Cellos88GT
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The "contract" didn't say anything about the performance of the last 2 or 3 years. The article mentions that they're talking about the performance of this year.
The "contract" didn't say anything about the performance of the last 2 or 3 years. The article mentions that they're talking about the performance of this year.
Money.If they prove to be at the top of their game or on equal footing with McLaren or RBR, what is left to push a driver to sign a contract with them? History. Ferrari has a lot of that and to be a part of that history is pretty special.
Money.
The history of Ferrari is to treat drivers like crap because they've been bestowed with the honor of driving a Ferrari and so were expected to perform. Enzo Ferrari was infamous for setting drivers against each other by sh*t stirring that they might be replaced... a management philosophy that has continued to this day.
That such history would encourage drivers to join Ferrari is laughable.
I'm sure RBR can match whatever Ferrari is "offering", so I don't think money has as much say as you might think. Many drivers have stated in the past that driving for one of the top storied teams would be a unique opportunity. As outrageous of an idea that may be to you, not every driver out there sees it the same way.
I'm not sure where this idea of 'storied' teams is coming in, yes Ferrari have a long history, but so does McLaren and he's not being linked to them. More to the point Red Bull are miles ahead on results vs. races entered while Ferrari have had a poor few years.
Wasn't Button caught saying in an interview that he's always had a dream of driving for McLaren (prior to being on McLaren of course), Ferrari, or Williams?
And your point is? Probably the worst example you can bring up considering how comfortable Button is at Mclaren.
My point is that there are drivers that want to race for storied teams.
Well feel free to provide a source.
Q: When you look back two years - when it dawned on you that you would not stay with Ross Brawn?s team - how happy are you now about how it?s turned out?
JB: Well, first of all it is never an easy decision to make when you?ve just won the world championship to leave that team - especially when you have been with that team for so long. It was our goal to win the championship and we had fought for that dream for six years - and finally we won it. So we?d fulfilled our goal and I was looking for another challenge - to race with another team alongside a very competitive team mate, but also to race for a team that has won multiple titles. That idea was very exciting for me. There were three teams when I was growing up: one was McLaren, one was Ferrari and one was Williams. And McLaren is the one that gave me the best opportunity for the future.
Oh please, the usual Ferrari excuse.
Money.
The history of Ferrari is to treat drivers like crap because they've been bestowed with the honor of driving a Ferrari and so were expected to perform. Enzo Ferrari was infamous for setting drivers against each other by sh*t stirring that they might be replaced... a management philosophy that has continued to this day.
That such history would encourage drivers to join Ferrari is laughable.
We've yet to see any evidence that Webber is actually considering a move to Ferrari, the only source of these rumours has been leaks from Ferrari.. which is the sort of leaky bullshit they always do: throughout a season loads of people get tipped for a Ferrari drive as the team looks to exert pressure on its existing drivers.
I'm not sure where this idea of 'storied' teams is coming in, yes Ferrari have a long history, but so does McLaren and he's not being linked to them. More to the point Red Bull are miles ahead on results vs. races entered while Ferrari have had a poor few years.
Why did Alonso join McLaren in 2007 after he'd had a stellar year with Renault in 2006? Because of the history, prestige and the higher salary that McLaren could afford from sponsors who saw the team for what it's worth. Why do McLaren and Ferrari get more than anyone from sponsorship? Why did Fisichella join Ferrari for a small stint in 2009 knowing Ferrari were doing really bad and that he'd be out of a race seat in 2010? Prestige mothertrucker.
Wow, someone who actually has ferrari in his username defending them. It's like a little fanboy clich?.
You provide two examples, Alonso for whom you actually mention "the higher salary". And Fisichella who was swapping an entirely mid-field Force India for a front-of-the-pack Ferrari: nothing to do with history, it was a better car.
And Fisichella who was swapping an entirely mid-field Force India for a front-of-the-pack Ferrari: nothing to do with history, it was a better car.
You provide two examples, Alonso for whom you actually mention "the higher salary". And Fisichella who was swapping an entirely mid-field Force India for a front-of-the-pack Ferrari: nothing to do with history, it was a better car.
Dude, naw... :lol: Everyones theory on FG of Cellos, Gman, mpicco and me being raging fanboys with blindfolds is set in concrete...and when WE say the F60 was a stinking pile of horse shit...there's something there.
I'll be more than happy to work for Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, heck, all of the teams.