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6th September 2009, 14:18 #31
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Originally Posted by hornet
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6th September 2009, 15:18 #32
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Anyone here also recall [drum rolls....] Paul Tracy testing for Benetton?
His times were good in Spain but he had to decide between the Flavio sort of method and promise of a drive after testing for a year or signing immediately for Penske in the CART series.
Maybe he did not really consider f1 an option - it was not f1's loss.Jense - Mclaren MP4-25 :DMonzaOne :D
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6th September 2009, 15:22 #33
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One driver that WAS lost to f1 and it is a regret for all who love racing is the great Rick Mears.
In 1981 he was tested by Bernie Ecclestone in the Piquet Brabham and I do not recall the numbers but in his very FIRST laps in teh car he was fractions of a time slower than the Brazilian and soon to be world champion.
I dont remember what the situation was but it was a contractural issue.
People have to give credit to Bernie that while he was a successful world championhip winning team owner, he spotted and was always ready first with a contract where to drivers are concerned: Senna and Mears for a start.
I read some time ago that Bernie has always regretted the one the got away - Mears. And I agree.Jense - Mclaren MP4-25 :DMonzaOne :D
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8th September 2009, 08:30 #34
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Originally Posted by Saint DevoteRiccardo Patrese - 256GPs 1977-1993
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8th September 2009, 10:29 #35
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Originally Posted by Saint Devote
http://www.motorracingphotographs.co...p?g2_itemId=17Riccardo Patrese - 256GPs 1977-1993
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8th September 2009, 11:18 #36
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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Whatever occurred Rick Mears would have been a great f1 driver. Such a pity.
I also recall that Mears suffered leg injuries and when he tried an f1 car again it was just too painful when breaking. Heard that?Jense - Mclaren MP4-25 :DMonzaOne :D
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8th September 2009, 11:23 #37
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Originally Posted by henners88
A succinct post.
Upon reflection I wonder if Tracy had the temperament for f1 because he was a wild performer during his years in CART - although an exciting driver.Jense - Mclaren MP4-25 :DMonzaOne :D
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8th September 2009, 11:25 #38
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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1Jense - Mclaren MP4-25 :DMonzaOne :D
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8th September 2009, 11:35 #39
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Originally Posted by ykiki
But at least he was not lost to racing and is a great sportscar champion.Jense - Mclaren MP4-25 :DMonzaOne :D
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