THE RUMOUR FACTORY FOR 2007

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:16 pm

gkaytaz wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote: IMHO Toyota simply lacked fast drivers who could supply "development" feedback.....MW is respected up n down pitlane cos he will take the thing by the scruff of the neck and the team gets data.......including tub survival info
True. Apart from the time he spent scraping the walls of Indy Ralf did not do much for the team. Neither did Trulli. However that does not seem to have disturbed anyone cuz they both signed for 3 years apiece. What gives? Maybe it was not the drivers per se.

I am still reeling over the fact that Toyota re-signed both. When is the last time you saw either of them near ten tenths?

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:17 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:
IMHO Toyota simply lacked fast drivers who could supply "development" feedback.....MW is respected up n down pitlane cos he will take the thing by the scruff of the neck and the team gets data.......including tub survival info

I can't believe Trulli, Ralph and Panis couldn't give adequate speed and feedback to a team. If I had them driving for me I'd be in a perpetual state of glee.

gkaytaz · Post by **gkaytaz** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:20 pm

Snowy wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
IMHO Toyota simply lacked fast drivers who could supply "development" feedback.....MW is respected up n down pitlane cos he will take the thing by the scruff of the neck and the team gets data.......including tub survival info
I can't believe Trulli, Ralph and Panis couldn't give adequate speed and feedback to a team. If I had them driving for me I'd be in a perpetual state of glee.

Considering JM's last comment I'd say they should rather drive a Toyota Corolla for you Snowy

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:20 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote: IMHO Toyota simply lacked fast drivers who could supply "development" feedback.....MW is respected up n down pitlane cos he will take the thing by the scruff of the neck and the team gets data.......including tub survival info
True. Apart from the time he spent scraping the walls of Indy Ralf did not do much for the team. Neither did Trulli. However that does not seem to have disturbed anyone cuz they both signed for 3 years apiece. What gives? Maybe it was not the drivers per se.
I am still reeling over the fact that Toyota re-signed both. When is the last time you saw either of them near ten tenths?

They both fade toward the end of a race, now Trully has always done that hasn't he but Ralph seems to do it too

Perhaps it's a virus?

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:21 pm

Snowy wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
IMHO Toyota simply lacked fast drivers who could supply "development" feedback.....MW is respected up n down pitlane cos he will take the thing by the scruff of the neck and the team gets data.......including tub survival info
I can't believe Trulli, Ralph and Panis couldn't give adequate speed and feedback to a team. If I had them driving for me I'd be in a perpetual state of glee.

A would I if I was Mr Toyota and had Kimmi, Webber, and Kubrica driving for mse. Ralf has done what? Trulli, I had high hopes for..........

Panis

Helicopter phobia?

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:22 pm

gkaytaz wrote:
Snowy wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
IMHO Toyota simply lacked fast drivers who could supply "development" feedback.....MW is respected up n down pitlane cos he will take the thing by the scruff of the neck and the team gets data.......including tub survival info
I can't believe Trulli, Ralph and Panis couldn't give adequate speed and feedback to a team. If I had them driving for me I'd be in a perpetual state of glee.
Considering JM's last comment I'd say they should rather drive a Toyota Corolla for you Snowy

You leave my corolla's out of this

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:24 pm

Snowy wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
True. Apart from the time he spent scraping the walls of Indy Ralf did not do much for the team. Neither did Trulli. However that does not seem to have disturbed anyone cuz they both signed for 3 years apiece. What gives? Maybe it was not the drivers per se.
I am still reeling over the fact that Toyota re-signed both. When is the last time you saw either of them near ten tenths?
They both fade toward the end of a race, now Trully has always done that hasn't he but Ralph seems to do it too Perhaps it's a virus?

Fastphobia

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:25 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:
A would I if I was Mr Toyota and had Kimmi, Webber, and Kubrica driving for mse. Ralf has done what? Trulli, I had high hopes for.......... Panis
Helicopter phobia?

Helicopter's are banned from participating in Formula 1 races,aren't they?

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:25 pm

Snowy wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
Snowy wrote:
I can't believe Trulli, Ralph and Panis couldn't give adequate speed and feedback to a team. If I had them driving for me I'd be in a perpetual state of glee.
Considering JM's last comment I'd say they should rather drive a Toyota Corolla for you Snowy
You leave my corolla's out of this

Bloody galahs

gkaytaz · Post by **gkaytaz** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:27 pm

Snowy wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
Snowy wrote:
I can't believe Trulli, Ralph and Panis couldn't give adequate speed and feedback to a team. If I had them driving for me I'd be in a perpetual state of glee.
Considering JM's last comment I'd say they should rather drive a Toyota Corolla for you Snowy
You leave my corolla's out of this

Okay take your pick. But only as long as you don't drive them the way you fly

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:30 pm

gkaytaz wrote:
Snowy wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
Considering JM's last comment I'd say they should rather drive a Toyota Corolla for you Snowy
You leave my corolla's out of this
I'll take the bloody galahs only because I haven't heard that phrase since my wife left me for one!

Okay take your pick. But only as long as you don't drive them the way you fly

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:30 pm

gkaytaz wrote:
Snowy wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
Considering JM's last comment I'd say they should rather drive a Toyota Corolla for you Snowy
You leave my corolla's out of this
I'll take the bloody galahs only because I haven't heard that phrase since my wife left me for one!

Okay take your pick. But only as long as you don't drive them the way you fly

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:31 pm

Snowy wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
A would I if I was Mr Toyota and had Kimmi, Webber, and Kubrica driving for mse. Ralf has done what? Trulli, I had high hopes for.......... Panis
Helicopter phobia?
Helicopter's are banned from participating in Formula 1 races,aren't they?

Not if Schuey gets his way

Ed · Post by Ed » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:32 pm

gkaytaz wrote: DLR seems to be pretty confident about his race seat next season. He thinks that he will be able to prove himself during off-season testing. That much is no rumor.

Didn't he race for nearly half a season this year ? That should have proved to himself and to McLaren how good of a racer he is.
If he does very well in testing then he makes a very good testing driver.

gkaytaz wrote:Now, that McL has signed a 10 mil Euro worth sponsorship deal with Santander Bank (spanish) kinda makes people talk about a possible all-spanish lineup for McL in 2007.

I think most of the Spanish money is due to Alonso. McLaren would draw more money if they hire a non Spanish second driver.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:32 pm

Snowy wrote:
gkaytaz wrote:
Snowy wrote: You leave my corolla's out of this
I'll take the bloody galahs only because I haven't heard that phrase since my wife left me for one!

Okay take your pick. But only as long as you don't drive them the way you fly

Deafening silence.......=.....quick learner