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[Edmond Dantès]

An interview with Christian Horner aged 15.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25afFE7Ic0M&feature=related

Well, he certainly realised his ambition. From a spotty teenager to the boss of the current Formula One world champions, not too shabby, not too shabby at all.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

What Indian F1 fans have been waiting for.

 

[mblitek]

What Indian F1 fans have been waiting for.

Wow, dusty! No doubt it'll get somewhat cleaned though.

Judging by McLaren & Hamilton's demo it'll be PACKED, if they offer fair prices...

 

[Shaneus]

Guess these are more up your alley.

What year(s) are they? When I think of F1 cars, that's almost always how I picture them. Visually, still modern yet at their most simplistic. Almost all straight lines and the few curves are in just the right places.

Edit: Corrected the image tags for the new page... can't let those pictures fall by the wayside.

 

[brotkasten]

They need to paint the grass greener, like in Korea.

What year(s) are they? When I think of F1 cars, that's almost always how I picture them. Visually, still modern yet at their most simplistic. Almost all straight lines and the few curves are in just the right places.

Edit: Corrected the image tags for the new page... can't let those pictures fall by the wayside.

Should be from 96 or 97.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

What year(s) are they? When I think of F1 cars, that's almost always how I picture them. Visually, still modern yet at their most simplistic. Almost all straight lines and the few curves are in just the right places.

Edit: Corrected the image tags for the new page... can't let those pictures fall by the wayside.

The Williams FW18- 1996
The Benetton B195 - 1995
The Ferrari 310B - 1997

 

[Shaneus]

Cheers gents. My history with following F1 has been sporadic at best, but I'm making up for it now

 

[dubc35]

Cheers gents. My history with following F1 has been sporadic at best, but I'm making up for it now

Do work! I've been catching up on the '05 season, albeit slowly. I plan to go back further for the next season I watch.

 

[Somtaaw]

The Benetton B195 - 1995

is the B194 because of the number 5.

 

[Somtaaw]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I06YehDOvc
Daniel Wheldon x Jenson Button X Antony davidson x justin wilson 1989

 

[dubc35]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I06YehDOvc
Daniel Wheldon x Jenson Button X Antony davidson x justin wilson 1989

Awesome, thanks for posting it!

 

[Shaneus]

Wheldon

Apparently Webber raced against him many years ago too, spoke very highly of him.

 

[rithvikgv]

What Indian F1 fans have been waiting for.

Not exactly. I live in Chennai and it's cheaper for me to watch the Singapore Grand Prix — travel, accommodation, tickets all included. There are no general admission or walkabout zones for the first edition and I've heard rumours of spectator facilities being inadequate. Going by our past record I wouldn't doubt those for one second.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

is the B194 because of the number 5.

Cool, thanks for the correction.

 

[brotkasten]

Not exactly. I live in Chennai and it's cheaper for me to watch the Singapore Grand Prix — travel, accommodation, tickets all included. There are no general admission or walkabout zones for the first edition and I've heard rumours of spectator facilities being inadequate. Going by our past record I wouldn't doubt those for one second.

What rumors?

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Not exactly. I live in Chennai and it's cheaper for me to watch the Singapore Grand Prix — travel, accommodation, tickets all included. There are no general admission or walkabout zones for the first edition and I've heard rumours of spectator facilities being inadequate. Going by our past record I wouldn't doubt those for one second.

But you have a Grand Prix now and if the people in charge of bringing F1 to Greater Noida are serious about cementing India's place on the F1 calender, then those issues you've mentioned should be dealt with in time.

If things go well India should become a regular favourite with the F1 paddock and the fans. The passion for F1 is there as the viewing figures dwarf that of the UK, Spain, Germany and France. Yes, the size and population of the country are factors, but it's still very impressive for a country that's perceived to have no motorsport heritage.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Hartley: F1 still the target

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270100/hartley-f1-still-the-target-but-i-m-not-a-dreamer/

F1's reaction to Wheldon's death

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-wheldon-s-death-makes-waves-in-formula-one-world-2/

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Some viewing figures for the Korea GP.

2010

Qualifying - 760,000 (39.5%) and 1.74m (17.9%)
Race - 1.39m (31.3%) and 2.0m (16.2%)
Live 15-minute peak: 2.6m (35.7%) at 09:00

2011

Qualifying - 905,000 (47.1%) and 1.46m (15.7%)
Race - 2.17m (43.8%) and 1.92m (14.7%)

Live 15-minute peak: 3.39m at 08:30
Live 5-minute peak: 3.45m (43.3%) at 08:35

MotoGP in comparison

BBC2, 5:45am to 7am: 138,000 (7.7%)
BBC2, 11:30am and 12:45pm: 692,000 (8.3%)

IRL finale

Live IndyCars (Sky Sports 4, 7:30pm to 11:15pm): 19,000 (0.08%)
Peak: 54,000 at 22.45

Source: digital spy

 

[SunhiLegend]

I still don't get why the BBC were forced to cut the rights to F1 when you look at the figures it generates. I can't remember which race it was but one of them this year was in the 8 million viewers range.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

I still don't get why the BBC were forced to cut the rights to F1 when you look at the figures it generates. I can't remember which race it was but one of them this year was in the 5 million viewers range.

They're woefully mismanaged.

 

[Psychotext]

I still don't get why the BBC were forced to cut the rights to F1 when you look at the figures it generates. I can't remember which race it was but one of them this year was in the 8 million viewers range.

Could only really be Monaco or the British GP. More likely the latter.

 

[brotkasten]

I still don't get why the BBC were forced to cut the rights to F1 when you look at the figures it generates. I can't remember which race it was but one of them this year was in the 8 million viewers range.

Nobody will agree with me, but hey, fuck Top Gear. Cut it and keep F1.

 

[Adamm]

Nobody will agree with me, but hey, fuck Top Gear. Cut it and keep F1.

I agree, top gear has gotten rubbish these days.

Although its too late now, the deal is done

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Nobody will agree with me, but hey, fuck Top Gear. Cut it and keep F1.

I agree wholeheartedly. Top Gear's become very hackneyed and predictable and they just seem to be treading old ground. The humour also seems very forced now and lacks the spontaneousness of the past series. They're all trying too hard and the show has become a parody of itself. It's still one of the better programmes on BBC Two, but I'd gladly sacrifice it for continued and full Formula One coverage on BBC One.

 

[SunhiLegend]

Could only really be Monaco or the British GP. More likely the latter.

The canadian GP had over 8 million viewers, Monza had 5.8 million.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Ferrari have no issues with name changes.

A meeting of the Formula 1 Commission in Geneva on November 3 will vote on whether or not Team Lotus can become Caterham, and Renault can switch to Lotus, for 2012.

"We don't have an issue on that," said Domenicali. "But we want to clarify the fact that for the future we need to put certain rules in place in order to make sure that this is not becoming every two weeks a trade off position that some teams can use.

"We need to make sure that there is something that is relevant for the promoter. On one side, we think that for the benefit, to have two Lotuses can cause confusion, but we need to establish the rules to say, yes we can do it, or sorry that is not possible."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/95513

Caterham F1, Team Caterham, Caterham GP, Team 1 Malaysia Caterham. Take your pick.

 

[rithvikgv]

What rumors?

Relating to gross restrooms, temporary seating, non-existent parking space and what have you. Basically the same deal as the Commonwealth Games or any other major sporting event that's not related to cricket that's been held over here.

The silver lining is that this track is one of Tilke's better efforts.

 

[Adamm]

Tilke is on a roll now!

Korea is a good layout, India looks good & so does Austin! Hope this keeps up

 

[brotkasten]

Relating to gross restrooms, temporary seating, non-existent parking space and what have you. Basically the same deal as the Commonwealth Games or any other major sporting event that's not related to cricket that's been held over here.

The silver lining is that this track is one of Tilke's better efforts.

Man, that sounds bad and could hurt the reputation at this stage. What about the hotels in that area? Are they any good?

 

[rithvikgv]

Man, that sounds bad and could hurt the reputation at this stage. What about the hotels in that area? Are they any good?

The track is an hour's drive from New Delhi. So, I'm guessing all the teams will be put up in the city. Hotels will not be a problem.

 

[Psychotext]

The canadian GP had over 8 million viewers, Monza had 5.8 million.

That surprises me a lot.

 

[brotkasten]

That surprises me a lot.

The viewers probably fell asleep and let the TV running.

 

[S. L.]

That surprises me a lot.

probably all those birdwatchers that tuned it

 

[Edmond Dantès]

The viewers probably fell asleep and let the TV running.

Or most of them were just waiting for Antiques Roadshow to start.

 

[Adamm]

That surprises me a lot.

It was a on at a good time. People just ate thier dinner & come sit down to watch an awesome race!

 

[Satanic Saint]

I am going to the Indian GP!! Tell me GAF, what do I need to take with me for the weekend.

 

[Betta Lines]

Ear plugs. Although you can probably buy them there, for an inflated price.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

I am going to the Indian GP!! Tell me GAF, what do I need to take with me for the weekend.

Camera and earplugs (if you have sensitive hearing).

 

[Ark]

I am going to the Indian GP!! Tell me GAF, what do I need to take with me for the weekend.

Me.

 

[Xun]

Me.

.

 

[pappe]

I am going to the Indian GP!! Tell me GAF, what do I need to take with me for the weekend.

FUUUUU i wish i could go this year , but work home renovation and my marriage in december meant i cudnt go this year.
Next year for sure, I am hating my self soooo much for not going , been following F1 for 10 years now and the first time F1 comes to my country i miss it.

 

[Betta Lines]

Camera and earplugs (if you have sensitive hearing).

Not sure why you felt you had to add that...

Also binoculars might be a good idea.

 

[f0rk]

I wish the guy who writes F1 Slate wasn't such a blatant Alonso / Schumacher fanboy, would be much funnier.

 

[Satanic Saint]

Ear plugs. Although you can probably buy them there, for an inflated price.

Is the noise that loud? Will my earphones work? Also do grandstands have wifi?

 

[Adamm]

I wish the guy who writes F1 Slate wasn't such a blatant Alonso / Schumacher fanboy, would be much funnier.

Yeah, although he sorta needs some one to be the voice of reason & Alonso seems like a good fit.

 

[dubc35]

Is the noise that loud? Will my earphones work? Also do grandstands have wifi?

I've never been to an F1 race but based on other motorsport events I've attended yes, it will be loud.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

Is the noise that loud? Will my earphones work? Also do grandstands have wifi?

Incredibly loud. I haven't heard the V8s but the V10s were enough to make your vision blur. Even if you don't end up using them you should have a pair to be safe.

 

[Adamm]

Is the noise that loud? Will my earphones work? Also do grandstands have wifi?

Yes, painfully loud & 2 hours of that noise is hard to stick without earplugs.

 

[NihonTiger90]

Is the noise that loud? Will my earphones work? Also do grandstands have wifi?

I've only been to a NASCAR race but YES GOD DAMN RACE CARS ARE LOUD.

 

[ANDY_098]

It's not as loud as people suggest. They are pretty loud for the first few laps, but once the cars spread out the noise isn't that bad. A decent pair of earphones will be fine.