Legge's F1 Test

Snrub · 24 Nov 2005, 03:58 (Ref:1468994)

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=34585

According to Stoddart" "On the third day of Minardi's last test, at Vallelunga, it was pleasing to see Katherine complete her test," he said.

"She set one of the fastest times of the past three days, proving that she's definitely got what it takes to be an F1 driver."

Fogelhund · 24 Nov 2005, 10:52 (Ref:1469170)

Testing times - Vallelunga (day three):

1. Juan Caceres Minardi-Cosworth 1min 21.019secs

2. Katherine Legge Minardi-Cosworth 1min 21.176secs

3. Chanoch Nissany Minardi-Cosworth 1min 24.65secs

Hazard · 24 Nov 2005, 20:43 (Ref:1469615)

2nd fastest time of the few days...shame they haven't posted the time Paul Stoddart set himself for comparison

It's also a shame there aren't any recognised markers to compare against there (i.e. Albers, Doornbos etc.) - at least she beat Nissany, else she'd be in trouble.

Jordi · 24 Nov 2005, 22:02 (Ref:1469673)

Basically, she and Caceres were doing their first laps ever in a F1 car and she wasn't off the pace so I guess it was a good test. It was a first one anyway so it doesn't mean a lot.

macdaddy · 25 Nov 2005, 00:20 (Ref:1469766)

These tests don't mean anything. KK is giving her an F1 test via Cosworth and a ChampCar test via PKV. It's PR.

enemy-ace · 25 Nov 2005, 10:55 (Ref:1469941)

Pretty good PR IMO. Considering she was fairly quick and consistent can only bode well for her future as well.
She's a lucky girl. Good for her.

Phoenix1 · 25 Nov 2005, 13:15 (Ref:1470026)

Looking good though and good practise for the Champcar test. Should of given her more of an idea about the power/braking. I'm aware they are different but still ever run helps. The fact she crashed on day one while not good showed she couldquickly recover and not let it affect her pace on day two. From that point of view it was important and as she said herself she has not been racing full singel seater seasons for long. Hope she goes to Champcar when she is ready to and is fast. I am glad she is waiting though and seems to be smart and knowledgeable. I'm sure a few PR people would love to see her in a Champcar now for the coverage.

Roninho · 25 Nov 2005, 19:58 (Ref:1470316)

I wish her all the best. But would we even be discussing this if this was Sam or Steve Legge?

It's a great pr-stunt, but it's just that. She is very lucky that Danica Patrick caused somewhat of a hype and cc wants to capitalize on that with her. I expect her to run in cc in 2006 or 2007, but untill this moment i have not seen anything special apart from her being female that suggest she should get a cc-drive over valliant, fogarty, dalziel or hunter-reay to name a few.

macdaddy · 25 Nov 2005, 20:00 (Ref:1470318)

Yeah, I think we'd still be discussing it. Any Atlantic driver who is awarded an F1-test would draw attention.

elementsports · 26 Nov 2005, 00:35 (Ref:1470432)

Tests do not mount to much , going on race results she will get a drive as all the poor drivers do in F1 with cash or funny management or should i say clever (nothing against you Kathrine), how about these teams giving quality drivers tests.. or do they have to wait for Autosport to pick them out!!!! HHHMMM but still the wrong drivers do not get to prove how good they are.. RE: Foster: Bridgman: Westbook etc etc etc
F1 Teams look at the drivers rather than the PR and B*ll or the under the table deals that we should all know about before a driver sits in a car!!

karting legend · 26 Nov 2005, 11:06 (Ref:1470656)

elementsport i fully agree but i think you may have started a very old debate

Roninho · 26 Nov 2005, 11:34 (Ref:1470677)

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdaddy

Yeah, I think we'd still be discussing it. Any Atlantic driver who is awarded an F1-test would draw attention.

Macdaddy, i must admit i hadn't thought of that viewpoint, and indeed any atlantic driver testing in f1 would be discussed here.

However, i don't think there would have been a test for Sam or Steve Legge or any other male atlantic driver, 'cause kk/forsythe wouldn't be funding it. (i mean only based on performance zwollsman should have been awarded the test. He didn't get the drive and legge did, only because she is female).

okeefe · 27 Nov 2005, 19:12 (Ref:1471542)

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdaddy

These tests don't mean anything. KK is giving her an F1 test via Cosworth and a ChampCar test via PKV. It's PR.

I agree.

okeefe · 27 Nov 2005, 19:40 (Ref:1471573)

I do give her credit for putting herself out there though in this sport, but do you think she's getting caught up in the PR and losing site of her realistic goals that she started out with here - or am I just jealous?

Snrub · 27 Nov 2005, 20:33 (Ref:1471615)

I think we would be talking about it if it was a different Atlantics driver with 3 race wins in the 2005 season. I don't know if we would be discussing with as much detail, etc.

Motley · 27 Nov 2005, 20:45 (Ref:1471622)

Quote:

Originally Posted by okeefe

I do give her credit for putting herself out there though in this sport, but do you think she's getting caught up in the PR and losing site of her realistic goals that she started out with here - or am I just jealous?

I think you're jealous, because her goals, as are every race care driver, is to race in Formula One. So I don't think she's losing site of her goals, because that is her goal. Everyone seems to be forgeting that this test was for "experience", not to secure an F1 ride. It gives her something to build on. To boost her confidence. Also she proved that it was more than a "PR" stunt, because she can actually drive.
It was a learning experience that she will take with her next season, no matter where she ends up.

okeefe · 27 Nov 2005, 22:22 (Ref:1471704)

fair enough - she is a very beautiful talented racer, I suppose I am jealous. I hope Bessette gets to his goals too - though I doubt he'll get the same amount of PR. Good luck to both of them!

GBoehm · 27 Nov 2005, 22:35 (Ref:1471713)

I heard she stuffed it after 2 laps on the first day... I mean its a big jump from atlantics to F1, I'm not even sure a jump that big is safe...

okeefe · 27 Nov 2005, 23:51 (Ref:1471747)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBoehm

I heard she stuffed it after 2 laps on the first day... I mean its a big jump from atlantics to F1, I'm not even sure a jump that big is safe...

Yes I can acknowledge that and have thought it myself too. I'm sure I am still jealous though because anyone who loves speed I suppose dreams of a ride in F1 - even for a few laps. Insofar as an actual career of racing though - I agree too that there are steps along the way in feeder series that should be learned and experienced first for everyone's eventual safety on that F1 track. She does have extra pressure, I'm sure though, being a female to be there ASAP. Oh, the poor dear - so many race cars.....so little time! Does she have any plans that anyone knows about education/career wise other than racing just in case or for after? I've not heard anything about her on that front and there doesn't seem to be anything of that nature on her website.

Kicking-back · 28 Nov 2005, 06:29 (Ref:1471838)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBoehm

I heard she stuffed it after 2 laps on the first day... I mean its a big jump from atlantics to F1, I'm not even sure a jump that big is safe...

Could have happened to anyone.

She was back the next day and completed a good number of quick laps.

williamsf1 · 28 Nov 2005, 06:35 (Ref:1471840)

but with no REAL drivers to compare laps to, what does it really say?.....

JohnSSC · 28 Nov 2005, 11:10 (Ref:1472027)

Who is to say she is not a "real" driver?

There are many talented shoes out there who never get even a sniff of an F1 test. The reasons Driver A gets one and Driver B does not are often a mystery. Legge got one and showed she is at least capable of handling the car. Heck, to my way of thinking the spin showed she is at least pushing out there. And if "stuffing it" is the guideline than most of the grid in any professional series would be eliminated as they all have done so!

williamsf1 · 28 Nov 2005, 11:15 (Ref:1472036)

no my comment was that she was not being judged against any quality drivers i.e. the 2 current guys... or Ex guys now!

as for fencing it.... well she hardly won any friends in the paddock by doing so at low speed, and nothing like pushing it.... it was the TC kicking in and she backed out of it.... bang, fence .... all over

okeefe · 28 Nov 2005, 17:43 (Ref:1472319)

Well, the car wasn't badly damaged - she held her head up and went back in there the next day - so that's worth alot of credit to her in my book. Maybe she has a taste enough of F1 and will be getting soon a taste of Champ Car so as to be able to more finely tune her skills that she will need for either of them in a few years. Until then, I'm sure she will only improve on the skills she already has and that'll be lots for the PR people to keep talking about really - no matter where she is I guess. Yes, I'm still jealous though...

Jordi · 28 Nov 2005, 22:52 (Ref:1472552)

It's hard to find a common ground with Katherine or Danica or any woman driving... some people defend them a bit too much and some others almost demand more of them than from the guys...

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