Max Mosley 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 I wonder if they could use college interns... Here's hoping. Epic Fail. Yup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 It will be an embarrassment to USA (although they're used to embarrassing themselves, no offence!). Fantastic to have a new team, but the fact that they want to employ only American drivers, instead of getting the best available, shows that they cant be taken too seriously and are going to slump cos lets face it America doesnt produce many good f1 drivers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maure 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 The last thing F1 needs is more fanboys. F1 needs to eliminate the bans and restrictions and go racing again. Yep. You know I agree with you on this. That's why I said it "might make sense business-wise" (rather than racing-wise). The right kind of Americans (if we can be choosy) are always welcome... pity we can't be choosy about Europeans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutoRacer5 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 It will be an embarrassment to USA (although they're used to embarrassing themselves, no offence!).Fantastic to have a new team, but the fact that they want to employ only American drivers, instead of getting the best available, shows that they cant be taken too seriously and are going to slump cos lets face it America doesnt produce many good f1 drivers Yeah, we all know Phil Hill was a crap driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainmaster 7 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Well American drivers have not traditionally done that well in F1 (correct me if I'm wrong), but that may be because of the limited opportunities they have had, my understanding is that USF1 team would be intending to change that and change the trend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Medilloni 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Yeah, we all know Phil Hill was a crap driver. I realise you're being sarcastic AutoR , but I'd imagine few see him as the same one that Jim Clark said he thought was his toughest competitor, he nver seems to get the press.... Mario Andretti was damn fine (but sorry, his family don't seem to be from the same tadpoles), but best of all, Mark Donohue is the kind of driver USF1 could do with - fantastic with development, and mighty fast. Peter Revson too, bloody quick - the US has had some true greats, but maybe recent times, and waning interest in the European side of m/sport, has created this impression that US drivers don't cut it - talent isn't country dependant! But, if they want a WDC, then they might have to re-think their 'US Team' - perhaps keeping US sponsors, as much US employment as poss, US skills and the mighty media, but don't burn bridges with drivers...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Any new addition the grid is welcome, in my book. Just how USF1 expect to raise sponsorship cash in the US is beyond me. However, I wish them luck, Windsor is a good man and knows his onions. The speculation that they may involve Barrichello in season one may be a smart play - as the Americans say. Alex Gurney? A real son of a gun! A bit old at 33 perhaps but boy would that make MY day! - as the Americans say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Yeah, we all know Phil Hill was a crap driver. I said America doesnt produce many good f1 drivers - I didnt say it produces none at all! My point is USF1 are going to very limited in their choice if they only want to employ American drivers. I dont understand why they're doing that anyway, what are they trying to prove? Why not just enter A1GP instead which actually is about nationality versus nationality? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainmaster 7 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 So what if USF1 want to pick an American driver, all teams pick drivers for reasons other than who is the best... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 They should pick at least one Andretti. It won't look like an USF1 team otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maure 1 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 So what if USF1 want to pick an American driver, all teams pick drivers for reasons other than who is the best... Indeed and nationality is one of those reasons... Japanese, British, and German come to mind. Come to think of it, aren't those posters complaining about a US team hiring US drivers the same that look the other way when it happens on existing teams? Anyway. Have to wonder why a team like FI is the only one with enough self-respect not to impose on us an Indian driver... give them time, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Can't say I really give a crap as if history is anything to go by, being a new team they will spend several seasons at the back of the grid. At least it gives Force India and Honda/Brawn/Virgin/Whoever someone to fight against.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikathegreat2 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 They should pick at least one Andretti. It won't look like an USF1 team otherwise.+1 agree, 1st bit of sense that's come out of you in a while! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shampion 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Can't say I really give a crap as if history is anything to go by, being a new team they will spend several seasons at the back of the grid. At least it gives Force India and Honda/Brawn/Virgin/Whoever someone to fight against.... Sad.. but very true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutoRacer5 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 They should pick at least one Andretti. It won't look like an USF1 team otherwise. If they really wanted a rivalry, put Marco Andretti and Al Unser III in the team. It started with first generation: Bobby and Al Unser vs Mario Andretti It continued with the second generation: Al Unser Jr. vs Michael Andretti So part 3, here we come. My recommendation I think was for Summerton and Kyle Busch with Graham Rahal testing. That still stands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 If they really wanted a rivalry, put Marco Andretti and Al Unser III in the team.It started with first generation: Bobby and Al Unser vs Mario Andretti It continued with the second generation: Al Unser Jr. vs Michael Andretti So part 3, here we come. My recommendation I think was for Summerton and Kyle Busch with Graham Rahal testing. That still stands. I would take JPM, definitely, either as driver or tester. Would be a waste not to make use of his knowledge of tracks and to some extent cars (even after the changes they have been through) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutoRacer5 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 I would take JPM, definitely, either as driver or tester. Would be a waste not to make use of his knowledge of tracks and to some extent cars (even after the changes they have been through) Wouldn't work for the US part of USF1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Wouldn't work for the US part of USF1. Shame though, he's a brilliant F1 driver and still missed (by me) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabthaw the Hammerslayer 4 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 I would take JPM, definitely I think Connie might complain.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rumble Strip 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Is there a major point to this team though. Will they appeal F1 to the US, I'm not sure they will and whilst we need as many teams as we can get, surely they are doomed to the back of the grid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Is there a mjor point to this team though.Will they appeal F1 to the US, I'm not sure they will and whilst we need as many teams as we can get, surely they are doomed to the back of the grid. It's an extra team entering a formula that has been hampered by controversy, blandness and the harsh economic climate. You want to be choosey? I applaud their involvement and welcome it with open arms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Shame though, he's a brilliant F1 driver and still missed (by me) and the restaurants within a one mile radius of every circuit on the F1 calender. Some say this started the down turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jean Todt 4 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 and the restaurants within a one mile radius of every circuit on the F1 calender. Some say this started the down turn. But, I miss him too. It would have been really nice to watch him wrestle this season with the new rules.. Not Sumo wresteling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rumble Strip 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 I also applaud it, providing it keeps F1 going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
