Kovalainen = Renault test driver for 2006

Louis B. · 23 Nov 2005, 19:32 (Ref:1468667)

Amidst all these rumours, I hope the BBC is still a reliable source:

http://www.f1technical.net/news/1338

Congratulations! I have yet to see you racing. I, in fact, have no clue as to who you are, but I'am so happy about that news!

P.S. Those of you who like to insinuate the actual meaning and intent of my posts are, this time, right. This is not a thread about the taboo topic of this forum though. It is just the end of one more rumour.

Marbot · 23 Nov 2005, 19:36 (Ref:1468670)

You've obviously not seen my thread yet.

Louis B. · 23 Nov 2005, 19:42 (Ref:1468683)

Bugger! I will sue you for copyright infringement!

The mods may close this thread unless people truly want to discuss Kovalainein on this one while the boost it may cause to the JV fans may be discussed on the other.

I have the feeling Martyn's thread would then be more lively & popular than this one.

**Adam43** · 23 Nov 2005, 19:49 (Ref:1468687)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis B.

The mods may close this thread unless people truly want to discuss Kovalainein on this one while the boost it may cause to the JV fans may be discussed on the other.

A good idea. This one is about the Renault test driver, the other...

insideline · 23 Nov 2005, 20:39 (Ref:1468741)

Louis B, the BBC can't run a message board without it falling over every 20 minutes, so I wouldn't think they will be that accurate with this.
On another line, is that the correct way of spelling his name? I'm never sure

**Bononi** · 23 Nov 2005, 21:22 (Ref:1468767)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis B.

P.S. Those of you who like to insinuate the actual meaning and intent of my posts are, this time, right. This is not a thread about the taboo topic of this forum though. It is just the end of one more rumour.

Is there a taboo topic in this forum ?

Naked women or some of sort of fetish ?

Louis B. · 24 Nov 2005, 20:51 (Ref:1469629)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bononi

Is there a taboo topic in this forum?

Yes there is and the ultra-sensitiveness of some of us toward it exacerbate the problem.

Anyhow, If Renault will have Kovaleinen as test driver why did they keep Montagny for a few more tests? I guess the rumours about him going to BMW had some justifications but that Flavio intervened or that some negotiations between BMW and another did not go through. Hopefully we will know soon.

Dutton · 24 Nov 2005, 22:18 (Ref:1469685)

Quote:

Originally Posted by insideline

Louis B, the BBC can't run a message board without it falling over every 20 minutes, so I wouldn't think they will be that accurate with this.
On another line, is that the correct way of spelling his name? I'm never sure

Heikki Kovalainen.

Louis B. · 24 Nov 2005, 22:22 (Ref:1469690)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutton

Heikki Kovalainen.

With an avatar such as yours, who would dare contradicting you?

**Bononi** · 24 Nov 2005, 23:49 (Ref:1469747)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis B.

Yes there is and the ultra-sensitiveness of some of us toward it exacerbate the problem.

Oh, yes, Jv fans are ultra-sensitive.

Dutton · 24 Nov 2005, 23:49 (Ref:1469748)

Louis, someone else who is always right,

.

Louis B. · 25 Nov 2005, 02:18 (Ref:1469805)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bononi

Oh, yes, Jv fans are ultra-sensitive.

Please don't put those initials, someone else will ask that the thread be closed...

This thread is about HK and, so far, the only attention it got is for the spelling of his name...

Louis B. · 25 Nov 2005, 03:24 (Ref:1469824)

Let's try to

of this thread.

What about Flavio's declaration that HK will most likely have a seat for 2007? Isn't it likely to be negatively perceived by Fisico?

Dutton · 25 Nov 2005, 03:28 (Ref:1469826)

I don't suppose it will make him jump up and down with joy.

However, if we work on the basis of past form, it seems more likely Flav will get him a seat in another team first.

What RBR/STR?

Mr V · 25 Nov 2005, 07:28 (Ref:1469854)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutton

However, if we work on the basis of past form, it seems more likely Flav will get him a seat in another team first.

What RBR/STR?

Or BMW ?

BSchneiderFan · 25 Nov 2005, 10:57 (Ref:1469946)

I think that 2006 is make-or-break for Fisichella. There's no denying that he had a disappointing 2005, and if his form or luck don't dramatically improve, I think he'll be shown the cards at the end of next year and Kovalainen will step up from the test to the race team.

**chunterer** · 25 Nov 2005, 11:50 (Ref:1469973)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSchneiderFan

I think that 2006 is make-or-break for Fisichella. There's no denying that he had a disappointing 2005, and if his form or luck don't dramatically improve, I think he'll be shown the cards at the end of next year and Kovalainen will step up from the test to the race team.

Fair point, Fizzi will have had 10 odd years in it- he really does need to register at least couple more wins next year even to stya in F1 i would say?

Kovalainen surely has a big future ahead of him?

We might even get a Finnish shoot out for the title in 2-3 years?!!

BootsOntheSide · 25 Nov 2005, 13:17 (Ref:1470030)

I don't expect Renault to promote a driver with no race experience into the team, so Fisichella may have 2 years to impress - and that is assuming Alonso isn't lured away to Ferrari for 2007, in which case Giancarlo would probably be kept for continuity. It's a shame Heikki can't go straight into a race seat he deserves, but at least he can learn something next year. He's a great talent and should go far.

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