Kimi's future - No racing in 2010?

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27th September 2009, 09:48
ioan

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Originally Posted by Dzeidzei

If McL ends up beating Ferrari next year, you´ll see a new Kimi. You cannot wipe the smile of his face. And somehow I have a feeling things wont be just as rosy in Maranello.

Wishful thinking.
27th September 2009, 10:17
truefan72

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Originally Posted by F1boat

Maybe it will be like this:
Brawn GP
Jenson and Nico
Ferrari
Fred and Felipe
McLaren
Kimi and Lewis
Williams
Rubens and Hulk
Renault
Kubica and Romain?

now that seems very likely,
I think Rubens is gone from Brawn even if he wins thee WDC..if he does I would ove for him to retire on top. If he doesn't, he certainly looks like he has one good year left in him.
27th September 2009, 10:21
truefan72

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Originally Posted by Dzeidzei

According to Bild Santander is willing to pay Kimis 25M€ salary at McLaren. That plus compensating for for braking the Ferrari contract amount to... dunno, 60M€?

They really do want Fred wearing red.

If McL ends up beating Ferrari next year, you´ll see a new Kimi. You cannot wipe the smile of his face. And somehow I have a feeling things wont be just as rosy in Maranello.

hmm how can Santander justify such an unnecessary expense to their stockholders and customers, then probably turn around and deny loans, etc because "the economy is tight"

i can understand sponsorship, but an extra 25mill cash outlay seems very unnecessary. Is Alonso will have to be shaking hands at the door of every branch for the next 5 yrs to justify such a cash outlay.
27th September 2009, 10:49
jens

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Originally Posted by F1boat

Maybe it will be like this:
Brawn GP
Jenson and Nico
Ferrari
Fred and Felipe
McLaren
Kimi and Lewis
Williams
Rubens and Hulk
Renault
Kubica and Romain?

That would be my prediction at the moment as well. In addition Heidfeld and someone else (Klien?) will race for Qadbak. Force India would likely continue with both current drivers (can they attract a top-line driver or not?).
27th September 2009, 17:56
Dzeidzei

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Originally Posted by ioan

Wishful thinking.

Nopes. More like speculation.... see the "if".
27th September 2009, 18:01
Dzeidzei

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Originally Posted by truefan72

hmm how can Santander justify such an unnecessary expense to their stockholders and customers, then probably turn around and deny loans, etc because "the economy is tight"

i can understand sponsorship, but an extra 25mill cash outlay seems very unnecessary. Is Alonso will have to be shaking hands at the door of every branch for the next 5 yrs to justify such a cash outlay.

Well, according to their latest figures:
"Attributable profit was EUR 2,423 million in the second quarter". Seems like banking is still quite profitable.

I guess they could buy Alonso a seat in every car. 100M for a team... 14 teams... isnt that 1,4 billion? Im sure that would include paying of the broken contracts.
27th September 2009, 18:24
Saint Devote

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Originally Posted by F1boat

Maybe it will be like this:
Brawn GP
Jenson and Nico
Ferrari
Fred and Felipe
McLaren
Kimi and Lewis
Williams
Rubens and Hulk
Renault
Kubica and Romain?

I doubt Brawn will want Rosberg - he is overrated as demonstrated at Marina Bay today. But you could be correct if Mercedes support him.

If Rubens leaves Brawn I think he will become the number 1 driver at US F1. He is an invaluable asset for a new team and potentially at that team could sign for three years. Peter Windsor is great fan of the Brazilian.

Williams - Kubica and Hulkenberg if they get Mercedes engines. Without Flavio especailly but ALSO Alonso, Renault is in nowhere land so Kubica will not want that.
27th September 2009, 18:33
Saint Devote

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Originally Posted by henners88

You might be right there, plus 2 equal team mates next year with one not so keen on the idea, is asking for trouble IMO...

I bet Kimi is secretly glad to be getting out while he can... :)

Historically many drivers are happy to leave Ferrari in the end.

I can name four top drivers without even trying!

But Kimi I do not know. He does not let a situation get to him.

I think it could be a requirement of Alonso that they retain a weaker driver. Neither Schumacher or Alonso are drivers that are comfortable with teammates that will not obey.

And with team orders forbidden, having Kimi in the team would definitely result in a bad situation created by a petulant Alonso.
27th September 2009, 18:43
Dzeidzei

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

I think it could be a requirement of Alonso that they retain a weaker driver. Neither Schumacher or Alonso are drivers that are comfortable with teammates that will not obey.

And with team orders forbidden, having Kimi in the team would definitely result in a bad situation created by a petulant Alonso.

You seem to imply that Alonso will walk over Felipe. I seriously doubt that. I think they will be equally matched and that will drive Fernando crazy. He will turn into his tactics and who knows how Felipe will cope with that.
27th September 2009, 18:48
F1boat

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

I doubt Brawn will want Rosberg - he is overrated as demonstrated at Marina Bay today. But you could be correct if Mercedes support him.

If Rubens leaves Brawn I think he will become the number 1 driver at US F1. He is an invaluable asset for a new team and potentially at that team could sign for three years. Peter Windsor is great fan of the Brazilian.

Williams - Kubica and Hulkenberg if they get Mercedes engines. Without Flavio especailly but ALSO Alonso, Renault is in nowhere land so Kubica will not want that.

St. Devote, the rumors point that RK signed with Renault.

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