DC Eyes BAR Switch

Led ZeppF1 · 12 Aug 2004, 16:56 (Ref:1064096)

David Coulthard is determined to carry on in F1 and has confirmed his interest in joining the BAR team.

"All the seats that are available we have targeted. BAR's performance this year has been fantastic, there's no reason to expect it to be any different next year," he said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/3559770.stm

Good luck, DC.

ASCII Man · 12 Aug 2004, 16:58 (Ref:1064099)

No, kick him to Jaguar for God's sake!
He's been hogging those top line seats for far too long!

006_007 · 12 Aug 2004, 17:35 (Ref:1064133)

Poor DC, After having opportunity after opportunity for the vast majority of his career it looks like he is starting to grasp at straws a little bit to prolong the agony for another season or so. It is really a shame that he never fully reached his potential, and now that he is leaving McLaren I do not see him doing much more then making up the numbers at this point in his career.

It will be a real kicker for him if Mika gets the BAR seat instead of DC!

BootsOntheSide · 12 Aug 2004, 17:44 (Ref:1064139)

The DC-bashers are out in force again, I see. Can they name anyone else who offers the guidance, experience and direction BAR need for next season? Talented though Sato and Davidson are, tehy'd be unable to follow up on this season's impetus.

Kicking-back · 12 Aug 2004, 17:48 (Ref:1064141)

DC would be the clear number one at BAR with the support and confidence that brings.

He may flourish in that role - and would help develop Sato to the next level too.

006_007 · 12 Aug 2004, 17:52 (Ref:1064144)

Quote:

Originally posted by BootsOntheSide
The DC-bashers are out in force again, I see. Can they name anyone else who offers the guidance, experience and direction BAR need for next season? Talented though Sato and Davidson are, tehy'd be unable to follow up on this season's impetus.

Not a DC-basher at all, as for your question I say Mika before DC (providing Mika wants to race)

T0MAT01 · 12 Aug 2004, 17:57 (Ref:1064156)

nah, Ant'll be in there so DR will choose another nationality, either Sato stays or those Hakkinen rumors may just come true.

Glen · 12 Aug 2004, 17:57 (Ref:1064157)

There has been a bit of talk about Sato's seat not being safe, unless he improves, so since we don't know who'll be in that other BAR I don't think one can assume that DC would have a number one status. If Sato were able to find a way of calming his driving without losing the pace he'd rival DC anyway in all likelihood - he'd still lack consistency and experience but I'm pretty sure he'd be ok for pure speed.

foreversideways · 12 Aug 2004, 18:37 (Ref:1064188)

DC and BAR would be a very good combination. Not so sure about a returning Hakinen.

f1manoz · 12 Aug 2004, 18:39 (Ref:1064192)

DC would be a good choice for BAR, but he will be nothing but a stop-gap measure for someone like Davidson.

Slippy Diff · 12 Aug 2004, 22:00 (Ref:1064421)

Quote:

Originally posted by BootsOntheSide
Can they name anyone else who offers the guidance, experience and direction BAR need for next season?

They need someone who can win mate, not get blown away by yet another teammate. ASCII Man is right.

Dixie Flatline · 12 Aug 2004, 23:04 (Ref:1064459)

Quote:

Originally posted by Glen
There has been a bit of talk about Sato's seat not being safe, unless he improves, so since we don't know who'll be in that other BAR I don't think one can assume that DC would have a number one status. If Sato were able to find a way of calming his driving without losing the pace he'd rival DC anyway in all likelihood - he'd still lack consistency and experience but I'm pretty sure he'd be ok for pure speed.

I think the talk about Sato's future arose before Jenson dropped his bombshell. If Jenson is on his way out, I don't think BAR would want to do a Toyota and start with two new drivers next season, but will try to retain some continuity.

KevinS · 13 Aug 2004, 00:07 (Ref:1064503)

First of all... I'm not a DC fan, but...

I don't see the fuss about Davidson... Sure, hes fast on the fridays but note he doesn't have to conserve his tyres, engine and chassis. He's also with the only current top team that can have a 3rd driver on the fridays. He has a fast car and he can do laps on new tyres and low fuel while others are trying to get a good race trim.

If Sato stays, it would be wise to put Coulthard in the other car. DC has proven he can do good races, Davidson has yet to prove it. Choose an experienced driver next to Sato, since Sato basicly still drives like a rookie.

GP Racer · 13 Aug 2004, 00:15 (Ref:1064508)

After this Button mess settles down, DC might be just the type of guy there looking for.

His race pace is still good, but it's the damn qualifying he can't seem to get a handle on.

nkh · 13 Aug 2004, 00:45 (Ref:1064520)

If Mika wants to race the question for DR will be if he'll take a gamble on Mika or settel for David who'll race at a nice pace (not as quick as Mika in his good days, but noone knows if still has the pace).

I'd either take the man who have proved he can win the championship (Mika) or a young guy who might win it (Davidson maybe.. maybe someone else) insted of David who lets his team mates take the championships

Kicking-back · 13 Aug 2004, 01:07 (Ref:1064532)

Quote:

Originally posted by GP Racer
After this Button mess settles down, DC might be just the type of guy there looking for.

His race pace is still good, but it's the damn qualifying he can't seem to get a handle on.

He seems to have got it sorted of late - France and Germany were good.

bosch! · 13 Aug 2004, 01:17 (Ref:1064542)

BAR need an experienced driver who can provide good technical feedback in order to keep the project moving forward. DC is the only driver in that class who is available. Truli does not have that reputation, It would take Mika half a season to get up to speed, and even then he may not be the driver he was.

DC may not have all out speed but he can validate the engineering work and give you consistancy and points - and points make prizes as brucie used to say.

Sato has to prove in 2005 that he can lead a team or he is a luxury that BAR cannot afford. Id actually go DC and davidson for 2005 but DR is too much of a gentleman to show sato the door

Onlooker · 13 Aug 2004, 05:09 (Ref:1064613)

How funny would it be if he won the world championship in a BAR

Turbo_Era · 13 Aug 2004, 06:57 (Ref:1064678)

Quote:

Originally posted by Onlooker
How funny would it be if he won the world championship in a BAR

Yep... after driving WDC/WCC winning cars at Williams & McLaren for most of his "glorious" career that would be very funny.

And now I hear from an Italian journalist that BAR is checking Rubens' contractual details with Ferrari...

I agree they need an experienced driver... but come on, these guys?

ActiveMS · 13 Aug 2004, 08:11 (Ref:1064734)

I love this season, not for its racing, but the continual driver merry-go-round.......

Perhaps F1 should be renamed as The Magic Roundabout.
I wonder how the driver and character comparison would go..... answers on a postcard to:

Ermintrude the Boss
Magic Roundabout Management
Piccadiliy Circus
London

RWC · 13 Aug 2004, 08:24 (Ref:1064741)

Quote:

Originally posted by BootsOntheSide
The DC-bashers are out in force again, I see. Can they name anyone else who offers the guidance, experience and direction BAR need for next season? Talented though Sato and Davidson are, tehy'd be unable to follow up on this season's impetus.

Two things i must say

Why oh WHY ,when we simply state how bad DC is,we are suddenly branded DC bashers!!
I for one am getting absolutally sick of this!!.He's a waste of any front grid seat pure and simple.

*******FACE FACTS AND STOP INSULTING EVERYBODY WHO DARES SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT YOUR HERO********

And the other thing-you are right about him being (probably) the best choice BAR has right now.No,that's not a compliment to DC....

T0MAT01 · 13 Aug 2004, 08:24 (Ref:1064742)

Quote:

He seems to have got it sorted of late - France and Germany were good.

After whatever it is 9 or so seasons with McLaren and the longest driver team partnership theres been, I just hope Brundle will be able to come up with a better selling point than simply: he's been good in the last few races!

Not too sure we'll be seeing DC at all next year, not that I dont think he's up to it, but definately, scrapping this quali format would help his chances.

Matti Alamaki · 13 Aug 2004, 08:38 (Ref:1064752)

Did any body see them quotes in Motorsport News a few weeks ago...
DC to Sato: "I wouldn't of made that move on Barichello"
Sato to DC: "I know"

To me this sums up DC oh so well!

Kicking-back · 13 Aug 2004, 10:22 (Ref:1064805)

What - that he doesn't crash out in silly manouvres?

DC has made some great overtakes through the years.

Matti Alamaki · 13 Aug 2004, 10:54 (Ref:1064844)

Overtaking - Not anymore. Brundle always goes on about how you get transfixed if you sit behind another car for too many laps.

He says this on ITV all the time, i'd say that's because it's always top of the agenda with DC!

I'd rather see a driver retire for want of trying rather than not trying at all.

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