HandyNZL 1 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 So Buemi has the first STR seat - but is he any good? He's topped the times at the last test, but since when have testing times been true indications of performance? So is he the next big thing? Do we rate him? Do we put a tenner on him to win a race in 2009 at the local bookies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Null 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 I liked Buemi in GP2. Question is.... how many sebs do we actually need in F1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Graham must be ecstatic. Standard first names for all drivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fed up 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Outpacing Sato and Bourdais is no mean feat, so I guess the boy is one to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Mosley 2 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Graham must be ecstatic. Standard first names for all drivers. Some of them try to gain an advantage by changing the final 'e' to another 'a'. I hope the FIA stamps that out. Anyone silly enough to have 2 'a's in their name should be shot on sight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopite Girl 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Some of them try to gain an advantage by changing the final 'e' to another 'a'. I hope the FIA stamps that out. Anyone silly enough to have 2 'a's in their name should be shot on sight. Graham, you better get running. To answer the question, he does seem rather quick - here's to hoping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Outpacing Sato and Bourdais is no mean feat, so I guess the boy is one to watch. I agree. The fact the he was three 10ths up on Vettel in an RB today say a lot more about him than his STR times did last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Nobody is any good until they face an actual season. Most of them aren't any good after facing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Mosley 2 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Graham, you better get running. To answer the question, he does seem rather quick - here's to hoping. I think I'm safe from you - you'd probably just steal an A instead. I'd become Gram and you'd be Stash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 So Buemi has the first STR seat Has this been confirmed now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikathegreat2 2 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Never seen the guy so I hope he'll do well! Don't know if he'll win a race in 2009! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopite Girl 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 I think I'm safe from you - you'd probably just steal an A instead. I'd become Gram and you'd be Stash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainmaster 7 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Even with the usual disclaimer of testing means nothing because of fuel loads etc etc, I would say that Buemi looks a strong driver. I've seen the line 'Buemi tops Jerez Test' about four times in a row now, and he outpaced Vettel, so he can't be too bad in terms of speed. When he actually has a season under his belt we'll see if he has any racecraft, I remember seeing him before and not being massively impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainmaster 7 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 I just noticed your sig, and funnily enough I highlighted the spoiler first 'cos I noticed that first, even after I'd read it I still clicked I like my brain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Mosley 2 Report post Posted December 16, 2008 I did the same - the black strip stands out more, plus I can't read anyway. Wish I had George's brain. Not being able to read I have no idea what cars anyone's driving atm. Seb is in a RB, whereas Seb has an STR, right? Perhaps the STR sheds some light on why Seb did so well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2008 Has this been confirmed now? I have seen nothing to that effect. The second seat is definitely a buy drive which Bourdais and Sato are struggling to find sponsors for. If JB comes in, I imagine he may be on a 'results-only package' and if that is the case, Buemi will need to raise some cash for his ride. The whole thing is as clear as mud, to be frank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted December 17, 2008 I just noticed your sig, and funnily enough I highlighted the spoiler first 'cos I noticed that first, even after I'd read it I still clicked I like my brain. I'm gonna try that for real with a 'touch me here' badge. HA! IDIOTS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2008 So Buemi has the first STR seat So this comment is completely untrue then. Lets try not to do that again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HandyNZL 1 Report post Posted December 17, 2008 only until it becomes true..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2008 only until it becomes true..... At which point you can make the statement again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted December 17, 2008 Beumi looks like the idiot b#####d child of Justin Wilson and David Blane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5P33D3V1L 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2008 Will he be the new Sebastian Vettel? or the new Nelson Piquet JNR... Something tells me that this guy may be somewhere in between that but we shall see, he's definitely quick enough. Has he got the consistancy? Button and Buemi would be a very handy driver line up for STR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikathegreat2 2 Report post Posted December 20, 2008 Will he be the new Sebastian Vettel?or the new Nelson Piquet JNR... Something tells me that this guy may be somewhere in between that but we shall see Oh, not another Glock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rumble Strip 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2008 He may be well regarded but until he actually drives the car competitively, we have no idea as to how he will perform. I wait to be convinced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted December 20, 2008 He may be well regarded but until he actually drives the car competitively, we have no idea as to how he will perform.I wait to be convinced. Logical as ever. Good to see you back around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
