Fisi better than Trulli. All know, except Flavio.
#1
Posted 10 February 2002 - 12:10
Giancarlo Fisichella was honoured by the Automobile Club of Italy on Friday, when he was named Best Italian Driver. He beat the likes of Jarno Trulli to the award.
Present at the ceremony were important guests including the president of the Automobile Club of Italy, Franco Lucchesi, and chief executive of Fiat, Paolo Cantarella.
Fisichella is currently testing in the new Jordan EJ12, in order to take on the Australian GP with the Irish team on March 3rd.
He has long been regarded as an outstanding talent, even though he is yet to win a Grand Prix, and now has the job of guiding Jordan back to success.
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I think it is the fourth of fifth year in a row Fisi gets that award. Sure hope that mr Cantarella can convince Montezemolo to give Fisi a shot in the Ferrari soon. I just wish Flavio had as much sense as this jury...
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#2
Posted 10 February 2002 - 17:58
#3
Posted 10 February 2002 - 18:52
#4
Posted 10 February 2002 - 19:47
He [Matteucci, Fisichella's manager] was not surprised that Renault had not renewed Fisichella's contract because he said it was one negotiated years ago with a very high salary agreed for the final year [2002]. "The last one was supposed to have an enormous salary, something unbelievable."
It was my understanding that a pre-condition of the one-year deal Renault offered was a significant salary reduction because the previous contract called for a very high salary in 2002. I still think it was more about money than it was about talent.Matteucci said Renault were offering a one-year contract while Jordan, who are also interested in the Italian, had offered three.
#5
Posted 10 February 2002 - 19:54
Originally posted by tifoso
I still think it was more about money than it was about talent.
Yes. And the fact that Flavio is Trulli's manager. I hope Flavio does not screw up Trulli as well.
#6
Posted 10 February 2002 - 19:58
I've always wondered why drivers would want to have managers who have divided interests. How can a F1 team manager represent a driver in the best possible manner? When he does something, in who's interests is he acting? The driver's or the team's?Originally posted by Ghostrider
I hope Flavio does not screw up Trulli as well.
#7
Posted 10 February 2002 - 20:12
Originally posted by tifoso
I've always wondered why drivers would want to have managers who have divided interests. How can a F1 team manager represent a driver in the best possible manner? When he does something, in who's interests is he acting? The driver's or the team's?
Fisi has said in recent interviews that he and Flavio are still friends, but that their working relationship were sometimes very strained. Fisi said that during race weekends Flavio only thinks about his business and is very tough and hard to work with. Apart from the race weekends though, he is very friendly and generous. I am glad Fisi does not have to deal with that this year.
#8
Posted 11 February 2002 - 14:14
Isn't this a very sad state of affairs for Italy - the country of Ascari, Farina, Scarfiotti, Baghetti, De Angelis (add your own favourite great Italian driver). For the last four years, their "best" representative is the lacklustre (and lack-results) Fisichella. What happened to the days of Brambilla and Modena, Nannini and Caffi, when there were more Italians in F1 than any other nationality?Originally posted by Ghostrider
Giancarlo Fisichella was......named Best Italian Driver. ....he is yet to win a Grand Prix
#9
Posted 11 February 2002 - 14:27
Originally posted by BRG
Isn't this a very sad state of affairs for Italy - the country of Ascari, Farina, Scarfiotti, Baghetti, De Angelis (add your own favourite great Italian driver). For the last four years, their "best" representative is the lacklustre (and lack-results) Fisichella. What happened to the days of Brambilla and Modena, Nannini and Caffi, when there were more Italians in F1 than any other nationality?
Stop taking the piss !!!
#10
Posted 11 February 2002 - 15:16
Originally posted by BRG
Isn't this a very sad state of affairs for Italy - the country of Ascari, Farina, Scarfiotti, Baghetti, De Angelis (add your own favourite great Italian driver). For the last four years, their "best" representative is the lacklustre (and lack-results) Fisichella. What happened to the days of Brambilla and Modena, Nannini and Caffi, when there were more Italians in F1 than any other nationality?
As usual BRG, you are very positive and generous in your comments.
Keep that positive tune, you will need it during the season. DC and JB are in for a tough ride.
#11
Posted 11 February 2002 - 20:21
Originally posted by BRG
(add your own favourite great Italian driver)
Wellllllllll THAT would be Fisi ;)
#12
Posted 11 February 2002 - 20:25
#13
Posted 11 February 2002 - 20:29
Originally posted by BRG
Isn't this a very sad state of affairs for Italy - the country of Ascari, Farina, Scarfiotti, Baghetti, De Angelis (add your own favourite great Italian driver). For the last four years, their "best" representative is the lacklustre (and lack-results) Fisichella. What happened to the days of Brambilla and Modena, Nannini and Caffi, when there were more Italians in F1 than any other nationality?
obviously one must disgregard the greats of another era, but of italian drivers in the last 20 years fisi may well be the most talented
Shaun
#14
Posted 11 February 2002 - 20:31
3 constructors title in a row.
2 drivers titles in a row.
And a very promising challenger to carry the torch.
It is anything BUT a sad state of affairs for Italy.