How fast is the Williams really?

[Gt_R]

If you are saying JPM quicker than Ralf...actually you don't have to say it... i know it already *no offence to Ralf fans*

[Mr V]

Originally posted by Gt_R
If you are saying JPM quicker than Ralf...actually you don't have to say it...

Thats exactly what i was saying, how come it takes about 10,000 words to explain when 4 simple words will do it?

[Number Juan]

we all saw it last year, we have seen it 5 times this year - he is senna-esque in his driving. he always has that little extra in the chassis - even when he hasn't got as much warm-up time as Ralfie, he always seems to drive that car out of it's skin to get up there.

the car isn't a fast car IMO, i think its a little better than the mac but only a bit. the drivers are just better - and confident with the machinery. when you are confident with your machinery, i dont have to explain to you lot - you are 10 times better than you could have been.

[freud]

Originally posted by DNQ
It takes a certain driver to qualify on pole 5 times in a row. Senna twice managed to get pole 7 times in a row (in '88 and '90 I think). Can JPM beat him? I dont know.

My point? JPM flatters the Williams. Its not a great car, and the engine isnt clearly the best in the field like it was last year.

Good point. BMW has lost the edge to Ferrari this season and Mercedez has made huge gains. What's more pathetic is the problem of tyre wear. Michelins just suck and they suck even more when they are on Williams. If Williams continue like this I see a difficult 2003 for them.