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[What's Burning?]

Some people will be right, others will be wrong. We'll see which side of the fence your comments fall on.

[bud]

It's funny how no ones giving Perez a chance...

[Hammer278]

I definitely believe Perez will impress in 2013. He's got some serious speed, it might take him a few races to settle down but after that Button will have a new McLarens' exhaust to choke on.

[spankyham]

It's funny how no ones giving Perez a chance...

Depends on "what" the chance refers to in 2013. If its winning the WDC, I'd be in the "no chance" camp. If its showing speed from time to time during the season, then I'd say he has a "good chance".

I just think McLaren has swapped a driver with a proven ability to win with a car that may not be the fastest on the grid for a driver showing potential for speed with some poor decision making mixed in.

[bud]

He's only 22, there's no reason why he can't go for the championship in 2013. People were criticising McLaren for hiring Kimi after his first year at Sauber, similar comments and look how he turned out.
the only driver on the grid that has no chance at the championship is Massa. That's a fact.

[racechick]

I wouldn't write off Perez, I think he has potential, but it's largely unproven, a bit of a gamble. Hamilton's speed is a given. And it should be noted that in race conditions the Sauber was second fastest car to the Red Bull.

[darwin dali]

And it should be noted that in race conditions the Sauber was second fastest car to the Red Bull.

Really? I seriously doubt that.

[Hammer278]

And it should be noted that in race conditions the Sauber was second fastest car to the Red Bull.

Really? I seriously doubt that.

In a few races at least...and after McLaren find another creative way to screw themselves.

[spankyham]

He's only 22, there's no reason why he can't go for the championship in 2013. People were criticising McLaren for hiring Kimi after his first year at Sauber, similar comments and look how he turned out.
the only driver on the grid that has no chance at the championship is Massa. That's a fact.

Be interesting to follow our assessments through the season.

I think Perez would be very pleased with your comparing him at this early stage to Kimi - if he ended out that good he'd be one heck of a driver. From memory, Kimi won one race in his second season is a very fast McLaren. I'm certainly not putting Perez in Kimi's league at this early stage. Mind you, it did make me smile thinking of Sergio driving for McLaren for a few seasons then coming to Ferrari to actually win a title

[What's Burning?]

^^ would he be replacing Massa or Alonso?

[Hammer278]

^^ would he be replacing Massa or Alonso?

Should be ALonso I reckon....after a few years 'training' at McLaren like Kimi did, Ferrari might take Perez to be their next star? But I see Fonso racing for another 5 years yet.

[LewEngBridewell]

^^ would he be replacing Massa or Alonso?

Should be ALonso I reckon....after a few years 'training' at McLaren like Kimi did, Ferrari might take Perez to be their next star? But I see Fonso racing for another 5 years yet.

Depends how long he can cope with the continuous disappointment.

[Hammer278]

^^ would he be replacing Massa or Alonso?

Should be ALonso I reckon....after a few years 'training' at McLaren like Kimi did, Ferrari might take Perez to be their next star? But I see Fonso racing for another 5 years yet.

Depends how long he can cope with the continuous disappointment.

He lost the WDC in the last race in 2012, and 2010, I reckon Ferrari is doing a good enough job to keep a top driver motivated.

[LewEngBridewell]

^^ would he be replacing Massa or Alonso?

Should be ALonso I reckon....after a few years 'training' at McLaren like Kimi did, Ferrari might take Perez to be their next star? But I see Fonso racing for another 5 years yet.

Depends how long he can cope with the continuous disappointment.

He lost the WDC in the last race in 2012, and 2010, I reckon Ferrari is doing a good enough job to keep a top driver motivated.

Meh. His time at Renault in the Mild Seven era was surely more stimulating.

[Hammer278]

Well, a certain team called Redbull has come in and put an end to all the 'stimulation' of the established teams...it's about who can keep up with this new superteam in Formula 1, and so far Ferrari has been leading the chasing pack.