Massa, Kubica To Swap Seats?

[Stormy]

F1: Massa, Kubica To Swap Seats?

Felipe Massa and Robert Kubica are rumored to possibly be swapping rides next season...
SPEED Staff / GMM | Posted September 01, 2010 GMM Newswire

The driving futures of Felipe Massa (Right) and Robert Kubica (Left) could be linked. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Even with the top cockpits locked out for 2011, Formula One's silly season continues to run.

Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Renault's Robert Kubica have signed new contracts to stay with their respective teams not only next year but also in 2012.

But Televisio de Catalunya has reported that the respective Brazilian and Polish pair could swap race seats for 2011.

The move would see Massa, who has had a difficult season so far with Ferrari, race for Renault next year, freeing up Kubica to be Fernando Alonso's Ferrari teammate.

Meanwhile, Kubica's teammate Vitaly Petrov might leave Renault but remain powered by the French marque's engines in F1 next year.

That is the claim of the Swiss publication Motorsport Aktuell, amid reports Enstone based Renault is still yet to decide if the Russian rookie is good enough to stay with the works team in 2011.

So does that mean that Massa and as the rumors are going that maybe Kimi will consider driving for Renault next year we are going to see them both united again
I would like for Massa to stay at our team though.

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/artic...ula-one-seats/

[mandzipop]

I think that because this year's silly season is looking quite unsilly, the press are just making things up now.

[Tifoso]

Kubica would be a fantastic signing.

I dunno, Massa seems distracted and a bit angry to me. I could be wrong, obviously.

[Rishu]

I doubt Alonso & Kubica can co exist as team mates.
Although if they do manage to do so, they'll be a deadly combination

[NJB13]

Silly indeed

[Stormsearcher]

I doubt Alonso & Kubica can co exist as team mates.
Although if they do manage to do so, they'll be a deadly combination

I was thinking the same thing. They are both front runners and i doubt they will make a good 'team'. Besides i dont think this rumour has any truth in it. But Kimi might just move to renault next year. So much for i wont race for a team that cant win the championship.
@Tifoso-- i agree. There was no happiness or camaraderie between them after the 1, 3 last weekend.

[Tifoso]

I was thinking the same thing. They are both front runners and i doubt they will make a good 'team'. Besides i dont think this rumour has any truth in it. But Kimi might just move to renault next year. So much for i wont race for a team that cant win the championship.
@Tifoso-- i agree. There was no happiness or camaraderie between them after the 1, 3 last weekend.

Lou

Kubica could do it, if he had a contract making him #1 (alal Schumi) after Alonso leaves...

[mandzipop]

I was thinking the same thing. They are both front runners and i doubt they will make a good 'team'. Besides i dont think this rumour has any truth in it. But Kimi might just move to renault next year. So much for i wont race for a team that cant win the championship.
@Tifoso-- i agree. There was no happiness or camaraderie between them after the 1, 3 last weekend.

So going by this, we'll have Kimi and Massa back together at Renault.

Must admit, they look like they don't get on. Lets hope that the "pact" works. It worked when Kimi and Massa were together quite well.

[racingbradley]

I read this a few weeks ago on another website and decided it was something about nothing. We all know Kube is a big friend of Alonso but the fur would surely fly if Kube was asked to move over in favour of his friend--------------- a friendship that may not last long.
The media are enjoying themselves reuniting Massa and the iceman. Very interesting

[Tifoso]

So going by this, we'll have Kimi and Massa back together at Renault.

Must admit, they look like they don't get on. Lets hope that the "pact" works. It worked when Kimi and Massa were together quite well.

Uhh, I hope they don't win a single race

[racingbradley]

Must admit, they look like they don't get on. Lets hope that the "pact" works. It worked when Kimi and Massa were together quite well.

The body language says it all.

[Ferrari_Fanatic]

I doubt Alonso & Kubica can co exist as team mates.
Although if they do manage to do so, they'll be a deadly combination

Massa & Alonso is a good pairing!!

[Greig]

Must admit, they look like they don't get on.

Based on?

[Red is Best]

That would be awesome. Kubica is one of the most underrated drivers on the grid, along with Suttil. I like Felipe, but lets face it, he's not as good as he used to be. I still don't understand why he got a new contract.

[Stormsearcher]

So going by this, we'll have Kimi and Massa back together at Renault.

Must admit, they look like they don't get on. Lets hope that the "pact" works. It worked when Kimi and Massa were together quite well.

I doubt Renault will let Kubica go. He is like alonso, he can punch above his weight and i think he is pretty good with developing the car as well. Dont think Kimi (in fact definitely not) would replace him in that field, not so sure about Massa either.
This pact is not gonna happen.

[mandzipop]

Based on?

Body language.

That article is gaining momentum, it is also in Autosprint.

http://www.auto.it/autosprint/formul...se%22+di+Massa

[Greig]

Ah so you are a body language expert now

Same body language that showed MS and Luca Di to hate each other I guess

They are team mates, not best friends

That article does not say a swap as far as I can see

[Ferrarichamp]

The body language says it all.

alonso looks like he needs the bathroom

[996 GT1 Lover]

I doubt Alonso & Kubica can co exist as team mates.
Although if they do manage to do so, they'll be a deadly combination

They're known for being great friends, though. I could definitely see them being teammates.

[mandzipop]

Ah so you are a body language expert now

Same body language that showed MS and Luca Di to hate each other I guess

They are team mates, not best friends

That article does not say a swap as far as I can see

From the article (google translate)

"Running , even before Monza, entries that the Brazilian is interested in Renault"

No I am not a body language expert, call it woman's intuition. Yes I am a woman.

[Greig]

From the article (google translate)

"Running , even before Monza, entries that the Brazilian is interested in Renault"

No I am not a body language expert, call it woman's intuition. Yes I am a woman.

As I said, does not mention swap

Ok call it intuition then, what do you expect from team mates? they are professional racing drivers, not dolls

[Stormy]

Well maybe Massa is unhappy with the fact that he is a second role in Ferrari and he dont wanna play like that so if he swaps with Kubica to Renault he will be defenetly first driver if Kimi doesnt consider moving to Renault...ehh Iceman you denied Mec's for WRC well drive for Renault now :D
Imagine if Kimi signed for Meclaren that time i think he would be very competetive more than Button is now i gues.

[Stormsearcher]

Ah so you are a body language expert now

Same body language that showed MS and Luca Di to hate each other I guess

They are team mates, not best friends

That article does not say a swap as far as I can see

True. Its as it should be, but there is not even a pretense of being good team mates. They shook hands after the race, and then barely even looked at each other after. Just an observation thats all.. could be nothing.

[Stormsearcher]

alonso looks like he needs the bathroom

hahahah.. true... looks like he needs the bathroom and no one is letting him go.

[Greig]

True. Its as it should be, but there is not even a pretense of being good team mates. They shook hands after the race, and then barely even looked at each other after. Just an observation thats all.. could be nothing.

Massa never spoke to Kimi either, maybe Massa is the problem

Or maybe they are just not best friends, shocking I know

[Milla]

F1: Massa, Kubica To Swap Seats?

I would like for Massa to stay at our team though.

I wish Massa will leave Ferrari as soon as possible.
They don't deserve him.

Kubica + Alonso?
non stop moans and complaints from Scandalonso It will be great show

[mandzipop]

As I said, does not mention swap

Ok call it intuition then, what do you expect from team mates? they are professional racing drivers, not dolls

I don't like being insulted, I come on this forum be cause I support Ferrari. I want to see the best drivers work together. Harmoniously off track as they are a team. They don't have to be friends, but as long as they can work together for the benefit of the team then I'm happy. I am happy with our line-up. Ferrari did the right thing getting rid of Kimi.

As long as the pact that JA suggests exists, then I think it is fantastic and the way to go about winning the championship. Therefore these rumours would be completely wrong. We can only report what we see in the media. As none of us know exactly what goes off behind the scenes.

[Greig]

I wish Massa will leave Ferrari as soon as possible.
They don't deserve him.

Kubica + Alonso?
non stop moans and complaints from Scandalonso It will be great show

Troll alert

[Stormsearcher]

Massa never spoke to Kimi either, maybe Massa is the problem

Or maybe they are just not best friends, shocking I know

hahah.. yes, thats cause no one could understand what kimi said.
Well, atleast its not a fake love-fest on the podium like lewis and button.

[Greig]

I don't like being insulted.

Insulted? what are you on about lol