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30th November 2013, 19:29 #11
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Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
Good news - this will keep Lotus on the grid, which is important.
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30th November 2013, 22:55 #12
Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
Yes, it does keep men and women in jobs at the team, if it was really getting that serious. And if they have taken "Pastor's Packet" then clearly they were....
Also, every sport needs a boo boy I guess and rather than boo one that CAN drive, there is now scope to boo one than can't - at least not so well anyway.Real Race Cars Dont Have Doors....
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2nd December 2013, 05:05 #13
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Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
Originally Posted by Robinho
And by the way, when we talk about drivers who don't belong in F1, how often is it because the driver is simply too slow? Most of the time. That's another reason I'd like to see Maldonado remain in F1. With all his faults, he has demonstrated that he has good speed, he can be a good qualifier, but he needs to learn to be more consistent and stay in control of his emotions in the heat of battle.
What Maldonado needs right now is a serious jolt. At least Grosjean improved his consistency in 2013, but Maldonado still gets involved in spats on the race track. It would be nice if he lost his sense of financial invincibility. A lot of drivers whose seat is in danger tend to suddenly deliver better results towards the end of year, but Pastor always keeps cruising along the same way, getting into a crash with Sutil in USGP on the first lap, with no fear of losing his seat. For example, I don't know why PDVSA signed a 3-year deal with Lotus. They should have signed just a one year deal, pending on Pastor improving his consistency.
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2nd December 2013, 07:07 #14
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Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
Originally Posted by DexDexter"But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
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2nd December 2013, 18:54 #15
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Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
Well put, Zako. I'd still say a fast, inconsistent driver is worth a lot, because when they find that consistency they become dynamite. When I first saw Maldonado in GP2 he looked like a potential star... He still does. His biggest problem seems to be that he's a douche, but he's not exactly alone on the Formula 1 grid in that regard!
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3rd December 2013, 06:46 #16
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Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
Maldonado is arrogant and delusional (recently he stated that he is sure he can get a seat even without PDVSA backing). He is a kind of a villain character, which adds a bit of color to the F1, something that a lot of drivers lack these days. Even if you don't like him, I think it would be more satisfying to see him first demolished by someone like Grosjean instead of just fading away.
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3rd December 2013, 08:48 #17
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Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
A good driver but a stinking attitude.
Shame Hulkenberg didn't have the cash to back up his obvious talent. I do hope he secures a decent drive in future in one of the top three teams. Maldonado can race stock cars in South America as far as I am concerned..
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3rd December 2013, 09:37 #18
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Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
Originally Posted by henners88Opinions are like ar5eholes, everyone has one.
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3rd December 2013, 09:49 #19
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Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
Originally Posted by SGWilko.
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3rd December 2013, 09:53 #20
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Re: Maldonado confirmed at Lotus
Originally Posted by henners88Opinions are like ar5eholes, everyone has one.
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