Based on talent I can think of about 2 or 3 other drivers that should give it up before Mike, after they are vetted than we can get on to truly talented pilots like Schumacher. JMHO
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Based on talent I can think of about 2 or 3 other drivers that should give it up before Mike, after they are vetted than we can get on to truly talented pilots like Schumacher. JMHO
And they would be...?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr Giacomo Rappaccini
Narain Karthikeyan, Pedro de la Rosa :dozey:
Not that I think these two should quit, only judging on talent they don't match Mike. My point is why are we even having this coversation? HRT wants PdR and NK. Mercedes seem to want Mike and that is reason enough!
I didn't say that PdR is doing a bad job, only that I think Mike has more talent. As I implied in my previous post teams have reasons for employing the drivers they do. HRT has a Spaniard, and an Indian for what I think is sponsorship, and national interest reasons. Would they have better drivers if the car was more competitive, probably (at least NK)? Mercedes has the best of worlds, a positive marketing as well as racing commodity. Can you blame Brawn for:
Mercedes hint at another season for Schumacher - RTÉ SportQuote:
As far as Brawn is concerned, the team are prepared to give the German as long as he needs to make up his mind, although there is a feeling Schumacher is having fun and so should continue.
Very true. Entirely up to them. However, this thread posed a question.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr Giacomo Rappaccini
A driver is very fortunate to get the opportunity to pick a time to retire. More often than not the decision is made for them and it's not a time of their choosing. Most would continue as long as they can. Michael was fortunate to get a second chance to race in F1 and he clearly loves doing it. He's seemingly a more relaxed character these days, and his enjoyment is clear. That's great. But I am reminded of the career of Graham Hill. Hill was a great talent, but it's generally accepted that he raced on too long. Not qualifying at Monaco, where he had been the master, was sad to see and ultimately it prompted his retirement.
Michael hasn't reached that position yet, but I hope he makes the decision to retire before he does.
I understand your posture in this matter, and respect it, however I am indifferent to Mike and believe I have a very neutral perception of him. I get the impression that he has a pretty good handle on whether he has it or not. Plus TBH I'm not really worried about his reputation. I think he knows that he may have compromised his legacy a little, but that is up to him IMO. It is obvious to me that he cares more about racing in F1 at 43 than how his comeback will affect his overall reputation. I'm not interested in him protecting his image; however I understand that many enthusiasts are.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
So after all that my short answer is no I don't think Schumacher finally should retire :)
And that, basically, was once what Graham Hill said about carrying on: that the level of his performances seemed to upset others more than it did him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr Giacomo Rappaccini
Schumi got his second podium of the year earlier today:
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;)
Just curious (I see Patrese also made the podium) was their charity funds raised by them?
Possibly, I don't know. The event took place at Corinna Schumacher's facility in Switzerland - Welcome at CS RANCH | Reining Horses