Force India 2008 possible drivers

bar555 · Post 08 Dec 2007, 22:57

Too many drivers candidates for Force India till now

At least 9 candidates for only 3 seats

Possible drivers
1.Giancarlo Fisichella ( likely an ex-Renault driver )
2.Ralf Schumacher ( too expensive for the job but whoever knows)
3.Franck Montagny ( maybe a major candidate for the test driver seat or for the second race seat , already tested for Toyota)
4.Tonio Liuzzi ( candidate for the test driver seat also )
5.Roldan Rodriguez ( candidate for the test driver seat also but with little experience )
6.Giedo van der Garde ( candidate for the test driver seat also )
7.Adrian Sutil ( Major candidate for a race seat )
8.Sakon Yamamoto ( poor results but rich sponsor )
9.Christian Klien ( Unlikely to challenge for any of the 3 seats , already tested for Honda F1)

AND do NOT forget KARTHIKEYAN , he may be a serious candidate , after all he is the only Indian F1 driver till now

mx_tifoso · Post 08 Dec 2007, 23:06

You can most likely rule out Ralf, as he said he was merely doing a favour for the FIF1 owner. And that he was just there because he was an experienced driver, which FIF1 needed.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/64306

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2007/12/ ... ime-in-f1/

PNSD · Post 08 Dec 2007, 23:45

bar555.
firstly Sutil is already signed for F1F1.
secondly, Klien's testing role for Honda last year has nothing to do with his chances for the drive because he no longer is contracted to Honda.
Thirdly, he has been so far easily the quickest out of the candidates.

modbaraban · Post 09 Dec 2007, 00:57

I think it's Sutil and Klien. However I'd like to see Fisico in FIF1 too as he has a gift of making the most of crappy cars.

axle · Post 09 Dec 2007, 02:12

Fizzi + Klien.
Sutil relegated or sold.

That's my guess.

modbaraban · Post 09 Dec 2007, 02:21

I reckon Sutil's position is the strongest. He'll be in the team if doesn't sign for Maccas.

HKS · Post 09 Dec 2007, 09:54

Sutil and Fisi

Come on India

Go India Go!!!!!!!

ForceI · Post 09 Dec 2007, 14:06

I think it will be Sutil who had a shakey begining to last season but really came strong towards the end and Klien who was quick in testing and with his year testing could prove good in the creation of a good car.

Just read Mallya wants for the team to be getting podiums by 2010 and to at least get a podium in the 2010 Indian GP. I don't think I'll be able to sleep for a week the day the team gets another podium and first since being taken over from Jordan

rghai6 · Post 09 Dec 2007, 16:26

@PSLD :
I remember reading somewhere Roldan has a contract with the team as well for 2008. 2nd test driver ?

PNSD · Post 09 Dec 2007, 17:03

No idea on that one.
But i am 100% sure Sutil is a contract for a race drive. google it.

I would go for Sutil and Klien, and have Giancarlo as a test driver.

Then if I was Ron I would stick Ralf in that Mclaren. We know what Ralf can do in a good car, and tbh I think in a Mclaren he would be pretty handy. my opinion though, and I doubt many of you share it :p

Iciano · Post 09 Dec 2007, 17:10

I agree, Sutil and Klien seem to be the best bet.
However I'd love to see Adam Carroll(yes, i know im a little biased!! =P) get a chance. He's proven that he's a great racer, and exciting to watch to boot. But as ever, no money = no drive.