For all of you F1 junkies, who outside of Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewar might be a good fit for F1?

Question

Earlier in their careers.

Answer 1

More than pure driver talent, F1 requires 100% dedication to driving and the endless testing. For American drivers this would mean moving to Europe and being at the beck and call of the racing team. Michael Andretti thought he could commute and failed miserably at F1. F1 drivers also need to be like Mr. Spock, JPM's 7 wins as the #2 driver on #2-3 teams during the Schumi dominant era is impressive, but he's emotional and likes his off-track activities too much. If JPM was fully dedicated and had better equipment, he'd still be in F1 challenging for the WC. On a side note; Tony Stuart would have to lose about 100 pounds to be a "good fit" for F1 ;)

Answer 2

Jeff Gordon. I don't know if you remember that tradin paint thing on speed channel but jeff gordon and juan puablo montyoa switched cars (when he was in F1) and gordon did good. Who's the reatard who thought Danica Patrick Drove F1? do some research or something Jeez

Answer 3

just to clear a myth, jeff gordon drove jpms williams at indy, with no experience, and in three laps he was only 1 second of the starting grid, that is impressive, however he also admited that he doesnt have the physical strength to be an f1 driver, to quote him from last years u.s. gp "are you kidding?" "have you seen the size of alonsos neck?"
and yes provided tony could fit into the cockpit he would make a great f1 driver, dont forget his performance at daytona 24

Answer 4

Can I vote for Marco Andretti? I am also going to disagree with above statement. F1 is ALL about the car. If the car isn't any good, you won't run well. Schumacher is proof of that.If Michael spent his career with Minardi, his record book would be pretty empty.

Answer 5

My answer is both. Jeff Gordon was groomed for open wheel originally.
Stewart's name alone would sound good in an open wheel series plus he has won championship's in open wheel style car's before.

Yes, Boris Said is a successful road racing driver from the Trans/Am series. Another one of my favorite series. He is a big consultant to other drivers in nascar at the road courses. Always count on Boris Said at a road course.

Answer 6

There is a significant difference in these forms of racing,unfortunately this seems to lead to a totally unneccessary rivalry between fans.I must admit ,I perceive a certain arrogance emanating from most,but not all,open wheel fans.They seem to consider themselves above reproach.I say live and let live,loosen up and quit being so bossy and negative towards each other.A race is a race,whether its your own kids racing their bicycles down the street or Schumacher on T.V. Meanwhile Scott Pruitt is a capable and experienced driver in a wide variety of cars.

Answer 7

Earnhardt Senior. He was a great driver in his prime.

And to the argument above I will add that it's about both; if the car is no good, it doesn't matter how good the driver is, he might not win, and if the car is great but the driver is retarded when it comes to a manual transmission (even if it IS sequential) then he most likely wont win.

P.S. Is the transmission in carts manual or auto clutch? I'm not that studied in cart racing.

Answer 8

Well, Steward might be good driver, but he will have to loose couple of pounds first! (no offense) Montoya was terrible in F1, and i'm happy he is gone from McLaren!!! Jeff already try how its feel to drive F1 car, and he did good.

Answer 9

Of course Juan Pablo Montoya

Answer 10

I would have to say Robbie Gordon and Casey Mears. Just for thier experiance in Cart and IRL.