The HRT management shake-up

JRS · 15 Dec 2011 at 11:33

So, Kolles out, Pérez-Sala in.

Luis Pérez-Sala wasn't a complete mug behind the wheel of a Formula One car - one of the few drivers to ever score a point for Minardi, after all. Be interesting to see how he handles management, expecially of a team struggling to challenge the midfield. Will it be a Prost GP situation, or will they make progress? Time will tell.

Random trivia - HRT of course used to be Campos Meta before running short on cash and being bought out and renamed. Campos Meta was founded by Adrian Campos, who was team mate to Pérez-Sala for a short time at Minardi before getting the chop (due to being beaten soundly by LP-S and losing motivation). Funny how these things work out.

Skeeter · 15 Dec 2011 at 11:59

Hmm, will be interesting to see how they get on. After all, they can't really go backwards much further...

Guerrilla · 15 Dec 2011 at 12:10

Have to say HRT are slowly winning me over, I never would have thought they would be gearing up for their 3rd season after the start they had.

They seem to be trying to move forwards, whether they will manage it or not is another story

Flibster · 15 Dec 2011 at 15:33

Ummm, as Kolles had a load of his Le Mans team employees working at HRT, I'd expect a massive staff drop happening very soon as he pulls them back to the Le Mans team.

Duke · 15 Dec 2011 at 16:06

Found a secret photo of their 2012 contender.

Skeeter · 15 Dec 2011 at 16:20

ng93 · 21 Dec 2011 at 18:43

HRT really are a plucky little team. To bad they lack the one thing they need, money.

Indy500 · 23 Dec 2011 at 21:50

ng93 said:
HRT really are a plucky little team. To bad they lack the one thing they need, money.

Hiring competent personnel with F1 experience would be a good start...good drivers are pointless with a bad chassis.