Who's in British F3 2005? - Page 5

Kicking-back · 14 Jan 2005, 20:04 (Ref:1201135)

That's correct, btracer

**bella** · 14 Jan 2005, 20:07 (Ref:1201139)

i'll probably get slapped for this, but tim bridgman has an attitude problem that needs addressing. i don't doubt his talents on track (well i do, but everyone doubts everyone's abilities to a point), but i do question whether his attitude could be his undoing when it comes to actually moving his career forward. otherwise, i'm sure he'll do very well if he can drive like he did during his fbmw season, that was good stuff.

i'm trying not to laugh at the idea of dan clarke driving for raikkonen's lot.

strider · 14 Jan 2005, 20:13 (Ref:1201144)

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Originally Posted by bella

i'm trying not to laugh at the idea of dan clarke driving for raikkonen's lot.

Well, he did manage to complete 60 laps of Brands Indy to win the FF Festival, contrary to, er, some people's expectations!

Kicking-back · 15 Jan 2005, 13:54 (Ref:1201557)

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Originally Posted by bella

i'll probably get slapped for this, but tim bridgman has an attitude problem that needs addressing. i don't doubt his talents on track (well i do, but everyone doubts everyone's abilities to a point), but i do question whether his attitude could be his undoing when it comes to actually moving his career forward.

Now that Tim is managed by Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell - I think they'll help tackle the attitude problem.

BillyT · 15 Jan 2005, 13:56 (Ref:1201558)

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Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Now that Tim is managed by Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell - I think they'll help tackle the attitude problem.

Is he the only one to sign up for "2MB"?

Kicking-back · 15 Jan 2005, 14:02 (Ref:1201562)

They are due to announce deals with several drivers in the coming weeks, according to the company.

Russfeld · 15 Jan 2005, 17:28 (Ref:1201618)

After all those Formula BMW and Formula Renault wins, its nice to see Bruno get the F3 drive he so commandingly deserves

SFonseca · 16 Jan 2005, 13:44 (Ref:1202201)

Is it true that Danilo Dirani left Carlin Motorsport to join to Hitech Racing?

Jonny Apex · 16 Jan 2005, 14:58 (Ref:1202249)

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Originally Posted by bella

i'm trying not to laugh at the idea of dan clarke driving for raikkonen's lot.

If it's true (!) then I think Clarke could go quite well. He's got raw pace (as shown on many occasions, eg. opening lap at Spa, last to the podium at Thruxton) and good racecraft (win at Festival). OK, he's prone to a few shunts, but I'd rather have an aggressive driver in my car than a journeyman. Aggression can't be taught and is one of the attributes required to get to the top.

jondownunder · 16 Jan 2005, 15:12 (Ref:1202258)

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Originally Posted by SFonseca

Is it true that Danilo Dirani left Carlin Motorsport to join to Hitech Racing?

Italiaracing.net are reporting this, and also that Hitech will use Mugens.

They also say that Salvador Duran will race for P1 (Dallara-Mugen) in the National Class, and Michael Herck will race for his father's team (Dallara-Opel).

strider · 16 Jan 2005, 16:32 (Ref:1202296)

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Originally Posted by jondownunder

Italiaracing.net are reporting this, and also that Hitech will use Mugens.

They also say that Salvador Duran will race for P1 (Dallara-Mugen) in the National Class, and Michael Herck will race for his father's team (Dallara-Opel).

The bit about Mugens is correct - think it's in Autosport as well - but I'm more sceptical about the Dirani side of things, although I did hear the rumour.

It's also right about Duran with P1 and Michael Herck being in the Championship Class.

bradrive · 16 Jan 2005, 20:58 (Ref:1202500)

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Originally Posted by SFonseca

Is it true that Danilo Dirani left Carlin Motorsport to join to Hitech Racing?

Dirani is also talking to TME to do Euro F3, nothing is signed yet

Zurich · 20 Jan 2005, 17:28 (Ref:1205798)

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Originally Posted by Jonny Apex

If it's true (!) then I think Clarke could go quite well. He's got raw pace (as shown on many occasions, eg. opening lap at Spa, last to the podium at Thruxton) and good racecraft (win at Festival). OK, he's prone to a few shunts, but I'd rather have an aggressive driver in my car than a journeyman. Aggression can't be taught and is one of the attributes required to get to the top.

He didn't look too aggressive when he retired a perfectly healthy car in the Renault winter championship at Croft. It looked more like he spat his dummy out because he wasn't doing very well.

Kicking-back · 20 Jan 2005, 19:56 (Ref:1205870)

So Dan Clarke and Bruno Senna at Raikkonen's team.

A great opportunty for both.

Will Daniel listen to the advice of an F1 driver, or is he an "I know best" merchant?

Gaz · 20 Jan 2005, 20:26 (Ref:1205891)

Hello everyone, haven't posted for a while! Sure you've all missed me

Been some interesting news over the last few weeks regarding signings, and I have to say I'm now quite positive about 2005 and can't wait for Donny!

Strange choice by RRR, not to have a proven driver in there. Bruno Senna COULD be a real star, he showed flashes of pace in his brief spell in BMW but his racecraft was questionable. Another year in a lower formula would have been much more beneficial I'd have thought.

The old Danny Clarke debate is up and running again, should be an interesting one this one. He's got the equipment and I'm sure a bloody good budget so this could be the year we finally see if he can cut it. Does anyone know how much involvement Raikkonen has in this team? Is it just his name or will he be on hand for advice etc?

Still unsure as to why RRR didn't hang about a bit longer and see if Marko Asmer could raise the budget. They claim they couldn't wait any longer but with no testing or anything until Feb 15th surely it would have been worth the wait to see if he would sign and it would have given them at least a driver with a bit of experience which would surely be vital in developing the new Dallara's.

Carlin looked to be struggling to fill seats, has TC taken his finger off the button whilst he's pursueing his F1 goals? Bakkerud didn't set the world alight in BMW and some dodgy Jap that I can't say I've ever heard of hardly is the start of the strong line-up they normally have.

Hitech-Mugen could be the team to beat this year in my opinion, Bridgman will be strong and with Blundell and Brundle behind him he's got a lot of experience to draw from. Could be a facinating battle between him and Mike Conway.

There's a table in Autosport today with well over 20 possibles on it and looking through it I can see they've missed several possibles off. Could we be back to the glory days of 30+ cars, well possibly. The addition of the National class has been a major factor. Would like to see 1-2 *star* shall we say names sign up just to add that extra bit of proven quality but so far (and its only mid Jan) so good!

Kicking-back · 20 Jan 2005, 20:32 (Ref:1205894)

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some dodgy Jap that I can't say I've ever heard

If you haven't heard of him, how do you know he's dodgy?

Gaz · 20 Jan 2005, 20:39 (Ref:1205898)

I like the way you still havn't lost your nack of picking up on my points K-B and still appear to have far too much spare time on your hands, your eyes must be square mate.

Well put it this way if he'd been any good in any formula I'd have heard of him by now! And I remember reading ages back in Autosport TC was testing a 37 year old Jap bloke who blatently had a whad of cash, and plenty of spare time! No offence to the bloke, does anyone know anything to tell me the contrary? But please, it does pee me off a tad when these random's take the decent seats.

I know he's got the budget, others haven't etc, etc. But it just seems a bit embarrasing when your championship's supposed top team is fielding some golden oldy, clubby style! It just all reminded me of that Paul Lau that did Renault's a couple of years back...anyone remember him? Sure Lewis Hamilton hasn't forgot him!

Redracer77 · 20 Jan 2005, 22:13 (Ref:1205935)

Isn't the Carlin driver a female from Asian Formula BMW?

jondownunder · 20 Jan 2005, 23:17 (Ref:1205978)

So has a Japanese driver signed for Carlin?? I've not seen any mention online. And I guess you mean Keiko Ihara, Redracer77?

Ian Sowman · 20 Jan 2005, 23:55 (Ref:1206003)

That's the one named in Autosport.

Gaz, what "*star*" names did you have in mind?

Gaz · 21 Jan 2005, 07:46 (Ref:1206116)

Well I might have got my Jap's mixed up redracer, I know for certain they were testing one which is the guy I mention but perhaps this one is the female BMW racer? Still not the kind of strong driver you expect to see in a Carlin F3 line-up.

I knew someone would ask me the star name question and I wished I hadn't said it now as I can't think of any example off the top of my head this early on a Friday morning! What I meant is that the Euroseries has top drivers such as Hamilton, Rossiter etc whilst at the moment there aren't really any top, *proven* (perhaps this is a better word to use than star) drivers signed up to our series. Although in saying that looking around there aren't many second year drivers looking at F3 so the title really could be anyones in 2005.

btw rumour has it Dirani will now step up to World Series with Carlin rather than do F3.

strider · 21 Jan 2005, 10:10 (Ref:1206237)

Keiko Ihara is the Japanese girl who is doing the Championship Class with Carlin. Wonder how she'll go compared with Susie Stoddart? The guy with Carlin is Koji Shirogane, but he will be in the new National Class.

Redracer77 · 21 Jan 2005, 10:16 (Ref:1206241)

Thats the one - Keiko Ihara she is pretty good. I have watched her a number of times in Asia and would beat Susie if she did race in British F3

watch&learn · 21 Jan 2005, 10:28 (Ref:1206251)

She's tested a few times now for British F3 teams and I've heard she is nothing special. She also did Formula Renault here some years ago and didn't really achieve anything. Susie certainly doesn't have anything to worry about there!

flor · 21 Jan 2005, 12:24 (Ref:1206313)

afaik Ihara also did French F3 at some point

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