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RACING TRIVIA THREAD "AND RUMOURS"
By sessions
October 27 2010
RACING TRIVIA THREAD "AND RUMOURS"
If you come across valid info please feel free to post it so others can enjoy. It may help past the time between races and seasons.
While surfing I found some salary facts. Here’s an example of the information.
My quest was to see how close F1 drivers and other racing organizations get paid in comparison.
Source: ESPN NASCAR and GOOGLE
2010 F1 pay scale in euros:
| ALONSO 30 mil. | KOVI 2 mil. |
| HAMILTON 16 mil. | GLOCK 1 mil. |
| KIMI 16 mil. (*Payout) | HULKENBERG 700,000 |
| MASSA 14 mil. | PDLR 500,000 |
| BUTTON 9 mil. | KOBAYASHI 500,000 |
| SCHUMACHER 8 mil. | PETROV 400,000 |
| ROSBERG 8 mil. | BUEMI 400,000 |
| KUBICA 7.5 mil. | ALGUERSAURI 200,000 |
| RUBENS 5.5 mil. | SUTIL 200,000 |
| WEBBER 4.2 mil. | LIUZZI 200,000 |
| TRULLI 3 mil. | DIGRASSI 200,000 |
| VETTEL 2 mil. | SENNA 150,000 |
Just a quick look at salaries in NASCAR as of last weekend in U.S. Dollars.
MONTOYA $4,454,496
JIMMIE JOHNSON $6,373,551
KYLE BUSH $5,651,187
JACQUES VILLENEUVE * 4 races $236,174
The top 5 INDY CAR DRIVERS earned between 1.2-3.7 million US Dollars.
These figures do not include endorsements.
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Kimi is still present 
16 mil for hobby.
Ferrari opened new theme park. There was Kimi WDC 07 poster in the wall. Written: Kimi Räikönnen. kjäh kjäh..
Thats how much they value him at Ferrari
16 mil for hobby.
Ferrari opened new theme park. There was Kimi WDC 07 poster in the wall. Written: Kimi Räikönnen. kjäh kjäh..
Thats how much they value him at Ferrari
Timba,
Sadly today @ Formula 1,Update.net the article said Kimi has given up for a 2011 seat in F1. Maybe it's bull and he'll still get an offer. Don't want a load of pay drivers for F1's future.
Talent first as far as I'm concerned.
I'd love to see him back.....
PS The same goes for Villeneuve in a simular article in the BBC rumour section for Friday. He's giving up his dream of returning to F1 and building his own team. He says NASCAR will be the focus.
sessions
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Sadly today @ Formula 1,Update.net the article said Kimi has given up for a 2011 seat in F1. Maybe it's bull and he'll still get an offer. Don't want a load of pay drivers for F1's future.
Talent first as far as I'm concerned.
I'd love to see him back.....
PS The same goes for Villeneuve in a simular article in the BBC rumour section for Friday. He's giving up his dream of returning to F1 and building his own team. He says NASCAR will be the focus.
sessions
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I've re-named this thread to include "and rumours" so we can all add our 2-cents as posters. Please post freely if you read something about F1.
During the off season OFF TOPIC info that stimulates posting will also be encouraged.
So be it about F1; or things you find as being interesting to the group of off season buffs feel free to "LET IT RIP."
We will keep things going to the best of our ability.
Thank all of you who have come here and enjoy the F1 void.
Thanks, Our little team.
P.S. I will update a short version of the daily BBC rumours offering us various topics to discuss.
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During the off season OFF TOPIC info that stimulates posting will also be encouraged.
So be it about F1; or things you find as being interesting to the group of off season buffs feel free to "LET IT RIP."
We will keep things going to the best of our ability.
Thank all of you who have come here and enjoy the F1 void.
Thanks, Our little team.
P.S. I will update a short version of the daily BBC rumours offering us various topics to discuss.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2010:11:17:20:05:46 by sessions.
Nov 17 2010
Mika says about Schumacher
"What the h3ll made him get back into the cockpit ?
In my view, he is dismantling his legacy piece by piece.
Vettel targets Schumacher's record of 7 WDC's.
Red Ball gave 10 thousand euro's to every member of their staff for the Constructors Championship.
Dietrich Mateschitz says, " No doubt Webber will drive for Red Bull in 2011.
Yas Marina needs changes according to Martin Whitmarsh.
"It's flawed because of the inability to pass.
Source BBC News
sessions
Mika says about Schumacher
"What the h3ll made him get back into the cockpit ?
In my view, he is dismantling his legacy piece by piece.
Vettel targets Schumacher's record of 7 WDC's.
Red Ball gave 10 thousand euro's to every member of their staff for the Constructors Championship.
Dietrich Mateschitz says, " No doubt Webber will drive for Red Bull in 2011.
Yas Marina needs changes according to Martin Whitmarsh.
"It's flawed because of the inability to pass.
Source BBC News
sessions
18/11/2010 13:11
Kimi won the best rookie trophy at WRC. And came to 8 th at Wales rally. This is kind of related to F1.
Latest Kimi the ex F1 driver news
youtube vid from Wales:
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Latest Kimi the ex F1 driver news
youtube vid from Wales:
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Quote:Vettel targets Schumacher's record of 7 WDC's.
That would be easy for him to do if RB got a support driver in webbers car and had the FIA in their pockets. Any top driver could have done that given the limited competition.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
Herman,
As much as we here are making an attempt to make this site an even playing field and remain objective, I personally remember that JV statement. To this day it still rings loud. Think what you may of JV; but he always called a spade a spade.
I guess when you are at the top you carry clout, guidelines often wander, but it doesn't mean integrity should falter as well. It takes many facets to be a true champion, not just mere numbers.
sessions
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As much as we here are making an attempt to make this site an even playing field and remain objective, I personally remember that JV statement. To this day it still rings loud. Think what you may of JV; but he always called a spade a spade.
I guess when you are at the top you carry clout, guidelines often wander, but it doesn't mean integrity should falter as well. It takes many facets to be a true champion, not just mere numbers.
sessions
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Today's rumour and gossip is at a minimum.
McLaren: feels invented ideas will provide a competitive car in 2011.
PERELLI: "Confident"
Nico Hulkenberg: will land a seat. Force India, Lotus, or Ferrari.
Petrov: Chances good to remain at Renault.
Sources: BBC Sports F1
sessions
McLaren: feels invented ideas will provide a competitive car in 2011.
PERELLI: "Confident"
Nico Hulkenberg: will land a seat. Force India, Lotus, or Ferrari.
Petrov: Chances good to remain at Renault.
Sources: BBC Sports F1
sessions
I have one juicy here... well its not rumour its fact about ALONSOS strategy mistake:
Alonso’s role in Ferrari strategy revealed in pit messages
The discussions on the Ferrari pit wall that led to crucial decision that cost Fernando Alonso the world championship have been revealed.
The exchange of messages between Alonso and his race engineer Andrea Stella, which was not broadcast during the race, shows the team’s preoccupation with Alonso’s position compared to Webber.
It also shows how Alonso urged the team to use Felipe Massa to hold Webber up.
The radio transcript, published by Corriere della Sera, shows how Ferrari made the mistake of reacting to Webber’s pit stop instead of keeping Alonso out.
Lap 9
Alonso is 1.7 seconds behind Jenson Button and 1.4s ahead of Webber, who is 0.8s ahead of Massa.
Andrea Stella: “You gained three tenths on Webber. Felipe is closing in too.”
Lap 12
Webber pits.
AS: “Webber has stopped and Vettel is also losing ground on Hamilton.”
Fernando Alonso: “If you see that Felipe can overtake him in a lap call him in.”
AS: “We are thinking about it, concentrate on Button.”
Lap 14
Massa pits.
FA: “How did it work with Felipe?”
AS: “He came out behind Webber”
Lap 15
Ferrari tell Alonso to pit on lap 16.
AS: “OK, come in [to the pits] now.”
FA: “OK”
AS: “You will come out close to Webber. You are in front”.
Lap 17
Alonso is 1.1s ahead of Webber and 1.5s behind Vitaly Petrov.
FA: “What’s the situation?”
AS: “We have to overtake the Renault in front, he won’t stop any more. After that it’s Rosberg.”
Lap 22
Alonso is 0.5s behind Petrov. None of the cars that were in front of him before he pitted have come in yet.
AS: “I know you are giving everything but it’s critical to overtake Petrov.”
[www.f1fanatic.co.uk]
Alonso’s role in Ferrari strategy revealed in pit messages
The discussions on the Ferrari pit wall that led to crucial decision that cost Fernando Alonso the world championship have been revealed.
The exchange of messages between Alonso and his race engineer Andrea Stella, which was not broadcast during the race, shows the team’s preoccupation with Alonso’s position compared to Webber.
It also shows how Alonso urged the team to use Felipe Massa to hold Webber up.
The radio transcript, published by Corriere della Sera, shows how Ferrari made the mistake of reacting to Webber’s pit stop instead of keeping Alonso out.
Lap 9
Alonso is 1.7 seconds behind Jenson Button and 1.4s ahead of Webber, who is 0.8s ahead of Massa.
Andrea Stella: “You gained three tenths on Webber. Felipe is closing in too.”
Lap 12
Webber pits.
AS: “Webber has stopped and Vettel is also losing ground on Hamilton.”
Fernando Alonso: “If you see that Felipe can overtake him in a lap call him in.”
AS: “We are thinking about it, concentrate on Button.”
Lap 14
Massa pits.
FA: “How did it work with Felipe?”
AS: “He came out behind Webber”
Lap 15
Ferrari tell Alonso to pit on lap 16.
AS: “OK, come in [to the pits] now.”
FA: “OK”
AS: “You will come out close to Webber. You are in front”.
Lap 17
Alonso is 1.1s ahead of Webber and 1.5s behind Vitaly Petrov.
FA: “What’s the situation?”
AS: “We have to overtake the Renault in front, he won’t stop any more. After that it’s Rosberg.”
Lap 22
Alonso is 0.5s behind Petrov. None of the cars that were in front of him before he pitted have come in yet.
AS: “I know you are giving everything but it’s critical to overtake Petrov.”
[www.f1fanatic.co.uk]
Quote:sessions
Today's rumour and gossip is at a minimum.
McLaren: feels invented ideas will provide a competitive car in 2011.
PERELLI: "Confident"
Nico Hulkenberg: will land a seat. Force India, Lotus, or Ferrari.
Petrov: Chances good to remain at Renault.
Sources: BBC Sports F1
sessions
Petrov is obvious coz there is LADA and other Russian sponsors,i never had a doubt.
Hulkenberg is tough call coz Willians did same as Ferrari did to Kimi which W Weber is really angry, they didnt leave time to do other deal to Nico.
@McLaren
No, its MGP time now!!!!
I still wonder if Renault will pick up Hulkenburg if Williams cannot find money to keep him and opt for Maldonado (and his reported $15mil). Rumor has it Williams are still trying to find money to keep the Hulk.
If the Hulk would land in Renault, which I think he deserves, Petrov could be a replacement for DiGrassi. With the Russian investment there, seems natural.
How about HRT? As a hopeless JV fan, I can only hope his consortium of sponsors and colleagues will come in in the 11th hour to scoop up what's left and be on the grid next year with tech support from Toyota. Forget NASCAR for now...come back to F1!
If the Hulk would land in Renault, which I think he deserves, Petrov could be a replacement for DiGrassi. With the Russian investment there, seems natural.
How about HRT? As a hopeless JV fan, I can only hope his consortium of sponsors and colleagues will come in in the 11th hour to scoop up what's left and be on the grid next year with tech support from Toyota. Forget NASCAR for now...come back to F1!
Contrarian,
Nice to see you grace our site. Hope to read your comments in the future. Several of us are long time F1 fans with varied favourite drivers and teams. Feel welcome here anytime.
P.S. Would love to see JV in with a team. Hope an 11th hour entry could develop and I support your opinion on NASCAR.
The name VILLENUEVE belongs in F1.
sessions
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Nice to see you grace our site. Hope to read your comments in the future. Several of us are long time F1 fans with varied favourite drivers and teams. Feel welcome here anytime.
P.S. Would love to see JV in with a team. Hope an 11th hour entry could develop and I support your opinion on NASCAR.
The name VILLENUEVE belongs in F1.
sessions
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Nov 19 Gossip
Vettel: can imagine driving at Mercedes or Ferrari in the future but will remain @ RB for now.
Pastor Maldonado: Will not confirm Williams seat debut in 2011.
Williams: They will use a battery-based KER's system in 2011.
Jean Todt : Vows to regulate team orders and to push overtaking next season.
Source BBC Sport news.
sessions
Vettel: can imagine driving at Mercedes or Ferrari in the future but will remain @ RB for now.
Pastor Maldonado: Will not confirm Williams seat debut in 2011.
Williams: They will use a battery-based KER's system in 2011.
Jean Todt : Vows to regulate team orders and to push overtaking next season.
Source BBC Sport news.
sessions
Weekend is over and a few things are shaking in the F1 world.
Alonso: Has yet to congratulate Vettel
Nico Hulkenburg : May become become Mercedes reserve driver.
BMW: Might they return ? Not likely according to Mario T.
BBC Sport
sessions
Alonso: Has yet to congratulate Vettel
Nico Hulkenburg : May become become Mercedes reserve driver.
BMW: Might they return ? Not likely according to Mario T.
BBC Sport
sessions
23/11/2010 06:53
Alonso: Surprise surprise.
(still you all value him, the teflon man)
I think the HULK would be good man for MGP. Basically he did better than eighter one of current drivers by taking the pole.
BMW and Toyota etc. It was a powertrip that ended in economy crisis. I still would have liked to see them at F1. I rather see teams to pay the drivers than vice versa.
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(still you all value him, the teflon man
)
I think the HULK would be good man for MGP. Basically he did better than eighter one of current drivers by taking the pole.
BMW and Toyota etc. It was a powertrip that ended in economy crisis. I still would have liked to see them at F1. I rather see teams to pay the drivers than vice versa.
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If another driver had lurked beneath Michael Schumacher's red helmet in 2010, boss Ross Brawn has admitted Mercedes GP would have ousted him.
British television pundit Eddie Jordan, Schumacher's first ever F1 boss, said in Singapore after the German's incident strewn run to 13th place that he "would sack him".
"He's clearly not good enough on this performance we've seen," the Irishman charged.
Asked a similar question by F1's official website, Mercedes GP chief Brawn admitted on Wednesday that - if Schumacher was not the famous seven time world champion and record-setting legend - the struggling occupant of this year's car number 3 might have been shown the door.
"To be honest, probably not," said the Briton when asked if he would have persevered with a different driver showing Schumacher's current poor level of performance.
"But because we know Michael, we know that there is still a lot to come because Michael is in many fields more talented than others -- in driving and in the cooperation with the team," insisted Brawn.
"The team aren't particularly happy with the way Michael is contributing. If he were a rookie we surely would have asked ourselves if he has the capacity to advance. With Michael we know that he has, or at least did have once. We are hoping for more from him to behonest" he added.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
British television pundit Eddie Jordan, Schumacher's first ever F1 boss, said in Singapore after the German's incident strewn run to 13th place that he "would sack him".
"He's clearly not good enough on this performance we've seen," the Irishman charged.
Asked a similar question by F1's official website, Mercedes GP chief Brawn admitted on Wednesday that - if Schumacher was not the famous seven time world champion and record-setting legend - the struggling occupant of this year's car number 3 might have been shown the door.
"To be honest, probably not," said the Briton when asked if he would have persevered with a different driver showing Schumacher's current poor level of performance.
"But because we know Michael, we know that there is still a lot to come because Michael is in many fields more talented than others -- in driving and in the cooperation with the team," insisted Brawn.
"The team aren't particularly happy with the way Michael is contributing. If he were a rookie we surely would have asked ourselves if he has the capacity to advance. With Michael we know that he has, or at least did have once. We are hoping for more from him to behonest" he added.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
2011 will be MS comeback season, thats for sure. The point in Ross´s saying is that if he wasnt MS he would be sacked.
But he is!!
But he is!!
2010 is over and done. 2011 will be Michael's debut or demise.
WDC status carried him but his honeymoon is over; he knows it and so does Ross. All the marbles are on the table this coming season.
sessions
WDC status carried him but his honeymoon is over; he knows it and so does Ross. All the marbles are on the table this coming season.
sessions
Nov,23 2010
Rubens : Resigned and ready for a aggressive Williams challenge.
Red Bull : Mateschitz says Vettel is not automatically the #1 even with his WDC win.
Force India : Sutil's manager says he resign shortly.
Toro Rosso : Both drivers are set to renew, but Team boss Franz Tost hinted " You never know who will drive in F1."
The Indian GP will make it's bow on the 2011 F1 race calender.
BBC F1 news
sessions
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Rubens : Resigned and ready for a aggressive Williams challenge.
Red Bull : Mateschitz says Vettel is not automatically the #1 even with his WDC win.
Force India : Sutil's manager says he resign shortly.
Toro Rosso : Both drivers are set to renew, but Team boss Franz Tost hinted " You never know who will drive in F1."
The Indian GP will make it's bow on the 2011 F1 race calender.
BBC F1 news
sessions
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No-one should have a place because of who they once were.
F1 is all about results, continuing with MS makes a mockery of the team trying to move forwards when all they can do with him is look back to past results. What about the future?????
We dont care about WDC's with ferrari thats all just history now.
All this about 2011 being his make or break year is rubbish, After the first few races of this year when he showed that his come back was a disaster, all the MS fans were saying give him til mid season, then we'll know. Come mid season, they were saying wait til later in the year, and now they are saying wait til 2011. What's going to happen in 2011 when he's still crap, whats it going to be, wait til 2012??
Sooner or later he's going to give it up or be pensioned off. He's a waste of a good seat.
F1 is all about results, continuing with MS makes a mockery of the team trying to move forwards when all they can do with him is look back to past results. What about the future?????
We dont care about WDC's with ferrari thats all just history now.
All this about 2011 being his make or break year is rubbish, After the first few races of this year when he showed that his come back was a disaster, all the MS fans were saying give him til mid season, then we'll know. Come mid season, they were saying wait til later in the year, and now they are saying wait til 2011. What's going to happen in 2011 when he's still crap, whats it going to be, wait til 2012??
Sooner or later he's going to give it up or be pensioned off. He's a waste of a good seat.
Pits,
Don't agree. It's not rubbish. 2011 will determine his fate.
No more wait and see, it's do or retire for him.
I will also say the last 4 or 5 races there was an improvement to give some credit to his fans. If the car is better in 2011 I think we'll see a much better performing Michael.
If he does falter, I believe by mid-season he'll be offered the same squeeze play Ferrari presented that triggered his early retirement.
sessions
Don't agree. It's not rubbish. 2011 will determine his fate.
No more wait and see, it's do or retire for him.
I will also say the last 4 or 5 races there was an improvement to give some credit to his fans. If the car is better in 2011 I think we'll see a much better performing Michael.
If he does falter, I believe by mid-season he'll be offered the same squeeze play Ferrari presented that triggered his early retirement.
sessions
Quote:The point in Ross´s saying is that if he wasnt MS he would be sacked.
But he is!!
And in Plain English.
"If he wasn't my old mate, yes he would have been sacked due to his poor performance."
That's just my point, Ross is keeping him due to their personal relationship rather than his worth to the team. If it was anyone else he would have been dropped due to poor performance. That is exactly what is holding the team back.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
I see what you are saying, but in our world it still comes down to the old saying "It's not what you know, but who you know."
Plus my 2 cents that I feel even with the lack of performance Michael's experience was still an asset to the team in many areas out side of point gathering. Even if he had matched Nico's point production they would have not finished higher than they did.
Besides that our forum may be one of those boring ones. We got two drivers that can stir the pot and turn in exciting drives at the drop of a hat.
I hope both guys have a car and a fire under them in 2011.
sessions
Plus my 2 cents that I feel even with the lack of performance Michael's experience was still an asset to the team in many areas out side of point gathering. Even if he had matched Nico's point production they would have not finished higher than they did.
Besides that our forum may be one of those boring ones. We got two drivers that can stir the pot and turn in exciting drives at the drop of a hat.
I hope both guys have a car and a fire under them in 2011.
sessions
Wednesday Nov 24
Hamilton: Lewis helps girlfriend with acting advice ? He is helping her read her lines for MEN IN BLACK 3
Vettel: "I will rock Berlin." Seb will drive his Red Bull in front of Brandenburg Gate on the "Fan Mile" generally reserved for German football teams celebrations.
Rubens: Is training for 500 mile Granja Viana Kart Race this coming Saturday.
Ferrari: Prepares for the four day end of season Gala in Valencia
Mercedes: Haug says "Currently no contract" between ex-Williams driver Nico Hulkenberg. Haug added, he would be better off taking a lesser seat in F1.
Toro Rosso: Tost feels Alguersuari will have a strong 2011
Sutil: Would like a top team seat, but is happy at Force India
BBC F1 news
sessions
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Hamilton: Lewis helps girlfriend with acting advice ? He is helping her read her lines for MEN IN BLACK 3
Vettel: "I will rock Berlin." Seb will drive his Red Bull in front of Brandenburg Gate on the "Fan Mile" generally reserved for German football teams celebrations.
Rubens: Is training for 500 mile Granja Viana Kart Race this coming Saturday.
Ferrari: Prepares for the four day end of season Gala in Valencia
Mercedes: Haug says "Currently no contract" between ex-Williams driver Nico Hulkenberg. Haug added, he would be better off taking a lesser seat in F1.
Toro Rosso: Tost feels Alguersuari will have a strong 2011
Sutil: Would like a top team seat, but is happy at Force India
BBC F1 news
sessions
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Nov 25
USGP: Still moving forward
Button: Prior experience with KERS will give McLaren a boost
Schumacher/Massa: Both hope Pirelli will help shake up the competitive order.
Ferrari: Tech director Aldo Costa says 2011 will start "a new era" for solving problems with their method of working and an outdated wind tunnel.
Liuzzi/Sutil: Waiting for confirmation @ FI.
Maldonado: Feels he's convinced Williams of a seat providing he comes up with sponsorship money- upwards of 15 million euro's.
Adrien Newey : Says he's never seen a season with so much "petty finger pointing in the paddock" over car legality.
BBC F1 news
sessions
USGP: Still moving forward
Button: Prior experience with KERS will give McLaren a boost
Schumacher/Massa: Both hope Pirelli will help shake up the competitive order.
Ferrari: Tech director Aldo Costa says 2011 will start "a new era" for solving problems with their method of working and an outdated wind tunnel.
Liuzzi/Sutil: Waiting for confirmation @ FI.
Maldonado: Feels he's convinced Williams of a seat providing he comes up with sponsorship money- upwards of 15 million euro's.
Adrien Newey : Says he's never seen a season with so much "petty finger pointing in the paddock" over car legality.
BBC F1 news
sessions
November 26
Hulkenberg: He continues talks with Force India
Petrov: Head honcho Gerard Lopez @ Renault says Vitaly must answer inconsistency questions about his 2010 performance.
Webber: Horner expects Mark to fight even harder in 2011.
Kovalainen: No rest as he readies himself for Race of Champions
Source; BBC Sport news
sessions
Hulkenberg: He continues talks with Force India
Petrov: Head honcho Gerard Lopez @ Renault says Vitaly must answer inconsistency questions about his 2010 performance.
Webber: Horner expects Mark to fight even harder in 2011.
Kovalainen: No rest as he readies himself for Race of Champions
Source; BBC Sport news
sessions
Dec 3 2010
Will things have slowed somewhat, but here are the Rumours for today according to the BBC sport news. Full stories can be read there.
Jensen Button: Jen said "He had a good day in the simulator, but the airport to his home in Guernsey was closed due to bad weather.
Alonso : "Very pleased" was his comment after finding out the FIA team principles voted him the best driver of the year.
Sauber: They will be the 1st team to launch in 2011 on Jan.31 @ Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia Spain.
Luca di Montezemolo : Is considering running for pubic office in Italy, thus leaving Ferrari.
Joe Seward Blog : Lotus and Renault conversations remain complicated.
Trulli/ Kovalainen : To attend their staff Xmas Party @ Carrow Road home of Norwich City FC.
sessions
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Will things have slowed somewhat, but here are the Rumours for today according to the BBC sport news. Full stories can be read there.
Jensen Button: Jen said "He had a good day in the simulator, but the airport to his home in Guernsey was closed due to bad weather.
Alonso : "Very pleased" was his comment after finding out the FIA team principles voted him the best driver of the year.
Sauber: They will be the 1st team to launch in 2011 on Jan.31 @ Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia Spain.
Luca di Montezemolo : Is considering running for pubic office in Italy, thus leaving Ferrari.
Joe Seward Blog : Lotus and Renault conversations remain complicated.
Trulli/ Kovalainen : To attend their staff Xmas Party @ Carrow Road home of Norwich City FC.
sessions
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Sunday Dec.5,2010
Slow weekend.
Max Mosley; F1 could lose 3 teams, plus the calendar is in danger of becoming to long.
Proton: Confirms it is keen to undertake a partial take over of Renault F1.
Formula 1: Is planning a future race in Cape Town, South Africa.
Luca Badoer: Is leaving Ferrari as a test driver.
BBC Sport News
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Slow weekend.
Max Mosley; F1 could lose 3 teams, plus the calendar is in danger of becoming to long.
Proton: Confirms it is keen to undertake a partial take over of Renault F1.
Formula 1: Is planning a future race in Cape Town, South Africa.
Luca Badoer: Is leaving Ferrari as a test driver.
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Monday Dec. 6, 2010
Rubens: says he's in the best physical shape of his 18 year career.
Vettel: No lingering tensions between he and Webber.
Vettel: Autosport Awards named him international race driver of the year.
Austrailia: Melbourne race organizers ensure the 2011 GP can go forward.
Newey: Red Bull chief said the best thing was taking on the big teams and beating them.
Heidfeld : Nick is interested in DTM in 2012 when BMW returns.
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Rubens: says he's in the best physical shape of his 18 year career.
Vettel: No lingering tensions between he and Webber.
Vettel: Autosport Awards named him international race driver of the year.
Austrailia: Melbourne race organizers ensure the 2011 GP can go forward.
Newey: Red Bull chief said the best thing was taking on the big teams and beating them.
Heidfeld : Nick is interested in DTM in 2012 when BMW returns.
BBC Sport News.
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Dec. 7 2010
McLaren: more whispers that the 2011 car could be a winner.
Hulkenberg: Confident he will get a race seat next year.
Peter de la Rosa: may be forced to test drive @ McLaren, but will continue his F1 driving aspirations.
Kobayashi; reckons he and Sauber can take a significant step forward.
Kubica: Happy Birthday ! He turns 26 today.
Damon Hill: Vettel will be stronger next year.
Source: BBC Sport news.
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McLaren: more whispers that the 2011 car could be a winner.
Hulkenberg: Confident he will get a race seat next year.
Peter de la Rosa: may be forced to test drive @ McLaren, but will continue his F1 driving aspirations.
Kobayashi; reckons he and Sauber can take a significant step forward.
Kubica: Happy Birthday ! He turns 26 today.
Damon Hill: Vettel will be stronger next year.
Source: BBC Sport news.
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Dec.8, 2010
Nelson Piquet Jr: NP talks of his fateful decision to crash.
"I hit the beginning of the 14th lap and it felt like my heart might jump out of my body. I was incredibly scared, it was like a dream. I felt no impact, but the adrenalin was pumping."
Webber: Defends decision to not tell RB of his shoulder facture.
Rubens: Williams has asked him to lose a few pounds to negate the weight of KERs.
Vettel: Finds his first 2 weeks as WDC "Very exhausting" He is already training to be physically stronger for next season
Mansell: Looking forward to a "Incredible" 2011.
Full stories @ BBC Sport.
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Nelson Piquet Jr: NP talks of his fateful decision to crash.
"I hit the beginning of the 14th lap and it felt like my heart might jump out of my body. I was incredibly scared, it was like a dream. I felt no impact, but the adrenalin was pumping."
Webber: Defends decision to not tell RB of his shoulder facture.
Rubens: Williams has asked him to lose a few pounds to negate the weight of KERs.
Vettel: Finds his first 2 weeks as WDC "Very exhausting" He is already training to be physically stronger for next season
Mansell: Looking forward to a "Incredible" 2011.
Full stories @ BBC Sport.
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08/12/2010 19:24
About Webber, i think he just makes excuses for his failure.
Sad really.
Williams: the minimum weight is already raised by 20kg so maybe it was just gentle way to say: Barri you are too fat,kjäh kjäh...
p.s. we just had a healthy babyboy 6.12!!!
Sad really.
Williams: the minimum weight is already raised by 20kg so maybe it was just gentle way to say: Barri you are too fat,kjäh kjäh...
p.s. we just had a healthy babyboy 6.12!!!
Timba 7
Congrats !!! Oh no ! Another mini Timba .......
Happy he's healthy and raring to go.
Merry (early) Christmas.
Time you get busy and let the wife recover.
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Congrats !!! Oh no ! Another mini Timba .......
Happy he's healthy and raring to go.
Merry (early) Christmas.
Time you get busy and let the wife recover.
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Dec.9, 2010
Hulkenberg: Force India is his "best shot"
Hamilton: Has positive reports of McLarens 2011 preparations.
Lotus Renault: Gerard Lopez majority shareholder wants to keep Petrov, but team boss Eric Boullier says " We're clearly considering different options, but Vitaly is one of the strong ones and could remain.
Group Lotus; Chief Dany Bahar says the company ultimately wants to take full ownership of Lotus Renault F1 team from the Genii Capital Firm.
Mike Gascoyne : His twitter survey results were 77% prefer the Green and Yellow car over the Black and Gold.
Maldonado : He will have some heavyweght backing. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says the whole nation is supporting the rookie.
Good bye to Luca Badoer.
Source BBC Sport News.
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Hulkenberg: Force India is his "best shot"
Hamilton: Has positive reports of McLarens 2011 preparations.
Lotus Renault: Gerard Lopez majority shareholder wants to keep Petrov, but team boss Eric Boullier says " We're clearly considering different options, but Vitaly is one of the strong ones and could remain.
Group Lotus; Chief Dany Bahar says the company ultimately wants to take full ownership of Lotus Renault F1 team from the Genii Capital Firm.
Mike Gascoyne : His twitter survey results were 77% prefer the Green and Yellow car over the Black and Gold.
Maldonado : He will have some heavyweght backing. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says the whole nation is supporting the rookie.
Good bye to Luca Badoer.
Source BBC Sport News.
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Hope the Hulk gets a ride...he deserves another shot.
Did anyone else notice the LADA logos gone from the Lotus Renault when the new black/gold livery shown? Or did I just miss it?
Somehow I am not confident Petrov will be around in the Renault, but possibly the Virgin...??? I don't know.
I guess we should add "speculation" to this with my post...
Did anyone else notice the LADA logos gone from the Lotus Renault when the new black/gold livery shown? Or did I just miss it?
Somehow I am not confident Petrov will be around in the Renault, but possibly the Virgin...??? I don't know.
I guess we should add "speculation" to this with my post...
Yeah,
I sure hope he gets a ride as well. The non pay talent is vital to F1. This whole pay driver thing rubs me the wrong way.
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I sure hope he gets a ride as well. The non pay talent is vital to F1. This whole pay driver thing rubs me the wrong way.
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Dec.10,2010
Hispania; Up for sale ! ?
Team Lotus: On target to launch next month.
David Hunt: After selling the rights to the historic Team Lotus name to Lotus Racing says "The two Lotus's are confusing the public" and are "effectively creating a declaration of war by Proton." he added.
Jos Verestappen: Reckons Petrov is F1's worst driver.
Anthony Davis: is doing his bit to improve competition in F1 by promoting overtaking.
source: BBC Sport news for full stories
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Hispania; Up for sale ! ?
Team Lotus: On target to launch next month.
David Hunt: After selling the rights to the historic Team Lotus name to Lotus Racing says "The two Lotus's are confusing the public" and are "effectively creating a declaration of war by Proton." he added.
Jos Verestappen: Reckons Petrov is F1's worst driver.
Anthony Davis: is doing his bit to improve competition in F1 by promoting overtaking.
source: BBC Sport news for full stories
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Thanks Guys!!!!
Wife is still at hospital but she is now healing fast. So im very optimistic.
Another Timba is fine and healthy. I think he and my older boy will do great in this weird world of ours.
Wife is still at hospital but she is now healing fast. So im very optimistic.
Another Timba is fine and healthy. I think he and my older boy will do great in this weird world of ours.
Where was my manners the other day...congrats Timba!! Glad to hear all are happy and healthy.
Dec. 14, 2010
Luca di Montezemolo: Joked, Massa didn't show up for the second half of the season, but sent his brother instead.
Vietnam GP: New track in the works ?
Korean GP: GP organizer Yung Cho Chung says he has no doubts his event has a bright future.
Renault: Team chairman Gerard Lopez says neither his tie-up with Group Lotus or rival Team Lotus has the right to claim the heritage of Colin Chapman's legendary effort.
Source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Luca di Montezemolo: Joked, Massa didn't show up for the second half of the season, but sent his brother instead.
Vietnam GP: New track in the works ?
Korean GP: GP organizer Yung Cho Chung says he has no doubts his event has a bright future.
Renault: Team chairman Gerard Lopez says neither his tie-up with Group Lotus or rival Team Lotus has the right to claim the heritage of Colin Chapman's legendary effort.
Source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Vietnam? Will there be any European tracks left when Bernie is done chasing the money?
I kind of thought after he was asked to move over that Massa was phoning it in too...I guess I was not the only one to notice.
You don't go from being a guy at the front to struggling for points like that without a serious lack of desire.
I kind of thought after he was asked to move over that Massa was phoning it in too...I guess I was not the only one to notice.
You don't go from being a guy at the front to struggling for points like that without a serious lack of desire.
Dec.15, 2010
Toro Roso: Jaime Alguersuari says next years championship will be between Hamilton and Alonso.
Ferrari: Luca di Montezemolo will push fot the top teams to field 3 cars and testing limits being relaxed.
Liuzzi: expects a seat @ Force India.
McLaren: First F1 team to earn Carbon Test certification.
US GP: organizers have the green light to begin work.
Netherlands driver G van der Garde still in the hunt for a seat @ Virgin.
HRT: Colin Kolles has shrugged off questions concerning his teams survival. Needs more experienced drivers.
Source and Full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Toro Roso: Jaime Alguersuari says next years championship will be between Hamilton and Alonso.
Ferrari: Luca di Montezemolo will push fot the top teams to field 3 cars and testing limits being relaxed.
Liuzzi: expects a seat @ Force India.
McLaren: First F1 team to earn Carbon Test certification.
US GP: organizers have the green light to begin work.
Netherlands driver G van der Garde still in the hunt for a seat @ Virgin.
HRT: Colin Kolles has shrugged off questions concerning his teams survival. Needs more experienced drivers.
Source and Full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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The European menu seems to be drying up. Even with these races in the east we in North America see the broadcast at awkward time slots. I wish the drivers would protest driving into the falling sunlight and during the late afternoon rain downfalls just so Europe gets a healthy viewing time.
Sorry to all mY European friends but the rest of us have lost major sleep watching races for decades. You guys can get up a wee early or stay up a little later now and then. The rings under your eyes don't happen until the 15th or 16th race.
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Sorry to all mY European friends but the rest of us have lost major sleep watching races for decades. You guys can get up a wee early or stay up a little later now and then. The rings under your eyes don't happen until the 15th or 16th race.
lol
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It would be much better if all races were at Silverstone, Donnington, Snetterton, Malory, Brands hatch - Maybe one at Spa LOL
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
Dec.16, 2010
Group Lotus: Dany Bahar says he's happy with his company just being an F1 sponsor and shareholder for now, and accepts people calling his Lotus backed outfit 'Renault"
Team Lotus: Boss Tony Fernandes insists that his squad has the right to use the iconic name in F1 in the wake of Lotus Cars buying into Renault F1.
Stefano Domenicali: Says as the F1 calendar expands it is inevitable there will be only one race per country. This would rule out the moot race in Rome in 2013.
Jean-Francois Caubet: Renault GM justified Renault's decision to sell it's stake to Genii Capital and Lotus. It allows Renault F1 to become a profit centre through engine sales.
Source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Group Lotus: Dany Bahar says he's happy with his company just being an F1 sponsor and shareholder for now, and accepts people calling his Lotus backed outfit 'Renault"
Team Lotus: Boss Tony Fernandes insists that his squad has the right to use the iconic name in F1 in the wake of Lotus Cars buying into Renault F1.
Stefano Domenicali: Says as the F1 calendar expands it is inevitable there will be only one race per country. This would rule out the moot race in Rome in 2013.
Jean-Francois Caubet: Renault GM justified Renault's decision to sell it's stake to Genii Capital and Lotus. It allows Renault F1 to become a profit centre through engine sales.
Source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Danny Behr ???
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
If that's the look of the new Lotus teams they can enter 8 teams.
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Dec.17,2010
Sir Stirling Moss: believes the FIA's stricter rules stance in dirty driving should cut Michael Schumacher down to size.
Hamilton: On paper next years regulations look set to promote closer and more exciting racing.
Petrov: Will confirm his future plans next week.
Luca di Montezemolo: Wants a greater share of the spoils or Ferrari will set up a series of their own in 2013.
Ferrari: Alonso and Massa will start the season as equals.
Toro Rosso: Launch on Feb.1 @ Valencia.
McLaren: Will make a racing version of their MP4-12C.
Source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Sir Stirling Moss: believes the FIA's stricter rules stance in dirty driving should cut Michael Schumacher down to size.
Hamilton: On paper next years regulations look set to promote closer and more exciting racing.
Petrov: Will confirm his future plans next week.
Luca di Montezemolo: Wants a greater share of the spoils or Ferrari will set up a series of their own in 2013.
Ferrari: Alonso and Massa will start the season as equals.
Toro Rosso: Launch on Feb.1 @ Valencia.
McLaren: Will make a racing version of their MP4-12C.
Source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Thank you Contrarian. I appreciate it!!
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I rather see nasty driving rule change affecting on Webber.
Im getting signs more and more about Hammi and Macca been strong for 08 was because of the Ferrari docs. I see Hammis value going downhill. They were not so strong 09-10 and now basically Ferrari got Pat Fry. And with Pirelli KERs etc. the Ferrari docs are worthless. But its Macca and they surely can do miracles. But i doubt the 2011.
Petrov who?? Oh the one who outdrove Alonso, surely he will have contract
@Ferrari.. I dont see Ferraris legacy trashed by this little man.
@Equality
If they didnt have the equality when team orders were banned, why would they have now when team orders are ok. What a @#$%&.
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I rather see nasty driving rule change affecting on Webber.
Im getting signs more and more about Hammi and Macca been strong for 08 was because of the Ferrari docs. I see Hammis value going downhill. They were not so strong 09-10 and now basically Ferrari got Pat Fry. And with Pirelli KERs etc. the Ferrari docs are worthless. But its Macca and they surely can do miracles. But i doubt the 2011.
Petrov who?? Oh the one who outdrove Alonso, surely he will have contract
@Ferrari.. I dont see Ferraris legacy trashed by this little man.
@Equality
If they didnt have the equality when team orders were banned, why would they have now when team orders are ok. What a @#$%&.
Dec. 20, 2010
Alonso: has a special Xmas gift for his fans. He hopes to win next years world championship.
Alonso: believes KERS & moveable rear wing will improve overtaking.
Vettel: Sends Christmas Greetings to his fans.
McLaren: Whitemarsh will continue as FOTA"s chairman.
Thailand & Vietnam hope to become new F1 race sites.
Webber: drove his Red Bull through the streets of Bangkok.
Lucas di Grassi: wins Massa's annual charity karting event.
Source and full stories. BBC Sport News.
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Alonso: has a special Xmas gift for his fans. He hopes to win next years world championship.
Alonso: believes KERS & moveable rear wing will improve overtaking.
Vettel: Sends Christmas Greetings to his fans.
McLaren: Whitemarsh will continue as FOTA"s chairman.
Thailand & Vietnam hope to become new F1 race sites.
Webber: drove his Red Bull through the streets of Bangkok.
Lucas di Grassi: wins Massa's annual charity karting event.
Source and full stories. BBC Sport News.
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Alonso what a t.w.a.t. Cant he just shut up already.
He blew his 2010 christmas gift by getting stuck behind the Petrov. 2011 Will be MGP year, so the gift is aimed for us.
KERS and Pirelli will make F60 to return.
@Vettel, he did give his fans an early present. I think its better than giving false hopes like Alsonso the BAnk does.
Massa was number 2, who could have guessed??
Di Grassi is faster than You!! Ridicules.
He blew his 2010 christmas gift by getting stuck behind the Petrov. 2011 Will be MGP year, so the gift is aimed for us.
KERS and Pirelli will make F60 to return.
@Vettel, he did give his fans an early present. I think its better than giving false hopes like Alsonso the BAnk does.
Massa was number 2, who could have guessed??
Di Grassi is faster than You!! Ridicules.
Dec.22,2010
Rosberg: is confident Mercedes can improve." I think we have the best people starting off with our (team boss) Ross (Brawn)
Virgin: will not use KER's in 2011
Roman Grojean: says Pirelli's have improved after putting them through their paces in Bahrain last week.
Ron Dennis: reckons his successor Martin Whitmarsh is much better at managing two world champions.
Button: he and his girlfriend model Jessica Michibata took part in their first Triathlon in Perth Australia .
Source & Full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Rosberg: is confident Mercedes can improve." I think we have the best people starting off with our (team boss) Ross (Brawn)
Virgin: will not use KER's in 2011
Roman Grojean: says Pirelli's have improved after putting them through their paces in Bahrain last week.
Ron Dennis: reckons his successor Martin Whitmarsh is much better at managing two world champions.
Button: he and his girlfriend model Jessica Michibata took part in their first Triathlon in Perth Australia .
Source & Full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Dec.23,2010
Schumacher: No regrets on returning, looking forward to 2011.
Montezemolo: Vettel will drive a red F1 car, sooner or later.
Hispania: Will be on the grid next season; despite Toyota collapse.
Sauber: both drivers were in for seat fittings.
D'Ambrosio: told Belguim TV station RTL that there was
"a commercial aspect" to him securing a drive at Virgin.
Reports say 5m euros.
Ukraine: is the latest country hoping to host an F1 race by building a circuit ready for 2014.
Kovalainen: will continue to train over the Christmas break.
Source and Full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Schumacher: No regrets on returning, looking forward to 2011.
Montezemolo: Vettel will drive a red F1 car, sooner or later.
Hispania: Will be on the grid next season; despite Toyota collapse.
Sauber: both drivers were in for seat fittings.
D'Ambrosio: told Belguim TV station RTL that there was
"a commercial aspect" to him securing a drive at Virgin.
Reports say 5m euros.
Ukraine: is the latest country hoping to host an F1 race by building a circuit ready for 2014.
Kovalainen: will continue to train over the Christmas break.
Source and Full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Dec.26, 2010
Not much to report. Hope everyone had a great Xmas and your belly's are full plus you have presents galore.
One item of none related F1 news :
Hugh Hefner: 84 of Playboy fame got engaged to his 24 Playmate girlfriend over the holidays.
How some people slide through life is nothing less than extra ordinary.
P.S. I think I'll throw away most of my clothes, put on my pajama's and hope when I awake my surroundings have turned into a mansion full of Playmates and my bank account can easily support an F1 team. lol
Merry Christmas, sessions
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Not much to report. Hope everyone had a great Xmas and your belly's are full plus you have presents galore.
One item of none related F1 news :
Hugh Hefner: 84 of Playboy fame got engaged to his 24 Playmate girlfriend over the holidays.
How some people slide through life is nothing less than extra ordinary.
P.S. I think I'll throw away most of my clothes, put on my pajama's and hope when I awake my surroundings have turned into a mansion full of Playmates and my bank account can easily support an F1 team. lol
Merry Christmas, sessions
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HRT boss slams sponsors
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Are these the ramblings of a dying team or are they going to continue to be an embarrassment until someone pays them big money to get rid of them?
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Are these the ramblings of a dying team or are they going to continue to be an embarrassment until someone pays them big money to get rid of them?
Advertising and Sponsorship has always been somewhat a mystery to me. How do you really gauge returns for expenditures.
Millions for 30 second ad during the Super Bowl ?
Thousands for a decal on a remote part of an F1 car traveling at 270 kms in midfield amongst three other cars ?
Just because a person is inundated with commercials doesn't mean they will be running out tomorrow and buying their product or service. does it ?
In fact if the same commercial is overdone it almost makes me avoid the product at times.
How about you ?
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Millions for 30 second ad during the Super Bowl ?
Thousands for a decal on a remote part of an F1 car traveling at 270 kms in midfield amongst three other cars ?
Just because a person is inundated with commercials doesn't mean they will be running out tomorrow and buying their product or service. does it ?
In fact if the same commercial is overdone it almost makes me avoid the product at times.
How about you ?
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Dec.27,2010
Alonso: not worried if Vettel was his team mate @ Ferrari
Buemi: honing his skills on a F1 computer game challenging all-comers.
Mosley: says the effect of F1's resource ristriction is "minimal." He added he did not try to push through a budget cap because Ferrari was opposed to it.
Pirelli: has completed a 5 day tyre test in Bahrain.
Webber: says he has fallen for his new pure-breed cat.
Chapman Family: has now officially said they are in favour of Group Lotus to carry the Chapman name.
Source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Alonso: not worried if Vettel was his team mate @ Ferrari
Buemi: honing his skills on a F1 computer game challenging all-comers.
Mosley: says the effect of F1's resource ristriction is "minimal." He added he did not try to push through a budget cap because Ferrari was opposed to it.
Pirelli: has completed a 5 day tyre test in Bahrain.
Webber: says he has fallen for his new pure-breed cat.
Chapman Family: has now officially said they are in favour of Group Lotus to carry the Chapman name.
Source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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In addition to today's lead story snippet about Alonso's comment he says the following:
Fernando Alonso says he would not be worried about being team-mates with Sebastian Vettel if the world champion were to switch to Ferrari in the future. "I do not have anything in particular to say on this," Alonso said. "I would not have any problem nor fear to be faced with any team-mate because I never have. None of my team-mates has ever scored even a point more than me."
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
I was under the impression Lewis beat him; or is my memory gone south ?
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Fernando Alonso says he would not be worried about being team-mates with Sebastian Vettel if the world champion were to switch to Ferrari in the future. "I do not have anything in particular to say on this," Alonso said. "I would not have any problem nor fear to be faced with any team-mate because I never have. None of my team-mates has ever scored even a point more than me."
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
I was under the impression Lewis beat him; or is my memory gone south ?
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well, technicaly nando is correct, he tied on points with the rookie racing in his first f1 season .... (lost on possitions countback). all his other teammates were journeymen at best.
festive regards tt
festive regards tt
Thanks tt,
For sure on his other team mates except for three races.
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For sure on his other team mates except for three races.
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Dec.30, 2010
Not much going on today. Nothing new at BBC Sport News.
Formula 1 update says HRT was use their 2010 car chassis in first practice.
Ross Brawn says not to expect miracles in 2011 even though they started early developing the car. They don't have the money nor the employee's as the three teams in front of them.
Although he does feel the team will make a good step forward.
P.S. Mansell feels Vettel's winning the title was good for F1.
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Not much going on today. Nothing new at BBC Sport News.
Formula 1 update says HRT was use their 2010 car chassis in first practice.
Ross Brawn says not to expect miracles in 2011 even though they started early developing the car. They don't have the money nor the employee's as the three teams in front of them.
Although he does feel the team will make a good step forward.
P.S. Mansell feels Vettel's winning the title was good for F1.
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..and the hype vanished.
Damn you Ross, have you lost your magic?!?!
Lets hope he is just chaking the pressure off and playing some media games. Or else 2011 its going to be MS vs. Nico bashing all year long again. I rather would be celebrating podium finishes and possible race wins. (maybe even 1-2 domination
)
Anyways.. Happy New Year!!!!
Dec.31,2010
Well this is it for 2010, Things will be heating up in F1.
Brawn: "I will not resign until the team is successful."
di Resta: "crossing his fingers" that he will get a ride @ Force India.
Ferrari: passed first safety test despite a crack in monocoque
Team Lotus: Two years until wind tunnel is up and running.
Austin Texas: Work fully underway on F1 track.
Button: in Hawaii and loving it.
Hamilton: "just chillin" and enjoying the break.
Pirelli: will test wet weather tyres in January in Abu Dhabi.
Jackie Stewart: the current crop of Fi drivers are the best field ever.
Full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Well this is it for 2010, Things will be heating up in F1.
Brawn: "I will not resign until the team is successful."
di Resta: "crossing his fingers" that he will get a ride @ Force India.
Ferrari: passed first safety test despite a crack in monocoque
Team Lotus: Two years until wind tunnel is up and running.
Austin Texas: Work fully underway on F1 track.
Button: in Hawaii and loving it.
Hamilton: "just chillin" and enjoying the break.
Pirelli: will test wet weather tyres in January in Abu Dhabi.
Jackie Stewart: the current crop of Fi drivers are the best field ever.
Full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Jan,3,2011
Ferrari: will launch the final week of January.
Paul di Resta: will get race seat at Force India.Heidfeld will be their test driver.
Ferrari: may try to delay the scheduled 2013 introduction of the 4 cylinder Turbo charged engine.
Barrichello: feels the FW33 will be more consistently competitive than before.
Toro Rosso:set to be purchased by Arab investors.
source and full stories: BBC Sport News
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Ferrari: will launch the final week of January.
Paul di Resta: will get race seat at Force India.Heidfeld will be their test driver.
Ferrari: may try to delay the scheduled 2013 introduction of the 4 cylinder Turbo charged engine.
Barrichello: feels the FW33 will be more consistently competitive than before.
Toro Rosso:set to be purchased by Arab investors.
source and full stories: BBC Sport News
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Jan.4,2011
Stefano Domenicali: considered walking in 2010.
Tony Fernandes: of Team Lotus hails 2013 engine regulations.
USGP: continues work on new track in earnest.
Hulkenberg: will not decide his future until mid-January
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Stefano Domenicali: considered walking in 2010.
Tony Fernandes: of Team Lotus hails 2013 engine regulations.
USGP: continues work on new track in earnest.
Hulkenberg: will not decide his future until mid-January
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Jan.5,2011
Renault will unveil their new BLACK & GOLD livery January 13.
Liuzzi: has had no talks with Force India about ending his contract.
Petrov: is to receive funds from state-run high tech company, Rostekhnolgi brokered by PM Putin.
Button: still in Hawaii working out.
Trulli: "money plays too large a role" in young drivers graduating to F1 these days.
Mediterranean Island of Mallorca plans to build an F1 track for 2012, but still lacks the required funding.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Renault will unveil their new BLACK & GOLD livery January 13.
Liuzzi: has had no talks with Force India about ending his contract.
Petrov: is to receive funds from state-run high tech company, Rostekhnolgi brokered by PM Putin.
Button: still in Hawaii working out.
Trulli: "money plays too large a role" in young drivers graduating to F1 these days.
Mediterranean Island of Mallorca plans to build an F1 track for 2012, but still lacks the required funding.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Jan.6,2011
Red Bull: have rejected the idea of losing more key staff after the departure of Neil Martin.
Button: riding with Lance Armstrong in Hawaii to continue his training.
McLaren: say's they will not abandon their trademark chrome livery.
Nico Rosberg: expects winning in 2011.
Brawn: "Nico is a world championship-calibre driver."
India: construction is on schedule for their 1st GP on Oct. 20, 2011.
Rome: residents of Rome (Esposizione Universale Roma) EUR district are in favor of hosting a GP.
Williams: Maldonado will demonstrate a Williams in his home country of Venezuela Feb.14, 2011.
McLaren: Martin Whitmarsh has become Patron of F1 in schools programme for encouraging engineering science and technology.
Vettel: has been named European Sportsman of the year.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Red Bull: have rejected the idea of losing more key staff after the departure of Neil Martin.
Button: riding with Lance Armstrong in Hawaii to continue his training.
McLaren: say's they will not abandon their trademark chrome livery.
Nico Rosberg: expects winning in 2011.
Brawn: "Nico is a world championship-calibre driver."
India: construction is on schedule for their 1st GP on Oct. 20, 2011.
Rome: residents of Rome (Esposizione Universale Roma) EUR district are in favor of hosting a GP.
Williams: Maldonado will demonstrate a Williams in his home country of Venezuela Feb.14, 2011.
McLaren: Martin Whitmarsh has become Patron of F1 in schools programme for encouraging engineering science and technology.
Vettel: has been named European Sportsman of the year.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Jan.7,2011
Qartar: hopes to join Abu Dhabi and Bahrain as a host location for an F1 race.
Ferrari: confident in improving aerodynamics in 2011.
Montezemolo: says GP's should be run later in the day.
HRT: team owner Jose Carabante insists he is close to a deal to bring fresh investment to his team.
Ron Dennis: rates the first 10 drivers with Niki Lauda, and he names his top three drivers.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Qartar: hopes to join Abu Dhabi and Bahrain as a host location for an F1 race.
Ferrari: confident in improving aerodynamics in 2011.
Montezemolo: says GP's should be run later in the day.
HRT: team owner Jose Carabante insists he is close to a deal to bring fresh investment to his team.
Ron Dennis: rates the first 10 drivers with Niki Lauda, and he names his top three drivers.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Jan.8,2011
McLaren: will use an interim car for the first tests and will launch in Berlin on February 4th.
Sauber: will use new Italian lightweight fireproof overalls.
Raikkonen: insists he did not spend 2010 wishing he was in F1.
HRT: Colin Kolles has hinted Liuzzi is on his shopping list.
Chandhok: has his sights on being Team Lotus's test driver.
source: BBC Sport News.
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McLaren: will use an interim car for the first tests and will launch in Berlin on February 4th.
Sauber: will use new Italian lightweight fireproof overalls.
Raikkonen: insists he did not spend 2010 wishing he was in F1.
HRT: Colin Kolles has hinted Liuzzi is on his shopping list.
Chandhok: has his sights on being Team Lotus's test driver.
source: BBC Sport News.
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Jan.9,2011
Red Bull: have dismissed suggestions of (over spending) last year.
Red Bull: 2011 car is on course to be ready for Feb.1
Team Lotus: Jarno Trulli says too many changes and two teams carrying the Lotus name is "embarrassing & surreal."
Mark Webber: says it's not possible to be close friends with rivals in F1. "In the end you are on your own."
All F1 teams are slow to pay their bills with exception of Red Bull. They are the only team to pay on time.
Force India: have made changes to their engineering management.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Red Bull: have dismissed suggestions of (over spending) last year.
Red Bull: 2011 car is on course to be ready for Feb.1
Team Lotus: Jarno Trulli says too many changes and two teams carrying the Lotus name is "embarrassing & surreal."
Mark Webber: says it's not possible to be close friends with rivals in F1. "In the end you are on your own."
All F1 teams are slow to pay their bills with exception of Red Bull. They are the only team to pay on time.
Force India: have made changes to their engineering management.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Jan.10,2005
Red Bull: Helmut Marko has played down chances of Vettel going to Ferrari in the near future.
He also said Red Bull "will need every minute to get ready for the pre-season testing.
Ferrari: A new team uniform & logo will be worn by the drivers during the teams annual PR event in Madonna di Campiglio ski resort.
Button: gets ready for another training ride in Hawaii with Lance Armstrong.
source & full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Red Bull: Helmut Marko has played down chances of Vettel going to Ferrari in the near future.
He also said Red Bull "will need every minute to get ready for the pre-season testing.
Ferrari: A new team uniform & logo will be worn by the drivers during the teams annual PR event in Madonna di Campiglio ski resort.
Button: gets ready for another training ride in Hawaii with Lance Armstrong.
source & full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Jan.12,2011
Ferrari: will unveil their F1 car on 28 Jan. @ Maranello.
Norbert Haug: told the German Press that Mercedes "has not made an offer"for Vettel.
Alonso: will rest a muscle lesion in his right leg and will not ski in the Wrooom 2011.
Petrov: will unveil the new Renault at the Autosport International show this Thursday in Birmingham.
Derek Gardner: who helped design Tyrrells in the 70's died at the age of 79.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Ferrari: will unveil their F1 car on 28 Jan. @ Maranello.
Norbert Haug: told the German Press that Mercedes "has not made an offer"for Vettel.
Alonso: will rest a muscle lesion in his right leg and will not ski in the Wrooom 2011.
Petrov: will unveil the new Renault at the Autosport International show this Thursday in Birmingham.
Derek Gardner: who helped design Tyrrells in the 70's died at the age of 79.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Jan.13, 2011
McLaren: the team plan to not use their new car in the 1st practice sessions is the right one in order to give Button and Lewis the best possible package in Bahrain.
Virgin: expecting large performance improvements in 2011.
Hamilton: Is training in snow covered mountains at 2600 to 3700 metres.
Renault: has revealed their definitive black and gold colour scheme.
Ecclestone: has written to the Mayor of Rome ruling out a GP in the Italian capital.
Massa: has this season to save his Ferrari career.
Ferrari: hopes to win both titles in 2011.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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McLaren: the team plan to not use their new car in the 1st practice sessions is the right one in order to give Button and Lewis the best possible package in Bahrain.
Virgin: expecting large performance improvements in 2011.
Hamilton: Is training in snow covered mountains at 2600 to 3700 metres.
Renault: has revealed their definitive black and gold colour scheme.
Ecclestone: has written to the Mayor of Rome ruling out a GP in the Italian capital.
Massa: has this season to save his Ferrari career.
Ferrari: hopes to win both titles in 2011.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Jan.14,2011
Montezemolo: in reference to Helmut Marko's comment about Vettel. "I see people who won world championships who don't quite know how to behave as champions."
Prodrive: Richards says his company will not consider F1 in 2012.
HRT: did offer to pay FOTA fees after leaving the organization,
Mercedes launch: February 1.
Alonso: sports a new look out of the Pirates of the Carribean.
Petrov: on Kubica, "If you are a team-mate with Robert, you can't learn anything from him because he is a closed person.
McLaren; director Paddy Lowe is confident the FIA will get a full grip on moveable wing rules in 2011.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Montezemolo: in reference to Helmut Marko's comment about Vettel. "I see people who won world championships who don't quite know how to behave as champions."
Prodrive: Richards says his company will not consider F1 in 2012.
HRT: did offer to pay FOTA fees after leaving the organization,
Mercedes launch: February 1.
Alonso: sports a new look out of the Pirates of the Carribean.
Petrov: on Kubica, "If you are a team-mate with Robert, you can't learn anything from him because he is a closed person.
McLaren; director Paddy Lowe is confident the FIA will get a full grip on moveable wing rules in 2011.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Jan.15,2011
Alonso: wins in ice cart racing over Massa, Hayden, and Rossi.
Maldonado: demonstrated his Williams in Venezuela.
FIA: Jean Todt's push to use experienced drivers as race stewards deemed a hugh success.
Martin Whitmarsh: believes 2011 could deliver an even closer championship race than last year.
C.Horner: hopes adjustable rear wings will not make F1 "artificial"
Luca di Montezemolo: believes it's better that F1 visits new nations than to add a Rome street race.
He also urges the F1 teams association FOTA to stay united.
source and full stories @ BBC News Sports
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Alonso: wins in ice cart racing over Massa, Hayden, and Rossi.
Maldonado: demonstrated his Williams in Venezuela.
FIA: Jean Todt's push to use experienced drivers as race stewards deemed a hugh success.
Martin Whitmarsh: believes 2011 could deliver an even closer championship race than last year.
C.Horner: hopes adjustable rear wings will not make F1 "artificial"
Luca di Montezemolo: believes it's better that F1 visits new nations than to add a Rome street race.
He also urges the F1 teams association FOTA to stay united.
source and full stories @ BBC News Sports
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Jan.17, 2011
Button: continues his training at home in Guernsey
Ecclestone: must keep working at 80 to fund the lifestyle of his daughters and ex-wife.
Alonso: feels he will have to change his driving style to adapt to the Pirelli's.
McLaren: test driver Gary Paffett insists car is on schedule.
Renault: Eric Boullier is working to get Grosjean back into F1,
he may become the teams reserve driver.
Virgin: car is on schedule.
Australian GP: Organisers will auction off rides in a two seater to raise funds.
Pat Symonds: hopes to return to F1 after crash-gate.
Comments.
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Button: continues his training at home in Guernsey
Ecclestone: must keep working at 80 to fund the lifestyle of his daughters and ex-wife.
Alonso: feels he will have to change his driving style to adapt to the Pirelli's.
McLaren: test driver Gary Paffett insists car is on schedule.
Renault: Eric Boullier is working to get Grosjean back into F1,
he may become the teams reserve driver.
Virgin: car is on schedule.
Australian GP: Organisers will auction off rides in a two seater to raise funds.
Pat Symonds: hopes to return to F1 after crash-gate.
Comments.
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Jan.18,2011
Valencia: will see both Red Bull and Williams launch their new cars on the first day of practice.
McLaren: remains secretive about the progress of their new car.
HRT: second drivers seat is up for grabs
Pedro de la Rosa: is "very satisfied" with the Pirelli wet weather tyre testing.
Nico Hulkenberg: has been linked a reserve driver role @ Force India.
Lotus name: will go to London High Court on Monday.
Renault: have already begun to rename their Enstone headquarters.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Valencia: will see both Red Bull and Williams launch their new cars on the first day of practice.
McLaren: remains secretive about the progress of their new car.
HRT: second drivers seat is up for grabs
Pedro de la Rosa: is "very satisfied" with the Pirelli wet weather tyre testing.
Nico Hulkenberg: has been linked a reserve driver role @ Force India.
Lotus name: will go to London High Court on Monday.
Renault: have already begun to rename their Enstone headquarters.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Jan.19,2011
Massa: Prepares @ Maranello
Lucas di Grassi: works for reserve driver role, unable to bring funding.
Whitmarsh: Backs Hamilton and knows he's determined to win.
Hamilton: spent Xmas Holidays high-altitude training in Colorado mountains under the eye of French Antti Vierula.
Button: celebrates his 31st birthday today.
Pirelli: to have a "strong package" in 2011.
FIA: will inspect the Shanghai Circuit in March before deciding to renew the tracks homologation license.
Peter de la Rosa: ruled out a drive with HRT in 2011.
Rud Bull: Helmut Marko wants to see reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo in a seat by 2012.
Glock: continues his normal training.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Massa: Prepares @ Maranello
Lucas di Grassi: works for reserve driver role, unable to bring funding.
Whitmarsh: Backs Hamilton and knows he's determined to win.
Hamilton: spent Xmas Holidays high-altitude training in Colorado mountains under the eye of French Antti Vierula.
Button: celebrates his 31st birthday today.
Pirelli: to have a "strong package" in 2011.
FIA: will inspect the Shanghai Circuit in March before deciding to renew the tracks homologation license.
Peter de la Rosa: ruled out a drive with HRT in 2011.
Rud Bull: Helmut Marko wants to see reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo in a seat by 2012.
Glock: continues his normal training.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Jan.20,2011
RB7: launch @ 8:30 am Feb.1
Webber: trains with Super League- Bradford Bulls in Lanzorte
McLaren: both drivers back to work @ Woking headquarters. Lewis will drive the new car first.
Team Lotus: boss Tony Fernandes, "we are building the right tree."
Pirelli: will colour code all tyres to assist fans. Super Soft, Soft, Medium, and Hard.
Nico Rosberg: attending the Mercedes Benz Fashion week in Berlin.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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RB7: launch @ 8:30 am Feb.1
Webber: trains with Super League- Bradford Bulls in Lanzorte
McLaren: both drivers back to work @ Woking headquarters. Lewis will drive the new car first.
Team Lotus: boss Tony Fernandes, "we are building the right tree."
Pirelli: will colour code all tyres to assist fans. Super Soft, Soft, Medium, and Hard.
Nico Rosberg: attending the Mercedes Benz Fashion week in Berlin.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Jan.21,2011
Virgin: launch date February 7
Button: Jensen's father reported his 150,000 pound Ferrari stolen, but in the end, he forgot where he parked it.
FIA and teams: will not allow the new movable wing to fail the sport.
HRT: has recruited concept designer Daniel Simon.
Nico Rosberg: will put the first miles on the new Mercedes W02.
FIA Institute: has chosen 19 drivers who will take part in a three-day shootout for the Young Drivers Excellence Academy.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Virgin: launch date February 7
Button: Jensen's father reported his 150,000 pound Ferrari stolen, but in the end, he forgot where he parked it.
FIA and teams: will not allow the new movable wing to fail the sport.
HRT: has recruited concept designer Daniel Simon.
Nico Rosberg: will put the first miles on the new Mercedes W02.
FIA Institute: has chosen 19 drivers who will take part in a three-day shootout for the Young Drivers Excellence Academy.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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I guess all the fame and fortune may effect the parents of F1 stars as it does the drivers themselves.
That is, Button senior must have tied on a good one to forget where he parked the Ferrari. Life's a @#$%&.lol
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That is, Button senior must have tied on a good one to forget where he parked the Ferrari. Life's a @#$%&.lol
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Jan.22,2011
Nico Rosberg: Why would Alonso say Michael was his "most dangerous" rival for 2011 ? It's "a bit strange" why would he not say Red Bull. "That would be so obvious."
F1: its global TV market audience increased to 527 million viewers in 2010.
Gehard Berger; does not see any chance "for other teams to beat Red Bull for the next few years."
He also added he will not return as a team owner because "I can't afford it." The sport has become too expensive.
Martin Brundle: will race in the Daytona 24 Hours next week.
He will be racing against the likes of Montoya and Franchitti etc, "oh dear," he says.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Nico Rosberg: Why would Alonso say Michael was his "most dangerous" rival for 2011 ? It's "a bit strange" why would he not say Red Bull. "That would be so obvious."
F1: its global TV market audience increased to 527 million viewers in 2010.
Gehard Berger; does not see any chance "for other teams to beat Red Bull for the next few years."
He also added he will not return as a team owner because "I can't afford it." The sport has become too expensive.
Martin Brundle: will race in the Daytona 24 Hours next week.
He will be racing against the likes of Montoya and Franchitti etc, "oh dear," he says.
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Well, I have to agree with Nico on this one. Red Bull is the force to contend with in the coming season.
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Well, I have to agree with Nico on this one. Red Bull is the force to contend with in the coming season.
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Well looks like Alonso I sowing MS death nail lol. Also it is a way to play mind games with Red Bull and Nico
It is a shame Nico took the bait but everyone else ignored him
Its interesting to note that when I posted the comment "Based on 2010 results, Webber is a far bigger threat to alonso than schumacher." in another thread, I was slated. Now posters are agreeing with me. I knew I was right.
Alonso was just winding up Red Bull, the Macca boys and Nico.
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Alonso was just winding up Red Bull, the Macca boys and Nico.
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Its interesting to note that when I posted the comment "Based on 2010 results, Webber is a far bigger threat to alonso than schumacher." in another thread, I was slated. Now posters are agreeing with me. I knew I was right.
Alonso was just winding up Red Bull, the Macca boys and Nico.
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No not really. No one agrees Webber was a bigger threat. Certainly Vettel and the Macca boys but Webber is weak and useless
I always said that Alonso made that comment at. Ferrari event as a Mark of respect for MS in PR terms. Massa made similar comments
Rosberg achieved a lot with a dog of a car but does not appear on any of the WDC's radars. Once he wins a race from his 92nd race onwards, then he will be considered
It will be nice if he can win before his 100th race, though
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Your right, I'm surprised Nico took the bait, but maybe there's more behind things, who knows ?
I don't agree Webber will be a push over, he will attempt to challenge Vettel big time and they will still have that car under them. If they can manage not to feud between each other like last season they will most likely be very hard to beat.
Webber does have Helmut Marko as an extra thorn to deal with, but at least he knows that up front.
I think we'll see somewhat of a replay of last season, my only hope is we are quicker, and Renault doesn't find some serious wings.
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Your right, I'm surprised Nico took the bait, but maybe there's more behind things, who knows ?
I don't agree Webber will be a push over, he will attempt to challenge Vettel big time and they will still have that car under them. If they can manage not to feud between each other like last season they will most likely be very hard to beat.
Webber does have Helmut Marko as an extra thorn to deal with, but at least he knows that up front.
I think we'll see somewhat of a replay of last season, my only hope is we are quicker, and Renault doesn't find some serious wings.
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Perhaps Nico now considers himself top man. Based on 2010 results, Nico [142 points] is a bigger threat than schumacher [72 points], if that form continues into next year we will see some changes in MGP.
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Perhaps Nico now considers himself top man. Based on 2010 results, Nico [142 points] is a bigger threat than schumacher [72 points], if that form continues into next year we will see some changes in MGP.
You are only as good as your last season... So rightly so. Nico is top dog in Merc
Just the same way you rightly say MS achievements are history... But we all know that if he gets that spark again, Rosberg will have a lot to deal with. He is now a wounded beast lol
When was the last time Schumacher was an under dog...ahhh.. 1999 lol
Jan.24,2011.
Nico Rosberg: is not expecting to be out performed by his team mate.
Team Lotus: Gascoyne update, "chassis car build started yesterday, hoping to fire engine tomorrow." Both drivers are having seat fittings.
Melbourne: should stop hosting the Australian GP. Needs funds to continue until 2015.
Sutil: not confirmed @ Force India but is expected to be offered the seat. He said he would love to drive with his long time friend Hamilton @ McLaren.
Chandhok: is targeting the position of reserve driver @ Team Lotus.
Toro Rosso: reserve driver D Ricciardo is looking forward to his new F1 role.
Raikkonen: will rally another season @ Citroen.
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Nico Rosberg: is not expecting to be out performed by his team mate.
Team Lotus: Gascoyne update, "chassis car build started yesterday, hoping to fire engine tomorrow." Both drivers are having seat fittings.
Melbourne: should stop hosting the Australian GP. Needs funds to continue until 2015.
Sutil: not confirmed @ Force India but is expected to be offered the seat. He said he would love to drive with his long time friend Hamilton @ McLaren.
Chandhok: is targeting the position of reserve driver @ Team Lotus.
Toro Rosso: reserve driver D Ricciardo is looking forward to his new F1 role.
Raikkonen: will rally another season @ Citroen.
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Sessions... Is there any news on Schumacher
There is so much out there on Nico but it looks like Schumacher has a media blackout after blaming merc for his woes lol
Since then Ross has been rightly saying that Nico needs a win to be recognised and he may win this season and that Pirelli's may not suit Schumacger like people think
But no word from Schumacher apart from comments from Brundle, Alonso, Mika, Ross etc...
There is so much out there on Nico but it looks like Schumacher has a media blackout after blaming merc for his woes lol
Since then Ross has been rightly saying that Nico needs a win to be recognised and he may win this season and that Pirelli's may not suit Schumacger like people think
But no word from Schumacher apart from comments from Brundle, Alonso, Mika, Ross etc...
Seems to be all quite negative! Ross having a downer on Nico, then putting some early warnings on the table that the Pirellis might not suit schumuncher!!!!
Perhaps schumacher has been hanging on to see what the new tyres are like, and if he still cant drive it, he will walk away??? Sounds like Ross is putting that idea out!! It's got to be a serious possibility.
Perhaps schumacher has been hanging on to see what the new tyres are like, and if he still cant drive it, he will walk away??? Sounds like Ross is putting that idea out!! It's got to be a serious possibility.
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Seems to be all quite negative! Ross having a downer on Nico, then putting some early warnings on the table that the Pirellis might not suit schumuncher!!!!
Perhaps schumacher has been hanging on to see what the new tyres are like, and if he still cant drive it, he will walk away??? Sounds like Ross is putting that idea out!! It's got to be a serious possibility.
Never knew you were sessions.... In the Pits
But you do make a fair point
Why does Ross also say MS will like the new car better yet the tyres might not suit him as you are inferring.
Thought the car and tyres are a package lol
Perhaps the situation is that Ross needs to clearly signal that schumnucher has been working on developing the car - [a Mercedes car] all year, but not the tyres. Therefore the car will be much better [no blame for MS or MGP] but the tyres just wont work. [Also no blame for MS and MGP]. So when he walks away, there will be no blame coming to MS or MGP and no possibility that MS could blame MGP or MGP blame MS which is otherwise very likely.
I can almost hear it now, "No No, Michael's neck is fine, but the situation with the tyres left Michael with no alternative but to finish racing at this point. Pirelli have requested Michael assist them with development of their tyres as his vast experience will be invaluable. Michael has graciously accepted, and he will only get $20M a year. This leaves a race seat with MGP and we are pleased to announce the return of Nick Heidfeld from Pirelli".
The king is dead, long live the king.
I can almost hear it now, "No No, Michael's neck is fine, but the situation with the tyres left Michael with no alternative but to finish racing at this point. Pirelli have requested Michael assist them with development of their tyres as his vast experience will be invaluable. Michael has graciously accepted, and he will only get $20M a year. This leaves a race seat with MGP and we are pleased to announce the return of Nick Heidfeld from Pirelli".
The king is dead, long live the king.
Guys glad to see the posting is continuing during the lull.
I'll keep searching everywhere to see if any Schumacher news is out there, but so far I haven't seen anything. If anyone does, post it so we can chime in.
P.S. Tisk, tisk, "Long live the King."
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I'll keep searching everywhere to see if any Schumacher news is out there, but so far I haven't seen anything. If anyone does, post it so we can chime in.
P.S. Tisk, tisk, "Long live the King."
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Jan.25,2011
HRT: car will not be ready until 4th practice in Bahrain.
Toro Rosso: working around the clock in preparation.
Chinese GP: officials working on three sinking corners.
Timo Glock: says he's confident about Virgin. "We're much better, much stronger, that the same time last year.
Prost: "impossible for Michael Schumacher to recapture his past form." But hopes the 42-year-old will prove him wrong.
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HRT: car will not be ready until 4th practice in Bahrain.
Toro Rosso: working around the clock in preparation.
Chinese GP: officials working on three sinking corners.
Timo Glock: says he's confident about Virgin. "We're much better, much stronger, that the same time last year.
Prost: "impossible for Michael Schumacher to recapture his past form." But hopes the 42-year-old will prove him wrong.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Another story about Schumacher but nothing directly from him... He must be a ghost lol
Quote:Crash net
Symonds: Renault will shine, Schumacher may struggle
Mon, 24 Jan 18:00:59 2011
The newly-renamed Lotus Renault GP outfit can leapfrog Mercedes Grand Prix and become the closest challenger to F1’s foremost trio of Red Bull Racing, Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes in 2011, reckons Pat Symonds – but he admits he fears Michael Schumacher could be in for another season of discontent.
Whilst Mercedes began the F1 2010 World Championship campaign aiming to challenge for glory as it had done in its former title-winning Brawn GP guise, the Brackley-based concern was never truly in the same ballpark as the sport’s leading three players, and a mid-season slump saw the bulk of efforts switch to an early focus on developing the 2011 car in a quest to bring about a significant improvement this year.
Renault, by contrast, began proceedings in disarray following the well-documented and hugely damaging ‘Singapore-gate’ race-fixing scandal, the subsequent resignation of the very top management tier – Symonds included – the majority withdrawal of the parent manufacturer, the loss of several key sponsors and the departure of double world champion Fernando Alonso, yet the turnaround was quite spectacular, with Robert Kubica snatching three podium finishes as the Enstone-based operation fought valiantly if ultimately in vain to pip Mercedes to fourth spot in the final constructors’ standings.
Whilst not forecasting a massive upheaval of the pecking order in F1 2011 – regulation changes notwithstanding – Symonds does predict that his erstwhile employer will leapfrog its closest rival on the grand prix grid and become the principal challenger to the sport’s elite.
“I think people forget that until 2009, you can go back 30 years and all the championships had been won by Ferrari, by McLaren, by Williams and by the Benetton/Renault group,” the ex-Renault F1 executive director of engineering told Crash.net. “2009 and 2010 were absolutely great because we had two new teams come in [to the title-winners’ club], but essentially you’ve still got the old brigade there and it takes a lot to shake the order. One would love to think that F1 is all about meritocracy, but unfortunately it’s a lot to do with budgets as well, and budgets don’t change overnight.
“I think we’ll see the same old protagonists fighting it out at the front, but Renault are in a good position. I have my biases having worked there for a long while, but they’re a great group of guys and they took a very bold step last year in updating their wind tunnel over the winter. That’s not something where you just wake up one morning and say ‘I’m going to do it’ – you have to plan it a long way in advance, and of course they put in a huge CFD facility prior to that so under the resource restrictions they could switch their work from the wind tunnel to CFD while the wind tunnel was being improved.
“I know that the wind tunnel is a huge improvement, and I think that was shown in the progress they made through the year – but with Mercedes, I’m not so sure. It’s a very downsized team from the team that made the Brawn. I think the jury is still out, but I would probably favour Renault going in front of Mercedes.”
One aspect that the Englishman clearly has little time for, however, is the embarrassing ongoing naming row between Group Lotus and Team Lotus, with the matter due before London’s High Court today (Monday). Symonds contends that whilst it is not merely a question of black-and-white, right-or-wrong, the sooner the situation is resolved, the better it will be for all concerned.
“It’s just ridiculous, it’s beyond words, isn’t it, that something like that can happen,” he lamented. “I think there’s so much going on behind-the-scenes that we probably don’t know about, but this is the sort of petty bickering that doesn’t do F1 any good. It doesn’t present a professional image.”
Finally, the 57-year-old offered his views on the off-colour return to competition last year of record-breaking multiple F1 World Champion Schumacher, who he helped to engineer to the first two of his seven drivers’ crowns in the top flight at Benetton back in 1994 and 1995. Whilst confessing that he is a fully-fledged member of the ‘Schumi’ fan club, Symonds concedes that the 91-time grand prix-winner’s best days may now sadly be behind him.
“Firstly, I have to say I was very surprised,” he revealed. “When it was announced that he was coming back, I absolutely thought he’d be racing at the front. I have so much respect for that guy; he’s a wonderful driver, he’s a wonderful person to be honest and I really, really was rooting for him last year and I really felt for him when it didn’t go as well as we all hoped it would.
“Will he get back [to his best]? I don’t know. One of the things I know about Michael from working with him is that he can adapt his driving style to any car – those who remember that classic race in ’94 in Barcelona when he was stuck in fifth gear will appreciate just how good he is at adapting – so to say the car didn’t suit him I find a little bit difficult to believe, because I think he would have adapted to it very quickly.
“One can say that at the end of the year he was more competitive than at the beginning and I think that’s true, but he didn’t quite do what I expected so I’m not so sure it’s still there. I think he’s found a good rival in Nico [Rosberg – team-mate] and I think he’s going to have to work very hard. I hope, hope, hope that he does it this year, because I really believe he deserves it – he is one of the greatest champions our sport has ever had, and I really want to see him leave on top again.”
Good article. Say what you may about Symonds and crashgate but he's very knowledgeable and connected. What he says above makes lots of sense and may hold true.
His comments and respect for Michael tends to sum the opinion of many F1 fans. Seeing a champion go out on a high note always seems to be right, but as he said we'll see.
Other comments concerning the "old brigade" and F1 should be consist of meritocracy are on the money.
I'm not so sure keeping him on the outside looking in, is the best for F1. Thinkers and doers are hard to find.
Thanks and a good find, f2005
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His comments and respect for Michael tends to sum the opinion of many F1 fans. Seeing a champion go out on a high note always seems to be right, but as he said we'll see.
Other comments concerning the "old brigade" and F1 should be consist of meritocracy are on the money.
I'm not so sure keeping him on the outside looking in, is the best for F1. Thinkers and doers are hard to find.
Thanks and a good find, f2005
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I dont think he was the mastermind anyways, because he didnt win anything with the move.
Alonso did the Ferrari deal basically that day. And Flaw is his manager. (without that win Alonso would have been out of the radar)
Nelsinho got the new contract. (which was ofcourse broken later)
Alonso did the Ferrari deal basically that day. And Flaw is his manager. (without that win Alonso would have been out of the radar)
Nelsinho got the new contract. (which was ofcourse broken later)
Jan.26,2011
Ferrari: the new F1 car named F150 in tribute of Italy's 150 years of unification.
Kubica: optimistic over this years stability compared to 2010.
South Africa: is putting a bid together to regain its place on the F1 calendar.
Heikki: will drive the new Team Lotus car first after tossing a coin.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Ferrari: the new F1 car named F150 in tribute of Italy's 150 years of unification.
Kubica: optimistic over this years stability compared to 2010.
South Africa: is putting a bid together to regain its place on the F1 calendar.
Heikki: will drive the new Team Lotus car first after tossing a coin.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Quote:symonds
“Will he get back [to his best]? I don’t know. One of the things I know about Michael from working with him is that he can adapt his driving style to any car – those who remember that classic race in ’94 in Barcelona when he was stuck in fifth gear will appreciate just how good he is at adapting – so to say the car didn’t suit him I find a little bit difficult to believe, because I think he would have adapted to it very quickly.
This is a widely held view, although the race in 94 was more to do with the flexibility of a good engine, it has always been said by his fans that he was super-adaptable. Thats why I have never believed the story about un-suitable tyres. I tend to go with the prost / symonds view that he wont ever get his top speed back. Also, Hamilton and Vettel are probably better than he was at his best, or at least on his level so they will always be better than him now he's old.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
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Well, maybe he is too old, but we will find out. As an old timer myself I will maintain hope all the veterans still can cut the mustard. 42 seems ancient among 25 year olds but I still think there's hope.
Guys like Mark Martin and a few more exceptions to the age rule are still mixing it up with the young bucks. Why not Michael ? If the car is good, I contend he'll be good.
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Guys like Mark Martin and a few more exceptions to the age rule are still mixing it up with the young bucks. Why not Michael ? If the car is good, I contend he'll be good.
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Jan.27,2011
McLaren: announces changes, Paddy Lowe to technical director Tim Goss to engineering and Neil Oatley will continue as design & development director.
Schumacher: his quest to win an eighth WDC remains undimmed. "hopefully we'll soon be at the front again."
Kubica: it's back to work after his seat fitting.
Sauber: both drivers are training to the limit in Switzerland. (which includes scaling frozen waterfalls)
Red Bull: "we will try to improve in all areas, but it's impossible to predict (the pecking order) until the first GP." says Horner.
Vettel: met Mario Andretti at Milton Keynes.
Gascyone: the first winter practice may be hampered by very wintry weather.
Lucas di Grassi: "the news about me being a Pirelli test driver is just speculation at this time."
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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McLaren: announces changes, Paddy Lowe to technical director Tim Goss to engineering and Neil Oatley will continue as design & development director.
Schumacher: his quest to win an eighth WDC remains undimmed. "hopefully we'll soon be at the front again."
Kubica: it's back to work after his seat fitting.
Sauber: both drivers are training to the limit in Switzerland. (which includes scaling frozen waterfalls)
Red Bull: "we will try to improve in all areas, but it's impossible to predict (the pecking order) until the first GP." says Horner.
Vettel: met Mario Andretti at Milton Keynes.
Gascyone: the first winter practice may be hampered by very wintry weather.
Lucas di Grassi: "the news about me being a Pirelli test driver is just speculation at this time."
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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I think the demands on a Nascar driver and an F1 driver are totally different. Nascar is comparitively low energy car driving with the skill in car balance. Experience helps with set up - set up is king in Nascar. Older drivers can shine there. Its more of a paced marathon particulary oval races.
F1 is high energy hard work in an extremely light weight car and this really is the area of the younger man with lightning fast reflexes. More of a 100m sprint than a marathon.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
F1 is high energy hard work in an extremely light weight car and this really is the area of the younger man with lightning fast reflexes. More of a 100m sprint than a marathon.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
Jan.28,2011
Australian GP: Ecclestone told a Australian radio show.
"if they want to cancel the contract we'd be happy talk to them about that."
Button: steps up preparation for 2011 car.
Alonso: will shave for the first race.
Sutil: backs his pal Lewis to win the 2011 title.
Bernie: reckons Vettel would make the perfect son-in-law.
"he's funny, normal, has his goals and is working hard to reach them."
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Australian GP: Ecclestone told a Australian radio show.
"if they want to cancel the contract we'd be happy talk to them about that."
Button: steps up preparation for 2011 car.
Alonso: will shave for the first race.
Sutil: backs his pal Lewis to win the 2011 title.
Bernie: reckons Vettel would make the perfect son-in-law.
"he's funny, normal, has his goals and is working hard to reach them."
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Jan.29,2011
Nick Heidfeld: to leave F1.
Sauber: gets a new sponsor, Jose Cuervo tequila.
Vettel; raring to go.
Massa: confident the new Pirelli's will compliment his driving style.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Nick Heidfeld: to leave F1.
Sauber: gets a new sponsor, Jose Cuervo tequila.
Vettel; raring to go.
Massa: confident the new Pirelli's will compliment his driving style.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Losing Nick is rather disappointing. He may not be flamboyant nor a world champion, but he's fast consistent and a very workable team mate. He was able to outscore some of the best in the business. Kubica, Villeneuve, and others.
I don't know if it's pay drivers or what, but I think he can out drive all the drivers from at least 8th place and back.
He's not old, he's experienced and in his prime, but the system is sadly unable to use him.
So long Nick. I'll miss you.
P.S. Mercedes should maybe take a harder look before he's not considered as our back-up driver for one more season.
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sessions
I don't know if it's pay drivers or what, but I think he can out drive all the drivers from at least 8th place and back.
He's not old, he's experienced and in his prime, but the system is sadly unable to use him.
So long Nick. I'll miss you.
P.S. Mercedes should maybe take a harder look before he's not considered as our back-up driver for one more season.
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sessions
Its all part of the plan. Nick is making himself available, ready and waiting for when the times comes, which could be very soon. 
Don't totally agree. If that was the plan I can't see why he wouldn't be the reserve driver. You want who ever comes in to be familiar and used to the cars characteristics so the change over doesn't skip a beat. No ?
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Maybe that would make people suspicious. maybe MGP don't want to put outside pressure on him, having his replacement waiting in the wings??
That's a point to consider, but don't you think MGP will appoint a reserve driver ?
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Kobayashi killed Nick after slaying Pedro
Pedro was like a Badoer so that is acceptable but Nick was hyped up like Schumacher. Then after he was tamed by Kobayashi who was in his first full season... The writing was on the wall
Then Kobayashi did a number on him in Japan...
Not forgetting he crashed into Mercs holiness in Singapore and criticised him. Little did he know he would need that spare seat back lol
Pedro was like a Badoer so that is acceptable but Nick was hyped up like Schumacher. Then after he was tamed by Kobayashi who was in his first full season... The writing was on the wall
Then Kobayashi did a number on him in Japan...
Not forgetting he crashed into Mercs holiness in Singapore and criticised him. Little did he know he would need that spare seat back lol
Jan.31,2011
Zak Brown: is tipped as Bernie's successor.
Renault: owner Lopez has urged Tony Fernandez to come clean over real reason behind the Lotus dispute.
Schumacher: said, "almost all F1 drivers suffer from motion sickness when using simulators."
Senna (AYRTON) movie has won an award @ The Sundance Film Festival.
Brundle: finishes 4th in the 24 Hour Daytona. It was won by Joey Hand, Graham Rahal, Scott Pruett, and Memo Rojas.
BILD: has obtained the first picture of the new Mercedes F1 car.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Zak Brown: is tipped as Bernie's successor.
Renault: owner Lopez has urged Tony Fernandez to come clean over real reason behind the Lotus dispute.
Schumacher: said, "almost all F1 drivers suffer from motion sickness when using simulators."
Senna (AYRTON) movie has won an award @ The Sundance Film Festival.
Brundle: finishes 4th in the 24 Hour Daytona. It was won by Joey Hand, Graham Rahal, Scott Pruett, and Memo Rojas.
BILD: has obtained the first picture of the new Mercedes F1 car.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Feb.1,2011
Renault: Boullier dismisses Petrov claim that Kubica gave him little help.
Red Bull: Horner believes getting to grips with Pirelli tyres will be crucial.
Webber: hopes there will be no repeat rift with Vettel's garage this year.
Renault: Lopez is unconcerned by suggestions the new Black & Gold car could fall foul of a ban on tobacco advertising.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Renault: Boullier dismisses Petrov claim that Kubica gave him little help.
Red Bull: Horner believes getting to grips with Pirelli tyres will be crucial.
Webber: hopes there will be no repeat rift with Vettel's garage this year.
Renault: Lopez is unconcerned by suggestions the new Black & Gold car could fall foul of a ban on tobacco advertising.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Feb.2,2011
Mercedes: to take complete ownership of team before season opener.
Virgin: reshuffled management team and brought in F1 veteran Ian Phillips.
Renault: have faith in its radical exhaust system will provide a big boost.
McLaren: tipped to have the same exhaust ideas as Renault, theirs exits from their side pods.
Australian GP: has been given government assurances it will continue.
India GP: -ahead of schedule-
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Mercedes: to take complete ownership of team before season opener.
Virgin: reshuffled management team and brought in F1 veteran Ian Phillips.
Renault: have faith in its radical exhaust system will provide a big boost.
McLaren: tipped to have the same exhaust ideas as Renault, theirs exits from their side pods.
Australian GP: has been given government assurances it will continue.
India GP: -ahead of schedule-
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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If Merc owns the team 100%, Ross wont have any influence on drivers. Merc will pay the money and make the choice as demanded by Stuttgart, and they will want their pound of flesh.
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More so on paper, but they already call the shots. I really believe they put lots of trust into Ross, so I doubt they will not allow him to lead or cause interference. If things fail I'm sure there would be changes down the road, but Brawn has established lots of credibility IMHO.
Don't you think ?
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Don't you think ?
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Feb.3,2011
Gascoyne: Boring Middle East tracks the cause for the lack of overtaking.
Marko: rejects Red Bull overspent last season.
Adjustable rear wings: go on trail next week in Jerez.
FIA: fully open to tweak rules to insure moveable rear wings are a success.
Anderson: former Jordan/Jaguar technical director "does not see a major step forward" @ Ferrari.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Gascoyne: Boring Middle East tracks the cause for the lack of overtaking.
Marko: rejects Red Bull overspent last season.
Adjustable rear wings: go on trail next week in Jerez.
FIA: fully open to tweak rules to insure moveable rear wings are a success.
Anderson: former Jordan/Jaguar technical director "does not see a major step forward" @ Ferrari.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Feb.4,2011
Button: Pirelli's will play into his hands, some other drivers reserve judgement.
Berrichello: expresses concern over the amount of work required inside the new cars cockpit.
Brawn: "we want to win races this year."
Australian GP: will stick to 1700 local time start.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Button: Pirelli's will play into his hands, some other drivers reserve judgement.
Berrichello: expresses concern over the amount of work required inside the new cars cockpit.
Brawn: "we want to win races this year."
Australian GP: will stick to 1700 local time start.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Feb.7,2011
Lauda: Kubica can fight back if he recovers fully from injuries
Chandhok: willtest for Team Lotus.
Force India: will launch their new car Wednesday.
Patrick Head: pondering retirement at the end of the season.
Tony Fernandes: appointed (CBE) Commander of the British Empire
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Lauda: Kubica can fight back if he recovers fully from injuries
Chandhok: willtest for Team Lotus.
Force India: will launch their new car Wednesday.
Patrick Head: pondering retirement at the end of the season.
Tony Fernandes: appointed (CBE) Commander of the British Empire
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Feb.8,2011
Good day
Patrick Head: is selling the bulk of his shares, but will retain 5% of Williams shares.
HRT: launches their 2011 car.
Hulkenberg: "hard to accept not being on the grid anymore."
Kubica: continues to improve, but requires more operations.
source & full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Good day
Patrick Head: is selling the bulk of his shares, but will retain 5% of Williams shares.
HRT: launches their 2011 car.
Hulkenberg: "hard to accept not being on the grid anymore."
Kubica: continues to improve, but requires more operations.
source & full stories @ BBC Sport News
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Feb.9,2011
Good day,
Eccelstone: backs Williams to float shares on the Frankfurt stock exchange.
Williams: has set public shares @ 24 to 29 euros beginning March 2 2011
Citroen: rally boss Olivier Quesnel says Kimi is free to leave anytime for F1.
Australian: Daniel Ricciardo will test a Toro Rosso Thursday morning in Jerez.
Pastor Maldonado: visited Kubica in hospital.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Good day,
Eccelstone: backs Williams to float shares on the Frankfurt stock exchange.
Williams: has set public shares @ 24 to 29 euros beginning March 2 2011
Citroen: rally boss Olivier Quesnel says Kimi is free to leave anytime for F1.
Australian: Daniel Ricciardo will test a Toro Rosso Thursday morning in Jerez.
Pastor Maldonado: visited Kubica in hospital.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Feb.10,2011
Ford: takes legal action over F150 F1 race car title.
Ferrari: have changed name to F150th Italia
Kubica: feared he was paralysed.
McLaren: reckons close to a quarter of a million man hours have gone into the new car.
Williams: the floatation of shares is expected to earn Frank and Patrick up to 69 million Euros.
Silverstone: has outlined a business plan to help develop the British GP.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Ford: takes legal action over F150 F1 race car title.
Ferrari: have changed name to F150th Italia
Kubica: feared he was paralysed.
McLaren: reckons close to a quarter of a million man hours have gone into the new car.
Williams: the floatation of shares is expected to earn Frank and Patrick up to 69 million Euros.
Silverstone: has outlined a business plan to help develop the British GP.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Feb.2,2011
Heidfeld: confident he will deliver and secure Renault ride.
Renault: EB will continue to allow drivers to persue outside potentially dangerous activities.
Hamilton: confident McLaren has made forward steps.
Mercedes: on top of hydraulic problems.
Australian GP: Chief Ron Walker has warned Melbourne race could be cancelled in the future if not fully supported by city officials.
Williams: technical problems were responsible for halting opening day progress.
Kobayashi: believes Sauber can score points in all races this season.
Red Bull: manager Helmut Marko refusing to rule out driver line-up change for Toro Rosso.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Heidfeld: confident he will deliver and secure Renault ride.
Renault: EB will continue to allow drivers to persue outside potentially dangerous activities.
Hamilton: confident McLaren has made forward steps.
Mercedes: on top of hydraulic problems.
Australian GP: Chief Ron Walker has warned Melbourne race could be cancelled in the future if not fully supported by city officials.
Williams: technical problems were responsible for halting opening day progress.
Kobayashi: believes Sauber can score points in all races this season.
Red Bull: manager Helmut Marko refusing to rule out driver line-up change for Toro Rosso.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Feb.12,2011
The Polish Church : sends Kubica a medal containing a drop of the x-Pope's blood for luck on his recovery.
Webber: teams been doing "pretty well, performance wise."
Pat Symonds: to return to F1 in a consultancy role with the Virgin F1 racing team.
Chandhok: will have to wait until Barcelona to drive due to driver line-up changes.
Schumacher: fastest time on second day of testing.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
Love the last item of news !
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The Polish Church : sends Kubica a medal containing a drop of the x-Pope's blood for luck on his recovery.
Webber: teams been doing "pretty well, performance wise."
Pat Symonds: to return to F1 in a consultancy role with the Virgin F1 racing team.
Chandhok: will have to wait until Barcelona to drive due to driver line-up changes.
Schumacher: fastest time on second day of testing.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
Love the last item of news !
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Feb.13,2011
Red Bull: Horner reveals that talks among teams to impose spending caps is going in the right direction. "Lets do a transparent once-and-for-all deal with this." No cherry picking.
Heidfeld: does not know when he will find out from Renault if he will drive for the injured Kubica.
source and stories @ BBC Sport News
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Red Bull: Horner reveals that talks among teams to impose spending caps is going in the right direction. "Lets do a transparent once-and-for-all deal with this." No cherry picking.
Heidfeld: does not know when he will find out from Renault if he will drive for the injured Kubica.
source and stories @ BBC Sport News
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Feb.14,2011
Alonso: overtaking will be just as hard as in previous seasons.
Tony Fernandes: rejects 6 million pound offer to settle the Lotus naming dispute.
Williams: Sam Michael has played down the mechanical glitches his team has suffered.
Senna : accepts that Renault needs a 'more prepared' driver to stand in for Kubica.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Alonso: overtaking will be just as hard as in previous seasons.
Tony Fernandes: rejects 6 million pound offer to settle the Lotus naming dispute.
Williams: Sam Michael has played down the mechanical glitches his team has suffered.
Senna : accepts that Renault needs a 'more prepared' driver to stand in for Kubica.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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It's odd that the FIA is limiting the use of the moveable rear wing cause of too much overtaking!? Wasn't that the main problem after all? no overtaking?
Spartan,
It boggles my mind the way the FIA continually shoots themselves in the foot. It's never ending with every component within F1. The wing issue above mentioned. Cutting costs, but changing the rules every five minutes that ends up costing teams millions. Restricting new teams of having carte blanche and then complaining that they are back markers. Talking of caps but allowing team exceptions, which then stalls without progress.
The list goes on and on and in reality they have no one else but themselves to blame for the mother load of the problems F1 faces IMHO.
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It boggles my mind the way the FIA continually shoots themselves in the foot. It's never ending with every component within F1. The wing issue above mentioned. Cutting costs, but changing the rules every five minutes that ends up costing teams millions. Restricting new teams of having carte blanche and then complaining that they are back markers. Talking of caps but allowing team exceptions, which then stalls without progress.
The list goes on and on and in reality they have no one else but themselves to blame for the mother load of the problems F1 faces IMHO.
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FIA is now in power. They can basically shuffle the field when they feel like it.
They can change situations even during the season.
But what is the right way. The "Ferrari / RB domination", or changing field.
For fans clearly 5 men still having shot for the title at last race sounds better. Even its artificially made by changing rules and tire mix etc.
They can change situations even during the season.
But what is the right way. The "Ferrari / RB domination", or changing field.
For fans clearly 5 men still having shot for the title at last race sounds better. Even its artificially made by changing rules and tire mix etc.
If I had to change something it would be Tilke's designs for newer tracks. They limit the so much wanted overtaking and it's useless having state-of-the-art hotels around it and pit walls if the track sucks... The pit exit in Abu Dhabi is one fine example, a big concrete wall 90 degree turn into a tunnel on cold tires, yer right! Imagine if a car had to stop in the tunnel what a mess we would witness. Bring back the old classics.
I had hoped that when Moseley retired the FIA would stop its constant tinkering and trying to manipulate which team it wanted to win [usually Ferrari]. But it seems just as bad under JT.
As far as the Tilke tracks are concerned, they are designed to look good on TV not for real racing, yea they look the part, but they will never be like Spa, Monza or Silverstone. The only one thats any good is Istanbul
As far as the Tilke tracks are concerned, they are designed to look good on TV not for real racing, yea they look the part, but they will never be like Spa, Monza or Silverstone. The only one thats any good is Istanbul
Feb.15,2011
Eccestone: "watching events closely" in Bahrain.
Vettel: dreams of driving for Ferrari, but is happy @ Red Bull
Mateschitz: fully expects Vettel & Webber to lock horns again.
Barrichello: gets a phone call from Kubica, "he's ok, talking normally... I was so happy."
Hamilton: will rub shoulders with pop stars at a music bash next Monday.
Rosberg: expecting fierce competition between him and Schumacher, "but I hope that I can still be on top."
FIA's Charlie Whiting is upbeat after visiting the new Indian GP circuit.
Ferarri: both drivers had an extra day of track time filming a promotional activity.
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Eccestone: "watching events closely" in Bahrain.
Vettel: dreams of driving for Ferrari, but is happy @ Red Bull
Mateschitz: fully expects Vettel & Webber to lock horns again.
Barrichello: gets a phone call from Kubica, "he's ok, talking normally... I was so happy."
Hamilton: will rub shoulders with pop stars at a music bash next Monday.
Rosberg: expecting fierce competition between him and Schumacher, "but I hope that I can still be on top."
FIA's Charlie Whiting is upbeat after visiting the new Indian GP circuit.
Ferarri: both drivers had an extra day of track time filming a promotional activity.
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Feb.16,2011
Pirelli: has nominated the hard and soft dry tyre compounds for the first four races.
Ross Brawn: insists he is comfortable with Mercedes GP preparations.
Motor Sport Hall of Fame : inducted Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Frank Williams, Jody Scheckter, and Dario Franchitti.
Williams : deny Rubens drove an underweight car in his pole setting run in Jerez.
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Pirelli: has nominated the hard and soft dry tyre compounds for the first four races.
Ross Brawn: insists he is comfortable with Mercedes GP preparations.
Motor Sport Hall of Fame : inducted Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Frank Williams, Jody Scheckter, and Dario Franchitti.
Williams : deny Rubens drove an underweight car in his pole setting run in Jerez.
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Feb.17,2011
Dario Franchitti: backs his cousin Paul Di Resta in F1.
Shanghai: extended its deal to host the Chinese GP seven more years.
Bernie: feels biographer Tom Bower has betrayed him by revealing details of his persona life.
Alguersuari: predicts "war" with his team mate at Toro Rosso.
Pirelli: dismisses criticism of tyre degradation.
Luca Montezemolo: says he would like to become a politician.
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Dario Franchitti: backs his cousin Paul Di Resta in F1.
Shanghai: extended its deal to host the Chinese GP seven more years.
Bernie: feels biographer Tom Bower has betrayed him by revealing details of his persona life.
Alguersuari: predicts "war" with his team mate at Toro Rosso.
Pirelli: dismisses criticism of tyre degradation.
Luca Montezemolo: says he would like to become a politician.
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"Luca Montezemolo: says he would like to become a politician."
he must have heard of "bunga, bunga" parties
regards tt
he must have heard of "bunga, bunga" parties
regards tt
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Its all about Luca, so politics nowadays fits like a glove for his ego.
Others will surely suffer if he is let to egotripping.
Maybe Italian national flag would be changed to Scuderias Prancing Horse, kjäh kjäh....
Maybe Nando would be promoted to minister of justice!!
He also can get away with everything just like good old politicians!!!!
Its all about Luca, so politics nowadays fits like a glove for his ego.
Others will surely suffer if he is let to egotripping.
Maybe Italian national flag would be changed to Scuderias Prancing Horse, kjäh kjäh....
Maybe Nando would be promoted to minister of justice!!
He also can get away with everything just like good old politicians!!!!
Feb.18,2011
Heidfeld: says he nearly replaced Petrov for 2011.
Team Lotus and Group Lotus: prepare for High Court in London.
Liuzzi: planning to test for HRT this week in Barcelona.
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Heidfeld: says he nearly replaced Petrov for 2011.
Team Lotus and Group Lotus: prepare for High Court in London.
Liuzzi: planning to test for HRT this week in Barcelona.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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Luca "wants to become a politician"? To me...he has been a politician for years when it comes to Ferrari and F1...
Feb.21,2011
"Robert Kubica's state of health is good, there has been no post operation infection detected and all his vital signs are normal."
Bahrain: the race is cancelled and will be rescheduled later in the season.
Spain: doubts remain over the future of the Spanish GP.
Melbourne: should cut its losses and not renew its contract to host an F1 race. The contract expires in 2015.
Jarno Trulli: delighted with the new Lotus.
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"Robert Kubica's state of health is good, there has been no post operation infection detected and all his vital signs are normal."
Bahrain: the race is cancelled and will be rescheduled later in the season.
Spain: doubts remain over the future of the Spanish GP.
Melbourne: should cut its losses and not renew its contract to host an F1 race. The contract expires in 2015.
Jarno Trulli: delighted with the new Lotus.
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Good to hear Kubica is ready to fight back.
About tracks, Bernie has raised his fees too high. How much is enough??
He and Tilke must have some kind of weird deal to destroy all the legendary tracks, and then build boring tracks to some non traditional place.
Lets hope LOTUS with trulli and Kova can lift the team to middle of the pack. What has been clear in testing is their reliability is really week though.
About tracks, Bernie has raised his fees too high. How much is enough??
He and Tilke must have some kind of weird deal to destroy all the legendary tracks, and then build boring tracks to some non traditional place.
Lets hope LOTUS with trulli and Kova can lift the team to middle of the pack. What has been clear in testing is their reliability is really week though.
F1 requires money, always has, but it less and less about racing and more about money. The greed may someday kill the sport as we know it today.
Is that good or bad, or a little of both ?
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Feb.22,2011
FIA: back Bernie and the Crown Prince of Bahrain to postpone.
Calendar : it will be difficult to fit a new race into the already crowed schedule.
Ferrari: has already tested twice as much as McLaren.
Timo Glock: wants Virgin to make a bigger step with the 2011 car.
Heidfeld: frustrated with KERS and power boost problems.
Massa: it's a matter of fact the RB7 will be quick, but feels Ferrari will be among front runners.
Schumacher: has welcomed the decision to call off Bahrain in wake of civil disruptions.
Sauber: tech director James Key revealed the team has found "new directions" during last tests.
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FIA: back Bernie and the Crown Prince of Bahrain to postpone.
Calendar : it will be difficult to fit a new race into the already crowed schedule.
Ferrari: has already tested twice as much as McLaren.
Timo Glock: wants Virgin to make a bigger step with the 2011 car.
Heidfeld: frustrated with KERS and power boost problems.
Massa: it's a matter of fact the RB7 will be quick, but feels Ferrari will be among front runners.
Schumacher: has welcomed the decision to call off Bahrain in wake of civil disruptions.
Sauber: tech director James Key revealed the team has found "new directions" during last tests.
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No Bahrain GP=
an extra two weeks to work on development...
an extra two weeks without F1 /sigh!
I hope we catch up and make the most of this extra time.
an extra two weeks to work on development...
an extra two weeks without F1 /sigh!
I hope we catch up and make the most of this extra time.
I guess an extra two weeks is hugh in F1 prep time. It will likely depend on which teams are focusing in the right areas. I'm sure they are covering all bases, but some will make more progress than others. I hope we are successful in closing the gap as well.
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New Mercedes quickest in straight line - report
Mercedes might not have the fastest car overall for 2011, but the W02 is the quickest in a straight line.
That is the finding of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, after the team's Norbert Haug admitted in Barcelona last weekend that the car would struggle to finish in the top ten if a race were held now.
But the German media report insists that Brackley based Mercedes actually made a solid step forward last week and is "the leader in terms of top speed".
Haug, admitting that a straightline advantage is "important" in light of the close combat expected in 2011, is also sounding more positive than earlier.
"Because we were able to do more laps (in Barcelona), we understand the car and the tyres better. And that brings us laptime," he said.
Following the cancellation of the pre-race test in Bahrain, the teams' last outing before Australia will now take place in Barcelona next month.
"If everything goes in the right direction, the Silver Arrow may surprise you," warned Haug.
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Mercedes might not have the fastest car overall for 2011, but the W02 is the quickest in a straight line.
That is the finding of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, after the team's Norbert Haug admitted in Barcelona last weekend that the car would struggle to finish in the top ten if a race were held now.
But the German media report insists that Brackley based Mercedes actually made a solid step forward last week and is "the leader in terms of top speed".
Haug, admitting that a straightline advantage is "important" in light of the close combat expected in 2011, is also sounding more positive than earlier.
"Because we were able to do more laps (in Barcelona), we understand the car and the tyres better. And that brings us laptime," he said.
Following the cancellation of the pre-race test in Bahrain, the teams' last outing before Australia will now take place in Barcelona next month.
"If everything goes in the right direction, the Silver Arrow may surprise you," warned Haug.
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Or in opther words, the car has a significant lack of downforce which makes us about 1.5 seconds off the pace. But at least at a track like Barcelona with the longest straight, we are fastest in a straight line.
It makes you wonder how big the gap would be without the long straight to pull some time back on?
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
It makes you wonder how big the gap would be without the long straight to pull some time back on?
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
Well they always said that the car would have a big aero package for the 1st race so maybe we're not that far afterall...
What sounds odd is the backtracking from Haug, under pressure maybe?
What sounds odd is the backtracking from Haug, under pressure maybe?
Feb.23,2011
FOM: will pick up 24.7 million pounds for the Bahrain GP. No decision has been made on whether the race will take place later in the year.
Abu Dhabi: would not be opposed to the Bahrain GP being rescheduled for the end of the season.
Bernie: "If everything is peaceful, which we hope it will be, then we will try our best to fit it in."
Webber: it would be a "return to the good old days," when the Australian GP kicks off the F1 season.
HRT: The new F111will be "better in performance than last year."
USGP: have appointed former Churchill Downs race course Steve Sexton as project president.
Heidfeld: had balance problems with the Renault during the 2nd day of practice in Barcelona.
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FOM: will pick up 24.7 million pounds for the Bahrain GP. No decision has been made on whether the race will take place later in the year.
Abu Dhabi: would not be opposed to the Bahrain GP being rescheduled for the end of the season.
Bernie: "If everything is peaceful, which we hope it will be, then we will try our best to fit it in."
Webber: it would be a "return to the good old days," when the Australian GP kicks off the F1 season.
HRT: The new F111will be "better in performance than last year."
USGP: have appointed former Churchill Downs race course Steve Sexton as project president.
Heidfeld: had balance problems with the Renault during the 2nd day of practice in Barcelona.
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Feb.24,2011
Rubens: Great day. 14 years of marriage and a car debut.
Malaysian GP: "lost its lustre" track officials have had no reply from government for a 59 million dollar circuit overhall.
Bahrain: unlikely to be rescheduled.
Button: back to work at the tech centre in the simulator.
Vettel: still holds Schumacher as his role model.
Liuzzi: will not drive in 2011. "I've never brought money to race and I do not want to start now."
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Rubens: Great day. 14 years of marriage and a car debut.
Malaysian GP: "lost its lustre" track officials have had no reply from government for a 59 million dollar circuit overhall.
Bahrain: unlikely to be rescheduled.
Button: back to work at the tech centre in the simulator.
Vettel: still holds Schumacher as his role model.
Liuzzi: will not drive in 2011. "I've never brought money to race and I do not want to start now."
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Feb.25,2011
Mercedes Benz: head man Norbert Haug is hoping MGP could produce a surprise this season.
Ross Brawn: says any problems the Mercedes W02 has experienced have been exacerbated and is adamant the 2011 package will be up to scratch.
Webber: has had a massive week doing media work and is playing host to the young New Zealand race driver Mitch Evans.
Williams: Michael's praises rookie Pastor Maldonado but made it clear Ruben's was their #1.
Testing: the final pre-season practices will begin and end one day later than originally planned from March 9 until March 12 in Barcelona.
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Mercedes Benz: head man Norbert Haug is hoping MGP could produce a surprise this season.
Ross Brawn: says any problems the Mercedes W02 has experienced have been exacerbated and is adamant the 2011 package will be up to scratch.
Webber: has had a massive week doing media work and is playing host to the young New Zealand race driver Mitch Evans.
Williams: Michael's praises rookie Pastor Maldonado but made it clear Ruben's was their #1.
Testing: the final pre-season practices will begin and end one day later than originally planned from March 9 until March 12 in Barcelona.
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Mercedes has finally confirmed reports it has taken over 100 per cent of the Brackley based F1 team.
We reported earlier in February that Ross Brawn and his business partners had agreed to sell the outstanding 24.9 per cent of the former Brawn GP team to German carmaker Mercedes and its Abu Dhabi shareholder Aabar.
An official spokesman at the time refused to confirm the report, and Brawn said the news was "just speculation".
But it was announced in the form of a media statement on Monday.
"This majority stakeholding demonstrates our determination to build a long-term Formula One involvement on an even more successful platform," commented Daimler chairman Dr Dieter Zetsche.
Mercedes parent Daimler now owns 60 per cent, with Aabar holding the remaining 40 per cent stake.
Added Mercedes GP board chairman Dr Thomas Weber: "We now also fulfill Ross' wish of being in a position to focus wholly on the complex technical challenges of Formula One and on his role as our team principal."
"The acquisition is conditional on clearance from the German Bundeskartellamt," read the statement, referring to the competition regulator.
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We reported earlier in February that Ross Brawn and his business partners had agreed to sell the outstanding 24.9 per cent of the former Brawn GP team to German carmaker Mercedes and its Abu Dhabi shareholder Aabar.
An official spokesman at the time refused to confirm the report, and Brawn said the news was "just speculation".
But it was announced in the form of a media statement on Monday.
"This majority stakeholding demonstrates our determination to build a long-term Formula One involvement on an even more successful platform," commented Daimler chairman Dr Dieter Zetsche.
Mercedes parent Daimler now owns 60 per cent, with Aabar holding the remaining 40 per cent stake.
Added Mercedes GP board chairman Dr Thomas Weber: "We now also fulfill Ross' wish of being in a position to focus wholly on the complex technical challenges of Formula One and on his role as our team principal."
"The acquisition is conditional on clearance from the German Bundeskartellamt," read the statement, referring to the competition regulator.
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Feb.28,2011
Button: McLaren's full potential may not be unlocked by the season opener.
Nascar: Champion Tony Stewart will swap cars with Lewis Hamilton.
Renault: Eric Boullier saw Nick Heildfeld was the right replacement for the injured Kubica.
Testing: the final pre-season test session will be extended one day longer.
Sauber: Sergio Perez thrilled 150,000 fellow Mexicans driving his F1 car in Guadalajara.
Webber: belives equal driver treatment will exist at Red Bull.
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Button: McLaren's full potential may not be unlocked by the season opener.
Nascar: Champion Tony Stewart will swap cars with Lewis Hamilton.
Renault: Eric Boullier saw Nick Heildfeld was the right replacement for the injured Kubica.
Testing: the final pre-season test session will be extended one day longer.
Sauber: Sergio Perez thrilled 150,000 fellow Mexicans driving his F1 car in Guadalajara.
Webber: belives equal driver treatment will exist at Red Bull.
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March 1, 2011
Bernie: names Vettel for 2011 WDC.
Alonso: Lauds Schumacher.
Sauber: Kobayashi expects lots of pit stops because of tyre degradation.
Renault: all three drivers making guest appearances at the Geneva Auto Show.
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Bernie: names Vettel for 2011 WDC.
Alonso: Lauds Schumacher.
Sauber: Kobayashi expects lots of pit stops because of tyre degradation.
Renault: all three drivers making guest appearances at the Geneva Auto Show.
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March 2,2011
Timo Glock: leaves hospital after appendix operation. All is well.
Nascar car swap: Hamilton "I'm not massively interested in it, to be honest."
Button: season preparations going well.
Hamilton: thinks Toro Rosso could be the most interesting team to watch in 2011.
Alonso: stirred ire in Spain with criticism of lowering the highway speed. "At 110 km it's even hard to stay awake."
Korean GP: has slashed prices for tickets.
Rookie Maldonado: getting used to being an F1 driver.
Nico Rosberg: to receive the prestigious Bandini trophy in June.
Ecclestone: he could envisage a woman running the sport in 3 to 5 years.
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Timo Glock: leaves hospital after appendix operation. All is well.
Nascar car swap: Hamilton "I'm not massively interested in it, to be honest."
Button: season preparations going well.
Hamilton: thinks Toro Rosso could be the most interesting team to watch in 2011.
Alonso: stirred ire in Spain with criticism of lowering the highway speed. "At 110 km it's even hard to stay awake."
Korean GP: has slashed prices for tickets.
Rookie Maldonado: getting used to being an F1 driver.
Nico Rosberg: to receive the prestigious Bandini trophy in June.
Ecclestone: he could envisage a woman running the sport in 3 to 5 years.
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March 3,2011
Alonso: expects Kubica to fight back.
Mercedes: already trying to salvage season.
Glock: recovering and wants to train, but must rest up.
Vettel; sees no need to squeeze Bahrain into a already busy season.
Pirelli: backs Ecclestone's idea of introducing artificially wet tracks.
Rubens: spoke to Jackie Stewart and can say he is fine.
Toro Rosso: Reserve driver Ricciardo is being lined to make his F1 debut mid season if either current driver cannot justify their places.
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Alonso: expects Kubica to fight back.
Mercedes: already trying to salvage season.
Glock: recovering and wants to train, but must rest up.
Vettel; sees no need to squeeze Bahrain into a already busy season.
Pirelli: backs Ecclestone's idea of introducing artificially wet tracks.
Rubens: spoke to Jackie Stewart and can say he is fine.
Toro Rosso: Reserve driver Ricciardo is being lined to make his F1 debut mid season if either current driver cannot justify their places.
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Comments like todays BBC Sport news tend to get me a wee bit irate.
" Mercedes already trying to salvage the season."
I'm not sure where they get their info or if they are trying to just create headlines, but it sure gives Mercedes a bleak outlook IMO.
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" Mercedes already trying to salvage the season."
I'm not sure where they get their info or if they are trying to just create headlines, but it sure gives Mercedes a bleak outlook IMO.
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Salvage something that hasn't even started yet. And I thought us fans get carried away too much by reading deep into pre-season testing!?!
I expect a few surprises this year, the new tyres have re-shuffled the field and top teams have a lot of work to do aswell.
I expect a few surprises this year, the new tyres have re-shuffled the field and top teams have a lot of work to do aswell.
March 4 2011.
Ford & Ferrari: have "amicably"settled the F150 issue.
HRT: are prepared to wait until the eve of the Aussie GP to name second driver.
Renault: Boullier still too early to decide if injured Kubica will be able to return.
McLaren: Whitmarsh on tyre degradation " We want cars fighting with their tyres, that's part of the show."
India GP: tickets go on sale 30 October.
Jackie Stewart: muscle problems, not heart. He's on the mend.
Massa: tested a production based F 430 to try out a new track near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
In response to Bernie's artificial rain; there have been suggestions of snakes, pot holes, and a fleet of Morris Minors could liven things up.
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Ford & Ferrari: have "amicably"settled the F150 issue.
HRT: are prepared to wait until the eve of the Aussie GP to name second driver.
Renault: Boullier still too early to decide if injured Kubica will be able to return.
McLaren: Whitmarsh on tyre degradation " We want cars fighting with their tyres, that's part of the show."
India GP: tickets go on sale 30 October.
Jackie Stewart: muscle problems, not heart. He's on the mend.
Massa: tested a production based F 430 to try out a new track near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
In response to Bernie's artificial rain; there have been suggestions of snakes, pot holes, and a fleet of Morris Minors could liven things up.
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Honest Ross Brawn and Trustworthy Nick Fry plus fellow Brawn directors are reported to have pocketed another £45 million for the sale of the remaining shares they held.
With what is meant to be nearly a £100 million (less tax) in is pocket I'd guess Ross will be gone by the end of the year.
Fry will have gone by the middle of the year.
Who says crime never pays.
With what is meant to be nearly a £100 million (less tax) in is pocket I'd guess Ross will be gone by the end of the year.
Fry will have gone by the middle of the year.
Who says crime never pays.
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I guess you have to say, "nice work if can get it." We'll see how long they hang around. If Mercedes has a fast car there's still more money to be made, so we may see them in picture as long as the sun continues to shine brightly.
Besides; Mercedes makes hugh profits on all the glistening array of various models you see slithering by on the streets and highways.
Money, money, money, sadly makes the world go around, and especially for the top "Lords of Rings" in F1.
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I guess you have to say, "nice work if can get it." We'll see how long they hang around. If Mercedes has a fast car there's still more money to be made, so we may see them in picture as long as the sun continues to shine brightly.
Besides; Mercedes makes hugh profits on all the glistening array of various models you see slithering by on the streets and highways.
Money, money, money, sadly makes the world go around, and especially for the top "Lords of Rings" in F1.
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Quote:Who says crime never pays.
What crime? Please elaborate.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
I think we have been through this before.
I'm not for one moment suggesting Brawn has committed a criminal offence that takes far to much proof and Honda are unlikely to demand action. But to what extent any Mercedes employee trusts Brawn knowing he's stiffed every one of them to line his own pocket who knows.
If I were a Brawn director I think I might be giving a lot to charity to salve my conscience. But maybe that's why I never made a lot of money.
I'm not for one moment suggesting Brawn has committed a criminal offence that takes far to much proof and Honda are unlikely to demand action. But to what extent any Mercedes employee trusts Brawn knowing he's stiffed every one of them to line his own pocket who knows.
If I were a Brawn director I think I might be giving a lot to charity to salve my conscience. But maybe that's why I never made a lot of money.
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The money world is ruthless; and those who venture into it better be shrewd and will prepared. To worry about the small man is seldom a concern. It's survival of the fittest personified. Something beyond the common mans comprehension.
Most of us haven't made the big bucks, so don't feel bad.
I'm glad to be among the millions of people who have time for each other, and attempt to slice up the pie evenly.
But I do admit to have an excess amount of money would make family and friends who are close to me have an easier time of it.
But what the hey, it can be a lot worse than the way most of us live.
Hang in there.
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The money world is ruthless; and those who venture into it better be shrewd and will prepared. To worry about the small man is seldom a concern. It's survival of the fittest personified. Something beyond the common mans comprehension.
Most of us haven't made the big bucks, so don't feel bad.
I'm glad to be among the millions of people who have time for each other, and attempt to slice up the pie evenly.
But I do admit to have an excess amount of money would make family and friends who are close to me have an easier time of it.
But what the hey, it can be a lot worse than the way most of us live.
Hang in there.
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Sessions,
Don't worry I made enough to be fine which is why I feel free to judge Ross and say he has dirty hands.
There is a big difference between being ruthless and going as far as Brawn and Fry have gone. I doubt anyone would say Fry is worth £50 million.
They were both employees got lucky and screwed everyone else in the team becasue Honda were stupid.
It's ironic that Patrick Head should work for years risk his money his effort investing in a company he played an important part in building and finally when he decides to sell up an retire he get a third of what Brawn gets from pulling the wool over Honda's eyes and one years work with no risks.
Head has been more than ruthless in his time but at least he can hold his head up and say I'm a mostly honest man. That's not something everyone can do.
Don't worry I made enough to be fine which is why I feel free to judge Ross and say he has dirty hands.
There is a big difference between being ruthless and going as far as Brawn and Fry have gone. I doubt anyone would say Fry is worth £50 million.
They were both employees got lucky and screwed everyone else in the team becasue Honda were stupid.
It's ironic that Patrick Head should work for years risk his money his effort investing in a company he played an important part in building and finally when he decides to sell up an retire he get a third of what Brawn gets from pulling the wool over Honda's eyes and one years work with no risks.
Head has been more than ruthless in his time but at least he can hold his head up and say I'm a mostly honest man. That's not something everyone can do.
70's,
Firstly nice to hear you are in financial position not to worry about your existence. That coupled with good health are the makings for a good life.
I followed most of the comments on the Ferrari board about the whole Brawn/Fry thing.
It would have been nice to not see Honda get jammed up because they withdrew with loads of dignity.
Offering leaving employee's with some stability would have been a good jester, but at least many continued on and still have a job.
Sadly, but as life teaches us it isn't always fair and there are those who take a lot more than they give.
Lastly, at least F1 is still here for all of us fans.
sessions
Firstly nice to hear you are in financial position not to worry about your existence. That coupled with good health are the makings for a good life.
I followed most of the comments on the Ferrari board about the whole Brawn/Fry thing.
It would have been nice to not see Honda get jammed up because they withdrew with loads of dignity.
Offering leaving employee's with some stability would have been a good jester, but at least many continued on and still have a job.
Sadly, but as life teaches us it isn't always fair and there are those who take a lot more than they give.
Lastly, at least F1 is still here for all of us fans.
sessions
The history of this team is funny
Ken Tyrrell got screwed by Max and Bernie
Craig Pollock screwed BAT
JV screwed himself.
Nick Fry screwed Prodrive
Brawn and Fry screwed Honda
The good thing is the team keeps going.
Mr Fry is the only person to make it into the table twice. He also goes down as being part of the worlds worst sponsorship deal. $5 million for title sponsorship of a WDC winning car a sea slug could have got more.
Ken Tyrrell got screwed by Max and Bernie
Craig Pollock screwed BAT
JV screwed himself.
Nick Fry screwed Prodrive
Brawn and Fry screwed Honda
The good thing is the team keeps going.
Mr Fry is the only person to make it into the table twice. He also goes down as being part of the worlds worst sponsorship deal. $5 million for title sponsorship of a WDC winning car a sea slug could have got more.
Yeah, it seems to have a colourful past. Hopefully Mercedes will present a solid team with staying power and professionalism.
BMW left Sauber high and dry, They also messed with Williams.
Toyota screwed the pooch also.
Honda at least knew how to exit, which sadly kind of solidifies the adage " Nice guys finish Last. "
JV fans I suppose would agree to that as well.
sessions
BMW left Sauber high and dry, They also messed with Williams.
Toyota screwed the pooch also.
Honda at least knew how to exit, which sadly kind of solidifies the adage " Nice guys finish Last. "
JV fans I suppose would agree to that as well.
sessions
March 7, 2011
Hamilton: Pirelli's will make the cars slower.
Brawn : made an estimated 100 million pounds from the sale of Mercedes GP.
Luzzi; is close to closing the final seat in F1.
Red Bull: will not change there pre-season testing schedule.
Button; doesn't plan to have children until his racing days are over.
Italian Super League star Davide Rigon tested a Ferrari F1 when he conducted aerodynamic tests.
Croatia : is the latest country touting itself as a future F1 venue.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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sessions
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Hamilton: Pirelli's will make the cars slower.
Brawn : made an estimated 100 million pounds from the sale of Mercedes GP.
Luzzi; is close to closing the final seat in F1.
Red Bull: will not change there pre-season testing schedule.
Button; doesn't plan to have children until his racing days are over.
Italian Super League star Davide Rigon tested a Ferrari F1 when he conducted aerodynamic tests.
Croatia : is the latest country touting itself as a future F1 venue.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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sessions
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March 8,2011
Ferrari: substantial upgrades for season opener.
McLaren: Amends testing schedule.
USGP: promoter Tavo Hellmund likes the idea of watering F1 tracks.
Montezemolo: told fans to ignore testing times, Ferarri will be ready.
HRT: confident the F111 will be ready to go in Barcelona.
AirAsia GP2 drivers will test Lotus today.
Malaysia GP: takes a partial U-turn on the possibility of a night race.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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sessions
Ferrari: substantial upgrades for season opener.
McLaren: Amends testing schedule.
USGP: promoter Tavo Hellmund likes the idea of watering F1 tracks.
Montezemolo: told fans to ignore testing times, Ferarri will be ready.
HRT: confident the F111 will be ready to go in Barcelona.
AirAsia GP2 drivers will test Lotus today.
Malaysia GP: takes a partial U-turn on the possibility of a night race.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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sessions
Hopefully this Tavo guy at USGP is only giving Bernie lip service. The last thing F1 needs is a dog and pony show in Texas.
sessions
sessions
I think Alfa with their 8C, defines beauty and is bound to make in roads into the NA market again like the Fiat 500.
F1 in Texas? Bernie dare dem like them tail gate parties and cars dat dem goes round and round.
"When you talk, you are repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new." - Dalai Lama
F1 in Texas? Bernie dare dem like them tail gate parties and cars dat dem goes round and round.
"When you talk, you are repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new." - Dalai Lama
FIA allows extra tyre testing on GP Fridays
The FIA has agreed to Pirelli’s request to allow the teams to do some extra tyre testing on Fridays of Grand Prix meetings.
The teams will now get their hands on four extra sets of development tyres (two per driver) of a different spec to the primes and options specified for that weekend.
Apart from anything else the change will help to ensure that the track remains busy on those Fridays, as there have been fears that cars would do limited running over the two 90 minute sessions due to lack of tyres.
The downside is that Friday’s overall times will become even harder to assess without keeping a close eye on what each driver has used, because three tyres will be in play, and quick times could be set on tyres which can’t be run for the rest of the weekend.
The FIA explained the change as follow: At certain events, one additional specification of dry weather tyre may be made available to all teams for evaluation purposes. Teams will be informed about such an additional specification at least one week before the start of the relevant event. Two sets of these tyres will be allocated to each driver for use during P1 and P2, and any such tyres must be returned to the tyre supplier before the start of P3.
There could also be weekends where teams get an additional set of that weekend’s prime tyre, for use on Fridays, which will also help to keep the track busy:
One additional set of ‘prime’ specification tyres may be made available to all drivers. Teams will be informed about such an additional set at least one week before the start of the relevant event. In this instance, the additional set will be available for use during P1 and P2. One set of ‘prime’ tyres must then be returned to the tyre supplier after P1, and two further sets of ‘prime’ and one set of ‘option’ specification tyres returned before the start of P3.
Finally, there are some tweaks to the safety car rules, as follows:
The safety car speed limit (an approximate 40% decrease in lap time) will now be enforced over two laps instead of one. The purpose is to ensure that cars are driven at a safe speed until they reach the safety car.
During a safety car period the pit exit light will remain green for the duration, unless the race is subsequently suspended.
Other than when the safety car has been asked to use the pit lane, no car may enter the pits while the safety car is deployed unless it is for the purpose of changing tyres.
LINK
The FIA has agreed to Pirelli’s request to allow the teams to do some extra tyre testing on Fridays of Grand Prix meetings.
The teams will now get their hands on four extra sets of development tyres (two per driver) of a different spec to the primes and options specified for that weekend.
Apart from anything else the change will help to ensure that the track remains busy on those Fridays, as there have been fears that cars would do limited running over the two 90 minute sessions due to lack of tyres.
The downside is that Friday’s overall times will become even harder to assess without keeping a close eye on what each driver has used, because three tyres will be in play, and quick times could be set on tyres which can’t be run for the rest of the weekend.
The FIA explained the change as follow: At certain events, one additional specification of dry weather tyre may be made available to all teams for evaluation purposes. Teams will be informed about such an additional specification at least one week before the start of the relevant event. Two sets of these tyres will be allocated to each driver for use during P1 and P2, and any such tyres must be returned to the tyre supplier before the start of P3.
There could also be weekends where teams get an additional set of that weekend’s prime tyre, for use on Fridays, which will also help to keep the track busy:
One additional set of ‘prime’ specification tyres may be made available to all drivers. Teams will be informed about such an additional set at least one week before the start of the relevant event. In this instance, the additional set will be available for use during P1 and P2. One set of ‘prime’ tyres must then be returned to the tyre supplier after P1, and two further sets of ‘prime’ and one set of ‘option’ specification tyres returned before the start of P3.
Finally, there are some tweaks to the safety car rules, as follows:
The safety car speed limit (an approximate 40% decrease in lap time) will now be enforced over two laps instead of one. The purpose is to ensure that cars are driven at a safe speed until they reach the safety car.
During a safety car period the pit exit light will remain green for the duration, unless the race is subsequently suspended.
Other than when the safety car has been asked to use the pit lane, no car may enter the pits while the safety car is deployed unless it is for the purpose of changing tyres.
LINK
Spartan.
Good post and link, thanks.
Wow changing tyre manufactures is a major undertaking. Hope in the end it will work for the teams and fans.
sessions
Good post and link, thanks.
Wow changing tyre manufactures is a major undertaking. Hope in the end it will work for the teams and fans.
sessions
March 9,2011
Webber : Lets move on. Team support issues are sounding like a broken record.
Perez : Optimistic he can challenge for points.
Alguersuari : confident Toro Rosso can beat Force India and Sauber.
FIA : will review all current circuits in an attempt to increase overtaking.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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sessions
Webber : Lets move on. Team support issues are sounding like a broken record.
Perez : Optimistic he can challenge for points.
Alguersuari : confident Toro Rosso can beat Force India and Sauber.
FIA : will review all current circuits in an attempt to increase overtaking.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News
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sessions
March 10,2011.
McLaren: Whitmarsh is "confident things are going in the right direction."
Pirelli calls on F1 drivers to not complain about tyre degradation.
Team Lotus: will net 16 million pounds in 2012 if they finish in the top 10.
Trulli: admits the reliability of his Lotus car is still a concern.
Webber: will drive a Red Bull across Melbourne's Bolte Bridge for the season opener.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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sessions
McLaren: Whitmarsh is "confident things are going in the right direction."
Pirelli calls on F1 drivers to not complain about tyre degradation.
Team Lotus: will net 16 million pounds in 2012 if they finish in the top 10.
Trulli: admits the reliability of his Lotus car is still a concern.
Webber: will drive a Red Bull across Melbourne's Bolte Bridge for the season opener.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News.
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sessions
In the above Daily Update, the BBC Sport News says see full story at Autosport Magazine.
(Pirelli calls on F1 drivers to not complain about tyre degradation)
If anyone reads about this please let us know a little about the article.
I find that rather bold of Pirelli to ask F1 drivers not to complain. After all it's only their life on the line if the tyre's are the pits.
sessions
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(Pirelli calls on F1 drivers to not complain about tyre degradation)
If anyone reads about this please let us know a little about the article.
I find that rather bold of Pirelli to ask F1 drivers not to complain. After all it's only their life on the line if the tyre's are the pits.
sessions
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March 11,2011
Ron Dennis: has been banned from driving for six months.
Barrichello : concerned over moveable wing.
GP Drivers Assn.: met in Barcelona to discuss Pirelli tyre issues.
Team Lotus : named Razia as third driver and Valsecchi as the test driver.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Ron Dennis: has been banned from driving for six months.
Barrichello : concerned over moveable wing.
GP Drivers Assn.: met in Barcelona to discuss Pirelli tyre issues.
Team Lotus : named Razia as third driver and Valsecchi as the test driver.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
Comments ? sessions
March 12,2011.
Hamilton: not frustrated that McLaren may start the F1 season in the catch-up mode.
Alonso: there is little separating top teams in F1.
Alonso: Pleased with the new modifications.
Webber & Alonso: very sad and concerned over the natural disasters.
Williams: will run with KERS despite problems in testings.
Vettel: optimistic there will be no repeat of early season reliability problems of recent years.
Schumacher: has written off his chances of winning the season opener.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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sessions
Hamilton: not frustrated that McLaren may start the F1 season in the catch-up mode.
Alonso: there is little separating top teams in F1.
Alonso: Pleased with the new modifications.
Webber & Alonso: very sad and concerned over the natural disasters.
Williams: will run with KERS despite problems in testings.
Vettel: optimistic there will be no repeat of early season reliability problems of recent years.
Schumacher: has written off his chances of winning the season opener.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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sessions
I dont think Macca is that far off. They were 2nd fastest team in the last race of last season.
Alonso is basically saying Merc had huge update and our didnt quite work.
Lets hope Vettel is wrong. He lost over 100 points due to reliability. So without problems they might be too strong.
MS is down playing. He will destroy the field with Nico in the first race
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Alonso is basically saying Merc had huge update and our didnt quite work.
Lets hope Vettel is wrong. He lost over 100 points due to reliability. So without problems they might be too strong.
MS is down playing. He will destroy the field with Nico in the first race
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March 14, 2011
Hamilton: has chosen Simon Fuller as his manager.
Kovalainen: "Got beaten by Hamilton in golf today,he played well. Now its off to the gym to do some power work."
Schumacher & MGP: open to idea of extending his contract to 2013.
Barrichello: Williams are to start the 2011 campaign in better shape than 2010.
Vettel: jokes that his title defense requires a good nights sleep on the flight from Germany to Australia.
Horner: "Red Bullis in best shape ever."
Trulli: Lotus has taken "hugh step forward."
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1.
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sessions
Hamilton: has chosen Simon Fuller as his manager.
Kovalainen: "Got beaten by Hamilton in golf today,he played well. Now its off to the gym to do some power work."
Schumacher & MGP: open to idea of extending his contract to 2013.
Barrichello: Williams are to start the 2011 campaign in better shape than 2010.
Vettel: jokes that his title defense requires a good nights sleep on the flight from Germany to Australia.
Horner: "Red Bullis in best shape ever."
Trulli: Lotus has taken "hugh step forward."
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1.
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sessions
March 15,2011
Bahrain: has until May 1 to make a decision about running a Grand Prix.
Horner: dropped hints he would be interested in Lewis Hamilton.
Alonso: believes McLaren can fight for a podium in the season opener.
Teams: are already sending freight to Australia.
Todt: has given his backing to the Melbourne GP despite Bernie's opinion of F1 doesn't need a race there.
HRT: their new car will not test until the first practice in the season opener.
Glock: worries his team has not progressed sufficiently.
Button: his Japanese girlfriend is appealing for help and support to victims of the Japanese disasters.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Bahrain: has until May 1 to make a decision about running a Grand Prix.
Horner: dropped hints he would be interested in Lewis Hamilton.
Alonso: believes McLaren can fight for a podium in the season opener.
Teams: are already sending freight to Australia.
Todt: has given his backing to the Melbourne GP despite Bernie's opinion of F1 doesn't need a race there.
HRT: their new car will not test until the first practice in the season opener.
Glock: worries his team has not progressed sufficiently.
Button: his Japanese girlfriend is appealing for help and support to victims of the Japanese disasters.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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March 16,2011
Webber: "number two driver" Will Vettel's new contract cause problems ?
Pirelli: wants PDL to test again and is asking McLaren for a sort of handover agreement.
Brawn: admits he was nervous over performance during the pre-season.
Schumacher: in a buoyant mood over season chances to be competitive.
Bernie: "We'd hate to lose Australia."
Paul Di Resta: believes Hamilton and Vettel were "a bit luckier" coming through the ranks.
Sir Stirling Moss: more driver skills will be required to handle KER's and the moveable wings this season.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Webber: "number two driver" Will Vettel's new contract cause problems ?
Pirelli: wants PDL to test again and is asking McLaren for a sort of handover agreement.
Brawn: admits he was nervous over performance during the pre-season.
Schumacher: in a buoyant mood over season chances to be competitive.
Bernie: "We'd hate to lose Australia."
Paul Di Resta: believes Hamilton and Vettel were "a bit luckier" coming through the ranks.
Sir Stirling Moss: more driver skills will be required to handle KER's and the moveable wings this season.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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March 17 2011
No BBC Sport News F1 update so far.... It will be posted when it's available.
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Must be a Irish sports castor working for the BBC.
(a wee bit too much green ale)
sessions
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No BBC Sport News F1 update so far.... It will be posted when it's available.
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Must be a Irish sports castor working for the BBC.
(a wee bit too much green ale)
sessions
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March 18,2011.
Finally an update.
Kubica: "ahead of schedule on all forecasts"
Peter de la Rosa: drivers will use own judgement on when to pit.
FIA: is looking into cars (high noses) with regard to the cause of launching.
Sauber: Keys says rookie Perez has made "enormous progress"
Team Lotus: will use Davide Valsecchi at Friday practices in Australia & Malaysia.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Finally an update.
Kubica: "ahead of schedule on all forecasts"
Peter de la Rosa: drivers will use own judgement on when to pit.
FIA: is looking into cars (high noses) with regard to the cause of launching.
Sauber: Keys says rookie Perez has made "enormous progress"
Team Lotus: will use Davide Valsecchi at Friday practices in Australia & Malaysia.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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March 21,2011
Lotus name: will be settled this week.
Sutil: conceded he is expecting Force India to be off the pace.
Virgin: Principal John Booth acknowledges pace will be an early season issue.
Ferrari: will be the most reliable heading into the season opener.
Vettel: Drivers could still strike over changes to cars this season.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Lotus name: will be settled this week.
Sutil: conceded he is expecting Force India to be off the pace.
Virgin: Principal John Booth acknowledges pace will be an early season issue.
Ferrari: will be the most reliable heading into the season opener.
Vettel: Drivers could still strike over changes to cars this season.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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March 22, 2011
Hamilton: This year "It's a drink company versus McLaren & Ferrari."
Webber: will relaunch his charity adventure race, The Tasmania Challenge on Tuesday.
Massa: Ferrari not sure how they will fare, but have put together a reliable package.
Australian GP organizers: say the absence of Bernie should not read as a death knell for the event,
Pirelli: will give the teams an extra set of tyres this weekend.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Hamilton: This year "It's a drink company versus McLaren & Ferrari."
Webber: will relaunch his charity adventure race, The Tasmania Challenge on Tuesday.
Massa: Ferrari not sure how they will fare, but have put together a reliable package.
Australian GP organizers: say the absence of Bernie should not read as a death knell for the event,
Pirelli: will give the teams an extra set of tyres this weekend.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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@Hammi
Sounds a bit bitter.
@Massa
I have said he will be put as number 2 from first race. But i guess Pirellis and MRW gives him new tools for fighting.
I mean MRW is used in Qs so if he is brave enough... and Pirelli brings a whole new ball game to Qs. And 3-4 pits to races. Rob and Massa might just surprice us afterall.
Sounds a bit bitter.
@Massa
I have said he will be put as number 2 from first race. But i guess Pirellis and MRW gives him new tools for fighting.
I mean MRW is used in Qs so if he is brave enough... and Pirelli brings a whole new ball game to Qs. And 3-4 pits to races. Rob and Massa might just surprice us afterall.
March 23 2011
Bernie: will miss season opener, he's in New York City having discussions for a potential GP on Staten Island.
Webber: adjustable rear wing needs restrictions.
Button: has warned Hamilton life outside of McLaren would be a surprise for him.
Hamilton's father :says he should have stopped being his son's manager in 2008.
McLaren: Whitmarsh will take flack if their car fails to bare fruit.
Webber: Jim Clark & Senna would be "turning in their graves" over artificial rain.
Renault: aiming for the podium.
Schumacher: "winning races will be "a realistic target"
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Bernie: will miss season opener, he's in New York City having discussions for a potential GP on Staten Island.
Webber: adjustable rear wing needs restrictions.
Button: has warned Hamilton life outside of McLaren would be a surprise for him.
Hamilton's father :says he should have stopped being his son's manager in 2008.
McLaren: Whitmarsh will take flack if their car fails to bare fruit.
Webber: Jim Clark & Senna would be "turning in their graves" over artificial rain.
Renault: aiming for the podium.
Schumacher: "winning races will be "a realistic target"
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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hmmm... a few interesting coments there..... but we better not get into that
regards tt
regards tt
March 24 2011
Australian GP: may move from its traditional home of Albert Park.
Bernie; launches a stinging attack of Jean Todt boss of the FIA.
Webber: warns F1's rule makers are risking the "purity" of the sport with attempts to liven up the races.
Pirelli: trye wear should make strategy a major factor in this weekend in Melbourne.
FIA: has extended the moveable wing overtaking zone to before the final corner of Albert Park for Sunday's GP.
Webber: takes a snipe at Hamilton for saying "just a drinks company."
Schumacher: warns rivals Mercedes is the real deal this season.
Kobayashi: wants F1's global appeal to help support Japanese earthquake victims
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Australian GP: may move from its traditional home of Albert Park.
Bernie; launches a stinging attack of Jean Todt boss of the FIA.
Webber: warns F1's rule makers are risking the "purity" of the sport with attempts to liven up the races.
Pirelli: trye wear should make strategy a major factor in this weekend in Melbourne.
FIA: has extended the moveable wing overtaking zone to before the final corner of Albert Park for Sunday's GP.
Webber: takes a snipe at Hamilton for saying "just a drinks company."
Schumacher: warns rivals Mercedes is the real deal this season.
Kobayashi: wants F1's global appeal to help support Japanese earthquake victims
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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March 25,2011
Hamilton: regrets his hair style in 2006. (this is news ?)
Ferrari: hires a former commander to improve teamwork and communications.
Vettel: names new car "Kinky Kylie" (again news ?)
Hulkenberg: first driver fined for pit lane speeding. (2.5 km over)
F1A: has adopted a new registration system to preserve safety and image since "Crashgate."
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Hamilton: regrets his hair style in 2006. (this is news ?)
Ferrari: hires a former commander to improve teamwork and communications.
Vettel: names new car "Kinky Kylie" (again news ?)
Hulkenberg: first driver fined for pit lane speeding. (2.5 km over)
F1A: has adopted a new registration system to preserve safety and image since "Crashgate."
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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March 28,2011
Ferrari: Domenicali and senior staff fly to Italy to see why the F150 did not perform to full potential.
Pirelli: stunned when Perez completed 58 laps with omly one stop.
Sauber: will conduct a full investigation before their wing appeal.
Red Bull: will have KERS working for Malaysia.
PDLRosa: will take part in Pirelli tyre tests in Turkey next week.
Petrov: "We have an aggressive car."
F1's leading figures think it's too early to judge the success of new rules after one race.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1.
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Ferrari: Domenicali and senior staff fly to Italy to see why the F150 did not perform to full potential.
Pirelli: stunned when Perez completed 58 laps with omly one stop.
Sauber: will conduct a full investigation before their wing appeal.
Red Bull: will have KERS working for Malaysia.
PDLRosa: will take part in Pirelli tyre tests in Turkey next week.
Petrov: "We have an aggressive car."
F1's leading figures think it's too early to judge the success of new rules after one race.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1.
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March 29,2011
Hamilton: "Alonso is my biggest rival."
Hamilton: will head back to England to see his brother's racing debut.
Renault: last years pressure on Petrov is paying off.
Pirelli: concedes the colour markings were not entirely clear.
The Spanish Motorsport Federation: would prefer to not have an F1 team to one that is so badly prepared.
Webber: his car needs to be stripped down to find performance problems.
The Drag Reduction System Zone will be extended 100 metres in the Malaysian GP to encourage passing.
source and stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Hamilton: "Alonso is my biggest rival."
Hamilton: will head back to England to see his brother's racing debut.
Renault: last years pressure on Petrov is paying off.
Pirelli: concedes the colour markings were not entirely clear.
The Spanish Motorsport Federation: would prefer to not have an F1 team to one that is so badly prepared.
Webber: his car needs to be stripped down to find performance problems.
The Drag Reduction System Zone will be extended 100 metres in the Malaysian GP to encourage passing.
source and stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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March 30,2011
Liuzzi: Malaysia worse foe 107% rule.
Karthikeyan: is confident car will qualify.
Buemi: must have a chat with his team mate over contact.
Brawn: handling problems caused poor performance.
Whitmarsh: not a fan of Bernie's fake rain.
Hamilton: has rebuilt his relationship with his father.
Pirelli: will tyre test in Turkey with PDL Rosa.
Kimi: going to Nascar
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Liuzzi: Malaysia worse foe 107% rule.
Karthikeyan: is confident car will qualify.
Buemi: must have a chat with his team mate over contact.
Brawn: handling problems caused poor performance.
Whitmarsh: not a fan of Bernie's fake rain.
Hamilton: has rebuilt his relationship with his father.
Pirelli: will tyre test in Turkey with PDL Rosa.
Kimi: going to Nascar
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Quote:mercedes
handling problems
Geez, that could mean anything.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
Herman,
No kidding. Well I hope they have or are getting a handle on it for next weekend. I really would like to see some good results and racing out of Mercedes this year.
sessions
No kidding. Well I hope they have or are getting a handle on it for next weekend. I really would like to see some good results and racing out of Mercedes this year.
sessions
March 31 2011
Abu Dhabi: willing to trade their November date to Bahrain and have a race in December.
Newey: McLaren made large gains forward by copying our exhaust.
Hamilton: believes Red Bull will have to incorporate KERS to stay ahead of McLaren.
Sauber: to keep Keys after wing disqualification.
Lotus: will demo their F1 car at a temporary track in front of the Malaysian Palace of Justice Saturday.
Renault: wants to cut a deal with TOTAL.
Button: will do the Lavaman triathlon in Hawaii this weekend.
Tony Fernades: was extremely humbled to be made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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Abu Dhabi: willing to trade their November date to Bahrain and have a race in December.
Newey: McLaren made large gains forward by copying our exhaust.
Hamilton: believes Red Bull will have to incorporate KERS to stay ahead of McLaren.
Sauber: to keep Keys after wing disqualification.
Lotus: will demo their F1 car at a temporary track in front of the Malaysian Palace of Justice Saturday.
Renault: wants to cut a deal with TOTAL.
Button: will do the Lavaman triathlon in Hawaii this weekend.
Tony Fernades: was extremely humbled to be made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen.
source and full stories @ BBC Sport News F1
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April 1 2011
Reporting the snippets of news every morning (afternoon) for most readers isn't gaining posts; so I'm going to stop reporting them and focus more on Mercedes issues now the season has begun.
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sessions
Reporting the snippets of news every morning (afternoon) for most readers isn't gaining posts; so I'm going to stop reporting them and focus more on Mercedes issues now the season has begun.
Comments ?
sessions
I am not sure. Maybe you could try to do news about MERC separate. And keep this thread as other news.... well just a thought. I like it. But clearly there might be too much going on at F1.
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