Ferrari's 2013 second seat - who's the man for it?
#1
Posted 11 June 2011 - 20:58
If Felipe drives like today, then he has every chance of staying put. But I'm a keen admirer of Paul Di Resta - who fits the bill with some Italian ancestry. I suppose he speaks Italian too, but provided Rosberg is available I'd have him alongside Alonso. So I'd say he's in pole position for the drive, and I would not be one iota surprised if he snubs Merc's contract offer. He went there to have the chance to win races, and he hasn't had it... That's why he'll be in red in 2013. If not, then it's Massa or Di Resta or a wildcard in Kubica. PĂ©rez is a longshot, even though he's on the team's books.
What do you think about this?
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#2
Posted 11 June 2011 - 21:05
#3
Posted 11 June 2011 - 21:07
Although if we somehow get saved by an alien race and we still have an F1 season in 2012, I'd say Kobayashi. I don't think he's better than Alonso but still he would beat the spaniard more oftenly than Massa which would be pretty exciting. Also, I don't see the same relationship between Alonso and Kobayashi than between Alonso and Hamilton during 2007 so I think there wouldn't be any problems at all.
#4
Posted 11 June 2011 - 21:24
#5
Posted 11 June 2011 - 21:26
My mates seem to think rosberg but i reckon he will stay at merc.
#6
Posted 11 June 2011 - 21:28
#7
Posted 11 June 2011 - 21:31
Edited by Stormsky68, 11 June 2011 - 21:32.
#8
Posted 11 June 2011 - 21:59
#9
Posted 11 June 2011 - 22:02
A Vettel Alonso battle in the same car would be a real treat for F1
I think Vettel is under contract to RB till the end of 2014
On topic, Perez or Webber IMO. Button will probably stay at McLaren
#10
Posted 11 June 2011 - 22:08
#11
Posted 11 June 2011 - 22:09
#12
Posted 11 June 2011 - 22:11
#13
Posted 11 June 2011 - 22:45
Kobayashi should go to the RBR and be Vettel's teammate.
#14
Posted 11 June 2011 - 23:02
#15
Posted 12 June 2011 - 00:06
#16
Posted 12 June 2011 - 00:11
The right man is Glock, fast enough but slow enough.
Ahhhhhhh. Good call that, id forgotten he was on the grid.
#17
Posted 12 June 2011 - 00:12
#18
Posted 12 June 2011 - 00:16
#19
Posted 12 June 2011 - 00:24
Well none of the list look very suitable for the sit. Kubica's career is all but over so... I'd go for Rosberg. I'd pick a solid driver like him.
Let's give big Rob a chance!
#21
Posted 12 June 2011 - 00:40
Edited by CaptainJackSparrow, 12 June 2011 - 00:48.
#22
Posted 12 June 2011 - 00:42
... Alonso only wears a flat peak now.
#23
Posted 12 June 2011 - 01:01
#24
Posted 12 June 2011 - 03:07
#25
Posted 12 June 2011 - 04:34
#26
Posted 12 June 2011 - 05:06
#27
Posted 12 June 2011 - 07:09
#28
Posted 12 June 2011 - 07:54
I think Vettel is under contract to RB till the end of 2014
On topic, Perez or Webber IMO. Button will probably stay at McLaren
Sorry why was my answer off topic?
I voted 'other' which is an option in the poll. My 'other' is Vetel, thats who I want to see in a Ferrari sooner of later, even though I don't expect it to happen.
It was very much on topic thank you very much.
#29
Posted 12 June 2011 - 08:00
#30
Posted 12 June 2011 - 08:26
Any top echelon driver who is willing to play 2nd fiddle to Alonso. Massa days seem numbered.
I don't understand that people with eyes in their head and reasonable thinking still believe this. Let's say for argument sake that this was true, that the second driver should not be better than Alonso or not challenge him.
Why would they get rid of Massa then? You think that Ferrari - any F1 team for that matter - thinks: 'Oh well, we'll need a a driver that is just a tenth slower than our first driver in qualifying, always finishes one place behind our first driver, so he will take points of the rivals of our first driver, but not take points away from our first driver?'
Really?
Very simple. If a driver joins Ferrari, even under a number 2 contract, and he outperforms Alonso, he will not be reigned in or given the whistle, but the number 1 contract for Alonso is not worth the words printed on it. The allegiance or number 1 one status will change before Alonso can blink his eyes. Hasn't the Massa-Raikkonen pairing showed us that before? Or what happened at McLaren with Alonso and Hamilton?
#31
Posted 12 June 2011 - 08:36
#32
Posted 12 June 2011 - 08:41
#33
Posted 12 June 2011 - 09:39
I would agree with you on bianchi, he's very fast but does make mistakes and being in the same team as alonso would only help him.Kubica. But if he won't be "fit" then take Bianchi. Such young drivers deserve that chance.
Kobayashi should go to the RBR and be Vettel's teammate.
#34
Posted 12 June 2011 - 09:42
#35
Posted 12 June 2011 - 09:45
Yeah but bianchi's been part of their development programme for about 2 years so they know him well but it will likely be perez who takes massa's seat because he's part of their driver devlopment programme as well.When was the last time Ferrari ran with 2 top drivers? I'm not sure it has ever happened. I don't think Kubica will be back, taking a total rookie is not their style. What about Heikki?
#36
Posted 12 June 2011 - 09:52
When was the last time Ferrari ran with 2 top drivers? I'm not sure it has ever happened. I don't think Kubica will be back, taking a total rookie is not their style. What about Heikki?
Problem is finding two top drivers. They don't exactly grow on trees where they can just take their pick. They will hire the best driver they can find, as always, although I think Massa is as fast as anyone available. Let's not forget he was as fast as Kimi, he is proven.
Edited by rommel, 12 June 2011 - 09:57.
#37
Posted 12 June 2011 - 09:52
Edit:
Scratch that: Vettel would be even better. I would love to see that.
Edited by iotar, 12 June 2011 - 09:56.
#38
Posted 12 June 2011 - 12:48
#39
Posted 12 June 2011 - 12:57
1. Kubica (at 100%)
2. Kobayashi
3. Rosberg
4. Button
5. Webber
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#40
Posted 12 June 2011 - 15:44
Frankly looking at the options at the moment, I can sort of understand why they're keeping their confidence in Massa. There's just no obvious replacement right now, why bother. It annoys me because I'd like to see new drivers being given a chance in a top car, but it's the truth.
#41
Posted 12 June 2011 - 15:50
No way it'll be Bianchi, unless he gets promoted to a lower F1 team next year and he delivers above the expectations. He's not looking anywhere near ready enough in GP2, and in fact his GP2 performances have only raised some doubts about his speed.
Frankly looking at the options at the moment, I can sort of understand why they're keeping their confidence in Massa. There's just no obvious replacement right now, why bother. It annoys me because I'd like to see new drivers being given a chance in a top car, but it's the truth.
Rosberg?
I'm presuming you meant that regardless of links, contacts etc and solely on talent.
#42
Posted 12 June 2011 - 15:53
F1 : Domenicali denies Ferrari Formula 1 contact with Nico Rosberg about 2012
Sunday, 12 June 2011 11:48
Asked what will happen if Massa does not improve, Domenicali again answered "we'll see", prompting Ferrari spokesman Luca Colajanni to intervene and remind the journalist that Luca di Montezemolo has confirmed the 30 year old will be driving alongside Fernando Alonso next season.
Authoritative Italian magazine Autosprint, however, has linked Nico Rosberg with Massa's 2012 seat.
"I read it. I can guarantee you 100 percent there has been no contact," insisted Domenicali.
http://www.f1sa.com/...c...&Itemid=157
Edited by CaptainJackSparrow, 12 June 2011 - 15:56.
#43
Posted 12 June 2011 - 15:57
#44
Posted 12 June 2011 - 16:03
Rosberg drives for Mercedes, which is almost on par with Ferrari, seems happy there and is the #1 driver. Most drivers wouldn't say no to Ferrari, but I'm actually not sure he'd give that up to go be Alonso's bitch.
Merc on par with Ferrari, not so sure about that one!
Nor him being no.1 at Merc.
#45
Posted 12 June 2011 - 16:22
#46
Posted 12 June 2011 - 21:54
#47
Posted 12 June 2011 - 21:55