Liuzzi or Klien

**Adam43** · 18 May 2005, 17:46 (Ref:1303935)

Another three races will have pased so Red Bull will decide again who will drive the second car. Will it be Klien or Liuzzi.

I guess they'll swap again. No reason why not continue with the policy. I don't see them chosing one for the rest of the season on the performances. If they do and chose Liuzzi then they'll say so this time, presumably. If it is Klien then I guess they can say they are doing at another three races.

http://www.autosport-atlas.com/news.aspx?id=44282&s=5

Kicking-back · 18 May 2005, 17:58 (Ref:1303948)

I'd swap again.

The policy should continue through the year if that's what the drivers had been told.

maximus · 18 May 2005, 18:16 (Ref:1303959)

I'd also say that Klein has been better than Liuzzi so far IMO.

Logrence · 18 May 2005, 18:34 (Ref:1303973)

I think Klien has done enough to deserve a proper drive this season - this inter-team politicking seems a bit dodgy to me...

senna12 · 18 May 2005, 18:38 (Ref:1303976)

I also am of the opinion that Klien has been the better, if it's due to the extra experience, then fine, if I were Horner, or whomever is making the decision, Klien would have the 2nd seat for the rest of the year.

JeremySmith · 18 May 2005, 20:37 (Ref:1304040)

Put Mr Klien back in the car please and ditto senna12

Dixie Flatline · 19 May 2005, 00:25 (Ref:1304191)

First, it's in their contracts that Klien and Liuzzi swap cars every three races (as far as I believe), so it should be Klien's turn soon.

Klien has been more impressive than Liuzzi so far this season. Klien deserves to get the rest of the season.

However, no doubt Red Bull are considering this an evaluation phase in both their careers and will continue to rotate them during this season.

Mr V · 19 May 2005, 02:03 (Ref:1304211)

Granted, Klien has more experience, but to me, he's been more impressive that Liuzzi.

Trouble for Christian is, Liuzzi is a favourite of Horners.

mabs_nsx · 19 May 2005, 02:44 (Ref:1304220)

Klien

thejester · 19 May 2005, 03:11 (Ref:1304229)

Should be CK. He's been better. He'll get even better if they let him have the drive for the rest of the season.

x_acto · 19 May 2005, 11:04 (Ref:1304454)

My vote goes for Klien too. He sure deserves it.

BootsOntheSide · 19 May 2005, 11:47 (Ref:1304498)

Liuzzi's performance at Barcelona was quite disappointing, but his debut at Imola was impressive - certianly better than any drive Klien put together as a rookie. For now, continuing to alternate the drivers is the right move, especially if it's dictated in the contracts. Tonio undoubtedly has more long-term potential, and that's where RBR are looking.

Ryo28 · 19 May 2005, 12:31 (Ref:1304539)

I agree they should keep alternating, as Boots says Liuzzi did well at Imola, but Klien was excellent in the first three races as well. I suppose its a nice 'problem' for Red Bull to have, with three contracted drivers all performing well. At least until they have to decide who drives next season...

Russ-Turner · 19 May 2005, 15:51 (Ref:1304661)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryo28

At least until they have to decide who drives next season...

I was under the impression that it had already been decided. Martin Brundle is already hasseling Tesco, ASDA, Morrissons etc to see if they have any test shelf stacker options available.

senna12 · 19 May 2005, 18:16 (Ref:1304750)

If it is indeed Red Bulls' intention to run Klien and Liuzzi next season, then I certainly understand them wanting to give Tonio some race experience. If he performs well at Monaco and scores points, as Klien had been doing, then the risk to Red Bulls' position in the constructors standings by alternating drivers is lessened considerably. I suspect this is their optimistic plan. Hopefully it works out for them. I haven't yet decided about that Star Wars livery though. I'd rather see a wookie on the side of the car.

beau1 · 19 May 2005, 18:52 (Ref:1304781)

If i was them i would go with Klien because of his expirience. then again Luizzi does have some sheer raw speed.

thejester · 20 May 2005, 04:40 (Ref:1305059)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BootsOntheSide

Tonio undoubtedly has more long-term potential, .

Why do you say that? Christian is the younger of the two.

DKGandBH · 20 May 2005, 05:13 (Ref:1305069)

I'd go with CK...
I'd also like him to be driving now.

He qualifies better, and this circuit needs a good qualifier...

DKGandBH

Dani Filth · 20 May 2005, 06:02 (Ref:1305082)

stick with alternate 3 gps .. best ideea ..

Mr V · 20 May 2005, 06:46 (Ref:1305100)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dani Filth

stick with alternate 3 gps .. best ideea ..

Put Klien and Liuzzi in the car and make DC test driver

Kicking-back · 20 May 2005, 08:59 (Ref:1305182)

DC wouldn't agree to that - and it would be counter-productive anyway

thejester · 20 May 2005, 13:28 (Ref:1305401)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr V

Put Klien and Liuzzi in the car and make DC test driver

BS.
David is a better racer than either of those two.
Yes, it'll have to happen eventually, but DC will score more points this year and next.

Logrence · 20 May 2005, 17:38 (Ref:1305569)

I think Klien suffered greatly last year from being plonked straight into the car without any real chance to gain vital experience - this year he has improved quite a bit, and I think that Liuzzi would stand to gain more from testing and being kept out of the limelight in the long run. And so would Red Bull, conversely.

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