Who Deserves the Most Credit For BAR's Turnaround, and Why?

[Knowlesy]

Pollock did hire Willis though......whether he would have used him correctly is another matter though....

[Peter Mallett]

In posted this in another thread but I think it is relevant here.

Originally posted by Peter Mallett
FWIW I believe DR is the single factor in BAR's improvement. But he did it by producing a team from a disorganised sycophantic paycheque for a certain person. Once that bs dropped away it was clear where the team was going.

And I wish him well in his future. I think Honda may regret this decision. I'm also of the opinion that Jenson will suffer without DR in place. For all the public animosity I'm sure the two got on well on a professional level (a bit like being in the bar after a rugby match). And that is something the Japanese psyche won't understand.

[sonic]

Originally posted by knowlesy
Nuff said.

Now that's what I call discussion!



Overall DR has to take the glory. He put all the elements in place.

he sacked about 60 people shortly after he joined and decisions like that take guts and confidence.

also significant I think is that Honda actually finally listened to Jaques' demands to stop concentrating on just making the most powerful motor and make a small, lightweight unit that helped the car handle well.

[RWC]

Good thread boots

Willis/JV, honda and michelin -in that order

What's with the willis/JV thing?
Well he couldn't do anything without a decent budget so that's where JV comes in...or goes out as is the case.
If it wasn't for jaques self sacrifice there would be no budget!

(not a JV basher-just my sense of humour overdoing it,sorry)