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12 Feb 2002, 02:06
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Alesi is back...in F1...in a Mclaren!
Go on...read about it is Autosport.com
Alesi, due to his connections with Mercedes as DTM driver, would be assigned a one-off testing with the Mclaren team. This announcement follows after a seat-fitting session a few days ago which led to much speculations.
It's strange that they got Alesi to do testing, when Alesi isn't the best technical driver around... But boy, isn't it time Alesi get the feeling of driving a top F1 car! Good for him...maybe if he could better DC's time, he can teach DC one lesson: "An older driver can still whip the A&& off you, Coulty!"
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12 Feb 2002, 09:11
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I hope he goes faster than DC and Kimi (with the same fuel load etc) just to prove he still has it.
Good to see him get his rear into a competitive car again. Pity it's not for a season 
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12 Feb 2002, 12:41
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He's got the test because of his drive for Mercedes in the DTM series this year. They (Mercedes) also wanted some feedback from a driver who has driven on Michelin tyres.
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12 Feb 2002, 13:20
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Yes, I'd seriously love to see him blow DC and Kimi into the reeds (but I also seriously doubt it will happen!).
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12 Feb 2002, 13:27
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Alesi will test the McLaren after the Australian GP. I agree with Aysedasi though, he will probably not be quicker than DC and Kimi! (Though I would love to see it happen...)
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12 Feb 2002, 13:43
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Why WON'T he be any quicker?? As we saw last year, Kimi is GOOD, but not that great. Heidfeld was better. And whilst Heidfeld is undoubtedly a better driver now than he was at Prost, Alesi still could pull the old moves and was usually better than NH. So.... anything's possible!!
Oh OK, may be not.... 
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12 Feb 2002, 13:55
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I'll be interested in how he does
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12 Feb 2002, 14:43
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If he makes DC look a fool then i'll be happy.
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12 Feb 2002, 16:03
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McLaren Mercedes have since announced that this is a 'one off' test and that Jean Alesi will not be taking on testing duties for the team. They are interested in his feedback of the Michelin tyres against those of Bridgestone.
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12 Feb 2002, 16:07
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Quote:
Originally posted by paulzinho
If he makes DC look a fool then i'll be happy.
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12 Feb 2002, 18:16
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Alesi has no chance of beating DC or Kimi.
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12 Feb 2002, 20:23
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ooooh this is a juicy rumour oh god!!! this stuff is gold dust!!! this is what i want to happen - alesi is going to be the test driver, but kimi has a really dissapointing season so they chuck alesi into the car to see what he does, wins everything and becomes world champion!!!
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12 Feb 2002, 20:35
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Quote:
Originally posted by Number Juan
ooooh this is a juicy rumour oh god!!! this stuff is gold dust!!! this is what i want to happen - alesi is going to be the test driver, but kimi has a really dissapointing season so they chuck alesi into the car to see what he does, wins everything and becomes world champion!!!
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who sang that song "dream.........dream,dream,dream????"
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12 Feb 2002, 20:36
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12 Feb 2002, 20:38
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I thought we got rid of Alesi once and for all.
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