The Motorsport Thread 2011

Good showing by Senna, 9th on only his second ever race at home (and first time in a car worthy of the name) and probably ahead of where the Renault belongs (7/10ths up on Petrov, not bad at all).

15 pole positions...there is a joke in that.

AW SNAP SON

James wrote: Perez doesn't seem to phased either after his accident this year.  Hopefully he'll be even more competitive next season with the new Sauber (presuming he's still contracted to them).

He is and then after a few years he'll go to Ferrari.

Perez doesn't seem to phased either after his accident this year.  Hopefully he'll be even more competitive next season with the new Sauber (presuming he's still contracted to them).

Edited by James - November 24 2011 at 15:14

Kovalainen has been excellent this year. He easily won the "best new team" championship and a lot of new fans. It is an unofficial championship but still one that is still distinctive because none of the new teams would be able to fight the establish ones. So Kovalainen has done himself a lot of good in Lotus/Caterham and long may that continue. It is actually better for the likes of him and Glock to race for these teams than the likes of Williams where the expectation is much higher, but car not that much better. Barricello and that paydriver's reputation has suffered a lot as a result. 

Did Heidfeld ever go any further with his issues with Renault/Lotus?

The thing we're all forgetting here is whether Kubuca will ever be competitive when he returns.  Injuries of any kind can severely hamper a drivers future.  Not everyone, of course.  Schumacher broke his leg and got back to his best.  Panis broke both of his and I cannot remember what his form was when he returned.

And Andy, I might be confusing Glock with another driver.  I am thinking of a driver who is currently in a bottom-of-the-ladder team who used to have a pretty good drive a few seasons back.  He may not have won a race but he was finishing in the top 10.

Was that Glock or someone else?

Again, I think Sutil deserves a drive.  Yes he worked hard to improve and indeed, he did improve.  That shows guts.  Di Resta hasn't really shown or proved me much yet to be honest.  Yes it's his rookie season but I'm actually a bit disappointed.

I like the guy though and I love his attitude.  His knowledge is second-to-none as well.

Naw if 2012 is Massa's season to prove himself they will most likely keep him on board and if so would never drop him.
We will see though, who knows what'll happen. If its one thing Button taught it's that contracts are just recommendations


Edited by JJLehto - November 23 2011 at 16:23

sleeper wrote: MillsLayne wrote: JJLehto wrote: sleeper wrote: JJLehto wrote: Congrats to Tony Stewart, on his 3rd NASCAR title. I was hoping for Carl Edwards since he hasn't won one, but two are some of my favorite drivers so it was cool. Also an epic finish. Both finished in the top 3 for the final 3 races. 1-2, 2-3, 1-2 for the finale. That is awesome. I always thought Stewart was one of the top, if not top, best drivers out there and what a clutch performance. 5 wins in the final 10. I believe he's also the first man since Dale Earnhardt to win the title for his own team, Stewart-Haas racing. Ah that was Alan Kulwicki in 1992. Well before my time but I do know he was the first, I believe only, until Stewart. Of course I'd want a fair team with Alonso and Kubica, that'd be great tough sadly, I'm not sure they're capable of it. I give McLaren major kudos for having 2 equal drivers, while Ferrari does seem stubbornly attached to #1, #2. Then again, not sure how much of it is Alonso honestly outpacing Massa that much, which I don't think is a big surprise. Plenty of young drivers are deserving, I think Kam earned some respect but Perez is indeed quick, and thinking about it...Rosberg probably deserves a top ride. I think he's really proved himself and his his three straight 7th place finishes kinda says "Im the best of the rest" Don't forget Richard Petty!  Are you guys shure Earnhardt never won a title for DEI? As for Kubica joining, I reckon it would be a different matter. For starters, the two of them are good friends, so them working well together probably wont be a problem. Second, he was establishing himself as one of the best out there, where as Massa has generaly been regarded as good but not in the leage of the Alonso's and Hamiltons (which Kubica is thought to be, or at least could be). Rosberg signed a three year deal with Mercedes just before the last race, but its worth noting that one race pace, him and Schumy have been fighting it out quite a bit recently.

Yea but Richard Petty wasn't the latest to do so and indeed, it's been answered but Earnhardt drove for others, DEI was set up for his son though we all know how that went down.

See? This is all this info I just don't get here. Frankly I have no idea how they all feel about each other!
I was throwing out fanciful ideas but I do think Kubica has set himself as a top tier driver and is deserving for sure.
Won't happen, for several reasons, but was just saying I do think on paper Rosberg deserves a higher ride given his time and results.