Montoya to Mercedes in 2005?

darkscout46 said:It’s pretty obvious Damson has a total Schumacher complex... 🙂 🙂

Come on, I know for a fact you're just obsessed with Schumacher. Is your room covered in sticky posters of him or something?
Get some shame, man...
You're clearly just a huge fanboy. 🙂

Moon said:Come on, I know for a fact you're just obsessed with Schumacher. Your room is probably covered in his posters, right? Seriously, have some dignity... You're clearly just a huge fanboy.

Must be hard being you...div>

it’s not even your problem..
Who gives a damn!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!😁

Damson said:Since we're already drifting into discussions about Prost and Senna, I thought I'd share a few rather intriguing things Prost once remarked regarding Michael Schumacher:

Hmm... now, Damson, I think the FIA might need to give you a little reality check here—you really shouldn't drag Mialj into every single conversation we have. Look, this specific thread is dedicated to Montoya, a driver that certain teams are actively HUNTING because they’ve actually recognized his sheer TALENT. So, while someone like Alonso could certainly join the fray here, let's try to keep the discussion limited to drivers who are actually interesting and in high demand...😉

Charles Martin78 said:Hmm... Damson—honestly, the FIA would probably tell you to stop dragging Mialj into every single discussion. Look, this thread is specifically about Montoya—a driver that certain teams are actually SEEKING out because they recognize his pure talent. So, while Alonso might still have a place in here, let's leave out anyone who isn't actually interesting or in demand...😉

You're acting just like Damson—only you're being a lot more subtle about it!😁

I’ve never had much patience for subtlety, irony, or sarcasm... 😛

Elizabeth Hughes says Sergio Marchionne said:I just can't stand subtlety, irony, or sarcasm... 😛

God teaches us that we shouldn't hold onto hatred.

I feel like we've all drifted a bit away from the main topic, which is whether Juan Pablo Montoya should join McLaren Mercedes for 2005! Hooray !!!! I know he might not quite reach Kimi Räikkönen's level, but he’s definitely ahead of David Coulthard, so he'd be a great asset for McLaren as they chase that constructors' championship.

Look, if I’m being totally honest, my heart would probably skip a beat if Juan Pablo Montoya ended up in a Ferrari seat.
But when I actually sit down and think about it for more than five seconds, I start to doubt he’s quite the right fit for their specific culture... honestly, Fernando Alonso would probably be a much better match for them.

As for the whole Montoya situation at McLaren—he’s a hell of a lot better option than that incredibly guarded, ultra-reserved David Coulthard, who looks like he’s completely fed up with NASCAR and driving and just everything else in general.

It would be in Ferrari's best interest to sign both Juan Pablo Montoya and Fernando Alonso—having two elite drivers with such vastly different temperaments and driving styles could be unstoppable if they actually found a way to click. Even if things turned toxic, much like that legendary rivalry between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, Ferrari would still come out ahead.

Since Kimi Räikkönen shares a similar vibe with Fernando Alonso, McLaren will likely find themselves in a great spot to capitalize on that—assuming, of course, they can actually finish developing that car.

The smartest move for Ferrari would be to convince Michael Schumacher to stick around for a few more years, while simultaneously bringing in Fernando Alonso and giving him full control. The competition wouldn't stand a chance against a duo like that...

The worst-case scenario would be seeing Fernando Alonso join Ferrari just to play second fiddle to Schumacher—it would completely undermine his talent.

I’m having a hard time buying these rumors about Schumacher retiring; he’s far too hungry for the spotlight to just walk away now. He’s the type of person who either has to be number one or doesn't participate at all. If he does decide to hang it up, he'll probably leave NASCAR entirely. I mean, what's next for him? Managing a ranch out in rural Indiana?? 🙂

redheron12 said:I don't buy the rumors about Michael retiring—the guy is way too hungry for the spotlight to just walk away now. Someone with that much swagger either has to be at the top or they aren't interested at all. If he does quit racing, he’ll probably ditch NASCAR entirely. I mean, what's he gonna do, go raise sheep out in rural Indiana?? 🙂

👍 redheron12!
you hit the nail on the head with this one.
not long after the season ended, some analysts were dissecting Michael's whole vibe and basically concluded he's still an elite driver who lives for the win—but only if he actually wins!
they showed these clips of his face after he had to deal with some rough luck and—get this—his beard looked even longer than usual!
total pro, handles pressure like a champ, insane focus... but if things go south, it's a disaster.

honestly though, who's actually smart enough to realize when their time is up?

I agree that Fernando Alonso—or anyone with that ego—would never play second fiddle to him, but I definitely don't agree with:

having another driver would just ruin everything

because, so far, Michael has basically been the powerhouse carrying whoever was in that number two spot. in his whole career, you can count on one hand the number of times a teammate actually gave him a run for his money...