Sutil

[Koz]

Where can he go now?

All seats seem full now unless he will go for Virgin or HRT?

[tfp]

Has he been dropped from force india??

[Koz]

Not yet, FI will announce drivers in December... But it appears Hulk has been signed and I can't see them getting rid of di Resta, he's done a good enough job and matched Sutil; no doubt he would also be cheaper.

[kfzmeister]

Not sure where he's gonna go, but what does he really bring to the table? I think he may want to talk to Haug about a seat in the DTM :(

[ioan]

Lotus Renault? Or Renault Lotus?

[Koz]

Lotus Renault? Or Renault Lotus?

Trulli has a contract and HK is a better driver.

After he went stabby-stabby at that fella I can't see him at Renault.

[ioan]

After he went stabby-stabby at that fella I can't see him at Renault.

You're right, Renault Lotus Genii (whatever the team's name is nowadays) are not into signing drivers based on performance. Given that Kubica won't come back there isn't better than Sutil available, unless they chose to keep the current line up, whom between the two of them did score 4 points in the last 5 races or so!

Was the stabbing episode ever fully clarified?

[BDunnell]

Was the stabbing episode ever fully clarified?

I was going to say — as far as I know, we don't know whether, legally, it is accurate to say that he 'went stabby-stabby' at anyone!

[ioan]

I was going to say — as far as I know, we don't know whether, legally, it is accurate to say that he 'went stabby-stabby' at anyone!

I am also curious what happened there, I don't remember seeing any official juridical statement.

[BDunnell]

I am also curious what happened there, I don't remember seeing any official juridical statement.

After how many months?

[ioan]

After how many months?

I would guess 6 months by now.

[Koz]

Was the stabbing episode ever fully clarified?

Who knows... But seeing as he is essenitally the team's master and overlord, I suspect he wouldn't like to hire Sutil.

And anyway, I think the Senna name and the Petrov money are more important than performance.

[Dr. Krogshöj]

It doesn't matter what really happened as long as the fellow at Genii holds a grudge against Adrian. I think he's a good driver, he has a little Medion money to bring along, so I'd expect him to find a seat. As for Petrov, he has a contract signed with the Enstone team for 2012, for whatever it is worth.

[MadDan]

Renault Lotus?

i do not think he would go there after the glassing

[MadDan]

I would guess 6 months by now.
16 May 2011

no new news when you do a google search on it

[jens]

Have to feel sorry for Sutil. To recap his career quickly, he was quite crash-happy in his first three F1 seasons and whoever doubted his F1 worthiness back then, had arguments. But in the last two seasons he has developed into a consistent and mature driver, who can score a decent amount of points over a full season for his team for WCC.

The way Sutil is likely to lose his place in F1 is quite reminiscent of Heidfeld from 2009. Done everything right, good consistent driving and outscoring his talented, young team-mate and then suddenly bam - no F1 seat in the game of musical chairs.

I think he would be a good fit for Williams if the Kimi-rumours fail to materialize. So there is still hope.

[CNR]

I will give my decision to Sutil soon: Mallya | News | NDTVSports.com (http://sports.ndtv.com/formula-1/news/item/180297-i-will-give-my-decision-to-sutil-soon-mallya)

Vijay Mallya on Thursday refused to reveal whether he will retain Adrian Sutil for the next season but said he would convey his decision to the German driver whenever he wants.


from a link i do not wish to post

Even di Resta, Sutil's current race teammate, is not feeling comfortable.
"It (the December announcement) does play on your mind, I won't deny it," he told the Guardian. "You have got to keep showing the results

i think this is a bit(#%$#$#%%$) unfair so atleast let them know so they have time to look for another drive

[zako85]

It would be cool to see him in IndyCar next year.

[jens]

i think this is a bit(#%$#$#%%$) unfair so atleast let them know so they have time to look for another drive

I think a driver, whose future is unclear, would be wise to look for an alternative option anyway. But what they might find difficult to do, is committing to another drive (if it's in an inferior team).

[ioan]

Mallya is behaving like if he was the lord of a middle age village. Hopefully this will bite him where it hurts more.

[Malbec]

Was the stabbing episode ever fully clarified?

Eric Lux did put in a criminal complaint somewhere about it though I don't know what happened as a result. I think its safe to say something unpleasant happened and that glassing an investor at LRGP isn't the best way to get a job there!

Sutil might have a place in one of the tailenders with his Medeon investment, otherwise for someone in his shoes (quick but with no manufacturer backing) the options are limited.

[ioan]

Medion investment might be exactly what Renault Lotus is looking for if Senna's money doesn't turn up next season! ;)
Just kidding!

[Garry Walker]

Mallya is behaving like if he was the lord of a middle age village. Hopefully this will bite him where it hurts more.

Well, I am sure he will be careful not to anger The Slasher.

[ioan]

Well, I am sure he will be careful not to anger The Slasher.

Sutil happens to be the best driver ever to grace one of Mallya's cars, what he does outside the track shouldn't be a reason to judge his perfomance.

[Dave B]

Sutil happens to be the best driver ever to grace one of Mallya's cars, what he does outside the track shouldn't be a reason to judge his perfomance.

Which is why we've never had a thread criticising Hamilton, for example, for spending time with rappers or "hooning" in a road car.


Oh wait...

[BDunnell]

Sutil happens to be the best driver ever to grace one of Mallya's cars, what he does outside the track shouldn't be a reason to judge his perfomance.

Quite apart from the comment before this one being entirely valid, would you still say that if, say, a driver raped someone? Would it not matter? And do you extend the same liberal attitude to, say, politicians?

[Mia 01]

One of the drivers who got to pay.

And in his case pay around 30 million dollars.

[ioan]

Quite apart from the comment before this one being entirely valid, would you still say that if, say, a driver raped someone? Would it not matter? And do you extend the same liberal attitude to, say, politicians?

Did I miss something about a driver raping someone?
Do we know the truth about the Sutil incident?
Are you making strange assumptions just for the sake of it?

Answers:
No
No
Yes

[CNR]

Did I miss something about a driver raping someone?
Do we know the truth about the Sutil incident?
Are you making strange assumptions just for the sake of it?

Answers:
No
No
Yes
all in all how do we know that something like that was not happening to Sutil(attempted rape) at that nightclub ?
http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=58566


“I was prepared for whatever was coming, it was just funny that it took so long.”
As for the possible court proceedings, he insisted: “We want the truth, absolutely. I hope it will come to light soon. I am ready to defend myself.”

[ioan]

Interesting!

[Garry Walker]

Sutil happens to be the best driver ever to grace one of Mallya's cars, what he does outside the track shouldn't be a reason to judge his perfomance.

Just like I am the best ever driver to drive my own car, but that doesnt make me special.

[ioan]

Just like I am the best ever driver to drive my own car, but that doesnt make me special.

But no one said you are special! :)

[BDunnell]

Did I miss something about a driver raping someone?

Clearly, I was posing a hypothetical question as to whether it is possible to separate someone's personal life from their professional one. Given that you offered the view that 'what he does outside the track shouldn't be a reason to judge his perfomance', it is entirely reasonable to ask whether you feel this applies in all possible circumstances.

[Knock-on]

But no one said you are special! :)

I think you are ;) Very special :)

I have always liked Sutil but think he will be very lucky to keep his seat. He only really turned up this year when Paul started pushing him and but for some bad luck and rookie mistakes, PdR would be creaming him. I don't think Adrian is going to really shine in F1 like I hoped and feel a DTM or WTC series is the way forward for this talented driver.

[SGWilko]

Quite apart from the comment before this one being entirely valid, would you still say that if, say, a driver raped someone? Would it not matter? And do you extend the same liberal attitude to, say, politicians?

What, Alonso effectively rapes Massa every other weekend.........

[ioan]

What, Alonso effectively rapes Massa every other weekend.........

I dare suggest that's a gangbang.

[Robinho]

best. 2. posts. ever.