Quick Nick

[Railbird]

iTV (http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=31869)

Just a test but still interesting

[chop456]

You think he'll talk all kinds of smack about Webber now?

Me neither.

I hope Nick gets the job and lays an epic smackdown on him.

[trish]

What happened with Pizzonia?

[JohnnyQ]

BMW wants Nic. I'm guessing he'll get the ride and Pizz will stay a test driver.

[Joe in LA]

Webber was a bit quicker than Nick today--looks like a fairly even match up. Nick and Antonio go head to head tomorrow.

[pineapple]

Nick should be in that seat. Frank needs to get off the pot and sign him (as long as Williams don't try to pull a RedBull stunt by signing Nick and Pizzonia to an alternating ride deal).

[Dirty Sanchez]

I think the seat is basically Button's next year anyway... so whoever is named the #2 driver is probably only safe for the first few races anyway. I don't think Williams would hesitate to make a change mid-season.

I think Heidfeld would be in the car in Australia if the decision was mine.

[Michaelhatesfans]

Geez, Crapus, I saw your name here and just assumed that you were here offering to take people's money off of them. :laugh:

[RichK]

I hope Nick gets the job and lays an epic smackdown on him.


:thumbup:

[Forza Lancia]

F1-Live is reporting that Mark went faster than Nick today, but they were close. I'd like to see Nick get the drive, too -- if any driver has paid his dues (as in driving for mediocre teams while his team-mates move up), it's Nick. I'd love to see what he could do with a (hopefully) competitive Williams BMW.

[The Doctor]

Heidfeld didn't test today. Webber was fastest with Pizzonia 1.1s behind. Pizzonia and Heidfeld test together tomorrow.

[Ed_Severson]

I have a lot of respect for Frank Williams and his eye for talent, but I can't for the life of me understand this infatuation with Antonio Pizzonia.

If it was me, Heidfeld would have been signed to a race contract two months ago.

The choice is clear, Frank. Pizzonia's a great driver, so long as he doesn't have to race anybody.

[Joe in LA]

Nick should be in that seat. Frank needs to get off the pot and sign him (as long as Williams don't try to pull a RedBull stunt by signing Nick and Pizzonia to an alternating ride deal).

IIRC they are both signed on to the team--it is only a question of who races v. who is test/reserve driver.

[Railbird]

I think the seat is basically Button's next year anyway.

While I agree for the most part a lot can happen in a year.

If Williams builds another duck Jens might have second thoughts about leaving a team built around him.

If either of the quick nick/jungle boy combo trounces Weeber Frank may see enough cheap talent on hand to make him shy away from a bidding war with a now apparently interested Honda.

But yeah, in reality, I'm ready to see Button at Williams.

[Easy]

Heidfeld outpaced Pizzonia by .129 today (Thursday) at Jerez.

1 R. Zonta Toyota Michelin 01:16:672 101

2 K. Räikkönen McLaren Michelin 01:16:814 124

3 JP. Montoya McLaren Michelin 01:16:946 92

4 N. Heidfeld Williams Michelin 01:17:036 146

5 A. Pizzonia Williams Michelin 01:17:165 94

[nz_climber]

:saywhat: WTF there is a toyota at the top of time charts.... maybe ralph stole the BMW plans when he left :confused:

[Easy]

:saywhat: WTF there is a toyota at the top of time charts.... maybe ralph stole the BMW plans when he left :confused:


Probably ran the car underweight. Remember, the World Championship of Winter Testing has little bearing on the F1 World Championship.

[Easy]

Heidfeld again. This time by .334

1 A. Wurz McLaren Michelin 01:16:052 102

2 J. Montoya McLaren Michelin 01:16:558 102

3 N. Heidfeld Williams Michelin 01:16:736 117

4 A. Pizzonia Williams Michelin 01:17:070 125