Kimi is driving a bullshit car when he is joining Ferrari?
542463
I have to disagree with you. Although I have been a Ferrari fan basically since birth, I must say McLaren is always a top team. Renault has come and gone, and they will go again, soon. Trust me. But McLaren is an institution which will remain. Now they have some issues, and the package is not as good as Ferrari's and Renault. But look at where Ferrari was a few races ago? Everybody thought they were done and dead. It takes very little in F1 to emerge again. McLaren has the capability to win races this year.\n\nAs far as Kimi to Ferrari is concerned, aside from a lot of rumors, there is nothing confirmed about this move. It would make sense, but Schumacher has not yet made a decision about his future. Massa was hired only a few months ago. And they are also talking to Moto GP champion Valentino Rossi. As of this precise moment, Kimi will not be a Ferrari driver next year. I wish things would mature towards an agreement because Kimi is the fastest driver today, and he would look good in a red jumpsuit.
1094511
He isn't really a cheat, he just has a different set of rules then all the other drivers, he gets special treatment it seems. As much as i can't stand him, he is a good driver, but he needs to be brought down a notch!!!!
203217
the fia changed the rules so much in the last few years to try to break Ferrari's dominance, when they finally got it right everyone wonders why Ferrari didn't win.  If the governing body of a sport is against you it's only so long before they eventually bring you down.\n\nor if you don't like that answer then it's cause no team can always win.  It ebbs and flows.  Sometimes even the best has too lose.
1024643
Yes. But you can't let Gordon off of the hook either. They are not communicating and Letarte doesn't have a clue as to how to improve a race car. But Jeff is (all of the sudden) awful at adapting to changes. They need a new, experienced, winning crew chief (Hendrick can afford it) who can work with and if  need be, stand up to Gordon. No more of this hireing from within. It hasn't worked since Ray Evernham. And Loomis was a looser with Petty motorsports. Why in the h*** did they think he could win with Hendrick.
917526
We are entering the "Button Era". McLaren show no hint of competitiveness, so that's Alonso handicapped. Ferrari are not only losing Schumi, but all their top personnel as well, so don't expect their year to go so well - also, Massa will get up Kimi's nose by being faster than him at the start of the season...don't expect them to be speaking by the time we get to Silverstone, and expect them to take points off each other like Piquet snr and Mansell in the good old days at Williams. Renault have made a huge mistake keeping Fis, reckon we'll see Piquet jnr in for him before the end of the year. So, that leaves us Honda. Button has sorted out Barrichello so he's undisputed number one in the team, but both of them can win races and get in the points anywhere. \nSo, my predictions:\nDrivers: Button, Massa, Raikonnen, Alonso, Barrichello\nConstructors: Ferrari, Honda, McLaren
914839
I do not like him I think he treats his drivers (that have made him a ton of money) like trading pieces. He does not even talk to them, watch their interviews.
377017
I am not a real big fan of his but i have to give credit where credit is due and say Michael Schumacher.  Everyone says well he has the best car and he does now but he was also winning races when he was in his early career driving for beniton and that definently wasnt the best car.  And if his entire season pioint total wasnt taken away because of a stupid move in the last race in the early 90's he would have 77 more championship points.  He ran someone off the road so f1 as penalty took all his accumulated points.
379158
schumi is the all time best after the great aryton senna.\n\namong the two kimi raikkonen is more talented and the better driver but unfortunately for him he has been placed in a wrong team at a wrong time of his carrier.\nit would be nice to see kimi in a ferrari next season IF shumi decides to quit.
103285
So what tthe H*** does this crap have to do with Autos and motorsports?
994669
McLaren's lack of reliability is not only due to the drivers, but also because of some design faults. Just look at what happened in Monaco. There was a heat shield made of carbon that malfunctioned and caught fire probably because it was too close to the engine. It affected the wiring of the car and that was it. And I believe that Kimi only has chances to shine if he joins Ferrari or Renault.
432400
It is important to distinguish between the driver and the machine. \n\nLet us not forget Schumacher has invested 9 years at Ferrari and that has yeilded 4 back to back world titles for them. He joined Ferrari at a time, when they were dogs on the circuit, with last championship win coming at 1979. Schumacher had the the option of joining Mclaren but chose the difficult route of coming to ferrari and building it up.\n\nFrom 96-99, Ferrari suffered as they continue to develop the car, but Michael continued with his relentless spirit to make the car competitive and finish in the top 3. \n\nIt paid of between 2000-04, as 4 back to back tittles followed. \n\nWhat happened in 2005? Well, two things.\n\n1. The other teams caught up on the development. Remember technology and manpower is what makes this sport, so lead time are never permanent.\n\n2. FIA rule changes, wherein car were forced to race with one set of tyres. This rule change hit the ferrari badly, but even then, Schumacher finished third last year, given that he had a dog of the car.\n\nThis year the F248 is more competitive and has more powerful engine. Couple with the tyre changing norms, i think Ferrari are competitive.\n\nAnd i think this sunday at Nurburgring, will demonstrate the improved Ferrari.\n\nMichael was never off form, but now he has a car that he drive the rubber of the tyres. \n\nMark my words, the Meister is back!
733359
Actually it was a specially-modified BMW-Sauber that Alessandro (please don't refer to him as Alex) Zanardi drove at Valencia on the weekend and the whole episode was designed more for publicity, a photo op and a bit of a courtesy to Zanardi rather than a legitimate test.\nYou won't see him back racing in Formula One and for a number of reasons, including the fact that wearing prostheses prevents him for exiting an F1 car within the prescribed time limit.\nI think he's happy driving touring cars and he did finish ninth recently at Macau (in the second race), driving a  BMW 320si, just 10 seconds behind the winner.
388112
I really dont know what is the problem with mclaren.They seemed to go well even back in 2003.then enter renault and from that time they are plagued by problems.Only if they give Kimi a near perfect car like renault or ferrari or even Honda,i'm sure he'll win the championship.
974781
I tend to agree with you.\n\n1st - Kimi: One of the 3 fastest drivers in F1 today. Ferrari is the best team with the fastest car right now. Will it be the same comes next season???? If so, it's a no-brainer: He will win\n\n2nd - Massa: One of the 3 fastest. Same car issues as Kimi. His advantage is that he knows the team. It will be a close race all through the season between the 2 Ferrari drivers, but I still think Kimi is a bit faster\n\n3rd - Button: Honda's money and late progress will push him a little bit in the standings\n\n4th - Alonso: First year with McLaren will be the year of adjustments. Good progress for the team and a bunch of points including some victories, but no championship, even if Fernando is the other among the 3 fastest drivers in F1 today\n\nThe Renault drivers don't excite me at all! Fisico breaks down under pressure and makes mistakes on the track. Hekki is so new that he will do well, but it will be too early for laurels. Renault is very good, but I think they are planning for Hekki to mature and make him the N.1 driver eventiually.\n\nHey, of course this is an educated guess. Let's have some fun with some predictions! The truth is that it's impossible to know at this stage...but what fun is it to say that we have to wait for the beginning of the season, bla, bla, bla??? I gave you my forecats based upon the recent past. What is going to happen from now to the first races will shape the championship. Nobody knows who is going to do a better job. Well, perhaps the Super Aguri will win the title and the Ferrari will not score a single point!!!! Hmmm....or not!
1045092
The difference bet'n the Ferrari and Renault was not that huge. Kimi slowed Michael quite a lot in the first two stints. Otherwise it would have been a lot closer.\nHad Michael not blundered at Monaco, who knows he might have got pole and won.\n\nBut Alonso is definitely on his way to the title.
1076134
Heck no Kimi isn't going to win the championship, I doubt he'll even win a race this year.  McLaren is just so weak this season
574916
All previous answers have no reasoning behind them. I can also pick whoever I want just because I like one driver and not another. However, your question can and does have valid analytical basis to determine a probable coherent answer:\n\n1) The top teams now are Ferrari and Renault. Actually Ferrari is a little bit faster right now.\n\n2) The Ferrari and Renault drivers are Schumacher, Massa, Alonso and Fisichella. Therefore, given the car package, all four have winning potential.\n\n3) Alonso is on a roll, and he can only lose the championship now. He is arrogant, and his arrogance will keep him ahead of teammate Fisichella.\n\n4) Massa with Ferrari hasn't shown character and determination. He doesn't look like a winner at this stage of his career.\n\n5) Michael is strong, extremely angry, and ready to prove a point. Regardless of his 7 championships, he is still like a kid who wants to show his abilities. We all know them, but he wants to win, win, win.\n\n6) So, you are right in picking Schumi and Alonso as the favorites for Silverstone.\n\n7) Between the two, Schumi is still angry from Monaco, and his car is a tiny bit faster at this juncture (thank to Bridgestone). So, penalties aside, or catastrophic mishaps, Schumacher will win. I have no doubt about it.\n\nNow, I gave you reasons, and explained why. Ponder, ponder, ponder.