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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 31 2009, 08:36 PM (2,096 Views) | |
| Norbert | Jul 31 2009, 08:36 PM Post #1 |
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FOTA agreed that a one day test due to the nature of MS's return was acceptable. I would suggest that any new/replacement driver for any team should be offered this regardless of the circumstances due to the current ban restricting 'in car' experience for new/reserve drivers. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport...one/8178345.stm Edit: OK, that's a day's testing in a current car, assuming the FIA allow it. He;s already done some laps in a 2007 car with slicks at Maranello. |
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| Hissing Sid | Jul 31 2009, 09:51 PM Post #2 |
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Without wanting to "fan the flames " here Guys & Galls ... Why was Jaime Alguersuari not allowed a test at aged 19 as has never driven an F1 car & according to the red tops "The most dangerous man in F1 " Wheras statistically the greatest driver of all time is ...? I don't get it ..?
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| stradlin24 | Jul 31 2009, 10:07 PM Post #3 |
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because it's a different rule for the cheating german, as it always has been they are making up rules for scumacher as it goes along and people wonder why he's hated so much i so so so so wonder if McLaren has put Hakkinen in a car for a race and requested a days testing , would Ferrari have agreed to that? i very much doubt it |
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| Rob | Jul 31 2009, 10:09 PM Post #4 |
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Maybe they didn't think to ask. I'm a surprised as you. Ferrari had nothing to lose by asking, and if the FIA approve it a lot to gain. I'm guessing though that the difference between the situations of the replacements has something to do with it. STR sacked their driver knowing there was no in season testing, Massa got injured in an unforeseen accident. |
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| slbb2611 | Jul 31 2009, 10:24 PM Post #5 |
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I think the same thing probably would have been done for Alguersuari if there was the same length of time between when it was confirmed he would be driving in Hungary and the actual GP. Also STR didnt ask if the exception could be made and probably would have been granted if they had. |
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| ELUSIVEJIM | Jul 31 2009, 11:39 PM Post #6 |
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If you do not ask you do not get |
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| ELUSIVEJIM | Jul 31 2009, 11:39 PM Post #7 |
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To be honest you are correct but this again is the FIA not being able to run F1. I honest feel ANYONE replacing a driver should get time to test before his first gp. I just feel Ferrari are one step ahead of the game by asking the FIA. This again just point to stupid rules by a stupid bunch of people at the FIA who could not run a tap. We will have MORE accidents like Massa's if the FIA continue to ban testing and teams have to test cars on a race weekend. |
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| Brave_Lee_Flea | Aug 1 2009, 12:04 AM Post #8 |
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It's true that Schumacher has cheated at times during his career - but it's also true that for the most part he was punished for those indiscretions. It's true also that Ferrari play a very political game. For the above reasons I can't include Ferrari or Schumacher among my favourites but while I recognise the things that he did wrong I also recognise that he was one of the greatest drivers in F1 history. I am fascinated to see how well he will perform. I don't wonder why he is hated so much ... I don't think he is ... but I do wonder why you are so angry? |
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| flood1 | Aug 1 2009, 12:06 AM Post #9 |
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The other factor is whether STR did not ask because of the costs. Three things: 1. They choose to change drivers, not due to an unfortunate injury but a business choice. 2. There was no time to test the kid between the decision and the next race. 3. They did not have the cash to do so. Another note: Strad, your point of view is so predictable that maybe we can just codify your responses by giving them numbers, such as: 1. Cheat 2. German 3. Ferrari Then your responses could just be labeled "123" and then be done with, lol! However, seriously, I do not think he should be allowed to test. I think FOTA should have said no,no,no,no!!!! And Strad, I think that since Luca speaks for them he may have "influenced" their decision. I fully expect the FIA to say no, only because Ferrari, with Luca's leadership, have soured the "special" relationship with Max. So, even though I actually agree with you, I could not help myself, and I am giving you a hard time.
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| TheCompleteGuitarist | Aug 1 2009, 01:19 AM Post #10 |
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I'm guessing also that Ferrari have two perfectly good, up to race trim test drivers who probably don't need a days testing. Whereas, STRs test driver, who is now their racer has barely ever driven any F1 car let alone the one he's supposed to 'test' |
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| Rob | Aug 1 2009, 03:52 AM Post #11 |
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Can I have money for beer? |
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| Rob | Aug 1 2009, 03:55 AM Post #12 |
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If they do approve it I may have to take a few weeks off from here just to keep my sanity. |
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| Steelstallions | Aug 1 2009, 05:45 AM Post #13 |
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Our organisation has strict rules regarding expenses, change of hours and sick leave. They apply to everyone. That said many read the rules and interpret them as being totally in black in white and therefore never question what they read. My staff are fortunate enough to have me. Sure i cannot re-write the rules and when something has to be applied it has to be applied. But the reason I say fortunate to have me, I don't mind, only when the occasion seems just, to question the rules with senior HR as they do have something called discretionary powers. Guess what? by explaining the circumstances and how the rules are being unfair in the particular case in question, I more often than not get favourable outcomes for my staff. Then the other managers think I must have some senior HR guy in my pocket as they always seem to favour my staff. Moral of the story, IF YOU DON'T ASK YOU DON'T GET Then take pleasure in watching morons think up conspiracy theory's on what i achieve. |
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| Lex | Aug 1 2009, 06:46 AM Post #14 |
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hmm, I thought I was being facetious... http://the-pit-lane.co.uk/index.php?showto...post&p=11202008 If this decision is ratified, it should be made clear that absolutely NO development information should be fed back to Ferrari by Schumacher - that would turn the session into a true test session and give Ferrari an unfair advantage. Infact, immediately after testing, both cars should go into a Parc Fermée until the Friday morning practice sessions. |
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| Red Andy | Aug 1 2009, 08:52 AM Post #15 |
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Come on guys, no complaints. This is all perfectly within the rules:![]() See?
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