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Originally Posted by bella
likewise timo glock, after his debut with jordan.
not that ricciardo will need to regroup or anything, but bringing someone like him into f1 earlier than you'd think really isn't a big deal, especially if his season isn't going to pan out perfectly and there's an opportunity to assess his abilities. from a drivers point of view, a f1 car is still a f1 car isn't it? and driving for different teams, seeing different approaches and understanding different cars (as he's been able to do) is hardly a negative concept.
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When you come to F1 you really need to make a positive mark. Webber, Alonso both made a mark when they came to F1, even in the Minardi's of their day. (Earlier Minardi seasons had resulted in 4ths and a front row start in 1990). Schumacher's debut at Spa in EJ's Jordan was a surprise to everyone and he was rewarded quickly.
Glock was good in Toyota's but the Virgin as it is now is a waste of his talent. Without the opportunity to shine or produce something really good then you actually dull your reputation and a few good performances get mixed up with the dozens of dull ones. The road to success becomes a lot harder.
Hulkenburg got a pole in Brazil last year but that still has a power of good in his favour. It may have been a bit freakish but people still remember it, so if he backs it up with a series of good results next year people will simply regard it as a sign of the talent that 'was always there....'
Kimi did well in his first year at Sauber and the result was a McLaren call up.
Fisichella got a pole at Spa for Force India but if Di Resta had put the car on the front row at the same venue this year it would have been a revelation. As it is he has done himself a lot of good with a series of good drives. He has made a mark of sorts so next year will be interesting.
Someone like Ricciardo needs to have a few standout performances, but thats hard in an HRT. If he did something remarkable in Brazil or Abu Dhabi then he could have abn advantage but where to next year?
At the moment we have more talent than good rides at a time when a good car is more critical than ever.