Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg put the hammer down with pole position in the 2014 F1 Japanese GP! It is another front row lock out from the Silver Arrows team with Lewis Hamilton behind Rosberg in 2nd position. Williams’ pair Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa secured 2nd row in 3rd and 4th positions respectively. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso continues to take the best of the rest honours by taking 5th position. The Spaniard’s future with the famous Italian squad looks almost certain to end in mutual agreement after many months of speculation. The separation is strengthened with the shocking news of Sebastian Vettel’s announcement of leaving Red Bull at the end of this season. Vettel is contractually not allowed to reveal the identity of his new employers but paddock rumors are certain the reigning World Champion is Alonso’s replacement. Red Bull was quick to share with reporters at Suzuka that Daniil Kvyat has been promoted from the sister team to join Daniel Ricciardo in 2015. Meanwhile Daniel Ricciardo continues to out-qualify his teammate in 6th position. McLaren duo Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button will share the 4th row in 7th and 8th positions respectively. Kimi Raikkonen made it to Q3 and set the 9th fastest time. Toro Rosso’s Jean-Eric Vergne completed the top ten. Vettel’s surprise move has sent a frenzy in the drivers’ market for 2015. Alonso’s imminent departure may revive the Alonso-McLaren partnership once again. Ron Dennis has made no secret about his wish to secure Alonso’s services having brought Honda back to F1 in 2015 as engine supplier to McLaren. The McLaren Group Chairman has been vocal about the lackluster performance of Jenson Button in the worst season for the team without a single win. McLaren currently lies 6th in the Constructors’ Championships. The 2009 World Champion may be without a race seat next season. 2014 F1 Japanese GP (Suzuka) My race predictions: 1st Lewis Hamilton 2nd Nico Rosberg 3rd Fernando Alonso 4th Valtteri Bottas 5th Daniel Ricciardo 6th Sebastian Vettel 7th Kimi Raikkonen 8th Felipe Massa 9th Kevin Magnussen 10th Jenson Button
Posted on: Sat, 04 Oct 2014 13:38:46 +0000
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