Rocha's retirement

[Lex]

Yeah guys. I'm terribly sorry I have to say this but I'm retiring from this year's championship.


My reason is quite obvious: school. As I've already told you before, school is consuming a lot of my time. To be very honest with you, I do have the time to qualify and race. But I'm feeling like trapped into a routine, thing that I've always fighted not to happen with me.


I don't know whether you'll understand me or not but, there are a lot of things happening together. I want to have some free time to breath, enjoy São Paulo, go out with my girlfriend, things like that.


It's very likely I'll return in mid-season, probably in Monaco or US Grand Prix. This series have been fabulous, it gave me one more reason to enjoy my youth but now I want to get away. I'll leave Arrows at the hands of Brian, I know you can do the job.



Well, that's it. See you guys.



Henrique Rocha
Orange Arrows BMW Team
Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil

[Viper]

Really sorry to hear it mate. Our battles were fun Hope you can come back for mid-season as you said

[Saturdaynight]

Very sorry to hear that Rocha! The battles between you and Vincenzi have been amazing. It will be up to someone else to step up and compete with Vincenzi now that you are leaving. There are a few good drivers out there who stand a good chance. The rest of use need to get some speed out of our cars. The fact that the series championship points leader has a car with the least amount of power on the grid, is an embarassment to us all. Vinceniz, your dirving is impecible, but that doesn't take anything away from Rocha though. You two are a class above the rest! My hats off to both of you!

Roch, you are welcome back anytime!

[vodkamartini1]

Really big shame mate

But as I suggested for the preivous retiree, if you find yourself with a few days off, or even just a day, please do feel free to compete as there is no reason why you need to retire completley. I am sure we will see you back here competitng at some time

[Lex]

vodkamartini1 said:

I am sure we will see you back here competitng at some time

Yeah maybe. I think I can do the laps for San Marino Grand Prix, as I'll have no classes on Thursday and Friday. Also, if it rains I can change my mind about the next race............


Seriously, I might take part in a few races until mid-season (just so I still can fight for the championship ;D ).


Although I don't really deserve them, thanks for the compliments Saturdaynight.


But, for now, I'm away.

[Saturdaynight]

Rick said:

Although I don't really deserve them, thanks for the compliments Saturdaynight.

You do deserve them. You poured your heart out at these races! You're dirving is superb! As for the rest of us well, The rest of us have you two Brazilians to contend with! ;D It's been a Brazilian season to date! I commend both you and Vincenzi for you're performances.

[Viper]

Thanks for the compliments...I ain't doing much more then having fun here Hope you guys feel the same about it

[Saturdaynight]

As am I! This is all about having fun!

[wizard]

Thats a shame Rick. Just make sure you enjoy everything you do thats my advice. I'll try and keep the flag flying for the Arrows team. With a bit of luck we may still stay in the hunt for the drivers and constructors championship.

I'm going to push harder now to close the gap to Vincenzi and make sure i can compete for victories.

[Lex]

Good. If you need any help with setups just let me know.


And thanks.

[Clownpaint]

Thats a shame, i wanted to get in with u and vicenzi and make it a 3 way battle. Im in exactly the same situation as rocha but im sure i can stick it out, i just might not have time to practice and be as competitive as i wouldve liked.

[Lex]

Clownpaint said:

i just might not have time to practice and be as competitive as i wouldve liked.

Same here.