Renault(Sorry, Lotus) drivers for 2012
Posted by EC83
Petrov too. They will need the money I imagine.
Also, hear it here first, Kimi will bag more than a few podiums.
It's only right the quickest racing driver is back in F1. Kimi is a driver I think is better than all of them, a fully motivated and wanting Kimi is just about the most amazing thing out there. He is going to be pure AWESOME!
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
Also, hear it here first, Kimi will bag more than a few podiums.
It's only right the quickest racing driver is back in F1. Kimi is a driver I think is better than all of them, a fully motivated and wanting Kimi is just about the most amazing thing out there. He is going to be pure AWESOME!
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
I think it's true Schumacher for me, has not proved much this year. Very dissapointed to be honest. I would not say that Rosberg under performed, just closer competition from his team mate that's all.
A good team mate can keep you honest or ultimately make you look ordinairy, ask Lewis.
Again the return of a former Champion brings expectations and so it should for people who support those individuals but I will reserve judgement, seen too many things turned upside down in present day F1 to predict anything any more.
Kimmi is quick but I would not say he was the quickest guy in F1 that's my opinion, no one has to share it.
He's good to watch when all is well with car and team but otherwise .......?
And otherwise is probably all that he will experience after a lengthy lay-off. Back in F1 with a totally different form of race car and with a whole new Magna-Carta of rules.
But then again, maybe 'The Ice Man truly cometh'.
" Perfection is not a gift ....... it comes with practice."
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A good team mate can keep you honest or ultimately make you look ordinairy, ask Lewis.
Again the return of a former Champion brings expectations and so it should for people who support those individuals but I will reserve judgement, seen too many things turned upside down in present day F1 to predict anything any more.
Kimmi is quick but I would not say he was the quickest guy in F1 that's my opinion, no one has to share it.
He's good to watch when all is well with car and team but otherwise .......?
And otherwise is probably all that he will experience after a lengthy lay-off. Back in F1 with a totally different form of race car and with a whole new Magna-Carta of rules.
But then again, maybe 'The Ice Man truly cometh'.
" Perfection is not a gift ....... it comes with practice."
Member of R.S.C.T Group
Subjective objectivity 
Whether or not they've underperformed doesn't make much of a difference, cos Mercedes spent most of the season racing pretty much all alone as the 4th best team on the grid (in terms of points at least), with no one to realistically catch or fend off. Qualifying was the only thing that made it a bit more interesting for them if they were to mess it up, which meant a long haul past inferior cars to their 7th and 8th spot in the finish.
Underperformance will start biting them in the ass when they'll actually have someone besides each other to race against, which is what I'm hoping for next season via Lotus and Räikkönen (assuming that Mercedes doesn't catch up with the top 3 teams).
Haters gonna hate but I like Kimi and I'm very glad he'll be back. What's left now is for Kubica to get well and return and hopefully be able to perform up to his rightful standards.
Whether or not they've underperformed doesn't make much of a difference, cos Mercedes spent most of the season racing pretty much all alone as the 4th best team on the grid (in terms of points at least), with no one to realistically catch or fend off. Qualifying was the only thing that made it a bit more interesting for them if they were to mess it up, which meant a long haul past inferior cars to their 7th and 8th spot in the finish.
Underperformance will start biting them in the ass when they'll actually have someone besides each other to race against, which is what I'm hoping for next season via Lotus and Räikkönen (assuming that Mercedes doesn't catch up with the top 3 teams).
Haters gonna hate but I like Kimi and I'm very glad he'll be back. What's left now is for Kubica to get well and return and hopefully be able to perform up to his rightful standards.
I really want Senna to be chosen as Kimi's teammate now, that would complete one of my favourite driver pairings in my entire time as a fan of the sport.
I have a nasty feeling it might be Grosjean who gets chosen though, if only because of his past involvement with the team, and because Boullier will probably want a French driver.
With one top driver now confirmed though, it increases the chance that the other car could get shared between different drivers, like what RedBull did in 2005 and HRT did in 2010 - that's if Boullier doesn't want to make a definite choice yet.
I have a nasty feeling it might be Grosjean who gets chosen though, if only because of his past involvement with the team, and because Boullier will probably want a French driver.
With one top driver now confirmed though, it increases the chance that the other car could get shared between different drivers, like what RedBull did in 2005 and HRT did in 2010 - that's if Boullier doesn't want to make a definite choice yet.
There are few drivers capable of filling in alongside Kimi. Sutil, Hulk, Di Resta, Senna and Grosjean.
If D'Ambrosio gets it then Glock surely deserves Massa's seat. Glock has been pretty amazing IMO, both last year and this year yet hasnt really been noticed.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
If D'Ambrosio gets it then Glock surely deserves Massa's seat. Glock has been pretty amazing IMO, both last year and this year yet hasnt really been noticed.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
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> Isn't Petrov pretty much confirmed?
He is, but if Kimi brings enough sponsorship $$ from Qatar as rumored with Williams, he might not be needed.
2013 - Nando must come through..
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> Isn't Petrov pretty much confirmed?
He is, but if Kimi brings enough sponsorship $$ from Qatar as rumored with Williams, he might not be needed.
And the fact that they've given a deadline seems to indicate to me that they want some more money from him.
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Petrov never really looked to out-perform Senna IMO. And given Senna came in late, and had less experience, I thought he handled it all well. He pace is under no question, Spa, and Brazil show that but for whatever reason he just couldnt get the points.
I hope Senna is given another chance either at LRGP or Williams. Failing that I wouldn't object to seeing Grosjean given another shot. Either way, Kimi will make them wish they never stepped into the car :D:D!
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
I hope Senna is given another chance either at LRGP or Williams. Failing that I wouldn't object to seeing Grosjean given another shot. Either way, Kimi will make them wish they never stepped into the car :D:D!
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
So any chance of any of you talented people mocking up what Kimi's helmet design will be for 2012?
Kimi's helmet designs are hardly predictable, so it would be difficult to get something close to what he ends up using!
It would be nice to see him go back to the blue and red design he used in his Sauber/McLaren days.
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It would be nice to see him go back to the blue and red design he used in his Sauber/McLaren days.
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Yeah, the rune is a constant in all of his helmets, you can stick that on it now if nothing else :P
Yeah i thought so too, but does anyone with the required talent fancy creating/adapting one of his old ones to a black & gold version? I for one would love to see a nice mock-up... 
On a side note, does anyone know whether his Red Bull sponsorship will continue/be present on his helmet/overalls/car ??
On a side note, does anyone know whether his Red Bull sponsorship will continue/be present on his helmet/overalls/car ??
Grosjean's confirmed at Renault now for 2012, so they've certainly gone for a risky and intriguing driver line-up!
What's quite unlikely to happen, but I'd like to see, is Petrov to Virgin (would help Marussia in the Russian market) and Glock to Williams.
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What's quite unlikely to happen, but I'd like to see, is Petrov to Virgin (would help Marussia in the Russian market) and Glock to Williams.
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