Is this the end for Kimi?

[TheOriginalGT40]

I was shocked to read in today's Autosport that Ferrari have approached Williams behind the scenes to see if they can obtain the services of Rosberg to replace Kimi at Ferrari. The piece goes on to say that Ferrari would be happy to pay Kimi's salary at Williams

Given that Kimi is the highest paid driver currently in F1, and that the majority of the 'scoops' that Autosport print turn out to be correct, what kind of message does this give Kimi when he reads this weeks edition!

I personally have never rated Kimi to be honest, yes he is fast, but he is not a team player and will never change that aspect which everyone who has ever worked with him tends to reinforce.

It is certainly an interesting thought, but why Rosberg? Is there no one else on the grid with whom Ferrari could do a deal with, or is that no other team wants Kimi to drive for them?

[TheOriginalGT40]

rubystone said:

Surely that has to be a nonsense rumour? Whose column did it appear in? Rosberg hasn't proved that he can hold down a championship challenge, Raikonen finished runner up in 2005. Rosberg has a season and a half's experience, running at the front of the midfield, Raikkonen has 6 years' experience, a reasonable chunk of which has been at the sharp end. Rosberg is nearer Massa than Raikkonen....Surely they'd be looking to put Schumacher back in the car if they really wanted Raikkonen out?

Autosport are running this as their leading story today, as mentioned in my OP.

Both Ferrari and Williams have publically confirmed that no communication has taken place, which in F1 circles means they are talking behind closed doors

[TheOriginalGT40]

loneranger said:

AKA8 said:

Loneranger, it seems you and I are the only ones who rate Kimi.

It's hardly that surprising that he has had a few issues this year. The guys who were in the same cars last year, or are brand new to the teams seem to be having a good run. It isn't too surprising to see Alonso and Kimi struggling is it?

I reckon those people who have written Kimi off will eat their words fairly soon. He is an unknown quanitity to an extent but his performance in 2005 shows his ambition.

Because this isn't a specialist F1 forum there are a lot of people on here who mouth off without having the faintest idea what they are talking about.

At least by informing people a little more they might end up getting a bit of education.

Kimi is the fastest driver currently in F1, that is plain to see. All you have to do is watch the cars. Nobody else keeps their car so close to neutral and thus nobody carries as much corner speed. His problem with Massa, as you say, is that Massa was well established within the team so had advantages with the overall package.

If you are not prepared to have your comments questioned on here, by people who are just as knowledgeable (and sometimes more so) why do you even bother posting?

With regards to Kimi, I personally do not feel that he will ever win a world championship (but then you will not accept my opinion about that will you!!) simply because he is not a complete racing driver. Fine, he might throw the car around a track very fast, but that does not make a champion. Second place is the first loser - period.

Edited by TheOriginalGT40 on Friday 29th June 15:29