alesi to test for mclaren (again!)

Mr V · 15 Apr 2002, 14:02 (Ref:261135)

according to todays autosport.com, retired f1 fave jean alesi s going to test for mclaren again (after his earlier one off test at the beginning of the year) in an attempt to help the struggling woking team in an effort to improve the car!

http://www.autosport.com/newsitem.cfm?id=18608&series=5

wonder why mika hasn't been called upon though?.......or maybe he has and isn't interested?

f1truestory · 15 Apr 2002, 14:20 (Ref:261156)

mika can't give a **** cos Mclaren is **** !!,
i think he will consider if ferrari is the one that called him up

Mania · 16 Apr 2002, 00:40 (Ref:261622)

Anyone else noticed how Mclaren's performance has started to suck since Wurz became their tester?!

Alesi is no better when it comes to development - but it would be fun to see him in action again.

EERO · 16 Apr 2002, 00:57 (Ref:261638)

I agree with Mania-Alesi is no tester-but Mania, old boy, there are myriad reasons why McLAREN are slipping and it has alot more to do with Illmor than any other reason. Alex Wurz is a fast and methodical tester-probably the best one out there. its not his fault that the bellyrium liner and pistons were banned by the FIA or that Paul morgan's plane crashed last year, or that Hakkinen lost the plot, or that Newey nearly jumped ship.

The only reason to put Alesi in the car is to see whether it really is as slow as it seems and how the Mercedes lump compars to the Ferrari and Honda he raced last season.

Mania · 16 Apr 2002, 01:27 (Ref:261661)

True - Wurz may not have single handedly taken Mclaren down the drain - DC has contributed his fair share as well

Seriously though - You`re correct that Mclaren have had a lot of problems - especially the death of Morgan. But it doesent look as if Haug and Dennis seem to be worried - did you check out the look on Ron's face as he pointed out his office and Haug's office right opposite one another. That was probably one of the few times Ive seen Ron smile. It isent a pretty sight, trust me - but it was rather - Deep .

**Stephen Green** · 16 Apr 2002, 09:41 (Ref:261856)

I am sure there are a whole heap of reasons why the McLaren isn't on top of the pile at the moment, Paul Morgan being one factor. You have to remember that all teams go through the 'rise and fall' scenario. McLaren are no newcomers to that problem nor are Williams or Ferarri. It takes time to get back to the top especially as the differences these days between the top 4 teams is so small. Personally I think they need to get a new young charger to replace David. I don't have anything against David as a person but think he always was and always will be a good No2 driver. What McLaren needs now is two No1 drivers!

Mr V · 16 Apr 2002, 14:15 (Ref:262155)

Quote:

Originally posted by Stephen Green
I don't have anything against David as a person but think he always was and always will be a good No2 driver. What McLaren needs now is two No1 drivers!

i couldn't agree more stephen, mclaren haven't really had 2 no 1 drivers since jerez '97 and mikas first victory! now that mika's having a year off are mclaren saying that david isn't up to the job of developing a car and they need alesi's guidence?

**Stephen Green** · 16 Apr 2002, 15:09 (Ref:262209)

Your words not mine

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
McLaren F1 test	Mr Jinxx	National & International Single Seaters	81	15 Dec 2004 09:39
Alesi to test for McLaren again	Super Tourer	Formula One	1	15 Apr 2002 11:36
Alesi is back...in F1...in a Mclaren!	Gt_R	Formula One	26	16 Feb 2002 04:47
Alesi in DTM test!!!!	OVERSTEER	Formula One	5	2 Nov 2001 05:42