GB_Simo wrote:
Believe it or not, I do think there's a top-line racing driver hiding somewhere inside Nelsinho. I don't think we'll get to see it, because I don't think he has anything like the necessary work ethic to get the best out of his car, his team or himself, but there's talent in there. If he had that work ethic, and if he hadn't gone and crashed that Renault on purpose and everything, maybe he'd get a drive on genuine merit rather than through the size of Dad's bank account.
You're not the only one mate. Alonso post crashgate said he believes Nelson Jr. has the talent. I could be wrong but I think he'll shine faster than we think.
Several reasons for that. I think Flavio had a negative impact on him early on much like he did to Heikki the year before but then again a race car driver should handle that in F1. Paring him with Alonso wasn't good and expecting him to match Alonso's pace and even race results like Alonso. Too much pressure for a rookie.
I think racing for his dad will relax him more, he's now the veteran and ALL EYES ARE ON SENNA not him. I think Nelson could surprise if the car is decent.
I agree that Piquet has talent. But everything in his entire career has been handed to him by first his name and then daddy.
Hand it to the kid: He has delivered results at every level except F1. But F1 is where pure graft and a hard mind are required to become a star, and Nelsinho lacks both because of daddy's silver spoon.
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pk500 wrote:I agree that Piquet has talent. But everything in his entire career has been handed to him by first his name and then daddy.
Hand it to the kid: He has delivered results at every level except F1. But F1 is where pure graft and a hard mind are required to become a star, and Nelsinho lacks both because of daddy's silver spoon.
I agree wholeheartedly. Piquet lacks the ultra-high-level competitive fire to win in F1. His whole demeanor before and after races is too ho-hum. He's one of those people who's just happy to be there. Even with a really good ride he would not be a top performer. As pk500 says, Piquet has a certain level of talent, but so does everyone else in Formula One. It takes exceptional talent and ridiculous mental focus to be a F1 champion, both of which Piquet does not possess. He is certainly young enough to have time to improve, but even then he just does not strike me as someone who is destined for superstardom in F1.
A woman watching the Dakar Rally in Argentina died Saturday after a vehicle in the event went off the track, striking her and other fans, race organizers said.
Sonia Natalia Gallardo died Saturday afternoon at a hospital in Cordoba, Argentina, race organizers said in a statement on the event's Web site.
The others who were hit were being treated for "slight injuries," the statement said.
The incident, which involved German driver Mirco Schultis and Czech partner Ulrich Leardi, occurred in the race's first stage, from Buenos Aires to Cordoba, the organizers said.
Schultis and Leardi were driving in a 4x4 Desert Warrior truck, according to the Web site.
Tomas Fragueiro, a photojournalist with Argentina's La Voz del Interior, witnessed the accident and told CNN that he helped police and medical teams take care of the victims.
"I was in the internal zone of the 30-kilometer curve where most reporters were standing," said Fragueiro in a telephone interview.
"Security did not include the security tapes required in most races and [Gallardo] was standing outside a safety zone," he said.
Race officials offered their condolences to the victim's family, and called for organizers and authorities to "exercise the greatest care and keep within special 'spectator zones.' "
Established in 1978, the Dakar race is an intrepid, off-the-beaten-path rally that involves modified vehicles. Known for its strenuous itineraries, the race first took place from Paris, France, to Dakar, Senegal, and later moved to other regions of the world.
This year's Dakar race is in South America for the first time. The race spans from Argentina to Chile from January 1 to 17.
