mock 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 (GMM) Narain Karthikeyan has counted himself out of the running to stay on the F1 grid next year. Although the rookie Indian appeared to be a contender to keep his Jordan ride, he has admitted that negotiations with the newly renamed 'Midland' outfit have now ended. Karthikeyan's revelation adds fuel to speculation that Portuguese oil company-sponsored Tiago Monteiro will line up alongside Christijan Albers. 'NK' said the price of the race drive was simply too high. ''The seat would have worked out between (US) $9.5 million and $14 million,'' Narain said. Karthikeyan says he did not even seriously propose the price-tag to his Indian sponsors because ''I knew it is impossible to get that kind of money. ''We have been juggling with the figures for some time now and ... it was not working out. ''I have been compelled to tell Midland to look elsewhere.'' If the $9-$14m asking price is accurate, it represents almost twice the amount forked out by Narain's sponsors for his 2005 team seat. As expected, Karthikeyan confirmed that he had now turned his attention to a 'Friday' practice or test ride with a bigger team like Williams. Asked if he'd been on the phone to Sir Frank, the Indian rookie replied: 'No comment'. But he did say: ''Being a test driver in a good car will allow me to showcase my skills better. ''That is a genuine possibility.'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutoRacer5 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 *Munch Munch Munch* Tastes pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadow 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 If the $9-$14m asking price is accurate, it represents almost twice the amount forked out by Narain's sponsors for his 2005 team seat. very interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 ''The seat would have worked out between (US) $9.5 million and $14 million,'' Narain said.If the $9-$14m asking price is accurate, it represents almost twice the amount forked out by Narain's sponsors for his 2005 team seat. This is just another conflicting report... Anyway, it is the Indian members of this forum who are eating their hats because their hero is not going to be on the grid next year. Hopefully some of the more disruptive of them will equally not be on the forum next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadow 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 no no i have said time and again that NK has no chance of getting a race seat next year you were the peopl insisting he would be there. so no disappointment from my part. infact i'll be quite happy if he gets a test seat he can learn quite a few things or if he does'nt he can go to A1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 no no i have said time and again that NK has no chance of getting a race seat next year you were the peopl insisting he would be there. so no disappointment from my part. infact i'll be quite happy if he gets a test seat he can learn quite a few things or if he does'nt he can go to A1 Yes, in fairness, some of you were more realistic about his chances given a serious shortage of racecraft. I don't see how he is going to get a testing role but perhaps a race seat in a lesser series like F3 is possible. I would not oppose his particpation in such a series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 As I said in another thread there is sanity in F1!, but as far as a test ride/drive as they say in New York "fuggetaboutit". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Null 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 narain in a1gp would be good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 As I said in another thread there is sanity in F1!, but as far as a test ride/drive as they say in New York "fuggetaboutit". reuters has reported that he was today spotted at grove!!!!!!!he certainly is not holidaying there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 This is just another conflicting report...Anyway, it is the Indian members of this forum who are eating their hats because their hero is not going to be on the grid next year. Hopefully some of the more disruptive of them will equally not be on the forum next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 reuters has reported that he was today spotted at grove!!!!!!!he certainly is not holidaying there! I think you misunderstood slightly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 I think you misunderstood slightly... Orange? Avocado? Apple? there are many groves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mock 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 This is just another conflicting report...Anyway, it is the Indian members of this forum who are eating their hats because their hero is not going to be on the grid next year. Hopefully some of the more disruptive of them will equally not be on the forum next year Frankly I don't really care if NK is on the grid next year or not........... FYI, my favourite drivers are MS and KR. What irritates me is your fu**ing attitude. I was really hoping that you had disappeared from the forum because it was a much quieter and nicer place with you gone. But you insist on coming in and making outrageous, illogical, informed, racist, biased and half @ssed comments. Believe me, as long as you are there on this forum, I'm gonna be there kicking your @ss. Yes, in fairness, some of you were more realistic about his chances given a serious shortage of racecraft. I don't see how he is going to get a testing role but perhaps a race seat in a lesser series like F3 is possible. I would not oppose his particpation in such a series. Like anyone cares a flying f**k about what you oppose or don't oppose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nojvnof1 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 mock, take it easy with the language ok. On topic, this is good news, now to tell Honda Super Duper Aguri or whatever they're called to not hire Sato. Will be a difficult task seeing as this whole team was pretty much set up to give him a drive in F1, but we should give it a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadow 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 mock, take it easy with the language ok. that's right. cool it mock. you can oppose bajo without the use of the f-word Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mock 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 that's right. cool it mock. you can oppose bajo without the use of the f-word Sorry, lost my cool. Apologies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There should be a limit on the number of forum threads on un-important/cr@p drivers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 Frankly I don't really care if NK is on the grid next year or not........... FYI, my favourite drivers are MS and KR.What irritates me is your fu**ing attitude. I was really hoping that you had disappeared from the forum because it was a much quieter and nicer place with you gone. But you insist on coming in and making outrageous, illogical, informed, racist, biased and half @ssed comments. Believe me, as long as you are there on this forum, I'm gonna be there kicking your @ss. Like anyone cares a flying f**k about what you oppose or don't oppose I am glad to have you as a fan... Frankly I don't really care if NK is on the grid next year or not Well the rest of the forum does care because we happen to want to see the best possible drivers on the grid, regardless of nationality (unlike you), and having the vastly under qualified Indian in a race seat prevents this from happening. What's worse is that he also endangers the truly capable drivers we tune into see with his dangerous lack of car control and damages the reputation of the sport. Yes, without a doubt, the sane members of the forum do care whether Narain is on the grid or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 I am glad to have you as a fan... Well the rest of the forum does care because we happen to want to see the best possible drivers on the grid, regardless of nationality (unlike you), and having the vastly under qualified Indian in a race seat prevents this from happening. What's worse is that he also endangers the truly capable drivers we tune into see with his dangerous lack of car control and damages the reputation of the sport. Yes, without a doubt, the sane members of the forum do care whether Narain is on the grid or not. Indeed!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 Quite so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mock 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2005 I am glad to have you as a fan... Well the rest of the forum does care because we happen to want to see the best possible drivers on the grid, regardless of nationality (unlike you), and having the vastly under qualified Indian in a race seat prevents this from happening. What's worse is that he also endangers the truly capable drivers we tune into see with his dangerous lack of car control and damages the reputation of the sport. Yes, without a doubt, the sane members of the forum do care whether Narain is on the grid or not. The forum WAS much nicer and quieter without you around... at least there were some interesting discussions. Sigh ! ........ with you back things are going back to bad......well good times never last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2005 The forum WAS much nicer and quieter without you around... at least there were some interesting discussions. Sigh ! ........ with you back things are going back to bad......well good times never last. Funny, the most important members welcomed me back... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecapdeville 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2005 Funny, the most important members welcomed me back... Hehe...the ducks are shooting the hunters...welcome back Dan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2005 Funny, the most important members welcomed me back... Who are the most important members??? Aren't we all as important as each other, there isnt ranking here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
