dgduris
Sep 14 2008, 17:09
Four races left and 21 points off the lead.
Will Kimi support Felipe or not?
hello86
Sep 14 2008, 17:14
If he can he will! But I am not sure whether he can
kismet
Sep 14 2008, 17:17
In theory, yes. In practice, I don't really see how they're going to arrange it.
giacomo
Sep 14 2008, 17:19
Define "support".
Massa is going to get preferential treatment for pitstop strategy.
Massa will get the first call for pitstops in changing conditions or Safety Car periods.
Team will pit Kimi a lap or two early should he be leading Massa thereby handing FM the position (Brazil 07).
Kimi will be expected to yield to his teammate in racing situations. This is the wild card but to be honest I think Kimi is too much of a professional not to do what is in the best interest of the team. Of course it won't really matter if Kimi/Ferrari don't get their problems sorted out.
bankoq
Sep 14 2008, 17:43
Massa helped him in 2007 so Kimi should not complain and help Felipe.
jokuvaan
Sep 14 2008, 18:05
When Kimi has no more chance to win he will Help. But of course Massa needs to have a chance then, plus such track situation that its possible to help. Have to remember that Ferrari is fighting for manufacturer title too.
DiStefano
Sep 14 2008, 18:22
Originally posted by jokuvaan
When Kimi has no more chance to win he will Help. But of course Massa needs to have a chance then, plus such track situation that its possible to help. Have to remember that Ferrari is fighting for manufacturer title too.
He is 21 points behind with 4 races to go.
They'd have to be crazy to wait any longer.
molive
Sep 14 2008, 18:30
Nope, imo Kimi simply wont help Felipe at all.
Why. I doubt that Kimi will again post fastest quali laps than Massa this year, hence, Massa will have to help himself.
So, unless Kimi suddenly starts qualifying in front of Hammy (and manages to stay there for at least a little while) I sincerely doubt he will be able to help much.
speedmaster
Sep 14 2008, 22:34
lets wait for the next race... today it was a defining issue and I would not expect him to do much. Now I think is is more than due to have Ferrari working full for Massa... including Kimi...
Kimi is sounding like a selfish prick in his latest interviews so I'm afraid he won't.
BMW_F1
Sep 15 2008, 00:44
If Kimi can help himself in qualifying infront of Massa perhaps he'll be in a position to help him. Other then that Massa is on his own from now on.
Lazy Prodigy
Sep 15 2008, 00:56
Originally posted by ZZMS
Kimi is sounding like a selfish prick in his latest interviews so I'm afraid he won't.
You know Kovy never says he will flat out move over for Lewis, its all vague. That way teams cant be accused of team orders.
primer
Sep 15 2008, 01:01
Originally posted by dgduris
Will Kimi support Felipe or not?
How can he support Felipe? Carry his luggage when he arrives at the circuit? Give him a massage?
Felipe has to fight for the wins against Lewis himself. If he's so slower than Lewis what can Kimi do about that?
noikeee
Sep 15 2008, 01:03
I'm not sure. He doesn't seem very eager to do it (well, who would be eager to do it?) in recent interviews.
well he could fight a bit more than today when he left Hamilton pass very easily
HoldenRT
Sep 15 2008, 05:04
His comments have made it pretty clear he doesn't want to. But is this because it's his true feelings or is it to preserve the perception that there is no team orders in F1?
There's 2 things
1- Can he help him right now? Doubtful unless Massa really screws up. Of course he is a good driver and can hit the sweet spot and have a good weekend. But on current form you wouldnt think so.
2- Will Ferrari force him? Seems like he doesn't want to otherwise.
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