Senna 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2006 'Nico's overtaking got him drivers seat' PF1 In a recent interview with Auto Blid Sir Frank Williams defended giving 20 year-old Nico Rosberg the drivers seat ahead of the more experience Alex Wurz as well as explaining how his relationship with former business partner and friend Marco Theissen is currently. Despite going their separate ways in terms of their business relationship Sir Frank say he still regularly chats with BMW boss Dr Mario Theissen. Williams says he often talks to Theissen, unlike his partner Patrick Head, who is believed to not be on the best terms with the BMW man, following the split of BMW Williams. ''Some people advise me to the contrary, but I still talk regularly on the telephone to Mario (Theissen).'' Williams told Auto Bild. Williams does not believe his team cannot work with a manufacturer but that he believes his team will work best with their current allies. ''It is wrong to say that our culture does not fit in with a manufacturer. But probably Renault, and now the Cosworth people, are easier for us to work with than BMW were'', he explained. Some have suggested that the Williams team were incorrect to choose young Nico Rosberg as Mark Webbers driving partner this year when they have Alex Wurz on their books, and that the only reason Rosberg got the drive was to attract sponsors. A claim Williams vehemently denies. ''Absolutely, no,'' Williams said. ''What impressed and convinced me of his potential was his aggression during (GP2) races last year. Watching him overtake was like watching a dancer.'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavallino 2 Report post Posted February 14, 2006 overtaking? what's overtaking? Did Frank join A1 or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted February 14, 2006 Watching him overtake was like watching a dancer.'' What? Stupid, embarassing and unco-ordinated? Oh, that's just my dancing........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 my dancing would not be allowed to be seen before the watershed, well its only like that after a few drinks but still. I managed to make a mates bf hate me as i danced with her quite dirty. As it stands, he regards me as a threat! and yet me and steph have been mates for years and i dont find her even remotely attractive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackgarrett 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 hes talking about that reveres grid were he started like 2nd last to finish 2nd at monza. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nojvnof1 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 Yeah that's what I was thinking too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 I find it strange that williams gives a race drive to a young rookie with no f1 experience, and gives the 3rd driver role to Wurz who has been in f1 for almost 9 years now. I guess Frank just has an affection for aggressive drivers who look like feisty racers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelfx 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 I find it strange that williams gives a race drive to a young rookie with no f1 experience, and gives the 3rd driver role to Wurz who has been in f1 for almost 9 years now. I guess Frank just has an affection for aggressive drivers who look like feisty racers Guys, there's nothing strange about Nico, Frank is cheap and he's thinking of retirement. He will get the kid with the most potential for the least amount of money. It's a gamble but he's had success in the past Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Null 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 Nico is fantastic at overtaking - those who did not have the audacity to watch the inaugural GP2 series missed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackgarrett 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 well if it could see it i would have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 well if it could see it i would have. Yea I've got sky sports and I've never seen it on tv, although A1 seems to be on all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 Motors TV? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Null 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 no, GP2 was on Eurosport and it was also shown on ITV a weekend after the actual race in highlighted form during the day. No excuse for british viewers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 I find it strange that williams gives a race drive to a young rookie with no f1 experience, and gives the 3rd driver role to Wurz who has been in f1 for almost 9 years now. I guess Frank just has an affection for aggressive drivers who look like feisty racers Wurz started his F1 career well and then faded. It's only in his test role that noises have been made about him. He's nothing exceptional, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 Wurz started his F1 career well and then faded. It's only in his test role that noises have been made about him. He's nothing exceptional, IMO. Be nice to Wurz, it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panchito 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 Wurz started his F1 career well and then faded. It's only in his test role that noises have been made about him. He's nothing exceptional, IMO. It seems like he is a heck of a tester, according to the experts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted February 16, 2006 It seems like he is a heck of a tester, according to the experts... Pulling a trigger on a gun all day doesn't mean i can shoot straight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2006 Pulling a trigger on a gun all day doesn't mean i can shoot straight. I don't think that really works but well done for trying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Strange 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2006 Nico is fantastic at overtaking - those who did not have the audacity to watch the inaugural GP2 series missed out. Whatever he did doesn't change the fact he is just a rookie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted February 16, 2006 I don't think that really works but well done for trying Well, i'm all ears for a better analogy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nojvnof1 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2006 Whatever he did doesn't change the fact he is just a rookie. No it doesn't, but everyone needs to get a break sometime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted February 17, 2006 No it doesn't, but everyone needs to get a break sometime. Too true. That young Finnish bloke hasn't turned out too bad. They worried that he wasn't worthy of a super license. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nojvnof1 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2006 Indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
