| As with most forms of motorsport, F1 has its silly | | | | can expect to see either of Heidfeld or Kubica at |
| season where rumors fly about drivers moving | | | | Renault, probably Kubica. |
| from one team to another. The odd thing about | | | | McLaren fans are undoubtedly thinking Kubica |
| the silly season in 2009 is many of the rumors | | | | might be a good fit for their team. It is doubtful |
| may come true now that BMW has given up the | | | | he will end up at McLaren. Lewis Hamilton has |
| ghost in Formula One. | | | | proved he is a great driver, but also proved that |
| BMW will stop participating in Formula One after | | | | like Michael Schumacher, he needs to be the |
| the end of the 2009 season. That means the two | | | | focus of the team. Kubica is not going to put up |
| drivers for the team, Robert Kubica and Nick | | | | with being a number two driver, so it seems |
| Heidfeld, will be free agents and available to any | | | | more likely Nico Rosberg or Hiedfeld could end up |
| team. While the BMW Sauber Team may be sold | | | | at McLaren. |
| to an independent investor, you can be sure both | | | | Toyota represents a wild card in all of this. Timo |
| drivers have clauses in their contracts voiding their | | | | Glock appears to be a driver with a future. Jarno |
| deals if that happens. Regardless, their availability | | | | Trulli does not. Toyota has always missed out on |
| shakes things up in Formula One. | | | | its driver selections. Now is a chance to get it |
| Robert Kubica is clearly the prize in this case. The | | | | right. Bringing in Robert Kubica to team with Timo |
| Pole has had a horrible 2009 season, but it is clear | | | | Glock would be a brilliant move. It could happen, |
| the problem is the car. While Kubica has whined | | | | but one has to wonder how enthused Kubica |
| more than a bit, his talent is unmistakable. | | | | would be about going to a team that has never |
| Heidfeld, in turn, is more of a steady driver than | | | | won in Formula One. |
| anything. He isn't going to charge to a win, but | | | | What about Felipe Massa? His incredibly unlucky |
| isn't going to kill you either. He is the German | | | | accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix has left him |
| equivalent of Rubens Barrichello, a solid number | | | | out for the season. A fractured skull is no laughing |
| two driver. | | | | matter and one has to wonder if he will be back |
| Who will benefit from the driver madness? All | | | | in 2010. He is the leader of Ferrari, however, so |
| bets point to Renault cleaning up. It is expected | | | | he will be given every chance to make a |
| that Fernando Alonso will leave Renault for Ferrari | | | | comeback given his exemplar conduct the last |
| at the end of the season. The second seat at | | | | two years compared to his erstwhile teammate. |
| Renault will also be open as the Piquet experience | | | | In short, expect a Massa-Alonso Ferrari lineup in |
| is put to rest. That means two open seats. One | | | | 2010 unless Massa cannot go. |