Makela Signs for Manor!!

[The Economist]

Interesting news about Makela. Had a hard time understanding why he was as far back as he was in the opening rounds. Two 14th places in the first two rounds did not seem representative of his ability. Such a switch to Manor indicates that he must have been pretty unhappy with Nexa. Thoughts?

[Gaz]

One round in and he's already moving teams tells its own story really - the boy must not be happy and knows that this year he must be shown to be performing if his career is to progress.

Nexa did a brilliant job in Ford but just don't quite seem to have got to grips with Renault just yet. In terms of Makela himself I've always been impressed with him and would have expected slightly more from his results in testing and racing thus far.

Now with Manor he will be expected to perform right away, starting this weekend at Oulton!

[Valker]

Mäkelä himself told to Finnish press that rookie driver and rookie team isn't a good combination. He felt that he needs a team that knows how to run the car if he wants to fight for the championship - and that's what he wants