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[hadareud]

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.

Don't be so pessimistic.

He could die.

 

[DieH@rd]

Don't be so pessimistic.

He could die.

 

[DD]

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?

Cheering for Mark Winterbottom, eh?

 

[nature boy]

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

One word: Piëch.

 

[Hammer24]

One word: Piëch.

Actually two words: & Winterkorn

 

[nature boy]

Piëch has the last word.

 

[Hammer24]

Piëch has the last word.

Of course! But Winterkorn is pretty much on board.

 

[DrM]

There is a possibility that Mercedes test driver Wehrlein will race in Malaysia instead of Bottas for Williams.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Im in agreement with Buxton and his article on RBR

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

Between this, his Hammy article and his improvements on his grid walk, Buxton is no longer the worthless tit I once thought he was. I almost like him more than Peter Windsor now...almost. PEACE.

 

[tomtom94]

There is a possibility that Mercedes test driver Wehrlein will race in Malaysia instead of Bottas for Williams.

Not that I was expecting Williams to throw Lynn in right away, but it's once again hilarious how teams stretch the definition of "reserve driver".

 

[Juicy Bob]

F1.com just refunded the £19.99 that I paid for the yearly subscription even though I haven't tried to cancel it or anything.

I can only assume they didn't mean to until the trial period was on up. Just thought I'd mention it in case it's happened to anyone else.

 

[nature boy]

Of course! But Winterkorn is pretty much on board.

Yes but even if he wanted to get into F1 he's not going to pick a fight if Piëch doesn't want it. Piëch and Bernie don't get along and he's the kingmaker at VAG.

 

[DD]

Since some people showed interest in watching the Brazilian Stock Car race tomorrow, this is the starting grid. The green ones are guest drivers for the inaugural race. Piquet Jr set the pole with an amazing lap. It's incredible how that guy can drive anything. Sad that he didn't had a proper chance in F1.

The race will be held at the Goiania racetrack, and will start at 10:30 local time (01:30 pm GMT). For people outside Brazil, you'll probably find some livestream. Search for "Globo TV livestreaming", or "SporTV Livestreaming". These are the channels that will show the race live.

 

[kharma45]

Don't be so pessimistic.

He could die.

 

[Big Takeover]

Since some people showed interest in watching the Brazilian Stock Car race tomorrow, this is the starting grid. The green ones are guest drivers for the inaugural race. Piquet Jr set the pole with an amazing lap. It's incredible how that guy can drive anything. Sad that he didn't had a proper chance in F1.

The race will be held at the Goiania racetrack, and will start at 10:30 local time (01:30 pm GMT). For people outside Brazil, you'll probably find some livestream. Search for "Globo TV livestreaming", or "SporTV Livestreaming". These are the channels that will show the race live.

I absolutely have to tune into this. Thanks from the stream tips!

 

[Ganzlinger]

It's a shame what happened to Piquet Jr at F1, the dude is a good driver and one of the best guys to interview, it's always interesting to read what he has to say, he knows a lot about engines and shares some cool impressions about the racing world.

 

[JadedWriter]

It's a shame what happened to Piquet Jr at F1, the dude is a good driver and one of the best guys to interview, it's always interesting to read what he has to say, he knows a lot about engines and shares some cool impressions about the racing world.

Dude got Flavio'd.

 

[Jezbollah]

Zonta & Villeneuve in the BAR reunion.

 

[Ganzlinger]

Zonta & Villeneuve in the BAR reunion.

yup:

15 years later:

 

[Gruso]

F1.com just refunded the £19.99 that I paid for the yearly subscription even though I haven't tried to cancel it or anything.

I can only assume they didn't mean to until the trial period was on up. Just thought I'd mention it in case it's happened to anyone else.

Interesting. They seem to have fixed the account issues in part - I'm on the free trial, and I'm no longer getting the "problem with your account" error on logging in. I can see all the 'premium' tabs of live timing now.

They still don't have account management pages though, which is disconcerting. I don't like the fact that I've given my CC details, and don't have access to cancel should I want to. I've spoken to billing@Formula1.com, which hasn't been very helpful.

 

[Shaneus]

Cheering for Mark Winterbottom, eh?

Certainly not for Villeneuve

To be honest, had no idea it was a guest race. I just want to try watching something completely different to V8 Supercars, F1 and Formula E. And to root a little bit for Rubens

 

[Souldestroyer Reborn]

yup:

15 years later:

Oh man look how basic those front wings are!

 

[Spookie]

To be honest, had no idea it was a guest race. I just want to try watching something completely different to V8 Supercars, F1 and Formula E. And to root a little bit for Rubens

Well BTCC starts up again soon. That always turns in to a destruction derby in the first meeting.

 

[DrM]

Oh man look how basic those front wings are!

Well, to be honest, whole BAR car was pretty basic

 

[mclem]

Don't be so pessimistic.

He could die.

 

[Motoko]

Well BTCC starts up again soon. That always turns in to a destruction derby in the first meeting.

Also SuperGT starts in less than a month.

 

[Mastah]

Boss™AntonioBoselli ‏@antonioboselli 5m5 minutes ago

Alonso passed preliminary medical tests in England, on Thursday he will undergo FIA test to be cleared to race #skymotori

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[nature boy]

So now Boullier thinks Mclaren-Honda need two years to catch up to Mercedes.

Could of mentioned that earlier Eric and Ron.

 

[JadedWriter]

So now Boullier thinks Mclaren-Honda need two years to catch up to Mercedes.

Could of mentioned that earlier Eric and Ron.

It will be an ever changing goal post depending on their progress this season, it all just seems like PR spin.

 

[Big Takeover]

Sadly I didn't get a chance to see the Brazilian Stock Car race today, but it sounds like it was a terrific event. Results

I'm just reading through some of the driver comments from the day. Guess who said this?

"Some drivers made stupid moves, trying to bang the car the whole time. When someone does it to me this way, I give it back in the same fashion. It is this simple. I’m a fighter on track and I like to play it fair. But it takes a lot of time in the end of the day. Anyway, it was really fun out there and I am sure this fight on television was really good for the fans to watch".

Spoiler

JV

Too easy, right?

Without turning criminal, I can't think of another athlete who my opinion of has changed so dramatically. 20 years ago you would have thought this kid could walk on water. Now all he does is drown.

 

[DD]

Sadly I didn't get a chance to see the Brazilian Stock Car race today, but it sounds like it was a terrific event. Results

I'm just reading through some of the driver comments from the day. Guess who said this?

Spoiler

JV

Too easy, right?

Without turning criminal, I can't think of another athlete who my opinion of has changed so dramatically. 20 years ago you would have thought this kid could walk on water. Now all he does is drown.

This is what happened: https://youtu.be/1UJlYpt_eRs?t=1m27s

The other guy is Antonio Perez, Sergio's brother, LOL. Rafael Suzuki must be really happy to what Perez did with his car.
EDIT: they'll probably fit Scott Speed in Perez's place next year. He asked to race, but it was too late to find him a seat.

I also laughed at Felix da Costa holding up very well a Red Bull car for a place in the podium.

 

[Lach]

So has the China National Chemical Corporation already announced what compounds their tires will be in Malaysia?

 

[DrM]

So has the China National Chemical Corporation already announced what compounds their tires will be in Malaysia?

Hard and medium

 

[Ark]

Stolen from Reddit.

 

[DrM]

A Blessed production
Editors Roscoe Hamilton

 

[Lach]

This is great!
I love that the blurp is from Nico..

 

[JadedWriter]

That dvd cover is not complete until it has this picture, lol at "music by Kanye West."

 

[Mastah]

McLaren-Honda is pleased to announce that, subject to a successful final FIA medical assessment this Thursday 26th March at the Sepang International Circuit, Fernando Alonso will return to the cockpit of his MP4-30 car for this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix.

...

While there was nothing evident in the extensive car telemetry data, nor anything abnormal in the subsequent reconstructions and laboratory tests, Fernando recalls a sense of ‘heavy’ steering prior to the accident. Consequently, the team has fitted an additional sensor to the car, to increase our data capture.

http://www.mclaren.com/formula1/inside-the-mtc/fernando-alonso-to-return-to-the-cockpit-in-malaysia/

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[Lach]

While there was nothing evident in the extensive car telemetry data, nor anything abnormal in the subsequent reconstructions and laboratory tests, Fernando recalls a sense of ‘heavy’ steering prior to the accident. Consequently, the team has fitted an additional sensor to the car, to increase our data capture.

Oh so if the car malfunctions and crashes again, at least we might be able to find out why!

 

[Ganzlinger]

Sadly I didn't get a chance to see the Brazilian Stock Car race today, but it sounds like it was a terrific event. Results

I'm just reading through some of the driver comments from the day. Guess who said this?

Spoiler

JV

Too easy, right?

Without turning criminal, I can't think of another athlete who my opinion of has changed so dramatically. 20 years ago you would have thought this kid could walk on water. Now all he does is drown.

I watched the race, it was nice. A shame what happened to the AMG car (Abreu/Piquet Jr.), the team was so confident after the pole. The fire probably ruined some parts of the car.

But that Villeneuve vs. Perez fight was amazing. lol

 

[JadedWriter]

This is what happened: https://youtu.be/1UJlYpt_eRs?t=1m27s

Lol I just saw this. One does not simply go wheel to wheel with Jacques Villeneuve.

 

[Dilly]

But for now Renault needs to get its finger out and spend its tokens on the right things to improve the performance, and Red Bull needs to shut up and get on with its development otherwise Toro Rosso is going to blow it away with the same power unit.

Hah, that Gary Anderson bluntness.

 

[navanman]

Excellent analysis of the token upgrades for the 2015 powerplants for each manufacturer.

http://somersf1.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/tokens-comparing-powerunits-and.html

 

[kharma45]

Hah, that Gary Anderson bluntness.

I still miss Gary on the BBC.

 

[brotkasten]

I still miss Gary on the BBC.

Now that the BBC got rid of Top Gear, maybe they can invest that money back into F1?

 

[Ark]

Now that the BBC got rid of Top Gear, maybe they can invest that money back into F1?

 

[Ganzlinger]

We so need this guy back as J. Jonah Jameson.

 

[Mastah]

Adam Cooper ‏@adamcooperF1 1m1 minute ago

Lotus has another development driver in the form of Adderly Fong, who did some mileage with Sauber last year

Jorda and Fong, development will be strong.

 

[Zeknurn]

Adderly Fong joins Lotus F1 Team as a Development Driver

 

[Elvin Atombender]

Adderly Fong joins Lotus F1 Team as a Development Driver

Lotus should probably call them PR-drivers.