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[SCHUEY F1]

Go Hulkenberg! I'm glad somebody picked Gilles #27

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

I know alibi is bringing some money now, but is Ericsson a complete money bags? Makes you wonder where they're getting their money from.

Ericsson's manager says he has no budget and won't be joining Caterham for the 2014 season.

 

[Staab]

http://www.fia.com/2014-fia-f1-world-championship-entry-list

FIA entry list and race numbers

So, Max Chilton confirmed at Marussia ?
I'm confused if the ** is for the Team name or the pilots...

 

[Psychotext]

So anyone with a bit more historical knowledge know if any of those numbers tie up with what famous drivers had in the past?

Edit - Fair play to Maldonado for going with 13. I hate that some sports completely remove that number.

 

[cmr-94]

So, Max Chilton confirmed at Marussia ?
I'm confused if the ** is for the Team name or the pilots...

Confirmed it looks like

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

VODAFONE MCLAREN RACING LTD?

 

[Elvin Atombender]

I know Kobi is bringing some money now, but is Ericsson a complete money bags? Makes you wonder where they're getting their money from.

Once again Ericssons mentor/manager Eje Elgh says that he has no idea where these rumours are coming from and that he heard nothing from Caterham and that there are no big sponsors.

Rumours on some Swedish forums (that I have no idea where they originated from) are saying that Tetra Pak is the big sponsor behind him.

 

[Deadman]

I always thought raikkonen would pick number 7, dunno why. I wonder why vettel picked 5.

 

[Zeknurn]

So, Max Chilton confirmed at Marussia ?
I'm confused if the ** is for the Team name or the pilots...

He's confirmed for now but they might drop him before the season.

Once again Ericssons mentor/manager Eje Elgh says that he has no idea where these rumours are coming from and that he heard nothing from Caterham and that there are no big sponsors.

Rumours on some Swedish forums (that I have no idea where they originated from) are saying that Tetra Pak is the big sponsor behind him.

That rumour is very implausible as Tetra Pak is no longer a Swedish company and the family isn't in the business of sponsoring racing drivers or teams.

 

[cmr-94]

lol at Rai. Said he had 7 last year and didn't have a reason to change

 

[Big Takeover]

lol at Rai. Said he had 7 last year and didn't have a reason to change

That's the most Kimi thing Kimi has ever said. You can just picture his baffled face when asked what number he wanted. Number?

 

[Shaneus]

Ahhh... there ya go:

 

[Hammer24]

Ahhh... there ya go:

DaleE? Good taste, confirmed!

 

[Shaneus]

I have no idea where Dale Earnhardt sits in the field of good/shit/wanker NASCAR drivers. He's good then? What would his F1 equivalent be?

 

[AcridMeat]

http://www.fia.com/2014-fia-f1-world-championship-entry-list

FIA entry list and race numbers

I had not been following any news during the season for months. Perez really stunk up the season to be dropped by McL already damn haha.

 

[Shaneus]

I had not been following any news during the season for months. Perez really stunk up the season to be dropped by McL already damn haha.

Reckon you'll pay more attention with Super KK (most likely) back?

Edit: Maldonado has gone for #13? Unlucky for everyone else on the grid.

 

[AcridMeat]

Oh I'm back on board definitely to see the new cars, support Kimi at Ferrari, KK and hopefully we'll see another team with a chance.

I'm glad I bailed last season when I did because it was right at the start of Vettel winning like 10 in a row or something.

 

[Zeknurn]

Marussia confirm Chilton for 2014

 

[cmr-94]

Only second team to have same driver line-up

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Marussia confirm Chilton for 2014

I somewhat doubt he'll be finishing every race this year.

 

[Seanspeed]

I have no idea where Dale Earnhardt sits in the field of good/shit/wanker NASCAR drivers. He's good then? What would his F1 equivalent be?

Fangio/Clark/Stewart/Prost/Schumacher/Senna, etc.

He's kind of a big deal.

 

[Dead Man]

I have no idea where Dale Earnhardt sits in the field of good/shit/wanker NASCAR drivers. He's good then? What would his F1 equivalent be?

Earnhardt is sort of like an American Peter Brock. Not quite the same, but similar.

 

[Shaneus]

Earnhardt is sort of like an American Peter Brock. Not quite the same, but similar.

Okay, that's an even better comparison. Respect to Danny Ricky for name-dropping him, don't think many others would have.

So far all the reasons for people choosing their numbers have been pretty lame. Less so Danny Ricky, and lesser than that, Kimi.

Still like the idea of them choosing their own numbers though. No idea why, but I just like the fact we'll see numbers from 1-99 on the track.

 

[Leunam]

I had not been following any news during the season for months. Perez really stunk up the season to be dropped by McL already damn haha.

2013 McLaren was an all around shit car. Awful, awful, awful.

 

[DrM]

Rumors emerged that Ferrari is once again cross checking their windtunnel data with Sauber windtunnel. Looks like they managed to botch up something once again.

 

[brotkasten]

Rumors emerged that Ferrari is once again cross checking their windtunnel data with Sauber windtunnel. Looks like they managed to botch up something once again.

What a joke.

 

[RukusProvider]

Rumors emerged that Ferrari is once again cross checking their windtunnel data with Sauber windtunnel. Looks like they managed to botch up something once again.

We need a reality show dedicated to ferraris wind tunnel development.

 

[TCRS]

This chose your own number thing has already been implemented? I thought it was only a suggestion and they're thinking about it. Fucking stupid...

 

[Diablo Rosso]

This chose your own number thing has already been implemented? I thought it was only a suggestion and they're thinking about it. Fucking stupid...

Why is it stupid? Surely permanent numbers are better to know who is who, not that it was difficult previously but I like it in bike racing how each rider has their own number. Valentino Rossi's yellow number 46 is iconic and when you see it you know it's him.

 

[kharma45]

Rumors emerged that Ferrari is once again cross checking their windtunnel data with Sauber windtunnel. Looks like they managed to botch up something once again.

Why. Why. Why.

 

[Tempy]

This chose your own number thing has already been implemented? I thought it was only a suggestion and they're thinking about it. Fucking stupid...

I think you're mixing up choosing car number and double points for the last race.

 

[Draconian]

I had not been following any news during the season for months. Perez really stunk up the season to be dropped by McL already damn haha.

The car was woeful and Button didn't fare much better tbh.

 

[DrM]

Mercedes, Mclaren, Ferrari, Catherham, Marussia, Sauber, STR and Williams confirm participation on Jerez test.

So waiting for RBR, Force India to make up their minds.

 

[Shaneus]

Mercedes, Mclaren, Ferrari, Catherham, Marussia, Sauber, STR and Williams confirm participation on Jerez test.

So waiting for RBR, Force India to make up their minds.

Still no word on Caterham drivers?

Edit: This looks like the latest from their Twitter:

So nothing then. Hopefully they'll open the new week with an announcement.

 

[Elvin Atombender]

Still no word on Caterham drivers?

It might just be a coincidence but Tony Fernandes said on Wednesday that he was going to Sweden and on Friday Swedish Eurosport publish a story about Marcus Ericsson (and Koba) having a deal with Caterham.

I don't know how involved he is with the F1-team these days but maybe a meeting with possible sponsors before signing a deal?

People around Ericsson keep saying that they haven't even been in contact with Caterham so I don't really know what to believe.

 

[Shaneus]

I have a feeling Fernandes has quite a bit to do with the F1 team. Or at least likes to think he does.

I can't believe I'm looking forward to hearing what Caterham are doing. Haven't done that for two years.

 

[Hasney]

I have a feeling Fernandes has quite a bit to do with the F1 team. Or at least likes to think he does.

I can't believe I'm looking forward to hearing what Caterham are doing. Haven't done that for two years.

I really hope that them or Marussia can actually compete for points this season with all the changes, otherwise I really have no hope for them.

 

[AcridMeat]

2013 McLaren was an all around shit car. Awful, awful, awful.

I remember that for the part of the season I watched.

The car was woeful and Button didn't fare much better tbh.

So was it Perez bouncing out of there or McL still dumped him?

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

So was it Perez bouncing out of there or McL still dumped him?

McLaren seemingly begrudgingly dropped him as they felt the time was right for Magnusson (who is one of their own).

 

[cmr-94]

On a totally different note, just seen the track map for Sochi: http://i.imgur.com/7cU0o3T.png?1

There are also some youtube vids of video game versions. Not looking good

 

[DrM]

On a totally different note, just seen the track map for Sochi: http://i.imgur.com/7cU0o3T.png?1

There are also some youtube vids of video game versions. Not looking good

Tilkedrom at finest

 

[paskowitz]

On a totally different note, just seen the track map for Sochi: http://i.imgur.com/7cU0o3T.png?1

There are also some youtube vids of video game versions. Not looking good

Link(s)?

Looks like shyte.

 

[Leunam]

Speaking of tracks, here's a lap of the old Spa circuit in rFactor 2.

Thing was intense.

 

[RukusProvider]

On a totally different note, just seen the track map for Sochi: http://i.imgur.com/7cU0o3T.png?1

There are also some youtube vids of video game versions. Not looking good

wow. pure shit.

Speaking of pure shit, how is crap like Yas Marina allowed for F1. Playing that circuit on Forza 5 make me want to cry.

 

[cmr-94]

Link(s)?

Looks like shyte.

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

 

[paskowitz]

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

That was hard to finish. I think us 'Mericans got lucky with COTA. One of the better Tilke tracks.

 

[Goldrusher]

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

The track isn't that bad. And it will look a lot better with the stadiums and roller coasters alongside it.

 

[Shaneus]

On a totally different note, just seen the track map for Sochi: http://i.imgur.com/7cU0o3T.png?1

There are also some youtube vids of video game versions. Not looking good

Oh god. That is the worst circuit I've ever seen. Track has less flow than Niagara Falls during winter :/

 

[dubc35]

Best looking render I've seen so far, hopefully most look more like this and less penis/anteater.

so...uncomfortable

more here if you dare look at them, lol

 

[AcridMeat]

I feel like our next OT should involve a reference to this.