It depends. If his goal is to create a fan base, I agree with you. But if his goal is to have fun and enjoy himself (which I believe is close to the truth), then he should stick where he is. And I think he will, for a while at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by carracing
"Unfortunately he no longer wants to be in Formula 1,"
Not only JPM but just saw where Scott Speed said the same thing to ron dennis's offer to replace HK....
Well, he proved he could win formula one races repeatedly and for different teams. That's more than the vast majority of drivers that ever compete in F1 do. I think that he also proved in the last two years that F1 isn't the panacea that everyone makes it out to be. He's been FAR and away happier racing in America than he ever was in F1. He's not a European and I've been told repeatedly he did not particularly care for the European lifestyle. For such an emotional personality, Juan is very laid back. He gets to spend near every day with his family, even racing 40 weekends + testing days a year. He's said repeatedly, He's far happier RACING than testing, practicing and qualifying the majority of the time than turning 1000 laps testing and practicing.Quote:
Originally Posted by goodf1fun
In the past 10 years or so, F1 has become almost exclusively the place for very young, single drivers. It's no environment for a driver that wishes to have any sort of a family life. Even the playboys of old wouldn't be so very happy in Today's F1. JuanPablo can easily race competetively for another ten years in NASCAR and spend 4 nights a week in his own bed. Been there, done that.
I for one am glad he's staying right where he is.
Juan is honest, matter of fact and blunt and he doesn't take $#it. People that don't like that kind of driver aren't gonna like Juan, That's for sure. He's no Jeff Gordon, but he's every bit as talented of a driver. Juan's problem in NASCAR is Ganassi. Ol Cheepster just isn't the top tier organization in NASCAR as he is in Indycars and GrandAm where he also has the opportunity to drive during the NASCAR season if he chooses. When ws the last time anyone driving full time in F1 showed up to drive in any other category during the F1 season.Quote:
Originally Posted by carracing
I''ve seen Speedie smiling more this year than I ever did in F1. Winning does that, even if it's in a 3rd tier series. Nice job qualifying in 2nd for Today's final NASCAR race of the season in a supposedly crap car.Quote:
Originally Posted by markabilly