'Britain's next F1 star'?

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Hey, at least you guys have some drivers coming up through the ranks. There really isn't anyone here in the US :sad: still waiting for a really talented American driver to make it to F1, its been a while since we had anyone
 
ZER0 said:
Hey, at least you guys have some drivers coming up through the ranks. There really isn't anyone here in the US :sad: still waiting for a really talented American driver to make it to F1, its been a while since we had anyone
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I think the failure of Micheal Andretti has put off any talent from over the pond joining F1.
 
ZER0 said:
Hey, at least you guys have some drivers coming up through the ranks. There really isn't anyone here in the US :sad: still waiting for a really talented American driver to make it to F1, its been a while since we had anyone
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Alexander Rossi?

21 years old and did pretty well in Formula Renault 3.5 (3rd) against the likes of Vergne, Ricciardo (Only did 12/16 events) and Wickens which is a respectable series. This year not so much but I guess he is being groomed in Caterham and don't be surprised to see him in 2013.

The kid also holds a Super license.
 
I actually completely forgot about Rossi. He could turn out to be pretty decent but thats a long way off I feel. Just getting an American a seat back in F1 would be great to see, and Caterham is a good team so I think that'd be a good move if it materializes.
 
I haven't posted on this thread so far because I don't care much if F1's next star is British. To be honest, the only one I've ever really been a fan of is Lewis. All my other favourites have been from elsewhere (Montoya, Senna, Andretti Snr., Peterson). I'm not a betting man but if I had to put money on the next star I'd go for Jules Bianchi but he's French. I'd like to see Pic come good too and he's also French; it's overdue, I think, for the French to have a renaissance in F1.
 
MaxWhiplash said:
I haven't posted on this thread so far because I don't care much if F1's next star is British. To be honest, the only one I've ever really been a fan of is Lewis. All my other favourites have been from elsewhere (Montoya, Senna, Andretti Snr., Peterson). I'm not a betting man but if I had to put money on the next star I'd go for Jules Bianchi but he's French. I'd like to see Pic come good too and he's also French; it's overdue, I think, for the French to have a renaissance in F1.
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I think Grosjean has a better chance than Bianchi and Pic though he is french too.....I think ;)
 
Thats because you all drive in straight lines or race trucks round ovals! :emoticon-0102-bigsm
 
The top 10 GP2 drivers of 2012

Interesting ;)

1. James Calado (GB)
Championship position: 5th (160 points)
Team: Lotus GP (ART)
Starts: 24
Wins: 2
Poles: 2
Fastest laps: 1

Yes, he was only fifth in the final standings, but that doesn't reflect the reality of his consistent speed. And he was coming at this season with only two previous GP2 starts to his name (rather fewer than most of those around him). As impressive outside the car as he was within – particularly when things weren't going his way. Valencia was especially unlucky: had the feature race in his pocket until the team bodged a safety car pit call.

As yet there are no obvious weak spots in his armoury. All that and he benefits from Mark Webber's patronage, too. Prospects could scarcely be more promising.



2. Davide Valsecchi (I)
Championship: 1st (247 points)
Team: DAMS
Starts: 24
Wins: 4
Poles: 2
Fastest laps: 2

OK, so he's done five GP2 seasons, but two of those were with cash-strapped, long-departed Durango (and he even managed to tease out a race win back in the day). He then spent 2011 with a rookie team, so this was arguably only the second time he'd had the means to launch a proper title assault, and the opportunity did not go to waste. A worthy champion, blessed with exquisite turns of speed and phrase: would be a major asset to any F1 press conference.



3. Luiz Razia (BR)
Championship: 2nd (222 points)
Team: Arden International
Starts: 24
Wins: 4
Poles: 0
Fastest laps: 1

The Arden team is maturing under the stewardship of Julian Rouse – son of touring car talisman Andy – and in 2012 its lead driver blossomed in tandem. Promoted to GP2 in his teens (before he was ready for the challenge), but is now a mature and effective 23-year-old. Stronger support from the other side of the awning might have helped, but with the perennially ineffectual Simon Trummer in the other seat this was effectively a one-car assault.
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