Fisi to Willams?

Led ZeppF1 · 15 Jul 2004, 07:44 (Ref:1037024)

This news comes from Turun Sanomat/Heikki Kulta.

Heikki Kulta reports that in Sunday night (in Silverstone) it has been found out that Fisichella has already announced to Peter Sauber that he is leaving the team after this season. This means contract with Williams.

http://www.turunsanomat.fi/f1/?ts=1,...593,2004-07-13

I hope its true.

*Edit - and until it's confirmed I'll add a ? - Wrex*

spider · 15 Jul 2004, 08:30 (Ref:1037056)

Would love to see this happen. Would be fascinated to see how he'd get on in a top car...second thoughts, he better not join Williams then!!!

Gt_R · 15 Jul 2004, 08:32 (Ref:1037060)

There isn't really many drivers who are worthy of a Williams drive...and by guessing, journalists actually have a good chance of making the right guess..

So while Fisi is a good option, of a few guys, i'd only believe when both parties announce it.

It'd be good to see Fisi in Williams..he deserve it.

Inigo Montoya · 15 Jul 2004, 08:35 (Ref:1037063)

This is enough for me to interrupt my vacation in Italy and respond. checked all through the press today, and I see nothing about this. Believe me, if it were true, the Italian press would be all over it.

Btw, was I the only one impressed with his last to 6th last weekend?

Forza Fisico!

Glen · 15 Jul 2004, 08:44 (Ref:1037070)

Fisi and Webber in 2005? Wow - that would be great.

spider · 15 Jul 2004, 09:04 (Ref:1037077)

Inigo, there was a thread dedicated to Fisi's performance! It was noticed! Never seen so many compliments for the Roman!

He's destroyed every team-mate he's had, so surely there's no-one more deserving for a top drive than him. The drive he put in at Brazil '03 was sensational - just keeping the thing on the road was impressive enough, but cutting his way through to the front was incredible.

Fisi deserves a top drive and I really hope he lands one...go Fisico!

Kicking-back · 15 Jul 2004, 09:12 (Ref:1037079)

I wonder how Webber will feel about it?

spider · 15 Jul 2004, 09:17 (Ref:1037084)

Well, Fisi has beaten all his team-mates, and he'll know Fisi's speed from testing for the Benetton team in '01. I'm sure Webber will know that if he beats Giancarlo it'll only help his reputation. Fisi is super-quick though, and has already beaten Ralf, Button, Wurz, Massa, Firman and Sato so I'm sure Fisi won't fear Mark. It'll be an interesting duel! One that could hopefully push Williams forward.

1200Datto27 · 15 Jul 2004, 09:28 (Ref:1037094)

Could he be going to Toyota, or Renault, or Jaguar, or Ferrari, or Minardi, or Jordan? All of these teams may have a spare seat available for next year as well.

Scott75 · 15 Jul 2004, 10:32 (Ref:1037147)

I wouldn't be surprised if he's going to Renault and Trulli to Toyota. As for who will be Webber's teammate maybe Heidfeld (Cause he's German) but I'm only guessing.

dcp2685 · 15 Jul 2004, 11:00 (Ref:1037162)

Quote:

Originally posted by Led ZeppF1
This news comes from Turun Sanomat/Heikki Kulta.

Heikki Kulta reports that in Sunday night (in Silverstone) it has been found out that Fisichella has already announced to Peter Sauber that he is leaving the team after this season. This means contract with Williams.

http://www.turunsanomat.fi/f1/?ts=1,...593,2004-07-13

I hope its true.

*Edit - and until it's confirmed I'll add a ? - Wrex*

Ok i think i understood five words out of that link. And they are...

- Webber
- Fisichella
- Jacques Villenuve
- Flavio Briatore
- Davidsonin

Wow imagine that.......

Bleu · 15 Jul 2004, 13:03 (Ref:1037252)

Not exact translation, but main parts:

According to Turun Sanomat, the biggest favourite, Mark Webber, - or his manager Flavio Briatore is playing himself out of the chase on the Williams seat.

Webber tries to interfere signing of Jacques Villeneuve or Giancarlo Fisichella as his team-mate.

On Sunday night it was revealed that Fisichella has announced Peter Sauber that he will leave the team at the end of the season. This would mean him driving Williams.

For Fisichella it doesn't matter who is his team-mate.

Sauber is a team boss who likes young guns. Replacing Fisichella he will choose slightly more experienced BAR-Honda tester Anthony Davidson.

Logrence · 15 Jul 2004, 13:58 (Ref:1037295)

I heard Sauber wanted to run Timo Glock and David Coulthard...

spider · 15 Jul 2004, 14:25 (Ref:1037319)

Erm, don't think that line-up is going to happen! Massa has a contract for 2005 with Sauber...

dcp2685 · 15 Jul 2004, 14:58 (Ref:1037337)

Quote:

Originally posted by Bleu
Not exact translation, but main parts:

According to Turun Sanomat, the biggest favourite, Mark Webber, - or his manager Flavio Briatore is playing himself out of the chase on the Williams seat.

Webber tries to interfere signing of Jacques Villeneuve or Giancarlo Fisichella as his team-mate.

On Sunday night it was revealed that Fisichella has announced Peter Sauber that he will leave the team at the end of the season. This would mean him driving Williams.

For Fisichella it doesn't matter who is his team-mate.

Sauber is a team boss who likes young guns. Replacing Fisichella he will choose slightly more experienced BAR-Honda tester Anthony Davidson.

Thanks

Logrence · 15 Jul 2004, 15:23 (Ref:1037354)

Quote:

Originally posted by spider
Erm, don't think that line-up is going to happen! Massa has a contract for 2005 with Sauber...

When was a contract ever worth anything in Formula One?

Kicking-back · 15 Jul 2004, 17:20 (Ref:1037453)

It would at least have to be bought out - you can't just tear it up.

topgirl · 15 Jul 2004, 17:20 (Ref:1037454)

Bleu, could you give me a rough tranlation of the article in turunsanomat today about Kovalainen & Montagny and Minardi next year? -thats all I can understand.

(Sorry for putting this here, I cant seem to send emails at the moment).

Mark Webber · 16 Jul 2004, 09:20 (Ref:1037941)

Quote:

Originally posted by Kicking-back
I wonder how Webber will feel about it?

Webber was with Fissi at renualt I don't see it as a problem at all nor would he .

I don't see it Fissi wants the Ferrari gig so bad why risk it with williams

Led ZeppF1 · 16 Jul 2004, 09:29 (Ref:1037943)

Well, Ferrari are already full not just for 2005 but also for 2006 as well. So, Williams seat was realistic chance for Fisi.

And, if he shined in top team like Williams, he will or still have another chance to get Ferrari's seat.

Logrence · 17 Jul 2004, 13:17 (Ref:1038985)

According to Autosport, Flavio is getting Williams to hire Fisichella out to Renault (so Flav can avoid paying all that money), or else he won't let Frank have Mark Webber.

This leaves Sauber with Anthony Davidson at the top of their list, and Trulli on his way to Toyota.

Dani Filth · 17 Jul 2004, 16:08 (Ref:1039055)

my head is spinning already .. why not Webber at Renault ..??? why doesn't Flavio wants him at Renault ?

1200Datto27 · 17 Jul 2004, 23:00 (Ref:1039311)

As mentioned before, FA and MW at Renault will in FB's eyes lessen the value of one of his drivers, and he does not want to do that.

Mark Webber · 18 Jul 2004, 00:55 (Ref:1039344)

Davidson will stay as BAR tester he has already said they is not $$$ for a seat next year .

I still think Nick will get the gig at Will's next though IMHO J.Vill would be awesome to have back

badger1963 · 19 Jul 2004, 20:44 (Ref:1040705)

Hi All...my first post!!! am i the only one not impressed with fisi?? anthony davidson would be a batter bet methinks

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