Nick Heidfeld's last season at BMW?
#1
Posted 25 January 2009 - 08:55
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#2
Posted 25 January 2009 - 09:10
Originally posted by Dooly Tilly
Will this be Nick's last year in the big league or do you think he can return to 2007 form?
I dont remember him being in form in 2007.If BMW has build a rocket he should finally get his first win.Guy surely deserves it.
#3
Posted 25 January 2009 - 09:17
#4
Posted 25 January 2009 - 09:23
He was one of the best drivers of 2007 and beat Kubica easily.Originally posted by mursuka80
I dont remember him being in form in 2007..
#5
Posted 25 January 2009 - 09:56
#6
Posted 25 January 2009 - 11:07
Originally posted by Dooly Tilly
He was one of the best drivers of 2007 and beat Kubica easily.
Kubica lost with the car not with Nick. 2008 proves that.
I dont think it's Nick's last year. He is great driver, great overtaker, he is 11 kg lighter than Kubica so KERS should help him, he is smooth so moving center of gravity to the front should help him as well. Far from retirement. But if tyre blankets will be illegal in 2010 he may struggle again in qualis.
#7
Posted 25 January 2009 - 11:12
Well by that standard you could say that Heidfeld lost with the car (in 08), not with Kubica. 2007 proves that. And since the only other comparison is the latter half of 2006, where Nick was clearly faster and better, that suggests that Nick is the better driver.Originally posted by Walsingham
Kubica lost with the car not with Nick. 2008 proves that.
In all honestly though, I think they're on a similar level, but perhaps Heidfeld has peaked.
#8
Posted 25 January 2009 - 12:00
#9
Posted 25 January 2009 - 12:36
If one of them though still struggles with the tyres, as Kubica did in 2007 and Heidfeld did in 2008, then they'll need to part with one of them and Heidfeld would be a weaker link than Kubica probably. I say they'll need to part with one of them because it seems depending on which direction BMW have taken technically in the past, determines which driver struggles. They need both drivers performing without issue to challenge for the titles, which of course is their goal for the coming years.
#10
Posted 25 January 2009 - 12:57
#11
Posted 25 January 2009 - 13:02
Originally posted by GiancarloF1
Have Nick ever led a race for more than just a few laps in a longer stint then the others?
Canada 2008.
Seriously though, what would you expect? The 2008 BMW was the first competitive car he's had since F3000, and it was quite clear that he had some fundamental issues with it. Certainly if the issues were the 'true' cause, the vastly different 2009 specs will allow Nick to show his true form.
And if he doesn't, last season, obviously. There are a lot of talented Germans these days.
#12
Posted 25 January 2009 - 13:05
#13
Posted 25 January 2009 - 13:05
#14
Posted 25 January 2009 - 13:12
another Kubica vs. Heidfeld thread.
#15
Posted 25 January 2009 - 13:21
#16
Posted 25 January 2009 - 14:53
button, rubens *maybe*
typical fire that person tifosi-esc reflex action
#17
Posted 25 January 2009 - 15:30
So honestly, I don't know who you'd suggest. Maybe you'd rate Raikkonen higher, but I don't know how vulnerable the Ferrari man really is to being replaced.
#18
Posted 25 January 2009 - 15:45
Originally posted by Dooly Tilly
Well by that standard you could say that Heidfeld lost with the car (in 08), not with Kubica. 2007 proves that. And since the only other comparison is the latter half of 2006, where Nick was clearly faster and better, that suggests that Nick is the better driver.
In all honestly though, I think they're on a similar level, but perhaps Heidfeld has peaked.
Give me a break. In latter 2006 Heidfeld has had five seasons in f1 car under his belt while all Kubica's F1 experience was being test driver for 2/3 of the season. And I dont know whether you've watched that season but by no means was Heidfeld "clearly faster". Sure, he scored more points but he wasnt "clearly faster". If you check pace stats you'll learn that in races it was Kubica who was slightly faster. In seven races Kubica finished ahead in 3. 3:4 is quite good rate for a rookie against seasoned veteran.
Im not sure that outscoring 11:6 rookie who hasnt even completed full season as a tester should for anybody - not mentioning "Quick Nick" - be proof that someone is "better driver". Heidfeld "was" better in 2006 but by no means he "is" better now. The same way you could say Heidfeld is better than Raikkonen because he outperformed him in 2001.
There is no comparison between 2007 Kubica's problems and relative performance and 2008 Heidfeld problems and relative performance. Go check the stats, read some drivers comments, compare not only points but also starting and finishing positions, analyze each race history, and look at the relative car potential in 07 and 08. If you'll do this you will notice that Kubica's performance in 07 was much better than Heidfeld's in 08.
That doesnt change my opinion that Heidfeld is very good driver, and changes in rules seem to potentialy give him some advantage and this way save his seat in top team. OR who knows maybe even fight for WDC.
#19
Posted 25 January 2009 - 15:53
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#20
Posted 25 January 2009 - 15:56
Originally posted by pingu666
why are kubi fans so keen to get rid of nick?
Ask the guy who started that thread. Wait... He thinks Heidfeld is better than Kubica.