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Old 7 Apr 2004, 23:15 (Ref:933932)   #1
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thoughts on Dixon so far

He seems to be doing very well and williams seem to be showing him a fair bit in the way of setup and the like which you think would be a waste if they weren't thinking of keeping him. Seems like he is the firmest of all the rumors so far , how much do we read into this.
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 00:36 (Ref:933961)   #2
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Barcelona will be a real test.

Paul Ricard was good for starters, but it's a track that levels drivers of different categories. For comparison, when Da Matta first started testing F1 cars, Paul Ricard was the only track his gap to Panis was closer.

Dixon is a good driver and if he does well in Spain... well, he will have everything to be in F1 next year
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 04:22 (Ref:934024)   #3
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Mark Webber has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
I like Dixson and I would like to see him in F1 it would be great for our Bro's across the ditch .
I only really see 3 possible ways for willaims in 05
1.Ralf & Webber leaving Dixon for 06
2.Ralf & Dixson leaving Webber to Renault in 05
3.Webber & Dixson with Ralf at Toyota
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 05:19 (Ref:934041)   #4
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I like Dixson and I would like to see him in F1 it would be great for our Bro's across the ditch .
Oh mate,thats so nice we could nearly forgive you guys for the underarm bowl for that.....

My money is on Williams have already got him signed for 2005
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 06:29 (Ref:934058)   #5
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That's what we all hope; let's just hope he'll have a competitive car to drive next year.
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 06:30 (Ref:934059)   #6
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Thoughts on Dixon so far? Wins the IRL straight up, classic winning history and laps the Williams very fast at his first go. Methinks he will go far.








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Old 8 Apr 2004, 06:56 (Ref:934074)   #7
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I like Dixson and I would like to see him in F1 it would be great for our Bro's across the ditch .
Whats so great for them about having another Aussi in F1 !!

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Old 8 Apr 2004, 08:02 (Ref:934103)   #8
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When a driver can achieve immediate success in the IRL and can lap some very decent times in an F1 car straight out of the box when he was nowhere near impressive in CART surely says something about both F1 and the IRL, especially the IRL...
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 08:28 (Ref:934125)   #9
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When a driver can achieve immediate success in the IRL and can lap some very decent times in an F1 car straight out of the box when he was nowhere near impressive in CART surely says something about both F1 and the IRL, especially the IRL...
I don't think so................
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 08:51 (Ref:934146)   #10
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It's too early to really judge just how great his potential is regarding driving an F1 car, but he's got a very good approach and is a proven winner - oval racing is all about tactics, so he's got a good brain in there - it was a very mature championship he took in '03. Also remember he's only 23!

Remind me, what engine was in his PacWest Champ Car?
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 08:51 (Ref:934147)   #11
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 10:17 (Ref:934207)   #12
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Not bad again...

Gené 1m15s211
Dixon 1m15s922

Better than Rosberg and slightly slower than Piquet, who were testing last years car during the winter.

Piquet 1m15s809
Rosberg 1m16s491

But as I said, Paul Ricard is a lot easier than Barcelona.

Can't find it in my records, but I think that Pizza Boy was quicker than any of them, including Ralf.

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Old 8 Apr 2004, 14:32 (Ref:934441)   #13
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Waiting to see how he's got on today with much anticipation! Then there's tomorrow also?

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Old 8 Apr 2004, 19:04 (Ref:934677)   #14
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Dixon branded a good prospect by Sir Frank.
Well looks like the new boss is happy with him

8/4/04
In the rain in Spain:

1. Michael Schumacher Ferrari-Ferrari 1m 23.765s 50 laps
2. Fernando Alonso Renault-Renault 1m 25.650s 40 laps
3. Rubens Barrichello Ferrari-Ferrari 1m 25.932s 33 laps
4. Jenson Button BAR-Honda 1m 26.140s 36 laps
5. Alex Wurz McLaren-Mercedes 1m 26.162s 56 laps
6. David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1m 26.392s 51 laps
7. Jarno Trulli Renault-Renault 1m 26.966s 22 laps
8. Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 1m 27.028s 62 laps
9. Felipe Massa Sauber-Petronas 1m 28.162s 24 laps
10. Scott Dixon Williams-BMW 1m 28.318s 72 laps
11. Cristiano da Matta Toyota-Toyota 1m 28.457s 24 laps
12. Ricardo Zonta Toyota-Toyota 1m 29.372s 18 laps
13. Takuma Sato BAR-Honda 1m 30.535s 5 laps
14. Bjorn Wirdheim Jaguar-Cosworth 1m 31.444s 16 laps
15. Marc Gene Williams-BMW No time 3 laps

PS:MS seems to go quick in the rain
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Old 8 Apr 2004, 20:20 (Ref:934731)   #15
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He's certainly holding his own. Tomorrow, if it's dry they'll probably give him a couple of qualifying runs, low fuel, new tyres and just say go as fast as you can. I think he could do a time in the low 14s/late 13s.
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Old 9 Apr 2004, 10:07 (Ref:935097)   #16
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PS : MS seems to go quick in the rain
think he goes quick everywhere

dixon & webber in williams - ralf at toyota.... happy with that

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Old 10 Apr 2004, 21:31 (Ref:936064)   #17
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He hasn't made a right hand turn in over twelve months....
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Old 10 Apr 2004, 21:39 (Ref:936070)   #18
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Old 10 Apr 2004, 21:47 (Ref:936077)   #19
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He's a Toyota man, though. He has been powered by Toyota engine ever since he debuted in CART (2001).

For those who don't exactly know about him, Dixon holds the record of being the youngest CART race winner. When he won at Nazareth 2001 he bettered the mark of the late Greg Moore, who was alsom watched by Williams.
In 2002 Dixon, thanks in part to Toyota, was able to escape from the expiring PacWest team and signed mid season with Target/Chip Ganassi Racing. In 2003 TCGR went to the IRL and Dixon won that title beating Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan.
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Old 10 Apr 2004, 21:57 (Ref:936086)   #20
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Dixon's neck was probably relived that it turn out wet...even on Michelins...5 seconds is a loooonnnnngggg way off Raven!
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Old 10 Apr 2004, 22:11 (Ref:936100)   #23
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Seems like he's done quite well considering that it was his first time in an F1 car in the wet. If he got a go for 2005, I'm sure he'd do pretty well, although I suspect Frank will want to see more before committing.
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Old 11 Apr 2004, 14:22 (Ref:936529)   #25
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I don't think Dixon's times were that impressive if compared to the ones set by the F3 kids with famous surnames... But that would be the case with anyone coming from IRL or Cart.

Montoya and Da Matta were not that quick either... So I wouldn't be surprised if Williams signed Scott... But Frank will only do that after being absolutely sure the boy can also make the transition, bringing results straight away.

My opinion? No doubt Dixon can do it... If Williams will give him a chance... only the time will say. But I wouldn't put my money on that.
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