Rubens to announce retirement this weekend.

Rubens to announce retirement this weekend.

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5.0%

Original Poster:

166 posts

199 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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After his first season with nil points.
Like Coulthard he is too nice to ever win the WDC, but a shame to see him go when there are some far worse old lags and journeymen still on the grid.

This does pose interesting questions about the driver's market.
Honda 1-2 in the WDC after Alonso brings them his winning magic?

gtr-gaz

5,094 posts

247 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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Isn't Rubens the most experienced F1 driver at present?

Fidgits

17,202 posts

230 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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shame if he does.

johnph

1,097 posts

230 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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Fidgits said:
shame if he does.
If he stays in for just ne more year he will break Patrese's record for number of GP starts.

barrettabolt

53 posts

200 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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Start of Alonso to Honda rumour? boxedin

edited: must read all of OP before opening my big mouth getmecoat

Edited by barrettabolt on Friday 19th October 18:10

Gruffy

7,212 posts

260 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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On 19th July 2007 Rubens said:
I am delighted to confirm that I am staying with Honda for 2008. When I came here in 2006, it was always my intention to develop a long-term relationship and help build a strong team together. 2007 has been tough so far but I believe we are heading in the right direction again. In addition to the great team we have already, there are some good new people coming on board and I have confidence that we will make progress now. Jenson and I have a great relationship together as team-mates and stability will be key as we look forward to the challenge of 2008. For now though, we have eight races remaining and that is where our focus lies

5.0%

Original Poster:

166 posts

199 months

Gruffy

7,212 posts

260 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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If only the on-track action was as dependably exciting!

Road Hog

2,562 posts

214 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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according to honda team rubens has a contract for next year.

Mojocvh

16,837 posts

263 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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There is even talk of Rubens announcing his retirement on Sunday evening.

Holst

2,468 posts

222 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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I dont beleive it either.
My grandmother has talked about getting married to Ron Dennis.. I dont think its very likely to happen.

flattotheboards

6,681 posts

207 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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i hope he stays for at least another year.

Freddie von Rost

1,978 posts

213 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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Holst said:
I dont believe it either.
My grandmother has talked about getting married to Ron Dennis.. I dont think its very likely to happen.
flattotheboards said:
I hope he stays for at least another year.
Who? Ron Dennis or Rubens B?

flattotheboards, is this something you need to share with the rest of the PH community?




Rocky Balboa

1,308 posts

201 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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I hope he does go! hes too old(and crap)to be racing in F1 anymore!

we need to make way for the next generation of talented young racing drivers.

i lost all respect for Rubens when he became Schumacher's pet(or bf, can't remember which?)and let him through at Austria 2002 on the last corner, last lap which makes me hurl just thinking about it!

he should have had some balls, and went against the team! stood up for himself and have some self-respect! instead of acting like a baby!

Schumachers baby! wink

rubystone

11,254 posts

260 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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[quote=5.0%]After his first season with nil points.
Like Coulthard he is too nice to ever win the WDC, but a shame to see him go when there are some far worse old lags and journeymen still on the grid.

This does pose interesting questions about the driver's market.
Honda 1-2 in the WDC after Alonso brings them his winning magic?
[/quote]

Really? Where did you get that nugget of information from?

5.0%

Original Poster:

166 posts

199 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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rubystone said:
5.0 said:
After his first season with nil points.
Like Coulthard he is too nice to ever win the WDC, but a shame to see him go when there are some far worse old lags and journeymen still on the grid.

This does pose interesting questions about the driver's market.
Honda 1-2 in the WDC after Alonso brings them his winning magic?
Really? Where did you get that nugget of information from?
Try reading the thread.

Edited by 5.0% on Sunday 21st October 20:37

FourWheelDrift

88,580 posts

285 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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Rubens to announce retirement this weekend....from the race. Well he said he would and I heard him he over the radio announce it.

Rubens - "This f******g slow pile of useless s**t is on fire, I'm retiring from the race."

Pits - "..we'll get the extinguishers ready"

Rubens - "NO.....throw some petrol on it and just let the f*****g thing burn"


smile

AndrewW-G

11,968 posts

218 months

Sunday 21st October 2007
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Having supported Rubens in fantasy F1 since 94 I'll be sorry to see him go if this is true as I'm sure so will Michael S

jon-

16,511 posts

217 months

Monday 22nd October 2007
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Rubens yesterday said:
“A disappointing end to a very hard season for us. Our position wasn’t looking too bad before I came in to make my second stop but unfortunately there was an engine problem and that ended my race early.

“I would like to say thank you to the whole team for the effort they have put in this year. It was been a very difficult experience but the team has done a lot of growing together and we will work very hard over the winter to improve our situation for next year.

rubystone

11,254 posts

260 months

Monday 22nd October 2007
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[quote=5.0%]
rubystone said:
5.0 said:
After his first season with nil points.
Like Coulthard he is too nice to ever win the WDC, but a shame to see him go when there are some far worse old lags and journeymen still on the grid.

This does pose interesting questions about the driver's market.
Honda 1-2 in the WDC after Alonso brings them his winning magic?
Really? Where did you get that nugget of information from?
Try reading the thread.

Edited by 5.0% on Sunday 21st October 20:37
I tried to hit the website, but the link didn't work. Don't believe everything you read on websites; although it does seem clear that the internet is the sole source of information for you....

Barrichello is driving for Honda next year. The only reason why he won't be on the grid next season is if Honda choose/attempt to buy him out of his contract. I'd say (but have no concrete proof) that he'll retire at the end of next season.