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**T5qYkHWQ** · 09-16-2009, 05:07 AM

Regarding Barrichello-Brawn situation: as Mercedes is looking to buy into Brawn, it could pave Rosberg's way into the team. Actually if Alonso indeed goes to Ferrari, I personally expect Rosberg and Räikkönen to share the second Brawn/McLaren drive between them. If Alonso doesn't go to Ferrari, Barrichello has a chance to stay in Brawn.

The future of Williams? They haven't reached top level for some time already and looking at Force India's sudden progress, who arguably is racing on a smaller budget than Williams, I must assume Williams' issues can't lay mainly on finances. It feels like the team has 'lost' something after Sam Michael became chief designer in 2005. Also the engine question could be vital here. FI is doing well with MB's, so maybe Williams could finally get close to the top as well if they got MB for 2010? Anyway, I reckon with Renault engine not much is going to change in their competitiveness and with Cosworth... suspect a downwards swing.

Drivers? Hülkenberg will surely join the team and considering his pre-F1 career has been at least as impressive as Hamilton's, I would recommend to follow this kid closely next year - he could become the revelation of the season. If someone like Barrichello/Heidfeld joins him, Nico2 (

) would get a perfect benchmark for his debut season. I guess those two are the main contenders for the Williams drive at the moment, although some hazy Kovalainen rumours have existed as well. Those rumours might actually become a reality if Rubens indeed stays at Brawn and Heidfeld opts to stay in post-Sauber.

09-16-2009, 05:07 AM	#24
T5qYkHWQ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 429 Senior Member	Regarding Barrichello-Brawn situation: as Mercedes is looking to buy into Brawn, it could pave Rosberg's way into the team. Actually if Alonso indeed goes to Ferrari, I personally expect Rosberg and Räikkönen to share the second Brawn/McLaren drive between them. If Alonso doesn't go to Ferrari, Barrichello has a chance to stay in Brawn. The future of Williams? They haven't reached top level for some time already and looking at Force India's sudden progress, who arguably is racing on a smaller budget than Williams, I must assume Williams' issues can't lay mainly on finances. It feels like the team has 'lost' something after Sam Michael became chief designer in 2005. Also the engine question could be vital here. FI is doing well with MB's, so maybe Williams could finally get close to the top as well if they got MB for 2010? Anyway, I reckon with Renault engine not much is going to change in their competitiveness and with Cosworth... suspect a downwards swing. Drivers? Hülkenberg will surely join the team and considering his pre-F1 career has been at least as impressive as Hamilton's, I would recommend to follow this kid closely next year - he could become the revelation of the season. If someone like Barrichello/Heidfeld joins him, Nico2 () would get a perfect benchmark for his debut season. I guess those two are the main contenders for the Williams drive at the moment, although some hazy Kovalainen rumours have existed as well. Those rumours might actually become a reality if Rubens indeed stays at Brawn and Heidfeld opts to stay in post-Sauber.
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