Saint Paul C Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Source - Autosport A war of words between Renault boss Flavio Briatore and Nelson Piquet has increased speculation that the Brazilian driver is unlikely to finish the season with the team. Piquet admitted ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix that his place at the team was in doubt, with rumours having already suggested he could have been absent from the Hungaroring race, where the Brazilian qualified in 15th and finished in 12th. Speaking to Autosprint magazine, Briatore said he expected more from Piquet and was critical of the driver for "opening the book of excuses" for his lack of results. "I've always been fair with my drivers," Briatore was quoted as saying by Autosprint. "I expected more from Piquet because this is his second year with a full-time drive. He's done less testing compared to Alonso, but Webber as well tested less than Vettel because of his broken leg, but look where he is now. "When a driver lacks results, he opens the book of excuses and begins: the fault is the weather's, a spectator's sunglasses, a spin on the straight, this and that... "It's not true that there's a technical difference of seven tenths between Alonso's and Piquet's car. If that was true, we'd have a car capable of winning the title, and that unfortunately isn't the case. The technical difference has always been minimal and never longer than one race." Piquet, who is yet to score a point this season, was critical of his team boss, saying he only thinks about money. The Brazilian driver claimed Briatore, who left Sunday's race before it was over after Fernando Alonso had retired, has no respect for him. "Flavio is a business man, but he doesn't understand sh!t about F1," Piquet was quoted as saying by the Italian magazine. "He's my manager, but in his role of team boss he doesn't respect me. "He only thinks about money, at how much money he can pocket in everything he's involved, he's a man with no friends. Every day everyone asks me what's going on, so why should I always keep quiet? "Webber has been in F1 since 2001, he started in a different era, when testing wasn't limited. He's probably done more than 20,000 kms in testing, so it's not a fair comparison. Now the situation is more difficult for a driver with little experience. "And besides that, I have to fight against Briatore and Alonso himself, who is a fantastic driver. When I wasn't competitive in qualifying, I was the first owing up to it. But if Briatore doesn't understand that, what can I do?" Doesn't sound like Nelson will be in a job for much longer IMHO. Renault could be looking for 2 new drivers next season perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 You don't need to read too much between the lines there. I think it speaks for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 In that type of situation there will only be one viewpoint that really matters and it doesn't belong to young Nelson Piquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Young F1 driver with limited talent accuses experienced team principal of being obsessed by money and having no friends. This is only going to end one way I'm afraid. Bye bye Nelson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowds Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 has rode into that position on his dads name.... doesnt have the talent. I mean alonso front of the grid and his team mate 15th?! Alonso to ferrari... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 has rode into that position on his dads name.... doesnt have the talent. I mean alonso front of the grid and his team mate 15th?! Alonso to ferrari... Sorry, but if he didnt have talent he would finish last every race. To say he's not good enough for F1 is harsh, and I think many are quick to judge because his old man was a legend. Yes he's not the quickest, he probably doesnt deserve to be in a car as good as renaults, but don't accuse him of lacking talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Bognor Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Sorry, but if he didnt have talent he would finish last every race. To say he's not good enough for F1 is harsh, and I think many are quick to judge because his old man was a legend. Yes he's not the quickest, he probably doesnt deserve to be in a car as good as renaults, but don't accuse him of lacking talent. The same could be said about BWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 The same could be said about BWP Except Piquet has never been caught out being too far forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Bognor Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Except Piquet has never been caught out being too far forwards. ...or stealing handbags and mobile phones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowds Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Sorry, but if he didnt have talent he would finish last every race. To say he's not good enough for F1 is harsh, and I think many are quick to judge because his old man was a legend. Yes he's not the quickest, he probably doesnt deserve to be in a car as good as renaults, but don't accuse him of lacking talent. There's talent and then there is having the name and the money to enter the lower levels of racing to start with.... his first season he was disgraceful... I'm no fan of hamilton but look at his first season or kubica? He lacks talent imo, and as for finishing last every race how many did he not finish last year? talent = alonso not good enough = piquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommi Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 There's talent and then there is having the name and the money to enter the lower levels of racing to start with.... his first season he was disgraceful... I'm no fan of hamilton but look at his first season or kubica? He lacks talent imo, and as for finishing last every race how many did he not finish last year? talent = alonso not good enough = piquet. He has talent just look at his record in pretty much all the other categories of single seater racing - he pretty much cleaned up (bar GP2 when he lost the championship at the last race to Lewis) The step up to F1 is bigger and more difficult than most realise and some find it harder to adapt than others. He was always onto a loser in an ordinary Renault car with an extra-ordinary team mate like Alonso who is quite simply the most complete driver in F1 (MSC included) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 3 August, 2009 Share Posted 3 August, 2009 Ouch.. Someone's not happy. http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/090803174228.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 He's gone: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8166688.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Yeah, that says basically the same as the link I posted. It's not a very professional way to behave, is it? Latest rumour going around the industry is that Piquet Snr has made inroads into buying the BMW Sauber team, based in Hinwill. It's an expensive way of making sure your son has a job though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbo Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Yeah, that says basically the same as the link I posted. It's not a very professional way to behave, is it? Latest rumour going around the industry is that Piquet Snr has made inroads into buying the BMW Sauber team, based in Hinwill. It's an expensive way of making sure your son has a job though. Mansell'esque wouldnt you say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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