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10th November 2014, 17:39 #1
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Contracts aside--who would you take: Button or Raikonnen?
A few years ago this would have been a preposterous question, but now I'm not so sure. Kimi has struggled to adapt. When Jensen went to McLaren he was very close to Lewis' pace, and even though Kevin seems to have an edge in qualifying, Button is still delivering on most Sundays.
If Button became available, would you take him over Kimi?
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10th November 2014, 18:58 #2
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If Ferrari had two Kimis in their team this year, they'd be behind Force India in the constructors' championship. I really like Kimi, but boy does he blow hot and cold. He seems to only really perform at his best when he's the focus of the team's attention.
I guess the seat we're talking about here is the second Ferrari seat, alongside Vettel. If Ferrari want a second driver who will reliably rack up a stack of points, even if Vettel proves to be faster, then you've got to say that's Button rather than Raikkonen.
That will surely never happen though, I can't believe Ferrari would pay a king's ransom to give Raikkonen a year's paid holiday again.
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10th November 2014, 18:58 #3
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Kimmi has been utterly useless this year, and I say that as someone who was hoping he would give Fred a good run.
Button....... I don't know.
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10th November 2014, 19:05 #4
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As of now, I would take Jenson Button every time.
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10th November 2014, 19:15 #5
They are very similar now, except in one aspect - Button is way better on wet.
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10th November 2014, 21:25 #6
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Button does not help his cause because of his moaning ! When was the last time you heard him say anything positive about his car OR his race ?
Kimi had time out to do what all Finns enjoy rallying !
But you can't have time out and come back and expect to be on the pace ! Schumacher didn't ,and Kubitca would have had a problem too !Kimi needs somebody to understand him
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11th November 2014, 00:58 #7
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Button ten years ago. Button today.
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11th November 2014, 02:50 #8
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St. Devote, I mean Button
May the forza be with you
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11th November 2014, 03:32 #9
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11th November 2014, 06:55 #10
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When was the last time McLaren gave him a good car?
I don't think Jenson is that bad in that respect. Just think what Lewis is like when he's not winning.
As for Kimi, I still have faith.. I just think he's fundamentally lazy. If Ferrari build a decent car he will come to life.
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