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[S. L.]

i'd be totally down for partying like there is no tomorrow in monaco after the race

 

[Edmond Dantès]

This is why Monaco, Singapore and Abu Dhabi will never be a grand prix races I wish to attend. I much prefer places like Spa where the paddock may be old but the weekend is all about racing and not about who has the largest yacht.

Monza, Spa, Silverstone, Montreal. You know you're going to meet genuine and passionate F1 fans at these tracks. Who are there to see the event, rather than to be seen at the event.

 

[paskowitz]

Anybody here going to Montreal? I just got my brother and his girlfriend 2 tickets (1 for myself obviously), for their college graduation present (also included gas for road trip, free beer, free lunch and a dinner in Montreal). I am too poor for grandstand tickets so I guess I will have to bring some binoculars. Still, I can't wait, its going to be glorious.

 

[Dead Man]

Monza, Spa, Silverstone, Montreal. You know you're going to meet genuine and passionate F1 fans at these tracks. Who are there to see the event, rather than to be seen at the event.

Yep.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Anybody here going to Montreal? I just got my brother and his girlfriend 2 tickets (1 for myself obviously), for their college graduation present (also included gas for road trip, free beer, free lunch and a dinner in Montreal). I am too poor for grandstand tickets so I guess I will have to bring some binoculars. Still, I can't wait, its going to be glorious.

I went to the Montreal last year, It was an amazing experience! The entire city is in a Formula 1 frenzy so that is really cool especially on Crescent Street. On which stand are you seated ?

I hope your in good shape btw, because you're in for a long walk when you get to the track !

 

[paskowitz]

I went to the Montreal last year, It was an amazing experience! The entire city is in a Formula 1 frenzy so that is really cool especially on Crescent Street. On which stand are you seated ?

I hope your in good shape btw, because you're in for a long walk when you get to the track !

IDK I would have to look at the tickets. I know they are general admission.

 

[Timbuktu]

I don't like that fact that Hamilton is blaming the team for the errors in the strategy. Like someone else has said, Button seems more willing to make his own strategic decisions, maybe because he came in as the outsider. But if Hamilton chooses to rely on the team, he can't blame them if it goes wrong.

 

[S. L.]

I don't like that fact that Hamilton is blaming the team for the errors in the strategy. Like someone else has said, Button seems more willing to make his own strategic decisions, maybe because he came in as the outsider. But if Hamilton chooses to rely on the team, he can't blame them if it goes wrong.

well if he relies on the team for that he can blame them for that, no?
still it was collectively stupid

 

[DrM]

Perez will stay in hospital until Monday
The Old One looking for podium finish, Button thinks that he can win today.

 

[S. L.]

Perez will stay in hospital until Monday
The Old One looking for podium finish, Button thinks that he can win today.

Vettel, Alonso, Schumacher on podium!

 

[Ad Infinitum]

this is super late and sorry if it was posted at the time, but i've just come across this and it is fantastic. fuck james corden.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8336888.stm

 

[navanman]

this is super late and sorry if it was posted at the time, but i've just come across this and it is fantastic. fuck james corden.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8336888.stm

Is that asshole Corden the same guy who offended Patrick Steward at the some TV awards.

 

[SunhiLegend]

Webber is awesome, hoping he wins the championship if not Alonso.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Great onboard with Graham Hill.

 

[Ark]

CLARKSON AND BURNIE!

LOL

 

[S. L.]

ahahaha top gear segment
with eccelstone lolol

 

[Edmond Dantès]

CLARKSON AND BURNIE!

LOL

Can you imagine those two going at it.

 

[paskowitz]

CLARKSON AND BURNIE!

LOL

Epic. I think James and Briatore was pretty funny to.

 

[Ark]

The 'tightest' grid today?

Mmmhhmmmm.

 

[kharma45]

Is that asshole Corden the same guy who offended Patrick Steward at the some TV awards.

Yeah that's him.

CLARKSON AND BURNIE!

LOL

Ha was pretty damn awesome that little TG segment!

 

[Ark]

Ha was pretty damn awesome that little TG segment!

It's not making the wait for a new season any easier though

 

[zomgbbqftw]

Loving the pit walk from Brundle.

 

[Aegus]

Have we seen Tanya this year? I've missed their tussles on the grid.

 

[paskowitz]

Loving the pit walk from Brundle.

Lol at Weber's Australian accent. Every syllable is slammed together.

 

[Stop It]

CLARKSON AND BURNIE!

LOL

That was...interesting. I loved Horner ripping into Hammond's driving.

Anyway, first corner shall be fun. I hope Button doesn't have troubles getting off the line as I want a close fight into turn 1. I don't think the tyres are going to be as important as they have been, so track position will be vital.

The only joker in the pack has to be Hamilton. He'll be pissed at having to start 9th, but is allowed to use new tyres, so will want to at least try to carve a way through the pack.

 

[Juicy Bob]

The fact that Flavio Briatore is on the grid is fucking disgraceful.

 

[Stop It]

The fact that Flavio Briatore is on the grid is fucking disgraceful.

If I seen him on the grid at a race I would slap him one, the cheating bastard. (I'd throw a fish at Alonso too for that matter).

Brundle is doing a "celebrity" walk rather than a grid walk. At least he got to speak to Button I suppose.

 

[Ark]

Brundle is doing a "celebrity" walk rather than a grid walk. At least he got to speak to Button I suppose.

Always happens at Monaco, it's inevitable really.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

/shrug
the accidents here weren't from aggressive driving or pushing it over the limit, just insanely stupid setup decisions from the teams.

how i see it the cars weren't setup to go over the bump on the left on the end of the tunnel, so if you got wide in the tunnel and didn't brake early enough the car would bottom out and was fucked.

That's still an element of needing the car to be in optimal conditions, though, and further highlights how insanely difficult it is to tune an F1 car correctly. One thing not right? Bam you're in the wall. Still interesting, for me.

But like I said, I do prefer crashes that are caused by trying to overtake etc.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

Don't pull Brundle out of the way. He'll lamp you...

 

[DD]

SPARKS!!!!

Also, Massa wasted all his tyres yesterday, so he is without any fresh rubber. They made mistake and gave him new tyres instead of used ones...

I love these "mistakes" theat Ferrari does to fuck up the poor guy...

 

[Ark]

That was a great lap, but I can't help feeling that Kubica's 2010 lap was more impressive.

 

[Dilly]

I love these "mistakes" theat Ferrari does to fuck up the poor guy...

No

That was a great lap, but I can't help feeling that Kubica's 2010 lap was more impressive.

That's because it was!

 

[Stop It]

That's still an element of needing the car to be in optimal conditions, though, and further highlights how insanely difficult it is to tune an F1 car correctly. One thing not right? Bam you're in the wall. Still interesting, for me.

But like I said, I do prefer crashes that are caused by trying to overtake etc.

The fact is, that if F1 drivers, cars, and teams were not on (and over) the limit, it wouldn't be exciting, so these things are inevitable, especially on a track with no run off areas to speak of.

Anyway, 10 minute warning. http://steamcommunity.com/groups/F1GAF <--Come chat with us for the race!

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

The fact is, that if F1 drivers, cars, and teams were not on (and over) the limit, it wouldn't be exciting, so these things are inevitable, especially on a track with no run off areas to speak of.

Exactly!

 

[DD]

No

Yes

 

[Dilly]

Yes

Yes, Massa's dreadful races are all Ferrari's and Alonso's fault! Whiere's the lol smiley when you need it.

 

[S. L.]

i just can't see how drs overtake is gonna work here

 

[Mush]

Haven't been this hyped for Monaco in ages.

 

[Dead Man]

i just can't see how drs overtake is gonna work here

I don't think it will. I think the tunnel is the only place it could, and that would not be very clever.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Haven't been this hyped for Monaco in ages.

Same here.

 

[Stop It]

I don't think it will. I think the tunnel is the only place it could, and that would not be very clever.

I would have allowed it just to see Barrichello fail, but considering the Perez and Rosberg crashes, I'd say not having DRS there is a prudent choice.

Anyway, DRS to turn 1 just means Hamilton will try to murder Alonso into Ste Devote, fail, and take both of them out.

 

[navanman]

I don't think it will. I think the tunnel is the only place it could, and that would not be very clever.

Hamilton got try and overtake in the tunnel. Gonna be a crash for sure.
Whether its him or the car he tries to overtake is up for debate shortly.

 

[Stop It]

Hamilton is starting on the harder tyres? Going for the long road I see, should be interesting.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Lewis starting on softs, interesting.

 

[navanman]

No safety cars so far this year. 4 in this race last year.

 

[CurlySaysX]

Webber wont finish the first lap. You heard it here first.

 

[Dead Man]

I would have allowed it just to see Barrichello fail, but considering the Perez and Rosberg crashes, I'd say not having DRS there is a prudent choice.

Anyway, DRS to turn 1 just means Hamilton will try to murder Alonso into Ste Devote, fail, and take both of them out.

Hamilton got try and overtake in the tunnel. Gonna be a crash for sure.
Whether its him or the car he tries to overtake is up for debate shortly.

Yeah, I would put $10 on Ham being involved in a first lap incident.

 

[Gareth Bale]

Great... McLaren fucked already

 

[Igo]

Webber wont finish the first lap. You heard it here first.

My money's on Lewis to crash out.