2011 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season

[XabbaRus]

The first race is upon us.

Are Red Bull going to sweep the board again with Vettel retaining his title?

Are Ferrari going to usher in the age of Alonso? Can Schumi surprise, and can Mclaren with Jenson and Lewis over turn their terrible testing form and surprise anyone?

Also on the lookout for young talent.

Discuss

[Gerald]

Mark Webber?

[flatsixes]

With this season's boat load of changes (movable wings, no f ducts, new rubber, the Return of KERS, and engines driven by environmentally sustainable hamsters) there are no sure-fire bets, but I'm thinking that the Evil Empire has something very hot under the cowling of the F 150 superscript 'O," and love him or hate him, Alonso is the best pilot to have when things are tight. I just hope that whats-his-name for Red Bull -Justin Beiber?- gets bitch-slapped by Mark Webber and cries. Just once.

[TarJak]

I just hope that whats-his-name for Red Bull -Justin Beiber?- gets bitch-slapped by Mark Webber and cries. Just once.

+1 this

[Gargamel]

WHAT!?!? Right turns!?

[antikristuseke]

It is just too bat that Kubica won't be in the drivers seat at the start of the season, maybe even the entire season. One of the few good things out of Poland ever:D

[Gerald]

I read this, in the first practice for Sunday's Formula 1 premiere was the Red Bull drivers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, fastest. The second exercise was twice McLaren at the top by Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.

[papa_smurf]

Whats everyone's opinion of Bernie Ecclestones suggestion of using "fake rain" to make races more exciting. As if last season wasn't exciting enough, Herr Bernie wants to put rain in....:doh:

[Factor]

It is awesome they are finally broadcasting in HD now.........

[Factor]

...oh, and the sooner BE "departs" from this world, well, the better. :o

[flatsixes]

http://idiva.com/media/content/2010/Dec/bernie_ecclestone_becomes_hublot_watch_model.jpg

Half right.

[TarJak]

You've got to admire BE's business acumen. He's a right bastarge but he knows how to make a dollar.

I'd like to wee Mark Webber get a win at Melbourne, particularly if this is his last year in F1. He should have the car to do it, though Red Bull looks like putting all its support behind Vettel again this year.

Interesting that JB and LH were fastest. I've read some commentary writing off McLaren this year. I hope its another close season with a group of drivers getting wins rather than just a procession.

[Factor]

You've got to admire BE's business acumen. He's a right bastarge but he knows how to make a dollar.

Like taking away dates from Europe where the sport was born and loved, and selling it away to repressive oil sheiks only in the interest of money.

Loved how we had to miss the season opener this year........:nope:
Of course Bahrain is about as exciting as watching two flys scrog on your window seal on a sunday morning.

[STEED]

I've watch the 1pm re-run just right for a spot of lunch. :)

[TarJak]

Like taking away dates from Europe where the sport was born and loved, and selling it away to repressive oil sheiks only in the interest of money.

Loved how we had to miss the season opener this year........:nope:
Of course Bahrain is about as exciting as watching two flys scrog on your window seal on a sunday morning.

I never said he give a rats clacker about the fans. As long as he keeps his wallet fat he's a happy man. And you hve to admit, he's good at keeping his wallet filled.

[Pioneer]

Late: Button ran his F1 car at Mount Panorama during the week. If Bernie wants to move the race from Melbourne, I'd lobby for the Mountain to have it, if we can keep it.

Will be watching tonight with 4 and 20 pies, Mars Bars and Weet Bix...from the infield at Fontana. I've got tickets for the 400 tomorrow.

[Highbury]

Late: Button ran his F1 car at Mount Panorama during the week. If Bernie wants to move the race from Melbourne, I'd lobby for the Mountain to have it, if we can keep it.

I agree 100% as you can tell by my sig... the Cutting and the Dipper may be highly dangerous for F1s in race traffic though lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgQEI5ALv0o

I love that vid, has both my favourite drivers. I don't root for who I think will win, just the guy I find the most likeable.

[TarJak]

I'd vote for Bathurst. It would be awesome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4XVF3jJL5Q

Watching Melbourne live now with a beer or six right now.:D

Lap 12 and it's getting interesting with the soft tires going off on the RB cars.

EDIT: Game over Finger boy is back.:damn: Webber no better than 5th. Good drive by Hamilton for 2nd with a damaged and a podium for Lotus Renault. good result for them without Kubicka.

[STEED]

What a dull race. :down:

[Sammi79]

Well done Petrov. Hamilton also. otherwise... :zzz:

I am gonna have to make a real effort to watch these 'races'

[Highbury]

Yeah, if it is just going to be processional behind Seb the Finger I'll just go back to watching V8 Supercars. Last weekend they actually had multiple cars changing positions on track. They call it passing. Several passes together is referred to as racing! Bernie, take note!:up:

[papa_smurf]

What a dull race. :down:

Which is why I'm watching the MotoGP/Moto2 instead, much more exciting:yep:

[STEED]

F1 needs to be beefed up.

How about racing with machine guns? :O:

[Highbury]

The thing is, the boring factor is not just the cars, or the rules, it is also the drivers we have now.

How often does a driver interview contain the phrase "it was very difficult".. whinge, mope etc etc. I just want one of them to say, just once. "How do you think it was? I was driving one of the 20 best cars in the world. It was F*&^in awesome!!"

[Schroeder]

Finally something that could be considered a race.:DL

[STEED]

Yet another drive in the countryside.... Boring. :down:

RACE DAMMIT RACE...I WANT ACTION!

The F1 rule book is killing this sport with over the top rules & regulations and driver's that drive like women. :damn:

[Oberon]

Did Petrov used to fly planes or race rally before his F1 career? :hmmm:

http://www.livef1.net/formula-1-grand-prix-2011/petrov-crash-in-malaysia-f1-race-2011.html

[Schroeder]

Yet another drive in the countryside.... Boring. :down:

RACE DAMMIT RACE...I WANT ACTION!

The F1 rule book is killing this sport with over the top rules & regulations and driver's that drive like women. :damn:
Did you watch a different race than I did? Actually we had quite some wheel to wheel racing this time.:doh:

[STEED]

Yep I watched it live and it was boring, few friends of mind watched the re-run and all of them were angry at another dull race. And as I type this post just got email from another saying it was so boring he turn off!

[VipertheSniper]

I thought it was a good race, but maybe I'm sooooooo used to the processions that normally are called an F1 race that I would call this one exciting

[papa_smurf]

Yet another snooze fest.

[STEED]

Yet another snooze fest.

Indeed. I'm not getting out of my bed any more for live early races.

[antikristuseke]

Didn't you say that last year? :D

[flatsixes]

"Snoozefest?" What about all the very uber-exciting racing storylines?

Will the Pirelli tires degredate into puddles of stinky black goo before the end of the formation lap?
Will it rain in Sepang? When?
Will it rain some more in Sepang? When?
Will using KERS result in an increase in global warming, or just post-nucelar apocalytpic indigestion?
Is the little flap on the rear wing that opens and closes at the driver's command really deserving of a 25 cent name like "drag reduction system" if it's whole purpose appears to be to give the TV talkers multiple chances every lap to say "HE'S OPERATING THE DRS!!!!!" as if 17th place had suddenly produced hellfire rockets out of its radiator ducts?
Will Massa punch out Alonso before Nico punches out Michael, or should he wait until Hungary?
Does Lewis Hamilton know all of the Pussycat Dolls? Or just the one?
This is pure FIA excitement, I tell you. Plus, I hear that there's a race, too.

[STEED]

^^^:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :up: ^^^

[AngusJS]

I was entertained by this race...until lap 33, when my DVR stopped recording it. :damn:

[STEED]

First two laps of the Chinese GP along with the last seven were good. On the whole a little better than the last two, just.

Webber gets my vote for going for it even after a wheel came off.

Button gets my vote for the biggest plonker in the pits, time for him to nip down to spec savers I think.

[flatsixes]

I thought it was (by far) the best race of the season. Fricken' Weber has got some stones, doesn't he?

Three weeks off (until Istanbul) seems dreadfully long this early in the season, though. Gimmee some racing!

[mr chris]

Got to say that was one of the best races i have seen in a very long time.
Plenty of action and plenty of stuff to chuckle at at.
Its looking like a very promising season.

[STEED]

No thank you...Keep your grubby hands off F1, Murdock!

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp and Exor reveal F1 plan

Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation and an Italian investment firm linked to Ferrari are working on a possible bid to take control of Formula 1.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/13274848.stm

[SS-0 Sub-Zero]

what do you think about the Turkey GP? I think Hamilton can get into podium if he doesn't get the tyre drama when he change tyre, and what happen to Rosberg? he started very good to 2nd place, now he dropped to 5th, what's wrong with mercedes???

[STEED]

So the Sunday afternoon drive in the country is over. I'm waiting for the real race to start....STILL WAITING.

[Falkirion]

This is why I've stopped watching F1. The results are decided on Saturday afternoon, rather than a blazing drive ala Webber in China on a Sunday. Its not a spectacle anymore. Its Wrestling, on 4 wheels at 300 kph.

[deceptiboat]

kobayashi did a very good race, though. Started from the last, he improve to 10th, well, not good as webber did in china, but it's pretty good for a sauber.

[AngusJS]

I am getting a bit tired of Vettel immediately pulling away from the rest of the pack on lap 1. The race was fun to watch, but it's weird that all the interesting stuff didn't involve the leader in any way - he was barely shown in the coverage I saw until the final lap.

I think the FIA should require the installation of a drag chute on Vettel's car to make the race more interesting.

[Falkirion]

That or he and Webber trade cars for a GP and we see what happens. If Red Bull isn't favoring Vettel in any way I'll be mightily surprised.

[XabbaRus]

I want Kobayashi in a top team next year. I think he would be great in a McLaren or a Ferrari.

[TarJak]

Well at least someone thinks Vettel isn't unbeatable this season: http://totalf1.com/full_story/view/376433/Im_not_unbeatable_insists_Vettel_after_latest_win/

[Matador.es]

Last saturday i was in barcelona for a sailing trip. A day ahead of the GP, kak! You really wounder what you have done wrong when you see these boats. :S

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/12/article-0-05523E53000005DC-286_964x340_popup.jpg

Was a nice trip though :arrgh!:

[HunterICX]

^you're doing a honest job :O: that's the problem

HunterICX

[Jimbuna]

Well at least someone thinks Vettel isn't unbeatable this season: http://totalf1.com/full_story/view/376433/Im_not_unbeatable_insists_Vettel_after_latest_win/

Spoken from a position of strength....I hope it urges Hamilton et al onto greater things :DL

[flatsixes]

Did you know that every time Justin Beiber wins a Grand Prix another puppy is orphaned?

http://www.royalcanin.co.uk/images/1st_age_milk.jpg

Please, God, make it stop.
For the puppies.
For the children.
And, especially, for McLaren fans.
:wah:

[TarJak]

:haha:

Webber wasted his pole position again last GP.:damn:

That's what's killing puppies!

[deceptiboat]

vettel wins the GP again :nope:, sometimes i hoped that lewis or button wins the race. Alonso, great start, but not a great race strategy :nope:, Nick Heidfeld, from last to eight, not bad.

[STEED]

Spain was a dull race, Today's F1 Drivers are going the way of over paid footballers. :nope:

I was watching some old F1 races from the 70's and 80's and those drivers went out there and raced there socks off. Tones of action and damn good races back then.

[antikristuseke]

It has more to do with how the cars are these days rather than the drivers.

[STEED]

I found the race today was alright but on saying that the Red flag issue looked some what odd.

[Jimbuna]

Didn't do much for me either...the only way I'll get interested again is if a contender to the 'finger man' comes forward.

[papa_smurf]

Spain was a dull race, Today's F1 Drivers are going the way of over paid footballers. :nope:

I was watching some old F1 races from the 70's and 80's and those drivers went out there and raced there socks off. Tones of action and damn good races back then.

One solution could be to make all cars have same engine/chassis etc and then it would be down to just tyre choice and driver skill. Till then I'm sticking to MotoGP.

[XabbaRus]

One solution could be to make all cars have same engine/chassis etc and then it would be down to just tyre choice and driver skill. Till then I'm sticking to MotoGP.


It's called IndyCar..

I thought Monaco was a cracking race and had it not been for the red flag I think it would have been a thrilling finish.

Thumbs down to Hamilton for his tantrum.

[antikristuseke]

Monaco was exiting, also having three world champions on the podium on three completely different strategies was interesting. I think my favorite moment in the race was Barrichellos overtake of Schumacher.
That being said, given the way Vettel is driving and the car Red Bull have put him in, he is exactly where he deserves to be.

[STEED]

Thumbs down to Hamilton for his tantrum.

What's all this playing the race card with him these days, grow up and get back to driving I say.

[Sammi79]

Damn that safety car! How come they're allowed tyre change on grid restart?. We could have had Button trying to get Alonso and maybe even Vettel for the last 10 laps but nooooo. grrrrr. :damn:
Frustration got the better of Hamilton, tsk tsk. Still, I did enjoy it. And... and... Vettel... deserved the win... There, I said it. Phew. That wasn't easy...

[flatsixes]

And... and... Vettel... deserved the win... There, I said it.

I haven't yet been able to screw up the courage to follow your example, Sammi. But unless somebody comes up with proof that Red Bull has been cheating the field this whole season, and fast, I'm going to have to swallow hard and admit that this... kid is one smooth customer behind the wheel. O' Canada! Save me!

And somebody please fit Lewis with a muzzle before he embarrasses the McLaren team any further. Be a man ferchrissakes.

[STEED]

Bahrain race up in the air again?

Formula 1 teams call for Bahrain Grand Prix reversal

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/13689029.stm

I say dump it this year.

[Jimbuna]

Bahrain race up in the air again?

Formula 1 teams call for Bahrain Grand Prix reversal

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/13689029.stm

I say dump it this year.

Agreed...what will/can they do if most of the teams refuse to attend?

Ban em all?

[flatsixes]

It appears that King Bernie finally figured out that he can't have a race without cars and drivers (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/formula_one/13694628.stm).

"Hopefully we can return in the future, but of course it's not on," Ecclestone told BBC Sport's Dan Roan.

"The schedule cannot be rescheduled without the agreement of the participants - they're the facts."

Now if he could only figure out that the sport would be far better off he just got hit by a bus. What a Tool.

[Jimbuna]

It appears that King Bernie finally figured out that he can't have a race without cars and drivers (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/formula_one/13694628.stm).



Now if he could only figure out that the sport would be far better off he just got hit by a bus. What a Tool.

Aye...one of the biggest 'tools' in the box :DL

[STEED]

No secret payment to Bernie as Bahrain burns the cheque in disgust. :shifty:

[Jimbuna]

Here's hoping the Canadian race produces a different winner from this seasons norm.

[TarJak]

^+1

[Jimbuna]

Button perhaps :DL

[TarJak]

He should be so lucky.:O:

[Jimbuna]

Actually I think Webber is due a good race....any bugga other than the finger :DL

[STEED]

Don't have to get out of bed tomorrow morning as its a evening race here.

Could be rain on the cards they say, hope so, that will spice it up a bit.

[TarJak]

Actually I think Webber is due a good race....any bugga other than the finger :DL
I'mwith you on that mate.:up:

[antikristuseke]

I just want exiting racing, not too bothered by who wins.

[Jimbuna]

I'mwith you on that mate.:up:

I'd prefer it even more if Hamilton was to win :DL

[STEED]

What that prat Hamilton is.

Hey look he's out of the race...:haha:

[STEED]

RED FLAG!

[Jimbuna]

:damn::damn::damn:

[STEED]

Get the Monsoon tyres on you fools!

BORING...

[Jimbuna]

Get the Monsoon tyres on you fools!

BORING...

Agreed...not watching it now :nope:

[STEED]

New Red Flag..

http://wholesale.piratemerch.com/images/avery-red_flag.jpg


Raced stopped due to pirate ships! :DL

[Jimbuna]

LOL....I can't see anyone getting near Vettel at all this season unless he suffers a breakdown.

One - horse races will eventually have an effect on the crowds as well if a contender isn't found.

[STEED]

Vettel got balls the rest who knows.

[STEED]

Are jim lad set sail this race is dead...

http://www.eco-action.org/dod/no8/images/flag.jpg

[Jimbuna]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/kevbk/emoticons/s3j1hf.gif

[STEED]

:Kaleun_Applaud:

Time for a film clip while we wait for this race to be called off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQvMWD-_Nfo

[Oberon]

http://www.motivationalz.com/pictures/submarine_races.jpg

[STEED]

This race is...

http://www.mark-robinson.com/ALOB/alob.gif

[antikristuseke]

restart in 15 minutes, hopefully we get to see some ****ing racing.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Moto GP at Silverstone just got on with it! :yep:

[antikristuseke]

apples to oranges.

[STEED]

Did I hear a re-start! :o

[STEED]

Its on..

http://www.racespot.com/green_flag_wave.gif

[Jimbuna]

Too late...I'm asleep :zzz:

[STEED]

Wake up jim its got hot!

[Jimbuna]

Why...has the sun come out? :DL

[STEED]

Button wins!

What a cracking final lap!

[Jimbuna]

BUGGA!!.....I wasn't joking I missed it :damn:

[Schroeder]

Awesome race by Jenson Button and Mclaren. Congrats are definitely in order. :up:

Hamilton however should decide whether he wants to be a race driver, a model or a clown.:nope:

[antikristuseke]

Great drive from Button, absolutely amazing. I am still speechless at work. Epic race.

[deceptiboat]

Greaaaaaaaaaat drive Button!!!!!!!!!! Schumacher too, if Webber doesn't overtake him, Schumacher would get his first podium since his return to F1 :damn:

[STEED]

Hamilton however should decide whether he wants to be a race driver, a model or a clown.:nope:

I agree, Hamilton is bang out of order at the moment and if he carries on like this he is asking for trouble.

Pull up your bloody socks Hamilton and knuckle down to driving.

[yubba]

How did the Maple Leaf grand prix turn out, I tuned in it was raining. I was born and raised around Watkins Glen where it all started, not as much of a race fan anymore, must be all the sub simming and computer flying.

[TarJak]

He should be so lucky.:O:

Button perhaps :DL

Button wins!

What a cracking final lap!
Wow he was lucky. Fingerboy 2nd and Webber 3rd. At least this one got interesting. Hamilton really needs to get a grip. He's not going to do himself any favours with the way he's been carrying on.

[Sammi79]

Very pleased for Button. Seb is human then. Why was Buttton 1.5-2 seconds faster than everyone for near the whole race?

[Jimbuna]

Button perhaps :DL

Boy I'm good :DL

[TarJak]

Can you tell me the lotto numbers for tomorrow nights draw?:hmmm:

[STEED]

Can you tell me the lotto numbers for tomorrow nights draw?:hmmm:

8 45 9 27 18 33

[papa_smurf]

Despite the race and all that happened, i'm sticking to my guns and watching MotoGP.

[Lord_magerius]

Looks like Ken Block is going to have a little play at Monza :hmmm:
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/ken-block-pirelli-f1-test-monza-2011-06-13

[antikristuseke]

Very pleased for Button. Seb is human then. Why was Buttton 1.5-2 seconds faster than everyone for near the whole race?

Because he drove balls to the wall, Vetel was holding back most of the race and in the end made a small mistake under presure.

[Jimbuna]

Can you tell me the lotto numbers for tomorrow nights draw?:hmmm:

No problem...1 to 49 inclusive :DL

[TarJak]

8 45 9 27 18 33
Thanks. I won $22m. Just got to work out how to get it out of Nigeria. You wouldn't mind sending me your bank account details would you? I'll gladly share my winning s with you. :P

No problem...1 to 49 inclusive :DLlol

[Jimbuna]

8 45 9 27 18 33

You should stick them numbers on...you just never know :hmmm:

[STEED]

Thanks. I won $22m. Just got to work out how to get it out of Nigeria. You wouldn't mind sending me your bank account details would you? I'll gladly share my winning s with you. :P

lol

Give them a load of porn films, problem solved. :yep:


You should stick them numbers on...you just never know :hmmm:

I rather have hot sex with a couple of busty women. :DL

[Gerald]

Steed, women cost money, so you may go to Uncle David, and ask for a loan first, :haha:

[STEED]

Steed, women cost money, so you may go to Uncle David, and ask for a loan first, :haha:

If I lived in another country no problem, that tosser is on course to make the UK the number one in donations to the rest of the world.

Hey Lewis I got a job for you at the British GP...Run Cameron down. :Kaleun_Salivating:

[Gerald]

If I lived in another country no problem, that tosser is on course to make the UK the number one in donations to the rest of the world.

Hey Lewis I got a job for you at the British GP...Run Cameron down. :Kaleun_Salivating: Good one, :haha:

[Jimbuna]

Give them a load of porn films, problem solved. :yep:




I rather have hot sex with a couple of busty women. :DL

Well I suppose you could always cut Vendor down the centre :DL

[Gerald]

Well I suppose you could always cut Vendor down the centre :DL Hey......an impossible act :DL

[Jimbuna]

Hey......an impossible act :DL

QFT

[STEED]

QFT

Quantum field theory?

[Jimbuna]

Quantum field theory?

RU taking da p!$$? :DL

[STEED]

ME... :k_rofl:

[Jimbuna]

ME... :k_rofl:
No...YOU :DL

[STEED]

BBC To Drop F1?

http://www.f1.co.uk/read-news/2011/3137/bbc-to-drop-f1

Hope not, as I will not subscribe to that Fascist greedy pig Murdock who will gladly snap it up.

[Jimbuna]

Not the first time this has been 'threatened/considered' but, like you I hope they keep it on.

[antikristuseke]

Another convincing win by Vettel and great race by Alonso, not too much exitiment and for the first time in history as far as i can recall all drivers who started also finished.

[Jimbuna]

Unless someone can p[roduce a car to match Vettels this season will fast slump into one of the most predictable and boring for many a year.

[antikristuseke]

Webber is in the same car but just can't seem to match the pace. But yeah, some real competition to Vettel would go a long way towards making this season even better.

[Onkel Neal]

Thread will be re-stickied after the completion of the Werewolf game.:salute:

[Jimbuna]

Thread will be re-stickied after the completion of the Werewolf game.:salute:

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[antikristuseke]

http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img233/1673/adminwatch2af0.gif

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BUT I'M NAKED!:dead:

Not really though, im at work, 1 hour and 30 minutes till my shift ends and a two week vacation begins.

[Gerald]

BUT I'M NAKED!:dead:

Not really though, im at work, 1 hour and 30 minutes till my shift ends and a two week vacation begins. Congratulations, I hope that your holiday will be good :DL

[Jimbuna]

BUT I'M NAKED!:dead:

Not really though, im at work, 1 hour and 30 minutes till my shift ends and a two week vacation begins.

Best put some clothes on before you start your travels then :DL

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/1654/men61.gif

[Lord_magerius]

Not a bad race, better than the last few years there anyway. Can't wait for Silverstone, now that should be a pretty damn good race. I watched the F1 Forum afterwards, D'Ambrosio's drinks system malfunctioned so he went through the entire race without fluids. At the weigh in he was 3kg lighter than when he started the race, just from sweating :o

[Jimbuna]

That's some pretty serious weight loss in such a short period of time :yep:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Sorry, slightly off topic for a moment, but I've just got back from watching the film Senna - and it's a definate hit for any F1 fan, 100% real footage, no cgi, no models, no sh!t, just Senna an co doing what they did best.

Some extremely harrowing scenes of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna but still fantastic.

The only showing at a cinema full of men where they all shed a tear, ever! :o

[Jimbuna]

Sorry, slightly off topic for a moment, but I've just got back from watching the film Senna - and it's a definate hit for any F1 fan, 100% real footage, no cgi, no models, no sh!t, just Senna an co doing what they did best.

Some extremely harrowing scenes of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna but still fantastic.

The only showing at a cinema full of men where they all shed a tear, ever! :o

Pussy :O:

[antikristuseke]

Sorry, slightly off topic for a moment, but I've just got back from watching the film Senna - and it's a definate hit for any F1 fan, 100% real footage, no cgi, no models, no sh!t, just Senna an co doing what they did best.

Some extremely harrowing scenes of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna but still fantastic.

The only showing at a cinema full of men where they all shed a tear, ever! :o

Seen it myself and everyone who is into F1 should definately watch it, now.
Why are you still here?
Sod off to watch Senna now!

[TarJak]

I did enough of that 20 years ago.:O:

Seriously should be a good dit. Will have to check out when it comes to oz.

[sidslotm]

The very boring F1 season starts again. Watch the bikes on the IOM as the great master of speed opens a door that most will never enter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmCYy3gXBIw

[antikristuseke]

Have you actually watched any races this season?

[Oberon]

Remember, when changing tyres, put all the wheel nuts back on!

[TarJak]

Webber on pole. Hope he gets an second British GP under his belt.

[Oberon]

Fuel helps too. As Hamilton is finding out. Some nice psychological warfare going on in the background though between the engineers. :up:

[Oberon]

Webber on pole. Hope he gets an second British GP under his belt.

Him and Vettel have been playing a good race. Webber was robbed though. "Marc maintain the gap" :timeout::nope:

[HunterICX]

Well done Alonso:yeah:,
Srew RBR with that lousy Team order at the very end :down:
:rock:Awesome defence from Hamilton in the last corner now that's how you race and defend your position.

great race overall, lots of stuff going on.

HunterICX

[STEED]

Good race but clearly not great.

[andritsos]

when webber was told... ''keep the pace/distance''( or something similar as i was hearing greek commenting and was able to hear only someting like that), i can say that is one of the saddest moment i had experienced as for my point of view/opinion the words motorsport and grand prix lost their meaning . however i was able to see only last bit of race. teh button incident i think was a great facepalm ( i was amazed of his character for his response to the radio)

[Jimbuna]

Not a bad race overall...well done Alonso.

[MGR1]

Good race but clearly not great.

Agreed.

At least someone other than Vettel won. Pity Mark couldn't get/wasn't allowed past him!:nope:

Not a good day for Button - three wheels on his wagon......:damn:

Mike.

[Jimbuna]

Never a nice feeling losing one of yer nuts :o

[antikristuseke]

Agreed.

At least someone other than Vettel won. Pity Mark couldn't get/wasn't allowed past him!:nope:

Not a good day for Button - three wheels on his wagon......:damn:

Mike.

Webber ignored the team orders but simply found no way past. At least he claims that.

[Lord_magerius]

To be honest, If I were in the same position, I would have made the same call. Last lap, you've got two cars on the podium and one is looking to pass the other. With the way Webber was on Vettel's arse, all it would have taken is a simple lock going into a corner on those worn tires and then bang, goodbye, zilcho points. I don't think it was in favour of Vettel, I think they just wanted to bring both cars back in one piece and get the points. Still must have been bloody frustrating for Webber though.

[Jimbuna]

It seems awful coincidental to me that whenever such orders are given they are invariably always in favour of whichever driver is topping the points table.

[Flaxpants]

That radio message to Webber really hacked me off.....it's nothing new I know, but come on.....is this motor racing anymore?

I'm happy 'he' didn't win again, simply on account of livening this year up a bit....

Talking of motor racing- did anybody see the GP2 race afterwards? Now that was a race.

[Sammi79]

The more I watch this season the more I dislike all the ridiculous rules and hearing radio coms. at least Alonso was reserved - better than Vettel 'WOOOOHOOOO YEEEAAAAAHHHH, YES, YES, THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT, OHHHHH YEEEEEEHHAAAAAAA' like an overexited child. Qualifying is an absolute joke now it was novel at first but I am yearning for a traditional 2 day 2 hours each plenty of time to see who is really the fastest. Also funny isn't it after a recent rule change, Ferrari and Red Bull cars seem about even, Mclarens are now significantly slower than them. I don't mind that it keeps the big teams competing, BUT - Renault have obviously really suffered with this - where were they? battling with Sauber etc... when they were up with the best of the rest as it were, seems a little unfair to them if you ask me. Also, why dissallow something that is technically simple while allowing hideously complex and expensive systems like KERS. Bernie and FIA have their heads wedged firmly up each others backsides and they're screaming 'We'll never pull them out!' Sheesh... now we have team strategy being affected by radio coms being broadcast - not to mention Pirelli tyre monopoly, aswell as being pressed to make tyres that wear out quicker !!?!??!? 10 or so laps (whats that 25 miles max?) and then they're gone is absoulutely ludicrous.

Anyway, the Silverstone GP - Well done Alonso great drive. Well done Hamilton, the best Mclaren could hope for and apart from you the other top 6 positions were decided completely by pit stops/pit crew screw ups. Vettel is looking decidedly shaky ATM when he gets someone close up to him he starts twitching all over the place even when its his team mate. Also he doesn't seem to have the willpower/ability to overtake. He always gets a good start etc.. so quite often he dosn't need to I guess. That boy needs to spend some time being beat though or he'll never be able to do it. Really feel for Webber in that 'team' He's a good driver and at Turkey, and Silverstone he IS quicker than Vettel. I hope he dosn't quit after redbull but I can't see him wanting to stay on in a less competitive team and I can't see him staying on with redbull now either.

I remember a race where Mansells pit crew failed to properly attach the right rear, of course being the rear he didn't realise til he got out on the track... At least Button didn't have to experience that but yeah I'd be fuming if I were him. Still, these things will happen. Oh yeah Force India need to sort their stuff out, Diresta was holding his own in 7th until their wrong tyres screw up. That sort of screwup shouldn't ever happen.

[antikristuseke]

For those of you still bitching about team orders.
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/07/10/webber-red-bulls-order-pass-vettel/
also this
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/07/11/2011-british-grand-prix-red-bull/

[Jimbuna]

For those of you still bitching about team orders.
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/07/10/webber-red-bulls-order-pass-vettel/
also this
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/07/11/2011-british-grand-prix-red-bull/

No, not "bitching"....simply more a case of debating and discussing a situation or event that undoubtedly occurred.

[Sammi79]

Well good on Webber then, another few laps he'd have got him. It would bug me so much if I didn't have to hear it. Personally I think they should ban pit to car radio and go back to pit boards. Or even just a display on your wheel that gives the gap to the guy in front and the gap to the guy behind every time you cross the line. or something. :yawn: Maybe I watch next one with sound off, its not as though I'd be missing much.

[TarJak]

Webber gets another pole position with Hamilton on 2 and Vettel on 3. will be interesting to see who gets the jump at the start.

Go Webber! You've had the Wallabies and Cadel Evans to inspire you already this weekend.

[Jimbuna]

This is his big chance...it'll be interesting to see how it pans out.

My prediction....Hamilton, Vettel, then Webber (provided it is a clean race).

[STEED]

Mad Dog Hamilton wins!

Not bad race.

[Jimbuna]

Got 1st and 3rd correct :smug:

[TarJak]

Hamilton did well at the start and never looked like losing. Webber lost it at the off and never looked like recovering.

[Jimbuna]

Hamilton did well at the start and never looked like losing. Webber lost it at the off and never looked like recovering.

Well I missed the live event....was watching the India test :03:

[danlisa]

Excuse me for a second!

What the chuff are the BBC thinking? Retards!

The 2012 F1 season is now only fully available on Sky Sports. Niiiiiiiiiiice!:nope:

Sky get ALL practice, qualifying and race sessions, while the Beeb is allowed to broadcast only half of the races (races only mind you).

Dammit. :-?

[mr chris]

Don't worry Dan i went on a massive rant to many people on twitter.
Just had to get it out of my system.
BBC = :dead:

[STEED]

B******ds




http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/bbc-and-sky-to-share-f1-coverage-2328156.html

[STEED]

BBC GREED FOR MONEY VIA THE LICENCE FEE TO PAY THERE OVER PAID PRESENTERS HAS RESULTED IN THE RISE IN THE FEE SUSPENDED BY THE GOVERNMENT. F1 GREED FOR MONEY HAS NOT HELPED ONE BIT! THANKS TO BOTH THE BBC & F1 GREED WE ARE SCREWED.

[Jimbuna]

At least Sky will never get the FA Cup :smug:

[STEED]

At least Sky will never get the FA Cup :smug:

Don't count on it...World domination of sport is there plan. :shifty:

[Jimbuna]

Maybe but there are a few national events such as the Grand National as well as a few more I can't recall right now which they'll never get.

Unless of course all the UK go digital at some point in the future but seeing the costs for subscriptions I doubt everyone would be in a position to pay the price.

Take myself for example, I'm paying between £90 and £95 per month atm :stare:

[STEED]

Maybe but there are a few national events such as the Grand National as well as a few more I can't recall right now which they'll never get.

The UK Lesbian jello wrestling?





Unless of course all the UK go digital at some point in the future but seeing the costs for subscriptions I doubt everyone would be in a position to pay the price.

Most of the UK is! The SE is the last area to go digital next year. :smug:

I know your talking about Sky.


Take myself for example, I'm paying between £90 and £95 per month atm :stare:

Bloody Conservative Voter. :haha:

[Jimbuna]

The UK Lesbian jello wrestling?



Most of the UK is! The SE is the last area to go digital next year. :smug:

I know your talking about Sky.



Bloody Conservative Voter. :haha:

Would you like to see a picture of my political party membership card?

I'll leave the guesswork to you :03:

[STEED]

Would you like to see a picture of my political party membership card?

I'll leave the guesswork to you :03:

Conservative or Labour Conservative or Liberal Conservative.

There all a bunch of of useless twonks who could not organise a gang bang in a brothel. :rotfl2:

[Jimbuna]

Conservative or Labour Conservative or Liberal Conservative.

There all a bunch of of useless twonks who could not organise a gang bang in a brothel. :rotfl2:

Nope...wrong on all counts :O:

[STEED]

OK, jim its not the Conservative or Labour, or Liberal Democrats. So it has to be one in this list.

Green?
BNP?
Plaid Cymru?
UKIP?
SNP?
Arthur Scargill's Socialist Labour Party?
Popular Alliance?
Parliamentary Labour Party?
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland?
Ulster Unionist Party?
Scottish Green Party?
Green Party in Northern Ireland?
Traditional Unionist Voice?
Sinn Fein?
Animals Count?
Cannabis Law Reform party?
Liberal Party?
United Kingdom Libertarian Party?
The National Liberal Party-The Third Way?
The New Party?
No Candidate Deserves My Vote?
Pirate Party UK?
Veritas?
Respect Party?
Science Party?
Social Democratic Party?

[TarJak]

After Party?:O:

[Jimbuna]

OK, jim its not the Conservative or Labour, or Liberal Democrats. So it has to be one in this list.

Green?
BNP?
Plaid Cymru?
UKIP?
SNP?
Arthur Scargill's Socialist Labour Party?
Popular Alliance?
Parliamentary Labour Party?
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland?
Ulster Unionist Party?
Scottish Green Party?
Green Party in Northern Ireland?
Traditional Unionist Voice?
Sinn Fein?
Animals Count?
Cannabis Law Reform party?
Liberal Party?
United Kingdom Libertarian Party?
The National Liberal Party-The Third Way?
The New Party?
No Candidate Deserves My Vote?
Pirate Party UK?
Veritas?
Respect Party?
Science Party?
Social Democratic Party?

You never said Labour, you posted 'Labour Conservative'

It is Labour actually.

After Party?:O:

Not much to party about regardless of who's in power these days anymore :doh:

[STEED]

You never said Labour, you posted 'Labour Conservative'

It is Labour actually.


Nit picking...there all the same. :rotfl2:

Right I believe we have a race on tomorrow so lets get back to F1. :cool:

[Jimbuna]

Nit picking...there all the same. :rotfl2:

Right I believe we have a race on tomorrow so lets get back to F1. :cool:

The seasons more or less over for me already...unless Hamilton wins the next couple and the finger man drops out of a few podium finishes.

[STEED]

Hamilton is second on the grid maybe he can get ahead of vettel.

[Jimbuna]

I can honestly say the only time I warch it now id if Sky Sports have nothing better on offer at the same time.

The highlights do me now.

[Sammi79]

Actually quite a good race this time. The organisers showed an uncharacteristic level of restraint in regard to Heidfeld's exploding renault. Good on them. Well done Button congratulations to win your 200th race in the place you got your first ever win, pretty special and a very good drive.

:cool:

[Jimbuna]

Nice to see McLaren split the Red Bulls....for a change.

[STEED]

Good race.

[andritsos]

i greatly miss old formula one though( although the drawback was more dangerous)
even though i was born after it :damn:

but personal opinion F1 seems not be as good as oldy times, but in general the motorsport days are great, gp3 , gp2 , porsche gt3 ( sometiems gt1 ) then f1. maybe i go 2-3 days to monza

[TarJak]

Vettel gets another pole position at Spa. Interesting Q sessions with a damp but drying track. LH splits the RB cars with Webber in P3.

Could be an interesting race with tire selection in the variable conditions to be crucial.

Best of Luck to all.:salute:



Except Finger Boy.:O:

[Jimbuna]

Except Finger Boy.:O:

LOL

GO LH http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/img144/2472/angrydriveral3.gif

[Tinman764]

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/8/12454.html

What is it with these stewards and Hamilton? Maldinardo tried to take the Maclaren out by ramming it and gets a measley 5 place penalty and LH still manages to get a slap on the wrist for the original incident, even though Maldinardo is clearly in the wrong for that aswell.

Shame for Jenson and Paul Di Resta both having poor quali's due to mix ups. Should be a good race tomorrow.

[Magic1111]

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9491/2h343bildps.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/2h343bildps.jpg/)

:rock::rock::rock::rock:

[Jimbuna]

Beginners luck :O:

[Magic1111]

Beginners luck :O:

Not really, as the reigning world champion...:shucks:

***The Best F1 Pilots come from Germany (M. Schumacher...)*** :O:

:DL

[Jimbuna]

Not really, as the reigning world champion...:shucks:

***The Best F1 Pilots come from Germany (M. Schumacher...)*** :O:

:DL

Yeah you wish :DL

[STEED]

Good race, but for me the man of the day was old Michael from the back coming in 5th showing he's still got it.

[Jimbuna]

TBH I never noticed...lost most of my interest after LH spun out.