Another Kimi-Ferrari rumour: TGF's seat is Kimi, or Ferrari pays $5million (merged)

Dixie Flatline · 5 Apr 2006, 01:44 (Ref:1571037)

It's reported on updatef1.com (quoting a report in sport1.de) that Ferrari has promised Michael's no. 1 seat to Kimi from 2007 onwards, or a pay-out of $5 million.

http://formula-1.updatesport.com/new...rari/view.html

Of course, this is only a rumour and one cannot make any comment about its accuracy.

**Bononi** · 5 Apr 2006, 01:56 (Ref:1571039)

Only a rumour... smoke from a real fire.

Knowlesy · 5 Apr 2006, 05:14 (Ref:1571081)

Won't go away will it?

Dixie Flatline · 5 Apr 2006, 05:49 (Ref:1571092)

The trouble is, though, I haven't been able to find another source to back it up.

Menelaos · 5 Apr 2006, 07:56 (Ref:1571149)

It's almost as if these rumours will persist even AFTER the beginning of the next season

maltafan · 5 Apr 2006, 15:43 (Ref:1571491)

I do ont think that they will have to pay it, cause I m in doubt whether Michael finishes the season, now.

Hein · 6 Apr 2006, 12:13 (Ref:1572202)

Load of crap, nothing more.

Suze · 6 Apr 2006, 12:56 (Ref:1572246)

I wouldn't dismiss it as crap...it's been floating for a loooong time.

Skam85 · 6 Apr 2006, 13:00 (Ref:1572252)

I can see it happening.. but not while Michael is around. But if Michael retires at the end of the year, it will be Kimi and Massa, then Kimi and Klien. No Rossi, I just can't see that happening.

Mr V · 6 Apr 2006, 22:05 (Ref:1572635)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skam85

No Rossi, I just can't see that happening.

The way things are going at Ferrari at the moment, i can't see Kimi going there either

**Bononi** · 6 Apr 2006, 22:12 (Ref:1572641)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skam85

I can see it happening.. but not while Michael is around. But if Michael retires at the end of the year, it will be Kimi and Massa, then Kimi and Klien. No Rossi, I just can't see that happening.

Klien ??

Uh oh...

**chunterer** · 7 Apr 2006, 08:37 (Ref:1572893)

Bononi, I'm not going to take the bait either.....

doh!!! Can't resist it.....aaarghghh!!

If Calvin gets a 'Red' drive anytime soon then i'm a multi billionaire energy drinks producer...

Knowlesy · 7 Apr 2006, 15:51 (Ref:1573240)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr V

The way things are going at Ferrari at the moment, i can't see Kimi going there either

Unless he already signed some time ago.....

avsfan733 · 7 Apr 2006, 16:42 (Ref:1573278)

IMHO: someone define #1 driver for me?

how do you inforce that clause in your contract...okay so your car #3 isntead of #4 doesn't change a damn thing.

Skam85 · 8 Apr 2006, 04:48 (Ref:1573589)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunterer

Bononi, I'm not going to take the bait either.....

doh!!! Can't resist it.....aaarghghh!!

If Calvin gets a 'Red' drive anytime soon then i'm a multi billionaire energy drinks producer...

ha ha ha

IMO, Klien is more talented than Massa! he's a pretty quick driver... is he that dire to not even be in the minds of Ferrari? He is young, and is only going to get better!

pink69 · 8 Apr 2006, 05:35 (Ref:1573596)

I think Kimi will be confirmed by the latter end of the European season. I think he's signed a pre-contract agreement of some sort already, but we'll wait and see. As for the number two seat, If Michael goes, I think Massa will too. He's not covered himself in glory in Austrailia but we'll see how the rest of the season pans out. I think he is a stop gap driver rather than long term possibility. Ferrari don't tend to pick up rookie drivers but Klien or maybe even Rosberg could be in the frame.

f1_carzy · 8 Apr 2006, 07:00 (Ref:1573622)

If Ferrari are considering Klein, then surely Liuzzi must also be in the frame. (though I am not a great fan of Liuzzi).

Going for Kovalinen (not sure about the spelling

) would be a logical option for Ferrari, as he seems to be fast, young, and might not be very expensive

Skam85 · 8 Apr 2006, 09:01 (Ref:1573672)

But pretty much locked in to Renault, unfortunately.

They should take a punt on young Bruno Senna! He will be in F1, one day. A good talented young driver to look out for in the future..

kmsport · 8 Apr 2006, 11:32 (Ref:1573789)

kimi and webber for Ferrari in '07

Marbot · 8 Apr 2006, 19:05 (Ref:1574057)

Rossi to decide soon!http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=27677

Mr V · 8 Apr 2006, 20:02 (Ref:1574094)

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyn bott

Rossi to decide soon!http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=27677

Still can't see it happening.

senna12 · 9 Apr 2006, 04:07 (Ref:1574264)

If it is really Valentinos' decision to make, then you know that Ferrari will make a place available. Perhaps this all hinges on Michaels decision, which I think is supposed to come pretty soon.

Kimi and Rossi at Ferrari
Michael and Heikki at Renault
Fernando and Rosberg at McLaren
Webber and Wheldon at Williams

Dixie Flatline · 9 Apr 2006, 10:41 (Ref:1574441)

Quote:

Originally Posted by senna12

If it is really Valentinos' decision to make, then you know that Ferrari will make a place available. Perhaps this all hinges on Michaels decision, which I think is supposed to come pretty soon.

Kimi and Rossi at Ferrari
Michael and Heikki at Renault
Fernando and Rosberg at McLaren
Webber and Wheldon at Williams

I'd be surprised if Sir Frank didn't sign Rosberg up to only a one-year contract, or at least didn't put an option on his services beyond this season.

I doubt that Wheldon will come into Formula One and that TGF would go to Renault. IMHO, it's either Ferrari or retirement for TGF.

f1_carzy · 9 Apr 2006, 10:48 (Ref:1574450)

That line-up looks tempting!
But, is Rosberg better than JPM(after all Nico has not blitzed the track except at Bahrain, of course JPM too has not caused any great fireworks yet

)? Doubt whether Nico be competiton enough for Alonso?
Similarly, Rossi, for all his greatness will be no match for Kimi; Rossi has set good times, but will he be able to find the extra tenths to beat a racer like Kimi? Having Rossi in the line-up will bring great sponsorships to Ferrari, and I doubt whether they will take him on a multi-year deal?

joe rossi · 9 Apr 2006, 11:03 (Ref:1574460)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skam85

ha ha ha

IMO, Klien is more talented than Massa! he's a pretty quick driver... is he that dire to not even be in the minds of Ferrari? He is young, and is only going to get better!

Yes, but Klien's manager doesn't have "Todt" in his name, does he?

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