Post by otctim05 on Mar 2, 2006 1:36:18 GMT 1
My lil input
Renault - Will be fast all year, they've got the best package at the moment and with Fernando wanting to retain his championship, and Fisi with a point to proove now Fernandos leaving for McLaren, they'll do the business.
McLaren - They're super quick when their car works, that's their problem AGAIN and i think it'll be their downfall AGAIN if they're not careful. They've lost key technical personnel although they are playing that effect down. Kimi needs to win the championship this year, he thoroughly deserves it. JPM is also highly talented.
Ferrari - I think they may win a few races, better form than last year i reckon for Michael but they won't be anywhere near their hayday when they were ruling the pack. It'll be interesting to see what Massa does there
Toyota - Pre season testing they look poor, if anyone can turn it around though it should be them.. they've got a huge budget to spend, but if they don't deliver regular podiums or even a race win or two this year, then the big wigs back in Japan will pull the plug
Williams - My tip, along with BMW for the dark horse of the year.. yes, they've lost their engine deal with BMW, they've swapped to Bridgestone tyres but Williams are a big force and i reckon they'll have a stronger season than last, especially with Cosworth's know how of V8 engines, should give them good reliability in the early part of the year
Honda - I really hope, and think that this will be their strongest season to date, they have a strong driver line up who will be pushing eachother for the best results (something Jensons not had for a few seasons since JV left). They now have the full backing of Honda so the skies the limit.. id hope for atleast a race win this year and regular podiums for both
Red Bull - I'd love to see them do as well as they did last year but i think the early part of the year for them will be disappointing..no doubt they'll bounce back to be stronger than ever at the end/middle of the year due to Adrian Newey's influence.. Good driver line up in DC and Klien
BMW Sauber - As mentioned above, my tip for dark horse.. JV and Nick Heideld are both really good drivers when they've got their heads down.. regular points finishes should be possible
Midland - An improvement on last year i'd hope.. i'd hope that the back 6 or 4 cars will be competitive with eachother like they used to be.. poor driver line up though in my opinion
Torro Rosso - I'd love to see them be competitive this year.. outskirts of the top 10 sometimes perhaps.. will benefit from last years RB success, although i don't think the V10 restricted engines will make a difference.. if they do, someone will put a stop to that pronto, mark my words.. Good promising driver line up too
Super Aguri - Will be back markers this year, the new Minardi but i'd hope that they'd slowly improve as the year goes on, although i don't like the driver line up.. i can't stand Sato, he's a real liability and the new guy is unproven
There you go, just my two peneth.. i should really go to bed now
Renault - Will be fast all year, they've got the best package at the moment and with Fernando wanting to retain his championship, and Fisi with a point to proove now Fernandos leaving for McLaren, they'll do the business.
McLaren - They're super quick when their car works, that's their problem AGAIN and i think it'll be their downfall AGAIN if they're not careful. They've lost key technical personnel although they are playing that effect down. Kimi needs to win the championship this year, he thoroughly deserves it. JPM is also highly talented.
Ferrari - I think they may win a few races, better form than last year i reckon for Michael but they won't be anywhere near their hayday when they were ruling the pack. It'll be interesting to see what Massa does there
Toyota - Pre season testing they look poor, if anyone can turn it around though it should be them.. they've got a huge budget to spend, but if they don't deliver regular podiums or even a race win or two this year, then the big wigs back in Japan will pull the plug
Williams - My tip, along with BMW for the dark horse of the year.. yes, they've lost their engine deal with BMW, they've swapped to Bridgestone tyres but Williams are a big force and i reckon they'll have a stronger season than last, especially with Cosworth's know how of V8 engines, should give them good reliability in the early part of the year
Honda - I really hope, and think that this will be their strongest season to date, they have a strong driver line up who will be pushing eachother for the best results (something Jensons not had for a few seasons since JV left). They now have the full backing of Honda so the skies the limit.. id hope for atleast a race win this year and regular podiums for both
Red Bull - I'd love to see them do as well as they did last year but i think the early part of the year for them will be disappointing..no doubt they'll bounce back to be stronger than ever at the end/middle of the year due to Adrian Newey's influence.. Good driver line up in DC and Klien
BMW Sauber - As mentioned above, my tip for dark horse.. JV and Nick Heideld are both really good drivers when they've got their heads down.. regular points finishes should be possible
Midland - An improvement on last year i'd hope.. i'd hope that the back 6 or 4 cars will be competitive with eachother like they used to be.. poor driver line up though in my opinion
Torro Rosso - I'd love to see them be competitive this year.. outskirts of the top 10 sometimes perhaps.. will benefit from last years RB success, although i don't think the V10 restricted engines will make a difference.. if they do, someone will put a stop to that pronto, mark my words.. Good promising driver line up too
Super Aguri - Will be back markers this year, the new Minardi but i'd hope that they'd slowly improve as the year goes on, although i don't like the driver line up.. i can't stand Sato, he's a real liability and the new guy is unproven
There you go, just my two peneth.. i should really go to bed now