Ultra Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 And what would happen if he suffered a similar accident to Massa? How much compo would Ferrari have to fork out?
acooling08 Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 Sorry, but why are Renault suspended? I watched the race and didn't see them doing anything wrong or investigation worthy?
Milky Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 Sorry, but why are Renault suspended? I watched the race and didn't see them doing anything wrong or investigation worthy? They let the car out from the pits knowing the wheel wasn't on properly. The wheel then flew off and bounced over the track. A lad was killed by a stray tyre last week aswell which may have added to it.
isaidno Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 Sorry, but why are Renault suspended? I watched the race and didn't see them doing anything wrong or investigation worthy? because 2 marshalls have been killed at the Italian & Australian GP's in recent years by flying tyres and what Renault did put people's lives in danger .
AjcW Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 Looks like Massa's career may be over Yes I think it may be the eye problem that is going to be the biggest issue. I know its a bit early to speculate but... Vettel next year at ferrari then. And who is the stand in for the rest of the season i have forgotten the test drivers name..
AjcW Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 it doesn't have to be 1 of their test drivers Im aware of that, it just seemed like the sensible option for a team that are to be fair no longer competing this season.
Asha Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 Apparently Schumacher's still registered to the team in a driving capacity.
Budweiser Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 Apparently Schumacher's still registered to the team in a driving capacity. :eek:
Ultra Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 It's been talked about, but I'd be surprised if it happened.
lou Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 MS has said he has no desire to race again hasnt he? Its not something you could have someone do halfheartedly IMO so I hope it doesnt happen.
Ultra Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 I don't think he'd want to take any more risks. He retired for a reason, and that reason still stands.
acooling08 Posted 28 July 2009 Posted 28 July 2009 because 2 marshalls have been killed at the Italian & Australian GP's in recent years by flying tyres and what Renault did put people's lives in danger . Oh thought this was accidental and that the team didn't know it wasn't on properly. because 2 marshalls have been killed at the Italian & Australian GP's in recent years by flying tyres and what Renault did put people's lives in danger . Oh thought this was accidental and that the team didn't know it wasn't on properly.
dandannieldanok Posted 28 July 2009 Posted 28 July 2009 Would be brilliant if Schumi came back to take the drive.
isaidno Posted 28 July 2009 Posted 28 July 2009 The rumour is Alonso will drive for Ferrari next season , apparently he'd signed to partner Massa next season.
Wycombe Fox Posted 29 July 2009 Posted 29 July 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport...one/8173865.stm BMW will withdraw from Formula 1 at the end of this season. The German car manufacturer, who took over Sauber in 2005, have cited "current developments in motor sport" as the reason for their pull-out. BMW are the second major manufacturer to leave the sport in eight months after Honda's withdrawal in December. F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone said BMW had given themselves three years to win the world championship, but they have only amassed eight points this season. "It's not quite been like that so perhaps that's why they've [decided] to stop," he told BBC Radio 5 Live. "When you consider how much money they've spent and the results they've got, it's probably not such a good investment. "They were quite sure that they were going to win the championship within three years, and I was hoping they would." BMW, who currently have Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld as their drivers, held a meeting on Tuesday where they made the decision to quit the sport. They will instead devote resources to the 'development of new drive technologies and projects in the field of sustainability'. "Of course, this was a difficult decision for us, but it's a resolute step in view of our company's strategic realignment," said Dr Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the Board of Management of BMW. "Premium will be increasingly defined in terms of sustainability and environmental compatibility. This is an area in which we want to remain in the lead. "We are continually reviewing all projects and initiatives to check them for future viability and sustainability. "Our Formula One campaign is thus less a key promoter for us." BMW's takeover of Sauber in 2005 saw them enter their own team in 2006 and in their debut season they were fifth in the constructors' championship before being promoted to second in 2007 after the exclusion of McLaren-Mercedes. They put up a strong challenge in 2008 but ended up third behind Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes. Their only grand prix win as BMW Sauber came when Polish driver Kubica won in Canada in 2008, while he also achieved the team's only pole position with his qualifying effort in Bahrain in 2008. BMW motorsport director Dr. Mario Theissen added: "Of course, we, the employees in Hinwil and Munich, would all have liked to continue this ambitious campaign and show that this season was just a hiccup following three successful years. "But I can understand why this decision was made from a corporate perspective. We will now focus sharply on the remaining races and demonstrate our fighting spirit and put in a good result as we bid farewell to Formula One racing." BMW first entered Formula 1 as an engine supplier to Brabham in 1982 and the first victory of the pairing came in 1983 when Nelson Piquet won in Brazil on the way to claiming the drivers' crown. But BMW pulled out as an engine supplier in 1987 before returning in 2000 as engine partners to Williams. The duo were together for six years and ended up as constructors' championship runners-up in 2002 and 2003, while winning 10 grands prix and taking 17 pole positions.
Asha Posted 29 July 2009 Posted 29 July 2009 Kubica and Alonso at Ferrari next season? I'd love that, personally.
AjcW Posted 29 July 2009 Posted 29 July 2009 As much as that looks like a lovely partnership I cant see past Vettel myself, I think he is a shoe in for a ferrari spot next year, he is already refered to as the new schumy. As for his partner maybe alonso yes, but the latest news and massa suggests maybe he will only miss the rest of this season
Asha Posted 29 July 2009 Posted 29 July 2009 As much as that looks like a lovely partnership I cant see past Vettel myself, I think he is a shoe in for a ferrari spot next year, he is already refered to as the new schumy.As for his partner maybe alonso yes, but the latest news and massa suggests maybe he will only miss the rest of this season I'd love Vettel. But I'd always been under the impression that he'd be partnering Hamilton next year.
lildave3 Posted 29 July 2009 Posted 29 July 2009 I'd love Vettel.But I'd always been under the impression that he'd be partnering Hamilton next year. Ohhh I hope so.
Brainy Posted 29 July 2009 Posted 29 July 2009 Why is it Ferrari seem to want to change their drivers each year. Alonso, Vettel, now probably Kubica.
lou Posted 29 July 2009 Posted 29 July 2009 I'd love Vettel.But I'd always been under the impression that he'd be partnering Hamilton next year. I love Vettel - he looks the least like an F1 Racing driver than anyone Ive ever seen! He looks like an IT consultant Fantastic driver though
Asha Posted 29 July 2009 Posted 29 July 2009 I love Vettel - he looks the least like an F1 Racing driver than anyone Ive ever seen! Even less so that Bourdais did?
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