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I think everyone has valid points. If we can continue this momentum then it's exciting times.
I'd like to see Nissan or Porsche take an existing F1 driver in their programmes this year to keep the flow going. Say what you want but these drivers create buzz. Vergne or Hulkenberg would be good additions to the grid.
But what Bella says is true. GP2 has basically become a pay drive graveyard for want of a better word. Unless you have those manufacturer links, where are all bar two guys on that grid actually going? Especially when drivers from one, two, arguably even three rungs below are leapfrogging them into F1.
Brendon Hartley getting that Porsche drive was important and quite a few single-seater guys referenced that they they came over this year. If Tincknell gets an Audi drive in the next 2 years that's also massive.
Ayse is absolutely right about Webber's move making people sit up and take notice. It forced them to look outside the F1 bubble. Even if they don't come true seeing these stories about Alonso, Button etc linked with works sportscar drives isn't such a bad thing. It's more publicity for our sport at the end of the day.
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