2001 F1 Champion - who's your pick?

Splatz · 13 Dec 2000, 22:26 (Ref:52308)

I want to get everyones betsed hedge or hedged bet - pick - for 2001 F1 champ? Whats your bet? McLaren speed? Ferrari reliability? Rubens to beat Michael? Coultard over Mika?
Maybe its Minardi's year finally? heh heh, no seriously I really mean that......

I'd love to here your choices and to know what you all think. There have been many changes and developements for 2001. It could be the most open competition in years.

Anyway my pick goes to Juan Pablo Montoya.

Speed Demon · 13 Dec 2000, 22:50 (Ref:52312)

Easy peezy. Schumacher M. Again. Much as I hate to think of it...

Too soon for the boy wonder (Button) or Montoya. The Colombian will win a race though. As will Villeneuve.

Gerard · 13 Dec 2000, 23:02 (Ref:52314)

I'm afraid it will be up to the same two persons that battled it out this year.
Hakkinen or Schumacher?
Although I do like Mika very much, I'm a Ferrari fan, so my choice would have to be Schumacher.
Mind you, there could be some surprises from Villeneuve, Button and Montoya this year.

kev · 13 Dec 2000, 23:04 (Ref:52315)

Yes, Schumacher is most likely. I think Mika is still the only one who will give him a run for his money.
Another two horse race....

Rabbit · 14 Dec 2000, 00:25 (Ref:52337)

I want to see Rubens win another race!!
Jenson won't win the Championship this year, but he will one year, it will come down to Mika and Micheal again, I want Mika to win it!! (Go Mclaren)

Splatz · 14 Dec 2000, 02:33 (Ref:52346)

Ah Damn, REALISTS all of you!

Realit, reality, F1 reality.......aaaagghhh

Bring me fantasy.

Well thanks for your submissions people, hopefully we'll get some more. A lot of you guys seem pretty insightful and knowledgable so I appreciate your views.

Michael is defintely in the box seat but me thinks I see a worm about to turn....

Minardi 2002 Champions already - SCOOP

Valve Bounce · 14 Dec 2000, 09:58 (Ref:52363)

Marc Gene and Jordan

neutral · 14 Dec 2000, 10:50 (Ref:52370)

If Ferrari come out with a strong package to rival Mclaren from day 1 Michael will win with 2 races up his sleeve, on the other hand if Mclaren gain a significant edge for the first few races, then Michael will take the title in the final race.

**Peter Mallett** · 14 Dec 2000, 11:56 (Ref:52374)

Let's not forget that Jordan have Honda Works engines next year and if they put a good chassis together they'll steal a few points from Ferrari and Macaroon.

I think Mika and Macaroon next year.

Fantasy? How about Benneton and Button?

downforce · 14 Dec 2000, 13:25 (Ref:52387)

Quote:

Originally posted by Peter Mallett
Let's not forget that Jordan have Honda Works engines next year and if they put a good chassis together they'll steal a few points from Ferrari and Macaroon.

I think Mika and Macaroon next year.

Fantasy? How about Benneton and Button?

....im afraid i cant see Jordan getting as much as BAR would from the Honda, Peter. Olivier is gonna make Jacques attack from race 1...

But sticking to my man's words, Ralf is gonna do it- do it as in win a couple of races...am sure abt that!!!!

Put The Schu in an Arrows i say!!!!

RussianFriend · 14 Dec 2000, 13:28 (Ref:52388)

Do you say "Fantasy"?

OK! How do you like Jaguar and Eddie?

**Peter Mallett** · 14 Dec 2000, 13:48 (Ref:52393)

Quote:

Originally posted by downforce

...im afraid i cant see Jordan getting as much as BAR would from the Honda, Peter. Olivier is gonna make Jacques attack from race 1...

Fair comment but I feel that Jordan can make better use of the engine than BAR for whatever reasons.

JuanF · 14 Dec 2000, 15:10 (Ref:52404)

In spite of the difficult is I pick Montoya like 2001 winner, his performance could be regular this year and I believe he will begin to win race very soon, before the fourth race.

Ralph and Button, will make a good work this year.

Valentinik · 14 Dec 2000, 17:07 (Ref:52410)

someone using michelin tyres.
If you forced me to narrow it down I'd say either one of the Williams.

botsquad · 14 Dec 2000, 17:26 (Ref:52412)

1st: tfg
2nd: tgf
3rd: juan-pablo

Carla O · 14 Dec 2000, 18:44 (Ref:52436)

realistically: MH or TGF

i hope DC will win a few more races and will be more in the race for the title...

but i wouldn't mind to see Jordan have a Grrrrreat year!

Minardi fan · 14 Dec 2000, 18:51 (Ref:52441)

Supertecs+Alonso= MINARDI'S BEST SEASON EVER!!! YYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

*fingers, nay everything crossed*

For 2001??? Hakkinen or TGF, but expect Ralf to put up a challenge.

Gene at Jordan... I LOVE IT!!!

Orange · 14 Dec 2000, 19:48 (Ref:52458)

I think after the year Williams had last year, either Ralph or JPM have a good shot at second or third at drivers and constructors. BAR will improve. Arrows is getting better. Jordan and Jaguar, i'm going to guess will have a "challenging" season. Benneton is going to have reliability problems too. Thats next season for you!!

Ralf's Girl · 14 Dec 2000, 20:20 (Ref:52465)

I think TGF again.

Handle · 14 Dec 2000, 20:41 (Ref:52474)

Villeneuve: Champion in 2001.

Do not underestimate Villeneuve, BAR, or Honda. I think this their season to shine.

Also note that I am a perpetual optimist for my favorite driver.

R · 14 Dec 2000, 21:05 (Ref:52478)

As much as I would love Handle's wish to come true, I can't realistically see it happening.

I pick TGF as firm favourite for the 2001 WDC. Mika again will be his main challenger, and I grant DC an outside chance, because he's promised to do better!

(And he does have the machinery to do it...)

Those are the only three I can see with a realistic chance of doing it. Ralf, Montoya, and maybe even Villeneuve and Button could win race(s), but won't be consistent enough at the top to be able to challenge for TGF's crown IMO.

ganda123 · 14 Dec 2000, 21:52 (Ref:52489)

This year I hope we have someone completely different, ie DC. He says he'll do it every year, and it has never happened, and Murray has said that's what he wants to happen and it would be a farewell present to him to see DC take it.
Otherwise it will be the usual suspects, Michael and Mika. Rubens won't be given a chance sadly as that team is SOOO biased! Having said that, McLaren's pit stop choices have been one sided last year...
Ralf will win one, as will my favourite driver, JARNO(!), and Jenson will get his first podium, as will JP Montoya.

Speed Demon · 14 Dec 2000, 22:13 (Ref:52496)

Montoya will win three races - how about Silverstone, Spa and Monza for size? Panis will win once, as will Villenueve. Mika and DC will win roughly the smae number of races and Rubens will be in there too.

Rabbit · 14 Dec 2000, 22:46 (Ref:52511)

well where the hell have I been!!
Who is this Montoya dude??
Where is he from and how the hell do you say his name?
He must be damn fast if yous think he can win the championship in his first year!!

Jay · 14 Dec 2000, 22:59 (Ref:52518)

OK,

Drivers:

1. D. Coulthard

2. M. Schumacher
3. M. Hakkinen
4. J. Villeneuve
5. R. Barichello
6. R. Schumacher
7. HH Frentzen
8. J. Button
9. O. Panis
10. J. Trulli

Constructors:
1. McLaren
2. Ferrari
3. BAR
4. Williams
5. Jordan
6. Bennetton

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