Firstly, before I find myself rating about Rosberg, I'd like to mention the musical seats going on at The back end of the grid.
Marussia are defiantly only giving Chilton a drive because of money it would seem. Rossi was confirmed to drive for the whole weekend, and then it would seem Max payed up and bought his seat back. It shows there are very serious funding issues at Marussia which is a shame.
There is clearly some talent getting points on that budget, not only Bianchi Driving the car but designers and strategy calls. It is possible to design a worse car on a higher budget, as Caterham have demonstrated. But with less funding that plucky team has shown that with a bit more cash it can move up to the mid-field battle
3 time Le Mans Winner André Lotterer was drafted in to replace Kamui Kobayashi for the weekend and when his car worked he showed his skill. Out qualifying Erickson who has been in that car all year by a second shows he is a top driver. It has been said that there may be a new driver in the Kobayashi seat for Monza.
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| Will Stevens is one of a few drivers to get their hands on the Caterham this year |
I'd like to see Lotterer given another chance but I would bet that it'd be Rossi in an attempt to gain some experience for a potential HAAS Formula drive in the future. I must say though that in am ideal world Kobayashi should keep his seat and Erickson's seat should be up for rental. Kamui has lead the way all year and has shown in the Caterham, Sauber and Ferrari in the WEC last year he is a top driver. It's a shame he keeps finding himself out of money and ultimately, out of luck. Further evidence of a financialy struggling Caterham team. All that is left to say is that my heart sank for Lotterer on lap 2 when his engine cried enough.
Lap 2 was also a defining moment of the season. We all know what happened. I just don't know what Nico was trying to do there. He knew that he wasn't going to glide around the outside of Hamilton and fly to the flag. Everybody knows that it was his fault. I think there is allot riding on how Mercedes deal with this. Maybe even the future of Lewis at the team. We know Honda want a 'star' at McLaren next year and we all know that Ron Dennis will knock on the Hamilton door asking for a return favour for Lewis's world title. If Mercedes-Benz don't punish Rosberg appropriately Lewis may be tempted to leave Brackly for Woking. But what can they do to Rosberg?
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| Nico Rosberg was under scrutiny in Belguim. |
If the stewards didn't deem it a purposeful move then Rosberg will always have 'proof' it was an 'accident'
One thing is for sure. If we thought Monaco was the start of a fall out, this certainly is.
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