For next year could any previous F1 drivers be brought back?

For next year could any previous F1 drivers be brought back?#21387

By TheDarkSide10 - 29 Oct 07, 19:37

- 29 Oct 07, 19:37#21387

Like in 2003 when Jos Verstappen got a reprive and Heinz Harald frentsen only packed up at the end of 2004 so he could be a possibility. I think Alesi and Herbet and Irvine are a bit too old now, mabye Pannis though? Would this be a better bet than say timo glock or Nakijima? Personally I believe these guys would still have a lot to offer the sport!

Nick is simply more than quick, he is great.

#21390

By 7UpJordan - 29 Oct 07, 19:42

- 29 Oct 07, 19:42#21390

It'd be nice to see some of the old faces back, but there's so much great talent coming through now it's hard to find an F1 seat.

If there were more teams allowed in F1 some of the older drivers might have still been around.

"And Mansell was lucky not to be taken off by that RIDICULOUS bit of driving by Alliot!!" - James Hunt
"AAAAAND into the pitlane..... OHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!" - Murray Walker

#21398

By certom - 29 Oct 07, 20:12

- 29 Oct 07, 20:12#21398

Patrese will keep his record!

ORGOGLIO FERRARI

VOLVO DRIVER

#21412

By Woodchip - 29 Oct 07, 21:03

- 29 Oct 07, 21:03#21412

Coulthard is on 228, with at least one more season to go which would put him on 246.

Patrese contested 257.

Here's hoping DC gets another years contract. Go DC and Horner.

I have nothing more to say on the matter (for the time being)

#21418

By 7UpJordan - 29 Oct 07, 22:04

- 29 Oct 07, 22:04#21418

Coulthard is on 228, with at least one more season to go which would put him on 246.

Patrese contested 257.

Here's hoping DC gets another years contract. Go DC and Horner.

Patrese's total number of races started would have been 257 if he hadn't been banned from the 1978 US Grand Prix after he was accused by pretty much everyone and their dog for causing the crash that claimed Ronnie Peterson's life.

"And Mansell was lucky not to be taken off by that RIDICULOUS bit of driving by Alliot!!" - James Hunt
"AAAAAND into the pitlane..... OHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!" - Murray Walker

#21449

By darwin dali - 30 Oct 07, 01:36

- 30 Oct 07, 01:36#21449

RB's got 253 races under his belt. From what I understand he wants to race another season for Honda and would thus beat Patrese's record very soon.

Le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît point.

#21492

By Kimi_Hamilton - 30 Oct 07, 11:58

- 30 Oct 07, 11:58#21492

I would love to see Mika back at MM!

Kimi Räikkönen - WDC 2007

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#21499

By Ruby - 30 Oct 07, 12:16

- 30 Oct 07, 12:16#21499

Agree, Mika would be great to have back. There was a thread lurking somewhere on this also - but I'd like to bring back Montoya - very entertaining

I learned long ago never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.

#21506

By raithrover - 30 Oct 07, 12:34

- 30 Oct 07, 12:34#21506

Yes, Montoya was my first thought when I read the title of this thread. A character and a good driver.

#21507

By cap-dude - 30 Oct 07, 12:34

- 30 Oct 07, 12:34#21507

Mika actually tested for McLaren.
He was very slow though, so even if he came back, to much time in DTM means he wouldn't be as competitive as he once was.

#21510

By Woodchip - 30 Oct 07, 13:07

- 30 Oct 07, 13:07#21510

Bring back Martin Brundle, just to get him out the commentary box.

I have nothing more to say on the matter (for the time being)

#21522

By texasmr2 - 30 Oct 07, 13:29

- 30 Oct 07, 13:29#21522

MS is debating a comeback in '09!!!

"Sanity and happiness are an impossible combination".
Mark Twain

#21556

By Ron Dennis - 30 Oct 07, 14:06

- 30 Oct 07, 14:06#21556

Everyone who remembers Mansells return (in a McLaren) will shy away from the desire to see their heroes return!

Let sleeping dogs roll over and chase a few dream sheep!

#21558

By Woodchip - 30 Oct 07, 14:06

- 30 Oct 07, 14:06#21558

That was the shocking McLaren Peugot though (IIRC).

I have nothing more to say on the matter (for the time being)

#21566

By Ron Dennis - 30 Oct 07, 14:16

- 30 Oct 07, 14:16#21566

I agree, but what was more shocking was than Mansell's arse was too fat to fit into it!

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