JPM on Sato - Page 4

Kicking-back · 15 Jun 2004, 14:46 (Ref:1004847)

And it makes Sato start thinking "are these blow-ups down to me"? Which could make him drive slower.

Psychology from Jenson.

David Richards, who wants both drivers to be fast and finishing, was much more circumspect.

**Peter Mallett** · 15 Jun 2004, 14:49 (Ref:1004851)

KB. You haven't read the link I posted.

And you should also read what Jensen has to say about Sato in his post qualifying interview on Saturday (more complimentary than JPM's comments). Totally opposite from your viewpoint.

Kicking-back · 15 Jun 2004, 14:58 (Ref:1004864)

I did read the links, but when you see the same people quoted in different places saying contrary things, it makes you doubt their accuracy - or at least how they've been interpreted.

**Peter Mallett** · 15 Jun 2004, 15:46 (Ref:1004918)

Yes, that's why I posted links to direct quotes.

Kicking-back · 15 Jun 2004, 15:48 (Ref:1004920)

I know that Peter, but I've heard and seen direct quotes saying different things to those ones

race aficionado · 15 Jun 2004, 15:51 (Ref:1004929)

For you Sato fans, here are some videos of Sato's canadian experience.

http://homepage.mac.com/emeseditoria...heater114.html

sato spin 1

http://homepage.mac.com/emeseditoria...heater112.html

Sato spin angle 2

http://homepage.mac.com/emeseditoria...heater113.html

sato boom again

Kicking-back · 15 Jun 2004, 15:54 (Ref:1004934)

Those links want me to download some programme from Apple, so I'll pass on it!

race aficionado · 15 Jun 2004, 15:57 (Ref:1004941)

your loss

Sato san · 15 Jun 2004, 19:20 (Ref:1005164)

I think Jenson is learning the art of mind games to a degree...there was certainly a reason why he said his comments about Taku live on Worldwide tv for millions of poeple to hear ....its called mind games..

Lets face it , although Taku hasnt has the results , he has out paced Button a fair bit recently , which is something Jenson obviously would not like....If Jenson can cause Taku pressure in other area's it may affect Taku's outright pace....Thats what all this stuff about Sato blowing his engines is about IMO...

anyway , im a fan of Jenson too , but i do think its a bit of mind games going on there to try and slow Taku down abit..

**Peter Mallett** · 16 Jun 2004, 04:06 (Ref:1005472)

Funny, (and I don't disagree with your theory) I just didn't read any of that into his [Jenson's] words. But then again I read them, I didn't hear them.

I also read that DR is quoted as not being pleased.

So two things to reinforce the opinion that Sato is to some extent hurting his chances. Your view of the possible effect of Jenson's words and DR who has access to all the telemetry.

He is good no doubt but he is definitely not helping himself. Points mean prizes.

freud · 16 Jun 2004, 22:13 (Ref:1006342)

Quote:

Originally posted by Sato san
I think Jenson is learning the art of mind games to a degree...there was certainly a reason why he said his comments about Taku live on Worldwide tv for millions of poeple to hear ....its called mind games..

Lets face it , although Taku hasnt has the results , he has out paced Button a fair bit recently , which is something Jenson obviously would not like....If Jenson can cause Taku pressure in other area's it may affect Taku's outright pace....Thats what all this stuff about Sato blowing his engines is about IMO...

anyway , im a fan of Jenson too , but i do think its a bit of mind games going on there to try and slow Taku down abit..

Well, the showdown between Sato and Button is developing into a good rivalry. Imho, Sato really wants to prove that he is better, aggressive and faster than Button...all in all he wants to prove that he has the edge over Button. Imho they are not really 'friends'.. at least it doesnt appear so. Even if they dont like each other, main thing for DR is to keep them under check for at least this season before it becomes more like a JPM-Ralf situation. Taku wants it all and he wants it soon.

KA · 17 Jun 2004, 16:17 (Ref:1007121)

Quote:

Originally posted by Kicking-back
I see David Richards is now backing Sato, saying he's a great talent - and he'll work with him to harness that.

DR also reckons that once Sato gets everything right, "there will be no stopping him".

If you think about DR's past career, then he ought to know a little about working with drivers who have a tendency to be a bit wild and crash-prone- after all, he as a rally co-driver he worked with Ari Vatanen in the late 70's/early 80's, and as Prodrive Subaru boss employed a young Colin McRae - and won World Championships with both.....

Kicking-back · 17 Jun 2004, 16:18 (Ref:1007122)

Exactly.

David has achieved this before and there's no reason why he won't again.

**Peter Mallett** · 17 Jun 2004, 18:13 (Ref:1007205)

Rubbish. He's never going to achieve anything with Jenson. Er did I get that right?

Gt_R · 18 Jun 2004, 02:52 (Ref:1007523)

Is it just me, but i do find Sato, JPM and maybe JV are quite in the same mould, driving with their heart...

Kicking-back · 18 Jun 2004, 10:28 (Ref:1007716)

Driving with your heart is not necessarily a bad thing.

frederick · 18 Jun 2004, 10:53 (Ref:1007745)

The person Sato reminds me of is Alesi
very similar approach to their racing, lets hope Taku enjoys
a more fruitful career though

I wonder if Alesi would get a ride in F1 these days if he was a young gun just starting out, probably not as F1 seems to be less patient with new recruits.....it's "perform immediately or ****-off" these days

Taku had better start performing soon

Kicking-back · 18 Jun 2004, 10:57 (Ref:1007751)

Alesi would be okay, frederick - he performed from his first Grand Prix onwards.

Taku is also usually fast, he just needs to eliminate some of his overdriving. But his place in the team is not under threat, either.

QuickSilver · 18 Jun 2004, 12:41 (Ref:1007840)

Sato has a long way to go before I'd compare him to Alesi.

garcon · 18 Jun 2004, 12:44 (Ref:1007843)

Is that along way to go in terms of improving his performance, or just a lot more GPs to complete?

What was Alesi's record btw?

**Peter Mallett** · 18 Jun 2004, 12:50 (Ref:1007849)

Just ONE of those things? A jazz classic I believe.

QuickSilver · 18 Jun 2004, 13:00 (Ref:1007862)

garcon, both and more (pls don't **** in my cornflakes, it's just my opinion). Alesi was more than just a good pilot, he was also a gentleman. His only win was at the Canadian GP and I almost cried.

Peter, you make me raff!

frederick · 18 Jun 2004, 13:18 (Ref:1007881)

No I just meant that there were similarities in style, you couldn't do a comparison yet.
If Taku does nothing else in his career you can at least give him credit for making this season interesting, judging by all the discussions on this and other forums about him.

We've lost our "Crazy Alesi" and gained a "Psycho Sato" to keep us entertained and give us something to talk about after the race.

Kicking-back · 18 Jun 2004, 13:20 (Ref:1007883)

True.

Better to be talked about than not noticed at all.

**Peter Mallett** · 18 Jun 2004, 13:22 (Ref:1007886)

Quite true and that's why I pointed out what his team mate said about him (living and breathing racing) although it was suggested that this may not be a true quote.

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