F1 » Where now for Heikki?

Only choise for Mc Laren's second place is Heikki Kovalainen! He is fast, capable of winning races, young and will have many driving years stil to go! It would be really odd decision to take someone else - especially Pedro de la Rosa who is old and not enough fast. In addition, Heikki can behave outside Mc Laren office as well so no problem at all! Hopefully we will see soon Mc Laren's announcement for taking Heikki!

Mika, those are the exact reason why, if I were Heikki, I would go to McLaren. Renault threw me out because they didn't want me hassling FA, go to McLaren and show them what they lost.

I also expect McClaren to sign Pedro up as their no. 2 driver. I would love to see Heikki get the seat however, because it would be fantastic to watch the expression on Ron Dennis's face as when Heikki beats Hamilton on race day!

I love to see Heikki drives in McClaren. It would be interesting to see how he can perform in a decent car.

But I feel it's unlikely. When Alonso was linked to Renault at early stage, Heikki clearly stated that he didn't want to be in No.2's seat.

Contrary to what is told by McClaren, the one who they're looking for is, clear No.2 driver devoting to Hamilton. And Pedro just waited too long to drive & become a regular F1 driver.

Pedro will be just happy to be there not attacking on Hamilton at all. That's what McClaren want and what I'm afraid of.

To McLaren

They need him if they are to have any chance of winning the Contructor's title as well as the WDC.

Who beat MS at the Race of Champions a few years back in identical Ferraris? That makes him quick enough doesn't it?

No doubt he is a good driver, hard to assess how good, as the R27 was not the best of cars, in any case there is in my opinion too much that has happened between Renault and Mclaren for Heikki to go there

Lee

How you know for a fact that Pedro drive for McLaren next year?

You must have seen the contract, I 'spect. How much is he to be paid?

And yes, obvious that Heikki is better driver than Lewis, he showed that in all the lower formula. Fact. Can you supply these fools with the details so they understand too.

which is precisely why i think kovalainen will join mclaren. in my view, they dont have another fast choice. mclaren have to face the fact that they wont win by only supporting one driver. hamilton has championship winning potential, he has proved that but so does heikki whereas pedro does not.

lee, dont forget renault and honda. i expect them to be just behind ferrari, mclaren and bmw like in the early 2000's when bmw were with williams. in 09, honda, renault and red bull will contend for the title. but for now, f1 will be split into 4 or 5 groups. but in 08, if mclaren sign pedro, they will struggle to keep up and could fall into the clutches of renault and honda

We know the Pedro De La Rosa will be driving for McLaren next year. Fact.

That leaves Heikki (who I believe is the better driver than Hamilton) out in the cold unfairly. But Pedro is slow.

Next year Ferrari will have a fast car and fast drivers, BMW will have a faster car than 2007 and two mega talented drivers. McLaren will have Hamilton and a slow Pedro.
Will they win the constructors champions with Pedro?

In a nutshell... NO!

I know he is well respected as a tester/developer but as a McLaren fan I wouldn't want Pedro in a race seat. He was significantly slower than Kimi in 2006 (which admitedly may suit the whole Lewis favouritism thing) and lets not forget he was heavily involved in 'Ferrarigate'. I would love to see Lewis & Heikki in a young and exciting, but admitedly inexperienced team, with Pedro providing the experience from behind the scenes.