2005 WDC third place?

[slicktoast]

Yes, 2005. Call me premature (ok, immature) but, I figure that this year's dominance will carry into 2005 so who will we see scraping for third?

[Kicking-back]

I'm not convinced we'll see such dominance next year.

But if it does, the pursuing pack will be Raikkonen, Montoya, Button, Webber, Alonso, Fisichella, Sato, BAR Other driver.

In whatever order!

[Glen]

JV, obviously.

[BootsOntheSide]

I think second place will be up for grabs - Raikkonen is probably favourite for it judging by McLaren's recent form, although Montoya, Webber, Alonso and Button are all serious candidates. Coulthard in a BAR could challenge for best-of-the-rest positions as well.

[Adam43]

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[x_dt]

Its too early to assume that Ferrari will dominate the 2005 season. After 2002 how many expected Ferrari to be just as dominant in 2003 (when they ended up retaining the titles by a narrow margin)?

Any of the Renault, Williams and McLaren drivers could be in the running to be the best placed non-Ferrari driver in 2005. But who knows whether that driver will place 1st, 2nd or 3rd?

Anything can happen and probably will...

[Knowlesy]

My top three:

1. Raikkonen
2. M Schumacher
3. Montoya

Store that one for future reference if you will Mr Ashmore!

[ralf fan]

I cant see anyone else but the Schu guy to win his 8th WDC....

2nd place may be up for grabs...

[Dani Filth]

it's gonna be soooooo . close .. from the 2nd place down
i would like it to be Fisico

[Skam85]

Juan and Kimi have a serious shot at the title next year. Alonso as well. Expect Webber and Fisco to be mega quick in the 2nd half of the season as well as DC (BAR #2). Button will struggle. Barrichello will be, Barrichello. Michael probably will win it but it will be close.

[N I Tram]

I think Montoya will outdo Kimi, but not by much. He, Michael and Button would be my tips for the top 3, as I think you've only got to get close-ish to Michael's pace to outdo Rubens.

[Led ZeppF1]

Yes, Slicktoast. Its premature and immature.

See you next year.

[Led ZeppF1]

Aniway, I love to see tight fights like in 2003. I love to see the WDC is decide in last race. Its bonus if we have new champion, and no problem if Michael grab his 8th WDC.

[RWC]

Originally posted by x_dt
Its too early to assume that Ferrari will dominate the 2005 season. After 2002 how many expected Ferrari to be just as dominant in 2003 (when they ended up retaining the titles by a narrow margin)?

This is wrong thinking
Bridgestone completely dropped the ball in 2003 due to complacency bought on by the dominance of 2002...
and we know that they won't do it again for quite awhile.

Furrari/shu will masacre again in 2005 ,it's obvious
The only worries he has from the other teams is kimi in an improving Mac-but even that is a very long shot.

Kimi,Juan,Mark,jenson,rhubins and occasionally alonso + his team mate will be taking points off each other all through the year

[Mark Webber]

1.MS
2.Webber
3.Kimmi

MS will win it but Mark will push him. Kimmi will easily out do jpm leaving 4th place a huge fight between Alonso (which I think will get it) , Button,RB,jpm

05 I think will be the closest year in quite a few years

[RWC]

Yes mark i agree-sort of
Take away MS and the following pack will have a great battle all year

[luke]

Agreed.

[N I Tram]

Take away Michael and they have this year. Rubens, Jenson, Montoya, Kimi and Alonso would all have wins as well as Trulli (Ralf would've 'won' Canada as well). And I'm sure we will next year as well, and maybe Michael won't be so dominant.