Nico

Mike_Wooshy · 12 Mar 2006, 22:51 (Ref:1545573)

Suprised no one has made a threat already (or if there is one could this be merged maybe ?)
I thourght Nico did a fantastic job today, that Williams didnt look to shabby either.
anyway what is everyone elses throughts ??

alesi95 · 12 Mar 2006, 22:53 (Ref:1545576)

That Cosworth motor is quite obviously not too shamby. I think that was the key to Roseberg making up as many places as he did, but his racecraft is quite acomplished too.

kipper · 12 Mar 2006, 23:12 (Ref:1545588)

I would argue that the fact that at this stage of the season Williams and Cosworth appear to be on top of things, combined with the problems for Fisichella, Barrichello and Massa would have played a great part in Nico Rosberg's performance, even though it was highly impressive.

Dr Venom · 12 Mar 2006, 23:20 (Ref:1545595)

true the boy done good' but....................he was nowwere near ferrari, renault, honda and mclearen...!

Menelaos · 13 Mar 2006, 00:03 (Ref:1545617)

He was really good. I hope his car is competitive throughout the season and he gets the chance to show more than just that! A fantastic debut for sure, promise for a geat driver!!

SpawnyWhippet · 13 Mar 2006, 01:12 (Ref:1545647)

He gave the best first drive I can remember in F1. Shame about the first lap incident involving Heidfeld.

dsg · 13 Mar 2006, 01:17 (Ref:1545648)

I thought he drove very well. He made an early mistake but kept his cool and then set blistering laps just before pitting for fuel. A fantastic drive.

im8457 · 13 Mar 2006, 02:16 (Ref:1545677)

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Originally Posted by Dr Venom

true the boy done good' but....................he was nowwere near ferrari, renault, honda and mclearen...!

It was his first f1 race he started 12th made a mistake on the first lap that cost him 45sec then went on to set the races' fastest lap and drive his way back though the field to 7th. IMO his race performance after the first lap was on par with any of those teams.

Raglanparade · 13 Mar 2006, 02:20 (Ref:1545678)

Best F1 since Villeneuve in 1996.

From memory, i think Australia 1996 was the last time a driver on debut set the fastest lap as well.

Nado · 13 Mar 2006, 07:07 (Ref:1545748)

I believe the Williams' pace is a lot better than what it may seem. Bring on Malaysia!

You know I didn't think about the Massa, Barrichello, Fischella problems, still it was quite a drive.

FPV GTHO · 13 Mar 2006, 07:14 (Ref:1545754)

Sam Michael believes running so long in the first sting compromised their strategy. Im expecting them to be able to get a podium at Sepang, be it with Mark or Nico.

Nico before Bahrain seemed to be talking up his changes and using his experience with the circuit as a major reason. Anyone think that largely contributed to such a successful debut?

KE30MAN · 13 Mar 2006, 08:09 (Ref:1545776)

Brilliant drive from Nico, the boy has talent. The car looks good too!

312T4 · 13 Mar 2006, 08:32 (Ref:1545790)

Outstanding, incredible self control and drive. A true hope!

davyboy · 13 Mar 2006, 08:36 (Ref:1545794)

Nico's drive was one of the best debuts in recent years. His racecraft was truely awesome and if Bahrain wasn't a one off... Keke's son is undoubtedly a future champion.

esorniloc · 13 Mar 2006, 09:54 (Ref:1546945)

The fact he scored a fastest lap on his debut in F1 is interesting enough, but he actually took a record away from Alonso as being the youngest ever driver to have a fastest lap in a GP. (And by over a year younger).

I think
Nino Farina
Masahiro Hasemi
Jacques Villeneuve
Nico Rosberg
Are the only drivers to have the fastest lap on the GP debut.

Hein · 13 Mar 2006, 11:10 (Ref:1547012)

The kid had a great race, I truly cannot wait to see what he does the rest of the season!

Glad to see the car is not that bad!

BootsOntheSide · 13 Mar 2006, 12:40 (Ref:1547083)

Farina's first F1 race was THE first world championship race, so his achievement doesn't really count, and Hasemi's is regarded by many as a statistical error, so Nico's effort seems even better. From what we've seen so far the Williams may be the best outside the Big Four, and Nico has the pace of Webber, even if he made a couple of rookie errors.

rcarr · 13 Mar 2006, 12:48 (Ref:1547088)

People keep on comparing him to Jacques Villeneuve, why? Jacques was thrusted into a top-flight race seat! He won his championship because he had the best car and team around him!

To me, Nico had a far harder route to a williams seat then Jacques ever had!

Nico was fantastic! Showings of a future champion! Far greater than Kimi or Fernando were when they had ok cars!

I hope to seen Nico on the top step of the podium before the end of the season! Never say never! Look at Panis winning in Monaco!

davyboy · 13 Mar 2006, 13:01 (Ref:1547103)

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Originally Posted by rcarr

People keep on comparing him to Jacques Villeneuve, why? Jacques was thrusted into a top-flight race seat! He won his championship because he had the best car and team around him!

To me, Nico had a far harder route to a williams seat then Jacques ever had!

Nico was fantastic! Showings of a future champion! Far greater than Kimi or Fernando were when they had ok cars!

I hope to seen Nico on the top step of the podium before the end of the season! Never say never! Look at Panis winning in Monaco!

You're right... a comparison with Villeneuve is incorrect. He had come from top-level single seater racing in the US and was given a plum seat in car that was the class of the field. Most agree that any competent F1 pilot would have won in the Williams that year.

Nico is much younger, much more a novice and the Williams is no way a match for the Honda, Renault, McLaren or Ferrari. A better comparison for Nico would be Schumacher's debut in the Jordan. Nico delivered an impression on a similar level... and if he can keep it up... could be another Schumacher. Truely awesome.

pole2pole · 13 Mar 2006, 13:06 (Ref:1547105)

I thought that was a stunning performance from Nico. What a signing for williams. Other teams will be kicking themselves for not getting his name onto a contract.

rallycrosscraig · 13 Mar 2006, 13:48 (Ref:1547144)

very impressive hope to see him do it again maybe even a podium in 2006?

esorniloc · 13 Mar 2006, 15:40 (Ref:1547207)

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Originally Posted by BootsOntheSide

Hasemi's is regarded by many as a statistical error,

What do you mean its a statistical error?

Gabrio · 13 Mar 2006, 15:46 (Ref:1547211)

Great drive. Too bad for the error at the start. I guess it's a steep learning curve.

neilap · 13 Mar 2006, 17:17 (Ref:1547274)

So how many people think he will finish the year in a Williams, or will be racing for them next year? He is definately a top driver if his first race is to judge. Great drive.

QuickSilver · 13 Mar 2006, 17:35 (Ref:1547296)

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Originally Posted by Mike_Wooshy

Nico did a fantastic job

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Originally Posted by alesi95

his racecraft is quite acomplished

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Originally Posted by kipper

highly impressive

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Originally Posted by Andydickens

He gave the best first drive I can remember in F1

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Originally Posted by dsg

A fantastic drive.

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Originally Posted by rcarr

Showings of a future champion!

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Originally Posted by davyboy

Truely awesome.

How about giving the kid a chance to get his diapers off before we coronate him.
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