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Oh come on, we are not talking about 20kph differences. We are talking about a difference of a few kphQuote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Badoer was always very highly rated for his test driving abilities and was consistant enough to give good data. Test driving is not about the speed, it is much more about consistancy.
As a racer he never was anything good, as a tester, he was brilliant from all the info we have on him.
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Originally Posted by Robinho
OK I was exaggerating. My bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Garry Walker
His lap times were all over the place today, and after 2 race distances on this track he was still as far from Kimi as he was after FP2 on Friday, which is what worries me most as it means he might have reached his best already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Garry Walker
He was getting a bit better as the race went on.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Lets hope he will be within 1,5 seconds (!!!) of Kimi at spa.
The whole field is withing 1 second these days so 1.5 seconds is way to much of a gap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Garry Walker
I hope we won't see another Ferrari propping up the time sheets in qualifying and race on driver merit again.
I hope he stays in the car for Spa. If he doesn't prove to me that he can at least race competitively against a crop of midfield, then he should be replaced immediately. He has experience at Spa. It's been part of the calendar in every season of his racing career. The familiarity of the track should come back to him after Friday practice if he has what it takes to be an F1 driver these days. Otherwise, he should go back to his role as a tester.
For those who doubt his testing abilities: Do you really think Ferrari would hold onto him for almost 10 years if he wasn't providing them with any data? I know he's Italian. I know Ferrari have more sentimental attachments than other teams. But they're not idiots, and I don't believe they would hold onto a driver if he wasn't doing his job (i.e. providing data from testing.)
:eek: Is that you Luca?! (LdM) :p :Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Cummins
Apparently we are in for another treat of comedy in a week's time. :\
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/77936Quote:
Originally Posted by Domenicali
I start to believe that Stefano is way to 'calm' for a F1 team boss.
Instead of simply talking I suggest checking the times:
FP 1:
Raikkonen 1.43.384
Badoer 1.45.840
Big gap, +2.5
FP 2:
Raikkonen 1.40.7
Badoer 1.42.0 - +1.7
FP 3
Raikkonen 1.40.2
Badoer 1.42.1 + 1.9
Qualy 1
Raikkonen 1.38.8
Badoer 1.41.4 + 2.8 - really bad
Yet today:
Raikkonen 1.39.2
Badoer 1.40.5 +1.3
The gap is becoming narrower. I am not saying that Luca is becoming worthy of the place in Ferrari, but he achieved better with each passing day, so maybe he is right in what he says and it is right to wait till Spa. However, this is if you want to be fair and if you like him (as Ferrari and I obviously do). If you are pragmatic, you will get Bourdais.
In fairness, Ferrari didn't have long after Schu pulled out to find a replacement. It's easy to say you should put Bourdais, Piquet in the car but Ferrari also have to sort out contracts etc etc. Putting Badoer in for some stability for a couple of races, to a team that is probably still somewhat shaken up by the temporary loss of Massa, isn't a totally stupid idea.
Yes, he's slow, but he's also a temporary measure - I still expect someone else in the seat for Monza though.
Wont happen. As Spa is Kimis track the difference will be 2.5 secs. Put LucaDM behind the wheel, its a better pr stunt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Garry Walker