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The Formula 1 2015 Season |OT| Formula E Feeder Series
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JadedWriter
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Last time I checked yes. If they out qualify McLaren in Malaysia I won't be able to hold back the laughing induced tears.
I feel the same. I like him but the window for him to be upper tier in F1 closed long ago, if it was open at all.
Side note, did he end up keeping all that money that was crowdsourced for him?
Wax Free Vanilla
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It will happen if they take part. The McLarens are sitting ducks as they're losing the best part of 200bhp because of the troublesome ERS and the engine needing to be run in save mode.
JadedWriter
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Damn. McLaren won't even be able to out qualify a car bodged together out of spare parts and an old engine and an ancient chassis. Bruce McLaren must be spinning in his grave.
Probably producing more HP in the process than the Honda engine.
JadedWriter
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The power of soylent dreams.
Adam Scott Aukerman
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So how many engines are we expecting McLaren to blow in Malaysia?
Ron said post-qualifying that they were willingly running with turned down engines with a priority on not blowing any early on in the year. Given that Magnussen's then blew up when warming up for the race (presumably still turned down), dare they turn them up any higher in the increased heat of Sepang? I really wouldn't want to be in their shoes at the moment.
I'm going to guess just the 1. Because when that blows, they'll turn everything else the fuck down (or off).
Ron said post-qualifying that they were willingly running with turned down engines with a priority on not blowing any early on in the year. Given that Magnussen's then blew up when warming up for the race (presumably still turned down), dare they turn them up any higher in the increased heat of Sepang? I really wouldn't want to be in their shoes at the moment.
I'm going to guess just the 1. Because when that blows, they'll turn everything else the fuck down (or off).
JadedWriter
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It would seem not. I can't imagine why anyone would feel sad about not being able to compete at the top of their field when they were told they'd be able to.
Sure it's OK, that contract you signed with Real Madrid doesn't matter, come play for Notts County instead, it'll be grand...
That comparison only works if you put F1 on a pedestal it doesn't deserve.
WTF are they thinking?
I feel like there's a very appropriate Monty Python quote to use here...
Ganzlinger
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I also like Kobayashi, but racing for Manor doesn't seems to be a good idea.
I wonder what will Sutil do. I just hope that he will not turn up on some Sauber party with broken bottle in his hands...
Fox Mulder
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Psychotext
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Sauber getting torn a new one in the facebook comments on that post. lol
As they should. How embarrassing and immature of them to run something like that out on social media.
Jesus. Shut up you fucking idiots.
Exactly. Plus, I would've thought that a part of the settlement would be to no longer comment on the case or something? Either way, completely classless move by Sauber. Used to like them (in the KK days) but they've just steadily gotten worse, at least in terms of team management. When did Kaltenborn head the team?
Yeah, honestly surprised they didn't. Would've saved more face by not saying a thing. Fucking idiots.
Bravo.
I doubt their sim is THAT good. Unless it's a lead copy of F1 2015 by Codies, in which case every engine is likely to blow up. But not by design."Fernando, please switch off engine, because it's about to blow up"
I need to re-watch that Suzuka race where he came third. 2012? Fuck, that was a solid performance. He needs to be in that form in a car that could be as competitive. Ditch Maldonado, Lotus. Get KK back. Even though he's more crash prone, at least he gets results.
Holy shit. Thread keeps delivering.
He'd be better off vying for a Haas seat, yes? Or are they decided?
That, or just go for reserve/test driver. He's at least good enough to fill those roles at practically any team.
I think that brings me up to date with the thread!
Edit:
Holy fucking shit, I'm dying.
I would imagine Haas is most likely looking at a Ferrari recommended driver and an American hopeful for their team. It would make the most sense, they certainly won't be needing any pay drivers, which is a very refreshing change.
Fox Mulder
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Would lotus even be around without Maldonado's money? Plus he actually won a race before.
JadedWriter
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I'm still convinced that was a different person under that helmet. He hasn't performed like that since. Senna probably possessed the guy and then set fire to their garage afterwards.
Well, Scott Speed did awesomely well in the last Formula E race, and he's not that old. Rossi doesn't seem that good, IMO.
Souldestroyer Reborn
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I have a lot of hopes that Haas can actually be a new team that manages to break into F1. I mean, they actually have experience managing teams in other major series as well as a ton of money. That has to be worth something.
I remember last year sort of laughing at them for picking Ferrari as an engine partner, but that decision now doesn't look bad at all. Assuming Ferrari's engine keeps up, they should already be in a great position to be a decent middle of the pack team out of the gate.
JadedWriter
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More aero efficient than the last Sauber he drove.
Please tell me he races it around the docks each morning before work?
Then on an evening, he goes off looking for some sailors.
To be fair, it is his own joke
Giedo van der Garde @GvanderGarde
Pleased to announce my new ride. / Van Formule 1-coureur, naar heftruck-chauffeur. 😜 pic.twitter.com/2keIGwpFeS
bobnowhere
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I wouldn't worry about Giedo, he dofine out of the deal!
brotkasten
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What the hell? Did he shit on your potatoes or something?
He left Ferrari's WEC team to drive for Caterham, for free. Think about that for a second!
JadedWriter
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Ganzlinger
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Yeah, Speed is the only American I remember racing at F1 since the 00s
It would be interesting if Williams hire Van der Garde to replace Bottas in Malaysia since they kicked out Susie. But I really doubt that.
Psychotext
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Great name though.
Great name! Too bad he didn't race in the Global Rallycross race with James May, Hollywood Solberg and Tanner Foust on Top Gear.
Big Takeover
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If I had to place a bet on the Haas drivers, I'd say it'll be Rossi and Raffaele Marciello.
If I were an up and coming American open wheel kid, I'd do exactly what Sage Karam is doing. Win the national championships, and end up with a great shot to be heir apparent to a top tier IndyCar seat.
If I were an up and coming American open wheel kid, I'd do exactly what Sage Karam is doing. Win the national championships, and end up with a great shot to be heir apparent to a top tier IndyCar seat.
Is it weird that despite Honda's pitiful performance I've got a bit of a semi over an S2000?
Moving out of London and to Worcester in a few months and the combination of lower insurance and much nicer driving roads is pulling me toward something fun to go alongside my family sized car!
Without even looking at more specialised insurance it would only be £450 for me (30, 7 years ncd). With an Adrian Flux I reckon I might get it down to £350.
Moving out of London and to Worcester in a few months and the combination of lower insurance and much nicer driving roads is pulling me toward something fun to go alongside my family sized car!
Without even looking at more specialised insurance it would only be £450 for me (30, 7 years ncd). With an Adrian Flux I reckon I might get it down to £350.
nature boy
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So Mercedes dominating F1 and grandstands at both venues doesn't want to foot the difference?
Must have been a big difference then.
Must have been a big difference then.