I know it would never happen, but a Fernando v Kimi at Ferrari would be monumental.
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I know it would never happen, but a Fernando v Kimi at Ferrari would be monumental.
I don't think Alonso would ever agree to Kimi as a teammate. Kimi would hurt his ego.Quote:
Originally Posted by aki13
here is what I see happening
kimi to renault
Massa to sauber or Lotus or Mercedes if MSC retires
Petrov to Ferrari
Heidfeld to Lotus or back to reserve driver
Most probable given Santander's demands. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by truefan72
Come, come gentleman do not get ridiculous now.
Petrov has more chance successfully climbing Mount Everest in slippers than becoming a Ferrari driver.
Similarly, nevermind, Massa, but anyone else other than Rosberg and Schumi driving for Mercedes in grands prix is just not going to happen.
The Schumacher contract is a three year one and given the bizarre limitation on testing the process of evolving a competitive car if it is NOT ideal, out of the box, makes for a very drawn out process.
Previously Schumi had the tools of testing morning til night in between races, now - well, there is not even the sound of an f1 car being started!
And Mclaren at various times during the Prost-Senna years, to remain competitive, used two test teams at two circuits - usually Silverstone and Pembrey - to arrive at solutions. Although Senna detested testing so Prost, Palmer and Pirro used to do most of it.
Do not underestimate Schumi - which you are along with many that ought to know better.
This is a bedding in year for Schumacher - just as brakes are done. So wait and see - but before that it is essential a competitive car be constructed for 2011, otherwise it will become a mission in futility and likely that Schumi could walk away - and nobody would blame him other than his usual detractors.
Kimi to Renault? I dont believe that - why? Kubica will dominate the team because not only is he quick but he has the ATTITUDE. He wants to win. He thinks of racing only.
Quite simply - Renault does not need Raikkonen. Especially a driver that has absolutely no interest in the team and will never try and harder than he feels like.
You think Boullier and for that matter all the other teams that could sign Raikkonen have forgotten his attitude at Ferrari? No.
It is Raikkonen that has to change and show that that is so - Kimi mostly, destroyed his image that was built over the seasons in 2009.
Maybe Renault would like him for Spa - but thats not possible.
Magnificent effort for Alonso today.
:s ailor: That guy Fred, he is a rather clever fellow :bandit:Quote:
Originally Posted by pallone col bracciale
Yes. I hope that his car will be OK tomorrow. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by pallone col bracciale
This is only the second race on that lump, and it's not like he really tortured it at Monza. They have had some electronic gremlins but I think that and the gearbox are not anything to be overly concerned with. I'm more concerned with him getting a good start off the line. This track is going to force the McLarens to prove they have the ability to conserve their options. The Bulls are in good shape in this arena, and Webber has a new lump. The Mac's have managed their tires magnificently so far this season but I expect this track to give them more degradation so the Boss or JB need to get Fred early. Of course just about anything else in the world can happen :grenade: :dozey:Quote:
Originally Posted by F1boat
LOL, great car, absolutely amazing, awesome driver. I AM SO HAPPY!!!
Ferrari/Alonso are back :D
(btw Massa to Sauber, Kubi to Ferrari)
Unfortunatly for me, Alonso is back on form.
and on fire. He's still an arrogant __________ (insert your own word of choice here) though
Confident, yeah, arrogant, I think not. :) Actually from the interviews this year he seems to be humble.
spic ? :p :dozey:Quote:
Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTR
maybe after some of his mistakes earlier this year he should be......but I still don't like his attitude sometimes, Hockenheim being a prime example.Quote:
Originally Posted by F1boat
The thing that really bugs me is that he really wouldn't like someone like Kubica as a team mate and maybe wouldn't allow such a thing, but I feel Kubica is good enough for a drive at Ferrari. That's what gets me: sometimes I feel i thinks he is the new king of ferrari.
EDIT: donkey: If you like :D
Haven't you heard? He IS :pQuote:
Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTR
And he's good friends with Kubi so no probs there either :)
Alonso done very well today.
Congradulations to Ferrari fans.
Well, If he got involved in who else the team hired as drivers, then for me 'the king' would be out of place.Quote:
Originally Posted by donKey jote
And I'd love to see alonso and kubica at Ferrari, I really would.
Take it somewhere else bro. Fred broke out a can of whip-@$$ this weekend. End of story!Quote:
Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTR
:s ailor: Hijo de puta :)Quote:
Originally Posted by donKey jote
I'm not a Fred fan but the dude destroyed the field. It's one thing to say Ferrari handicapped Massa but when you beat down the competition from start to finish you have to tip your hat to the guy. Love him or hate him he's now the favorite to win the WDC. Both he and Ferrari have peaked at the right time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tazio
:up: :up: :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tazio
He did well today but he will take a ten place grid penalty the next races.
Thankyou so much for that! :p :Quote:
Originally Posted by Mia 01
Way to man-up bro you have been critical of him and it takes b@lls to give credit some times. I don't think he is the favorite right now. If it wasn't for the engine situation he would be. But Ferrari deserves a lot of the credit. They managed a near catastrophe in Quali session two yesterday. Suddenly Stefano D doesn't look so Freakin ’]http://www.formula1.com/video/?inptC=Italy&inptY=2010&inptT=Race%20Edit[/url]Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodster
He should be IMO. This tactic in my opinion is better and more efficient - with strong team leader. Of course, the other driver must be cautioned about this policy before signing the contract.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTR
I personally am happy with Alonso and Massa driving for Ferrari. Kubica - I wish him best luck in Renault!
I think he has to be. Both he and Ferrari have leapfrogged Adrian Newey and Red Bull and are now taking it to them. I gotta hand it to Aldo Nova, I mean Costa. For too long the idea has been that Italians running Ferrari couldn't get it done and it appears that has all changed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tazio
The engine situation is worrying, though. Still, I want to believe...
I definately think he can win. I just don't think he is the favorite. And you can't count the Boss out of this yet either.Quote:
Originally Posted by F1boat
You were the one that was concerned about the lump. That one has to be toast with Monza and this race on it. They need to pray for rain in Japan :idea:
I must admit that it would be quite annoying if a driver, won I wanted to win the WDC the least, eventually comes out on top after being nowhere in mid-season. But it looks like it's going to be that way. :mark: The whole competition keeps collapsing around him (Alonso 50 pts, Hamilton 0 from the last two races!), while Alonso is coming back to force exactly when he usually does - the decisive phase of the season. And two races in a row he nails the strategy and everything else just brilliantly to come out on top in a tight fight. Oh well - why can't others be that masterfully calm and consistent when it counts! Frustrating also from Vettel's point of view, the perennial loser, who always narrowly misses out of wins...
Anyway, that would be Alonso's 3rd WDC already, while the rest would be on a single one at best. Damn, after Schumacher's period I don't want another driver owning the competition, but a level playing field instead!! :p :
By the way, just found out that Alonso is now tied with Clark and Lauda in terms of race wins (25). If Ferrari stays that strong for years to come, Alonso is likely to end up in Top3 by the end of his career in that department.
Ha, we can not predict what will happen in the next race, we can't be sure about next year! But I do keep my fingers crossed for Fernando and the mighty Ferrari team.
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Originally Posted by F1boat
and your mama melamama :D :bandit:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tazio
I agree with you. Ferrari's philosophy IMO is to find a pilot able to bring to the brand as many victories as possible. MS was a good example and maeby now with FA.Quote:
Originally Posted by F1boat
Ferrari always need a pilot able to talk to the engineers closely and to developpe the car as much as possible not to just sit in it every Sunday like KR did. As shallow as it may soud, Ferrari are not in the business to help pilots to become famous. They need the pilots to make Ferrari famous instead. (and from a certain perspective McLaren is on the same page with Ferrari on this) So as long as Alonso is able to win and take Ferrari to the podium he can definetly count on Ferrari to give him preferential treatment.
It's way fine by me :)
Great weekend for Ferrari and especially Alonso. Bravo!!! The WDC is looking very good now, let's hope the engines hold out for the last 4 races!
Quite simply, that was a brilliant performance yesterday.
Only a fool would consider Alonso over-rated. The whole weekend showed why Ferrari paid the money to get a real team leader.
Forza Ferrari!
But Red Bull are still favourite, I think.
Exactimondo!Quote:
Originally Posted by mstillhere
Yes, Red Bull are undoubtedly the favorites, but I keep my fingers crossed for Alonso!Quote:
Originally Posted by pallone col bracciale
The key for Alonso are his engines, he has two used ones left if i'm not mistaken. If they hold up and can perform then he's the favorite.
"We do these things not because they are easy but because they are hard!" :s mokin:
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Forza Ferrari!
I hope so called Tifosi are still ashamed of themselves