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[kharma45]

Those F1 race edits in formula1.com are so amazing, they never get old.

A lot of Rob Smedley.

Yeah they're good, but not streaming properly for me. First one or two will load fine at 720p, then when I try to watch anymore (no matter what resolution) it takes an age to stream.

Very odd.

 

[Ark]

Yeah they're good, but not streaming properly for me. First one or two will load fine at 720p, then when I try to watch anymore (no matter what resolution) it takes an age to stream.

Very odd.

The F1.com streaming thing is atrocious to say the least.

 

[mclaren777]

I just download all of the race edits. If you would like one in particular, please send me a PM.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

In the last three weeks my F1 folder has shot up to 200gb

Oops!

 

[ANDY_098]

FYI, Grand Prix: The Killer Years is on BBC2 at 11:35pm tonight.

 

[Ark]

I've already watched it like three times now T_T

Really good documentary, recommend it to anyone that hasn't seen it yet.

 

[ANDY_098]

I've already watched it like three times now T_T

Really good documentary, recommend it to anyone that hasn't seen it yet.

I haven't checked, but the the BBC usually show a few F1 docs at a time, so there could be another on tomorrow or same time next week?

Also less than a week to Spa! Shame I won't be able to watch it until Tuesday though.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Big difference expected between the two tyre compounds

"In many ways Spa is one of the most unpredictable tracks of the season, and since we have never tested here, we have very little data to go on," he said. "From what we have seen in the past though, in Valencia and at the Nurburgring especially, we are confident that this combination of the medium and the soft tyre strikes the correct balance between performance and durability, equipping the drivers to display every aspect of their talents."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/93871

Button returns to the ROC.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/93877

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Just a week left, here's a classic Spa image to get everyone in the mood.

 

[Ark]

Kimi Raikkonen will test the Peugeot 908 Le Mans car at Spanish circuit Motorland Aragon on Wednesday.

It is understood that it could lead to a possible outing in next year's Le Mans 24 Hours, with Peugeot keen to evaluate Raikkonen's speed in the car.

Raikkonen has admitted that he is keen on competing at Le Mans, but if he was to do so, he would want an expanded programme of races for the marque.

"It would be great to do Le Mans," Raikkonen told Finland's Turun Sanomat. "But if you race there, you should do some races as a test as well. It could be tricky to get all the schedules working well."

Peugeot has previously tested seven-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb and is keen to run high-profile drivers at Le Mans, as it did when 1997 Formula 1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve was in its line-up in 2007 and '08.

PSA Peugeot Citroen management board member Jean-Marc Gales declined to confirm Raikkonen's test, but admitted that it was possible and that a race seat could be on the cards if he was fast enough.

"I don't exclude that [Raikkonen testing the car], " Gales told AUTOSPORT. "But nothing has been decided on our pilots for Peugeot for next year.

"Clearly, it depends how fast he is and I can't comment on that because we haven't done it yet."

Autosport

Finally! The man is doing something decent with his career.

 

[Betta Lines]

Just a week left, here's a classic Spa image to get everyone in the mood.

Niiice. Shame it's so square, I'd love to use that as a wallpaper.

 

[Templar Wizard]

friday: Rain
Saturday: cloudy
Sunday: sun

low temps, about 15C for the race on sunday, should throw a ringer for the tires.

 

[PdotMichael]

friday: Rain
Saturday: cloudy
Sunday: sun

low temps, about 15C for the race on sunday, should throw a ringer for the tires.

looks like Mclaren weather

 

[Templar Wizard]

nooo dont say that
no more wins for Team Moran

 

[Ark]

looks like Mclaren weather

Now you've just gone and jinxed it.

 

[jambo]

Yay, F1s again soon, the wait is over!

 

[Xun]

Edit the post now Pdot!

We don't want no jinxing.

 

[brotkasten]

nooo dont say that
no more wins for Team Moran

Team Moran?

 

[PdotMichael]

That's what I want!

 

[jey_16]

Mclaren win again? Boring.....

 

[itsgreen]

Cool I like rain on Friday. It completely wrecked most peoples day last year.

But I was comfortably on the top of Eau Rouge on a covered grand stand Was awesome. Am there this year as well so should good

Only Friday though, much cheaper than a weekend ticket and most F1 of all days...

 

[Dilly]

Just a week left, here's a classic Spa image to get everyone in the mood.

http://i.imgur.com/fEijh.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]

I didn't know there were pictures of heaven?

 

[Templar Wizard]

Team Moran?

yes, Team Moran

 

[navanman]

Spa has always been a track that McLaren have done well at bar 09.

This is a track where DRS will be activated for over 60% of the time so an efficient DRS is key.
FIA also thinking of banning DRS through Eau Rouge.... spoil sports!!

 

[Gareth Bale]

Spa has always been a track that McLaren have done well at bar 09.

This is a track where DRS will be activated for over 60% of the time so an efficient DRS is key.
FIA also thinking of banning DRS through Eau Rouge.... spoil sports!!

60%?!? Mercedes should be a bit stronger then

 

[DrM]

This is a track where DRS will be activated for over 60% of the time so an efficient DRS is key.
FIA also thinking of banning DRS through Eau Rouge.... spoil sports!!

Benson from BBC reporting on Twitter that they already decided that DRS will be banned at Eau Rouge

andrewbensonf1
FIA has decided to go ahead with DRS ban at Eau Rouge. More soon on bbc.co.UK/sport

 

[navanman]

Benson from BBC reporting on Twitter that they already decided that DRS will be banned at Eau Rouge

Confirmed now, story on BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/formula_one/14615926.stm

 

[Lucius86]

Oh F1, I have missed you.

You will be my only break from Deus Ex this weekend. That's how much I love you.

 

[Chris R]

More Austin stuff from the weekend.

http://my.speedtv.com/go/thread/view/55846/25752305/Austin_F1_Circuit?pg=92 (I'd grab the photos from the source or page but I'm a touch busy atm)

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/red-bull-race-car-roars-through-town-for-1768417.html (DON'T READ THE COMMENTS... Unless you enjoy laughing at idiots)

Looking good, can't wait to actually watch a F1 race in person! And Spa this week! My favorite track and event on the calendar.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

I've already watched it like three times now T_T

Really good documentary, recommend it to anyone that hasn't seen it yet.

It really vilifies Colin Chapman and paints him as the villain of the piece.

 

[Adamm]

More Austin stuff from the weekend.

http://my.speedtv.com/go/thread/view/55846/25752305/Austin_F1_Circuit?pg=92 (I'd grab the photos from the source or page but I'm a touch busy atm)

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/red-bull-race-car-roars-through-town-for-1768417.html (DON'T READ THE COMMENTS... Unless you enjoy laughing at idiots)

Looking good, can't wait to actually watch a F1 race in person! And Spa this week! My favorite track and event on the calendar.

Awesome pics. I love the way red bull does stuff like this. Its like when they drove thier car on snow and on a beach.
I know its all just to promote Red Bull - but i don't remember McLaren or Ferrari every driving thier car around on dirt.

 

[navanman]

It really vilifies Colin Chapman and paints him as the villain of the piece.

True. His quest for lighter & faster killed 2 of this lead drivers and possibly the greatest driver of all time, certainly the best driver of the 60s.

 

[mclaren777]

i don't remember McLaren or Ferrari every driving thier car around on dirt.

It's not quite the same but...

http://www.streetfire.net/video/mika-hkkinen-and-his-wife-driving-a-f1car-in-the_27109.htm

 

[AcridMeat]

What are we going to do about F1 since we're at PAX mclaren? Stay the hell off F1 sites I suppose.

 

[mclaren777]

What are we going to do about F1 since we're at PAX mclaren? Stay the hell off F1 sites I suppose.

I don't watch F1 races until the Tuesday evening after the event so I'll just do what I normally do.

 

[AcridMeat]

I don't watch F1 races until the Tuesday evening after the event so I'll just do what I normally do.

Curses! Oh well I couldn't think of a better distraction.

 

[navanman]

Heidfeld getting the boot from Renault?
Senna in instead for rest of the season.

 

[Ark]

Heidfeld getting the boot from Renault?
Senna in instead for rest of the season.

Senna will be in for Spa, Grojean will be in after Spa unless he has a catastrophic failure in GP2 this weekend.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Heidfeld getting the boot from Renault?
Senna in instead for rest of the season.

Has been rumoured for months now. Directly after the last race I was convinced that Heidfeld would be out before Spa, but shortly after I read that they had a big upgrade package due for that race, so they'd probably want to hold on to him for at least that race for comparison's sake - but whether he'd even want to after the way they've been talking about him to the press is another matter entirely.

Personally, I really think he should walk. He's not exactly doing his future prospects any favours racing for Renault anyway.

 

[moojito]

That sucks. I like Heidfeld. I don't see Senna or Grosjean getting a podium or anywhere close this season.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

Heidfeld is a perfectly decent driver, but ultimately his best days are long past him. If Kubica's return looks to be in doubt Renault's best interest is to start grooming someone with more of a future ahead of them.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Grosjean getting a second chance is okay in my opinion, he's better than his first stint in F1 will have you believe.

 

[Ark]

Grosjean getting a second chance is okay in my opinion, he's better than his first stint in F1 will have you believe.

And it's not as if the Renault of 2009 was a car to behold.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

And it's not as if the Renault of 2009 was a car to behold.

He's also with Marion Jolles, which gives him extra credit with me.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

But I love Heidfeld

 

[Dilly]

Heidfeld is gifted. His haircut looks glorious even though he's been wearin a balaclava and helmet for a couple of hours.

Seriously though, my hair is all messed up after 15 minutes.

 

[Betta Lines]

He rarely gets into Pee Swee these days.

 

[mblitek]

I felt sorry for Senna, he basically committed career suicide by going with HRE. Grosjean on the other hand screwed the pooch but deserves another shot.

Whoah, I just remembered Piquet!

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

If the only open seat is HRT, you're not really going to say no. 24 seats is a very limited space.

 

[mclaren777]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVxQzseaUb8