhabu Young Drivers Tests, and he seems likely to replace Jerome D'Ambrosio in the final spot on the grid.
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