Autumnpuma 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I liked Sutil on Fridays; he seemed fast and tidy.....all controlled oversteer (something Sato has yet to achieve). He'll be fast, perhaps faster than Albers, and besides, Hamilton rates him so I will take the boy-god's word for it that he's fast. Mark me, he will impress this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F1 FANatic 1 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 yea, i have followed Sutile since he arrived for Friday testing. the few times he was out there he did good. He was also Hami's team mate in GP2 and runner up to Hami, so that looks good. I have respect for him for joining Spyker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Driver 4: Christijan Albers Height: 176cm Weight: 68kg Teammate: Adrian Sutil Races : 37 Victories : 0 Podiums : 0 Pole positions : 0 Fastest Laps : 0 Points : 4 Races finished in points : 1 Christijan Albers partners the rookie, Adrian Sutil this year in his second year for the team, but it is now under the ownership of Spyker with a Ferrari engine to gloat. Albers is well known for not liking his team mates, and last year had a spat with former team mate Robert Doornbos, after a rumour that he'd (Doornbos) replace Klien early season, which is believed to have orginated from within the Albers camp. In the paddock they had a heated exchange of some choice words, but it was broken up before any chance of a fight. On the track, Albers is known for taking a lot of risks and sometimes can get a bit too close. Nonetheless, after a debut season for Minardi in 2005, he has done a good job to stay in the sport. His best result to date is 5th place, which he picked up at the Bridgestone only USA GP of 2005. He is yet to score since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Another non player on a mystery team, will be interesting to see what they do with Ferrari power. Don't expect any points this season again............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Well during races this year (not Oz before I'll be away for it) I may focus the live timings on one of the 'lesser' teams driver pairing and see how they compare. Albers has a personality though, shame we don't see more of it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Well during races this year (not Oz before I'll be away for it) I may focus the live timings on one of the 'lesser' teams driver pairing and see how they compare. Albers has a personality though, shame we don't see more of it... He spends too much time whinning about his teammate's wrong doings. He did the same with Monteiro (even though I recon that is easy to do). Don't like him at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 He spends too much time whinning about his teammate's wrong doings. He did the same with Monteiro (even though I recon that is easy to do). Don't like him at all. Neither do I, but it gives us something to talk about in the off season... just imagine a line up of 22 drivers who swallowed the PR dictionary --> . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Neither do I, but it gives us something to talk about in the off season... just imagine a line up of 22 drivers who swallowed the PR dictionary --> . I hate that too. Yet, Albers lacks the charisma to make his whinning interesting. I orefer JV's approach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I hate that too. Yet, Albers lacks the charisma to make his whinning interesting. I orefer JV's approach. Or is just that we don't hear / see Albers enough to build a suitable image of him 'whining'? I don't like the way he's quick to blame others but not himself, the key to being a good moaner is being able to moan about yourself. Then your moaning sounds less whinny, to me, at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnpuma 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Albers seems fast, but my eye tends to slide over him most races. The most memorable part of Albers is his helmet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferrarigo 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I'd say Albers should beat Sutil if he deserves to keep his place in 08. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stopkidding 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I like the driver a day concept, but shouldn't we be doing a handful of the no names first and then spend more time fighting over the relevant ones? what is forum good for if not a good fight? cause in end we won't have time and once the new season starts people won't care as much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I like the driver a day concept, but shouldn't we be doing a handful of the no names first and then spend more time fighting over the relevant ones? what is forum good for if not a good fight? cause in end we won't have time and once the new season starts people won't care as much! I like the tread the way it is, significant or not, learning more about each driver..... lovely stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferrarigo 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I like the driver a day concept, but shouldn't we be doing a handful of the no names first and then spend more time fighting over the relevant ones? what is forum good for if not a good fight? cause in end we won't have time and once the new season starts people won't care as much! There are unfortunatly exactly enough days for all the drivers to get done. i say unfortunatly as 18 drivers are still left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I like the driver a day concept, but shouldn't we be doing a handful of the no names first and then spend more time fighting over the relevant ones? what is forum good for if not a good fight? cause in end we won't have time and once the new season starts people won't care as much! The majority wanted to start with the lesser known drivers and I like it too - means you learn a bit more about drivers rather than just assume they're bad because they're in a low team or pay for their drive. As for the more well known drivers, we argue about those all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 The majority wanted to start with the lesser known drivers and I like it too - means you learn a bit more about drivers rather than just assume they're bad because they're in a low team or pay for their drive. As for the more well known drivers, we argue about those all the time. Indeed, Kay, your effort is apreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnpuma 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I like the driver a day concept, but shouldn't we be doing a handful of the no names first and then spend more time fighting over the relevant ones? what is forum good for if not a good fight? cause in end we won't have time and once the new season starts people won't care as much! I don't come here to fight, but to discuss F1. In the future, I'll remember that fighting is your motive for being here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Driver 5: Scott Speed Height: 177cm Weight: 69kg Teammate: Vitantonio Liuzzi Races : 18 Victories : 0 Podiums : 0 Pole positions : 0 Fastest Laps : 0 Points : 0 Races finished in points : 0 The line up remains unchanged at Toro Rosso following a late announcement that the team were happy to keep Scott, despite some less than favourable comments about him emerging from the team. Last year he seemed on the pace of Liuzzi for many races, however was quick to get involved in incidents and 'mouth off' to the other party involved. In one instance this was David Coulthard, when he lost his point for overtaking him during yellow flags, he felt angry and so directed a few choice words at the Scot, but, was handed yet another penalty - this time one of the wallet - for bad conduct. If you're looking for a close battle, this should be one to watch. Think the tongue of Jacques, mixed with the erratic style of Sato in the BAR days, mixed with the looks of any polished boyband member and you have Scott Speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Driver 5: Scott SpeedHeight: 177cm Weight: 69kg Teammate: Vitantonio Liuzzi Races : 18 Victories : 0 Podiums : 0 Pole positions : 0 Fastest Laps : 0 Points : 0 Races finished in points : 0 The line up remains unchanged at Toro Rosso following a late announcement that the team were happy to keep Scott, despite some less than favourable comments about him emerging from the team. Last year he seemed on the pace of Liuzzi for many races, however was quick to get involved in incidents and 'mouth off' to the other party involved. In one instance this was David Coulthard, when he lost his point for overtaking him during yellow flags, he felt angry and so directed a few choice words at the Scot, but, was handed yet another penalty - this time one of the wallet - for bad conduct. If you're looking for a close battle, this should be one to watch. Think the tongue of Jacques, mixed with the erratic style of Sato in the BAR days, mixed with the looks of any polished boyband member and you have Scott Speed. Nothing really bad to say about Scott. I will never understand, though, why those mother****ers charged Scott for misconduct! Only a##holes could think that ****ing Scott could not be the gentleman b#####d we all know he ****ing is! Sh#t! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Nothing really bad to say about Scott. I will never understand, though, why those mother****ers charged Scott for misconduct! Only a##holes could think that ****ing Scott could not be the gentleman b#####d we all know he ****ing is! Sh#t! Well it's put up or shut up time for Scott, while the car will have lots to do with how he does, I expect to see some improvement or off with 'es head.................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnpuma 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Well it's put up or shut up time for Scott, while the car will have lots to do with how he does, I expect to see some improvement or off with 'es head.................... Yup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Well it's put up or shut up time for Scott, while the car will have lots to do with how he does, I expect to see some improvement or off with 'es head.................... Sorry, was it too much? Just joking on Scott's language. I can delete it, though. Is not as if it was a particularly funny post, anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Sorry, was it too much? Just joking on Scott's language. I can delete it, though. Is not as if it was a particularly funny post, anyways I'm just yanking your short hairs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I'm just yanking your short hairs Hey!!! Those are non-renewable resources! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 My first impressions of Scott Speed is that he stinks, but as I have said previously, everyone (well almost everyone) deserves a second chance, so he'll start this season with a clean slate*. I'll have to get Liuzzi's up early due to my travelling though. *Should he mess up, all previous incidents will reappear in my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
