F1 Discussions

[Jordy]

Got a few comments on the race.

Badeor was dreadful and I think Ferrari should find an immediate replacement. It just can't go on like this. I feel bringing in Nelson Piquet Jr. would be a good decision because he has more recent experience and would atleast be challenging for points. The problem is time and whether Ferrari would be able to sort him ( or any driver ) out to replace Badeor for the next race, next week. ( I think its next week anyway. )

Also realised that Ferrari have managed a good amount of podiums with Massa not injured and with Kimi. I think that the return of form has been brilliant with Mclarens and I think that if Massa didn't have that freak accident then it would have been a fantastic battle between Ferrari and Mclaren again atleast for 4th because they are clearly the strongest after Brawn and Red Bull. A very big shame that Schumi could not return and Massa was injured.

A great result for Rubens and he definitely deserved it after 5 years. He is a great sportsman and it made me feel a lot of respect for him that he dedicated the win for Felipe with the helmet thing. Button's mistake at the beginning was pretty typical and this time he couldn't really gain back his position like he used to before the rest of the pack improved their paces. I think his pace towards the end was fantastic and if Brawn want to get him back up to strength they should stick to that.

Toyota's pace was very poor but Kubica did well and its clear he wants to give a good impression before he goes looking for a new job.

As a Kimi Raikkonen fan I am very disappointed that Alonso is almost definitely coming but I am very curious at who he is going to replace. Both Massa and Kimi have a year on contract and I think that him coming is pointless. If Alonso does come next year I think that he (disappointingly) will replace Raikkonen. It will be exciting to see whether Raikkonen will stay in F1 or retire. I think that him going to Mclaren again would be brilliant because Mclaren do need a good second driver.

Thoughts on where Raikkonen will go (if he doesn't retire) and who will replace Badoer (if anyone)?

If Raikkonen does indeed leave Ferrari at the end of the year it'll definitely be retirement. He has loads of other interests and since winning the Championship he's never tried as hard, he's achieved that and is happy at that. He's still an excellent driver however it's clear he doesn't "want" the victories as much anymore, he doesn't care to take risks or even looks bothered if he retires from a grand prix.

Good question about Badoer, I've really no idea who will replace him.

[Rock]

If Raikkonen does indeed leave Ferrari at the end of the year it'll definitely be retirement. He has loads of other interests and since winning the Championship he's never tried as hard, he's achieved that and is happy at that. He's still an excellent driver however it's clear he doesn't "want" the victories as much anymore, he doesn't care to take risks or even looks bothered if he retires from a grand prix.

Good question about Badoer, I've really no idea who will replace him.

Yeah F1 is just not his style anymore which is a shame.

I would be happy even if Bourdais replaces Badoer as long as he can challenge for 6-8 place. :rolleyes:

[Jam]

Alonso will go to Ferrari, Kimi to WRC, Kova driveless and Rosberg to McLaren. Rubens might go to Williams but I hope not, I like RB & JB @ Brawn. But if he does, I can see Kubica going to Brawn. Although Toyota dropping Trulli for next season, strange IMO.

[Rock]

Alonso will go to Ferrari, Kimi to WRC, Kova driveless and Rosberg to McLaren. Rubens might go to Williams but I hope not, I like RB & JB @ Brawn. But if he does, I can see Kubica going to Brawn. Although Toyota dropping Trulli for next season, strange IMO.

Raikkonen going the WRC is a terrible joke. I don't think hes going to give up his rank as second most paid sportsman to go to a dreadful Rally team. If he does leave F1 he will retire.

I don't think Barrichello will go to Williams but I think Kubica might.

I reckon the Trulli thing is just motiviation.

If Raikkonen does stay in F1 Mclaren anyone?

[Jam]

He won't go to McLaren, Rosberg will go there, I bet my life on it.

[StefanWolves]

Button to McLaren! British dream team, Hamilton and Button! but it'll never happen.

[Jordy]

He won't go to McLaren, Rosberg will go there, I bet my life on it.

I hope you're wrong because I think Rosberg is exactly like Kovalainen.

Hamilton, Kovalainen, Kubica and Rosberg all entered F1 together cause together they rose through the ranks and were expected to take Formula 1 by storm with their "young generation". Hamilton clearly proved himself, judging from last year, Kubica is pretty good (Although people on here seem to write him off quickly).

Rosberg and Kovalainen just don't seem to be all that good. Rosberg is in the crappy Williams but he still doesn't seem anything amazing. I always thought Kovalainen would be good once he came to McLaren but it isn't the case.

I'd like to see Sutil go to a decent team, such a quality and interesting driver.

[Jam]

I'd like to see Sutil go to a decent team, such a quality and interesting driver.

Yeah, after he qualified in, what was it, 12th? Especially in such an awful car, and infront of alot of good cars.

I think Toyota would suit him, with Trulli going, its a perfect team for him.

[Rock]

Yeah, after he qualified in, what was it, 12th? Especially in such an awful car, and infront of alot of good cars.

I think Toyota would suit him, with Trulli going, its a perfect team for him.

Sutil wasn't in an awful car! That Force India was brilliant because of the major upgrades. He still did better than Fisichella so hats out to him.

I still think the best replacement for Heikki is Kubica.

[CJW93]

Renault to use Kers at Monza. Classic F1 is up on the red button I think