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[mclaren777]

We just bought four plane tickets to San Antonio.

The USGP is becoming more real by the week.

 

[Chris R]

I just need to setup a car rental now. Already have all my plane and race tickets (so much sporting in such a short time! 4 NASCAR races, 3 days of F1 and then a Cowboys game).

 

[navanman]

Creepy old man aka Bernie gets married to his 35yr old Brazilian fiancée.
A fool and his money??
http://www.*****************/tvshow...es-Brazilian-beauty-46-years-younger-him.html
Story from the Daily Fail.

 

[Yen]

1 week.

RISE

 

[brotkasten]

Creepy old man aka Bernie gets married to his 35yr old Brazilian fiancée.
A fool and his money??
http://www.*****************/tvshow...es-Brazilian-beauty-46-years-younger-him.html
Story from the Daily Fail.

Since the Daily Fail was banned here, we'll never know.

 

[Shaneus]

Or you could guess what those asterisks stand for and try the URL for yourself.

I'm ashamed to admit that I did that

 

[brotkasten]

Or you could guess what those asterisks stand for and try the URL for yourself.

I'm ashamed to admit that I did that

I'm sorry, but I'm not desperate enough to find out.

 

[Ark]

Since the Daily Fail was banned here, we'll never know.

Sweet jesus, this is the best thing GAF has ever done.

 

[Dilly]

Alonso is ready!

 

[Omiee]

After lurking the nba thread and some other threads, mainly the one where people said ignoring posters is lame, i realized i should not stop posting in a thread about the sport i love because some people dont like what i post.

I hope we can keep the momentum going and hope new posters will join this thread soon.

so it feels good to be back, really missed f1 these past weeks. Been busy with my holiday. Glad i found wifi. Hope ill be able to watch the race somewhere here in morocco.



MJ good to see you back. Missed your posts here. Especially since kimi has been doing very well.

Whats up guys?

 

[Ark]

Martin Whitmarsh: Pay TV switch good for F1

No words.

 

[Dilly]

BB

Bernie's Bitch.

 

[Xun]

Martin Whitmarsh: Pay TV switch good for F1

No words.

The title is a bit misleading though.

I know McLaren and Sky have some ties (Tooned for example), so he's probably forced to not say anything bad about it.

 

[ElyrionX]

A little late on this I'm sure but why is there a month break this year?

 

[Ark]

A little late on this I'm sure but why is there a month break this year?

There's a break every year, only fair considering they work all year round.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Martin Whitmarsh: Pay TV switch good for F1

No words.

I seem to remember hearing that the teams got something like £/$1M extra directly out of the deal, so for the time being I'm sure they're not fussed.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Hardest tyre compounds for Spa.

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2012/08/27/harder-tyres-drivers-push-hard-spa-pirelli/

Still more than likely to be a procession as Spa races invariably tend to be barring a few fantastic exceptions.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Kimi's best chance of a win considering his previous exploits at Spa and his reputation as a Spa master.

 

[brotkasten]

I hope Ferrari did enough work to close the gap. Another P5 round would be terrible for Alonso.

 

[Dilly]

Alonso never won in Francorchamps.

 

[brotkasten]

Alonso never won in Francorchamps.

I agree that it's overdue. It would be perfect this season, but even a podium would be okay.

 

[Adamm]

Since the Daily Fail was banned here, we'll never know.

Since when has the Daily Mail been banned?

This pleases me

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Since when has the Daily Mail been banned?

This pleases me

Few months ago I believe.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Alonso never won in Francorchamps.

"Spa only earns the best" - Alonso

 

[ClassyPenguin]

Mark's B-day isn't it?

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Mark's B-day isn't it?

Yesterday actually

 

[brotkasten]

Mark's B-day isn't it?

36, wow.

It really looks like this season is his last chance to win the WDC. If Alonso can't do it this year, then I'm really rooting for Mark over anyone else.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

36, wow.

It really looks like this season is his last chance to win the WDC. If Alonso can't do it this year, then I'm really rooting for Mark over anyone else.

I don't see a problem with his age. He've driven fantastically after his accident and with a metal piece in his right leg. And this year where he's supposed to be older, he has driver better than last year.

I can see Mark performing well for at least 2 more years after this one

 

[Mush]

Your game is up Shaneus. The police are on the way as we speak.

 

[Shaneus]

That's clearly a #1 on his cap.


It's Omiee.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Bahar sues Lotus for dismissal

In a statement that was issued in Malaysia, DRB-Hicom said: "Upon advice by our lawyers, DRB-Hicom and Lotus will vigorously oppose and/or defend the claim by Bahar, including filing counter-claims against Bahar.

"We shall make the requisite announcements when appropriate."

It added: "The claim is not expected to have any major impact on the financial or operations of the group. The exact quantum of costs arising from the claim cannot be determined at this point in time."

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Niki Lauda 9th on BBC All Time Greatest List

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19051559

 

[Adamm]

Niki Lauda 9th on BBC All Time Greatest List

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19051559

So, Vettel will be top 8

=/

(he has to be on the list right?)

 

[brotkasten]

The new Formula E is official.

It's going to be an all electric Formula series. Open chassis, open wheel.

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has reached an agreement to licence the commercial rights of the FIA Formula E Championship to a consortium of international investors, Formula E Holdings Ltd (FEH).

Formula E is a new FIA championship featuring Formula cars powered exclusively by electric energy. It represents a vision for the future of the motor industry over the coming decades.

FEH, the new promoter, has as anchor investor London-based entrepreneur Enrique Bañuelos, and as CEO and shareholder former MEP and racing team owner Alejandro Agag, who has a long experience in the motor sport business. Also associated with the project are Lord Drayson, Managing Partner of Drayson Racing Technologies, and Eric Barbaroux, Chairman of the French electric automotive company "Electric Formula".

Demonstration runs of the Formula E cars will start in 2013, followed by the championship in 2014 with an objective of 10 teams and 20 drivers participating in the competition. The races will be ideally staged in the heart of the world’s leading cities, around their main landmarks.

http://www.fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre/pressreleases/fiasport/2012/Pages/fia-formula-e.aspx

It's no secret that I'm a fan of all electric sport cars, so I welcome the series.

The specs aren't as impressive as the ones in F1 and having to switch cars mid race is still a limitation, but I hope we'll get there one day.

The prototype vehicle developed by Formulec, a French maker of electric racing cars, is a two-gear machine that runs off lithium-iron batteries and weighs 780kg.

It has a maximum speed of 220km per hour, and an acceleration of 0 to 100km/h in three seconds. It can run for 25 minutes before needing charging, meaning drivers will have the use of a second car to complete the one-hour race.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f8f4a4e2-f039-11e1-93fa-00144feabdc0.html#axzz24rxWh19p

So, Vettel will be top 8

=/

(he has to be on the list right?)

It would be hilarious if he wasn't on the list at all.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

So, Vettel will be top 8

=/

(he has to be on the list right?)

He shouldn't be on the list at all now.

Top 20 yes, top 10? Not yet he isn't.

 

[Big Takeover]

So, Vettel will be top 8

=/

(he has to be on the list right?)

It's a toss up between he and Moss for #8.

 

[navanman]

I like the sound of the Formula E championship but trying to have it as a championship outside of F1 scheduling and tracks is a mistake.
It should ideally be on the same weekend as F1 at the same tracks like GT2. It'll take an hour and would give the concept,teams and sponsors instant exposure.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Well, well, well, what do we have here.

Kubica tests WRC car

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102019

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Nearly finished.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

That looks like a sexy track!

 

[Orgun]

5am tomorrow I'll be off to Spa. You're exited!? Feel my nipples!

 

[Dilly]

Well, well, well, what do we have here.

Kubica tests WRC car

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102019

I guess if he keeps progressing that way, he may be able to compete in some lower level motorsports. Which is a miracle in itself.

 

[Risgroo]

Feel my nipples!

Do they explode with delight?

 

[Ikopi]

Comparison of viewing figures 2011 - 2012.

 

[Psychotext]

Ouch.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Comparison of viewing figures 2011 - 2012.

It's a shame given how well this season is going, and it should've drawn more spectators not less..


Best livery in 2012

 

[Shaneus]

It's a shame given how well this season is going, and it should've drawn more spectators not less..


Best livery in 2012

Shitty result. There's no way the RBR even belongs in the top 6... at least, not without STR one above it. The Caterham is the only one with justice being appropriately done, with the Lotus definitely deserving to be in the top 5, but not at #1. There are so many more interesting ones!

Clearly, people have just voted for their favourite car, not the best looking livery.

over

Idiots.

 

[kharma45]

I also prefer this over the RBR too

Serious post too, I think the HRT looks good.

 

[brotkasten]

I also prefer this over the RBR too

Serious post too, I think the HRT looks good.

While it doesn't look bad, I kind of reminds me of a cheap Chinese toy. Not even sure why.

 

[Dilly]

I don't get the love for the HRT livery.

Like Brotkasten, I also think it just looks cheap.