Comments on: Ferrari to confirm Alonso and Massa, McLaren close in on Raikkonen

By: hasfa

hasfa — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:53:30 +0000

I always imagine how Kimi can back to MM after alonso take his place at ferrari. Alonso maybe on of the best champion like Hamilton in this new era. forget the Scumaker. Focus on Kimi. Yes most of them say he is the fastest driver. But he is not consistent driver. far away than Scumaker. Always blame the car is anything bad happen same like alonso. The pure driver is Schumaker and the Hamilton is next. The champion
on his way without blame anibody.

By: Amritraj

Amritraj — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:53:04 +0000

Hello Alien. You have mentioned explicitly what I have implied in my post. I totally agree with you on that. And just to add to that: It was Hamilton who publicly criticised Alonso in 2007 before the Japanese GP. Not even McLaren did that but he did. Quite arrogant of him but that is life.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:04:25 +0000

have you ever tried getting his (Fernando’s) autograph? Hhhmmm! you may want to as he will tell you that he is just like the next guy. Kimi, I bet he only looks to win as that is the only legal way he can have a drink in the Paddock. Now for some fun facts that you must take into consideration:

Scuderia Ferrari is statistically the most successful F1 team in history (with a record of 15 drivers’ championships and 16 constructors’ championships won). It is also the oldest surviving team, having competed since 1948.

Having said that, don’t you think that they are just out to WIN! Why did McLaren go out and get Alonso in the 1st place? I’m sure you can answer that. All i will say is WIN> by the way where is McLaren located, oh yes England. Wait isn’t that were Lewis is from. What a great to promote the “English” F1 team. Wow with a great German engine. Perhaps they should look into an English engine company. hey not a fat chance. they are not ignorant and want to make sure they win races not watch them from the paddock. this sport is about winning and giving your team the best chance at winning. Who is one of the biggest sponsors for Ferrari? I’m sure you know it’s the Spanish bank Santander. Having said all that don’t you think they will perhaps give some consideration to a 2 time champ vs. his new team mate? Can’t wait until next season!

By: Eddie

Eddie — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:39:48 +0000

Kimi will certainly show Lewis what a RED light means! RED means STOP! Specially if you see me STOP! it should be a great season! Most of all a great year to Cheer with the rest of the Tifosi bunch……

By: Marcello

Marcello — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:01:49 +0000

Hello Dan

We all know how nice Heiki is, however I still believe if there were preferential treatments toward Lewis you would have heard of some sort of complaints coming from camp Heiki, these guys have their own PR people to do their dirty work for them. Dan, Alonso got rattled by Lewis speed, and got seriously worry about his reputation that is why he was asking for the number one status, in fact Alonso was asking for preferential treatment, and that went against everything McLaren stood for, you must know this, I take it you’ve been following F1 for years right? Heiki has no one to blame, Lewis is too quick for him, and it is there for every one to see.

Going back to Lewis Dad and the various links you have provided, and by the way thanks for them, I still believe this is gossiping not facts come on Dan you know better than that.I find it hard to believe that in two years, Lewis and his Dad have become so powerful to the point where they’ve managed to depose Ron Dennis, literally by asking the man to walk away from everything he has managed to build over decades of shear hard work, is it what your are saying Dan?
Please note that in certain quarters in F1 some believe Max was behind it all.

Look Dan I am not going come here and pretend to know any thing that went on leading to Ron leaving McLaren, that is why I’ll say let us wait for his memoirs.

By: michael

michael — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:56:53 +0000

mclaren are tired of a number 2 that is waisting away opportunities to score points. heiki has not lived up to expectations. to win the world championship and not the constructors comes down to who is your number 2. at least with kimi they have a shot at both championships.

By: Lee

Lee — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:52:49 +0000

Hamilton china 5 spins!!!!!

Massa not 6, it was 5 and he was on the wrong tyre.

By: Alien

Alien — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:28:30 +0000

I think that the continuing presence of MS at Ferrari has been one of the biggest factors in Kimi’s performance there.

It’s obvious that MS wants Massa to do well and no doubt he’s got the influence in the team to be able to ‘arrange things’ so that the car gets developed to suit Massa, rather than the guy who decided to go to Mclaren after Sauber rather than be his team mate.

It’s not like MS has any qualms about parking cars or punting opponents off the track, does he?

It’s even possible that Kimi’s recent form could be due to the absence of Massa and so the inability of MS to pull strings. Pure speculation based on absolutely no proof, of course

By: Alien

Alien — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:58:42 +0000

@Amritraj don’t forget that Lewis is not afraid to bad mouth his team to the Press, as he did at the beginning of the year while you cannot get a more loyal employee than Kimi. He stuck with Mclaren for 5 years while the cars fell apart around him and only went to Ferrari because MS had gone and they were waving huge bags of cash at him.

By: Alien

Alien — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:54:39 +0000

@Tim Lamkin what do you call the last 5 races then? He’s dragged that red POS onto the podium time after time, with all these rumours flying around, no new parts and no team mate to speak of. If that’s motivation, I’m a flippin’ teapot!

I predict that IF Kimi goes to Mclaren (it’s still just a rumour, remember) that Lewis will get the better of him in the first part of the season, cueing a torrent of abuse from the usual suspects. Then, about half wa through the season, he will wake up and blitz everybody.

In any case, it’s far more likely that Massa will not be decalred fit and Alonso and Kimi will be team mates at Ferrari in 2010. If Santander are so keen on Alonso, then they are bound to pay his salary and Ferrari can afford to keep both drivers.