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[Edmond Dantès]

Diffuser saga over says FIA.

"In addition to the main part of the agreement reached (at Silverstone) it was also agreed that no team would raise a protest against another on these matters for the rest of the season."

http://www.motorsport.com/#/F1/news/f1-blown-diffuser-saga-over-for-2011-fia/?v=2&s=1&i=3

Webber positive about staying F1.

"The team and I are talking about whether I continue with Red Bull in 2012 and it's positive.

"What happened on Sunday does not turn my world upside down."

http://www.motorsport.com/#/F1/news/f1-webber-positive-about-staying-in-2012/?v=2&s=1&i=2

 

[brotkasten]

Webber is such a Massa.

 

[Gareth Bale]

Trading the chance to race for the chance to win races. Why anyone at that stage of their career would want to be a number 2 driver is beyond me.

 

[Dead Man]

http://planetf1.com/driver/18227/7036414/Indian-duo-not-impressed-with-Mallya

Karun Chandhok and Narain Karthikeyan are not at all impressed after Force India team boss Vijay Mallya said they were only in F1 for the "sake of driving a F1 car."

Having come under criticism for failing to give young Indian drivers opportunities, Mallya insisted he was doing his part by putting an Indian F1 team on the grid.

However, he didn't stop there. The team boss went on to say that both Chandhok, who is a Team Lotus test driver, and Karthikeyan, who recently lost his Hispania race-seat to Daniel Ricciardo, were only in F1 for the sake of it and not making any impact on the sport.

"As far as the existing Indian drivers in Formula One are concerned, I can only feel very sorry for them. They are getting drives by the teams who clearly can't compete," Mallya said.

"If that's what they want to do, drive a Formula One car for the sake of driving a Formula One car and winding up at the back, I can't do anything about it."

As to be expected, Chandhok is not happy with Mallya's comments.

"I think it's a bit sad that in one breath the chairman of our Indian ASN (national sporting authority) is talking about how much he has done for Indian drivers and then in the next breath he is criticising India's only two Formula One drivers," he told Reuters.

"If you are going to criticise people, at least do it with some facts. Having never tested either Narain or myself in one of his cars, he doesn't have the facts."

"I understand the need to find the next Indian star, and I use the word next not first, and the need to create more Indian F1 drivers.

"But you are not going to find the next Indian star by running events in single-engined four-stroke rental karts on 400 metre tracks made out of concrete."

Meanwhile, Karthikeyan, who will return to the Hispania team for the inaugural Indian GP in October, insisted that "against all the odds, both of us have made it to Formula one.

"It doesn't matter who I drive for in the Indian Grand Prix. It's just a symbolic and historic moment and one that can show aspiring young drivers what they can do with hard work and effort.

"The Tata Group is very supportive of what I do and that's all that matters."

Seems a bit rich for a mid to back running team to be accusing drivers of not trying.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

http://planetf1.com/driver/18227/7036414/Indian-duo-not-impressed-with-Mallya

Seems a bit rich for a mid to back running team to be accusing drivers of not trying.

Chandhok was actually faring quite well against Senna (I know Senna isn't exactly a great benchmark to judged against) and certainly comes across as a very erudite.

 

[Dead Man]

Chandhok was actually faring quite well against Senna (I know Senna isn't exactly a great benchmark to judged against) and certainly comes across as a very erudite.

Yeah, I think Chandhok could be decent in the right car. No Ham or Vettel, but certainly a Massa or Heidfeld.

 

[SunhiLegend]

Chandhok critical of Mallya over Indian drivers' remarks

Karun Chandhok has criticised Force India boss Vijay Mallya for his comments about Indian Formula 1 drivers.

Speaking to the Reuters news agency on Wednesday, Chandhok hit out at Mallya for his comments.

He also suggested Force India's programme was simply not enough to get new Indian drivers into F1.

"I think it's a bit sad that in one breath the chairman of our Indian ASN is talking about how much he has done for Indian drivers and then in the next breath he is criticising India's only two Formula 1 drivers," Chandhok said.

"If you are going to criticise people, at least do it with some facts. Having never tested either Narain or myself in one of his cars, he doesn't have the facts.

"I understand the need to find the next Indian star, and I use the word next, not first, and the need to create more Indian F1 drivers.

"But you are not going to find the next Indian star by running events in single-engined four-stroke rental karts on 400 metre tracks made out of concrete."

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[Juicy Bob]

I think it's harsh to criticise them for not trying, but I don't think you could say they were in F1 through pure talent either.

 

[ANDY_098]

I dunno, the designs have changed in various ways over the years, but when you show me cars from 50 years ago they still look pretty similar and just as unique as the cars we have today.

The wheels being far out from the car and driver being in an uncovered cockpit is what makes F1 so cool, in a lot of ways. That's the whole image.

You might be interested in this then:

Pretty sure I've seen a higher res version of it in the past, if I find it I'll post it instead.

 

[Leunam]

I need that poster dammit.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

You might be interested in this then:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yvewUf87f8A/TA5aK1C1AII/AAAAAAAAA-8/RpXrPg_JYU0/s1600/60+years+of+ferari.jpg[/MG]

Pretty sure I've seen a higher res version of it in the past, if I find it I'll post it instead.[/QUOTE]That's a great comparison chart. There's also a complete comparison chart detailing every F1 car built from 1950 to 2005 floating about on the net.

 

[Leunam]

I think I have it on my PC at home. I'll check when I get there.

 

[ANDY_098]

That's a great comparison chart. There's also a complete comparison chart detailing every F1 car built from 1950 to 2005 floating about on the net.

http://racingotaku.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/allf1_a02.jpg

I would post the pic, but it is pretty large!

There is also a good article on Autosport+ about what really goes on in free practice, well worth the read.

http://plus.autosport.com/premium/feature/3679/what-really-goes-in-in-free-practice/

 

[Leunam]

Thanks for that, Andy. The one I saw had up to 2009, though.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

I'd say everything from 1970 shares the same sort of look. Of course, there are a lot of differences, but I mean they are easily identifable as F1 cars, compared to the earlier ones.

 

[f0rk]

Thinking about going to Silverstone next year, when do I have to seriously consider buying tickets?

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Thinking about going to Silverstone next year, when do I have to seriously consider buying tickets?

Tickets for the race are normally available to buy in September, you could buy them early or wait until the new year. I'd buy them as soon as possible, personally.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

I think F1 cars from the late 60s, before the introduction of wings, are the most gorgeous cars ever made. Just a tube, an engine, and a couple of wheels.

 

[Dead Man]

I think F1 cars from the late 60s, before the introduction of wings, are the most gorgeous cars ever made. Just a tube, an engine, and a couple of wheels.

I love those ones, but to me the early 70's with the low straight wings, are just so tough and pretty I can't go past them for my favourites.

 

[navanman]

Interesting article from James Allen on the diet of an F1 driver. Worth a read.

Might also explain Hamilton's "alleged" recklessness at the starts of races.
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2011/07/what-f1-drivers-eat-before-the-race/

 

[fu3lfr3nzy]

Japanese food, sushi in particular, is very popular with the drivers, especially Jenson Button.

Maybe Jessica Michibata had something to do with this?

 

[Ark]

Maybe Jessica Michibata had something to do with this?

Definitely. I bet she tastes great.

 

[AcridMeat]

Definitely. I bet she tastes great.

Alternatively, she is the reason he now has the taste for raw fish.

 

[Cerebral Assassin]

Some good news coming out of the phone-hacking scandal:

"Rupert Murdoch’s bid to purchase Formula One could also be derailed, according to Bernie Ecclestone, the sport’s supremo."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/phone-hacking/8642786/Phone-hacking-New-body-blows-for-Rupert-Murdoch.html

 

[Dutch Gronk]

I think F1 cars from the late 60s, before the introduction of wings, are the most gorgeous cars ever made. Just a tube, an engine, and a couple of wheels.

This car is briljant. The cars from the 70's look so ridiculous, back then the designers had complete freedom to do the craziest things, so awesome.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

This car is briljant. The cars from the 70's look so ridiculous, back then the designers had complete freedom to do the craziest things, so awesome.

The Ferrari 156 really was a beautiful car.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Channel 5/F1 link.

http://www.pitpass.com/44220-Channel-5-on-pole-position-to-pick-up-F1-from-BBC

 

[Ark]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

Seriously.

 

[Lucius86]

Alternatively, she is the reason he now has the taste for raw fish.

nom nom nom!

 

[dalin80]

channel 5 would be a fantastic choice, what F1 really needs right now is more adverts then programme.

 

[Orgun]

Channel 5? Seriously? If that happens I will no longer watch the races live but download a version without adverts.

Also, I find NASCAR incredibly dull but I got goosebumps watching this video just from the sound as they go past. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuMBvBkaNMw&feature=feedf

 

[f0rk]

Also, I find NASCAR incredibly dull but I got goosebumps watching this video just from the sound as they go past. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuMBvBkaNMw&feature=feedf

Wow some of those stadiums are huge. Why don't they try some more interesting cars and right turns :<

 

[Dead Man]

Channel 5? Seriously? If that happens I will no longer watch the races live but download a version without adverts.

Also, I find NASCAR incredibly dull but I got goosebumps watching this video just from the sound as they go past. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuMBvBkaNMw&feature=feedf

As a spectacle of petroleum driven fury, few things can compete with NASCAR. Pity the racing is more of a cynical marketing exercise than anything else.

 

[DrM]

Lewis is finished for this season, he is engaged to Nicole.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Lewis is finished for this season, he is engaged to Nicole.

Awwww, good for him.

 

[Templar Wizard]

i would like to congratulate the happy couple.
they look beautiful. both of them mixed race.
its the best race isnt it?

 

[SunhiLegend]

Lewis is finished for this season, he is engaged to Nicole.

I'm sure he said that his personal life had an impact to his driving last season, splitting up for a month, replacing his dad as his manager etc. If anything this will give him a boost for the rest of the season.

 

[Lucius86]

Congrats to them.

Bet the engagement ring was bought from Argos. Some good deals going there.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

This Murray Walker documentary on before Top Gear is pretty good. Wish I caught it from the start.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

This Murray Walker documentary on before Top Gear is pretty good. Wish I caught it from the start.

Murray's one of the greatest figures in motorsport ever. A good man to boot.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Such an amazing documentary. Senna <3

 

[Dilly]

Goddamnit I missed it.

Also I hope F1 stays on the BBC, I don't want to watch F1 coverage on Belgian TV.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

It'll be on iPlayer and torrent sites within the hour. I'm going to grab it and watch it from the start.

 

[mclaren777]

Source

Lewis' spokesman Simon Olivera denied the engagement when The Mail on Sunday went to the press with the story. Moreover, Alfonso seemed to be careful of his next statement about the couple's status, saying "Listen, I don't want to be the one to say that. I think you need to hear it from them. I don't want to be seen to say anything that might be wrong. I don't want to get in trouble."

 

[Dilly]

Relationship Gossip, SRS BZNESS

 

[MightGoThere]

Going to my first GP this weekend, is there something that's good to know beforehand or something I need to bring besides maybe earplugs for the sound? Is it even that loud from the stands?

Basically I don't really know what to expect. =)

 

[Leunam]

Bring the biggest Fernando Alonso flag you can.

 

[mclaren777]

I'll just leave this right here...

http://formula1fanpage.blogspot.com/search/label/full onboard

 

[AcridMeat]

Going to my first GP this weekend, is there something that's good to know beforehand or something I need to bring besides maybe earplugs for the sound? Is it even that loud from the stands?

Basically I don't really know what to expect. =)

Hahahahha, oh boy you're in for a treat. Bring ear plugs to be safe, depends how close you are/what corner/speed they're running at.

edit:

Bring the biggest Fernando Alonso flag you can.

Or a neogaf flag.