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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By EwanM
-  31 Jul 08, 13:57#58268
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.


This is fab news. but lets not get silly about this Ewman :hehe:



Who said I was being silly. Would be a dream come true. :hehe:


Er...No! Well not big time, but Im sure heikki will get wins


Wait and see. He isn't unbeatable. Not by Heikki anyways.
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By racechick
-  31 Jul 08, 14:03#58270
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.


This is fab news. but lets not get silly about this Ewman :hehe:



Who said I was being silly. Would be a dream come true. :hehe:


Er...No! Well not big time, but Im sure heikki will get wins


Wait and see. He isn't unbeatable. Not by Heikki anyways.


I didnt say he was unbeatable, I said heiki would get wins but lewis will come out better overall, he has the edge. I remember people telling me heikki would be as good as Lewis or better this year...and I waited and saw :) But Im happy to wait and see again :yes:
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By przemo
-  31 Jul 08, 14:39#58277
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.

That would be nice, if Heikki put more pressure on Lewis, but would he be allowed to beat him? :D
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By EwanM
-  31 Jul 08, 14:46#58279
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.


This is fab news. but lets not get silly about this Ewman :hehe:



Who said I was being silly. Would be a dream come true. :hehe:


Er...No! Well not big time, but Im sure heikki will get wins


Wait and see. He isn't unbeatable. Not by Heikki anyways.


I didnt say he was unbeatable, I said heiki would get wins but lewis will come out better overall, he has the edge. I remember people telling me heikki would be as good as Lewis or better this year...and I waited and saw :) But Im happy to wait and see again :yes:


Wait and see. Wait and see
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By racechick
-  31 Jul 08, 14:48#58280
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.

That would be nice, if Heikki put more pressure on Lewis, but would he be allowed to beat him? :D


Yes if he were fast enough. He isnt yet.
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By racechick
-  31 Jul 08, 14:48#58281
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.


This is fab news. but lets not get silly about this Ewman :hehe:



Who said I was being silly. Would be a dream come true. :hehe:


Er...No! Well not big time, but Im sure heikki will get wins


Wait and see. He isn't unbeatable. Not by Heikki anyways.


I didnt say he was unbeatable, I said heiki would get wins but lewis will come out better overall, he has the edge. I remember people telling me heikki would be as good as Lewis or better this year...and I waited and saw :) But Im happy to wait and see again :yes:


Wait and see. Wait and see


And you. And you! :thumbup:
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By EwanM
-  31 Jul 08, 15:13#58285
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.


This is fab news. but lets not get silly about this Ewman :hehe:



Who said I was being silly. Would be a dream come true. :hehe:


Er...No! Well not big time, but Im sure heikki will get wins


Wait and see. He isn't unbeatable. Not by Heikki anyways.


I didnt say he was unbeatable, I said heiki would get wins but lewis will come out better overall, he has the edge. I remember people telling me heikki would be as good as Lewis or better this year...and I waited and saw :) But Im happy to wait and see again :yes:


Wait and see. Wait and see


And you. And you! :thumbup:


LOL, I was agreeing with you.
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By racechick
-  31 Jul 08, 15:15#58286
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.


This is fab news. but lets not get silly about this Ewman :hehe:



Who said I was being silly. Would be a dream come true. :hehe:


Er...No! Well not big time, but Im sure heikki will get wins


Wait and see. He isn't unbeatable. Not by Heikki anyways.


I didnt say he was unbeatable, I said heiki would get wins but lewis will come out better overall, he has the edge. I remember people telling me heikki would be as good as Lewis or better this year...and I waited and saw :) But Im happy to wait and see again :yes:


Wait and see. Wait and see


And you. And you! :thumbup:


LOL, I was agreeing with you.


:) Well we'll both wait and see! Only way we'll really know
:hehe:
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By EwanM
-  31 Jul 08, 15:20#58287
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.


This is fab news. but lets not get silly about this Ewman :hehe:



Who said I was being silly. Would be a dream come true. :hehe:


Er...No! Well not big time, but Im sure heikki will get wins


Wait and see. He isn't unbeatable. Not by Heikki anyways.


I didnt say he was unbeatable, I said heiki would get wins but lewis will come out better overall, he has the edge. I remember people telling me heikki would be as good as Lewis or better this year...and I waited and saw :) But Im happy to wait and see again :yes:


Wait and see. Wait and see


And you. And you! :thumbup:


LOL, I was agreeing with you.


:) Well we'll both wait and see! Only way we'll really know
:hehe:


Could this be a truce... until at least post Hungary hahaha?
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By racechick
-  31 Jul 08, 16:14#58301
Thats really good news!! I think if heikki can get up to pace they will be a really strong pairing as they get on well. Heki takes longer to adapt to things and at the moment the McLaren is developing quickly so thats more to get to grips with.


Maybe he'll even start beating Hamilton.


This is fab news. but lets not get silly about this Ewman :hehe:



Who said I was being silly. Would be a dream come true. :hehe:


Er...No! Well not big time, but Im sure heikki will get wins


Wait and see. He isn't unbeatable. Not by Heikki anyways.


I didnt say he was unbeatable, I said heiki would get wins but lewis will come out better overall, he has the edge. I remember people telling me heikki would be as good as Lewis or better this year...and I waited and saw :) But Im happy to wait and see again :yes:


Wait and see. Wait and see


And you. And you! :thumbup:


LOL, I was agreeing with you.


:) Well we'll both wait and see! Only way we'll really know
:hehe:


Could this be a truce... until at least post Hungary hahaha?


Could be :flowers: Depends.......





No actually Im seeing how long I can get these quotes: :hehe::hehe:
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By McLaren Fan
-  31 Jul 08, 16:18#58304
From autosport.com:

Kovalainen hopes to end career at McLaren

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, July 31st 2008, 14:01 GMT

Heikki Kovalainen says he would be happy to finish his career at McLaren after having his contract with the team confirmed for 2009.

The Finn joined the Woking-based outfit at the start of this season and, although bad luck has effectively ruled him out of the championship fight, the team have seen enough to keep him for next year.

And Kovalainen has not ruled out committing himself to the team for even longer - saying it has been his target since the day he joined them.

"I think as far as I am concerned I have never been worried about my contractual situation," said Kovalainen. "Since the beginning of my McLaren career it has been the target to extend this relationship for many, many years.

"First of all I can say I am very, very happy with this team. There is a great potential in this team and I want to be part of it. I would be happy to finish my career at this team, to be honest."

Kovalainen's teammate Lewis Hamilton has also said he hopes the Finn remains at the team for several years.

When asked at the Hungaroring if it was important Kovalainen was staying, Hamilton said: "Absolutely. I've known for a while now so it is not news to me.

"It is great. The atmosphere at the team is fantastic, and a lot of that is due to Heikki being there and us being able to work together. So I welcome it and I really hope he stays for even longer."
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Re: Mclaren retain the services of Kovalainen for 2009

By racechick
-  31 Jul 08, 16:27#58309
Yes cool guy.
Any idea why this thread has gone really really wide. And the smilies are in the wrong place, or is it just my computer?
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