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Old 12 Oct 2001, 08:01 (Ref:159532)   #1
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Felipe Massa confirmed at Sauber

Well, Felipe Massa has officially been snapped up by Sauber for 2002, to replace Kimi Raikkonen.

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The Red Bull Sauber Petronas team announced this afternoon that they have signed new sensation, Felipe Massa to take over from Kimi Raikkonen in the 2002 championship season. The 20 year-old Brazilian, the new Euro F3000 Series champion, impressed greatly during recent testing sessions with the Swiss outfit and is delighted to have been chosen for the job.

"I am delighted that I will be working with Team Red Bull Sauber Petronas next year,” he said. “I hope that I will be able to contribute to the team's success and help it to defend this year's outstanding position in the World Championship for constructors."

"By deciding on Felipe we have once again opted for a talented young driver,” added Peter Sauber. “He convinced us with his excellent performance during tests at Mugello, where he demonstrated his promising potential in a remarkable manner."
So, that ends all the speculation of the Sauber Number 2 seat. I am happy with this deal, because I remember last year posting that Felipe Massa is an F1 star of the future, so for once it looks as if my crystal ball is working. Sadly, though, I very much doubt Sauber can sustain their pace from this season into 2002.
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 08:50 (Ref:159542)   #2
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Good one DNQ !

Don't mind about Sauber, if the guy is talented he'll do great.
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 09:07 (Ref:159545)   #3
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Good to see that. I think he'll do a good job next season.
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 11:55 (Ref:159599)   #4
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I don't want to alarm you Massa fans (Bon?), but going to Sauber might mean he's being groomed as TGF's lapdog for 2003.

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Old 12 Oct 2001, 12:22 (Ref:159613)   #5
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I really admire Sauber at the minute. Here's a team that promotes fresh talent and it's being very successful to boot!! Sells them on for a tidy profit and you have a very good strategy that benefits all. I wish Felipe all the best. With any luck he'll be every bit as good as that Raikonnen. He has more pedigree for a start. A very good move in the RIGHT direction.
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 12:35 (Ref:159619)   #6
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Another good signing by Peter Sauber.

GO GO GO Felipe!
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 12:46 (Ref:159624)   #7
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I don't want to alarm you Massa fans (Bon?), but going to Sauber might mean he's being groomed as TGF's lapdog for 2003.

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Nope. I just knew about the guy after he started testing with Sauber.

But just hope he can do fine.
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 13:07 (Ref:159629)   #8
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Yep, this guy is brilliant! look at his testing times. i know they aren't a very accurate reflection of talent, due to fuel loads, etc. but even so, he did a fabulous job. Best of luck filepe, lets hope you will be yet another great brazilian!
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 14:06 (Ref:159643)   #9
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you go girl he's really cool, read about him totally whooping everyone's asses in italy last year, then you know he has to be good. the italians don't seem to get very excited about any foreigners very often...
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 14:56 (Ref:159671)   #10
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I have no idea who Massa is, except he was Euro F3000 champion, so good on him for getting the seat, and good luck to him next year.

As for Saubers current youth policy, well after having a string of old guys in his cars such as Herbert, Alesi, Salo, Larini, Diniz (not old, just slow) and Morbidelli (just slow) and not achieving much with them, Peter has made a sound investment in youth.

With Heidfeld and Raikkonen this year, plus a great car, Sauber has had their best season. This policy has equalled results at least.
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he reallys deserves this chance....lets hope he shows his talent with sauber next year - coz he looks really promising!!
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 17:50 (Ref:159731)   #12
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I just saw him on TV now... my son looks older than him !!!
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Old 12 Oct 2001, 18:51 (Ref:159766)   #13
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Massa is most definately gifted. Note that he was thrown around as a possibility for Ferrari tester in 2002.

I do agree with Bononi though. Are we SURE that Massa is 20?
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I just saw him on TV now... my son looks older than him !!!
How old is ur son?
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I just saw him on TV now... my son looks older than him !!!
So that means.-.-. maybe if I begin dating boys younger than me, I can have a chance to become your daughter in law???
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Hold your horses, girls.

My son is just 13... but I don't mind if you...


Massa doesn't looks like 20, huhn ?
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Massa doesn't looks like 20, huhn ?

I'm in another league... GEEsh...

PD, Massa looks like 18.
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The next Brasilian world champion? Next Ferrari star?

That would be my dream!!!
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The future is Massa vs Raikkonnen vs Heidfeld vs Alonso vs Montoya with a little bit of Ralf in there as well. What a duell!!
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soon we'll have beside the pitlane a nappy-change room for this kids coming into F1...
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Is it true that this Massa fellow broke the track record at Mugello (in a Sauber) a couple of weeks ago while TGF was watching??

If it is true, then, you are correct, with Raikonnen, Alonso, Heidfeld, Ralf, and <ahem> Montoya, we will have a nice batch of young drivers to look out for.

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Is it true that this Massa fellow broke the track record at Mugello (in a Sauber) a couple of weeks ago while TGF was watching??

If it is true, then, you are correct, with Raikonnen, Alonso, Heidfeld, Ralf, and <ahem> Montoya, we will have a nice batch of young drivers to look out for.
Yes.

It's like you have a girlfriend, and then you see a nice girl passing through...

This is true, will will have Raikkonen, Alonso, Ralf, Montoya and Massa and Heidfeld racing each other !!!!
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