Maldonado. Not of this planet..
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Xtriple129 said:
In my eyes, he seems to be quite a fast driver but utterly stupid with it? He seems to have zero common sense or intelligence. Or, if he has, he certainly doesn't seem to use either!
He's definitely got some pace.. but IMHO his pace is nothing special and certainly not enough to make up for his failings elsewhere. Surely the money can be the only thing keeping him in the sport these days - compare with say Grosjean when he had his crashtacular season the other year he sorted himself out and improved on the bits of his "game" that were letting him down, Maldonado conversely has openly refused to alter his approach or driving style so I doubt any team principal in the paddock is sitting there thinking that he can change/grow. They just have to accept that if they want/need his money you have to take the negatives. Unlike probably the majority of fans I accept the necessity of pay drivers in the sport and I don't really have a problem with the concept of someone bringing a load of money in as a way of getting their foot in the door with the idea being that they can then prove themselves a worthy proposition should the money dry up, regardless of how they got that backing (family, country, whatever). The idea of someone continuing in that vein and using the money as a get out of jail free card year after year leaves a bad taste in my mouth to be honest. Looking at it from another angle I believe that Alonso was bringing a good wedge of Santander money to Ferrari but that is based on the fact that Santander wanted to be associated with his talent and track record, that doesn't make him a "pay driver" in the same way - it's just good old fashioned sponsorship. If he didn't bring that sort of interest then you'd probably reasonably expect that talent alone would still make him desirable to many teams they just wouldn't be able to pay him as well. Take away PDVSA and I'd be very, very surprised if anyone would hire Maldonado.
I don't often do this but this is a bit of a smugmode on moment for me..
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formul...
Nothing like getting it from horse's mouth eh?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formul...
Nothing like getting it from horse's mouth eh?
Barchettaman said:
Probably a bit of respect due for Pastor in Austria this afternoon. Some of his car control was, well, 'not of this planet'.
Was it luck or skill? Just looked from the on-board like he just sawed wildly at the wheel (don't blame him mind). And if he moved so aggressively with the wing open...... It wasn't a good bit of driving to get into trouble in the first place.FourWheelDrift said:
Barchettaman said:
Probably a bit of respect due for Pastor in Austria this afternoon. Some of his car control was, well, 'not of this planet'.
Although other drivers wouldn't have had to in the first place.And yet, the best drivers have everything under their control and make it look easy. But this is not entertaining is it!
He's driving well lately. Right now him and his money are looking like quite a good deal for Lotus... Let's hope the team's improved performances will pay dividends in sponsor interest and allow Lotus to ditch him for someone more deserving.
Which team could the Maldonado fund save next? Williams, Lotus then... Force India? Sauber? Manor?
Which team could the Maldonado fund save next? Williams, Lotus then... Force India? Sauber? Manor?
FourWheelDrift said:
Barchettaman said:
Probably a bit of respect due for Pastor in Austria this afternoon. Some of his car control was, well, 'not of this planet'.
mAlthough other drivers wouldn't have had to in the first place.
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