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16 Apr 2008, 11:26 (Ref:2178775)
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Vettel to RBR in '09?
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66666
The impressive young German is being tipped for a RBR seat in 2009. As much as I like David Coulthard, I feel that he'll be the one to leave if Vettel does get the drive. |
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16 Apr 2008, 11:47 (Ref:2178808)
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Is it silly season time already?
 (actually, I'm not sure the silly season ever ended...)I think Vettel moving on to Red Bull would make perfect sense - he's obviously very quick, and with another year's experience under his belt he should be more than capable of moving up the ladder, so to speak. And I agree that it would have to be DC who makes way - I think it'll be time for him to hang up his helmet at the end of this season. |
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16 Apr 2008, 12:13 (Ref:2178829)
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16 Apr 2008, 12:16 (Ref:2178833)
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I don't think there has been much that's 'steady' about his driving so far this year! Webber seems to have the edge over him in the early part of the season - his pace is better, and he's showing that when the car is reliable he'll bring it home in the points. And he's hardly Mr Erratic himself...
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16 Apr 2008, 12:39 (Ref:2178855)
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no, it's based on the fact Webber has completely outperformed DC for a season and a bit ( you might have to look a bit deeper than a couple of lucky points finishes - not too deep though  )Webber and Vettel will make a very handy pairing, and could give an indication to just how good Vettel (or Webber, for that matter) is. Last edited by Rick; 16 Apr 2008 at 12:41. |
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16 Apr 2008, 13:03 (Ref:2178874)
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It's kids isn't it... let's just hope Vettel doesn't **** it all up this time!
 This move does make a lot of sense, especially if DC is hanging up the helmet.
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16 Apr 2008, 13:48 (Ref:2178907)
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16 Apr 2008, 14:09 (Ref:2178921)
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It's a no brainer, Torro Rosso is up for sale, Vettel is clearly an asset, DC is long passed his sell by date and if they don't place him at Red Bull i am sure someone else will snap him up, contracts allowing.
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16 Apr 2008, 14:15 (Ref:2178924)
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Dam, I thought Hartley was being groomed to replace Coulthard
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16 Apr 2008, 19:48 (Ref:2179236)
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Hartley? Judging by his debut in British F3 (taking his team-mate off in race 1, failing to realise that everybody ahead had slowed due to a safety car in race 2) they'd be better off with someone more intelligent, such as Dubya. He's fast, but has a lot to learn - start with 2+2?
The point that STR is up for sale is a good one - Red Bull will want to keep hold of Vettel, who looks very promising so far. DC hasn't impressed so far this year, so maybe his time is nearly up. |
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16 Apr 2008, 23:02 (Ref:2179373)
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16 Apr 2008, 23:50 (Ref:2179391)
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Vettel to RBR?
Webber will be thrilled! |
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17 Apr 2008, 00:05 (Ref:2179398)
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17 Apr 2008, 02:04 (Ref:2179423)
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i was just trawling my memory that DC had bought a stake in STR and was going to call it couthard racing...
april fools jokes aside, i think it may end up panning out that way... anyway, RBR should do whatever they can to get Vettel, as i think he's probably the biggest standout talent since TGF. maybe vettel will be named TNGF?...
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17 Apr 2008, 02:09 (Ref:2179424)
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I'd rather see Vettel in the BMW again, but at the same time I wouldn't want Nick or Robert to be replaced, so RBR it is I suppose. The kid's quick as hell, and even those he's had an absolutely rubbish start to this season (not really his doing at all) I expect him to impress even more this year.
Coulthard probably won't be too against leaving the team - he'll probably just begin moving up the ranks in motorsport politics anyway. |
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17 Apr 2008, 03:06 (Ref:2179450)
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well it seems there is abit of unrest at RBR with DC according to the ITV boys in Bahrain whith DC complaining about the mirrors in the pre-season and Newey apparently said "we can easily get another driver", DC has also had 2 accidents this year both where he seemingly didn't use his mirror's and
Webber seems quick and consistant, at this stage i would say Webber/Vettel at RBR. |
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17 Apr 2008, 09:38 (Ref:2179609)
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Coultard has been a waste of space at RBR since he got there.
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17 Apr 2008, 10:26 (Ref:2179662)
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17 Apr 2008, 10:31 (Ref:2179669)
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Ah Martin, your a crystal ball gazer. Can i hold you to that if i have a few quid on it ?
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17 Apr 2008, 10:35 (Ref:2179673)
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17 Apr 2008, 10:35 (Ref:2179675)
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I did say "probably".
But it's early days yet and Webber is due to run out of luck pretty soon.
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17 Apr 2008, 10:39 (Ref:2179679)
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DC as FIA President!! I can see it now: "If you don't turn your physicals in on time I'll kick 3 colors of (fill in appropriate bodily excretion here) out of you!" On noise abatement: "Quiet? You want Quiet?? I'll show you quiet! Once I knock you out it will be REAL quiet!!" On "green" racing: "You want green? I'll show you green once I pop you square in your nose you'll be seein' green and red and ..." Yep! I am liking this idea! |
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Actually on the safety issue I would expect DC to be 'over the top'.Watch out for drivers turning up to races clad in multiple layers of cotton wool. Last edited by Marbot; 17 Apr 2008 at 10:47. |
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