ralf joins toyota

normally_crazy · 7th July 2004, 19:22

Ralf schumacher joins toyota...below is the quote from rediff.

Toyota in three-year deal with Ralf Schumacher

Williams driver Ralf Schumacher signed a three-year deal with Toyota from the 2005 season, the formula one team announced on Wednesday.

"He has proven himself to be an extremely quick racing driver in his career, and I am sure that his vast experience will be extremely beneficial to our team," said team chief Tsutomu Tomita in a statement.

"We have not finalised who will partner Ralf in 2005 and this is something we are in no rush to decide on.

"We are happy with the job that Cristiano (da Matta) and Olivier (Panis) are doing for us and both of them are under consideration for the remaining race seat next season."

Ralf, the brother of world champion Michael, is currently out of action after fracturing his spine in the U.S. Grand Prix last month.

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GTO · 7th July 2004, 19:55

What were Toyota thinking when they signed Ralf?

GTO

Rtech · 7th July 2004, 20:10

crazy...what Toyota needs is someone who is consistant..not a fussy driver like Schumi Junior!

They are gonna regret this!

Rt

shravan316 · 7th July 2004, 21:31

yup...i'm a little shocked at this news....i think Toyota should have hired someone like a Villeneuve. Experienced and aggressive.

papps · 7th July 2004, 22:17

well anyways, i hope panis is still there, cause for some reason i think he is a good driver, good luck to toyota for next year and Ralf hope he drives well and not fusses too much, lets see what he can do with a toyota

Hatari · 8th July 2004, 02:10

think its good for ralf atleast..
toyota's turnover worldwide is about $10.1 BILLION !
they really want the champioship.. and have the resources to get it.. thats for sure..
i think its only a matter of time.. 3 yrs max !

with ferrari spending the way they are..its coming down to who can outspend them.. toyota are the only ones who can..
they also have mike gascoyne.. who did a wonderful job at renault..

nexy yr shud be a good F1 season.. !

Aditya · 8th July 2004, 03:48

Maybe, Toyota wants an experienced German driver. Afterall, they're based in Cologne.

Rtech · 8th July 2004, 14:26

Yup, the only 2 reason's i see Toyota hiring Ralf is 1- his surname and 2 - his nationality. Too bad none of them have anything to do with driving!

The ideal driver for Toyota would have been David Coulhart. He's quick enough, hard working and got heaps of experience with one of the best teams in Formula 1.

They still have one seat available, and lets hope they use it wisely.

Rt

shravan316 · 8th July 2004, 14:30

hopefully rtech...they will use it wisely...

Tom · 8th July 2004, 14:33

it's time coulthard retired

shravan316 · 8th July 2004, 14:35

he needs steroids....just like Barri(who recently got a shot...

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vinaypro · 8th July 2004, 14:59

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Quote[/b] (shravan316 @ July 08 2004,13:05)]he needs steroids....just like Barri(who recently got a shot...

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David has been too long to do any good for McLaren on the contarary Barri is doing well..

shravan316 · 8th July 2004, 22:30

Barri is doing well?? He lets MS win almost every race even if he has a chance of winning it....he is a little too soft at Ferrari.

7th July 2004, 19:22	#1
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Ralf schumacher joins toyota...below is the quote from rediff. Toyota in three-year deal with Ralf Schumacher Williams driver Ralf Schumacher signed a three-year deal with Toyota from the 2005 season, the formula one team announced on Wednesday. "He has proven himself to be an extremely quick racing driver in his career, and I am sure that his vast experience will be extremely beneficial to our team," said team chief Tsutomu Tomita in a statement. "We have not finalised who will partner Ralf in 2005 and this is something we are in no rush to decide on. "We are happy with the job that Cristiano (da Matta) and Olivier (Panis) are doing for us and both of them are under consideration for the remaining race seat next season." Ralf, the brother of world champion Michael, is currently out of action after fracturing his spine in the U.S. Grand Prix last month. cheers
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7th July 2004, 19:55	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,780 Times View My Garage	What were Toyota thinking when they signed Ralf? GTO
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7th July 2004, 20:10	#3
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	crazy...what Toyota needs is someone who is consistant..not a fussy driver like Schumi Junior! They are gonna regret this! Rt
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7th July 2004, 21:31	#4
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	yup...i'm a little shocked at this news....i think Toyota should have hired someone like a Villeneuve. Experienced and aggressive.
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7th July 2004, 22:17	#5
papps BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 271 Thanked: 0 Times	well anyways, i hope panis is still there, cause for some reason i think he is a good driver, good luck to toyota for next year and Ralf hope he drives well and not fusses too much, lets see what he can do with a toyota
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8th July 2004, 02:10	#6
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	think its good for ralf atleast.. toyota's turnover worldwide is about $10.1 BILLION ! they really want the champioship.. and have the resources to get it.. thats for sure.. i think its only a matter of time.. 3 yrs max ! with ferrari spending the way they are..its coming down to who can outspend them.. toyota are the only ones who can.. they also have mike gascoyne.. who did a wonderful job at renault.. nexy yr shud be a good F1 season.. !
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8th July 2004, 03:48	#7
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,843 Thanked: 77,081 Times View My Garage	Maybe, Toyota wants an experienced German driver. Afterall, they're based in Cologne.
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8th July 2004, 14:26	#8
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Yup, the only 2 reason's i see Toyota hiring Ralf is 1- his surname and 2 - his nationality. Too bad none of them have anything to do with driving! The ideal driver for Toyota would have been David Coulhart. He's quick enough, hard working and got heaps of experience with one of the best teams in Formula 1. They still have one seat available, and lets hope they use it wisely. Rt
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8th July 2004, 14:30	#9
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	hopefully rtech...they will use it wisely...
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8th July 2004, 14:33	#10
Tom BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore, India. Posts: 401 Thanked: 0 Times	it's time coulthard retired
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8th July 2004, 14:35	#11
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	he needs steroids....just like Barri(who recently got a shot... )
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8th July 2004, 22:30	#13
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	Barri is doing well?? He lets MS win almost every race even if he has a chance of winning it....he is a little too soft at Ferrari.
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