Which 2009 F1 rookies deserve a 2010 drive? - Page 2

SchumacherM · November 4th, 2009, 3:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fochkoph

I can't believe someone voted for Grosjean.

You rang?

Necx0 · November 4th, 2009, 11:15 PM

Well Toyota gone, thats Kobayoshi out.

Jocó · November 4th, 2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Necx0

Well Toyota gone, thats Kobayoshi out.

It's not over yet, I'm sure he caught the attention of the new teams.

Necx0 · November 4th, 2009, 11:37 PM

But he has no money. Unless Toyota are willing to dip into their coffers and sponsor him somewhere, which won't happen. There are a LOT of names on the list before Kobayoshi.

Don't get me wrong the guy is fast enough to deserve a drive, more so than Nakajima does probably. But I would say at the moment he isn't even the best available Japanese driver, that goes to Sato.

fochkoph · November 5th, 2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SchumacherM

You rang?

Wait, how does Kobayashi have 100% of the votes?

matyas · November 5th, 2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fochkoph

Wait, how does Kobayashi have 100% of the votes?

Multiple choice poll?

I do think though that Kobayashi is the most deserving of the lot. He really outdid himself in his 2 races.

Devon · November 9th, 2009, 10:04 AM

I wouldn't mind seeing Kobayashi, Buemi and Alguersuari on the grid next year.

ViperVX · November 9th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Buemi is a definite candidate for a spot, probably to replace Weber in Red Bull in 2011. Algersuari, if he keeps his seat in STR, probably has 6-7 races to do something, otherwise he's a goner. Gro should quit now, Toyota must buy a seat for KK at least for half a season, could be in Ranault, STR or even Sauber.

Red_Bull · November 9th, 2009, 2:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperVX

Buemi is a definite candidate for a spot, probably to replace Weber in Red Bull in 2011.

See, I don't get that. Webber has done just as well as Vettel this season, who's touted as the next big talent and will likely end up in a Ferrari or McLaren seat before too long. So why is it Webber who is always going to be replaced by a Raikkonen, or a Buemi, or etc? Sure he's the wrong side of 30 but I still rate him as one of the top five drivers in the sport. The Vettel/Webber partnership is a strong one and Red Bull would be seriously insane to break it up voluntarily. Besides, Vettel is most likely going to head to Ferrari in 2011 or 2012 so Red Bull will need AMW more than ever.

Buemi has some talent but I dont think he'll rock the establishment and I certainly can't justify a reason why he might be a candidate to replace Webber, beyond those which are political. A more obvious solution would be for him to replace Vettel when he eventually leaves.

As for the rest; Alguersuari, Grosjean and even the impressive Kobayashi would benefit greatly from more testing.

View Poll Results: Which 2009 F1 rookies deserve a 2010 drive?
Jaime Alguersuari	12	12.90%
Sebastien Buemi	50	53.76%
Romain Grosjean	2	2.15%
Kamui Kobayashi	92	98.92%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 93. You must log in to vote in this poll.

November 4th, 2009, 11:15 PM	#22
Necx0 Joined: Jun 21st, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hobart, Tasmania Age: 23 Posts: 2,103 Car: R31 Skyline, Charade rally car Rep Power: 29	Well Toyota gone, thats Kobayoshi out. __________________ "There were no speed limits then, because homosexuality hadn't been invented yet" - J. Clarkson

November 4th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#24
Necx0 Joined: Jun 21st, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hobart, Tasmania Age: 23 Posts: 2,103 Car: R31 Skyline, Charade rally car Rep Power: 29	But he has no money. Unless Toyota are willing to dip into their coffers and sponsor him somewhere, which won't happen. There are a LOT of names on the list before Kobayoshi. Don't get me wrong the guy is fast enough to deserve a drive, more so than Nakajima does probably. But I would say at the moment he isn't even the best available Japanese driver, that goes to Sato. __________________ "There were no speed limits then, because homosexuality hadn't been invented yet" - J. Clarkson

November 9th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#27
Devon Joined: Jun 18th, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Location: Australia Age: 22 Posts: 2,953 Car: 2008 MY09 Subaru Impreza RX Rep Power: 32	I wouldn't mind seeing Kobayashi, Buemi and Alguersuari on the grid next year. __________________

November 9th, 2009, 12:22 PM	#28
ViperVX Joined: Dec 27th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 23 Posts: 1,161 Rep Power: 27	Buemi is a definite candidate for a spot, probably to replace Weber in Red Bull in 2011. Algersuari, if he keeps his seat in STR, probably has 6-7 races to do something, otherwise he's a goner. Gro should quit now, Toyota must buy a seat for KK at least for half a season, could be in Ranault, STR or even Sauber. __________________ Top Gear Rullz 4ever!

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