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[Ark]

So Mercedes dominating F1 and grandstands at both venues doesn't want to foot the difference?

Must have been a big difference then.

The Nurburging was only recently bought out by new investors stopping it from going completely bankrupt. They've had to deal with paying off the insane debt the track had already built up; I am absolutely on their side for not giving in to Bernie's demands, and also to Mercedes for not footing the bill.

I don't really care for the Hockenheim circuit, and though I won't bother finding the numbers, I'm going to guess Hockenheim had a lower turnout than the Nurburgring. Or at the very least, I can't recall a year when I watched a race at Hockenheim and didn't notice how empty the stadium section was.

 

[Xun]

don't really care for the Hockenheim circuit, and though I won't bother finding the numbers, I'm going to guess Hockenheim had a lower turnout than the Nurburgring. Or at the very least, I can't recall a year when I watched a race at Hockenheim and didn't notice how empty the stadium section was.

Same.

Hockenheim was dead to me the moment Hermann Tilke fucked it up.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Same.

Hockenheim was dead to me the moment Hermann Tilke fucked it up.

Hockenheim died the year they shortened it. The run through the trees was part of the charm of the circuit. PEACE.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Hockenheim died the year they shortened it. The run through the trees was part of the charm of the circuit. PEACE.

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[DrM]

Hockenheim died the year they shortened it. The run through the trees was part of the charm of the circuit. PEACE.

Absolute truth.

 

[Dead Man]

I don't blame Merc for not paying either, fuck Bernie. Better to not have the race than have that evil fucker get paid more than the damn race is worth.

Same.

Hockenheim was dead to me the moment Hermann Tilke fucked it up.

Indeed.

 

[Souldestroyer Reborn]

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.

Get a Golf R or a GT86

Not that I'm biased or anything >.>

I echo the Hockenheim comments. The trees made it awesome.

Would love a Nurb track though for Germany. It just makes sense.

But...

Fuck Bernie. Hurry up and die already. Seriously.

 

[Gruso]

This guy has written up an extensive review of the 2014 season - played out on a grid without Mercedes. Long but great reading.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

I think he's going to do it throughout 2015 too. It's not done out of any hate for Mercedes - just a bit of fun!

 

[Zeknurn]

@ValtteriBottas: Hi guys! Progress is being made and every day is a good step forward. Can't wait for Malaysia! #goodback #sisu #77

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[DBT85]

Get a Golf R or a GT86

Not that I'm biased or anything >.>

You might as well gave said a Aston Martin One 77. Both well out of my price range.

 

[Zeknurn]

@_markgallagher: Spending two hours looking at Sky waiting for one overtaking manoeuvre. Seems familiar #F1

Haha.

 

[Motoko]

You might as well gave said a Aston Martin One 77. Both well out of my price range.

I think you should go for a Toyota MR-S (MR-2 Roadster), cheap, mid-engine and super fun to drive.

 

[ConstructMe]

Tickets all sorted for next years aus gp, 2 for one on general admission atm.

 

[kharma45]

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.

There's a lot of good sheds around for a couple of grand.

 

[mrklaw]

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.

go for it, as long are there aren't any roundabouts with trees near them (although they've probably all been knocked down by previous S2000 owners)

joking aside, it is a pretty gorgeous car.

 

[Leonsito]

I have a British Card (Rover) with an Honda engine inside, with 320.000 km and almost 20 years old, goes well so far

 

[Hammer24]

I have a British Card (Rover) with an Honda engine inside, with 320.000 km and almost 20 years old, goes well so far

Yeah, they are basically still using the same engine now. ;-P

 

[Fisico]

The mayor of Paris says there's talks for a Formula E race, it would be around Les Invalides.

L'Equipe

 

[DBT85]

I think you should go for a Toyota MR-S (MR-2 Roadster), cheap, mid-engine and super fun to drive.

From just looking at them I prefer the S2000, I have to say. An MR2 would allow me to buy a newer model by a couple of years, but It's not going to see many miles so I'm not that bothered provided it's sound.

There's a lot of good sheds around for a couple of grand.

Looking at maybe 6 as a maximum. Ideally I'd like the GT for those wetter months. Seen plenty of nice examples so far.

go for it, as long are there aren't any roundabouts with trees near them (although they've probably all been knocked down by previous S2000 owners)

joking aside, it is a pretty gorgeous car.

Ha, I've read it has a bit of a reputation for spitting people off the road when they don't respect the conditions. Fortunately I'll be living about 5 minutes from Throckmorton Airfield where I can give it a lashing in the crappy weather and behave a little more on the real roads.

I have a British Card (Rover) with an Honda engine inside, with 320.000 km and almost 20 years old, goes well so far

I've heard a lot of people being very happy with how durable their Honda engines are, especially the S2000 one.

 

[mclem]

I now present you with McLaren's Sepang upgrade:

A glacier? That should be a substantial speed increase for them, then.

 

[JadedWriter]

A glacier? That should be a substantial speed increase for them, then.

Would help with the engine not melting as well. That glacier would provide them with downforce for days.

 

[Zeknurn]

Source: https://twitter.com/Karen_v8/status/578314183328063489 ( via wtf1.co.uk)

 

[DD]

Despite the upside down Brazilian flag, DAMN!!!

http://globoesporte.globo.com/motor...era-de-senna-impressiona-pela-semelhanca.html

 

[JadedWriter]

Source: https://twitter.com/Karen_v8/status/578314183328063489 ( via wtf1.co.uk)

Oh god there's too much truth in those banners.
Schumacher should only be six-time champion – Barrichello

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Keep telling yourself that Rubens.

 

[JadedWriter]

Keep telling yourself that Rubens.

 

[Massa]

Lol, that's a very much out of context quote. These F1 sites are awful.

 

[JadedWriter]

Lol, that's a very much out of context quote. These F1 sites are awful.

Yeah I do question the accuracy of these things myself.

 

[Ruruja]

Schumacher should only be six-time champion – Barrichello

Hill would say he should only be 5. We can go on.

 

[hadareud]

Hill has a legitimate claim, Schumacher should have never been allowed to keep that title.

Barichello on the other hand, is full of shit. He finished with half the points of Schumacher that season. Which, incidentally, was still easily good enough for 2nd in the championship. Good thing that Formula 1 used to be exciting and open.

 

[nature boy]

German GP now officially off the calendar: http://www.formula1.com/content/fom...015/3/germany-dropped-from-2015-calendar.html

 

[Norwegian Rudo]

Hill has a legitimate claim, Schumacher should have never been allowed to keep that title.

Hill had so much help from the authorities that season that him getting fucked in the end was poetic justice.

 

[Leonsito]

Credit to forocoches lol

 

[JadedWriter]

Credit to forocoches lol

I can't wait to see how Alonso and Ron meltdown like fucking chernobyl midseason if that car is still shit.

 

[Ark]

I can't wait to see how Alonso and Ron meltdown like fucking chernobyl midseason if that car is still shit.

There won't be a meltdown until Lewis' seat is unavailable at Mercedes.

 

[JadedWriter]

There won't be a meltdown until Lewis' seat is unavailable at Mercedes.

Alonso probably had one of his Ferrari friends plant a time bomb in Hamilton's recently purchased LaFerarri.

 

[brotkasten]

Alonso probably had one of his Ferrari friends plant a time bomb in Hamilton's recently purchased LaFerarri.

Hamilton got a Ferrari? I guess that's the downside as an F1 driver who's driving for a roadcar company. No selection of proper sports cars.

 

[JadedWriter]

Hamilton got a Ferrari? I guess that's the downside as an F1 driver who's driving for a roadcar company. No selection of proper sports cars.

Yep. Even Toto confirmed it. I don't think he cares that much. How many free Mercs does he have. Was he allowed to keep his McLaren's?
Lewis Hamilton Expands Car Collection With LaFerrari, Shelby GT500

 

[kharma45]

Im in agreement with Buxton and his article on RBR

https://willthef1journo.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/red-bull-wants-to-quit-let-it/

 

[Psychotext]

I wonder when (if?) Ferrari and Red Bull will get their short noses sorted. Must be a little time for them available there.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Im in agreement with Buxton and his article on RBR

https://willthef1journo.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/red-bull-wants-to-quit-let-it/

Yup, good article.

 

[brotkasten]

I don't think highly of Red Bull, but them leaving would be a big blow, if no one with an equal amount of money steps in to take over the team.

 

[JadedWriter]

Im in agreement with Buxton and his article on RBR

https://willthef1journo.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/red-bull-wants-to-quit-let-it/

They can leave and take that walking BS machine Marko with them.

 

[Spades]

Sorry to be a little OT, but I figure it's worth a shot: does anyone know anywhere I can watch the Stock Car Brasil live online this weekend?

 

[Ark]

Im in agreement with Buxton and his article on RBR

https://willthef1journo.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/red-bull-wants-to-quit-let-it/

Great article. One thing though, Hammer24 says Audi in F1 isn't happening, but Buxton says it's a possibility that they're going to buy out RBR? Who to believe!

 

[Hammer24]

Great article. One thing though, Hammer24 says Audi in F1 isn't happening, but Buxton says it's a possibility that they're going to buy out RBR? Who to believe!

;-)

 

[Zeknurn]

Great article. One thing though, Hammer24 says Audi in F1 isn't happening, but Buxton says it's a possibility that they're going to buy out RBR? Who to believe!

Here you go
http://thejudge13.com/2015/03/21/f1...y-21st-march-2015/#Red_Bull_looking_to_buy_F1

Red Bull wanting to replace CVC as the promoter of F1 explains a lot.

 

[Hasney]

So yeah, they're both right. Audi won't come into F1 in its current state and lets be fair, Bernie will claw at everything to stay in F1.

 

[Hammer24]

The veto thing is right, but afaik it had nothing to do with Bernie. F1 simply doesn´t fit into VW´s corporate philosophy.

 

[Shaneus]

Sorry to be a little OT, but I figure it's worth a shot: does anyone know anywhere I can watch the Stock Car Brasil live online this weekend?

Is it the first round of the year? I'd love to watch it, what are the chances it'll appear on some kind of download site somewhere, regardless of how popular it isn't?