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**Clunlippibe** · 05-01-2009, 11:52 AM

I agree mate. I thought, when he was at RBR that he was very underrated. He'd taken an unspectacular debut season and built on it very nicely in 05 and most of 06.

I think he'd be a good choice for any of the new teams, maybe to build a squad around him as a lead driver. He has nearly 50 GPs experience, and he's very quick. Also he must be good technically as he's been the tester for a top team (BMW).

I disagree.

Drivers who haven't won grands prix like Webber and Heidfeld are on the grid because they are fast, and their respective teams value their feedback.

Klien was neither fast nor good at feedback, which is why no one wants him as a race driver.

I think Pedro deserves another shot at a full season, having had one race in 05 and half a season in 06. I think he's still a very fast and intelligent driver who is better than many of the veterans we've had in the last decade.

Disagree. He has had many full seasons and shown little, which is the reason he was confined to being a test driver.

Liuzzi - same as with Klien. It just depends whether FI would boot out Sutil. Maybe, but if they are going to get rid of Fisi as many people think at the end of the year, Tonio will slot in nicely there, leaving another spot open.

Disagree. Liuzzi had several seasons like Klien and showed nothing. He was slower and less impressive than Scott Speed.

Taku and Ant had the same situation when Super Aguri went under, and are both quick, motivated , intelligent and have a lot of experience.

I am unsure of Davidson as he had only 1 full season unlike Klien, de la Rosa and Liuzzi. But Sato doesn't deserve another chance. He blew his big time in 2004-2005.

Di Resta is unproven but we all know he is talented, and we can't rule out anyone who loses their seat this year being considered.

He should be considered very closely.

For example if Fisi leaves Force India, I reckon many new teams would hire him to be their team leader, the same goes for Nelsinho if he is booted out of Renault. You never know he might turn his career around with a new squad...

Teams don't want 'team leaders'. They want good drivers. Fisi is better than Sutil but they are both mediocre and have spent most of the last 5 seasons proving it.

Piquet Junior could have a crack elsewhere than Renault but in all honesty, I don't see how he could cut it. You need to be psychologically touch to be an F1 driver which is what Piquet hasn't demonstrated.

05-01-2009, 11:52 AM	#13
Clunlippibe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 324 Senior Member	I agree mate. I thought, when he was at RBR that he was very underrated. He'd taken an unspectacular debut season and built on it very nicely in 05 and most of 06. I think he'd be a good choice for any of the new teams, maybe to build a squad around him as a lead driver. He has nearly 50 GPs experience, and he's very quick. Also he must be good technically as he's been the tester for a top team (BMW). I disagree. Drivers who haven't won grands prix like Webber and Heidfeld are on the grid because they are fast, and their respective teams value their feedback. Klien was neither fast nor good at feedback, which is why no one wants him as a race driver. I think Pedro deserves another shot at a full season, having had one race in 05 and half a season in 06. I think he's still a very fast and intelligent driver who is better than many of the veterans we've had in the last decade. Disagree. He has had many full seasons and shown little, which is the reason he was confined to being a test driver. Liuzzi - same as with Klien. It just depends whether FI would boot out Sutil. Maybe, but if they are going to get rid of Fisi as many people think at the end of the year, Tonio will slot in nicely there, leaving another spot open. Disagree. Liuzzi had several seasons like Klien and showed nothing. He was slower and less impressive than Scott Speed. Taku and Ant had the same situation when Super Aguri went under, and are both quick, motivated , intelligent and have a lot of experience. I am unsure of Davidson as he had only 1 full season unlike Klien, de la Rosa and Liuzzi. But Sato doesn't deserve another chance. He blew his big time in 2004-2005. Di Resta is unproven but we all know he is talented, and we can't rule out anyone who loses their seat this year being considered. He should be considered very closely. For example if Fisi leaves Force India, I reckon many new teams would hire him to be their team leader, the same goes for Nelsinho if he is booted out of Renault. You never know he might turn his career around with a new squad... Teams don't want 'team leaders'. They want good drivers. Fisi is better than Sutil but they are both mediocre and have spent most of the last 5 seasons proving it. Piquet Junior could have a crack elsewhere than Renault but in all honesty, I don't see how he could cut it. You need to be psychologically touch to be an F1 driver which is what Piquet hasn't demonstrated.
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