tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post1331559334655399053..comments2024-03-29T06:06:39.405+00:00Comments on Talking about F1: The F1 blog: Mounting the Prancing Horse? Contenders for the 2013 Ferrari seatGraham Keillohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11514708469215327323noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-48922971282190713702012-06-07T08:39:24.951+01:002012-06-07T08:39:24.951+01:00In my mind the only real contenders for the seat a...In my mind the only real contenders for the seat are Massa, Webber and Perez. Massa is the safe option, Webber the stop-gap for either Vettel or Perez in 2014. <br /><br />If Hamilton were to end up at Ferrari I'd be immensely surprised. You mentioned it being hard to picture Vettel at any other team; I feel it is the same situation for Lewis. He may be linked to Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari and the like but it seems to me that Mclaren is the only team that fits him; moving anywhere else wouldn't do him a lot of good. <br /><br />I'd love to see Webber at Ferrari though. I've got my fingers crossed for that to transpire.rhysgdruryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692118468435850972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-70577625490242660562012-06-06T22:26:39.653+01:002012-06-06T22:26:39.653+01:00How interesting that someone is saying "man u...How interesting that someone is saying "man up and take responsibility" while signing on as an anoymous user!Don Draperhttp://www.twitter.com/sartomutinynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-15875703218254275632012-06-06T13:02:06.394+01:002012-06-06T13:02:06.394+01:00A driver who was rarely mentionned as a potential ...A driver who was rarely mentionned as a potential Massa replacement but (I think) would be a good fit is Kobayashi.<br />He is more experienced than Perez, has been rather more consistent this year, faster on occasions but (probably) not to the point where he would overshadow Alonso.<br />Plus, he seems good-natured and easy to manage and does not have anything to lose leaving Sauber except maybe for the family feel.<br />Finally, I think his character on track would make him an instant tiffosi idol!Luxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-73326062977103749192012-06-05T01:41:27.278+01:002012-06-05T01:41:27.278+01:00For the sake of clarity, it's in the Sebastian...For the sake of clarity, it's in the Sebastian Vettel section above that I provide a link to the Andrew Benson article, not in the Lewis Hamilton section. My mistake.Graham Keillohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514708469215327323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-11669556593867291062012-06-05T00:24:26.879+01:002012-06-05T00:24:26.879+01:00Hi Elena, good to hear from you :)
Interesting su...Hi Elena, good to hear from you :)<br /><br />Interesting suggestion on Heikki Kovalainen for the Ferrari drive. He's been impressive at Caterham/Lotus, though I always feel it hard to judge *exactly* how good he's been there, as he's in a bit of a competitive vacuum (far ahead of Marussia and HRT but far off the back of the midfield), so his only yardstick is his team mates, who admittedly he's almost always blown away. Nevertheless, I suspect Ferrari will, for these reasons, see taking on Kova as a bit of a risk.<br /><br />Also, on Nico Rosebrg, his name was linked with Ferrari last year but he signed a 'multi year' deal with Mercedes at the end of last year, so I can't see him going to Ferrari for 2013 as the team won't want to spend millions buying out his contract (of course, if Mercedes pull out of the sport then all bets are off).Graham Keillohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514708469215327323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-2111655176920121722012-06-05T00:22:13.030+01:002012-06-05T00:22:13.030+01:00Thanks for getting in touch. You’ll notice that I ...Thanks for getting in touch. You’ll notice that I haven’t deleted your comments.<br /><br />Yes, I did use Andrew Benson's article as one of a number of sources for this article (hardly a secret, I link to the very article in the Lewis Hamilton section), and it was indeed this article that I sourced the information on Mark Webber that you quote.<br /><br />The similarity of some of the language was unintentional (e.g. 'relish', 'ruffling feathers') so I apologise for that. I guess it must have worked at a subconscious level.<br /><br />I would never plagiarise from anywhere, it's not what I'm trying to achieve on this blog. Obviously, all the information included is sourced from somewhere (unfortunately, as I don't have paddock accreditation I can't rely much on 'inside information'). I do provide links or mentions to sources where I feel appropriate, but as you'll know it's not usual for any such article like these to provide a comprehensive list of sources as you'd find in academic articles.Graham Keillohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514708469215327323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-10735224089298404692012-06-04T23:51:21.585+01:002012-06-04T23:51:21.585+01:00And here is the link for the final nail in the cof...And here is the link for the final nail in the coffin - http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2012/05/will_hamilton_stay_at_mclaren.html<br /><br />Suspect that you will just take the easy way out and delete my comment but that won't delete it from the minds of the others who have seen it - I would advise manning up and talking responsibility for your plagiarism!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-76782091153688910402012-06-04T23:43:36.646+01:002012-06-04T23:43:36.646+01:00"Further, you suspect that Webber would relis..."Further, you suspect that Webber would relish the opportunity to test himself against Alonso, who he clearly rates very highly, as well as to ruffle his feathers whenever he can. Having a Ferrari stint on his CV will also increase his post-F1 earning potential greatly."<br /><br />You've blatantly plagiarized that from Andrew Benson's BBC blog. Don't even try to deny it, it's beyond obvious. Pretend bedroom F1 journos are still subject to copyright laws, you know.<br /><br />This is what Benson wrote (only for the benefit of your other readers, as clearly you've already read it):<br />"It would vastly increase Webber's post-F1 earnings potential and he would relish the chance to test himself against Alonso, a friend whom Webber regards as the best driver in the world.<br /><br />Webber would not expect to beat him - in fact, he would almost certainly have to go to Ferrari on the understanding that Alonso was number one - but he would enjoy ruffling the Spaniard's feathers from time to time, as he almost certainly would."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-79665955333741182482012-06-04T21:11:20.405+01:002012-06-04T21:11:20.405+01:00What about Nico Rosberg?What about Nico Rosberg?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682262344930040012.post-8085848655342560042012-06-04T12:40:50.824+01:002012-06-04T12:40:50.824+01:00Graham :-)
Interesting apreciations, I'm stil...Graham :-)<br /><br />Interesting apreciations, I'm still in shock about Vettel going to Ferrari, even more that with Hamilton going there (something I would like to happen)<br /><br />But, shock apart, I see Webber as best candidate, and if not, I would go for Kovalainen.<br />The last seasons spent in Lotus-Caterham have made him grow in autoconficence (exists this word?) and his drivings on this seasons are being very good.<br />He's now a better driver and more mature than when he was at McLaren.<br /><br />Many thanks for the article, always a pleasant reading.Elenahttp://tertuliasdef1.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com