If I recall correctly if Michael calls it quits at Ferarri, it is rumored that ALOT of engineers, mechanics are leaving as well, take this with a grain of salt, even Ross Brawn is considering taking either a sabbatical or retirement. Just imagine what this will do to Kimi's chances of winning a WDC with Ferarri if that happens.If this is all heresay and conjecture then thats cool, as Kimi will be with a team that has the most data on Bridgestone tyres, that alone could win him his first WDC. However I also would like to see both he and Alonso race together in the same car, we all know both are talented drivers,anyway Monza is drawing near, Ferarri will announce their driver lineup for 2007, anyone taking wagers on that one ? :-p

This post has been edited by praetorian: Aug 30 2006, 02:48 PM

Well I knew this was comin, I posted this a while back Kimi in a Ferrari colors.Kimi drove a great race in Monza, I think he showed the tifosi that he would be the natural successor to Michael's legacy at Ferarri. I think Mclaren got off to a very bad start to the year, with several of their key engineers and Adrian leaving them, I think that , and several key factors were the deciding factors that Kimi decided to make his move to Ferrari.

However I have made a mental note that Mclaren has made drastic improvements on their car, the results speak for themselves, a 2nd place podium in Monza, who knows what would of happened in Turkey if he didnt have that shunt.I do suspect that Mclaren may have a really competitive car next year, and Alonso as you know is a very competitive driver ( I know there will be flames, but you cannot argue with his results)
So all in all, he may of made the right move to go to Mclaren , we shall see.

Now that Kimi's future is confirmed and official, I wish him the best , I am a Kimi supporter, now that he is a Ferrari driver, I am pretty sure, if nothing goes wrong, (he doesnt bring his bad luck from Mclaren to Ferrari, ie car breaking down ......) with Bridgestone tyres, (everyone will be running on Bridgestone next year, right?) I see him winning his first WDC ! His main threat without a shadow of a doubt, will be Alonso, Massa,
Mclaren's number 2 driver, Team BMW and possibly the new Finn Heikki.

wewt!
Cant wait for next year!




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You know, it all earnesty , I agree, Alonso was reprimanded for no reason at all. I dunno well, this is speculation on my part, Ron Dennis may ask Kimi to indirectly help Alonso to his 2nd driver's championship, however, I dunno how feasible this will be as Ferrari next year is Kimi's employer.
Alonso is a from a tough pedigree, he will win his 2nd WDC for sure, he may need some help from his team mate, Giancarlo though and hopefully from a resurgent Mclaren :-p

I seriously cant wait for next year!!

Frig hell no....Massa winning the WDC?!! He may be a good driver,but to maintain that composure during a entire F1 calender.....I seriously doubt it.
The possible champions for next year are:

Kimi (DUH!)
Alonso
Button
Kubrica (BMW need to maintain the car)
Heidfield
Rosberg
Barichello
and maybe.... Massa

oh crap what the hell do I know...x-p

Did you guys see the ad with Kimi and Juan Pablo?


Its pretty hilarious :-p


Enjoy!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97BUZ9t22LY

It will be pretty hard to gauge who will have the best car for 2007, although Ferarri have a distinct advantage since they have been running on Bridgetone tyres for like forever ,and they have the FIA by the balls.

I refuse to count Mclaren out, reason being they are Mclaren , yes they have a crap car but if havin a crap car can put them them 3rd in the constructors championship...it cant be all that bad.

Red Bull, Williams,and possibly Honda could spring a suprise.

My money is Kimi in a Ferrari and Alonso in the Mclaren. (even if it is a crappy car)
I dont see Massa threatening Kimi , ie like Massa didnt threaten Michael.

Alonso is still very young, at time, he may come across as immature, but he is a World Champion, and he looks like he will defend it, and win his 2nd WDC. If his recent comments ie feeling lonely, being furious at his Team Mate and the mechanics, he has every right to be. Being No:1 in the world is indeed lonely. Several Tennis No:1 has said that, Lendl, Sampras (after being ranked No:1 6 years in a row).

I dont hate Alonso, but I respect him enough that he won his races on merit alone.Although if Mclaren gave Kimi a more reliable car in 2005, he may of not won, that year, but all this is wishful thinking, its all in the past. Unless I have access to a delorean I could change the future.

Besides the final chequered flag isnt waved, so its still early to say who will win the WDC this year, Michael still has a great chance,(although he has conceded the WDC title officially) he will have to win Interlagos and Alonso will have not to scored any points in order to Michael to win. The mechanical gremlins could strike again.

Exciting finale, I have my popcorn and beer on standby!

Yhhaaa I read about that, one can I say!?!!! Fudge me and call me Judy!!!
I, for one am thrilled if this is true :-p
I'd like to see what Mika can do against the likes of Kimi, Alonso,Massa.He may not be able to beat them flat out, but one never knows, he constantly suprised Schumi back in the day.GOOOOOOOOOOOOO MIIIIIIIIIIIKKKKAAAA!!!