Comments on: Hamilton hopes for 1-2 with Button in Abu Dhabi

By: F1 Fan

F1 Fan — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:54:52 +0000

Hi All

Is everyone forgeting the straight line speed of Force India? I’m sure they are going to feature in this race. Their super quick in a straight line.

I’m looking forward to 2010 but this year has been fantastic, plenty of variety at different tracks, I hope 2010 doesnt revert back to the two horse races we’ve had in the past.
As per the previous comments I hope Heidfled finds a good driver next season. He’s a great racer.

I’d like to see Button at McLaren and Kimi and Heidfeld at Brawn, excellent pairing for both teams.

By: manatcna

manatcna — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:16:54 +0000

So far this year Heidfeld has scored 15 Points (2 fewer than his teammate)

He is only ahead of the Force India and the Toro Rosso drivers

Doesn’t seem like a fantastic driver to me

By: Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:04:19 +0000

I’m afraid you may have to climb down from that assertion…

By: James Allen

James Allen — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:24:32 +0000

For sure – as the saying goes.

By: James Allen

James Allen — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:23:36 +0000

Mercedes have denied this.

By: Rudy Pyatt

Rudy Pyatt — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:33:45 +0000

I agree entirely. If I remember correctly, Nick was being groomed in the McLaren junior team until someone (RD?) pushed aside.

I stick by my previous Richie Ginther comparison, because the man can develop a car, steadily score points and he makes few mistakes. Mind you, I still think he’d be an ideal pick-up for USF1 for exactly these reasons.

Oh, and I think the McLaren lineup will by Lewis and Jenson. Contract talks stalling with the World Champion? Ross may have spent too much time around Sir Frank. Here’s hoping he doesn’t make the same mistake.

By: guy

guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:56:18 +0000

The BBC reported that he may join McLaren. Is this wishfull thinking on behalf of the British press or a possibility?

By: Paige Michael-Shetley

Paige Michael-Shetley — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:34:18 +0000

James,

Just wanted to get your take on a thought I had the other day with a grand prix coming up on the Arabian Peninsula.

It would really seem to me that Hamilton would be very popular in non-western countries, obviously being the first really high-profile Formula One driver of color and not to mention F1′s first champion of color. Given how difficult most non-western countries have it, he has the potential to be a very inspiring figure in such parts of the world with whom young fans can identify, especially given the difficult times he’s faced during very vocal displays of racism directed his way.

How much do see this phenomenon playing out in reality right now? Do you think some of the commercial power players in F1- i.e. Bernie- recognize this potential and are keen to utilize it?

By: guy

guy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:35:29 +0000

Ross Brawn is a shrewd operator. Is Jenson really worth £8m per season given his performances in the second half of the season? I think not. Maybe Kimi would drive for less with the promise of a championship winning car? I guess if Brawn wanted Jenson the contract would have been signed by now…..

By: Nick Pauro

Nick Pauro — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:06:11 +0000

Ok Ross Brawn – ditch Button, use the excuse of budgets, let him go off to McLaren… then you grab Kimi!!!

That would be fireworks all over the shop with teams not knowing how to manage the talent!

ps. Ross Brawn is such a top guy, when I was 16 I was lucky enough to get in the Ferrari Motor Home at Monza 98′ and I asked for Eddie Irvine’s autograph and for Lisa Stansfield’s…

I didnt even have a pen so turned to a short guy and asked him (turned out to be Jean Todt) and he just pointed to a big guy with glasses.. that was Mr Brawn who at the time was unknown to me! Wish I had his signature now…. such a nice guy… even let me keep the pen! Good luck next year Ross

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