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15 Oct 2005, 17:28 (Ref:1434483) | #1 | |
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Kimi could "stay at McLaren forever"
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15 Oct 2005, 17:29 (Ref:1434485) | #2 | |
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Key word being 'could' here.
Still, better than 'won't'. Personally, I wouldn't leave if I were Kimi. Ron bends over backwards for him, so why leave? |
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15 Oct 2005, 17:31 (Ref:1434489) | #3 | |
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Exactly.
He's probably realised McLaren are on the verge of an era |
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15 Oct 2005, 17:32 (Ref:1434491) | #4 | |
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Still KB, I worry about next year.
McLaren are onto something good, clearly. But I still have doubts about Mercedes ability to cope with next years format early on. |
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15 Oct 2005, 17:54 (Ref:1434508) | #5 | ||
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Well, you know the saying, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it!'
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15 Oct 2005, 17:55 (Ref:1434509) | #6 | ||
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When Kimi joined Mclaren I just presumed he would be there for a long, longtime (possibly the rest of his career). All this talk of Ferrari etc. I have viewed with a large dollop of scepticism, but never thoguht it utterly impossible (strange things do happen at times).
I don't see Kimi leaving too soon...I just don't see WHY he would. But, then, if, for some reason, Mclaren/Mercedes have unreliability issues that cause titles to be lost... As things stand, I expect he will be in grey for sometime to come. |
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15 Oct 2005, 17:59 (Ref:1434511) | #7 | |
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White, to be more accurate.
His car is silver. Where did you get grey from? |
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15 Oct 2005, 18:00 (Ref:1434513) | #8 | ||
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nothing is impossible. Still, I would be very surprised if Kimi left McLaren. Clearly, most champions had their success with one team. Kimi should stay at McLaren, they're a competitive team and they can clearly build a good car.
As for next year, I'm afraid I'm with knowlesy. The new engine will show what the team can do. With a good engine McLaren can fight for both titles, but the engine has always been their weak point. Hopefully Mercedes will make something good for next year..... |
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15 Oct 2005, 18:18 (Ref:1434524) | #9 | ||
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Hrrrmm, well, fair enough knowls, you awkward git, I will re-phrase.
Kimi will remain employed by the Mclaren corporation (whatsoever its official title may be), more specifically by Team Mclaren Mercedes, as a full-time driver in its F1 operation for some years to come. The colour schemes used by said Team Mclaren Mercedes will prove irrelevant with respect to said driver's continued employment. Right, I hope that covers it |
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15 Oct 2005, 19:55 (Ref:1434565) | #10 | |
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I simply can't argue with that.
That is top class. |
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who would replace Raikkonen?
Piquet? |
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15 Oct 2005, 21:45 (Ref:1434628) | #12 | |
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The son of Ayrton Senna.
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16 Oct 2005, 08:41 (Ref:1434830) | #15 | ||
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I wouldn't be surprised to see Kimi win the title and walk from McLaren next season.
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Why on earth would he do that?
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16 Oct 2005, 15:10 (Ref:1435180) | #17 | ||
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I think the salary he's paid by McLaren will be enough to keep him there for a few more years.
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16 Oct 2005, 15:28 (Ref:1435195) | #18 | ||
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nah, anyone who can afford to (bar Renault) would be more than willing to pay him double the money he's paid now.
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16 Oct 2005, 15:30 (Ref:1435197) | #19 | ||
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If he comes up short again next year I can't see him staying at McLaren. I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in a Toyota before long.
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16 Oct 2005, 15:42 (Ref:1435203) | #20 | |
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McLaren probably remains his best bet in terms of winning.
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I can't see any better option than Mclaren. He will stay.
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Could be true, hopefully not though
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