Comments on: Does Massa’s Ferrari test matter?

By: Beev

Beev — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:49:17 +0000

He was almost 3 seconds faster.

I think thats all the confidence he needs.

Forza Massa

By: Fausto Cunha

Fausto Cunha — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:34:55 +0000

I could drive one i just don´t have the money,lol

By: Lee Gilbert

Lee Gilbert — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:26:49 +0000

Well they technically should have an Honda ’08 – unless the back catalogue was not included in the sale to Brawn.

It was a dog though!

By: Lee Gilbert

Lee Gilbert — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:19:09 +0000

Lilia – you are clearly a little misted eyed. I am a massive Hamilton fan but the best driver was in the best car in 08 – Massa in a Ferrari. In fact Massa only lost that WDC because of team errors.

Hamilton was the best driver in the best car in 07 – Kimi lucked in that title with a strong finish to the season combined with a poor team and driver performance over the final 4 races

You see the driver that deserves it (usually the best driver) is not always the driver that wins the WDC

By: tom

tom — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:07:07 +0000

massa’s got as good a chance as anyone, otherwise they may as well not bother with the championship, yeah?

i think he’ll outscore schumi and alonso, i’m more than willing to conceed that hamilton is more LIKELY to win, however 14/1 are much better odds and it would be so much better for the sport if massa did win cos it would be another great story in F1 history.

re luca badoer – c’mon, it’s not like he started the season for them, and had schumi been fit/willing yadda yadda, he was 2nd pick, a fezza test driver n frankly by that stage of the season the chance of anyone taking massa’s car and making a meaningful contribution was slim, especially since they were looking towards 2010 anyway. AND they were already paying him as a test driver so it would have been a lot easier just to chuck him in and get some test data. i do however accept the point.

By: K. Chandra Shekhar

K. Chandra Shekhar — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:16:37 +0000

We F1 fans should be gratefull for the services rendered by James. FREESPEECH please don’t pollute this site. Every one is eager to see F1 in India. The cause for the delay is Bernies money and the Politicians are very much answerable about this expenditure to the citizens of India. Please change your perspective to see things. India is not like you think. Your UK companies like Corrus, Jaguar, etc., are owned by Indians.

By: danish Hanif

danish Hanif — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:19:46 +0000

nice one, cant wait this happening, ALO will bring the title this year. in my eyes VET is a threat

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:08:01 +0000

The testing ban was about containing costs. This isn’t developing the car, it is helping the driver. You still need someone to pay for the testing activity. Ferrari used private fans, while Mercedes used the GP2 organisation.

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:01:29 +0000

In a car with KERS to cover up the high speed aero problems. McLaren may make a great car, but don’t hold onto an Abu Dhabi pole as a sign of hope. The weight distribution change required by the tyres also points to a significant change in the aerodynamic centre of pressure, leading to things like a new undertray concept.

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:55:49 +0000

What caught my eye was a TV special on the Goodwood festival of speed. Damon Hill had his 1996 car. The wider track was a key thing with the look along with the lower rear wing height.