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11 Jun 2004, 17:30 (Ref:1000940) | #1 | ||
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Pantano in trouble?
Pantano not driving in Canada?
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11 Jun 2004, 17:31 (Ref:1000943) | #2 | |
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He's managed by Brask isn't he?
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11 Jun 2004, 17:39 (Ref:1000949) | #3 | |
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Timo Glock will take over if this isn't resolved, I assume.
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11 Jun 2004, 17:40 (Ref:1000951) | #4 | ||
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that's a shame
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11 Jun 2004, 17:42 (Ref:1000953) | #5 | |
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Yes, his manager is Brask (see article on grandprix.com)
And yes I think Glock will take over if Pantano & Co don't pay. |
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11 Jun 2004, 18:35 (Ref:1001011) | #6 | ||
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It'd be a shame, because Pantano has the potential to do well bt a lack of testing, a difficult car and Heidfeld's strong form have made him look bad. There's no way Glock can do as well.
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Glock may well be better, actually.
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12 Jun 2004, 10:41 (Ref:1001582) | #8 | ||
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I am sick of this money sh1t getting in the way. All the FIA would have to do to stop it would be to introduce a rule "each team must nominate 2 drivers for the whole season before the first race" with the only get out being force magure (ie injury).
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12 Jun 2004, 10:48 (Ref:1001587) | #9 | ||
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Yeah, then drivers just wouldn't have to pay after they were nomimated - leaving the teams stuck over a barrel.
You'd lose Minardi & Jordan before the season even started. |
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12 Jun 2004, 11:19 (Ref:1001604) | #10 | ||
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I dare say there another 100 rent-a-drivers waitng to take his place.
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12 Jun 2004, 12:03 (Ref:1001631) | #12 | |
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Well said, Boots.
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12 Jun 2004, 12:14 (Ref:1001640) | #13 | |
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Confirmed - Pantano will miss the Grand Prix and Glock will drive in his place.
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12 Jun 2004, 12:23 (Ref:1001645) | #14 | |
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Glock went reasonably well in practice yesterday.
He's potentially a big star. |
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12 Jun 2004, 12:58 (Ref:1001673) | #15 | |
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Autosport have confirmed it. I think Timo deserves a drive, his friday times have been quite respectable. Pantano has been something of a disappointment after his record in F3000, but he doesn't really have the best machinery at his disposal. No word yet on whether its just for Canada or the rest of the season
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12 Jun 2004, 13:01 (Ref:1001679) | #16 | |
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Canada for now.
It will be interesting to see where this develops from here. |
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12 Jun 2004, 13:04 (Ref:1001684) | #17 | |
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Autosport is also saying that its a dispute between Brask and Pantano's family, which seems strange, I would have expected it to be a dispute between EJ and Brask. I think if Timo performs well, Pantano may be out regardless of any disputes.
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12 Jun 2004, 13:07 (Ref:1001686) | #18 | ||
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Germany overtakes Italy with 4 driver son the grid again then. It's rotte for Pantano but hopefully Glock can do the job. Judging by the Fridays he's competant but unspectacular and not 100% ready, especially as he doesn't know this track.
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12 Jun 2004, 13:14 (Ref:1001697) | #19 | |
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Surely Pantano doesnt know Montreal either, as F3000 didn't race there?
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12 Jun 2004, 13:25 (Ref:1001704) | #20 | |
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Exactly.
Most drivers will never race on this track until they make an F1 debut. |
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13 Jun 2004, 08:30 (Ref:1002381) | #21 | ||
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Pantano drives in F1 because of his money. Not because of his talent. It's a shame Baumgartner and Pantano, for instance, drive in F1 IMO. When they are out of cash they will be out of the race. Can't feel sorry for that.
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13 Jun 2004, 08:54 (Ref:1002392) | #22 | ||
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Glock was a poofteenth off Heidfeld in qualifying wasnt he... and admitted to not pushing at 100%... hardly blown off by the team leader!
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13 Jun 2004, 09:20 (Ref:1002420) | #23 | |
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Pantano was in the team because he got backing this year, yes, but he certainly has the track-record and credentials to justify a place on the grid.
He's been a winner in F3000. To compare him to Zsolt Baumgartner is nothing short of ludicrous! As for Glock - he was a second off Heidfeld in qualifying, which given the circumstances was a reasonable effort. |
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13 Jun 2004, 09:43 (Ref:1002440) | #24 | ||
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Just thinking - does this count as a "1st retirement" in the fans comp for Pantano?
Thought not. Bugger. |
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