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Scuderia Toro Rosso 2008 - Vettel v Bourdais

Started by MortenF1 , Aug 10 2007 12:30

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#601 AFCA

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 11:20

The decision on the drivers will be made in the middle of January. As for the late launch date (compared to the others teams) of the RB5/STR4, Newey would have wanted to still incorporate the most recent improvements - found in the windtunnel - in the launch version of the new car.

#602 dank

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 11:58

STR are unlikely to be receiving their car until March as Red Bull Technology are letting them do a lot more of their own work on it this year.

#603 AFCA

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Posted 08 January 2009 - 18:51

A Toro Rosso spokesperson: ''We're planning to test at Portimao from the 19th till the 22nd but it's still unclear with which drivers. From that you can conclude that the driver pairing for this season isn't yet set certain and we don't have a deadline for the definite decision either.''

#604 Sakae

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Posted 08 January 2009 - 19:27

Why's that? I think it's nuts, and detrimental to team/driver stability.

#605 AFCA

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Posted 08 January 2009 - 19:37

The one that doesn't get the second seat will probably won't find a seat elsewhere this season. I'm beginning to fear STR is only going to announce its drivers not long before the season. Surely they could have made a decision by now in terms who they regard as the best driver (for the team)...

#606 BiH

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Posted 08 January 2009 - 23:42

it seems to be taking a long time for their decision. must be a though decision between sato and bourdais. sounds like that bs story about sato bringing lots of sponsorship money was false.

#607 shonguiz

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 13:09

Pathetic, i wouldn't blame bourdais if he gives them a big F you.

#608 Youichi

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 14:22

Originally posted by BiH
it seems to be taking a long time for their decision. must be a though decision between sato and bourdais. sounds like that bs story about sato bringing lots of sponsorship money was false.

Or maybe they are waiting to see what happens with Honda ?

I'd take Button over Boardais or Sato, no matter how much money they bring.

#609 Frans

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 14:44

Bourdais out the car would be a good improvement for the team in the 1st place.

#610 rodlamas

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 15:04

Buemi has been confirmed.

#611 MikeTekRacing

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 15:05

Originally posted by Youichi

Or maybe they are waiting to see what happens with Honda ?

I'd take Button over Boardais or Sato, no matter how much money they bring.

and spend half of the team's budget on button to improve one car from 8th to 6th or from 12th to 10th

#612 mursuka80

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 15:10

Originally posted by MikeTekRacing

and spend half of the team's budget on button to improve one car from 8th to 6th or from 12th to 10th

I dont think Button is in a position to ask more than 5 million $.

#613 peroa

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 15:33

Button who?

#614 mursuka80

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 15:48

Originally posted by peroa
Button who?

Are you a British racing journalist?;)

#615 Jacquesback

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 19:16

Originally posted by AFCA
The one that doesn't get the second seat will probably won't find a seat elsewhere this season. I'm beginning to fear STR is only going to announce its drivers not long before the season. Surely they could have made a decision by now in terms who they regard as the best driver (for the team)...

The complete disregard this team has shown for drivers and their careers is completely unprofessional. I have lost all fondness and sympathy for this team and I sincerely hope they finish in last place for 2009.

:down:

#616 mursuka80

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 19:20

Originally posted by Jacquesback

The complete disregard this team has shown for drivers and their careers is completely unprofessional. I have lost all fondness and sympathy for this team and I sincerely hope they finish in last place for 2009.

It seems like STR take a pleasure to destroy careers.Examples,Speed,Liuzzi soon Bourdais

What the hell is wrong with you Tost? Waiting for a spanking video featuring Tost and Mosley

#617 Georg_Kuyumji

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 19:52

Originally posted by Jacquesback

The complete disregard this team has shown for drivers and their careers is completely unprofessional.

#618 Beamer

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 20:09

Originally posted by Georg_Kuyumji

+1

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#619 senna da silva

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 22:43

Originally posted by Beamer

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#620 wonk123

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Posted 10 January 2009 - 01:43

Originally posted by Jacquesback

The complete disregard this team has shown for drivers and their careers is completely unprofessional. I have lost all fondness and sympathy for this team and I sincerely hope they finish in last place for 2009.

I realise we never get the full story of what is going on... BUT, they are really starting to p me off!
I agree with your sentiments!

I used to love Minardi, but these guys just suck

#621 AFCA

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Posted 10 January 2009 - 13:04

Buemi already signed his contract on the 22nd of December.

#622 Georg_Kuyumji

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Posted 10 January 2009 - 19:04

What are they waiting for in case of Bourdais and Sato? Do they want to decide it 1 day before the first Race??? It is already to late for one of the two drivers who doesnt get the Job to find a Cockpit anywhere else in 2009. How unprofessionell is Red Bull and Toro Rosso? Unbelievable.

#623 Frans

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 14:20

Yeah poor Sato, they can better tell him he has the seat.

Crybaby Bourdais can go back to IRL or somthing..... if they want him back.

#624 COUGAR508

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 14:32

Originally posted by Georg_Kuyumji
What are they waiting for in case of Bourdais and Sato? Do they want to decide it 1 day before the first Race??? It is already to late for one of the two drivers who doesnt get the Job to find a Cockpit anywhere else in 2009. How unprofessionell is Red Bull and Toro Rosso? Unbelievable.

Surely the team already know what both drivers are capable of? Unless there are sponsorship issues delaying the confirmation of one or the other....

#625 pUs

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 14:37

Originally posted by Jacquesback

The complete disregard this team has shown for drivers and their careers is completely unprofessional. I have lost all fondness and sympathy for this team and I sincerely hope they finish in last place for 2009.

Agreed, utterly unprofessional. :down:

Might as well state openly what the issue is, rather then being quiet like this

#626 Bernd Rosemeyer

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Posted 12 January 2009 - 00:14

Originally posted by Frans
Yeah poor Sato, they can better tell him he has the seat.

Crybaby Bourdais can go back to IRL or somthing..... if they want him back.

Perhapse to replace Castroneves?

#627 Clatter

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Posted 12 January 2009 - 00:41

Originally posted by pUs

Agreed, utterly unprofessional. Might as well state openly what the issue is, rather then being quiet like this

Why would making a public statement and possibly causing further embarrassment to the drivers be more professional? At the end of the day the only ones owed any explanation are those concerned.

#628 Mastah

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 12:57

http://www.tororosso.com/Team/

Quite interesting, don't you think

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Oh, and we are in 2009, so I think new thread is needed, who's going to do this

#629 shonguiz

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 12:59

Still no launch date ?

#630 Slowinfastout

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 13:00

Originally posted by Mastah
http://www.tororosso.com/Team/

Quite interesting, don't you think ?

Oh, and we are in 2009, so I think new thread is needed, who's going to do this ?

Hope they keep the page this way!

#631 Youichi

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 15:09

Originally posted by Mastah
Oh, and we are in 2009, so I think new thread is needed, who's going to do this ?

You can have a new thread, when they announce who the second flipping driver is :wave:

#632 Jodum5

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Posted 14 January 2009 - 03:50

Originally posted by shonguiz
Still no launch date ?

This will be the final year of the Red Bull Technology collaboration, right? Maybe they will launch both cars RBR and STR together.

#633 rodlamas

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 10:42

STR's website has no longer a french version and now has a japanese one.

Is that any indictation of something? :smoking:

#634 dank

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 10:48

Originally posted by Jodum5

This will be the final year of the Red Bull Technology collaboration, right? Maybe they will launch both cars RBR and STR together.

Toro Rosso are expected to have a more hands on approach to the STR4 this year and it is unlikely that it will be unveiled until March, shortly before the season-opener.