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28 Sep 2005, 07:25 (Ref:1418543)
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Driver U would like to see....
ok the team management have their own ideas who they'd like to race,be it personal, political or plain stupid choices!
For team GB i would love to see Rob Austin given a chance. For team SA " " Alan VD Merve For team BR " " Bruno Senna For team IT " " Valentino ROSSI if Rossi is thinking of a switch to cars after another World Champ then how bout a toe in the water drive for A1GP |
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28 Sep 2005, 09:53 (Ref:1418685)
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Motorsport News in Australia today flagged the possibility of Paul Tracy, Dan Wheldon and Tony Kanaan sniffing around for a potential steer in their respective countries cars over the next couple of months. For me this is one of the strengths on the A1 concept that blokes can float in and drive a few races when they can. Thoughts?
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28 Sep 2005, 09:59 (Ref:1418693)
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Kanaan is set to do up to five races, I think. Although recent reports are that Emmo wants Jr to do more after his success. Wheldon has strongly linked in Autosport a couple of weeks back.
Who would I like? Jeff Gordon. It would be fun. |
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28 Sep 2005, 10:00 (Ref:1418695)
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i'd like to see bruno senna in an a1gp car too. i think his driving style will either really suit the cars or he'll have a string of magnificent accidents. both would be worth watching
 big mac is right, it's absolutely a strength of the concept that different drivers can have a go, but sadly not likely in a lot of cases because of drivers daddys who own the franchises... |
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28 Sep 2005, 10:12 (Ref:1418708)
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Spot on bella. I fear that this is going to be the case with the Australian franchise. No disrespect to Christian Jones, he can certainly drive, but surely Will Davison could run rings around him when he gets the chance.
While I'm on Team Australian has there been any reports/talk about James Courtney have a go? He's one quick talent being wasted in Japanese GT's at the moment IMHO... |
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28 Sep 2005, 10:19 (Ref:1418717)
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i'm not sure will davison ever had the... mentalwhotnot to produce consistently fast drives. most of the time he was average over here, then once a season he'd be brilliant, and then carry on being average.
i've not seen anything about courtney, but do you think he'd *want* to change tack and go back to single seaters? he's probably making himself a nice packet in japan and it's not too far from home either.. |
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28 Sep 2005, 10:28 (Ref:1418726)
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Bruno Sena is to green for A1GP. And after Piquets display in the first ever A1GP race, dont see why would Brasil want any other driver in there specially a green one as B.Sena.
 I think Austria desperatly needs a new driver, because if we gona talk about bad drivers with famous fathers, son of Lauda is the perefct example of zero talent.
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28 Sep 2005, 11:48 (Ref:1418837)
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For Japan it has to be Sato. I reckon he is a more natural racer and all the technology doesn't match up with his driving style, he would walk Ryo any time.
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28 Sep 2005, 11:50 (Ref:1418840)
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Well it's a difficult one this good thread sir.
I wouldn't have piclked Halliday for a go, in the All Black's but what a driver!!! |
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28 Sep 2005, 12:17 (Ref:1418872)
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definatly Alan VD Merve for South Africa, that guy needs a break!!
On the britsh front, if Piquet drives like that all season then we need someone fast!! Adam Carroll Dan Weldon Would also be nice to see one of the oldies have a go like Herbert or Hill, don't think it will happen tho..! |
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28 Sep 2005, 12:31 (Ref:1418886)
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wasn't it adam who dropped out of the team gb trial?
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28 Sep 2005, 12:39 (Ref:1418894)
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Not sure, think he's signed up buy BAR as test driver but would be a good way of keeping his skills over the winter if he did do A1. |
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28 Sep 2005, 12:53 (Ref:1418917)
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GBR - Darren Manning (both available and deserving)
BRZ - Tony Kanaan, but to be fair Piquet has been faultless so far MEX - Rodolfo Lavin FRA - Jean Alesi (just for fun) JAP - Sato would be an excellent choice IRL - why wasnt Ralph Firman driving?? IND - I can imagine Karthikaian will be free soon.... |
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28 Sep 2005, 12:59 (Ref:1418926)
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I would like to see Niki Lauda replacing is own son at the Team Austria, maybe the results become a little better...
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28 Sep 2005, 13:02 (Ref:1418927)
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Yeah forgot Manning, nice bloke deserves a good drive.
They also need to put there Flags as big as possible on the side of the car as it was a bit confusing on Sunday. Series has potential tho, Better than watching East Ender repeats all Winter.......... |
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28 Sep 2005, 23:35 (Ref:1419487)
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It's funny - I consider James one of Australia's best ever talents. At least as good as Briscoe, and maybe even Webber. Yet he never seems to be linked to Australian open wheel teams - in Champ Car or A1GP. I don't understand it!!! I would love to see Richard Lyons given a drive. I think it is a crime of motorsport that he and Courtney are totally forgotten about in Japan. Lyons is an excellent steerer. |
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29 Sep 2005, 07:30 (Ref:1419627)
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I heard on the local radio station that Scott Dixon was heading off to Germany to follow the NZ team and talk to team boss Bob McMurray. Might lead to something, though Halliday seemed to drive pretty well in the weekend.
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29 Sep 2005, 15:13 (Ref:1420075)
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anyone know anyone who may be racing but not mentioned
for GB there is Lloyd and Kerr but have many others been mentioned in the role. With regards Canada, would be good to see Spengler given a chance. |
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1 Oct 2005, 00:45 (Ref:1421363)
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I agree that a driver like Rob Austin should be given a chance, he is wasted in Ginetta's but still winning,
His career has stalled and Team GB, should give him a test, just to evaluate him, he went well last winter in a BCN Lola, which is similar to an A1 car. |
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1 Oct 2005, 10:49 (Ref:1421519)
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I'd like to see Schuey pedalling the Team Germany car somewhere - imagine what a bench-mark that would set for all the young guys. I could see Vale Rossi doing next year's A1, if he is serious about switching to car-racing, as it would be excellent experience. |
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1 Oct 2005, 17:35 (Ref:1421704)
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Maybe not yet but I would love to see Sam Bird in the English car if his rise through the ranks continues. Very quick driver and an old mate of mine from karting days.
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1 Oct 2005, 22:05 (Ref:1421819)
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Looks like I'm getting my wish. Possibly PT, TK and Dan Wheldon all driving at some stage. http://www.tsn.ca/auto_racing/news_story.asp?id=138115
Anyone got any idea how true any of this is? |
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2 Oct 2005, 10:26 (Ref:1421952)
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GBR - Agree about Darren Manning + would add Lewis Hamilton. Is Richard Lyons Irish or Nthn Irish?
Australia - Courtenay and Briscoe China - Marchy Lee and Ho Ping Tung Canada - Andrew Ranger Austria - Patrick Friesacher (will be an awkward day in the Lauda household when Niki fires his son but he would be doing him a favour) France - Sebastian Bourdais, Franck Montagny and Jonathan Cochet South Africa - Alan VDM. Japan - Takuma Sato (assuming he is out of F1) India - Narain Karthikeyan (seems pretty certain he is out of F1) Germany - Timo Glock Finland - Mika Salo and Heiki Kovalainen (OK I know there isn't a Finland team but would be nice...) Rumoured Gulf team - Salman Al Khalifa and Hamid Al Fardan |
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2 Oct 2005, 11:30 (Ref:1421972)
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TK et al have stated that they would like to do it, which suggests they might given the oppertunity once the IRL season is over...
I reckon that Tony might pop in for Mexico as he's raced there before. Briscoe would also be a great addition once his collar bones have healed. And its sad in away that Finland don't have a national team, considering the quality drivers they have... |
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