HUNGARORING - BUDAPEST - HUNGARY Grand Prix 2009 - Race 10/17

JUMPURS · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:38

Flibster said:
Once again Ferrari have passed over their own reserve drivers.

Anyone care to guess how annoyed Badoer and Gene must be now?

Are Badoer and gene reserve drivers or test drivers?

MarcLister · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:44

JUMPURS said:
Can't wait I wonder if Bernie helped convince Ferrari to do it, because it will be brilliant for viewing figures.

Course Bernie had some input into it.

stockhausen · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:44

Who will be #1?

sunama said:
... A lot of people have derided MS for avoiding racing head to head against Kimi. Well, for the rest of the season, that is exactly what he will be doing. And make no doubt: MS is not returning to make up the numbers - he will be trying to prove that he IS the daddy of F1. No way would a 7-time World Champ return to make up the numbers.

What will be particularly interesting will be the question of whether Schumacher will return with his usual #1 status :confused:

Flibster · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:47

JUMPURS said:
Are Badoer and gene reserve drivers or test drivers?

Given this - evidently just test drivers now. *even though both of them appeared with Raikkonen and Massa at the F60's launch - with no Schumacher to be seen anywhere...*

JUMPURS · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:47

MarcLister said:
Course Bernie had some input into it.

i wouldn't be surprised if Bernie gave Ferrari a kicker to do it.

Skeeter · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:53

JUMPURS said:
Are Badoer and gene reserve drivers or test drivers?

There the same thing, except their testing roles are much reduced this year since the stupid test ban.

Dutch Guy · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:56

Yuck, the german git is back, sickening

Maxeh · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:56

Holy moly, I can't wait for this!!

MarcLister · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:58

JUMPURS said:
i wouldn't be surprised if Bernie gave Ferrari a kicker to do it.

Just another kicker for Ferrari then.

JUMPURS · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:59

MarcLister said:
Just another kicker for Ferrari then.

Would be a good idea, with F1 having such a rough year this year, Valencia looking like bombing (ticket sales where awful, before Alonso was ruled out for it) I'd have been thinking about giving a few quid to Ferrari to get him in.

sunama · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:01

I actually think his pace will be similar to that of Kimi. Over a full race distance though, I'm not sure, due to the fitness (mental and physical) element.

This might be enough to get Kimi fired up. Kimi just looks so disinterested in F1...almost as if he is just turning up, racing, taking home his salary and thats it. There doesnt seem to be any passion.

Remember people, Kimi is one of the highest paid drivers in F1, ever. IMO he does not deserve those wages, as IMO he isnt even the best driver in F1.

Christo · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:03

As much as I dislike him, this is awesome! Gonna be fascinating to see what happens. This is quite a year.

sunama · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:05

stockhausen said:
What will be particularly interesting will be the question of whether Schumacher will return with his usual #1 status

I think its likely that Kimi and MS would have equal No.1 status. I honestly cant see any reason for MS to get preferential treatment, unless of course, he is hopelessly faster than Kimi.

What would be interesting is if MS turns out to be very very fast and has the hunger back, then he may even replace Kimi for 2010, which would block the move of Alonso to Ferrari.

MarcLister · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:05

JUMPURS said:
Would be a good idea, with F1 having such a rough year this year, Valencia looking like bombing (ticket sales where awful, before Alonso was ruled out for it) I'd have been thinking about giving a few quid to Ferrari to get him in.

Not surprised about Valencia. From what I know it is a lovely city/region of Spain but I think the GP there last year was possibly the most boring of the season. It was just such a crap track.

JUMPURS · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:06

MarcLister said:
Not surprised about Valencia. From what I know it is a lovely city/region of Spain but I think the GP there last year was possibly the most boring of the season. It was just such a crap track.

It was awfull, i was possibly gonna skip it. But not now lol

Psycho Ned · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:12

Valencia was a stinker and the area it was raced around looked terrible on TV!!

Looked like they were racing around some industrial estate

Mr Jack · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:36

MS back! Fantastic news, should liven up the next few races regardless of what happens.

-Ad- · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:36

I can't wait !!!!!!!

Cavallino · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:37

If I want to get tickets to the Valencia GP. Where would be the best place online to go to?

Bennah · 29 Jul 2009 at 19:45

sunama said:
I think its likely that Kimi and MS would have equal No.1 status. I honestly cant see any reason for MS to get preferential treatment, unless of course, he is hopelessly faster than Kimi.

What would be interesting is if MS turns out to be very very fast and has the hunger back, then he may even replace Kimi for 2010, which would block the move of Alonso to Ferrari.

Is Kimi signed up to Ferrari for 2010? I thought he was :confused:

I wonder if Schumacher will be racing in Massa's car, using his number and the red 'T Bar'?

What a day its been for F1 though. Schumacher coming back, which I personally cant wait to see. Hes got a whole lot of new competition to play around with. For a start, Schumacher vs Hamilton is a mouth watering concept, thats even coming from Hamilton's least favourite fan on this planet

Quite shocked at BMW's announcement. From 3rd best team by quite a long way and race winners in 2008 to a shocking first half of a season in 2009 to pulling out of the sport all together.

Surely, Flav will be lining up Kubica at Renualt? Maybe Heidfeld to join him to if Alonso leaves? Could be a good thing, bringing proven teamates onboard!

HUNGARORING - BUDAPEST - HUNGARY Grand Prix 2009 - Race 10/17

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