Surely. But this talk is about drivers, not about managers.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
If an ex-driver becomes a manager, current drivers don't have anything to say. They just have to race, as that's what they're paid for.
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Surely. But this talk is about drivers, not about managers.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
If an ex-driver becomes a manager, current drivers don't have anything to say. They just have to race, as that's what they're paid for.
As andreag already pointed it out MS isn't back as a driver and Kimi was quoted saying, MS isn't there to tell them how to drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Now if the drivers don't complain, what's the problem? :p :
So what is he there for then?Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
An 'advisory' role apparently. No one seems to know exactly what he does, but thats the title he's been given. I agree with you fully Arrows on this.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
If Schumacher was the manager, it would be a different story, but his role is so unclear, it just seems as if he's bought in for the sake of keeping him part of the Ferrari family, in public and behind closed doors.
Having the guy you've just replaced coming in every so often, to pass on 'advice' is quite patronising to Kimi I would have thought. Kimi has won races, he has fought for titles before, he isn't like Massa who still had a lot of developing to do. One aspect Schumacher could improve maybe is Kimi's technical ability, but I think it was Ioan himself who was bringing up quotes from the Ferrari team about how good Kimi is technically, so that rules that out even!
I think it would have been better to invite Schumacher as a guest, rather than try and give him this advisory role, because as you say, it undermines Kimi in particular. How can Kimi go about making it his own team when the favourite old son keeps on turning up as an 'advisor'. Who he advises I don't know. But I don't think Kimi is the kind of guy who needs advice on how to drive the car.
What is the fuzz all about? a former 7 times world champion is visiting his former team, I don't care what his official position is within in the team, he is always welcome. C'mom people it is not some hollywood star deciding to go there to grab some attention!! Wheter he gives advice or use the ferrari water closet it is all very fine to me. Looking forward seeing him in a decent interview.
If it would be a Hollywood star no one would care, but as they hate MS they just can't stand seeing him again! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Daika
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Originally Posted by ioan
Yeah! Murray!! :p :
What's your name? Pete Sampras. and what are you doing at Wimbledon? You won 7 times? that's pretty good but you are retired so please go away.
To dismiss someone with that much experience because you think can't learn anything new from them is rather arrogant.
I have no doubt that Kimi and Massa both realise that, and will take any opportunity to pick up some new knowledge - even if it's how NOT to do something.
A familiar refrain ioan, which conveniently avoids you answering, or even speculating on, what exactly MS is there for?Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
It's an important question for Ferrari, because he's been such a major figure in the team over the last decade that his influence could be, and probably is, still felt among the team, and yet that team should be focussed on Raikkonen & Massa.