2010 changed my opinion for the better of team...
#1
Posted 11 November 2010 - 11:55
To me it is probably McLaren, because I didn't think much of them before this season, and they handled having two stars pretty well.
Sauber perhaps as well - tough situation for the team, working steady. Getting decent results.
What about you?
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#2
Posted 11 November 2010 - 11:57
Edited by lixlax, 11 November 2010 - 11:59.
#3
Posted 11 November 2010 - 12:01
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Posted 11 November 2010 - 12:01
#5
Posted 11 November 2010 - 13:06
and
Virgin
#6
Posted 11 November 2010 - 13:15
For me, Lotus has been the stand-out improver. At the start I felt quite cynical about the whole thing, even though it was clear they were serious about competing and winning. That part was not in doubt because of the serious driver and engineer signings. But 'Lotus'? Fernandez has been a revelation and clearly loves the sport, and really want to do well for the name and the legacy. They took part in various events and shows as Lotus, dragging out the old machinery and reminding us all what a great name it was and still might be, They've now signed some top engine firepower for next year.
I really hope they manage to keep the name.
This team has impressed me with every press release this year.
@Dunder - interesting choices but Kubica has impressed me more than Renault per-se, although they are my runners-up. Virgin, on the other hand, had a hill to climb having messed up their fuel tank so they just can't be there for me. Not even close, sadly.
#7
Posted 11 November 2010 - 13:22
They were left in a very difficult situation by BMW's withdrawal, and their season started disastrously.
But, they showed their professionalism and racing instinct to generate some great results and prove that their gamble on signing Kobayashi was a wise one, because he is without doubt the best rookie of the post-testing-ban era.
#8
Posted 11 November 2010 - 13:29
#9
Posted 11 November 2010 - 13:37
Quite shocking to see Kovalainen get the better of Trulli.
#10
Posted 11 November 2010 - 13:42
thank god! someone starting a thread without a hidden (usually not so well) agenda.Because this board can use a bit of positive thinking
lotus. some fresh up and coming drivers for them pls.
#11
Posted 11 November 2010 - 13:45
I also voted Sauber for surviving plus going forward through the season despite the situation they were left in by BMW. And although replacing de la Rosa for Heidfeld was slightly odd, it was refreshing than in such a position they stuck to the drivers that they thought would perform the best on-track, rather than go for the paydrivers. Yes they've now signed Perez for next year based on the Telmex deal, but it's not like that's completely undeserved neither.
#12
Posted 11 November 2010 - 13:49
Red Bull too, have to give them credit for finally crashing the grandee team party
#13
Posted 11 November 2010 - 13:49
Sauber, because they warded off capricious Bavarians and Jerseyan carpet-baggers, and survived. Also they hired Kamui Kobayashi, who this year at least has been the right side of the (Zanardian) line between racy and dangerous.
Virgin, because technically they're doing something different. And we haven't really seen that in F1 since Renault debuted the outlandish 10 cylinders in their engines.
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Posted 11 November 2010 - 18:55
#15
Posted 11 November 2010 - 19:01
#16
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#17
Posted 11 November 2010 - 19:30
After all where are all those guys speaking of the 'new old pasta team comeback'?
Not only they improved much from their mid season low at turkey but a 'new old passionate fighting spirit' has arise.
Todt bland days are old news.
Forza Ferrari.
#18
Posted 11 November 2010 - 19:32
McLaren. I hated them, now I just dislike them! A few more years of McLaren without Ron Dennis talking in riddles and I might even have neutral feelings towards the team!
Aww personally I've been missing the Ron-speak, it's amusing
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Posted 11 November 2010 - 19:44
Edited by Lukin83, 11 November 2010 - 21:21.
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#20
Posted 11 November 2010 - 20:51
@Dunder - interesting choices but Kubica has impressed me more than Renault per-se, although they are my runners-up. Virgin, on the other hand, had a hill to climb having messed up their fuel tank so they just can't be there for me. Not even close, sadly.
Kubica has been fantastic "for sure" but for any team to have gone through the sort of root and branch change that they have and be able to produce a car that has been capable, on occasion, of fighting for podiums is no mean achievement.
I put Virgin up there just because of how well they recovered from that terrible start. It is clear that they are under resourced in comparison to Lotus (who have become one of my favourites) but have pretty much matched them.