fu3lfr3nzy
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And what do they have to show for that? "winning one in every four grand prix" statistic? boy, they must be proud.
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The Formula 1 2012 Season |OT2| WHY AREN'T YOU WATCHING THIS SEASON?!
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And what do they have to show for that? "winning one in every four grand prix" statistic? boy, they must be proud.
pants
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Really hope not. I want him to stay at Lotus.
This guy:
Just became a Paralympic Gold medalist.
And it sounds like he's going to run the Indy 500 next year. Amazing person.
Schumi and Fernando together at ferrari sounds too good to be true.
but why not?A man can dream.
Adam Scott Aukerman
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It would likely be prohibitively expensive to wrench him free from Lotus anyway.
Given his Merc links (and given that both of their seats would seem to be occupied for a while), I think Di Resta would be high on McLaren's list (potentially also Hulkenberg).
Senna is likely to be squeezed out of Williams next year, but he'd be a bit of a risk in comparison.
I'll just leave this here
for those looking for the answer of the bonus question.
for those looking for the answer of the bonus question.
NihonTiger90
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I've heard that rumor as well, but to be honest, I will believe it when there's a press conference. It's not that Alex couldn't do it (and if he did, it would be amazing), but can they build something that will let him do that which will pass Indycar spec?
brotkasten
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Does anyone know what the latest news on Kubica is? I've almost given up all hope of him returning
He tested a Ford rally car.
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/282980/kubica-drives-ford-rally-car-in-france/
I highly doubt he'll be able to compete in F1 again.
He has a opt-in clause on his actual contract that are tied to objectives to reach during this season and apparently only a complete disaster would mean they are not achieved.
So if McLaren wants him, they would have to reach an agreement with Lotus.
Big Takeover
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I'm not sure they have any other choice but to go after Kimi. He's far and away the best option. Sure it's going to cost them, but trotting out Jenson as your #1 is definitely not ideal. I like him, I think he's a good driver, but at best he'll be the 5th quickest guy out there behind the #1s of the other top teams.
It's hard to believe that neither McLaren nor Ferrari have suitable replacements. Two of the best seats in the world, and they could go to a couple of stray cats. di Resta and a re-signed Massa would be lame ducks before the ink even dried.
Pay whatever Lotus wants to put Kimi in Silver. Force Pérez at gunpoint to sign with Red.
It's hard to believe that neither McLaren nor Ferrari have suitable replacements. Two of the best seats in the world, and they could go to a couple of stray cats. di Resta and a re-signed Massa would be lame ducks before the ink even dried.
Pay whatever Lotus wants to put Kimi in Silver. Force Pérez at gunpoint to sign with Red.
Recruiting Di Resta as a rookie and slapping Button down as number one driver will only do good things for McLaren. In my opinion.
A McLaren car built around Button? Colour me interested.
Big Takeover
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That seems to be the most likely thing to happen, so we'll see. The competition is so stiff right now. Like I said, I'm not sure that pairing will bring enough speed.
Jenson is a obviously a great team guy though. I think McLaren would certainly benefit from a drama-free garage with him at the tiller.
Considering the last two times McLaren won any titles were when they had a good driver & rookie setup, I wouldn't mind seeing it happen, just for McLaren's sake.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102245
Bet his engine fails during Monza now.
SunhiLegend
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Don't rate Di Resta at all. He was out performed by Sutil last year and again this year by Hulkenburg.
He seems to have the same attitude as Hamilton, if McLaren were looking for a clean slate I would go for Perez.
Him and Button have similar driving styles and are easy on tyres. If McLaren designed a car around this, both could do great things together!
He seems to have the same attitude as Hamilton, if McLaren were looking for a clean slate I would go for Perez.
Him and Button have similar driving styles and are easy on tyres. If McLaren designed a car around this, both could do great things together!
It's quite impressive how someone can keep making such silly mistakes. He's impressively awful.
Going back to Hamilton & Mercedes; isn't Hamilton on really good terms with Haug? Also I'm sure it'll be nice working for a boss that doesn't send all his love to the other side of the garage.
Perez likely has something Ferrari related going on in the background, at least I'd think so.
Also Di Resta is only two points behind the Hulk with 8 races to go, anything can happen.
EDIT: A possible solution is Rosberg to McLaren and Di Resta to partner Hamilton. THAT would certainly shake things up.
Boom! Nailed it in my opinion!
McLaren needs a headline act, Lotus needs cash, di Resta still a little questionable in my books (?), who goes to Ferrari is a big question though.
I completely avoided this thread after the race...It was pretty bad gents! Not your finest "hour" :|
EDIT:
Damn that would! Rosberg has always had the ability to blueprint a car's capability in my opinion. He's just never had anything consistent though.
omgimaninja
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Did anybody see Circuit of the Americas is charging $200 for a parking pass to the Austin F1 race? This seems outrageously high. How does this compare to other races.
I may decide to sell my pair of tickets because I'm afraid this will cost me a lot more than I expected.
I may decide to sell my pair of tickets because I'm afraid this will cost me a lot more than I expected.
Phanatic8390
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Wow. If Hamilton really moves to Merc that would certainly shake up a few teams.
Also, How has Maldonado not had his license revoked yet? I hope that rumor about him losing funding is true. He really needs to go.
Also, How has Maldonado not had his license revoked yet? I hope that rumor about him losing funding is true. He really needs to go.
I was wondering if anyone wanted to split one
$100 for 3 days to not need to worry about (or wait in line for hours ) for a shuttle isn't that bad really.It is outrageously high... parking for the Indy 500 is $20 and you can even camp with a RV for $40. I assume the NASCAR event prices are pretty similar.
Dutch Gronk
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Amazing. The life flashing by made me giggle.
I'm just going to leave this here...
Applauds. Seriously one of the best gifs I've seen posted here. Well done. LOL
Psychotext
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Look back a few pages. Oooooooooold.
Still a good gif though.
Still a good gif though.
Myoclonic Jerk
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Who cares about real F1?
Bonus question is OUT
http://www.f1racemanager.com/bonusquestion.asp
Answer. Anyone?
Regarding Hamilton - Why do everyone acts like its confirmed? This is just a rumor, and I wouldn't be surprised if Hamilton's managers paid him few K's to say that so they can have an upper hand in the negotiations
I didn't read everything on the internet yet, so I might change my stance in a bit
EDIT:
Bonus question is OUT
http://www.f1racemanager.com/bonusquestion.asp
Answer. Anyone?
Regarding Hamilton - Why do everyone acts like its confirmed? This is just a rumor, and I wouldn't be surprised if Hamilton's managers paid him few K's to say that so they can have an upper hand in the negotiations
I didn't read everything on the internet yet, so I might change my stance in a bit
EDIT:
Benetton
Its the fact that the BBC are reporting it and Eddie Jordan in particular that is giving this rumour some legs. Its was Eddie who broke the news that Schumacher was coming back to F1 a month before others heard it/officially announced.Regarding Hamilton - Why do everyone acts like its confirmed? This is just a rumor, and I wouldn't be surprised if Hamilton's managers paid him few K's to say that so they can have an upper hand in the negotiations
I didn't read everything on the internet yet, so I might change my stance in a bit
Myoclonic Jerk
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Eddie broke so many news that didn't happen also.
I've read some news now, I still think its just a rumor. Why move to Mercedes if they themselves are thinking of reducing their involvement in the sport. And for Mercedes itself, Schumacher is more valuable for marketing purposes than Hamilton. Unless Hamilton would cost them less than 8 mil? Which is highly unlikely.
I just don't see any sense. But again, F1 one is not always about what makes sense
Myoclonic Jerk
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my F1 fantasy update
I downgraded chassis from Lotus to McLaren. I hope this pays off. and Engine from Williams to Sauber. Can't see Prupose scoring any points till the end of the season and Senna is just plain crap (not really but I'm pissed off coz they hurt my game a lot)
Drivers are Kimi and Glock. Next update I'm going to pour all my resources to update from Glock. Maybe Kova
I downgraded chassis from Lotus to McLaren. I hope this pays off. and Engine from Williams to Sauber. Can't see Prupose scoring any points till the end of the season and Senna is just plain crap (not really but I'm pissed off coz they hurt my game a lot)
Drivers are Kimi and Glock. Next update I'm going to pour all my resources to update from Glock. Maybe Kova
Myoclonic Jerk
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Strong/stupid words from Hamilton. Strike as you like
Just playing the devil's advocate. Hamilton said before the break that the decision will be taken in the break. We've heard nothing but Macca's management assuring that he'll stay and saying on Hamilton's behalf that he surely wants to stay.
Hamilton never came out saying I want to stay with Macca (I could be wrong here). Mercedes rumors surfaces out of nowhere. Kimi didn't confirm his Lotus 2013 stay (last two contracts Kimi signed his deals/extensions by August), Schumi keeps postponing his decision taking deadline. EB keep refuting rumors that Kimi is leaving, Kimi never denies anything, Ferrari almost guaranteed Massa's departure..aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Silly season at full swing my head will explode..
Just playing the devil's advocate. Hamilton said before the break that the decision will be taken in the break. We've heard nothing but Macca's management assuring that he'll stay and saying on Hamilton's behalf that he surely wants to stay.
Hamilton never came out saying I want to stay with Macca (I could be wrong here). Mercedes rumors surfaces out of nowhere. Kimi didn't confirm his Lotus 2013 stay (last two contracts Kimi signed his deals/extensions by August), Schumi keeps postponing his decision taking deadline. EB keep refuting rumors that Kimi is leaving, Kimi never denies anything, Ferrari almost guaranteed Massa's departure..aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Silly season at full swing my head will explode..
PdotMichael
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The conspiracy stories are so crazy. Why should Mclaren waste so much money just to sabotage Hamilton? It makes no sense - the same thing with Webber and his fans.
Well after two seasons whithout any larger shifts/changes (none when it comes to the big three) I welcome it.
The tension is killing me
Kimi's contract includes an automatic extension for 2013 if the team reaches some performance objectives (most likely related to WCC position and/or WCC points). According to everyone in the paddock those objectives are very close to be reached so that's why no one talks about Kimi's situation in 2013.
Of course every contract can be broken, you just have to show up with some cash.
Congrats to Zanardi. One of my favorite CART drivers.
As for the silly season stuff, I'm glad Lewis is considering other options. McLaren is frustrating to support. They can't give him a consistent car and have botched too many races for him.
While the Merc isn't a great car this season, anything can change next year. Aren't there some new tech regs coming in? Perhaps Brawn can come up with some new loophole-exploiting design and give Lewis a solid car. Plus, I'd love to see Lewis paired with Brawn's race strategies.
Also to be considered is that he's now driving for the works/factory team. McLaren buying their engines from his team means he should be able to get a car with power at least comparable to what McLaren puts on the road.
Most-importantly, Lewis deserves a big payday. Still the best driver on the grid IMO, and should be paid as such. Getting proper exposure and marketing can only mean more for his personal brand. He's not winning another championship the way Macca is going, so time to change things up.
I'd rather he went to Red Bull or Ferrari, but Fonzo wouldn't allow him at the Scuderia, and I assume Red Bull is pretty content with their driver lineup as well. If he can lift Mercedes to a championship, it would be glorious. I guess I can once again support the Silver Arrows. PEACE.
As for the silly season stuff, I'm glad Lewis is considering other options. McLaren is frustrating to support. They can't give him a consistent car and have botched too many races for him.
While the Merc isn't a great car this season, anything can change next year. Aren't there some new tech regs coming in? Perhaps Brawn can come up with some new loophole-exploiting design and give Lewis a solid car. Plus, I'd love to see Lewis paired with Brawn's race strategies.
Also to be considered is that he's now driving for the works/factory team. McLaren buying their engines from his team means he should be able to get a car with power at least comparable to what McLaren puts on the road.
Most-importantly, Lewis deserves a big payday. Still the best driver on the grid IMO, and should be paid as such. Getting proper exposure and marketing can only mean more for his personal brand. He's not winning another championship the way Macca is going, so time to change things up.
I'd rather he went to Red Bull or Ferrari, but Fonzo wouldn't allow him at the Scuderia, and I assume Red Bull is pretty content with their driver lineup as well. If he can lift Mercedes to a championship, it would be glorious. I guess I can once again support the Silver Arrows. PEACE.
brotkasten
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Jake on the rumors:
Hamilton moving to Mercedes would be great, hopefully one day we see him in a Ferrari. Schumi for a farewell season in red makes sense if it's true that Vettel is signed for 2014, no young driver would sign a one year contract. If vettel stays at red bull, they have to go for Perez.
It's good to see some driver moves at the top, it was getting a bit boring
It's good to see some driver moves at the top, it was getting a bit boring
I want Perez to stick with Sauber for another year. They've been inconsistent and had bad luck but they have a fast car. Plus he would be the clear second driver at Ferrari.
Alonso & tattoos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohEGQ8bUGxU
Alonso & ice sculpting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yi5ZNyEB2Q
Alonso & tattoos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohEGQ8bUGxU
Alonso & ice sculpting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yi5ZNyEB2Q
I think so, the own Sergio spoke about it 5 days ago."The possibility to go to Ferrari it´s open","I have no hurry to go to Ferrari, if I keep at Sauber,I will be fine"
English press saying he has been offered 60M contract by Mercedes. Its crazy how all this is playing out. If its all a rouse by Hamilton and his new management team to get more money and control it could well work.
I can see why he would leave, he doesn't like the heavy amount of PR McLaren insist on and he doesn't get to keep the trophies from his wins or podiums. They stay with McLaren.
I can see why he would leave, he doesn't like the heavy amount of PR McLaren insist on and he doesn't get to keep the trophies from his wins or podiums. They stay with McLaren.
I'm waiting on the £5m for the bonus question before I do anything. Not sure whether to stick with D'Ambrosio or not for my driver, I could go Di Resta in the hope that the Mercedes engine in the FI does well this weekend but not sure yet.
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