Michael Schumacher has taken to karting now that his test with the Ferrari F60 was made impossible. Schumacher and Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer were present at the Lonato karting circuit in Italy as to get more seat time in a race chassis, although not quite a single seater like the one he'll be driving in Valencia later this month.
ISLAMATRON wrote:So you think costs will remain the same if everyone starts running 2007 machines in a semi 2009 spec on GP2 tires bought off of Ebay(as jason.parker.86 suggests)
The regulations have a provision built in just for this situation. A team names two drivers, and two test/reserve drivers. In case one of the primary race drivers is unable to compete, then one of the test/reserve drivers takes his place. For Ferrari, Badoeur or Gene fall within this classification.bhallg2k wrote:Ferrari, on the other hand, were forced to replace Massa. This wasn't something they were seeking out, and it seems entirely fair to me that his replacement get the opportunity to test since this situation was unforeseen and unplanned.
Just found this one:mx_tifosi wrote:Does anyone have a link to an article about STR requesting a test for Alguersuari?
"We asked for a test permission for Alguersuari before the Hungarian GP and it was turned down," said Mateschitz. "So why should we approve an exemption for a seven-time-champion after this?
Yes and that is also a viable method for anyone to follow as well, except for whatever reason, they chose not to. For all intents and purpose, Jaime should be out in something that is faster than an F3 car before he got in a F1 car. Be it as old F1 car, or have him somehow raced in a GP2 race or something....or hell, an older champcar or something.....On the front of physical demand, any driver really needs to be verified that they can handle something for prolong period, then be allowed to go on the track for the race weekend....personally that should be a pre-requisite for super license, be it as a new driver in JA's case, or in Michael's case, an re-issue after being away from the sport. Anything extra, like what MS will likely be doing now, is gravy....DaveKillens wrote: This whole business about Schumacher running laps in a 2 year-old car is purely to assist Schumacher in his return to competition. Although this is not in opposition to the regulations, it is definitely pushing the boundaries in sportsmanship that is supposed to exist between teams. Oh well, this only supports my belief that Ferrari does not play well with others.
Untrue. The regulations do not stipulate that a team name four drivers, only that a maximum of four drivers may be used in a season.DaveKillens wrote:The regulations have a provision built in just for this situation. A team names two drivers, and two test/reserve drivers. In case one of the primary race drivers is unable to compete, then one of the test/reserve drivers takes his place. For Ferrari, Badoeur or Gene fall within this classification.
Other teams, such as STR, follow the regulations. But not only have Ferrari chosen to ignore this regulation, but they also have the brass balls to request special dispensation to allow testing by Schumacher.
If Gene or Badoeur were not considered race-worthy by Ferrari and they have to scramble to find an acceptable driver to replace Massa, then it's ferrari's problem. They made a mistake in driver selection, and have to live with just one more bad decision.
The rules are supposed to be applied fairly and evenly to all, without exceptions.
Do not confuse Massa's personal tragedy with Ferrari's need to find a replacement.
But since it is reported now they asked for the exact same thing, what is the difference between STR and Ferrari? That the one didn't even get reported and the other get a shitstorm of criticism just for asking?DaveKillens wrote:...Other teams, such as STR, follow the regulations. But not only have Ferrari chosen to ignore this regulation, but they also have the brass balls to request special dispensation to allow testing by Schumacher.
Of course it is. They said so themselves. They wanted this so Schumi could be better prepared. Is it really that inappropriate for an athlete to want to train before competing?!DaveKillens wrote:This whole business about Schumacher running laps in a 2 year-old car is purely to assist Schumacher in his return to competition.
Please provide an example of a F1 team that "plays well with others"! McLaren? Williams and FI? The DDD trio? Renault? RBR - STR?DaveKillens wrote:Although this is not in opposition to the regulations, it is definitely pushing the boundaries in sportsmanship that is supposed to exist between teams. Oh well, this only supports my belief that Ferrari does not play well with others.
You are asuuming FOTA serves all the teams in it, when in actuality it is all about Ferrari and toyOTAmx_tifosi wrote:I wonder who STR asked though, since Norbert Haug said they never got that request. If FOTA recieve a request then every team should be notified right?
Something is off about this.
And it's fair that Schumacher was denied the test. The owner of the F2007 should be ready to have it strung out by Schumacher once again though...
Yet BMW, Red Bull, STR, Brawn, McLaren and Renault all stood with Ferrari and Toyota, and threatened to walk out on the FIA a few weeks ago. A FAR larger issue than a one day test, and they all stood together.ISLAMATRON wrote: You are asuuming FOTA serves all the teams in it, when in actuality it is all about Ferrari and toyOTA
Ever heard the term "politics makes strange bed fellows"? most of those teams were fighting for a bigger piece of the FOM pie, which I hope they all got with the new concorde( they clearly deserve it), their best bet was to bite the bullet and team up with the likes of Ferrari. Hoping Ferrari wouldnt sell them out like last time.The FOZ wrote:Yet BMW, Red Bull, STR, Brawn, McLaren and Renault all stood with Ferrari and Toyota, and threatened to walk out on the FIA a few weeks ago. A FAR larger issue than a one day test, and they all stood together.ISLAMATRON wrote: You are asuuming FOTA serves all the teams in it, when in actuality it is all about Ferrari and toyOTA
To reply in kind,ISLAMATRON wrote:Ever heard the term "politics makes strange bed fellows"? most of those teams were fighting for a bigger piece of the FOM pie, which I hope they all got with the new concorde( they clearly deserve it), their best bet was to bite the bullet and team up with the likes of Ferrari. Hoping Ferrari wouldnt sell them out like last time.The FOZ wrote:Yet BMW, Red Bull, STR, Brawn, McLaren and Renault all stood with Ferrari and Toyota, and threatened to walk out on the FIA a few weeks ago. A FAR larger issue than a one day test, and they all stood together.ISLAMATRON wrote: You are asuuming FOTA serves all the teams in it, when in actuality it is all about Ferrari and toyOTA
Priceless!Like many other drivers, David Coulthard had been linked with Felipe Massa's vacant seat, but he seemed to scoff at the reliability of those rumours in conversation with Britain's Daily Telegraph.
"Well, I couldn't keep up with Kimi when I was at McLaren so what f*****g chance would I have now?!" said the Scot.
DC is way too frank about himself.