Kubica's replacement... (It's Heidfeld!)

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Originally Posted by mstillhere

I think Petrov is a skilled driver but so is everyone in F1. The question is, does he have that extra skill that makes a difference between a skilled driver and a world champion. And I think it's way too early to say and that's why I don't agree with who speaks so highly about him in here. I mean the guy is no Hamilton.

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Agreed, and if Heidfeld doesn't beat him then Renault has problem. I think just now the car is more fitted to Kubica and who els will be his replacement has to develop it to be something it wasn't intended to be from beginning. The question is if Petrov is the man to do it or if it will be more experienced Heidfeld and how the car then fit to Kubica if he will come back under the season.. Petrov has learned to drive "Kubicas car" and the other question is what happen now - especially if Heidfeld and he like to develop the car in different directions. I think it doesn't be easier with Pirelli and therefore Heidfeld has a better chance.. :)

And will also convince the sponsors! :D

Renault know exactly what Villeneuve had to offer back in the day, no way would they even consider him even as replacement number 101.

yes it is confirmed Nick Barrichello named replacement driver for Renault

after todays testing, short of a miracle performance tomorrow by Bruno Senna, Heidfield has the seat sewn up.

JV was never a serious contender for this seat, and never will be again for a seat in F1. He was very good in his day, and is far from past it, but has been out of F1 for way too long, and was not really quick enough last time. If he really inspired fans, sponsors and teams that much he would never have lost a drive.

The cars a very different in performance, tyres, downforce from when he last drove. add in KERS and movable wings and he's basically a rookie again. never gonna happen people.

now, i don't rate Heidfield THAT highly, but he is quick, he is a current driver and he has good experience. He is a known quantity, and short of Kimi, probably the best non-contracted option available. if the Renault is as quick as it seems he could end up with a few wins and maybe, just maybe, be in the title fight, for a while at least. i don't think there is anyone else available at the moment i could say that about, yet i still want to see Senna given a chance. i still wonder if he might be pretty good too, just a hunch, but maybe

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Originally Posted by Robinho

JV was never a serious contender for this seat, and never will be again for a seat in F1. He was very good in his day, and is far from past it,...

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Yep, far from past it but on the slower side of it.

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Originally Posted by Robinho

after todays testing, short of a miracle performance tomorrow by Bruno Senna, Heidfield has the seat sewn up.

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So we need a driver with speed and experience to clearly help the team in this development. Once you have ticked all the boxes there are no more than three drivers in the paddock - Nick Heidfeld, Vitantonio Liuzzi and Pedro de la Rosa.

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Nick is here - and without sounding arrogant - to be evaluated. Once we have finished the assessment of Nick we will keep him or look for another driver in Barcelona.

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http://www.formula1.com/news/intervi...1/2/11735.html

It doesn't seem as if Senna is a real candidate for the actual seat at all according to this; even if he would blow everyone away tomorrow I'd say Renault still values a more experienced driver higher. Heidfeld should have this one in the bag.

Heidfeld is the most underrated guy out there. How many teammates have soundly beat him?

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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

Heidfeld is the most underrated guy out there. How many teammates have soundly beat him?

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Well, he has the chance now to show what he is made out of. Chances like this one don't come along that often. Let's what happens.

You don't stay in F1 for as long as Heidfeld has with little or no sponsorship money without being a very good driver.Good luck to him at Renault I say.

Lfmao