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Lotus Renault GP extends Robert Kubica’s “deadline”

Lotus Renault GP extends Robert Kubica’s “deadline”

According to Renault’s owner Gerard Lopez, the team will give the young Pole some more time in order to improve his fitness and get in the best shape for the upcoming 2012 Formula 1 season.

At first it was announced that the team has given Robert Kubica a deadline for making a decision regarding his race seat with the team for 2012.

However, Lopez claims that the team will take him if he is fit to drive for 2012 and they are not going to let him go that easily.

“If Robert is on the market then of course we will take him. Our commercial model requires success on the tracks. Also we paid Robert's salary this year, although he drove no races with us. We will look at the matter at the beginning of November. Robert will have a car to show us what he can do. The data analysis is now so good that you can see with another car whether he is physically able to return,” Lopez told Auto Motor und Sport.

Keeping that in mind, Kubica’s manager also announced that the Renault driver will be fit to return to the sport in 2012 and that is his main goal as he was unable to take part in the 2011 Formula 1 season due to a near fatal injury he received earlier on this year.

What would Michael Schumacher say if he got the chance to talk to God?

As we all know that Michael Schumacher is the best driver Formula 1 has produced 'statistically' without a shadow of doubt. He has 7 championships under his belt with the help of 94 wins and 154 podium positions. The German legend also proved that he is the fastest driver in the sport as well as he took 68 pole positions in an almost 17 year old career. But God just can’t give anyone everything now can he? You know what they say, “With great power comes great responsibility.”

Michael is one of those people who believe that they have everything and no one can be more versatile than them. Well he is wrong. He is clearly not the most versatile driver in the sport; in fact he might be the least versatile driver in Formula 1. Schumacher has won 5 out of his 7 championships with Ferrari and yes, it was amazing. But Michael ruined it for himself after openly being helped by his teammate Rubens Barrichello back then and scoring an abundance of gifted points.

However, the German was thrashed by Fernando Alonso in 2005 and 2006 and the Spaniard did it without his teammate Giancarlo Fisichella’s help. After that, Michael decided to retire from Formula 1, which seemed like the best option for him as he ended his career on a high note. But our dear friend Michael Schumacher just can’t live without ruining something he has achieved.Schumacher returned to the sport in 2010 with Mercedes GP led by one of his oldest friends; Ross Brawn.

The season was... disastrous in every way for Michael. However, since the German driver is so stubborn and immature, I am pretty sure he blames no one but God.One has to wonder, what Michael Schumacher would tell God if he gets the chance to talk to him after failing so badly in 2010?

Michael Schumacher:“Hey God. What’s up?”

God:“Hello Michael. I have been waiting to talk to you.”

Michael Schumacher:“Save it God, You owe me a championship.”

God:“Well that is what I wanted to talk to you about. I have decided that I will not help you anymore Michael. I talked to Rubens Barrichello and Nico Rosberg about it as well. I believe that it is their time to shine now and they won’t help you either.”

Ross Brawn:“NO!!!!!!!!!”

Michael Schumacher:“Ok don’t give me the usual “bling bling” talk. Shine? What is that supposed to mean? You took Hitler away from us and now I believe that it is time that I carry on the legacy, but in the form of motorsports.”

God:“Well I gave Sebastian Vettel a championship title. I believe he is carrying on the legacy now isn’t it?”

Michael Schumacher:“Oh please! Do you think he can carry on Hitler’s legacy with that uneven wheat-like beard of his?”

Sebastian Vettel:“I heard that Michael!”

Michael Schumacher:“Haha! I am just kidding Sebastian! You’re the man! *whispers* Why did you dial a conference call God? It was supposed to be our thing?!?!?”

God:“Hold on Michael I have another call, hey Alonso what’s up ma man!?

Fernando Alonso:“I think I should win the championship next year.”

Michael Schumacher:“What? Is that Fernando? Ok, Now you’re going to ditch me God? Oh that’s quite professional of you now isn’t it?!”

God:“Listen Michael the point is, Felipe Massa won’t help Fernando ever! I think you can take on Alonso yourself now can’t you?”

Felipe Massa:“For sure I will be the 2010 Formula 1 champion.”

God:“What’s wrong with you Felipe!?!?! 2010 is over.”

Michael Schumacher:“Don’t you remember what happened in 2005 and 2006? Fernando literally stripped me in front of the whole world! I don’t want that to happen!”

God:“I believe there is no other option but retiring.....again.”

Rubens Barrichello:“Please say yes! Please say yes!”

Michael Schumacher:“I am not a quitter! Ross Brawn and I will come up with something! Who needs God by his side?? I am going to come back once again in 2011 and win the title. YOU’LL SEE!!”

Adolf Hitler:“After what Michael did in 2010. I wish I wasn’t a German.”

Marc Gene claims Fernando Alonso the most "complete" driver on the grid

Ferrari's test driver Marc Gene has recently stated that Fernando Alonso is the most complete driver on the Formula 1 grid before admitting that Sebastian Vettel truly deserves this year's title.

"There's no doubt that Sebastian has driven at the same amazing level as his car: he's had a perfect year. This weekend I've heard interviews with Hamilton, Fernando and almost all the drivers here in Singapore, and they acknowledge that Sebastian has driven at an incredibly high level. All the drivers are very good in Formula 1, but I particularly like three of them: Fernando, Hamilton and Vettel," Gene told .formulasantander.com.

Vettel requires just one more point in order to secure the 2011 Formula 1 drivers' title and it is believed that the championship would come to a close for good at this coming weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.

However, Gene believes that Alonso is already a world champion and maybe that is the reason why he does not feel the pressure anymore when it comes to racing.

"The fact that he's second in the Championship just proves it, if you ask me, although you can't say that Vettel is champion just because of his car. It's him too; he's earned it. I think he already feels that he is world champion and so he is driving almost without any pressure. However, in my opinion, I still think the number 1 driver is Fernando; he's the most complete driver of all," he added.

Other than that, the test driver is aware that Ferrari does need to improve and that Alonso's leadership ability might help the team in securing much better results in the future.

Ferrari is currently in 3rd place in the constructors' standings over 200 points behind the championship leaders Red Bull Racing Team and they are around 100 points behind McLaren as well who are currently in 2nd place in the constructors' standings.

Senna admits Renault's 5th place in under threat

Lotus Renault GP's Bruno Senna has recently admitted that the team's 5th place in the constructors' standings is currently under threat as Force India has been improving and scoring a lot of points since the past couple of races which is not a good sign for Renault.

"We need to stay ahead of the teams behind us, in particular Force India. If we can close the gap to Mercedes GP in fourth, that would be a real boost for the team but primarily we must hold on to fifth position. My prerogative is adding more points to my name. If we can still add to the car a little bit here and there, that will help," he said.

Renault at first lost its 4th place to Mercedes GP and it seems that scoring the 4th place again is not going to be possible for Renault anymore as they are way behind in terms of points.

Nevertheless, Senna believes that his team must improve its performance and at least defend its 4th place before Force India gets any closer.

"That hurt us a little bit, but with the updates that we have planned for Suzuka we should be strong there, and get both cars in the points again - that's where we belong. I'm convinced that will be the case. The low-speed nature of Singapore made it the worst circuit for us in terms of performance," he added.

The team has not been able to secure a single point at the previous race at the Marina Bay but they aiming for much better results for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix.

Ricciardo drives a Red Bull showcar in New Delhi for the build-up of the Indian Grand Prix

Hispania Racing Team’s Daniel Ricciardo has recently driven a Red Bull showcar as a part of the build-up for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix which is expected to take place on the 30th of October this year.

With 2 Indian drivers expected to be on the grid for the race, it is believed that the Indian Grand Prix is going to be one of the biggest events of the Formula 1 calendar this year.Earlier on, Lewis Hamilton also drove his championship winning 2008 McLaren car the MP4-23 in front of approximately 40,000 Indian fans.

Nevertheless, Ricciardo claims that his experience was truly exhilarating keeping in mind that he might be replaced by Narain Karthikeyan for the Indian Grand Prix and might not be a part of the first ever Indian Grand Prix.

“It was a proud moment for me to be the first F1 driver to race down the Rajpath. Today's drive was truly exhilarating especially with the legions of cheering fans who lined up the road. I've never seen anything like this before but I'm sure that Red Bull has set millions of pulses racing as India waits for the lights to turn green at the grand prix later this month,” he said.