Vettel to McLaren?

Marbot · 13 Oct 2007, 22:47 (Ref:2039499)

It could happen,stranger things have!

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=33173

JeremySmith · 13 Oct 2007, 22:52 (Ref:2039503)

I would see Jenson go there before Vettel myself....

Marbot · 13 Oct 2007, 22:56 (Ref:2039508)

I can't see Jenson leaving Honda,in much the same way as I can't see Lewis leaving McLaren.

Marbot · 13 Oct 2007, 23:44 (Ref:2039534)

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Originally Posted by JeremySmith

I would see Jenson go there before Vettel myself....

Plus the Sherman peoples will be hashking of Mercedes why zay hav two young Inglanders driving zair Motor Kars.

Mekola · 14 Oct 2007, 06:28 (Ref:2039628)

Mmmh not much pleased by the idea...

JeremySmith · 13 Oct 2007, 22:59 (Ref:2039511)

I know, but Jenson if offered a deal might just think to himself I have to jump ship it's now or never? and Lewis of course we know is going to stay there Alonso or no Alonso..

Marbot · 13 Oct 2007, 23:02 (Ref:2039512)

How can you say that! JB is the King of "Jumping Ship".

Knowlesy · 14 Oct 2007, 00:57 (Ref:2039563)

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Originally Posted by martyn bott

How can you say that! JB is the King of "Jumping Ship".

Correction: the king of jumping ship, changing his mind mid-jump and ending up in the sea.

JeremySmith · 13 Oct 2007, 23:04 (Ref:2039514)

Yes he is...

It must get quite confusing.."Which drivers suit do I wear now" ?

NAC · 13 Oct 2007, 23:07 (Ref:2039519)

Nice, I'd be happy with Vettel at Mclaren. I think he has quite a future ahead of him

GolddustMini · 13 Oct 2007, 23:09 (Ref:2039521)

hes jumped off more ships than a deep sea diver,

that said i wouldnt like to see him at mclaren, i dont think hes 'that' talented (and it would be shown quickly as he gets destroyed by lewis. would be good to see vettel there though

ThePenguin · 13 Oct 2007, 23:22 (Ref:2039524)

I don't think that we will see him at McLaren any time soon, but I guess that it could happen some day.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Oct 2007, 23:27 (Ref:2039527)

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Originally Posted by martyn bott

It could happen,stranger things have!

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=33173

So.. how would His Ronness handle a situation where Mr Vettel punts off his teammate... who just happens to be the wunderkind ?? Pistols @ dawn?

Where's Alonso going.. I mean seriously, not just a wish list

JeremySmith · 13 Oct 2007, 23:29 (Ref:2039528)

Renault it looks like don't you think GTR?

**GTRMagic** · 14 Oct 2007, 02:23 (Ref:2039589)

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Originally Posted by JeremySmith

Renault it looks like don't you think GTR?

All the stories point that way, but for some reason I still think Toyota is an option.... could be an inspired choice... and wouldnt the Japanese like a 3 time WDC on their books, regardless of cost?

NAC · 14 Oct 2007, 06:57 (Ref:2039636)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

All the stories point that way, but for some reason I still think Toyota is an option.... could be an inspired choice... and wouldnt the Japanese like a 3 time WDC on their books, regardless of cost?

GTR I'm giving you the benifit of the doubt here just in case you are not up with the play. Alonso has stated he is going back to Renault. See this thread

**ScotsBrutesFan** · 13 Oct 2007, 23:41 (Ref:2039533)

Button has become a journeyman driver, much in the same way though without the success of DC.

Vettel is an up and coming driver, I think it would be a brilliant move for McLaren, Mercedes and Hamilton to have another young driver in the team.

Mr V · 13 Oct 2007, 23:49 (Ref:2039538)

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Originally Posted by martyn bott

It could happen,stranger things have!

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=33173

For a start, that article is totally inaccurate. It's either jourmalism gone wrong in the extreme, or they (the writers) don't actually watch F1. To say they can count the number of good drives by Jenson on 1 hand - err, watch 2004 again! Maybe the latter part of 2006!

Sure, Vettel has a future ahead of him, you'd have to be blind not to realise that, but stop jumping on the latest bandwagon!!!

(Not you martyn, i'm refering to the article you linked us too!)

Marbot · 13 Oct 2007, 23:53 (Ref:2039542)

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Originally Posted by Mr V

(Not you martyn, i'm refering to the article you linked us too!)

Eez OK no need for apolloguise.

Ralf's Girl · 14 Oct 2007, 09:05 (Ref:2039678)

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Originally Posted by Mr V

Sure, Vettel has a future ahead of him, you'd have to be blind not to realise that, but stop jumping on the latest bandwagon!!!

Agreed. I think the article is speculation rather than a story with any serious foundation, but it's far too soon for Vettel to move to a top team. He gets a fourth place and suddenly he's off to McLaren? One swallow does not a summer make, as they say...

Nicholosophy · 14 Oct 2007, 09:49 (Ref:2039709)

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Originally Posted by Ralf's Girl

Agreed. I think the article is speculation rather than a story with any serious foundation, but it's far too soon for Vettel to move to a top team. He gets a fourth place and suddenly he's off to McLaren? One swallow does not a summer make, as they say...

Could perhaps then go to McLaren for a year of testing behind LH and FA and then taking FA's seat in 09.

duke_toaster · 14 Oct 2007, 10:34 (Ref:2039739)

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Could perhaps then go to McLaren for a year of testing behind LH and FA and then taking FA's seat in 09.

Do you REALLY think FA will be driving a McLaren next year? One of them's going to go, and one of the drivers in a McLaren next year will be from Stevenage.

Nicholosophy · 14 Oct 2007, 10:38 (Ref:2039745)

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Originally Posted by duke_toaster

Do you REALLY think FA will be driving a McLaren next year? One of them's going to go, and one of the drivers in a McLaren next year will be from Stevenage.

This is F1. Anything is can happen, and it probably will. If there are no suitable financial settlements made this might be the best for everyone.

Ralf's Girl · 14 Oct 2007, 20:35 (Ref:2040245)

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Originally Posted by NickoGP

Could perhaps then go to McLaren for a year of testing behind LH and FA and then taking FA's seat in 09.

If he's like most drivers he wouldn't fancy a year of testing - he'd probably prefer to keep racing with just as good a chance of being taken from a midfield team to a top one as a test driver has of being promoted (bearing in mind that a lot of test drivers can do their job for years without getting a race seat).

pink69 · 15 Oct 2007, 00:50 (Ref:2040401)

Ron's being coy with the 'Nothing will decided till after the end of the season' line, but I think that its almost certain FA will not be driving for Mclaren next year. The words he came out with Shaghai seem to suggest the relationship Ron has favours Lewis, when he said that it didn't really matter if Kimi won the race, 'we' were racing Fernando. It'd be difficult for Alonso to stay next year so I think the expected move back to Renault is the most likely. Theres the outside bet of Toyota but how much money do they have to spend to get a competitive car?? Alonso could be the man to move them forwards but I guess we'll wait and see on that one. I heard a rumour of an outside bet of FA partnering Kimi at Ferrari but I doubt that'll turn out to be anymore than hear'say. But Kimi and Fernando at Ferrari would be awesome

As for Button. I think its unfair to say he doesn't deserve a seat with a team like Mclaren. He showed in 2004 how good he can be in a competitive car and I'm sure he could be a title contender. But like the ITV team said in commentary, the chance of having two British drivers would be slim as Mclarens European sponsors would prefer a continental driver.

Vettel, he's shown signs of becoming a good driver, especially in adverse conditions like Fuji and Shanghai. BMW saw his potential and so did Torro Rosso. I think in a couple of years he'd be a decent prospect for someone like Mclaren but two young drivers in the same team could backfire. I think Alonso's role in developing the car this year has been one of the key reasons behind the teams resurgance, in the same way Renaults performances fell away this season.

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