Kovalainen - Your Thoughts?

[Andy M]

Based upon his performances this season, is he good enough to keep his drive?

Arguably, his lack of performance cost McLaren the constructors championship, and I don't think he helped Lewis as much as he possibly could have.

No doubt Heikki is a nice guy with good intentions, but if you were Ron would you be looking elsewhere next season?

[Xaero]

Yep - needs to do better for a McLaren seat. Should swap with Vettel.

[sniff diesel]

Reckon Glock could be in with a shout.

[Cara Van Man]

i can see an 'off season switch' happening despite him having a contract.

[anonymous-user]

Dont think he has helped himself this year thats for sure, but get rid? nah, i think ron will keep him, after all he's a perfect number 2 to lewis. Glock or vettel might push lewis too much for comfort!

[stew-S160]

regardless of thoughts guys, Heikki has a contract next season with Mclaren

[RedexR]

Kov's just not good enough is he ?, so many times this year he hasn,t helped with team positional strategy , simply not fast enough in qualifying and couldn't keep Alonso and Vettel off Lweis's gearbox earlier in the race today , wake up Ron your not going to win the constructors championship with him alongside Lewis , a thoroughly nice guy but just not quite good enough.

[Airbag]

I don't know what to make of him. His performance has been disappointing, but he is undoubtedly a talented driver. Next seasons will make or break it for him I expect.

[Gun]

Paul DiResta??

[Fire99]

He's potentially fast but seems a bit inconsistent and IMO hasn't cut the mustard. Seems like a nice chap though.

[Scuffers]

Gun said:

Paul DiResta??

he should have been dumped along with alcunso.... I will never forgive them for their shabby behaviour...

Kovi can cleary drive, and does not trash cars, but just seems to be lacking the edge of a Lewis/Vettel/etc..

[Sheriff JWPepper]

Scuffers said:

Gun said:

Paul DiResta??

he should have been dumped along with alcunso....

[RichB]

Not good enough to be in one of the top cars but he'll be there next season. Vettel, Kubica?

[Mr_Thyroid]

Scuffers said:

Gun said:

Paul DiResta??

he should have been dumped along with alcunso.... I will never forgive them for their shabby behaviour...

Kovi can cleary drive, and does not trash cars, but just seems to be lacking the edge of a Lewis/Vettel/etc..

I think you're confusing DiResta with De La Rosa. I don't think De La Rosa is with McLaren anymore. Paul DiResta however is a tallented young scotsman who, I think, is leading the DTM champs.

[Heathwood]

Kovi had a chance to shine today to help Lewis take the championship. He didn't do anywhere near enough IMO.

He should be replaced ASAP.

[10 Pence Short]

Mr_Thyroid said:

Scuffers said:

Gun said:

Paul DiResta??

he should have been dumped along with alcunso.... I will never forgive them for their shabby behaviour...

Kovi can cleary drive, and does not trash cars, but just seems to be lacking the edge of a Lewis/Vettel/etc..

I think you're confusing DiResta with De La Rosa. I don't think De La Rosa is with McLaren anymore. Paul DiResta however is a tallented young scotsman who, I think, is leading the DTM champs.

De La Rosa is the team test driver.

[paolow]

davidson?

[castex]

Not fast enough. I'll suggest they employ me forthwith. I'm now 36, and they're running out of time

[Clevers]

Kovi is a chump and should move over for Vettel or Button.

Mind you, some might think that Glock is already signed for Mclaren after what happened today.

[Rich VRS]

kovi is bloddy quick but needs to learn to do more than a single lap quickly, i really want him to do well and i reckon if he doesnt sort it for next season hell be booted for someone like vettel, or glock. but whoever goes needs to go carefully as it may ruin there WDT hopes.