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Jocke1 wrote:watka wrote:Genuine question: IF Max was to get a seat at Force India, how well do we think he would do?
10th in the WDC.
Jocke1 wrote:Points tomorrow?
Freeze-O-Kimi wrote:
2011 style race NO, 2012 Style race MAYBE
watka wrote:Jocke1 wrote:watka wrote:Genuine question: IF Max was to get a seat at Force India, how well do we think he would do?
10th in the WDC.
Really? I'd love to see this though.
Ataxia wrote:He'd certainly unrejectify himself...which, I believe, is a word we haven't used this year.
Freeze-O-Kimi wrote:Ataxia wrote:He'd certainly unrejectify himself...which, I believe, is a word we haven't used this year.
Vergne was part of the way there in Canada but other than that we haven't used that term a lot this season
wsrgo wrote:Is Estebean still a reject??
“It has been a difficult day overall but particularly in qualifying with the DRS issue. On the first laps of the second run I went faster, but on my second flying lap there was nothing left in the tyres, which is disappointing because I think Jules and I would have been pretty close again when it counted. Looking at what I lost from DRS and also by doing three laps versus one lap, we can say that the time loss was significant. However, tomorrow is another day and we’ll be pushing to make it a positive one.”
go_Rubens wrote:Chilton has broken the record for most races finished in a rookie season! Well done!
Jocke1 wrote:go_Rubens wrote:Chilton has broken the record for most races finished in a rookie season! Well done!
Yes, and he did it in style, too. With a solid, well-deserved 21st place finish. Only 2 laps down.
Superb effort, Max. Proud of you.
go_Rubens wrote:Chilton has broken the record for most races finished in a rookie season! Well done!
AustralianStig wrote:Only one driver has more wins than Max Chilton since the summer break!
AustralianStig wrote:Only one driver has more wins than Max Chilton since the summer break!
ibsey wrote:AustralianStig wrote:Only one driver has more wins than Max Chilton since the summer break!
Or to put it another way. since the summer break Max has won as many races as Alonso, Rosberg, Button, Webber, Kimi and Massa combined!
“I shared the experience of the inaugural United States Grand Prix with the team last year in my role as reserve driver and it was great to see just how much Austin had put into welcoming F1 back to America. The reception we all received from the fans was fantastic and the track looked awesome, so I’m really happy that I will finally get the chance to drive there next weekend. I’ve been on the simulator this week for some final preparation and we’ve done a lot of work evaluating the issues from the race in Abu Dhabi, so I think we are as prepared as we can be for whatever challenges the final two races throw at us.”
“Generally I’ve had a good day today when everything seemed to be going in a positive direction, so I think we have to look beyond the brake disc problem that cut short my afternoon session because we seem to be making good progress. Luckily we didn’t lose much time and we can find a good solution for the rest of the weekend. I have enjoyed my first day at the Circuit of The Americas and hope to see this continue tomorrow and into the race.”
Jocke1 wrote:Wow! In P2, Chilton was 0.783 faster than teammate Bianchi.
Marussia - Max Chilton“Generally I’ve had a good day today when everything seemed to be going in a positive direction, so I think we have to look beyond the brake disc problem that cut short my afternoon session because we seem to be making good progress. Luckily we didn’t lose much time and we can find a good solution for the rest of the weekend. I have enjoyed my first day at the Circuit of The Americas and hope to see this continue tomorrow and into the race.”
East Londoner wrote:Something that may get lost in the tide is this little fact: MaxiAttack is 71 laps away from being the first ever rookie to finsh every race of his debut season. What an amazing achievement. The BBC should be making moves to get him on their Sports Personality of the Year programme should he do so.
FullMetalJack wrote:East Londoner wrote:Something that may get lost in the tide is this little fact: MaxiAttack is 71 laps away from being the first ever rookie to finsh every race of his debut season. What an amazing achievement. The BBC should be making moves to get him on their Sports Personality of the Year programme should he do so.
I'd say he's more 68-70 laps away.
madmark1974 wrote:Latest wisdom from Max :"I know the team want me, and when the team want you it's good to get the deal done.
I'm sure we can have some fun with this one ...
AustralianStig wrote:If Kovalainen doesn't finish any higher than 14th in the last two races, Max Chilton will hold on to 22nd place in the Drivers' Championship! That would a remarkable achievement, considering the top level experience that Heikki has.
“It’s hard to believe that the final race of the year is upon us. There’s so much to look back on, to learn from and savour but for now we have to keep looking ahead and stay focused on what’s at stake this weekend. Brazil was the scene of so much disappointment last year and as reserve driver for the team I saw that first hand. I think we can all be proud that we have held 10th place all season so that’s what everyone has in their sights. Interlagos is another great circuit that I will relish driving for the first time, but I think the expected wet weather will make it a less than straightforward weekend up and down the field.”
AustralianStig wrote:AustralianStig wrote:If Kovalainen doesn't finish any higher than 14th in the last two races, Max Chilton will hold on to 22nd place in the Drivers' Championship! That would a remarkable achievement, considering the top level experience that Heikki has.
So, with Vergne's penalty Kovalainen has nabbed 14th place, but he is still behind Chilton in the standings! Kovalainen must finish 16th or worse at Brazil for Chilton to keep 22nd place...
COME ON MAX.
FullMetalJack wrote:AustralianStig wrote:AustralianStig wrote:If Kovalainen doesn't finish any higher than 14th in the last two races, Max Chilton will hold on to 22nd place in the Drivers' Championship! That would a remarkable achievement, considering the top level experience that Heikki has.
So, with Vergne's penalty Kovalainen has nabbed 14th place, but he is still behind Chilton in the standings! Kovalainen must finish 16th or worse at Brazil for Chilton to keep 22nd place...
COME ON MAX.
That's implying that Max won't finish higher than 14th in Brazil.
This wrote:Chilton can even finish as high 0th or even -1th if he wants to! But because Max cares about Vettels reputation, he keeps quiet. Max is way too good for this world!
dr-baker wrote:This wrote:Chilton can even finish as high 0th or even -1th if he wants to! But because Max cares about Vettels reputation, he keeps quiet. Max is way too good for this world!
I thought those positions were reserved for Hungarians Whose Names Shall Not Be Mentioned?
dr-baker wrote:I thought those positions were reserved for Hungarians Whose Names Shall Not Be Mentioned?
Shizuka wrote:dr-baker wrote:I thought those positions were reserved for Hungarians Whose Names Shall Not Be Mentioned?
The Minardi driver and who else?
dr-baker wrote:Shizuka wrote:dr-baker wrote:I thought those positions were reserved for Hungarians Whose Names Shall Not Be Mentioned?
The Minardi driver and who else?
I also had this guy in mind... At one point, he had won every Grand Prix ever to have been run!
Shizuka wrote:Oh, that makes sense. I thought of Csaba Kesjár first.