Club Invite to GT battle @ Rockingham 25 June

I think its likely his career is on a downward spiral if hes gone from racing a slicks 'n wings single seater to a saloon car. Is he a failed F3000 or failed F1????? With respect to the event (which sounds most entertaining!)he must be down on his luck if hes doing show events having come from such a high place.

[simontaylor]

peterg, if he is coming down the ladder as you hint at, then there is more room for others to go up.....

Having looked at the photo further hes ex Minardi F1.....so he never stood a chance anyway and undoubtedly paid his way into F1. Simon....if youve got a few million of sponsorship to give theyd probably give you a shot if you could fit in the car (do you have a 26" waist and stand less than 5'10"??? )

[Alpineandy]

Isn't he the guy that beat schuey at the masters karting in paris before xmas?
I think you'll find he's still on his way up with Renault backing (or maybe i'm out of date on that.....)

He drove for Minardi in 2003 but didnt get picked up by any other team and hadnt got enough cash for 2004 season. He was rumoured to be getting his seat back this year due to a wealthy backer but it appears he didnt......hence why hes doing show events such as this. Didnt know about him beating Schuey at the kart event......couldnt find that on t'internet!!!!

if youve got a few million of sponsorship to give theyd probably give you a shot if you could fit in the car (do you have a 26" waist and stand less than 5'10"??? )

Er that makes me a few million quid short, 8" to fat and 4" too tall. Damn so close yet so far!!

[Alpineandy]

Didnt know about him beating Schuey at the kart event

I think I may be getting muddled with Kovalainen

Thought there was some mix up......Kiesa hasnt won anything for years....Formula Ford in 1999. Since then hes been midfield wherever hes been.....and in F1 terms hes no spring chicken!!!!! The photo posted looks nowt like him either....well....not compared to the shots Ive found of him elsewhere. Is he about to sneeze?????

Yep, it was Kovaleinan. He won the Formaula Nippon, then beat Shuey in a Ferarri, and Sebastian Loeb in a Xsara WRC at the Race of Champions in Paris last year.

Yep, it was Kovaleinan. He won the Formaula Nippon, then beat Shuey in a Ferarri, and Sebastian Loeb in a Xsara WRC at the Race of Champions in Paris last year.

wow i knew he was good but not that good - Schumi in a rari and leob in france is quite a feat

Both Drift and Time attack are now full chaps - Zero - 60 slots still up for grabs

would you lot be up for taking one of the corporate suites for a club jolly:lol:

cheers Lex

Yep, it was Kovaleinan. He won the Formaula Nippon, then beat Shuey in a Ferarri, and Sebastian Loeb in a Xsara WRC at the Race of Champions in Paris last year.

wow i knew he was good but not that good - Schumi in a rari and leob in france is quite a feat

Kovaleinan is leading the GP2 championship this year (new feeder series for F1) with a guy from Northern Ireland in second (Adam Carroll).

Kovaleinan raced head 2 head with Schumi (both in Fezza 360s) and head 2 head with Loeb (both in Xsara WRC's) at the race of champions to win the individual championship. (If u wanna get technical, they also raced in Pug 307 WRCs as well).

Don't be surprised to see Kovaleinan in the near future in F1!

Oh yeah! He's also currently Renault test pilot for the F1 cars this season as well.

Graham will have 'im in his Clio cup - So he tells me!

[pgoldsmith]

Stephen,
If possible can you add me to the list ? Not 0-60 just the stand

I dont think anyone will be doing anything with Kovaleinan as hes not at the event!!!!!!! Its the other guy who has done nowt for a couple of years thats at the event