Carmen Jorda is the new Lotus F1 development driver
Discussion
Whilst I'm all for seeing some girls in the mix, they need to be at a level that will compete with at least some of the male drivers - I can foresee Susie Wolff doing a half-decent job when she's finally let loose
However, Carmen's best EVER FP3 finish was 13th (in 2012) and her highest championship ranking was 28th (same year - she was 29th and 30th the following two years) - she's never scored a point in three years, which must call into question the motives for signing her
Perhaps they should have tried to coax Danica Patrick over the pond - at least she has a (single) race win to her name
However, Carmen's best EVER FP3 finish was 13th (in 2012) and her highest championship ranking was 28th (same year - she was 29th and 30th the following two years) - she's never scored a point in three years, which must call into question the motives for signing her
Perhaps they should have tried to coax Danica Patrick over the pond - at least she has a (single) race win to her name
rubystone said:
According to Lotus 'Carmen’s distinctive perspective will serve to further enhance the E23’s evolvement curve.'
Straight from the tome that is 'Ronspeak For Dummies'
What they mean is that if they can build a car in which she can be even reasonably quick, their real drivers will be ballistic....... Straight from the tome that is 'Ronspeak For Dummies'
....or 'distinctive perspective' is a euphemism for a shed load of cash?
Shes a pretty girl but a race driver ? erm...
In GP3 last year she had a best of 17th (all the rest were P20 or below). In 3 years of GP3 thats her second best result.
Dean Stoneman took over the car for the last two rounds and got two wins and a P2 out of it.
Lotus going for PR value here. I doubt if she'll be in the car any time soon.
It'd be interesting to see how much they tighten up the Superlicenee requirements, it would be a bit embarassing if she doesn't qualify for one..
In GP3 last year she had a best of 17th (all the rest were P20 or below). In 3 years of GP3 thats her second best result.
Dean Stoneman took over the car for the last two rounds and got two wins and a P2 out of it.
Lotus going for PR value here. I doubt if she'll be in the car any time soon.
It'd be interesting to see how much they tighten up the Superlicenee requirements, it would be a bit embarassing if she doesn't qualify for one..
Kaiser_Wull said:
Strewth! 'Equality' has to be based on merit, otherwise it's just another form of discrimination. Ms. Jorda has her attractions but ability behind the wheel of a racing car is not one of them.
As long as this attitude towards women drivers continues I can't see where the next Michele mouton will come from..FourWheelDrift said:
Whilst Simona de Silvestro sits twiddling her thumbs (that's not a euphemism) without a drive.
Although I think Alice Powell is our best chance. If she ever gets a chance.
Not likely to be in F1, but Abbie Eaton is a rising talent, she's seriously quick! Also, Simona may be driving for Andretti for at least 1 race this year in IndyCar with any luck. Although I think Alice Powell is our best chance. If she ever gets a chance.
FourWheelDrift said:
Whilst Simona de Silvestro sits twiddling her thumbs (that's not a euphemism) without a drive.
Although I think Alice Powell is our best chance. If she ever gets a chance.
Alice Powell's not even a good club driver. She looked very ordinary in 2013 in the F3 Cup, despite being in one of the strongest teams, and is clearly out of her depth in a proper National F3 or GP3 race.Although I think Alice Powell is our best chance. If she ever gets a chance.
l354uge said:
Kaiser_Wull said:
Strewth! 'Equality' has to be based on merit, otherwise it's just another form of discrimination. Ms. Jorda has her attractions but ability behind the wheel of a racing car is not one of them.
As long as this attitude towards women drivers continues I can't see where the next Michele mouton will come from..entropy said:
- wears chauvinists hat*
- takes off chauvinists hat*
and
Bet she likes my helmet
etcs etcs and more stereo typing which is much deserved in this case......
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