Frentzen stays at Jordan: good move?

[Tristan]

HHF has agreed a new 2 year deal at Jordan despite rumours of moves to BAR (ridiculous) and Jaguar (realistic at one point). Jordan have not been the force we expected this season and the rest have now caught up. BUT with Honda engines next year, could this be a wise move on behalf of our German friend? Over 2u....

[Danielsun]

It's true that the Jordan team may have had their troubles this year, but can their problems really be compared to those that their chief British rival, Jaguar (Williams is German now), are having?

At least BAR have shown some improved form this season, but I think that, with the Honda works engines from the 2001 season, H-HF's absolutely right to stay where he is. Once Eddie's crew finds that much-needed reliability in the gearbox, both Frentzen and Jarno Trulli will be challenging at every race.

Face it, he wasn't going to switch to Minardi, was he?

[Minardi fan]

I wish...

Of course he's right to stay at Jordan. Why would he go to Jaguar??? He'd be MAAAAAAAAD to do so!

[Regs]

Where else is he gonna go? Jordan came out of last year regarded as the "best of the rest", that being anyone not Ferrari or McLaren. Although its true this year they have'nt show much sparkle. Jag are a few years off from finishing a race, and once BAR's BAT money is gone what then for them. He's fine where he is, unless a seat opens in one of God's teams.

[KC]

Not including any reliability issues that Honda is sure to working on, I would imagine that HHF is looking forward to exploiting the straight line speed that JV has been enjoying of late. If Jordan can cure their non-engine induced problems then they could be more than just a 4th through 6th place team.

[Gerryl]

Do you guys realy think HHF is worth his seat at Jordan next year? The way I see it he's been pretty lame this year . Ok reliability was poor and he has'nt had much luck but he has'nt looked the driver he can be. He's never been the most agressive a trait his fellow German drivers are known to show with abundance. Speaking as an avid Jordan fan I would have liked to see EJ pull another Schumacher out of his hat for next year.
Just to say its nice to be back at 10-10ths after nearly two months of PC DT's
regards All
Ger

[Ralf's Girl]

Frentzen's motivation may have faded a little this year, with not having a car that can really challenge the likes of McLaren and Ferrari. But I should think that it was the Honda engine that was able to swing everything back in Jordan's favour, after the talks with Jaguar etc.

[Liz]

That, and the fact that Frenzy just plain likes the guys at Jordan. Remember he needs a bit of nursing, and they know ohw to do it.

Whn Trulli goes off to [Ferrari][Benneton] then I hope EJ gives Alesi one more kick at the can - in the right car that man would show them all. And EJ knows just how to handle him, too.

[Minardi fan]

I have to agree - Alesi in the Jordan would truly be the best combination possible on the grid at the moment I think.

When Jordan get those nice new Honda engines, of course.

[Danielsun]

But what would they use as a gearbox? I mean, you could hardly trust this year's one, with all the grief it's caused the team...

It's nice to see that some other people don't think Alesi's past it. He's still one of the most popular people in F1 circles. It's just a shame he'll probably go out not having won races galore, or even a title.

Oh for God's sakes, bring back Tyrrell!!



Yes, this one!!

PS. I know that's not him driving, but it's a better photo than any I got of Jean...

[Ralf's Girl]

Hmmm...well, maybe it's Alesi's own fault. Remember, he was offered the chance to drive for Williams. He had a contract just waiting to be signed. Then Ferrari offered him a drive, and there was a seat at Williams going begging. Maybe he would have been champion if he'd had the car - but then, maybe it's his own fault that he never did.

[Danielsun]

That's a classic case of thinking with heart rather than head. Alesi may have had the chance to be champion with Williams - and he probably would have - but Williams drivers are never remembered. Ferrari drivers, as long as they 1) win a title or 2) win people's hearts, will always be deemed heroes to the Tifosi. Alesi made the popular choice, rather than the more sensible one...

Only two Williams drivers are really recognisable now because they're rather -- um -- large!! Goodyear Blimps!! Hey, Fatbloke?

[Ralf's Girl]

Originally posted by Danielsun
That's a classic case of thinking with heart rather than head.

Well, that's Alesi's problem. He doesn't use his head enough. He must have felt pretty stupid when the Williams just couldn't stop winning and he was lumbered with a car that was...not winning...