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21 Aug 2007, 08:44 (Ref:1993367)
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BMW retain Nick and Robert for 2008
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21 Aug 2007, 09:26 (Ref:1993401)
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Not really surprising, the two of them are doing a pretty good job. That puts an end to the 'Alonso to BMW' speculation for the time being, too.
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21 Aug 2007, 10:00 (Ref:1993431)
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Smart move.
Both Nick and Robert had performed pretty well for BMW this season, putting up strong races and getting good results. And besides a small blip at Nurburgring, both drivers have so far managed to work together pretty well too, and to continue this relationship as BMW tries to build on this season's success is a good call. |
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21 Aug 2007, 10:01 (Ref:1993432)
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Puts an end to the 'Heidfeld to Toyota' rumour too.
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21 Aug 2007, 10:52 (Ref:1993476)
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This is sound judgement by Dr Thiessen overall.
Yes I suppose he could have replaced one of them but would anyone available (excluding potentially available) done a better job than either of these 2 guys. Unlikely. Nick is in a kind of Indian Summer of his F1 career and may well reap benefit of an even more competitive package next season. Kubica on the other hand keeps getting better and surely is a future WDC? |
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21 Aug 2007, 11:04 (Ref:1993489)
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This could prove to be the second-best line-up in F1 next season, maybe even the best if McLaren make a panic change. An experienced and reliable (Nurburgring excepted) team leader alongside an improving young charger from a developing market. Perfect combination.
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21 Aug 2007, 11:04 (Ref:1993491)
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Good move for BMW, for sure.
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21 Aug 2007, 11:08 (Ref:1993495)
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Well this starts the "Seb Vettel to replace Alonso at McLaren" rumour
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21 Aug 2007, 12:28 (Ref:1993574)
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Any idea if its for more than 1 year?
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21 Aug 2007, 13:47 (Ref:1993645)
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Good move on BMW's part I think..Some stability in a team for a change.
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21 Aug 2007, 16:13 (Ref:1993770)
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Sensible stuff indeed. Good news.
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21 Aug 2007, 20:09 (Ref:1994002)
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That's for sure... BMW will be stepping up to the second position next season.
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21 Aug 2007, 20:27 (Ref:1994020)
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Logical decision.
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21 Aug 2007, 23:27 (Ref:1994148)
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22 Aug 2007, 06:31 (Ref:1994259)
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I think they both deserved a 2 year contract. Im pressuming they have just been given a 1 year?
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22 Aug 2007, 06:39 (Ref:1994265)
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Who knows?
At least 1-yr with options, I would say. There is no reason for BMW not to include options. |
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22 Aug 2007, 08:04 (Ref:1994309)
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22 Aug 2007, 08:08 (Ref:1994312)
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Inline?
I did not realise they were so radically hip and street. |
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22 Aug 2007, 08:44 (Ref:1994337)
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 I think the Nick deal is to keep him on his toes, as the BMW management are aware he responds best when put under a little pressure to perform. A good decision, no-one available could do a better job than these 2 in a BMW in 08... I don't doubt that the original plan was to boot Nick out for next season, but Kubica's struggle to get to grips with the new tyres, and Nicks' consistently strong performances forced a re-think. |
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22 Aug 2007, 09:23 (Ref:1994360)
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I have always struggled to understand the idea that BMW were intending on giving Nick the shove.
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22 Aug 2007, 12:35 (Ref:1994479)
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22 Aug 2007, 12:59 (Ref:1994491)
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Nick has a contract til the end of 09 with an option for 10(i assume the team has the option).
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22 Aug 2007, 17:44 (Ref:1994637)
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Not forgetting Vettel being as good as them - scoring points on his debut.
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22 Aug 2007, 17:48 (Ref:1994640)
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No reason to mess with a good thing. Nick and Robert have put BMW on the brink of breaking into the top echelon of constructors; keep building up in development over the winter, and that combination can be a big winner next season.
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