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Monteiro targetting return to F1 in 08
Topic Started: Feb 13 2007, 01:11 PM (139 Views)
dcoulthard19
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http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=38475

He says he rejected testing roles for this season.

I think he will find it hard to walk straight into a seat in 2008 with all the talent coming through and he was beaten by Albers last season.

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Was he? You see, Albers IMO made just as little impact. Only reason why Albers is staying is because he is Dutch. I would be surprised to see Monteiro return...in 2005 I'd say he did quite well considering, but last year, no.
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Speedworx
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Tiago deserves to still be in F1. He has more talent than Liuzzi!
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Monty
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I wouldnt say so Liuzzi won the f3000 title before he went to redbull and clearly has alot of talent i think he will be much improved this year after a full years experience under his belt. Albers last year i would say was much better than Monteiro especially towards the end of the season he usually got through to Q2.
I think he genuinely deserves his place in f1 and if he gets a break in a better team he should have quite a long career in f1.
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I was disappointed to see Monteiro without a seat - he impressed me in 2005 (his drive at Spa was particularly good, drive of the day in my opinion). In 2006, though, something was lacking; maybe if he'd accepted a testing role he would be in with a better chance of a race seat for 2008, but as it stands it's unlikely he'll be back.
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Red Andy,Feb 13 2007
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I was disappointed to see Monteiro without a seat - he impressed me in 2005 (his drive at Spa was particularly good, drive of the day in my opinion). In 2006, though, something was lacking; maybe if he'd accepted a testing role he would be in with a better chance of a race seat for 2008, but as it stands it's unlikely he'll be back.

Talking of accepting a test drive and later getting a race drive, i wonder if Barrichello is so poor again this season then will Klien get his seat in 08?
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DavidColthard202,Feb 13 2007
04:20 PM
Talking of accepting a test drive and later getting a race drive, i wonder if Barrichello is so poor again this season then will Klien get his seat in 08?

It's certainly a possibility - I think the year away will help Klien focus himself and he will come back a better racer.
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Yea he is still young and has a few years of experience, he has proved he can be quick and with a years testing i think puting him in the honda for 08 would be a good move.
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Montiero is underrated. Give him a good car, and he will do well.
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Lord Tau,Feb 13 2007
04:44 PM
Montiero is underrated. Give him a good car, and he will do well.

I would say he was overated to be honest. <angel>
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I would say he was overated to be honest


I agree
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