Robert Doornbos

[Canada Phil]

To the Dutch contingent,
                                       What can you tell us about
Robert Doornbos? He has just been signed as third driver for Midland F1 The Canadian ::)Israeli ;)Russian
F! Team.
Canada Phil

[Paddy_NL]

Well, he basicly came out of nowhere last year. He performed pretty well in F3000 last seaon - winning Spa. More to check on www.robertdoornbos.com

here's his latest news, translated via babelfish so it might sound a little like charcole-english

02.25.05 - Moscow

Ciao tutti! The good news where your and I this way long for... just like the last 3 GP's have waited is at last then nevertheless I also in complete 2005, the third man at Jordan GP! Now therefore then Saturday ff is to Netherlands, to set off directly to Monday to Australia in Moscow for the team presentation, fly. But I am entirely ready! In the meantime still will try to what of your questions to answer. Melbourne complete I come! Ciao, Robert

here's his career in simple figures>>

2004 FIA International F3000 Championship (Arden)
Rookie of the year, 3rd place Championship, Winner Spa GP, 4 Podiums,1 Fastest Lap. F1 Jordan GP testdriver
 
2003 European Formula 3 Championship (Team Ghinzani)
European Championship (7 podiums) Pole Position SPA F3 Masters, 2nd place Korea Grand Prix
 
2002 German Formula 3 Championship (Team Ghinzani)
4 podiums 6th place Macau Grand Prix
 
2001 British Scholarschip Formula 3 (FGR Racing)
5th place in championship (2 wins, 2 pole positions and 9 podiums) 2nd place F3 support race British F1 GP
 
2000 Formula Ford Zetec Benelux (Speedlover)
2nd place Belgian Championship 6 podiums,1 pole,3 fastest laps
 
1999 Opel Lotus UK Winter Series (Team JR racing)
Vice-champion with 4 poles, 4 wins, 4 fastest laps

I can really appreciate Robert's silent approach to Formula One compared to Verstappen, Coronel and -worst- Albers. They're always big-mouthed and very self-assured to eventually fail anyway. I wish Robert the best for his career and hope to meet up with his sister one time

[Canada Phil]

Thanks Paddy,
                       Only one win even if it was Spa seems a little thin to launch an F1 Career? Pray tell about
the Seester
Canada Phil

[Paddy_NL]

Pray tell about the Seester
Canada Phil

his sister is also his manager
one pic says enough

[Fax]

I agree Phil, one win is a bit thin to make into F1 , sadly however this is how F1 (I refuse to call it Grand Prix racing, that doesn't exist anymore) is these days, you don't need alot of talent to make into F1, just a big pile of money.  Then you too can be a made for TV, pompous, coked-up celebrity with headlines splashed across tabloid toilet roll (Autosport) like "***** vows to fight back!...Again"
Fax

[gibberish]

his sister is also his manager
one pic says enough

Oh yummy, she could brighten up anyones day.  

[Steve Pyro]

Oh yummy, she could brighten up anyones day.  

Steady now Gib, we don't want your 'problem' to flare up again