MS gets the 2002

neilap · 24 Mar 2002, 16:23 (Ref:242923)

The Ferrari team will take just one F2002 car to the Brazilian Grand Prix and it will be allocated to Michael Schumacher. Link http://www.f1racing.net/news.php?ID=45563

What a gamble. I would think that since RB is the janitor on the team they would play with his race not the defending champs. They must know somethig. I expect to see a boring race for 1st place. The fight between RS and JPM should be good.

Dr. Austin · 24 Mar 2002, 16:55 (Ref:242931)

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by neilap

"I would think that since RB is the janitor on the team "

Remember the Monty Python bit? "Oh p*** boy!"

senna12 · 24 Mar 2002, 17:39 (Ref:242943)

Well, the F2002 has been consistently quicker than even the 2001b, and they have run several race distances with it now, so it's definitely time for it. They likely feel Michael is more capable of overcoming any obstacles that might crop up, as well as more likely to put it on pole first time out.

In the Ferrari garbage truck of life, Michael is the driver, Rubens is the swamper....

JR27 · 24 Mar 2002, 18:34 (Ref:242965)

Ferrari is hedging their bets. The F2001 has been very reliable...the F2002 has run a couple of race distance simulations.....but also has stopped on the track a couple of times as well this past week during testing. I wouldn't be surprised that Michael will use both types on Friday and even Saturdays first session as a back to back test. Rubinho will be doing the tire work with his F2001 at the same time.....Then the team will make the decision as to whether Michael races the lone F2002. Should be a very interesting weekend.

Mr V · 24 Mar 2002, 19:14 (Ref:242983)

as the f2002 is undoubtly faster than the f2001 it's gotta go to tgf to make sure it's on the front row of the grid alongside jpm, ready for the first corner! is NAZ cheif steward this weekend?

Inigo Montoya · 24 Mar 2002, 21:57 (Ref:243163)

Can they use one car for qualifying and one for the race? Maybe TGF will use the 2002 for qualifying, and the 2001 for the race.

BBKing · 24 Mar 2002, 22:05 (Ref:243169)

Which F2001 is realiable? Not the one that the donkey gets.

Lets put it in a simple way: Ferrari si a joke.

Then again. Is not something I did not know....LOL

**Spudgun** · 24 Mar 2002, 22:09 (Ref:243174)

[quote][b]What a gamble. I would think that since RB is the janitor on the team they would play with his race not the defending champs. They must know somethig. I expect to see a boring race for 1st place. The fight between RS and JPM should be good.[b][quote]

With the F2002 supposedly at least a second quicker than the F2001, I don't think Ferrari would let Rubens show-up Michael in a faster car regardless of question marks over reliability!

Valve Bounce · 24 Mar 2002, 22:28 (Ref:243184)

This is all very interesting from a technical viewpoint. There is the possibility, of course, of MSch qualifying with the F2002 and then racing the F2001, although I don't think this is likely. However, it is unusual for a team to race two different cars in the same race in recent times. It would be sensational if the two Ferraris lined up side by side on the grid, just so that we can compare the two cars directly. Then of course, it would be interesting to see which car accelerated faster off the line. Let's hope the sight of MSch in the new Ferrari won't make Rubens cry again.

Coach44 · 24 Mar 2002, 23:12 (Ref:243207)

Unfortunately even side by side you can't compare both ferrari because of Michael's total superiority over Rubens! As for Rubens crying I'm willing to bet that he will do it again.

Tristan · 24 Mar 2002, 23:16 (Ref:243210)

Would that be allowed?? Qually in the 2002, race in the 2001?? There HAS to be a rule somewhere!!

f1manoz · 24 Mar 2002, 23:19 (Ref:243214)

It's not all that surprising that Ferrari are considering racing the F2002. Although they were not beaten on pace in Malaysia by the Williams, just the fact they got a 1-2 would have made Ferrari think again.

The F2002 has been tested thoroughly since its inception, and it was only because the F2001 had been so fast and reliable that Ferrari were allowed to consider the option of racing either car.

And of course it would be TGF who would get the F2002. Do you really think they'd give it to Rubens?

Coach44 · 24 Mar 2002, 23:25 (Ref:243227)

I was just thinking that maybe Rubens doesn't want the F2002 because he would like finish his home GP for a change!! So he's banking on the reliability of the F2001?!?!

BBKing · 24 Mar 2002, 23:30 (Ref:243233)

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Originally posted by Coach44
I was just thinking that maybe Rubens doesn't want the F2002 because he would like finish his home GP for a change!! So he's banking on the reliability of the F2001?!?!

Is possible but unlikely. Ferrari does not give a **** about the slave boy. Home race or not will not make a difference.

Last year some Brazilians took the evil empire's website for what they did in Austria. I wonder what will the do now.

Coach44 · 24 Mar 2002, 23:33 (Ref:243236)

Quote:

Originally posted by BBKing
...Last year some Brazilians took the evil empire's website for what they did in Austria. I wonder what will the do now.

Do you mean that they hacked their website?

neilap · 25 Mar 2002, 00:37 (Ref:243278)

This is the first post that I have seen where everyone basically agree with each other. So then it is the belief in the new car. It makes sense. 1 sec. quicker. God I hope not.

Valve Bounce · 25 Mar 2002, 01:00 (Ref:243288)

Quote:

Originally posted by f1manoz
It's not all that surprising that Ferrari are considering racing the F2002. Although they were not beaten on pace in Malaysia by the Williams, just the fact they got a 1-2 would have made Ferrari think again.

Again, I must say that Ross Brawn knew that they were beaten on pace. There was an article in F1-Live to this effect. Ross knew that he was outgunned by Williams. I have already posted that quals is not everything, it's race set up that really counts. Because the Williams were on Michelins, the pace of the cars after about 8 to 10 laps is what really counts, and Ross must have done his calculations carefully. He knew that neither the car on a one stop, nor the car on the two stop strategy could beat the Williams by his calculations. It was time to bring out the F2002.If you went to F1-Live, and can get around the pesky popups (with Popup killer), look up the Ferrari articles, and go back a few on the links provided at the bottom, you will get to this article. He knew the Feraris were lapping well at Albert Park because of the cold temperatures which suited the Bridgestones, and because Michelin were using an outdated rubber compound.

z2252314 · 25 Mar 2002, 06:15 (Ref:243375)

There is a simple reason why only one chasis has been taken to Brazil. Because there are only 2!! Imagine if both were taken, and both were involved in crashes. They would have to stop development on the F2002! I think Williams done the same thing last year, where Ralf was given an updated chasis while Juan had to wait for the next race.

Glen · 25 Mar 2002, 10:09 (Ref:243468)

Hit the nail on the head, z2252314 (just a guess, but I'd say that's not your real name!) - they would need at least four F2002s built and running to be properly up to strength. It's quite a risk to take one of only two - I certainly wouldn't let Rubens play with it!

Valve Bounce · 25 Mar 2002, 10:21 (Ref:243481)

I agree Glen. If anyone can bring the F2002 in, no matter what happend, at the highest scoring position, it is MSch.

calais · 25 Mar 2002, 10:54 (Ref:243511)

nice way to treat rubens.
its his home race and he gets lumbered with TFG's hand me downs!!!!!!!

av8rirl · 25 Mar 2002, 13:37 (Ref:243618)

Quote:

Originally posted by calais
nice way to treat rubens.
its his home race and he gets lumbered with TFG's hand me downs!!!!!!!

RB is lucky to be getting TGF's hand me downs...

Cougar · 25 Mar 2002, 13:45 (Ref:243624)

I'd take a Alex Yoong hand me down...

He can't be complaining... I think z2252314 has the cat by the tail though...

BBKing · 25 Mar 2002, 19:43 (Ref:243853)

The ironi here is that they gave the Schumacher the best Ferrari in Suzuka because it was said to be fast but not reliable. After this we can only conclude that Ferrari will give Schumacher the best car does not matter what. Not that Barrichello could do any better with the new car....LOL

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