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**mpzoFeJs** · 10-06-2010, 02:27 AM

Algae doesn't seem to me as a mature driver - more like a driver that is well within his limits and not making any visible improvement over time. Yes he's young. But that shouldn't be an excuse.

I may understand the sentiments of a few people here that the current STR pair may not have a long future in F1 and are just waiting until their days in F1 are numbered (especially Buemi), but in no way can I agree that Alguersuari hasn't made any visible improvements. I'm afraid he simply isn't followed with enough attention.

When Jaime joined F1, he was horrible in qualifying, he got trashed by Buemi in the beginning of 2010 too. But lately he has been qualifying very well (11th at Singapore and was a full second per lap faster than Buemi at Spa!). Also recall Jaime's race at Singapore from 2009 - this guy was lapping 2 secs per lap slower than his team-mate, sliding all over the place, and holding basically everyone up. This year the same man was completely different - impressive pace and without unluck and car problems would have definitely scored points.

Doesn't seem mature? He managed to keep Schumacher at bay for 30 odd laps at Melbourne, in other races has put in some nice overtaking moves. Compare that to Hülkenberg, who keeps missing chicanes, when he is being threatened from behind. I remember Jaime racing quite aggressively at Spa - that's why he finally lost his hard-earned point due to time-penalty.

Sorry, but I am still not impressed. After 32 and 23 races each, respectively, it's time to perform. Enough "settling in and learning". Drive the car... fast. Score. At least make someone notice you exist.

Jaime has settled in, is indeed performing and improving on a consistent basis. Just pay attention, nothing else.

I would agree that Buemi has kinda stagnated though - he got some points in early-09 and managed to beat Bourdais, but hasn't managed to build on it.

10-06-2010, 02:27 AM	#5
mpzoFeJs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	Algae doesn't seem to me as a mature driver - more like a driver that is well within his limits and not making any visible improvement over time. Yes he's young. But that shouldn't be an excuse. I may understand the sentiments of a few people here that the current STR pair may not have a long future in F1 and are just waiting until their days in F1 are numbered (especially Buemi), but in no way can I agree that Alguersuari hasn't made any visible improvements. I'm afraid he simply isn't followed with enough attention. When Jaime joined F1, he was horrible in qualifying, he got trashed by Buemi in the beginning of 2010 too. But lately he has been qualifying very well (11th at Singapore and was a full second per lap faster than Buemi at Spa!). Also recall Jaime's race at Singapore from 2009 - this guy was lapping 2 secs per lap slower than his team-mate, sliding all over the place, and holding basically everyone up. This year the same man was completely different - impressive pace and without unluck and car problems would have definitely scored points. Doesn't seem mature? He managed to keep Schumacher at bay for 30 odd laps at Melbourne, in other races has put in some nice overtaking moves. Compare that to Hülkenberg, who keeps missing chicanes, when he is being threatened from behind. I remember Jaime racing quite aggressively at Spa - that's why he finally lost his hard-earned point due to time-penalty. Sorry, but I am still not impressed. After 32 and 23 races each, respectively, it's time to perform. Enough "settling in and learning". Drive the car... fast. Score. At least make someone notice you exist. Jaime has settled in, is indeed performing and improving on a consistent basis. Just pay attention, nothing else. I would agree that Buemi has kinda stagnated though - he got some points in early-09 and managed to beat Bourdais, but hasn't managed to build on it.
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