F1 2008

Originally Posted by Gary Slegg

does anyone else think that Heki's days at McLaren are numbered. Lets face it, he's in a competitive car, but hasn't looked like winning a race, even when Lewis has had problems. or at least finished second, taking more points of Massa. As much as I like the guy, I don't think he's doing a good enough job...

I do all he had to do yesterday was follow Hamilton and get past Massa who had a brake problem. He doesn't seem to be showing any flashes of brilliance even when the results arn't there. He's sixth in the championship on 28 points after 10 races.

With Heiki its hard to escape that when he let Lewis past he should have just hung on to his coat tails and taken a driving lesson.

I think its also fair to say that the car has come good for Hamilton in a big way in the last two races. Its power, balance and grip have been pretty well perfect, or so it seems from my armchair This has complemented his aggressive, but quite smooth driving style well. I actually think LH has slowed down a bit in his head. He seems to be thinking more since the red light debacle, and its working.

I think they will give Heikki another season at least. He is a good 'fit' in the team, he's not slow, he is just not quite fast enough, and isn't taking the risks that LH is....which makes Heikki a...number 2 driver to Lewis...well thats all right then. I predict Heikki will get faster. Those Mclaren people will make him go faster.

AlfaLincs

Originally Posted by rafe005

Careful BF, people will start to think you are becoming a Hamilton/McLaren fan

Not a chance but I am not blind and can appreciate talent.

Plus, if LH were to go to Ferrari ...

I agree Heikki should stay on at McLaren and hone his skills. He may not be another Mika or Kimi but can certainly be solid and help McLaren win the Constructors' championship next year.

I sure hope they don't, of course

Not sure if true, but definitely not cool

Formula One: Kimi Raikkonen Knocks Down A Little Girl, Keeps Walking

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Funny that Nelsinho mentioned at the post-race interview that Alonso copied some of his set-up

And Alonso quips back at Nelsinho F1 : Alonso plays down Piquet podium - ALONSO - F1-Live.com

But the Boy Wonder almost lost it (again!): Hamilton was fortunate to avoid crash with safety car - Motor Racing, Sport - The Independent

Originally Posted by AlfaLincs

I think they will give Heikki another season at least. He is a good 'fit' in the team, he's not slow, he is just not quite fast enough, and isn't taking the risks that LH is....which makes Heikki a...number 2 driver to Lewis...well thats all right then. I predict Heikki will get faster. Those Mclaren people will make him go faster.

AlfaLincs

I'm not so sure, the thing is Heki could well cost them the constructors championship. In my view if McLaren were concerned about 'fit' they probably would have allowed DC to stay in the team a bit longer.

Originally Posted by BigFoot

And Alonso quips back at Nelsinho F1 : Alonso plays down Piquet podium - ALONSO - F1-Live.com

Talk about sour grapes. I suppose the fact that Alonso tried over ambitious moves that resulted in him loosing places, and then went for a spin towards the end, was down to bad luck rather than his poor driving

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Not a chance but I am not blind and can appreciate talent.

Plus, if LH were to go to Ferrari ...

Never I tell you, NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by BigFoot

But the Boy Wonder almost lost it (again!): Hamilton was fortunate to avoid crash with safety car - Motor Racing, Sport - The Independent

Let me reinterpret what the Independent are really saying

Hamilton show considerable skill in judging the distance between himself and the safety car to get most advantage at the restart

As we say back home Gary: you must have slices of ham on your eyes

Agree with rafe005 not for the "expensive" alfa brand please...

Day 1 of Testing at Jerez

1. Sebastian Vettel, Toro Rosso, 1:19.844
2. Gary Paffett, McLaren, 1:20.179
3. Luca Badoer, Ferrari, 1:20.697
4. Nico Hulkenberg, Williams, 1:20.953
5. Sebastien Buemi, Red Bull, 1:20.997
6. Romain Grosjean, Renault, 1:21.223
7. Jarno Trulli, Toyota, 1:21.459
8. Alexander Wurz, Honda, 1:21.596
9. Christian Klien, BMW Sauber, no time

Vettel seems to be a good driver!

i think he will pop up in a major team at some stage

He's going to be in a Red Bull next year