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[Jabberwocky]

I am not sure they will let him pop off to help Ferrari get 3rd from them

[JamesD89]

I suppose but surely Ferrari knew what would happen if they put BAD in the car.

I'm not sure they did. He was quicker than this when he used to race for far worse teams. I think they've been taken aback by the way he's been overawed by the occassion and his complete lack of confidence.

[Jabberwocky]

but they must of seen how fast he was the last time he did some testing

[JamesD89]

but they must of seen how fast he was the last time he did some testing

Of course they did and my guess is that he wasn't too bad. If you look at all his mistakes, from crashing in park ferme, letting cars pass him in the pit lane, missing pit entrances and so on, they're all classic signs of indecision and a lack of confidence - which is then demonstrated in his lap times.

[Denthúl]

but they must of seen how fast he was the last time he did some testing

Last time he was testing, he was half a second off Kimi. Not bad for a guy who doesn't race.

[headless]

I wasn't suggesting he go to Ferrari, was suggesting he has become an inaminate tester.

[JamesD89]

but they must of seen how fast he was the last time he did some testing

Last time he was testing, he was half a second off Kimi. Not bad for a guy who doesn't race.

That supports my side of the arguement, but I wouldn't expect Kimi to be giving it flat out. Nearer a second a lap I'd think is a realistic target.

[Jabberwocky]

so if he is half a second slower, WTF has gone wrong with him?

[JamesD89]

so if he is half a second slower, WTF has gone wrong with him?

As I said before in less certain terms, he's bricking it at having to fill Massa's and Schumi's boots. If the cameras were turned off and everyone went home, he'd hit those lap times again.

[Denthúl]

so if he is half a second slower, WTF has gone wrong with him?

Lack of recent experience..?

[Gaz]

so if he is half a second slower, WTF has gone wrong with him?

As I said before in less certain terms, he's bricking it at having to fill Massa's and Schumi's boots. If the cameras were turned off and everyone went home, he'd hit those lap times again.

What about Grosjean seeing piquet get bad mouthed slagged off by Flav then hes got to come on against ALONSO!?

Same for Jamie Alg too.

[JamesD89]

so if he is half a second slower, WTF has gone wrong with him?

As I said before in less certain terms, he's bricking it at having to fill Massa's and Schumi's boots. If the cameras were turned off and everyone went home, he'd hit those lap times again.

What about Grosjean seeing piquet get bad mouthed slagged off by Flav then hes got to come on against ALONSO!?

Same for Jamie Alg too.

Because they may have the makings of top F1 drivers, Badoer doesn't.