All F1 2004 Discussions - Page 26

kronas · 28-07-2004, 17:07

looks like ferrari wont be giving up after schumacher leaves:

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Ferrari could sign up rising Italian star Vitantonio Liuzzi as a potential long-term replacement for Michael Schumacher, according to a report.

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Liuzzi has impressed greatly by winning six of this season's seven F3000 races so far.

He also raced against and beat Schumacher in a karting event in 2001.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3933357.stm

paulyoung666 · 28-07-2004, 17:26

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Originally Posted by kronas

looks like ferrari wont be giving up after schumacher leaves:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3933357.stm

you didnt really expect ferrari to give up when schumie leaves did you

28-07-2004, 17:28

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

you didnt really expect ferrari to give up when schumie leaves did you

I can see why they would like to have an Italian driver, though

kronas · 28-07-2004, 17:28

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

you didnt really expect ferrari to give up when schumie leaves did you

nope, just wanted to send a warning to those who thought that ferraris dominance is over, it may have only just begun

Stuart · 28-07-2004, 17:34

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Originally Posted by kronas

looks like ferrari wont be giving up after schumacher leaves:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3933357.stm

I'd be surprised if they did give up. Regarding their dominance, all they need is one bad season, and that may finish. Don't think it's going to happen anytime soon though.

kronas · 28-07-2004, 17:40

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Originally Posted by scastle

I'd be surprised if they did give up. Regarding their dominance, all they need is one bad season, and that may finish. Don't think it's going to happen anytime soon though.

nah, you remember a few seasons back ferrari started to lose it to mclaren, look what happend since then

paulyoung666 · 28-07-2004, 17:43

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Originally Posted by kronas

nope, just wanted to send a warning to those who thought that ferraris dominance is over, it may have only just begun

i expect the end of this season to be closer than the beginning , ok ok so i am talking ****e but you never know

kronas · 28-07-2004, 17:46

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

i expect the end of this season to be closer than the beginning , ok ok so i am talking ****e but you never know

you dont know really, but im more likely to win the lottery or be able to fly on my own accord than that happening

Stuart · 28-07-2004, 17:53

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Originally Posted by kronas

nah, you remember a few seasons back ferrari started to lose it to mclaren, look what happend since then

Without Schumacher, they may not be so lucky..

Actually, I remember hearing an interview with Murray Walker a while back. They asked him about Ferrari's dominance of F1, and he said it has always happened. A team seems unbeatable for two or three years, then either they make a bad mistake, or the other teams get better and another team dominates for two or three years.

I personally don't think Ferrari would do too well if both Ross Braun and Schuey left (I know nobody has said either is going to leave).

28-07-2004, 17:55

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Originally Posted by kronas

you dont know really, but im more likely to win the lottery or be able to fly on my own accord than that happening

Going on form to date, I can't disagree, however Hockenheim may have been a more level playing field if Raikonnen hadn't had the wing failure and Button had started from 3rd, with the extra fuel

Like Paul, I'll be interested to see what the last third of the season brings, especially as some of the tracks will be hot, which suits Michelin more than Bridgestone

- que sera, sera

Stuart · 28-07-2004, 18:04

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Originally Posted by homealone

Going on form to date, I can't disagree, however Hockenheim may have been a more level playing field if Raikonnen hadn't had the wing failure and Button had started from 3rd, with the extra fuel

True, Raikonnen was flying until that happened. I still think Button had the best drive of his career, and possibly was the best driver in the race. He (or the car) didn't seem to have the pace to match Schumacher though.

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Like Paul, I'll be interested to see what the last third of the season brings, especially as some of the tracks will be hot, which suits Michelin more than Bridgestone

- que sera, sera

Should be fun..

28-07-2004, 18:35

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Originally Posted by scastle

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Should be fun..

tbh - so long as it is, I don't care who wins, Stu, - Shumi pretty much has the championship in the bag, anyway. The encouraging thing is that McClaren & BAR are looking more competitive - I wouldn't be happy if I were Frank Williams, though!

Stuart · 28-07-2004, 20:56

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Originally Posted by homealone

tbh - so long as it is, I don't care who wins, Stu, - Shumi pretty much has the championship in the bag, anyway. The encouraging thing is that McClaren & BAR are looking more competitive - I wouldn't be happy if I were Frank Williams, though!

I think Shumi could retire now, and still be champion..

kronas · 28-07-2004, 20:56

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Originally Posted by homealone

I wouldn't be happy if I were Frank Williams, though!

i saw him pre race, he looked well narked took a swipe at ferrari as well, made it look like he was talking in jest but you could see he meant it

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Originally Posted by scastle

I personally don't think Ferrari would do too well if both Ross Braun and Schuey left (I know nobody has said either is going to leave).

i doubt ross braun will leave, i know him and schumacher have built a telepathic relationship but when schumi retires i doubt ross will go.

paulyoung666 · 30-07-2004, 12:05

minardi lose sponsorship , i wonder how long before they fold , i hope they dont i just wonder