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Old 14 Dec 2007, 18:17 (Ref:2088960)   #1
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Will Kovalainen be a Mika or a Kimi Finn at McLaren?
So Finn Kovalainen confirmed at mclaren will he follow as champ like mika or have kimis bad luck there?
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 18:26 (Ref:2088964)   #2
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He's a clearly #2 there...
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 18:31 (Ref:2088965)   #3
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So you think lewis is strong enough to lead the team then?
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 18:35 (Ref:2088967)   #4
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LIke he already did ?
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 18:36 (Ref:2088969)   #5
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well he certainly deserves more respect than alonso does from the team i think alonso forgot that there isnt an "i" in team
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 19:07 (Ref:2088979)   #6
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With Hamilton as teammate? Doubt that. Besides, he didn't really shone at Renault, did he?
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 19:08 (Ref:2088980)   #7
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Q. Lewis has been with the team for many years and consequently has a strong relationship with the team and management - are you worried that this will affect you settling into the team?

HK: Not at all. It's up to me to build relationships with the team and the people around me, and I know everybody is excited about me joining, so I don't think that will be a problem at all. The one thing that has struck me so far is just how professional and dedicated the team is, and I know they will work so hard to give me the best opportunity. Also after the 2007 season I don't think there can be any doubt that the team is totally committed to equality amongst its drivers and I like that.
Exactly the right attitude to have methinks. It's a win-win situation in my eyes. Lewis fans should be happy as they will have someone in the team who will push Lewis without throwing his toys out of the pram. Heikki fans should be happy as he'll (hopefully) have some awesome machinery at his disposal to show his speed and ability against someone who is recognised by many as arguably being one of the best drivers on the grid.*


*Let's not get into an argument over Lewis' quality here please
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 19:17 (Ref:2088985)   #8
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Personally, whilst Lewis is a great driver, I don't think he is much of a team person. Especially if he was classed as the #2 in that time. He hasn't been a number 2 before, so why should he settle for it now?
Hopefully with Heikki, he can get some better results than Hammy.
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Heikki will neither be a Mika or a Kimi. He will be an ideal backup to Lewis though. Fast enough to keep him honest, there to pick up the pieces when he goes wrong.

I don't therefore see him winning a title. And if he has Kimi's so called "luck", then that is down to McLaren forgetting how to make a reliable car again.
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A Heikki IMO.
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 20:29 (Ref:2089023)   #13
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You put your left leg in
Your left leg out
In, out, in, out,
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You do the Heikke Keikke and you turn around...
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 20:31 (Ref:2089025)   #14
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...and find an offer of a McLaren drive.
Oh, Heikke Keikke Keikke...
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 20:52 (Ref:2089034)   #15
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He will be an ideal backup to Lewis though. Fast enough to keep him honest, there to pick up the pieces when he goes wrong.
So in other words he will be another DC?
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Nah, when Mika had a bad day DC was only there to finish behind Michael.
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 21:26 (Ref:2089053)   #17
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Kovi is good. Sure Lewis will be #1 at McLaren no matter what spin Ron puts on it but Kovi is class and this will shine through. Remember, it took a long time for Kimi to finally win the title. Go Kovi!

I'm excited about next year. Kimi, Hamilton and Alonso in different teams with Rosberg & Kovi there too. Shame Vettel isn't in a decent car and then the Bee Ems will be quick too. Could be a vintage season...
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A good choice by McLaren given the options they had available I think, Kovalinen will make a good number 2 driver.
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Old 14 Dec 2007, 22:30 (Ref:2089113)   #19
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A good choice by McLaren given the options they had available I think, Kovalinen will make a good number 2 driver.
He's not a number 2 driver in the typical sense though
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He's not a number 2 driver in the typical sense though
Yes, he's not a contracted No. 2 (remember them?)

However, I should imagine he'll become the de facto No.2 when it becomes apparent that Lewis is that bit quicker.
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Yes, he's not a contracted No. 2 (remember them?)

However, I should imagine he'll become the de facto No.2 when it becomes apparent that Lewis is that bit quicker.
Let's see (though you are probably right!!). Kovi is no slouch though.
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He's probably a small level below Alonso. Hence Lewis will be kept on his toes, but not troubled to the point where the titles go out of the window.

Also, Kovaleinen will simply be grateful to have a seat and not start demanding number one status!
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I'm pretty sure he's a stabilished #2 already.
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He's probably a small level below Alonso. Hence Lewis will be kept on his toes, but not troubled to the point where the titles go out of the window.

Also, Kovaleinen will simply be grateful to have a seat and not start demanding number one status!
You're probably right but it will be interesting to see how things lie after ther first four or five races of 08. I have a feeling that Kovi could be the real deal - make sure and come back to me during 08 if he's not - the humble pie is in the oven as I type!!
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