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Kubica to replace Massa in 2011?

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  1. aquapuss

    aquapuss Formula 3

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    There are rumors that an agreement has already been reached.
     
  2. darth550

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    Although I don't dislike Massa, I suppose I wouldn't have a problem with RK.
     
  3. Kieran

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    I feel like the Scuderia would be seeking Vettel over anyone.
     
  4. GuyIncognito

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    RK would probably be second on my list, but a distant second.
     
  5. Tifoso1

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    +2.
     
  6. SRT Mike

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    Kubica is a very talented driver, and IMO he hasn't been given a good enough drive yet to really shine. I think he could do very well in a Ferrari.

    I don't think he is on the talent level of Alonso or Hamilton, but he's a step above Massa and Button and Webber.

    I think he would be a great #2 at Ferrari, and may surprise and end up being a great #1 at Ferrari. He was seriously quick in the BMW on numerous occasions, and that car was a bit of a pig.
     
  7. Scuderia980

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    i'm sure they will go after SV when FA's contract runs through...but FA and RK would be a great combo..
     
  8. GTE

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    Give us at least one source. Doesn't even have to be a credible one.
     
  9. absent

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    They are both good friends privately,I wonder how it would work out when they would have to work together.....
     
  10. aquapuss

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    This is getting interesting. It was news to me that Kubica is apparently fluent in Italian and that LdM is particularly enamored with his reputed interaction with the mechanics. Sort of Antikimi in Ferrari's opinion.
     
  11. PhilNotHill

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    My guess is they would be fine.

    I remember when Phil and Alonso had words after a race. they seem to be working together fine now...especially the Australian race. Alonso had the patience of Job.

    Right now I believe Alonso only has ill feelings toward Hami and Kimi (who isn't racing).

    Dare I say Alonso is starting to convince me that he is a TEAM PLAYER. I can not believe I said that. ;) Maybe the Ferrari magic is starting to rub off on him. ;)
     
  12. Kieran

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    I agree, he seems to be fitting in really well.
     
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    Well Massa can't be in Ferrari forever... but 2011 seems to soon.

    I would cheer Kubica on much like I did when he denied Lewis last week :eek:
     
  15. texasmr2

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    Seeing as it is well known that Schumi has been mentoring Vettel for the past few years I'll say yes to Vettel and not Kubica.
     
  16. SRT Mike

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    Here's an interesting thought... let's say Massa does get the boot after 2010. Where does he end up?
     
  17. texasmr2

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    RBR??
     
  18. fou

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    Joe Gibbs Racing?
     
  19. texasmr2

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    Or perhaps AGR lol!!!
     
  20. racerx3317

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    I would seriously doubt that they dump Massa so quickly unless he was seriously slower than Fred. He seems resonably close to him at this point and they seem to be working well together. The move would seem to make no sense, unless there is something going on behind the scenes we don't know about.
     
  21. 4rePhill

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    +1, and it seems to be far too early in the season to even contemplate replacing drivers for next season. Kubica's a good driver but I don't see him as being so much better than Massa that it's worth disrupting the team to that degree.
     
  22. tifosi12

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    Back where he came from: Middle of the pack.
     
  23. AlexO91

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    Vettel's contract doesn't end until 2012, and with the huge pay off they had to give Kimi I doubt they would fork out another huge sum of money to get Vettel out of his contract at Red Bull.
     
  24. 4rePhill

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    With Alonso on board, Ferrari are not desperate for another driver and can afford to wait another year for Vettel.
     
  25. AlexO91

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    Yeah............ that too. :)
     

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