Who will drive at McLaren next year?

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7th August 2007, 16:50
CarlMetro

Personally I think it will still be Lewis and Fernando
7th August 2007, 17:08
CarlMetro

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Originally Posted by CarlMetro

Personally I think it will still be Lewis and Fernando

........and funnily enough, so does Ron Dennis.

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=40315

The speculation about the 26-year-old led McLaren boss Ron Dennis to answer questions about the Spaniard’s future in his own post-race press briefing.

However the Briton said such speculation is always inevitable and that his team would respect its contracts with both Alonso and Hamilton – adding that he hoped both drivers would do the same.

"There is an inevitability that these things are rumoured and discussed in other teams," he said.

"We have two drivers who are contracted for several years into the future.

"We will respect our part of that bargain and that part of the situation.

“We hope that the drivers respect theirs because that's what a contract is about."
7th August 2007, 19:40
jens

If Alonso really leaves McLaren, then it's really tough to say, who would replace him. De la Rosa and Paffett... Hmm, probably they aren't quite the brightest talents. Di Resta seems very talented, but has no F1 experience (and to put him alongside another young driver like Hamilton would be very risky).

I think McLaren needs an experienced driver (as Hamilton is still relying on Alonso's setups). But who can it be besides de la Rosa? Wurz? Heidfeld? R. Schumacher? Fisichella? Villeneuve or Montoya? :D Or buy someone out of contract? All of them sound more or less doubtful and even strange. McLaren should do its best to keep Alonso at least for next year I think.
7th August 2007, 20:32
wmcot

IF Alonso leaves, it would be a good idea for McLaren to find a 2nd driver who is good at setting up a car and can race reasonably well. They don't need 2 superstar egos again next year. De la Rosa is already familiar with the team as is Wurz. I wonder if DC would ever go back? He could certainly set the car up and is used to "riding shotgun" for a champion teammate.
8th August 2007, 03:48
leopard

How about the idea driver exchange, FA goes back to Renault and Fisichela to replace him at the McLaren. Fisi is a good fella that will not make the main driver worried about anything, in any occasion possible he took the win within the whole strategy of the team on focusing to main driver, could be a discourse that can give benefit for Hamilton and McLaren.

However going back at the former team is not a good idea altogether considering they have another rising star Kovalainen there.

FA looked quite comfortable reaching the title alongside Fisi and enjoy the whole season like sharing poses with a lot of woman all together :D
8th August 2007, 07:30
Cozzie

Heidfeld wouldn't be a bad option for McLaren...
8th August 2007, 07:40
Hawkmoon

If McLaren's recent history is anything to go by, next year's car will be a horrible piece of slow and/or unreliable rubbish. The 2002, 2004 and 2006 cars were nowhere near the championship where as the 2003, 2005 and 2007 cars have all been championship contenders.

So it looks like McLaren don't like even years and 2008's car will be crap. Maybe Alonso is right to jump ship. :)
8th August 2007, 08:34
leopard

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Originally Posted by Hawkmoon

If McLaren's recent history is anything to go by, next year's car will be a horrible piece of slow and/or unreliable rubbish. The 2002, 2004 and 2006 cars were nowhere near the championship where as the 2003, 2005 and 2007 cars have all been championship contenders.

So it looks like McLaren don't like even years and 2008's car will be crap. Maybe Alonso is right to jump ship. :)

You must have got good mark for pre-job psycho-test :)
8th August 2007, 09:11
wmcot

Maybe the bigger question should be, in light of the melt-down from the espionage scandal, driver wars, RD losing control, etc., is, "Will there BE a McLaren next year?"
8th August 2007, 09:27
leopard

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Originally Posted by wmcot

Maybe the bigger question should be, in light of the melt-down from the espionage scandal, driver wars, RD losing control, etc., is, "Will there BE a McLaren next year?"

What BE was it Basic Element or what?

:)
8th August 2007, 09:28
wmcot

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Originally Posted by leopardsleeping

What BE was it Basic Element or what?

Just the word "be" capitalized for emphasis...
8th August 2007, 09:38
555-04Q2

Mickey Mouse and Goofy will win the 2008 drivers seats. Animated comedy is what the current McLaren drivers and team are at the moment and who better to replace them than two animated icons?
8th August 2007, 10:11
Hendersen

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Originally Posted by F1MAN2007

I swear if it is my boss I told to F**** swivel, I would have been already sacked. :D

But the kid can say this and still getting more and more nice treatment. Unless this is the language they use in Mclaren, otherwise it is rude and inacceptable.

He'd be driving a Spyker and fighting for second to last place if it wasn't for his being British.
8th August 2007, 12:06
F1MAN2007

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Originally Posted by Hendersen

Here's a hint for internet information regarding formula 1 (and anything to do with history for that matter): if you see ".uk" anywhere in the URL, ignore that site completely.

Haaaaaa!!!!! You made my day guy!!!! :rotflmao:
8th August 2007, 13:28
ArrowsFA1

"...there are suggestions..."

You've gotta love these pieces from reputable sources such as the Daily Mail that have a version of the 'Hamilton to Ferrari' stories :D
8th August 2007, 13:33

Hold on....there's an image coming through...

Hmmm......why do I get a vision of two team-mates in the gravel in Japan?

I'd give the Alonso-Hamilton pairing another season at the most.
8th August 2007, 13:35

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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1

You've gotta love these pieces from reputable sources such as the Daily Mail that have a version of the 'Hamilton to Ferrari' stories :D

I'm surprised they aren't blaming Alonso for the death of Diana, street crime and foot and mouth.

Or was that Monday's edition?
8th August 2007, 13:40
SGWilko

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Originally Posted by Hendersen

Here's a hint for internet information regarding formula 1 (and anything to do with history for that matter): if you see ".uk" anywhere in the URL, ignore that site completely.

Sheesh, I know, I mean, what do the Ukranians know about F1 anyway.
8th August 2007, 13:43
BDunnell

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Originally Posted by tamburello

I'm surprised they aren't blaming Alonso for the death of Diana, street crime and foot and mouth.

Or was that Monday's edition?

:laugh:
8th August 2007, 14:20
BeansBeansBeans

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Originally Posted by Hendersen

He'd be driving a Spyker and fighting for second to last place if it wasn't for his being British.

Quite right. It's not as if he's got any talent. It's all down to Britishness. Or the fact that Ron Dennis is secretly his uncle.
8th August 2007, 15:28
Flat.tyres

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Originally Posted by BeansBeansBeans

Quite right. It's not as if he's got any talent. It's all down to Britishness. Or the fact that Ron Dennis is secretly his uncle.

dont be silly. Hamilton is actually driving this years Ferrari which was knocked up for him from the blue prints. McLaren cant build a car as good as the Ferrari so they nicked him one because he's British.

Alonso's driving the Minardi because it was quicker than this years McLaren and it just shows what a god he is that he's just 7 points behind.

as for Hendersens countrymen, well, its obvious that they are the best drivers but its a conspiracy by Bernie to keep them out of F1 so the inferior drivers like Lewis can shine.
8th August 2007, 16:36
F1MAN2007

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Originally Posted by tamburello

I'm surprised they aren't blaming Alonso for the death of Diana, street crime and foot and mouth.

Or was that Monday's edition?

:bounce: :laugh: :rotflmao:
8th August 2007, 17:37
sukabumi

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Originally Posted by COD

Maybe Alonso and Kovalainen will swich seats. McLaren would get rid of the crybaby and McLaren would get another talented driver with a years experience on F1 + Heikki would have a better car.

Yes, I like this idea...Lewis and Heiki... :D
8th August 2007, 21:52
rohanweb

Is this something of a sidekick FA is looking for to have as his team-mate.. ( well ..then he should hire Rubens or Massa ) ... remember how Schumi had these guys as his sidekicks to win 7 world championships... shame!!! FA is trying to do the same, and its unlikley many true competitive drivers find it good though... well ..FA can have his ex-team mate Fisi ;)
8th August 2007, 21:56
Ian McC

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Originally Posted by Hendersen

Here's a hint for internet information regarding formula 1 (and anything to do with history for that matter): if you see ".uk" anywhere in the URL, ignore that site completely.

That's a major insecurity complex you have there.
9th August 2007, 13:19
Flat.tyres

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Originally Posted by Ian McC

That's a major insecurity complex you have there.

our little friend just likes to flame the brits because he has nobody to cheer on himself.

If you cant beat them, flame them :laugh:
13th August 2007, 08:11
Valve Bounce

If Alonso left McLaren,

......................we'd all be wondering who'd be driving for mcLaren next year. :D

http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...d.php?t=120191
13th August 2007, 10:10
Ranger

Fernando and Lewis for 2008, methinks. After that it'll be free-range.
13th August 2007, 15:45
wedge

Cheap McLaren/Alonso T-shirts

Just an observation in the traders stands over the weekend when I was at Silverstone.....
16th August 2007, 03:25
f1_fann

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Originally Posted by rohanweb

Is this something of a sidekick FA is looking for to have as his team-mate.. ( well ..then he should hire Rubens or Massa ) ... remember how Schumi had these guys as his sidekicks to win 7 world championships... shame!!! FA is trying to do the same, and its unlikley many true competitive drivers find it good though... well ..FA can have his ex-team mate Fisi ;)

I'm sorry but it sounds like you are saying that Schumi wouldn't have won 7 world championships if he didn't have Massa and Rubens as team mates.

Although i agree with you that it must have helped to have RB a a partner,
and also that FA seems to want to try the same recipe, remember that Schumi won with Bennetton (inferior car at the time) against some excellent drivers.

It was also in part because of him and his team (JTodt, R BRAUN and company) that Ferrari won 6 consecutive world championships.
16th August 2007, 05:22
markabilly

DON'T Forget

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Originally Posted by f1_fann

I'm sorry but it sounds like you are saying that Schumi wouldn't have won 7 world championships if he didn't have Massa and Rubens as team mates.

Although i agree with you that it must have helped to have RB a a partner,
and also that FA seems to want to try the same recipe, remember that Schumi won with Bennetton (inferior car at the time) against some excellent drivers.

It was also in part because of him and his team (JTodt, R BRAUN and company) that Ferrari won 6 consecutive world championships.

a good wind tunnel is now always preferable, so who needs useless drivers anyway :vader:

So who cares..all the drivers do is screw stuff up...

Big MAc should just do it all by remote control...far less headaches and you don't have all this personal nonsense screwing up fine engineering.....drivers not listening, sitting in the pits way too long obviously mucking everything up...running off the road..running their mouths off and trying to steal the glory from the real thing about F! now: The cars
16th August 2007, 05:53
leopard

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Originally Posted by f1_fann

I'm sorry but it sounds like you are saying that Schumi wouldn't have won 7 world championships if he didn't have Massa and Rubens as team mates.

yeah, He didn't win anything with Massa as teammate, welcome to forumm! :D
16th August 2007, 06:51
Valve Bounce

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Originally Posted by f1_fann

, remember that Schumi won with Bennetton (inferior car at the time) against some excellent drivers.

.

Oh Yeah!! I remembr now - the one with the Traction Control that wasn't used in the races, and the one used to ram Damon Hill in Adelaide. Brings back pleasant memories, all that.
16th August 2007, 06:58
Hendersen

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Originally Posted by Valve Bounce

Oh Yeah!! I remembr now - the one with the Traction Control that wasn't used in the races, and the one used to ram Damon Hill in Adelaide. Brings back pleasant memories, all that.

He beat out Senna when he had traction control and Schumacher did not, the year before the whole traction control incident. The joke known as Hamilton is yet to race in anything that isn't the best car in the field. And hill is an idiot that couldn't pass an old lady on sunday. Why did his dumb ass not wait for the straight to pass on? You know, the place where 99.9999999% of the passing gets done in formula one? I'm tired of British jingoists turning F-1 into a god damn joke of nationalistic BS.
16th August 2007, 07:02
wmcot

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Originally Posted by Hendersen

He beat out Senna when he had traction control and Schumacher did not, the year before the whole traction control incident. The joke known as Hamilton is yet to race in anything that isn't the best car in the field. And hill is an idiot that couldn't pass an old lady on sunday. Why did his dumb ass not wait for the straight to pass on? You know, the place where 99.9999999% of the passing gets done in formula one? I'm tired of British jingoists turning F-1 into a god damn joke of nationalistic BS.

But remember, the British did invent F1 along with everything else. We're just lucky to be living in one of their colonies. ;)
16th August 2007, 07:26
Hendersen

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Originally Posted by wmcot

But remember, the British did invent F1 along with everything else. We're just lucky to be living in one of their colonies. ;)

British invented the most massive slave trade the world has ever seen. Other than that, they have invented little of note. F-1 couldn't have been made without some Germans inventing the internal combustion engines and automobiles. Even that said, I'm not even sure the early history of F-1, who started what. Given the names of the governing bodies, however, it seems unlikely it was of British genesis.
16th August 2007, 07:27
wmcot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hendersen

British invented the most massive slave trade the world has ever seen. Other than that, they have invented little of note. F-1 couldn't have been made without some Germans inventing the internal combustion engines and automobiles.

Really, I'll have to check my sources. I was quoting Jeremy Clarkson!
16th August 2007, 07:34
Valve Bounce

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hendersen

He beat out Senna when he had traction control and Schumacher did not, the year before the whole traction control incident. The joke known as Hamilton is yet to race in anything that isn't the best car in the field. And hill is an idiot that couldn't pass an old lady on sunday. Why did his dumb ass not wait for the straight to pass on? You know, the place where 99.9999999% of the passing gets done in formula one? I'm tired of British jingoists turning F-1 into a god damn joke of nationalistic BS.

You're just jealous - your memory of Mario must be fading. :p :
16th August 2007, 07:36
Valve Bounce

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Originally Posted by wmcot

But remember, the British did invent F1 along with everything else. We're just lucky to be living in one of their colonies. ;)

Hey!! you'd still be in the Club if you guys hadn't thrown that tea into the harbour!! :p :
16th August 2007, 07:37
Valve Bounce

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Originally Posted by Hendersen

British invented the most massive slave trade the world has ever seen. .

And who bought these slaves? :rolleyes:

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