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[brotkasten]

Webber's was way more ballsy. He and Alsono were side by side as they were going up it. Not even a contest there.

That's not a fair contest. Whatever Webber does, it's obviously going to look better than whatever Kimi does.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Webber's was way more ballsy. He and Alsono were side by side as they were going up it. Not even a contest there.

He also had a much faster car, it was the other way round for Kimi.. *BAM*

That's not a fair contest. Whatever Webber does, it's obviously going to look better than whatever Kimi does.

Better maybe. Cooler? no chance

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Can someone watch this and brief us the non-UK GAFers please?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19509199

 

[Big Takeover]

What a circle jerk here

It's so hard to understand that "just" a 24 (Webber 32 points, Raikkönnen 33 points) points lead is better for the F1 than a 40 points (Vettel 42 and Raikkönnen 48 points)?

The points race mid-season is nothing but a minor side attraction. It really doesn't mean anything at all. It certainly doesn't change the way people drive. These guys are flat-out all the time.

I usually just wait until 5 races to go before I even pay attention to points. Obviously, it's completely fine if you view it differently, but I don't think most people put a ton of stock into it at this stage. It's just too fluid a situation. It doesn't project how it will be at the end of the season when it really counts.

 

[ANDY_098]

Can someone watch this and brief us the non-UK GAFers please?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19509199

Australia
Malaysia
Spain
Monaco
Britain
Germany
Belgium

 

[Yen]

What did Schumi get banned for in 1994? Cheating (that onboard system he had?)?

 

[brotkasten]

The points race mid-season is nothing but a minor side attraction. It really doesn't mean anything at all. It certainly doesn't change the way people drive. These guys are flat-out all the time.

I usually just wait until 5 races to go before I even pay attention to points. Obviously, it's completely fine if you view it differently, but I don't think most people put a ton of stock into it at this stage. It's just too fluid a situation. It doesn't project how it will be at the end of the season when it really counts.

The fact that Button thinks he still has a chance to win the title only confirms this.

 

[Goldrusher]

Can someone watch this and brief us the non-UK GAFers please?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19509199

If you have BBC Player open, that page/video should work fine.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

That's not a fair contest. Whatever Webber does, it's obviously going to look better than whatever Kimi does.

This is of course completely true as well.

 

[kharma45]

What did Schumi get banned for in 1994? Cheating (that onboard system he had?)?

It's a rather long read

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Formula_One_cheating_controversy

 

[DrM]

What did Schumi get banned for in 1994? Cheating (that onboard system he had?)?

They had fun year at Benetton:
- using launch control and breaking the rules on electronic aids.
- turning Verstappen in BBQ due to overclocked flow of fuel at refueling rig
- overtaking in UK GP and ignoring black flag (DSQ + 2 race ban)
- too much wear on the skidblock in Spa (DSQ)
- torpedoing Hill in the last race and winning the championship

EDIT: beaten like stray dog

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Australia
Malaysia
Spain
Monaco
Britain
Germany
Belgium

Thanks. Any analysis or just a video?

If you have BBC Player open, that page/video should work fine.

How can I get BBC Player?

 

[Adamm]

Thanks. Any analysis or just a video?

Just the race commentary & video

 

[Lucius86]

Right gents, I have uploaded a few of my photos from Spa here, but here are a taster of a few shots I got. Some of my best were not in F1, but the crowds were too packed to get really nice shots.

 

[mclaren777]

This season is what everyone wanted.

Not me. I still long for a repeat of the 2007 & 2008 seasons.

These crappy Pirelli tires are still pissing me off.

 

[dubc35]

Interview with Martin Whitmarsh on F1.com. Nothing too surprising; it's about what I expect him to say regardless of if he knows Lewis is leaving.

Q: So what about Lewis turning his back on McLaren and heading for Mercedes?
MW: Personally, I would doubt it.

Q: Why?
MW: Because he knows that the best place for him is at McLaren. I think it is a bit of titillation in the media.

Q: Is it really only down to that?
MW: Yes.

http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/9/13765.html

Right gents, I have uploaded a few of my photos from Spa here, but here are a taster of a few shots I got. Some of my best were not in F1, but the crowds were too packed to get really nice shots.

Sweet, I'll check them out when I get home!

 

[Dilly]

this trumps Webber's wheelie



IIRC, Webber also made an Eu Rouge pass on Alonso last year right?

So many similarities

EDIT: Grosjean's first lap incidents

UK only .. is there a way to watch it?

It's been my wallpaper for a year now.

And yes, while Kimi's pass on Michael was great, Webber's pass on Alonso was still something else.

 

[Lucius86]

It's been my wallpaper for a year now.

And yes, while Kimi's pass on Michael was great, Webber's pass on Alonso was still something else.

I love that shot. No wonder it's been your wallpaper for a year.

 

[mclaren777]

If you have BBC Player open, that page/video should work fine.

Thanks for pointing that out. Great tip!

 

[Deadman]

Right gents, I have uploaded a few of my photos from Spa here, but here are a taster of a few shots I got. Some of my best were not in F1, but the crowds were too packed to get really nice shots.

Nice pictures, saved several for my wallpapers.

 

[Igo]

I saw someone mention a rear wing controvery regarding Lewis at Spa earlier on autosport. Any idea what that's about?

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

It's been my wallpaper for a year now.

And yes, while Kimi's pass on Michael was great, Webber's pass on Alonso was still something else.

Do you have this in a resolution suitable for monitors made this decade?

 

[Lucius86]

Do you have this in a resolution suitable for monitors made this decade?

Do a Google image search you numpty.

Spoiler

Hope I don't get banned for that

http://www.newsf1.eu/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/GP-Belgio-SPA-Francorchamps-Eau-Rouge.jpg

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Why do all the work when you do it for me?

 

[Ark]

I saw someone mention a rear wing controvery regarding Lewis at Spa earlier on autosport. Any idea what that's about?

No controversy, just fanboys being fanboys.

Lewis opted for the old rear-wing after practise while Jenson preferred the new rear-wing. Ultimately, Hamilton was losing around 0.4 tenths to Button on the straights alone because of it.

 

[DrM]

No controversy, just fanboys being fanboys.

Lewis opted for the old rear-wing after practise while Jenson preferred the new rear-wing. Ultimately, Hamilton was losing around 0.4 tenths to Button on the straights alone because of it.

And Lewis posted some of his telemetry (overlay with Button's) sheet on Twitter.

 

[Sleeplessnights]

This thread is really up and down.

 

[Lucius86]

Nice pictures, saved several for my wallpapers.

Glad you liked them! If you want any in their original shots in RAW, PM me.

 

[navanman]

Awesome pics. Have to get to Spa and LeMans before one of these years.

 

[Ark]

I may go to Le Man next year, depends on what happens between now and January. May end up going in 2014 though when Peugeot are supposed to return.

 

[ANDY_098]

I may go to Le Man next year, depends on what happens between now and January. May end up going in 2014 though when Peugeot are supposed to return.

I plan to skip next year and return in 2014. Porsche will return that year also. Toyota, Audi, Porsche and Peugeot would be an amazing P1 line up.

 

[Ark]

I plan to skip next year and return in 2014. Porsche will return that year also. Toyota, Audi, Porsche and Peugeot would be an amazing P1 line up.

Ah yeah I forgot about Porsche, 2014 it is then.

 

[DBT85]

Other than Brazil, that's one shitty deal.

Sky must have insisted to have the exclusive on some of the bigger ones. :\

I highly doubt the BBC got to choose which races they'd be broadcasting live. Bernie and Sky did everything, I'm amazed people are surprised, we've known this since pre-season.

Weighing in a little late here but here is the full explanation.

Under the agreement they signed with each other, the BBC got to pick the first 3 races that they wanted to cover. Then SKY got their turn choosing 3 exclusive races. This continued until they were all done.

In the BBCs first pick they chose Silverstone, Monaco and Brazil. All perfectly understandable choices. They would be lynched if they didn't get Silverstone, Monaco is a big one for numbers, and the championship has been decided at Interlagos often over the years.

One known rule was that neither could have 3 consecutive races. The BBC also had to think about the Euros this year which coincided with Canada. Also at the time there was plenty of speculation that the Austin race wouldn't happen and we didn't know what would happen with Bahrain.

The BBC couldn't have Monza since they already had Spa and Singapore, and you can't have 3 consecutive races.

 

[SunhiLegend]

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2012/9/13762.html

As far as the gearbox and engine are concerned, they were units we were not planning to use in the race, so we will not incur any penalties tomorrow.

No gearbox penalty for Alonso.

 

[kharma45]

Not sure what to do with my F1RM team, might swap D'Ambrosio for Di Resta as I worry his racecraft may be slightly rusty.

 

[brotkasten]

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2012/9/13762.html


No gearbox penalty for Alonso.

So glad to hear that. FP was pretty bad for him today. I hope there won't be other mechanical failures for the rest of the weekend.

 

[Goldrusher]

Vettel's 50th helmet design is pretty original.

 

[Leunam]

I like it, and I tend to hate most of his helmets.

 

[AAequal]

Glad to see Lotus found their speed on straights. I hope Kimi gets everything right during the qualis, those Larens seem awfully fast again, you don't want to be to far from them if you intend to win.

 

[isamu]

 

[pants]

Brilliant lol

 

[navanman]

Kubica says he would like to return to F1 in 2014 but is unsure if he physically can at the moment.

 

[Xun]

I've got to find a way to watch qualifying and the race here in Minorca (I'm on holiday).

Hopefully bars will show it...

 

[Business]

I've got to find a way to watch qualifying and the race here in Minorca (I'm on holiday).

Hopefully bars will show it...

I woudn't worry, just find one with a TV and they will show it. It's on both TV3 and Antena3 if you should ask the owner.

 

[Adamm]

FP3 time!

 

[brotkasten]

Sky crew sharing their drunk night stories and finally show some chemistry between them.

 

[navanman]

McLaren looking very fast again, RBR still too far back on 1 lap pace.

 

[navanman]

Hamilton blasting everyone away with that time. That's on his 5th lap on hard tyres.

 

[brotkasten]

It really looks like another race for McLaren. RBR don't look like they're sandbagging and Ferrari are nowhere to be seen. Literally. The hell is up with that?

 

[brotkasten]

Schumacher's Mercedes really seems to be the most unreliable car on the grid. He's without KERS now.

e: Webber too, surprising no one.

e2:
And Alonso on P1. I never get Ferrari.