Kimi Vs Alonso

Hudsonhawk. · Post 25 Jun 2006, 01:19

Will Kimi earn more than Alonso in 2007?

Stay tuned.......

Jason · Post 25 Jun 2006, 03:29

What is this all about?

DaveKillens · Post 25 Jun 2006, 04:11

Dooh, let's see, do you pay more for a (most likely) two time World Champion that seems to have all the tools and makes few mistakes, or pay for a very quick and talented driver who has challenged, but never won the title?
Next question, please.

What's worth more, a pound of gold, or a pound of feathers?

Scuderia_Russ · Post 25 Jun 2006, 10:43

Jason wrote:What is this all about?

Classic!

Spencifer_Murphy · Post 25 Jun 2006, 21:32

I was waiting for a reply to that comment!!! lmao

johny · Post 25 Jun 2006, 23:46

shumi should give him a tip

Hudsonhawk. · Post 03 Jul 2006, 13:09

Kimi Raikkonen is on the verge of accepting a Michael Schumacher-like salary to drive for Renault next year, according to press reports.

AS in Spain writes that the Finn has staggeringly been offered four times the annual salary of the departing Fernando Alonso for 2007 and beyond. McLaren-bound Alonso is estimated to earn about $9.5m this year.

But the journalist wondered: "Why didn't they offer this money to Alonso and then keep the top driver in formula one (beyond 2006)?"

McLaren-Mercedes' Norbert Haug, meanwhile, warned 26-year-old Raikkonen against chasing the supposed top seat in F1.

The German told Motorsport Aktuell: "Who says that in 2007 Renault will still have the best package?"

Not only does his bull fighting prance make him look dumb.....but this now seals the deal.....ABOUT AS SMART AS A BULL !!!

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

ss.vamsikrishna · Post 04 Jul 2006, 05:22

because of one simple reason he is the best , even with a bad car he is doing a very good job, given him a good car nobody can stop him ...
he is the best

Hudsonhawk. · Post 04 Jul 2006, 08:26

ss.vamskirijhhjhdsfhsrisha,

wow......good to see you have such a broad and analytical (perhaps only the first syllable applies in analytical) view....."the best" is definately why !!! DEFINATELY

have a happy day

RH1300S · Post 04 Jul 2006, 09:39

You know why Renault will offer Kimi more money than Fernando is getting?

My humble opinion.........

Renault lost FA because they wouldn't commit to a long term future in F1 (things have changed now, but think back to when the Mclaren deal was done). FA went to McLaren because they gave him a better long term view than the Renault were going to.

As of now; Renault have decided they like F1 and they find themselves without a top line driver. Luckily there is one looking for a team right now...........luckily for that driver he is good enough (very much so

) that many teams want him. So, he's going to cost more..........

Simple really. Supply & demand & timing.

Nothing to do with relative talent.

ss.vamsikrishna · Post 04 Jul 2006, 10:03

Mr hawk or cock whatever ,it does not matter what u think
if u have lot of anal.... skill dont show it here , this is not the place to show
bye cock....

NickT · Post 04 Jul 2006, 13:19

RH1300S wrote:Renault lost FA because they wouldn't commit to a long term future in F1 (things have changed now, but think back to when the Mclaren deal was done). FA went to McLaren because they gave him a better long term view than the Renault were going to.

RH1300S I think you have summed it up perfectly. However, I would also add that FA did not give Renault a chance to counter the McLaren bid. He negotiated and concluded the deal alone, without Flav who is also his manager as well as his team boss. I am pretty sure that if Renault had the opportunity they would have certainly matched the McLaren offer.

Finally, how do you think Fernando will get on at McLaren? He is a passionate and emotional personality, I am not sure that the cold clinical professionalism of Ron's team will suit him, in the same way it certainly doesn't suit the Monsta's Latin charactor.

RH1300S · Post 04 Jul 2006, 13:40

I really think Alonso jumped to McLaren because Renault were very much giving the impression they may leave F1 - I'm sure money had very little to do with it.

Alonso in McLaren? - he will just get on with the job. I really think he's the sort of guy you could stick anywhere and he will deliver his best (same with Kimi BTW

)

I do wonder just how much Renault talent may follow him across to Woking 'though

Could be a few of them........

Ciro Pabón · Post 04 Jul 2006, 15:49

Hudsonhawk. wrote:wow......good to see you have such a broad and analytical (perhaps only the first syllable applies in analytical) view ...have a happy day

Hudson, my man, the first syllable of an•a•lyt•i•cal is "an". Maybe you meant the first two and a third syllables, if I catch your drift. Don't you people have Word or Internet to use it on your perennial quest for grammatical perfection?

About the topic, I thought the claims by Renault of "no interest on continuing" were a bit hollow. Every other car brand is busting its collective nuts off to catch on F1 fever, why would they resign such an advantageous position? Maybe Briatore was bluffing to get cheaper personnel and it backfired?

Hudsonhawk. · Post 04 Jul 2006, 16:33

- and fishing isnt a hobby of mine !!

supply and demand maybe but it definately highlights Alonso's lack of intelligence and business sense. He is world champion.....what young world champ would be left without a drive.....its a no-brainer!!