Driver Kimi coming back? - Page 4

NeilB · 13 Jul 2010, 21:31 (Ref:2726306)

I can't see Kimi coming back. He was tired and fed-up with all the politics that came with F1 and it showed at times. Ok he's probably missing the buzz of sticking a F1 car into a corner like Copse, but he's probably getting a bigger buzz out of going slower but in a more relaxed atmosphere.

If Kimi were to of come back to F1, then I would of said he could of been Red Bull bound due to them fitting in with Kimi's relaxed/partying attitude. But with what's been going on there recently then I can't see that happening.

As much as I like Kimi, his attitude for the least few years was his downfall, where you never knew what incarnation of him would turn up from one race to another. After Massa's injury last year, it seemed to reinvigorate him in a car that had its development stopped for the year, but it was too little too late.

Why would a team pay mega bucks for Raikkonen's up and down performance when you could have a young charger who will turn up at every event?

strider · 15 Jul 2010, 12:34 (Ref:2727094)

It looks like Kimi is staying in rallying, for next year at least. I think it's the sensible choice because this is a learning year and would be wasted if he didn't stick with it through 2011.

Super Hans · 15 Jul 2010, 12:57 (Ref:2727102)

I think I'll have to start watching rallying. I miss the guy.

strider · 15 Jul 2010, 17:44 (Ref:2727211)

Ditto.

herowassenna · 15 Jul 2010, 22:51 (Ref:2727337)

I don't mean to sound sarcastic, this is a genuine question.
Does Kimi comunicate more with the TV cameras in rallying?

strider · 16 Jul 2010, 00:04 (Ref:2727357)

Yes, much more. He's more relaxed, everything is new and interesting and he doesn't have to answer the same inane questions all the time.

FPV8U · 16 Jul 2010, 09:28 (Ref:2727465)

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Originally Posted by strider

Yes, much more. He's more relaxed, everything is new and interesting and he doesn't have to answer the same inane questions all the time.

You mean like..

"how does driving a WRC Rally car compare to a Formula 1 car.."

or

"What is more difficult phisically to compete in F1 or WRC.."

He has been asked that BS so many times, but overall he does seem more interested in the Press/Media.

JeremySmith · 17 Jul 2010, 02:52 (Ref:2727862)

Quote:

Originally Posted by herowassenna

I don't mean to sound sarcastic, this is a genuine question.
Does Kimi comunicate more with the TV cameras in rallying?

**bjohnsonsmith** · 17 Jul 2010, 13:13 (Ref:2727983)

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Originally Posted by herowassenna

I don't mean to sound sarcastic, this is a genuine question.
Does Kimi comunicate more with the TV cameras in rallying?

Why not watch a few rallys? You should soon get your answer.

**Bononi** · 18 Jul 2010, 16:04 (Ref:2728509)

Quote:

Originally Posted by herowassenna

I don't mean to sound sarcastic, this is a genuine question.
Does Kimi comunicate more with the TV cameras in rallying?

Quote:

Originally Posted by strider

Yes, much more. He's more relaxed, everything is new and interesting and he doesn't have to answer the same inane questions all the time.

Now there's something wrong in F1.

strider · 18 Jul 2010, 21:59 (Ref:2728752)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bononi

Now there's something wrong in F1.

Yes, Kimi's not there!

herowassenna · 20 Jul 2010, 13:28 (Ref:2729606)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Why not watch a few rallys? You should soon get your answer.

Honestly??
Since Lancia retired from front line rallying, I have had no interest in the sport at all. Maybe it's Italian bias I don't know.
I watch MotoGP and used to watch WSBK, but not because Ducati is involved but because Carl Fogarty was awesome to watch and since 2000 Rossi has been monumental. In fact I stopped watching MotoGP when he broke his leg and when I read he was back I tuned in again.
It's a complex issue.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 20 Jul 2010, 14:38 (Ref:2729631)

Quote:

Originally Posted by herowassenna

Honestly??
Since Lancia retired from front line rallying, I have had no interest in the sport at all. Maybe it's Italian bias I don't know.
I watch MotoGP and used to watch WSBK, but not because Ducati is involved but because Carl Fogarty was awesome to watch and since 2000 Rossi has been monumental. In fact I stopped watching MotoGP when he broke his leg and when I read he was back I tuned in again.
It's a complex issue.

I would have thought it was straight forward; turn on the tv and watch.

ptclaus98 · 20 Jul 2010, 17:06 (Ref:2729704)

Quote:

Originally Posted by herowassenna

Honestly??
Since Lancia retired from front line rallying, I have had no interest in the sport at all. Maybe it's Italian bias I don't know.
I watch MotoGP and used to watch WSBK, but not because Ducati is involved but because Carl Fogarty was awesome to watch and since 2000 Rossi has been monumental. In fact I stopped watching MotoGP when he broke his leg and when I read he was back I tuned in again.
It's a complex issue.

Doesn't sound too complex. Sounds patriotic.

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