MS @ Spanish GP

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Originally Posted by raphael123

But yes I agree, it's stupid to say the loss of Schumacher would result in them becoming a poor team overnight.

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It's not so stupid........it happened with Benetton in 1996.

They went from double champions in 95 to zero race wins in 96. The only thing that changed was the driver.

Likewise, Alonso's departure from Renault seems to have had a detrimental effect, although in this instance the switch to Bridgestone tyres has played it's part.....except that Fisichella is pretty much were he was last year relative to the top cars, so the input of the driver does play a big part regardless of other factors.

Oh come now, surely nobody is suggesting that the most sucessful driver of all time, with the most wins, poles, points and titles, a driver who consistantly out-performed his teammates, could be an asset to a team and it's drivers?

:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1

I do think Kimi has been very diplomatic, but suspect that MS's presence is a distraction he would rather be without.

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Well he should get accustomed to it, MS will be with the team for several races this season, and who knows in the future!
I don't see why Kimi would be bothered, as he said, MS won't tell them how to drive the cars.

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Originally Posted by CarlMetro

Oh come now, surely nobody is suggesting that the most sucessful driver of all time, with the most wins, poles, points and titles, a driver who consistantly out-performed his teammates, could be an asset to a team and it's drivers?

:rolleyes:

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I haven't seen anyone suggest that.
Were you referring to anyone in particular, or did you simply not read someone's post properly?

Your right though, that suggestion would be rediculous :p : :laugh:

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Originally Posted by ioan

Than Lauda was talking bollocks, like always.

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As some forumers here say, it's not bollocks, just a different opinion contrary to ours :)

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You already used that phrase in another thread trying to provoke a discussion. ;)

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Oh dear lord, God forbid I start a discussion...in a forum of all places :dozey:

So he will surely not take up a management role at Ferrari:

<<Schumacher did, however, completely dismiss any suggestion of moving into a senior team management role - either with his own outfit or at Ferrari.

"Absolutely not," he said. "I just don't want to. I have other ambitions in life other than that one.">>

Complete article about his role at Ferrari and his yet undecided future:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/58694

It sounds to me like Kimi doesn't want him under his feet although having a look at over teams doesn't seem like a good use of his time.

Is it a good idea to use Schumacher in this capacity? They seem to be a bit more successful without him at the moment.

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Originally Posted by CarlMetro

Oh come now, surely nobody is suggesting that the most sucessful driver of all time, with the most wins, poles, points and titles, a driver who consistantly out-performed his teammates, could be an asset to a team and it's drivers?

:rolleyes:

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I just love your sarcasm. It's so subtle. It really doesn't say much but makes you look smart.
The fact is that if KR or FM doesn't like him being there he's not helping that much with all his previous success and experience. I don't really see what he can do... change a tire during the race?

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Originally Posted by ioan

So he will surely not take up a management role at Ferrari

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A1GP

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Originally Posted by ioan

I don't see why Kimi would be bothered, as he said, MS won't tell them how to drive the cars.

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Imagine you were promoted to be manager in your workplace after the previous manager retired. You want to do things your way, and work with what has become your team, and yet the previous manager keeps popping into the office asking how things are going, suggesting how things could be done, and reminding the team how things were.

Wouldn't that bother you, and perhaps undermine your position?