McNish

cos · 17 Mar 2002, 18:07 (Ref:237641)

Anyone else reckon he did a good job today? Qualified 19th after using the T-car, stayed out of trouble for lap 1, and quickly overtook plenty of cars up to 6th only to be let down by a botched pit stop...unlucky to miss out on points though

**Aysedasi** · 17 Mar 2002, 18:14 (Ref:237650)

A very good job indeed, I'd say. Bearing in mind that it was, to all intents and purposes, his first GP (after the debacle at Melbourne). I was really disappointed when he slipped to 7th. It would have been fantastic to see him finish with a point.

paulzinho · 17 Mar 2002, 18:18 (Ref:237651)

I was impressed. Toyota are also doing alot better than expected, in fact they are even rivalling Ferrari.... in botched pit stops that is!!!

I thought he drove a good race and surely it won't be long before he notches up some points.

Cougar · 17 Mar 2002, 19:43 (Ref:237739)

Yeah Toyota seem to be doing well Hope they keep it up

A real shame for McNish and the elusive tyre...

**Peter Mallett** · 17 Mar 2002, 19:45 (Ref:237742)

Yep, he did very well and proved that he deserves his drive.

Mekola · 18 Mar 2002, 01:18 (Ref:237981)

With that drive, I think McNish demonstrated why he is in Toyota

Dr. Austin · 18 Mar 2002, 01:36 (Ref:237991)

Alan drove a beautiful race. If Toyota can get the car right, he will be ok.

The Beer Baron · 18 Mar 2002, 05:50 (Ref:238110)

Toyota are looking good, imagine what they'll be like next year

f1manoz · 18 Mar 2002, 06:30 (Ref:238117)

Toyota are looking bloody competitive, and both Salo and McNish have impressed in the races so far.

Allan was very unlucky not to score a point in Malaysia. He was in the top 10 for most of the race, kept a cool head and, most importantly, kept in on the black stuff all race. Only a daft pitstop by Toyota (pulling a Ferrari!) cost him a point.

But, by the looks of it, both Toyota drivers will score points this year.

Carla O · 18 Mar 2002, 07:11 (Ref:238132)

McNish is doing great and we can well do with another scottish accent in driver interviews

Jukebox · 18 Mar 2002, 07:25 (Ref:238136)

I remembered lotsa ppl in here says that Toyota is wastin their time hiring McNish....being a rookie (in actual race), we have to give him time to familiarize with the situation. If he has what it takes...he will certainly show his true potential eventually. Mika looked rather silly isn't it to have spun while trying to overtake Webber in Melbourne.

Glen · 18 Mar 2002, 10:19 (Ref:238215)

I ran Toyota and McnIsh down - and now feel the need to back-pedal! To finish that race at all is a considerable achievement for the team and driver - so well done to them. Toyota are making several teams look average - very professional. Jag, BAR, Jordan - get it together!

Suzy · 18 Mar 2002, 13:31 (Ref:238360)

Dear Toyota pit-crew

Here is some advice for Allan McNish's pitstops in Brazil and subsequent races:

When the car comes in for a tyre change and the tyres have been removed, please note that you need to put one replacement tyre back on each corner of the car!

Yours sincerely

Suzy (who is cheering for McNish and has done so ever since 1990).

**Spudgun** · 18 Mar 2002, 13:39 (Ref:238366)

He is doing extremely well considering he's had to learn the tracks so far.. I believe we'll see his true form when the F1 circus goes to the European races. No doubt he'll know a lot of the circuits from his Sports car races.

**Bononi** · 18 Mar 2002, 13:59 (Ref:238385)

Cheers Alan !!

And Toyota, what a big surprise. Now get the pit-crew more training ! What about a Monday-to-Sunday/8 hour per day programme ? They'll be just fit.

RaceFreak · 18 Mar 2002, 15:43 (Ref:238451)

How old is he anyhow ?? Thirty something I suspect. Just shows ta goya that experience (and horsepower) beats youthfull exuberience ANY day. I'll betca a beer that he gives Mika a run before too long.

stevie.murray · 18 Mar 2002, 16:12 (Ref:238468)

31 Alan is this year.Toyota,mika and Alan have vasts amount of experience in motorsport.very good combination.Larkhall was on the edge of thier seats..a prediction?top 5place inthe drivers championship for alan(i might be a wee bit biased here..what do you expect from ascotsman from Larkhall)Mika.mmm??I don't think he's ever been consistant in F1 in my opinion.. 7th and 12th after Mika's 5th in australia.has any other F1 team achived a result like this in thier first year?(modern times though)

paulzinho · 18 Mar 2002, 20:30 (Ref:238676)

Well there was Wolf, back in the 70s they won their first race and came 2nd in the WDC with Scheckter.

BD · 18 Mar 2002, 21:03 (Ref:238723)

Honestly, I'm shocked by Toyota's performance. Before the first race I thought there'd be no chance of Toyota breaking into the top 10. How wrong I was. I'm glad though because its nice to have new blood show the others how its done.

stevie.murray · 18 Mar 2002, 21:38 (Ref:238759)

they've proved thier reliability, consistancy should'nt be a problem with the drivers.Ithink both have shown us that! and when the power and speed of the cars improve as the season progresses the rest better be watching thier mirrors!!...

Jukebox · 19 Mar 2002, 01:15 (Ref:238886)

No suprise in due time they'll be the better team compared to the Honda powered teams

paulzinho · 19 Mar 2002, 17:24 (Ref:239425)

Quote:

Originally posted by Jukebox
No suprise in due time they'll be the better team compared to the Honda powered teams

They already are aren't they?

Glen · 19 Mar 2002, 17:28 (Ref:239431)

I doubt there's a single person at either Honda team who is enjoying themselves right now. Wall-to-wall hard luck and upheaval for Jordan and BAR respectively, compared to some very impressive stuff from Toyota.

**Bononi** · 19 Mar 2002, 17:52 (Ref:239452)

That's a shame for a brand that dominated F1 in the 80's.

Even Renault who shared the late 80's and early 90's domination are better than Honda this 2 first races.

Jukebox · 20 Mar 2002, 01:31 (Ref:239816)

Quote:

Originally posted by paulzinho

They already are aren't they?

If only they had not taken Salo in...JV would be a far better choice. Salo was a real flop when he drove for Sauber and a bigger embarassment with his ambitious manouvre which caused him to spun after trying to overtake the rookie Webber in Melbourne. Although he is considered experienced, still he went off his racing line

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