I say make Vitaly #1, and let Senna drive. Lets see what the kid has with a better car.
The Official 2011 F1 Thread....Now That 2010 is Over
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How about ask Kimi-Matias Räikkönen to come back to F1 and be the #1 driver for Renault? It's a great car, and in Kimi's hands, with a french crew, it'll go far.
Quoting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimi_Raikkonen
I'm in agreement. I'm really sorry this happened to Robert, my best wishes to him and his family. I believe Senna is the right replacement, it would be a shame if he isn't given the opportunity. The times that Bruno was outperformed are questionable. In my mind, Vettel or Robert himself wouldn't have done better in a HRT. Formula one has almost always been more about the car than the driver. Also, the man himself said it "if you think i'm fast, wait till you see my nephew Bruno". Btw Lewis will once more outperform Button this year.:biggrin:
If he does, it won't be by a huge margin. He won't get "smoked" by Hamilton like so many said would happen last year. Also, the Pirelli tires are intentionally made to degrade more than last year's tires, so Button has the edge there as far as tire management.
Robert Kubica's F1 career may be over. His hand was partially severed. Remember Alexandro Nannini? They can still have a career in auto racing, just not at that level. What a shame, he could be a future F1 champ too.
and it happened, Ford is suing Ferrari for using the F150 name on their 2011 F1 car.
Sauber is third fastest! Driven by Sergio Perez!
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89387
Pos Driver Car Time Gap
1. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m20.709s
2. Sergio Perez Sauber-Ferrari 1m21.483s + 0.774s
3. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1m21.522s + 0.813s
4. Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m21.755s + 1.046s
5. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1m21.914s + 1.205s
6. Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m22.689s + 1.980s
7. Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1m23.472s + 2.763s
8. Vitaly Petrov Renault 1m23.504s + 2.795s
9. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1m23.963s + 3.254s
10. Jarno Trulli Lotus-Renault 1m24.458s + 3.749s
11. Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 1m25.086s + 4.377s
12. Pastor Maldonado Williams-Cosworth 1m34.968s + 14.259s
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89387
Pos Driver Car Time Gap
1. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m20.709s
2. Sergio Perez Sauber-Ferrari 1m21.483s + 0.774s
3. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1m21.522s + 0.813s
4. Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m21.755s + 1.046s
5. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1m21.914s + 1.205s
6. Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m22.689s + 1.980s
7. Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1m23.472s + 2.763s
8. Vitaly Petrov Renault 1m23.504s + 2.795s
9. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1m23.963s + 3.254s
10. Jarno Trulli Lotus-Renault 1m24.458s + 3.749s
11. Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 1m25.086s + 4.377s
12. Pastor Maldonado Williams-Cosworth 1m34.968s + 14.259s
You mean 2nd fastest? Remember, it's 1,2, then 3.
Hopefully, he can keep up the pace as the season progresses. I don't see the team being in the top 3 or 5, but a good solid mid-pack runner. Keeping the fingers crossed!
Re: Detroit; proud and strong !!!
After Ferrari had to calm Ford down by assuring them that Ferrari doesn't intend to market any single seater race cars, Joe Saward has flippantly dismissed all the balderdash.........
How can he do that?
Oh wait.........We're talkin' about Detroit, yeah.......home of the Lions. 
:biggrin::biggrin:
After Ferrari had to calm Ford down by assuring them that Ferrari doesn't intend to market any single seater race cars, Joe Saward has flippantly dismissed all the balderdash.........
How can he do that?
Oh wait.........We're talkin' about Detroit, yeah.......home of the Lions. :biggrin::biggrin:
I was soooo excited I couldn't count right!You mean 2nd fastest? Remember, it's 1,2, then 3.
Here is this season's winning car, I predict (gorgeous picture too):
Your majesty M.schumy , fastest of the day.
Checo Perez 7th but only ran 56 laps before he went off.
Kobi will be testing on Saturday.
Only 27 days!!!!
I already have the day off for that date
-MSR
Checo Perez 7th but only ran 56 laps before he went off.
Kobi will be testing on Saturday.
Only 27 days!!!!
I already have the day off for that date
-MSR
Re: Does anyone care at this early juncture?
He's got some proving to do to get that title back with just about anyone. Not saying he couldn't with some folks, including me, but to be mentioned in the same paragraph with those 2 other guys is well.............. a sign of the times. And coming from one who knows what that means, that ain't good. :frown:
Wake me up for the first Q session in 28 days. :wink:
"your" majesty? who you talking to? :biggrin: No one here's claiming him, are they?
He's got some proving to do to get that title back with just about anyone. Not saying he couldn't with some folks, including me, but to be mentioned in the same paragraph with those 2 other guys is well.............. a sign of the times. And coming from one who knows what that means, that ain't good. :frown:
Wake me up for the first Q session in 28 days. :wink:
Nick heidfeld, did it!!
He top the charts on testing!! wow, what a way to gain your seat..
Alonso second, Schumy third, hamilton fourth and Kobi fifth on the sauber.
Me like.
-MSR
He top the charts on testing!! wow, what a way to gain your seat..
Alonso second, Schumy third, hamilton fourth and Kobi fifth on the sauber.
Me like.
-MSR
That Sauber is looking promising so far!
I know, one can only wish..
I would really like to see Kobi taking a podium..or sergio.
-MSR
I would really like to see Kobi taking a podium..or sergio.
-MSR
Re: What's up with the Sauber support?
Is this a "good guy-underdog" thing? If so, I can understand that, but I like Sir Frank hanging in there as well and especially with Ruby and he sticking together. I think I'll make Williams my team to watch. Prolly beat Merc. :tongue:
So MSR, I assume you're in Cancun now? We just got into Cozumel. What's up with this weather? Better tomorrow and the rest of the week they say, but didn't expect a full day of rain and wind.
Is this a "good guy-underdog" thing? If so, I can understand that, but I like Sir Frank hanging in there as well and especially with Ruby and he sticking together. I think I'll make Williams my team to watch. Prolly beat Merc. :tongue:
So MSR, I assume you're in Cancun now? We just got into Cozumel. What's up with this weather? Better tomorrow and the rest of the week they say, but didn't expect a full day of rain and wind.
Re: What's up with the Sauber support?
Yep, Underdog its exacly the right word.
I would also like to see Nico and schumy do good, its all about the sport.
Sorry about the weather but I am not there right now to control it, unfortunally I am in T.O right now.
It wouldnt hurt to see Sir Williams jumping out of his chair after a podium..
-MSR
Is this a "good guy-underdog" thing? If so, I can understand that, but I like Sir Frank hanging in there as well and especially with Ruby and he sticking together. I think I'll make Williams my team to watch. Prolly beat Merc. :tongue:
So MSR, I assume you're in Cancun now? We just got into Cozumel. What's up with this weather? Better tomorrow and the rest of the week they say, but didn't expect a full day of rain and wind.
Yep, Underdog its exacly the right word.
I would also like to see Nico and schumy do good, its all about the sport.
Sorry about the weather but I am not there right now to control it, unfortunally I am in T.O right now.
It wouldnt hurt to see Sir Williams jumping out of his chair after a podium..
-MSR
The Williams look just fine too, except it doesn't have enough stickers on it, and that's a big financial problem. It's a double under-dog: Cosworth engine with Williams chassis.
Oh man, that an empty car.
-MSR
-MSR
I know it(testing) doesn't mean that much, but that Sauber is still up there in the charts!
Because of Ferrari power? Sigh. Peter Sauber has been around, having been involved in motorsports since he was a teenager. He will do well this year.Sauber is still up there in the charts!
The following is somewhat like Mugen and Honda 20 years back.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauber_F1
Re: What's going on in Bahrain?
Been underwater in Cozumel all week and have no idea what the Bahrain unrest is all about and why it might cancel the first race. Anyone on top of this and can give the rest of us the cliff notes on the situation? TIA.
Been underwater in Cozumel all week and have no idea what the Bahrain unrest is all about and why it might cancel the first race. Anyone on top of this and can give the rest of us the cliff notes on the situation? TIA.
Well as many already know, GP2 was cancel.
Seems like the F1 race may get cancel too, but abudabi is ready to receive the test and maybe the season opening too.
Crazy things going on in Bahrain for sure, I think Bernie may have his mind made up...
Seems like the F1 race may get cancel too, but abudabi is ready to receive the test and maybe the season opening too.
Crazy things going on in Bahrain for sure, I think Bernie may have his mind made up...
The Bahrain race has been cancelled due to the civil unrest.
I'm hoping Bernie can find a substitute track. Indianapolis perhaps?
Miner
I'm hoping Bernie can find a substitute track. Indianapolis perhaps?
Miner
