Howett and why Toyota signed RS and JT

[jens]

Yeah but if I were Rosberg I wouldn't be so keen on jumping from Williams to Toyota.

Why? I don't think Williams has better prospects than Toyota unless they get a factory support in the near future.

[Ian McC]

"I would rather keep driving quickly than try to respond with my mouth."



Don't think Nick could of said it any better. Certainly wont get to drive any quicker in a Toyota.

[ShiftingGears]

Why? I don't think Williams has better prospects than Toyota unless they get a factory support in the near future.

Yeah that is true, but I think that is all that Williams lacks. Money. Toyota have really got nowhere during their time in F1 with one of the bigger budgets. They haven't shown me that they can win championships, even with resources.

I never did understand why Sauber dumped him for Massa

Probably something to do with a supply of engines from a manufacturer who are managed by the father of Massa's manager.

[Valve Bounce]

Yeah that is true, but I think that is all that Williams lacks. Money. Toyota have really got nowhere during their time in F1 with one of the bigger budgets. They haven't shown me that they can win championships, even with resources.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here: Toyota hasn't even won a race yet.

[jso1985]

BMW is in better shape than Toyota and rate Heidfeld higher than nay other team.
so I don't see a reason why Nick should be even thinking about jumping ship to Toyota.
Toyota on the other hand... well appart from Trulli I don't think they have done a wise driver sign-up in 5 years

[Ed]

I was jsut thinking if nick a midfield runner according to toyota boses then what are Ralf Schumacher and Jarno Trulli? two of the most inconsistant drivers ever in Forunla 1?

[Webslinger]

I have just read an article on both RS and JT by Peter Windsor in last months' F1 Racing (I'm still in catch-up mode reading magazines I bought weeks ago).

To cut a long story short, RS is lacking motivation because he is too busy checking his bank accounts, whereas JT is still the best bet to get Toyota nearer the front, providing he gets over his inconsistencies.

RS's contract expires at the end of 2007 - I would be mightily surprised if Toyota renewed it. With an alleged $25 million to RS and an alleged $8 million going to JT, Toyota should sign an "unknown" for 2008, in the sense that Hamilton was an "unknown". With that I mind, and if I was signing the cheques for the Toyota board, someone like Bourdais might well be a suitable replacement. What have Toyota got to lose..?

[Ed]

still can't believe Trulli gets paid that much less then ralf. I rate him higher then ralf

[Valve Bounce]

I have just read an article on both RS and JT by Peter Windsor in last months' F1 Racing (I'm still in catch-up mode reading magazines I bought weeks ago).

To cut a long story short, RS is lacking motivation because he is too busy checking his bank accounts, whereas JT is still the best bet to get Toyota nearer the front, providing he gets over his inconsistencies.

RS's contract expires at the end of 2007 - I would be mightily surprised if Toyota renewed it. With an alleged $25 million to RS and an alleged $8 million going to JT, Toyota should sign an "unknown" for 2008, in the sense that Hamilton was an "unknown". With that I mind, and if I was signing the cheques for the Toyota board, someone like Bourdais might well be a suitable replacement. What have Toyota got to lose..?

Very true: I would suggest two drivers with more motivation, like Bordais and Webber, and that would cost a helluva lot less, and produce a helluva lot more.

By the way, you should take a course in speed reading :