Craig 6701 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Makes sense - Santander is in keeping with Ferrari's colourscheme anyway. Interesting that they're jumping ship from McLaren and Vodafone did the opposite Bruno Senna will be in F1 next year I'm convinced - doubt very much he'll sit in for Massa though. Schumacher... hmm. I think this is his representative talking, not him who's probably now down at the bookies betting against it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It will more likely be Gene. DC has been mentioned, but how about Anthony Davidson though? Big shout for Jonny Herbert Cant wait to see him in BTCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 How about that Swiss donkey from a few years ago-Rosset? I can see German Stig doing a stint, or some other Ferrari test driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Rosset was Brazilian I may be wrong but I think Buemi is the first Swiss to drive in F1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15871 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I always think Rosset was Swiss too. I blame Marc Rosset, the Olympian tennis player. Thinking back to my glory years as a racing nerd, I think Gregor Foitek was Swiss, but calling him an F1 driver might be pushing it a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15871 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I may be wrong but I think Buemi is the first Swiss to drive in F1. Aaaand apparently we're both slightly off the mark. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Form...rom_Switzerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 How the fuck could I forget Deletraz? He was unquestionably the worst F1 driver I have ever witnessed. BTW I find it hilarious that Switzerland can produce F1 drivers and also an F1 Team (Sauber) when Motorsport is banned in the country.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Clay Regazzoni? BMW have announced they are pulling out at the end of the season. Wonder if the team will revert to being Sauber and continue as a privateer or if Kubica and Heidfeld will be on the market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15871 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Clay Regazzoni? Not sure he'd do much of a job for Ferrari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_w_1986 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Ferrari have confirmed seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will make a sensational return to Formula One to stand in for Felipe Massa for the rest of the season. German driving legend Schumacher still works for Ferrari as an advisor, but after Massa's shocking injury in Hungary he will now get back behind the wheel once again. Schumacher has some time to prepare as the F1 season takes a summer break, but he should once again line up on the grid at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 From skysports, Surprised about this, they seemingly have no chance in either of the championships. I thought perhaps they would take the opportunity to try some younger talent, they really have nothing to lose and its not a long term move. Shame they went for publicity stunt but good luck to him and the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport...one/8172310.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'm absolutely fucking stunned he's coming back for it... for his sake, I hope it's a successful comeback like Lauda did rather than ill fated like Mansell in '95. Although I can't stand the man, I can't wait to see him on a grid with Hamilton which hasn't happened before. Be also interesting from the angle that Ross Brawn is involved with another team and not the one that Schumacher is driving. It's only happened once before (in 1996) and Scum's team weren't exactly setting the world alight despite the masterful drive in Spain. Brawn and Red Bull must be pissing themselves - will totally take the media attention away from then for the duration of MS's comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 4183 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 The media frenzy on this is going to be awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza 105 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Be interesting to see if he's still got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Be interesting to see if he's still got it. Without a doubt he'll still have it. Both mentally and physically. The difference with this though is it is no longer just about him. Ferrari (and Benetton for that matter) ran rings round him when he was a contracted driver - he's never been on a level playing field with any team-mate save perhaps Irvine in '99 when MS broke his leg and came back in an attempt to help Eddie win the WDC. There's no way he can expect Raikkonen to play that game though - with that in mind, I think we'll see a more likeable Schumacher. It's going to be exciting to say the least - the media frenzy will be fucking awful though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Can't see Renault releasing Alonso early, but it's more likely than the story in the Times that Schumi might come back. The Noisewater finger on the pulse as usual Genuinely excited about this. I'd love him to come back, wipe the floor with everyone, and say "That is how it's done lads" but it won't happen. As Craig says, be interesting to see how he does minus Brawn and without the team being totally build around him. He risks tarnishing his reputation a bit I suppose, but clearly the lure of one last go was too strong. I bet Raikkonen's face was a picture when he heard the news btw, even jollier than usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I bet Raikkonen's face was a picture when he heard the news btw, even jollier than usual! Kimi's opinion......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Wonderful news, now I have someone in F1 to really despise again! I was starting to feel apathetic about them all. Aside from that though I fully expect him to be as quick or even quicker than Kimi. I'm surprised in a way though, Schumi survived years of racing, relatively unscathed, is it tempting fate to come back? I'd be very superstitious about it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 rotten Jorman cheat....... Bernie is getting desperate to bury the news that just about any company that makes real cars is leaving................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 rotten Jorman cheat....... Bernie is getting desperate to bury the news that just about any company that makes real cars is leaving................... Are you suggesting that Bernie staged the Massa incident? Christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7318 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I think he meant by getting Schumacher back tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 personally I think Bernie HAS a "smite" button - just to make sure no-one runs off with the Championship before the last race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Aye cos that's never happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 personally I think Bernie HAS a "smite" button - just to make sure no-one runs off with the Championship before the last race Bernie has got nothing on the way Bill France Sr. used to manufacture results in NASCAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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