Moderator Tommy Posted May 11, 2019 Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2019 17 hours ago, nudge said: Haha, what man. His personality is growing on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 haha he's great. I'm an Alfa Romero fanboy now. Just need Gio to get off his ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted May 22, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 22, 2019 Sauber acknowledging Kimi's 300th F1 race in style https://www.sauber-group.com/motorsport/f1-news/300-times-kimi/ 300 times Kimi 300. Few drivers in the history of Formula One have ever reached such heady heights in terms of race entries, and next weekend will mark this important milestone for our very own Kimi Räikkönen. Yes, he had to be told. “DRIVING IS THE ONLY THING I LIKE ABOUT F1”, the Iceman famously said, so it’s safe to say numbers do not mean a lot to him. Do not expect a commemorative helmet, either. “IT PROTECTS MY HEAD”, that is all it does – how to disagree? And were Formula One to organise a special commemoration on the grid before the race, well, we can only hope it doesn’t clash with Kimi’s loo break… Like Gerard Butler’s Spartan king in the “300” movie, Kimi’s a man of few (if sharp) words. Unlike Leonidas and his heroes, who fought to keep the Hot Gates of the Thermopylae well shut, our man likes his gates open… especially on Brazil’s support paddock pitlanes (remember his off-track… search for an alternative route in Interlagos 2012?). Mostly, and we’re really stretching this metaphor to its extremes, like the cinematic Greek warriors, Kimi doesn’t give a monkey about what others think of him (and would tell you so, in slightly more colourful words). HE IS NOT HERE TO PLEASE PEOPLE, HE’S HERE TO DO HIS BEST. From his debut (in a Sauber) in Australia 2001, Kimi Räikkönen has gone on to become one of Formula One’s iconic characters. A winner of 21 races, he may claim 19 years in the sport (with a brief, two-year hiatus) didn’t change him… truth is, they have. The fresh-faced boy who rocked up in Melbourne nearly two decades ago, almost missing his first race start as he was having a nap in the garage, is now a World Champion and a proud family man, husband to Minttu and father to Robin and Rianna. Professionally, he’s enjoying his driving at Alfa Romeo Racing as a relaxed, happy driver doing what he does best. Time and experience change people. But the core Kimi, that never changes. For sure, we will never try to do so – to try and change Kimi to fit a mould is a futile exercise. WE JUST LEAVE HIM ALONE. HE KNOWS WHAT HE’S DOING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted June 30, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted June 30, 2019 Giovinazzi has really upped his game in the last few races. Qualified right beside Kimi and tracked him throughout the race just a few seconds behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted June 30, 2019 Moderator Share Posted June 30, 2019 2 hours ago, nudge said: Frédéric Vasseur is so god damn likable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 13, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 13, 2019 Giovinazzi is turning out to be quite a fast qualifier! Started the season poorly but seems to be settling in now; hope he can improve on the race trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 17, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 17, 2019 Jan Monchaux (currently head of Aerodynamics) appointed as new technical director from the 1st of August as Simone Resta rejoins Ferrari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Not here to join in this thread guys But only to say that I’m on holiday in Napoli at the moment. You may say, so what! Well just that the town my wife is from, Sant’ Antimo and that’s where Nicola Romeo was born and who is the chap that created the great company that is Alfa Romeo. Anyway, after that, I’m outa here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 29, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2019 WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted July 29, 2019 Moderator Share Posted July 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, nudge said: WTF? Wrong topic, I don't know how that happened. But it's in the right one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 29, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2019 Just now, Tommy said: Wrong topic, I don't know how that happened. But it's in the right one now. Yeah I figured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 30, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 30, 2019 Alessandro Cinelli (Ferrari) will become Sauber's Head of Aerodynamics, where he will report to the new Technical Director, Jan Monchaux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted August 29, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 29, 2019 AMuS are reporting that Giovinazzi is at risk of losing his seat if he doesn't show any improvement until Monza. Makes sense too; expected more from him but he's been disappointing so far. Not sure whom Ferrari would put in the second Sauber seat next season if Giovinazzi is gone though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted September 6, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted September 6, 2019 Special livery for Monza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted October 17, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 17, 2019 There are stories (rumours?) coming out that it's apparently very unlikely that Alfa Romeo will continue the Sauber partnership after 2020. Apparently there's a lot of disagreement with Ferrari as well and it's suggested that they might sever ties and move to Honda engines in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted October 17, 2019 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, nudge said: There are stories (rumours?) coming out that it's apparently very unlikely that Alfa Romeo will continue the Sauber partnership after 2020. Apparently there's a lot of disagreement with Ferrari as well and it's suggested that they might sever ties and move to Honda engines in the future. Maybe about the driver choice for their 2nd seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted October 17, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, Tommy said: Maybe about the driver choice for their 2nd seat? Haha still hoping for Hulk are we? I don't know; I hear it's more of a general disagreement about how things are being done and that Sauber feel they are not taking the path which was agreed upon with Marchionne when the deal was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted October 17, 2019 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, nudge said: Haha still hoping for Hulk are we? I don't know; I hear it's more of a general disagreement about how things are being done and that Sauber feel they are not taking the path which was agreed upon with Marchionne when the deal was made. Definitely. I'd be such a shame to see him without a drive. Hmm, I see. Hope they'll get a good deal in place if the Ferrari thing breaks up. They'd need it financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted October 23, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 23, 2019 Beautiful poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted November 4, 2019 Moderator Share Posted November 4, 2019 Oh no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted November 4, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted November 4, 2019 If they don't improve the car next season then it doesn't matter anyway. Giovinazzi improved a bit as the season progressed but still I don't see any long-term future for him in F1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted December 13, 2019 Moderator Share Posted December 13, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted December 13, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted December 13, 2019 53 minutes ago, Tommy said: I almost fell asleep watching it Love Kimi but he's not the best candidate for such stuff haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted January 2, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted January 2, 2020 Kubica has joined Sauber as a reserve driver for next season and has brought in Orlen as a co-title sponsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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