Lotus putting massive pressure on Grosjean

Edited by charly0418, 28 January 2013 - 22:22.

Edited by ApexMouse, 28 January 2013 - 21:42.

Edited by Obi Offiah, 28 January 2013 - 21:44.

That's not pressure. Pressure starts, when EB tells Gro - one more strike, and you are out! That's also can be a double edged sword, because it can also make Gro anything but racey. I am not convinced they had reached that stage yet. Best is not to say anything, work with him, and if his rate of progress remains stagnant or risky, than make a move and switch overnight. I think EB knnows what he is doing, despite that I still do not understand, how he and FiA let those accidents last year unattended until the seventh before they woke up.

Edited by ApexMouse, 28 January 2013 - 21:55.

Asked what his expectations for his countryman were in 2013, Boullier joked: "Obviously to not run like 2012!

That's a pretty direct and harsh statment.

And D'Ambrosio and Valsecchi really aren't lined up as replacements.

And D'Ambrosio and Valsecchi really aren't lined up as replacements.

And D'Ambrosio and Valsecchi really aren't lined up as replacements.

Valsecchi will be by far the most competent reserve driver this year

Should have nabbed Bianchi to fill the Total seat.

Edited by midgrid, 28 January 2013 - 22:10.

Then Maldonado should have been out for a season for Monaco, and spa the year previous. His general standard of racing is right down with Romians, PLUS using his car as a weapon is utterly unacceptable.
It is odd though. In gp2 and GT1 Gro was an awesome racer.

Frinjs?

It's part of the F1 job, just 22 seats around, even fewer in cars that can actually score podiums, so when you do have a seat in such a car, they expect you to atleast take the chances you get. To be honest, I think quite a few teams would've kicked out Grosjean for this season, so he's quite lucky he still has his seat, and needs to make most of it.

The team targets 3rd in the constructors, so you can bet that if Grosjean is more than 50% adrift from Kimi in points by mid-season, he will be benched.

And he still can be in the right environment and with the right support. If you spend a race weekend watching your back you aren't going to move forward.

It just depends whether Genii want or even need him to become a great GP driver to succeed Kimi. Look at Mika Hakkinen. He was pretty raw in his first few years but McLaren were playing the long game and let their Senna replacement grow of his own accord. If Genii want a star for the future they'll give him space and let him develop. If they just want a short-term Total cash injection... well... pile on the pressure, let him destroy himself and line up the next moneyed victim on the Gravity conveyor belt.

And he still can be in the right environment and with the right support. If you spend a race weekend watching your back you aren't going to move forward.

It just depends whether Genii want or even need him to become a great GP driver to succeed Kimi. Look at Mika Hakkinen. He was pretty raw in his first few years but McLaren were playing the long game and let their Senna replacement grow of his own accord. If Genii want a star for the future they'll give him space and let him develop. If they just want a short-term Total cash injection... well... pile on the pressure, let him destroy himself and line up the next moneyed victim on the Gravity conveyor belt.

Yes, I'm sure that Lotus would love a quick, inexperienced, crash-prone French driver to replace their existing quick, inexperienced, crash-prone French driver.

Is the opinion of Valsecchi that low in F1 circles? That he's not even up to the Competitive Third Driver role for one of the better midfield teams?

Edited by PatrickP, 29 January 2013 - 01:53.

Edited by tabovilla, 29 January 2013 - 02:07.

No pressure!

This world has truly gone mad if those are considered overly harsh.

Edited by Harry, 29 January 2013 - 04:07.

After all he had made massive improvements in 2012 as compared to his quick fling with Renault in 2009.

Not really, apart from his car simply being far far better which flattered him. He was still just as wild and mistake prone. I thought he would be much better last year, I think this is just the way he is.

After his 2012 campaign, he's the best chance we've had in awhile of getting a truly worthy successor to Andrea de Cesaris.

But in terms of qualifying speed, he was usually there with Kimi. As compared to 2009 when he was nowhere compared to Alonso.

Also, other than 1st lap incidents, he has lived up to podium/major points potential. Whereas in the Renault (which Alonso won a race in) he couldn't muster a single point. That has got to be considered quite an improvement.

Edited by elemist, 29 January 2013 - 07:24.

But in terms of qualifying speed, he was usually there with Kimi. As compared to 2009 when he was nowhere compared to Alonso. Also, other than 1st lap incidents, he has lived up to podium/major points potential. Whereas in the Renault (which Alonso won a race in) he couldn't muster a single point. That has got to be considered quite an improvement.

I don't think he's suddenly going to be up there competing for WDC in 2013, but coping as a reasonably good number 2 sounds achievable.