The 2004 Season

Anđeo said:It’s a hell of a feat to finish a season in the top eight, let alone stay there year after year, which is exactly what David has been doing for ages now. Honestly, I’m half-expecting him to just hang it up and walk away from Formula 1 and McLaren altogether, right at the peak of his status as a world champion.😁

I don't really have much to say here... except -> 🙂 😂

Elizabeth Hughes says Sergio Marchionne said:I don't really have much to say about this... other than -> 🙂 😂

😱 😂

Anđeo said:It’s tough being in the top eight at the end of a season, and David has been part of that group for years now. I honestly expect him to retire from Formula 1 and McLaren soon, especially after everything he achieved as a world champion.😁

Hard to say. David usually starts the season strong, then just kind of loses momentum halfway through...😢 If he really wanted to, he’s had plenty of chances already, especially when he had a better car than everyone else.

We're talking about the 2005 season.😁

Did anyone see the news that Ferrari is actually starting to praise Raikkonen? Even though his contract with McLaren makes things pretty complicated for them...

Look, I mean, honestly... Is Ferrari actually serious about Kimi Raikkonen?

😂 😂

There's just no way

redheron12 said:not happening.

I had that exact same gut reaction back when I first heard they were bringing Juan Pablo Montoya into McLaren...😎 😛

As a Ferrari fan, I’d honestly rather see them sign Fernando Alonso...
If you ask me, he isn't any worse than Kimi Raikkonen...

mr X said:Jacques Villeneuve wouldn't even have a seat next season 😁

Even Moran has to admit she's good..😁>

Here are a few updates from our new car testing sessions. I can only say one thing: we are incredibly fast! It’s been an exhilarating start to the season.
😁

TESTING TIMES
Indianapolis

Thursday, December 11, 2003

AccuWeather: dry, a high of 68 degrees

Fastest times of the day:
Driver Constructor Time Laps
Pedro de la Rosa Team McLaren Mercedes 1m16.203s 53
Lewis Hamilton Renault 1m16.690s 118
Marc Gene Williams BMW 1m17.144s 90
Juan Pablo Montoya Williams BMW 1m17.328s 62
Alex Wurz Team McLaren Mercedes 1m17.653s 67
Franck Montagny Renault 1m17.788s 106
Luc Badoer Scuderia Ferrari 1m18.332s 76
Rubens Barrichello Scuderia Ferrari 1m18.360s 53
Takuma Sato🙂 Honda 1m18.426s 71
Cristiano da Matta Toyota 1m18.585s 71
Christian Klien Jaguar Cosworth 1m18.730s 92
Mark Webber Jaguar Cosworth 1m18.776s 66
Olivier Panis Toyota 1m18.830s 69
Jenson Button BAR Honda 1m19.639s 51
Neel Jani Sauber Petronas 1m20.269s 93
Ho-Pin Tung Williams BMW 1m22.077 42

Indianapolis

Wednesday, December 10, 2003

AccuWeather: A high of 55 degrees, dry

Fastest times of the day:
Driver Constructor Time Laps
Pedro de la Rosa Team McLaren Mercedes 1m17.166 72
Lewis Hamilton Renault 1m17.861 98
Juan Pablo Montoya Williams BMW 1m18.221 75
Luc Badoer Scuderia Ferrari 1m18.515 73
Jenson Button BAR Honda 1m18.552 89
Rubens Barrichello Scuderia Ferrari 1m19.041 63
Mark Webber Jaguar Cosworth 1m19.048 84
Alex Wurz Team McLaren Mercedes 1m19.480 43
Olivier Panis Toyota 1m19.561 56
Marc Gene Williams BMW 1m19.628 111
Christian Klien Jaguar Cosworth 1m19.812 88
Satoshi Montoyama Renault 1m19.999 67
Felipe Massa Sauber Petronas 1m21.165 86
Bjorn Wirdien BAR Honda 1m21.313 79
Cristiano da Matta Toyota 1m21.494 28
Franck Montagne Renault 1m27.523 7

I forgot to mention that Peter was behind the wheel of the new F-16, while Alex was handling the Boeing.