F1 Schumacher going to Mercedes GP?

[fortuner]

Not sure it's a good idea... he may not be as competitive as before, with his age of over 40 and the lack of training since it's been several years he didn't race an F1.

However, I think it could be a brilliant strategic move. Even it Schumi turns out to be slower than Hami and co, he'll still be fast. And he will be precious in terms of car development, and Rosberg will learn a huge lot with him about how you calibrate the car, how you develop it, how you deal with its flaws and how you cure them.

He's more than a mere driver, he knows everything a driver could about the engineering, strategics, and more.

Yeah i was never his fan becasu e he was at ferrari but no doubt he knows it all regarding F1 an it will be a great boost for the team,Imagine the sponsirship and the fans and excitement it give to mercedes Gp i say its a masterstroke by mercedes gp

 

[Centurion]

Say hello to Mercedes-Schumacher GP

 

[Monster]

I know the rumors have been going on for almost a month but I still find it strange to see Schumacher in anything other than red. If only Alonso didn't join Ferrari one year earlier than he is suppose to.

 

[Centurion]

I know the rumors have been going on for almost a month but I still find it strange to see Schumacher in anything other than red. If only Alonso didn't join Ferrari one year earlier than he is suppose to.

It goes to show that there is nothing called loyalty in F1. Next-up is Hamilton getting into a red overall.

 

[klier]

This is so cool!!!!

ALONSO: BYE BYE!!!

 

[Centurion]

This is so cool!!!!

ALONSO: BYE BYE!!!

Alonso already beat Schumi twice in the past

My 2 cents are that Button will be the donkey of 2010. His driving skills are simply not on the level of Alonso, Hamilton and Schumi. I'm even doubtful whether he's better than Massa or Vettel.

 

[Centurion]

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[Imhotep Evil]

It goes to show that there is nothing called loyalty in F1. Next-up is Hamilton getting into a red overall.

Well Schu was loyal to Ross Brawn, and vice-versa.

 

[Remy Zero]

It goes to show that there is nothing called loyalty in F1. Next-up is Hamilton getting into a red overall.

In all fairness, I've always felt MS was pushed out of Ferrari by LdM, to make way for Kimi. Like it or not, both MS and Jean Todt's body language pre and post Monza race said everything.

Michael wouldn't have returned if he didn't feel like he was forced to retire early. But then again, based on the interview you posted on the previous post, MS himself indicated that after 3 years, he feels re-charged and fresh. Well, i have no doubt at all. Look at his face. Doesn't look like he aged a bit since Brazil 2006.

We'll have MS, Alonso, Massa, Vettel, Button, and Hamilton....next year's gonna be really epic. I'm gonna buy the Malaysian GP grandstand seat in January, as soon as they start selling the tix

 

[Centurion]

We'll have MS, Alonso, Massa, Vettel, Button, and Hamilton....next year's gonna be really epic.

And so will the glory of winning WDC 2010. Four world champions, two highly competent top drivers plus a potential dark horse, Nico Rosberg. If you ask me, the power will lie with jean Todt and the stewards. Alonso, Hamilton and Schumi are merciless and will attempt overtaking even if there's a risk of a DNF. This will result in some hard judged and potential breach of rules.

Another challenge will be for top teams to manage thier drivers. Although unwritten, we all know that Hamilton, Schumi and Alonso will be the no.1 drivers of their respective teams, and their co-drivers know this but will expect a fair internal game.

Best of all is the banishment of refuling, meaning that there will be no possiblity of playing around with fuel strategies to compensate for a poor car or poor driver.

As far as the tyre strategies go, I expect the cautious drivers and teams for opt for a one stopper while the braver drivers will favour a two stopper strategy.

 

[VroomVroom]

Welcome back old boy!

 

[Deleted member 25]

Alonso already beat Schumi twice in the past

Michelin-Alonso beat Ms-Ferrari twice.

My 2 cents are that Button will be the donkey of 2010. His driving skills are simply not on the level of Alonso, Hamilton and Schumi. I'm even doubtful whether he's better than Massa or Vettel.

If anything Button's style will be very suited to next year's car.

 

[Centurion]

If anything Button's style will be very suited to next year's car.

Suited to next year's car, yes.
Suited to next year's competative top field, no.

Nuring your tires is easy when you got a car that's technically 1 years ahead of the competation. But try cruising gently when other drivers have a comparable car. Button's driving style scores points but doesn't win championships when the field is competative. Not to discredit Button he is a solid driver but this year his triumph was down to the wide gap between his car and the others.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Haha what ? Sorry Luw but i am rather perplex, what do you mean by his style scores points but doesn't win championship ? His driving style will help him beacuse he's very gentle on his tyres and that will help tyre management that will be crucial next year.

 

[Centurion]

Haha what ? Sorry Luw but i am rather perplex, what do you mean by his style scores points but doesn't win championship ? His driving style will help him beacuse he's very gentle on his tyres and that will help tyre management that will be crucial next year.

I'm just saying that curtsey of the phenomal car he had this year, he was able to drive gently because he really didn't have to push hard -- during the first 7 races that is. The circumstances were exceptional, and he knows it himself which is why he is trying to prove himself worthy of the title as a champion by sitting in the same car as Hamilton. Hell, Button even said that Red Bull's engine failures did make life a bit easier for him. Sponsors and the public aren't fazed either. Cautious driving doesn't prevail under circumstances when rivalary is great i.e when you are not in the best car or don't start on pole.

Strongest driver next year, will be the one who can do just that. My money is on Schumi, Alonso or Lewis. They all have the ego and competative edge to win even when they don't start on pole, and are fearless when it comes to overtaking. Button didn't come alive until Brazil and Abu Dhabi when the pressure was off and he suddenly had the balls to bull ruch through the field to secure his championship. Prior to that, he was like a frozen fish stick and drove super cautious.

Massa falls into the same basket as Button. He's fast, dependable and awesome when everything works great, but when the sun isn't shining or the car doesn't work perfectly, you hardly see him trying to overtake a fellow top car.

I'm undecided about Vettel. There is nothing negative to say about him because he's a fantastic driver with a great personality and promising future. I haven't been able to fully assess him as he has yet been given a chance to properly compete with the top drivers.

And now with a whopping 12 point gap between1st finisher and 4th place, aggressiveness can pay off big time and will separate the true F1 heros from the champions.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Well that's much clearer, you are in fact talking about general attitude, hunger and fighting spirit, not really about driving style which refers more to the driving technique, i would say that i agree on most points except that Massa is no longer a ralf schumacher and he has proved it these last two years, yet he will never be recognized

 

[Remy Zero]

MS coming back is probably one of the best Christmas gift...

 

[Remy Zero]

And so will the glory of winning WDC 2010. Four world champions, two highly competent top drivers plus a potential dark horse, Nico Rosberg. If you ask me, the power will lie with jean Todt and the stewards. Alonso, Hamilton and Schumi are merciless and will attempt overtaking even if there's a risk of a DNF. This will result in some hard judged and potential breach of rules.

Another challenge will be for top teams to manage thier drivers. Although unwritten, we all know that Hamilton, Schumi and Alonso will be the no.1 drivers of their respective teams, and their co-drivers know this but will expect a fair internal game.

Best of all is the banishment of refuling, meaning that there will be no possiblity of playing around with fuel strategies to compensate for a poor car or poor driver.

As far as the tyre strategies go, I expect the cautious drivers and teams for opt for a one stopper while the braver drivers will favour a two stopper strategy.

I agree. But don't forget, the teams nearly quit F1 and formed a rival series last year. I'm pretty sure Jean Todt won't thread on that thin line. They learnt the lesson the hard way. This time, if there's any meddling, fiddling, or politics, the teams will leave. Make no mistake about that.

About your analysis on strategy, i expect Schumi, Button and possibly Vettel to do well. They all know how to nurse the car around, as well as managing with just 1 tank of fuel.

I've said it before, the refuelling ban is probably one of the best rule change, because, it encourages overtaking on the track, not in the pits, just like the 80s and early 90s.

 

[Centurion]

^^
Overtaking should increase but the car will play a vital role. With same fuel load, same tires and highly identical strategy, whoever has the best car will be in a great position.

Well that's much clearer, you are in fact talking about general attitude, hunger and fighting spirit, not really about driving style which refers more to the driving technique, i would say that i agree on most points except that Massa is no longer a ralf schumacher and he has proved it these last two years, yet he will never be recognized

Well attitude is what influence driving style, doesn't it? If you're a coward, you'll play it safe and be content with mere point scoring. If you're aggressive, you attack everyone in the first corner of Spa, or try to chase down the one in 3nd position in the final lap of Monza

Oh Massa has improved majorly, but I still don't think his that great because he's often as good as the car is. I've yet to see him shine on a day when the car hasn't put him on pole. He's basically a younger Barchello

 

[Remy Zero]

^^
Overtaking should increase but the car will play a vital role. With same fuel load, same tires and highly identical strategy, whoever has the best car will be in a great position.

Yes, car will definitely play a role here. Gone were the days when we had a great driver in a crap car, yet he still managed to squeeze a win or two outta it.

Drivers aside, 2010 will be epic. IIRC, there won't be any KERs, right?