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[Psychotext]

I don't agree, but Clark is number three in the BBC's list of best ever drivers.

I can't really call which of Fangio or Senna they'll pick for the top spot. I'm guessing Senna due to the fact that Fangio obviously got the chance to retire.

 

[Dead Man]

Its a shame they dont sell full copies of old races. Id buy so many of them.

God yes, especially for if they had Murrays commentary on them.

 

[Shaneus]

Have you read the other related posts? That's exactly what we've been discussing.

You only get a penalty for each engine you use past your 8th. You can swap back to old engines as much as you want, though obviously there's a chance they'll blow / be less powerful than a new engine.

I couldn't read it to any great depth, was at work. Apologies.

 

[GKB]

Hulkenberg will be driving for Sauber next year.

 

[Adamm]

Hulkenberg will be driving for Sauber next year.

Just read this. Not sure if its a step up or step down - but maybe it paves the way for Ferrari to take him in a few years time

 

[Shaneus]

Yeah, it's definitely more of a sideways move, but the progression path from Sauber is definitely more promising than the one from FI. And as far as mid-tier teams go, Sauber has been far more prominent (not to say they have/haven't scored more points, just that they make their presence known a little more than FI) in 2012.

 

[Massa]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!

http://www.auto123.com/en/news/f1-fernando-alonso-furious-at-ferrari-in-india?artid=149228

I missed that, hilarious stuff if true.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Yeah, it's definitely more of a sideways move

Currently, yes, but Sauber's future looks a little bit more secure than FI's, so it's perhaps less of a gamble to move.

 

[bobnowhere]

Alex Zanardi really is a god among men.

linky

 

[Psychotext]

Fucking ultralegend. What a man.

 

[Goldrusher]

Alex Zanardi really is a god among men.

linky

Great feel-good story. What a nice guy.

 

[dubc35]

Wow, that is awesome!

 

[mclaren777]

Speaking of Zanardi, I don't think many people have seen these graphic pictures...

http://i.minus.com/iz1XK9gZM3B0G.jpg
http://i.minus.com/iJiBMjAhzpeVB.jpg
http://i.minus.com/iAH35eF1YHx6S.jpg

 

[Psychotext]

A warning about how graphic they are might have been nice. FFS.

 

[Tempy]

Speaking of Zanardi, I don't think many people have seen these pictures...

Jeebus...

 

[mclaren777]

A warning about how graphic they are might have been nice. FFS.

Sorry about that. I thought not embedding them would be enough.

It's funny how certain things only make sense in our own heads.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Is this the best thing ever?

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/10/360-red-bull-f1/

Redbull 360 camera

 

[Adamm]

Is this the best thing ever?

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/10/360-red-bull-f1/

Redbull 360 camera

Thats awesome.

Although Sauber did something similar a while ago

http://www.sauberf1team.com/en/home.cfm (link on main page)

 

[paskowitz]

Is this the best thing ever?

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/10/360-red-bull-f1/

Redbull 360 camera

Imagine the live stream! If they can get this to work for live coverage over the internet it could be a huge boon for racing!

 

[Dave_6]

Speaking of Zanardi, I don't think many people have seen these graphic pictures...

Horrible. I can't imagine...

 

[Omiee]

iv been rewatching some of the races this year and damnn china was a good race.

Also vettel seems to be one of the best at taking pole and putting in qualy kind of laps at the start of the race to get out of the DRS zone and build up a few second lead before maintaining that gap without putting to much pressure on his tires.

You could say whatever you want but i think thats really impressive. I know some find it boring but its very impressive.

 

[amar212]

Is this the best thing ever?

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/10/360-red-bull-f1/

Redbull 360 camera

This techology has just made Oculus Rift the most desirable innovation in AV field in past 30 years. This solves filming the real-life footage for Oculus use.

This really changes everything. Next CES/E3 will be glorious.

So much potential. Just imagine. This paired with Oculus will create a complete new entertainment venue. Not even to speak about documentaries and such. Truly amazing.

 

[paskowitz]

You could say whatever you want but i think thats really impressive. I know some find it irritating but its very irritating.

.

 

[Shaneus]

This techology has just made Oculus Rift the most desirable innovation in AV field in past 30 years. This solves filming the real-life footage for Oculus use.

This really changes everything. Next CES/E3 will be glorious.

So much potential. Just imagine. This paired with Oculus will create a complete new entertainment venue. Not even to speak about documentaries and such. Truly amazing.

Isn't Oculus intended for 3D though? I'm sure that same 360 cam could be incorporated with dual lenses somehow (or whatever) but that vid I saw didn't seem to have any kind of a 3D option.

 

[Shaneus]

Great feel-good story. What a nice guy.

I haven't read what's on that link yet, but man... you can't help but get a tear in your eye when you read about what he's accomplished and his attitude toward absolutely everything. Makes Lance Armstrong look like a right cunt.

Edit: Just read it. Jesus christ, Zanardi is everything that's good about humanity, personified.

 

[CiSTM]

Esteban Gutierrez seems to be shoe in for Sauber. Mexican paper has reported that Telmex will keep sponsoring Sauber even with Perez leaving and according to them this means another Mexican driver will get driver's seat at Sauber

 

[neoanarch]

Esteban Gutierrez seems to be shoe in for Sauber. Mexican paper has reported that Telmex will keep sponsoring Sauber even with Perez leaving and according to them this means another Mexican driver will get driver's seat at Sauber

Its speculation from the Mexican press. The Scuedria Telmex head said they are trying to get him the seat and are in negotiations. Telmex will want to keep a presence in f1 and if McLaren has its sponsors tied down, why not stick with team that at least has one of its drivers as a reserve?

 

[CiSTM]

Its speculation from the Mexican press. The Scuedria Telmex head said they are trying to get him the seat and are in negotiations. Telmex will want to keep a presence in f1 and if McLaren has its sponsors tied down, why not stick with team that at least has one of its drivers as a reserve?

Hope you are right. It wasn't only Telemex tho, according to the paper some swiss sponsor would be more pleased with Esteban. That part did sound odd to me. What swiss sponsor with serious cash would have motive to get behind Esteban?

 

[Shaneus]

Ah crap

Was nice knowing you, Kobay. Hope you find a drive somewhere else. He'd probably be a good match for IndyCar, I guess.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Imagine the live stream! If they can get this to work for live coverage over the internet it could be a huge boon for racing!

imagine if it was on Alonso's car in Spa?

 

[bobnowhere]

Did Massa keep his job in 2013 due to being a shortarse?

Link

*It is yalla, so it might be complete nonsense.

 

[Leunam]

Trophies for the US GP:

Don't like them, but at least they resemble trophies and not corporate logos.

 

[Psychotext]

I like them apart from the bowls on the top.

 

[Dead Man]

Trophies for the US GP:

Don't like them, but at least they resemble trophies and not corporate logos.

Hideous, but as you say, they are not corporate logos, so they are better than what I was fearing.

Edit: Hungary may be a shit race, but the white trophy they used to have was nice. So is Melbournes, but maybe I am biased there.

 

[Leunam]

India has a gorgeous trophy.

 

[Dead Man]

Yeah, that is nice.

 

[Psychotext]

Looked very plain to me when I saw it on stage but I'll put that down to having to watch in SD.

Looks lovely in that pic.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

Trophies for the US GP:

Don't like them, but at least they resemble trophies and not corporate logos.

What you can't see is the giant bald eagle, carrying the flag inside the bowl.

 

[Psychotext]

Psh, it's actually a huge hamburger holder.

 

[Massa]

I think you could put some candy in that trophy and leave it in the guest room.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Trophies for the US GP:

Don't like them, but at least they resemble trophies and not corporate logos.

Look like its made of S&M straps/belts

 

[Shaneus]

Look like its made of S&M straps/belts

Imagine if Kimi gets a hold of one.

I bet you're actually imagining it right now...

 

[AAequal]

According to Grande Premio Bruno Senna is out from Williams next season. I wonder if the will find another sponsor driver or go with Bottas.
http://www.grandepremio.com.br/f1/n...a-suas-chances-de-seguir-na-f1-na-force-india

 

[Shaneus]

Hopefully KK. Or Petrov. I just don't know anymore. I don't think the field needs any new drivers anymore, that's for sure.

 

[bobnowhere]

According to Grande Premio Bruno Senna is out from Williams next season. I wonder if the will find another sponsor driver or go with Bottas.
http://www.grandepremio.com.br/f1/n...a-suas-chances-de-seguir-na-f1-na-force-india

I'd be pretty surprised if it wasn't Bottas, he's their golden child.

 

[brotkasten]

Hopefully KK. Or Petrov. I just don't know anymore. I don't think the field needs any new drivers anymore, that's for sure.

As long as the new ones don't drive like Fucking Grosjean, I wouldn't mind them replacing some of the boring, terrible or unspectacular drivers.

 

[Shaneus]

Nah, I think we've had enough of the new drivers. This year we've had Ricciardo, Vergne, Fucking Grosjean (to an extent... he's not *strictly* "new"), Pic, Senna (likewise)... that's too many fresh faces. Sure, have them in the bottom teams but let them work their way up. Grosjean is the perfect example of why you should never have an inexperienced racer in a top-tier car.

 

[Dead Man]

Nah, I think we've had enough of the new drivers. This year we've had Ricciardo, Vergne, Fucking Grosjean (to an extent... he's not *strictly* "new"), Pic, Senna (likewise)... that's too many fresh faces. Sure, have them in the bottom teams but let them work their way up. Grosjean is the perfect example of why you should never have an inexperienced racer in a top-tier car.

As opposed to Kimi, Button, and Ham, right

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Dat Edwards and Watson FP1 combo :wub


When DC moves to Sky next year the BBC need to keep this pairing.

F1 | Turun Sanomat 11:39

Williams-team's option to continue the contract with Bruno Senna exceeded on Wednesday. According to information Turun Sanomat has, the British team didn't reclaim the option and hence Senna is free to look for work elsewhere also.

Valtteri Bottas has all season long practices during GP-weekends on Friday with Senna's car and he seems to ensure a racing seat for next season with his performances. He will drive his 14th practice session in Abu Dhabi with FW34.

Senna has lucrative sponsor-support from Brazil's business corporations and with these almost 15 million dollars he is one of the strongest candidates on the paddock.

Senna is still negotiating with Williams. His actual options are however Force India and Caterham. Neither one of them still has no driver for next season.

Turun Sanomat, Abu Dhabi

The Bott at Williams, pay drivers at Force India and Caterham = game over for Kobayashi, Kovalainen and di Resta...

 

[Shaneus]

As opposed to Kimi, Button, and Ham, right

Shut up

Honestly, I think that F1 just needs to settle for a little while. Quit changing driver lineups like it's going out of fashion and encourage some stability into the sport. There have seemingly been so many rule changes from year to year, that there's rarely anything left from one season to another for teams to build upon (although I'll probably be proved wrong by being told that 2011-2012 had the least amount of driver and rule changes of any year ever or some crap).