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The Formula 1 2011 Season of Double World Champion Sebastian Vettel |OT2|

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Psychotext

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Depends on the track and where you're sitting. If you're at a stand where the cars can get in front of you and behind you it can be enough to mangle your brain a bit after a couple of hours.

No shame in it. Next time I go I'm tempted to take my full on Peltor Optime IIIs so I can listen to the Kangaroo TV easier. :)
 
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Big Takeover

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I've stood with my nose sticking through the fence at the exit of T2 in Montreal. Loudest. Thing. Ever.

Top left:

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It looks just like this. So close you think you could touch them.

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Satanic Saint said:
Is the noise that loud? Will my earphones work? Also do grandstands have wifi?
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If you don't have earplugs you can use two small pieces of paper towel to plug your ears. Yes race cars are damn loud but that's not so much the issue. It's the high pitched noises that really hurt after a couple laps. With earplugs the cars are still plenty loud but the tone is more bearable.
 
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Shaneus

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I would highly recommend getting some Etymotics earplugs (not the moulded ones, ET20s I think) if you can find them beforehand. I use them when going out clubbing and are AMAZING, you can talk with them on but reduce almost all other noise by massive amounts. I'll be bringing a pair to the Melbourne GP next year, too.
 
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Psychotext

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Just watching some of the season reviews and man, they really handed out race bans like candy in the early to mid nineties. Hamilton can thank himself lucky he wasn't racing back then as it seems even small incidents landed people with race bans.
 
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Edmond Dantès

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Psychotext said:
Just watching some of the season reviews and man, they really handed out race bans like candy in the early to mid nineties. Hamilton can thank himself lucky he wasn't racing back then as it seems even small incidents landed people with race bans.
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I think he and Kimi would have thrived during that era of F1.
 
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Edmond Dantès

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brotkasten said:
I don't remember Kimi causing that many collisions.
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More about the general attitude of the F1 paddock during that era and Kimi fitting in more, rather than any penchant for crashing into other drivers.
 
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Psychotext

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I'm not entirely sure Hamilton would have enjoyed Schumacher / Benetton / Ferrari in their prime. He's getting frustrated enough by Vettel / Red Bull.
 
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brotkasten

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Psychotext said:
I'm not entirely sure Hamilton would have enjoyed Schumacher / Benetton / Ferrari in their prime. He's getting frustrated enough by Vettel / Red Bull.
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You know, maybe in 50 years we can properly simulate characteristics of humans, based on their real behavior.

Because I'd love to see a simulated race between Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton and Vettel, when all of them were on their prime.
 
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Xun

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brotkasten said:
You know, maybe in 50 years we can properly simulate characteristics of humans, based on their real behavior.

Because I'd love to see a simulated race between Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton and Vettel, when all of them were on their prime in the same car.
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Fixed.
 
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Edmond Dantès

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brotkasten said:
You know, maybe in 50 years we can properly simulate characteristics of humans, based on their real behavior.

Because I'd love to see a simulated race between Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton and Vettel, when all of them were on their prime.
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Jim Clark =========> Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton and Vettel. ;)
 
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Shaneus

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Edmond Dantès said:
Jim Clark =========> Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton and Vettel. ;)
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None of them would be as dashing as Webber, though. No amount of genetic hanky-panky could fluke something like him again.
 
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Psychotext

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Edmond Dantès said:
Jim Clark =========> Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton and Vettel. ;)
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I think Jim Clark would stand a very good chance of humiliating that competition... but of course, we need to add Fangio too.
 
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brotkasten

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Shaneus said:
None of them would be as dashing as Webber, though. No amount of genetic hanky-panky could fluke something like him again.
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Webber can join when he starts to learn how to start from the grid. :lol
 
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S. L.

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eh, i think driving standards have risen massively over the last decade(s).
a muuuuch higher level of professionalism...

times were different back then, i dunno how well a hypothetical race would fare for the olden guys.
 
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Shaneus

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brotkasten said:
Webber can join when he starts to learn how to start from the grid. :lol
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That's because the car was tailored for Vettel this year. The ignition is harder for Mark to reach in the cockpit because of his guns but easier for Vettel because he is puny and weak.

Edmond Dantès said:
Yep.

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I had that song stuck in my head the other morning while getting ready for work. It's annoying as fuck, because there's no way I could ever sing it as well as Mark does.
 
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Big Takeover

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S. L. said:
eh, i think driving standards have risen massively over the last decade(s).
a muuuuch higher level of professionalism...

times were different back then, i dunno how well a hypothetical race would fare for the olden guys.
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The driving standards haven't changed a bit. If anything, the size of your check means more now than it ever has.
 
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Omiee

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Edmond Dantès said:
Jim Clark =========> Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton and Vettel. ;)
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Juan Manuel Fangio, owns all of them.

Clearly one of the best f1 drivers of all time. What was he like over 40 when he won the championship
 
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brotkasten

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F1: Formula 1 United States GP announces educational opportunity for young American

Educational Opportunity for young American drivers announced for inaugural Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™

Formula 1 United States™ Chairman Tavo Hellmund today announced a unique collaborative effort between Formula One Management and Full Throttle Productions in an educational opportunity for three aspiring American Formula 1 drivers selected to participate in a rare behind-the-scenes experience (the Ultimate Pit Pass) during the weekend of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ in Texas. Aspiring drivers will be selected from a pool reflecting talent across all forms of racing including karting, stock cars and open wheel. To qualify, drivers must be between 14 to 20 years of age on January 1, 2012.
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http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f...nity-for-young-american-driver-2/?v=2&s=1&i=1

I think it's a great idea. I'd love to see more American drivers in F1.
 
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Psychotext said:
Depends on the track and where you're sitting. If you're at a stand where the cars can get in front of you and behind you it can be enough to mangle your brain a bit after a couple of hours.

No shame in it. Next time I go I'm tempted to take my full on Peltor Optime IIIs so I can listen to the Kangaroo TV easier. :)
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How much does the Kangaroo TV cost?
 
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pappe

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brotkasten said:
You know, maybe in 50 years we can properly simulate characteristics of humans, based on their real behavior.

Because I'd love to see a simulated race between Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton and Vettel, when all of them were on their prime.
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Why does Hamilton belong in that group of drivers??
 
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brotkasten

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Just when I complained about the lack of women in F1, we might get one next year.

Maria de Villota insists "there are real possibilities" she will be a regular in the Formula One paddock next year.

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The 31-year-old Spanish female driver tested a 2009 Renault at Paul Ricard in August, and earlier this month she re-appeared in the car during the World Series race weekend at Barcelona.

She told the Spanish news agency Europa Press that she is getting "closer" to securing a job in Formula One for 2012.

"The first test we did in August went so well that it helped to accelerate more possibilities," said de Villota.

She said her short-term objective is to "be in Formula One in 2012".
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http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-female-driver-sees-f1-possibilities-for-2012-2

Not to be disrespectful, but joining F1 at the age of 31? I don't think that will happen. Even if it does happen, then, and again I'm sorry, just because she's a woman and it would be a nice PR stunt.

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Because he's a good driver?
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I think that's just a myth. Good drivers are at least double world champions. Speaking of which, I forgot to put Alonso in that list. My bad.
 
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Ark

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pappe said:
Why does Hamilton belong in that group of drivers??
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I guess you don't remember '07, '08 and '09?

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Good, but as of now, nowhere near Schumi and Senna , even Vettel. Butt Vettel is still a 2 time world champion.
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The guy was talking about those drivers in their prime. Whether Hamilton has even reached his prime yet is always a fun discussion.

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There's a rumour that Sutil will be replaced by Hulkenberg in 2012.
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Sutil has had his chance to shine.
 
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brotkasten

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Speaking of old drivers, it looks like Mercedes doesn't want Schumacher to leave anytime soon.

F1: Mercedes wants Schumacher for coming years - Haug

Mercedes regards Michael Schumacher as an integral part of its push for success in Formula One, boss Norbert Haug said this week.

Currently, the seven time world champion is committed to the German marque - and his return to F1 - only until the end of next season.

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And Haug insisted that Mercedes has the right drivers - Schumacher and his German countryman Nico Rosberg - for the project.
Michael is a motivator through and through

"We are completely satisfied with them, as once we give our drivers a winning car, they will win with it," he said.

"Michael is a motivator through and through. He has a plan just as he had one at Ferrari, where he fought for five years for his first (Ferrari) title.

"He has the same bite as ever and remains one of the very best drivers in the field," added Haug.
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http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-mercedes-wants-schumacher-for-coming-years-haug-2/

Ark said:
The guy was talking about those drivers in their prime. Whether Hamilton has even reached his prime yet is always a fun discussion.
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"The guy"? Well, thanks, pony.
 
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pappe

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Ark said:
I guess you don't remember '07, '08 and '09?



The guy was talking about those drivers in their prime. Whether Hamilton has even reached his prime yet is always a fun discussion.



Sutil has had his chance to shine.
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I remember it , he was good ,not great.

We can only judge based on his performances or achievements till now and to bunch him up with 2 of the greatest drivers that have lived based on his exploits till now is overrating him quite a bit.
 
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