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Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Thursday 21 August 2014, 16.30hrs CET/15.30hrs GMT

We're providing Alexander Rossi with the opportunity to make his Grand Prix debut at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps.
Alexander will race alongside Jules Bianchi, substituting for Max Chilton while contractual issues are resolved.
Alexander joined the Team as Reserve Driver last month, the announcement coming at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He has taken part in a number of Friday morning Free Practice 1 sessions with his previous team but this weekend will see him ‘racing’ a Formula 1 car for the first time.

John Booth │ Team Principal

“Although it was not our intention to offer Alexander the possibility to race this season, in light of the circumstances we are pleased to be providing him with the opportunity to make his Grand Prix debut at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Franchorchamps. Naturally we hope to resume normal service with respect to our established race driver line-up as soon as possible, but for now we wish Alexander well for the weekend ahead and we look forward to seeing him in action.”

Alexander Rossi │ Reserve Driver

“It goes without saying that I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to race in Formula 1 for the first time and I cannot thank the Marussia F1 Team for the faith they are demonstrating in me. It’s a very big moment for me and there’s a lot to prepare in a short space of time, but on the other hand I have felt ready for this for quite a while now. It is also exciting to be given this opportunity at such a fantastic and historical circuit as Spa-Francorchamps. I can’t wait to drive the MR03 from tomorrow and I hope to reward the team with a solid race weekend.”

Read more at http://www.marussiaf1team.com/news/1017 ... JYdth0x.99

Author:	Gaara [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:43 pm ]
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dicksplaash wrote: THIS WEEKEND JUST GOT EVEN BETTER: http://www.marussiaf1team.com/news/1017/ Alex Rossi in for Chilton Hmm, contractual issues... in other words no money.

Author:	kals [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:46 pm ]
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Can't access the Marussia F1 website, wishing this is true because F1 without Chilton is fucking great!!!!!!

Author:	Fish88 [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:46 pm ]
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HAHAHAHA EPIC!

Author:	Cheeveer [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:47 pm ]
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kals wrote: Can't access the Marussia F1 website, wishing this is true because F1 without Chilton is fucking great!!!!!! Hehe, it's down here too now, but here's the full anouncement: Quote: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium Thursday 21 August 2014, 16.30hrs CET/15.30hrs GMT We're providing Alexander Rossi with the opportunity to make his Grand Prix debut at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps. Alexander will race alongside Jules Bianchi, substituting for Max Chilton while contractual issues are resolved. Alexander joined the Team as Reserve Driver last month, the announcement coming at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He has taken part in a number of Friday morning Free Practice 1 sessions with his previous team but this weekend will see him ‘racing’ a Formula 1 car for the first time. John Booth │ Team Principal “Although it was not our intention to offer Alexander the possibility to race this season, in light of the circumstances we are pleased to be providing him with the opportunity to make his Grand Prix debut at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Franchorchamps. Naturally we hope to resume normal service with respect to our established race driver line-up as soon as possible, but for now we wish Alexander well for the weekend ahead and we look forward to seeing him in action.” Alexander Rossi │ Reserve Driver “It goes without saying that I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to race in Formula 1 for the first time and I cannot thank the Marussia F1 Team for the faith they are demonstrating in me. It’s a very big moment for me and there’s a lot to prepare in a short space of time, but on the other hand I have felt ready for this for quite a while now. It is also exciting to be given this opportunity at such a fantastic and historical circuit as Spa-Francorchamps. I can’t wait to drive the MR03 from tomorrow and I hope to reward the team with a solid race weekend.” Read more at http://www.marussiaf1team.com/news/1017 ... JYdth0x.99

Author:	kals [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:49 pm ]
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WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! (Can you tell I'm happy?)

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Author:	NVirkkula [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:57 pm ]
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Who's next? Pastor, you better keep the checks coming!

Author:	kals [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:01 pm ]
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NVirkkula wrote: Who's next? Pastor, you better keep the checks coming! Pic in for Pastor at Lotus and Van De Garde in for Gutierrez at Sauber

Author:	Jason [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:01 pm ]
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Author:	Tobias [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:02 pm ]
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can't believe this is already 15 years ago and even more difficult to believe that that team is currently dominating F1

Author:	kals [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:03 pm ]
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Tobias wrote: can't believe this is already 16 years ago and even more difficult to believe that that team is currently dominating F1 Updated

Author:	Gaara [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:11 pm ]
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Yep, out of money.

Author:	Cheeveer [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:12 pm ]
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Meanwhile, inside Max Chilton's ego: Quote: Ted Kravitz ‏@tedkravitz 3m On Max Chilton not racing this w/e - Graeme Lowdon says 'until contractual situation is resolved it's not appropriate for Max to drive'. Stavelot EDIT: ah, Gaara posted before me.

Author:	Tobias [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:12 pm ]
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Author:	Shaddix [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:12 pm ]
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Rossi, an other great driver but with a hard chanche to succeed mid-season.

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Author:	Gaara [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:13 pm ]
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JINX!

Author:	kals [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:13 pm ]
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Has Max Chilton released a statement yet? lol

Author:	Jason [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:17 pm ]
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Kimi pits.. Wait what? Sorry.. Sounds like someone is out of cash.

Author:	Tobias [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:18 pm ]
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although they are not necessarily faster than todays machines, the cars 10 years ago looked much more difficult and heavy to drive

Author:	Jason [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:22 pm ]
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God the sound of that traction control is horrible.

Author:	StefMeister [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:27 pm ]
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I hated that 2004/05 version of the Bus Stop. While the Pre-2002 version was the better, more interesting & challenging corner at least the current configuration has worked better for racing/overtaking. What they had in 2004/05 was not only a bit crap but it was no better for racing (Unless you were Montoya) than the original version.