From Sky News: Rubens signs for Williams in 2010

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13th October 2009, 10:30
Saint Devote

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Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

Just because you haven't seen it doesn't it mean its not true!

The issue is not whether or not it is true, it might be or not, we have no way of knowing until Rubens or Williams makes a statement.

Now if you wish to BELIEVE it, thats up to you but that does not change the reality - absent evidence it remains speculation.
13th October 2009, 10:36
Saint Devote

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Originally Posted by Sonic

Too many pieces of the jigsaw are still missing. Will Jenson stay on at Brawn? Will Kimi go to McLaren?

Until those drivers are confirmed in their seats (or to be leaving) the smaller players will just have to sit on their hands and wait.

For my money, if Williams lost Nico Rosberg to Brawn, Rubens would be a good choice. He has a reputation as a driver who can set up a car quickly - which could help Nico Hulk move into F1 quickly. You don't want a newbie like the Hulk trying to lead the team, or worse get Button as a team mate who seems clueless about setup.

An experienced driver like Jenson I am sure understands a significant amount about a racing car - he has driven enough problematic cars.

But in the end it is irrelevant because thatis what the engineers are for and it has never prevented a good driver from winning.

The important issue is the ability of a driver to communicate the handling of a car to his engineer, have it remedied and improve.

We know that Raikkonen has no interest in the technical side and how much interest Jenson has is enoough to win and currently heading for a world title.
13th October 2009, 11:40
I am evil Homer

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

An experienced driver like Jenson I am sure understands a significant amount about a racing car - he has driven enough problematic cars.

But in the end it is irrelevant because thatis what the engineers are for and it has never prevented a good driver from winning.

The important issue is the ability of a driver to communicate the handling of a car to his engineer, have it remedied and improve.

We know that Raikkonen has no interest in the technical side and how much interest Jenson has is enoough to win and currently heading for a world title.

If Jenson understand so much how come he can't provide the feedback to make those poor cars better?
13th October 2009, 12:40
Dzeidzei

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Originally Posted by Sonic

Too many pieces of the jigsaw are still missing. Will Jenson stay on at Brawn? Will Kimi go to McLaren?

Well, not that many pieces. Jenson will stay and Nico will join Brawn and Kimi McL. The question is who gets to pick... If its Kimi then Nico will be at Brawn. If its Lewis then Nico will be at McL.

Note: Nico doesnt get to pick at all :)
13th October 2009, 12:48
Sleeper

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Originally Posted by I am evil Homer

If Jenson understand so much how come he can't provide the feedback to make those poor cars better?

Nobody could have made the last 2 Honda's fast (massively flawed concept and no technical leadership from within the team) and the 01 Benetton went from being as slow as a Minardi to finishing on the podium, but that was more Mike Gascoine than the two drivers.
13th October 2009, 12:51
ArrowsFA1

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Originally Posted by I am evil Homer

If Jenson understand so much how come he can't provide the feedback to make those poor cars better?

When ever these claims about Button come up Ross Brawn's comment earlier this season springs to mind: "The guys in the team told me Jenson was exceptional – I didn't see a lot of it last year, but now I believe them.”
13th October 2009, 12:55
I am evil Homer

Okay but he would say that. Anyway...I've not read this Rubens news anywhere else yet so has Sky jumped the gun or got genuine inside info?
13th October 2009, 13:14
CaptainRaiden

If this is indeed true, I wonder whether it's Rubens' own choice to leave Brawn or he has to make way for another driver? I guess Nico Rosberg, because I don't think Brawn can really afford to pay Kimi his salary.
13th October 2009, 13:25
keysersoze

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

Nobody could have made the last 2 Honda's fast (massively flawed concept and no technical leadership from within the team) and the 01 Benetton went from being as slow as a Minardi to finishing on the podium, but that was more Mike Gascoine than the two drivers.

Fisi did manage a points-scoring result early in the season (under the old system when only the top-6 scored) and when both drivers managed to finish the race, GF was 9-0 vs Jenson. Just saying.
13th October 2009, 14:17
Sonic

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

An experienced driver like Jenson I am sure understands a significant amount about a racing car - he has driven enough problematic cars.

How many times this season have we heard the statement, "Jenson reverted to Rubens setup"?

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