The F1 season 2004
Posted by: Markus S on 29 February 2004
Here we are, one week from the first race of the season, and I must say I'm really looking forward to seeing some racing again.
A few thoughts - everybody thought Ferrari would be off the pace this year because of their decision to stick with Bridgestone. So far, the 2004 car seems to overcome any tire-related handicap nicely. Michael Schumacher shows no signs of boredom, so he should be a front-runner again this year.
Williams - Antonia Terzi's chassis looks good and the BMW engines should again lead the field, but the team supremos are doing their best to piss off their drivers.
McLaren - should be good this year as they had probably the fastest car over the whole season last year and have been working hard to overcome their reliability issues. Somehow, however, they seem to have lost the plot. Maybe they'll find it in time for the next weekend.
BAR - doing much better than I, at least, expected. Shows what can happen if a team gets rid of a driver (Jacques Villeneuve) widely regarded as a total tosser who must have been terrible for morale.
Renault - also doing better than expected, but doubts over the reliabilty of their brand new engine must remain.
So, who do you fancy for the driver's and the team title?
A few thoughts - everybody thought Ferrari would be off the pace this year because of their decision to stick with Bridgestone. So far, the 2004 car seems to overcome any tire-related handicap nicely. Michael Schumacher shows no signs of boredom, so he should be a front-runner again this year.
Williams - Antonia Terzi's chassis looks good and the BMW engines should again lead the field, but the team supremos are doing their best to piss off their drivers.
McLaren - should be good this year as they had probably the fastest car over the whole season last year and have been working hard to overcome their reliability issues. Somehow, however, they seem to have lost the plot. Maybe they'll find it in time for the next weekend.
BAR - doing much better than I, at least, expected. Shows what can happen if a team gets rid of a driver (Jacques Villeneuve) widely regarded as a total tosser who must have been terrible for morale.
Renault - also doing better than expected, but doubts over the reliabilty of their brand new engine must remain.
So, who do you fancy for the driver's and the team title?
quote:
Originally posted by Brian OReilly:
"treats drivers like shite.."
Are these Prima Ballerinas really worth so much more than the aero/chassis/engine designers ?
Brian OReilly
Sorry but at the end of the day when theyve done all their work its the driver who has to carry the weight of the team and its they who risk their lives.
And what about the genius of Ross!
Anyway, a dull start to the season - start eating my own words now
