Official 2009 Formula 1 Season Discussion
06-04-2009, 10:56 AM
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I couldn't agree more!!! I realize the FIA has a role to play, but common...if everybody is complaining WORK IT OUT...rather than just say FU!! Too much imphasis is being placed on recruiting new teams. And I can totally see Ferrari, as well as a couple other teams, saying screw the contract and pay it off. It be worth it for them to pay it off, rather than muddle around with **** poor rules and uncompettitive (sp) teams. I'd be interested in what type of series the manufacturer's could put together.
06-04-2009, 11:16 AM
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I think Mosley is going to stick to his rules and not allow any of the FOTA teams to run next year. There are enough new teams +Toyota that have signed up by the deadline that he can field a good race.
The company that bought Brabham and March Eng have also submitted proposals by the deadline. That makes it about 8 new teams (16 cars) if Mosley does throw out the apps from the current teams.
June 12th is the next date to watch. This is when the chosen teams will be anounced by the FIA/Mosley.
The company that bought Brabham and March Eng have also submitted proposals by the deadline. That makes it about 8 new teams (16 cars) if Mosley does throw out the apps from the current teams.
June 12th is the next date to watch. This is when the chosen teams will be anounced by the FIA/Mosley.
06-04-2009, 11:20 AM
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I couldn't agree more!!! I realize the FIA has a role to play, but common...if everybody is complaining WORK IT OUT...rather than just say FU!! Too much imphasis is being placed on recruiting new teams. And I can totally see Ferrari, as well as a couple other teams, saying screw the contract and pay it off. It be worth it for them to pay it off, rather than muddle around with **** poor rules and uncompettitive (sp) teams. I'd be interested in what type of series the manufacturer's could put together.
so i really hope like you said, pay up the contract break and leave. would love to see new cars in the Proto series in lemans. i miss the nissan, toyota, mazda days.
06-04-2009, 11:21 AM
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I think Mosley is going to stick to his rules and not allow any of the FOTA teams to run next year. There are enough new teams +Toyota that have signed up by the deadline that he can field a good race.
The company that bought Brabham and March Eng have also submitted proposals by the deadline. That makes it about 8 new teams (16 cars) if Mosley does throw out the apps from the current teams.
June 12th is the next date to watch. This is when the chosen teams will be anounced by the FIA/Mosley.
The company that bought Brabham and March Eng have also submitted proposals by the deadline. That makes it about 8 new teams (16 cars) if Mosley does throw out the apps from the current teams.
June 12th is the next date to watch. This is when the chosen teams will be anounced by the FIA/Mosley.
is turkey this weekend? i love that track.
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06-04-2009, 12:29 PM
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^^^^ YUP!!!! Turkey is an excellent track. I believe it's the one with like a 4 apex turn and they guys run it flat out. I've said before, the Tilke designed tracks seem a bit neutured to me in some respects, but I do respect the man for turns like that. Actually, now that I think about it, I think all of the Tilke tracks have something about them. Like in Malaysia that massive stratight, hair pin, then another massive straight...or the uniqueness of the China track (and excuse me if he wasn't involved in that one) but I like the idea of the "chang" influence in the design of the track. And from what I've read all of his tracks have the BEST facilities...which i'm sure is a plus when you're backing a semi up into a space the width of a Humvee.
06-04-2009, 01:01 PM
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DAMN...really?? That's such an awesome track...kind of sad to hear that. Too bad we don't live in Turkey.....can you imagine a track day there!!! Actually, I take that back..might be nice to vist, but I don't know if i'd want to live there 
06-04-2009, 01:06 PM
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06-04-2009, 01:11 PM
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taht does suck. i like tracks with alot elevation. such turkey, suzuka, hungry, brazil and the belgian track
06-04-2009, 01:24 PM
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Corkscrew is awesome as well...
Agreed with lots of elevation, off camber turns, couple of straights and great view from all angles...
Can't forget Lemans Series running there a few years back... Those Audis were just awesome.
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06-04-2009, 01:27 PM
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OHHHHHH man, Spa is like my all time favorite...next to Monza and Monaco. Eu Ruge is like the pinnicle of corners...if you want to call it a corner..freaking fantastic. I remember when Villineuve first went to BAR and took that mixed matched "zipper car" through that thing flat and BAAAAM into the tires...I thought the guy wasn't going to make it...CRAZY
06-04-2009, 01:30 PM
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Then Laguna Seca will be GREAT for F1 if the series ever come back to the USA. I remember taking turn 6 flat out... holly cow, talk about having ***** to do that... lol
Corkscrew is awesome as well...
Agreed with lots of elevation, off camber turns, couple of straights and great view from all angles...
Can't forget Lemans Series running there a few years back... Those Audis were just awesome.
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Corkscrew is awesome as well...
Agreed with lots of elevation, off camber turns, couple of straights and great view from all angles...
Can't forget Lemans Series running there a few years back... Those Audis were just awesome.
Carlos
OHHH MAN Carlos...you ran at Laguna?? SWEET I've heard that when you approach the corkscrew your basically not even looking at the track, but rather queing off the trees and making sure you're lined up with them
06-04-2009, 02:12 PM
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pretty cool site to check out each tracks highlights of last year.
man i miss the days of Ferrari Vs Mercedes / Mcarlen
to be honest, watching brawn racing redbull is kind of boring
man i miss the days of Ferrari Vs Mercedes / Mcarlen
to be honest, watching brawn racing redbull is kind of boring
06-04-2009, 03:24 PM
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Yes I have a few times. Indeed you don't even see the road down below you... You just "pray" you are coming down straight so then you can take the next corner 9 "off camber" through the middle or you will end up on the gravel...I saw so many cars dropping just one wheel off since they were going wide and that will be it... boom off you go...
I agree SPA must be breathtaking especially Eu Ruge... I remember even Ayrton Senna not being able to take it flat out...Montoya, on the other hand, used to take it flat out back in the days...
I will for sure miss the McLaren vs Ferrari days if they don't agree to run next year...
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06-04-2009, 06:45 PM
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Eau rouge has been altered slightly, Pololo. Back in Senna's days the configuration was a bit different (check, I think it was Derek Warwick's massive crash), and there's runoff area now whereas the walls were much closer and the radius was a bit tighter, too.
06-04-2009, 07:00 PM
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Yes I have a few times. Indeed you don't even see the road down below you... You just "pray" you are coming down straight so then you can take the next corner 9 "off camber" through the middle or you will end up on the gravel...I saw so many cars dropping just one wheel off since they were going wide and that will be it... boom off you go...
I agree SPA must be breathtaking especially Eu Ruge... I remember even Ayrton Senna not being able to take it flat out...Montoya, on the other hand, used to take it flat out back in the days...
I will for sure miss the McLaren vs Ferrari days if they don't agree to run next year...
Carlos
I agree SPA must be breathtaking especially Eu Ruge... I remember even Ayrton Senna not being able to take it flat out...Montoya, on the other hand, used to take it flat out back in the days...
I will for sure miss the McLaren vs Ferrari days if they don't agree to run next year...
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06-05-2009, 12:00 AM
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Heck, I don't care if Ferrari starts winning. Just someone add some competition.
Right now the midfield is exciting. But in the front, oh Button is still there? Oh well...
Right now the midfield is exciting. But in the front, oh Button is still there? Oh well...
06-06-2009, 09:46 PM
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My thoughts of the moment,
Today, in the news, Litespeed announced that it's F1 team would be called Team Lotus. Now we have teams that want a grid position in 2010 called March, Lola, Brabham & Lotus. Do you think they are using the classic names to gain an advantage if the FOTA teams are allowed to compete next year?
Today, in the news, Litespeed announced that it's F1 team would be called Team Lotus. Now we have teams that want a grid position in 2010 called March, Lola, Brabham & Lotus. Do you think they are using the classic names to gain an advantage if the FOTA teams are allowed to compete next year?
06-08-2009, 09:00 AM
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My thoughts of the moment,
Today, in the news, Litespeed announced that it's F1 team would be called Team Lotus. Now we have teams that want a grid position in 2010 called March, Lola, Brabham & Lotus. Do you think they are using the classic names to gain an advantage if the FOTA teams are allowed to compete next year?
Today, in the news, Litespeed announced that it's F1 team would be called Team Lotus. Now we have teams that want a grid position in 2010 called March, Lola, Brabham & Lotus. Do you think they are using the classic names to gain an advantage if the FOTA teams are allowed to compete next year?
in other news, while hamilton and masa gained 3 spots ( Hamitlon from 16 and masa from 9th,) other drivers supposely good drivers such as alonso and kimi lost spots. so lets give them a round of applause for crappy driving
5th 3 Felipe Massa Ferrari 58 +39.9 secs grid start-9
9 4 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 58 +50.2 secs grid start- 6
10 7 Fernando Alonso Renault 58 +62.4 secs grid start- 8
13 1 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 58 +80.4 secs grid start 16
14 2 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 57 +1 Lap grid start 14
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06-08-2009, 02:52 PM
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F1's reigning world champion has joined other drivers and eight current formula one teams in threatening to quit the FIA world championship at the end of the season.
Outspoken 2005 and 2006 drivers' title winner Fernando Alonso has been widely quoted as saying he would "prefer to race in any other category" if Max Mosley's budget cap is imposed in 2010.
His comments followed a meeting between the drivers of the FOTA-affiliated teams and officials of the alliance prior to Sunday's Turkish grand prix.
Afterwards, Toyota's Jarno Trulli was nominated the drivers' spokesman on the issue, and experienced competitors including Nick Heidfeld, Mark Webber and Felipe Massa similarly fully backed the FOTA stance.
"All the FOTA drivers are with FOTA in the future," said Red Bull's Webber.
Ferrari's Massa added: "If F1 is not possible because it is not F1 any more, then we will go to another championship."
2008 champion Lewis Hamilton is usually guarded when it comes to political matters, but on Monday he said he would not split with his FOTA member team McLaren-Mercedes, even if a breakaway championship is established.
"I am under contract at my team and will go wherever they go. That's the way it is. That applies for all drivers," the Briton told Deutsche Presse Agentur in Stuttgart
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090608....f1-quit-threat
Outspoken 2005 and 2006 drivers' title winner Fernando Alonso has been widely quoted as saying he would "prefer to race in any other category" if Max Mosley's budget cap is imposed in 2010.
His comments followed a meeting between the drivers of the FOTA-affiliated teams and officials of the alliance prior to Sunday's Turkish grand prix.
Afterwards, Toyota's Jarno Trulli was nominated the drivers' spokesman on the issue, and experienced competitors including Nick Heidfeld, Mark Webber and Felipe Massa similarly fully backed the FOTA stance.
"All the FOTA drivers are with FOTA in the future," said Red Bull's Webber.
Ferrari's Massa added: "If F1 is not possible because it is not F1 any more, then we will go to another championship."
2008 champion Lewis Hamilton is usually guarded when it comes to political matters, but on Monday he said he would not split with his FOTA member team McLaren-Mercedes, even if a breakaway championship is established.
"I am under contract at my team and will go wherever they go. That's the way it is. That applies for all drivers," the Briton told Deutsche Presse Agentur in Stuttgart
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090608....f1-quit-threat
06-08-2009, 05:02 PM
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Outspoken 2005 and 2006 drivers' title winner Fernando Alonso has been widely quoted as saying he would "prefer to race in any other category" if Max Mosley's budget cap is imposed in 2010.
His comments followed a meeting between the drivers of the FOTA-affiliated teams and officials of the alliance prior to Sunday's Turkish grand prix.
Afterwards, Toyota's Jarno Trulli was nominated the drivers' spokesman on the issue, and experienced competitors including Nick Heidfeld, Mark Webber and Felipe Massa similarly fully backed the FOTA stance.
"All the FOTA drivers are with FOTA in the future," said Red Bull's Webber.
Ferrari's Massa added: "If F1 is not possible because it is not F1 any more, then we will go to another championship."
2008 champion Lewis Hamilton is usually guarded when it comes to political matters, but on Monday he said he would not split with his FOTA member team McLaren-Mercedes, even if a breakaway championship is established.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090608....f1-quit-threat
His comments followed a meeting between the drivers of the FOTA-affiliated teams and officials of the alliance prior to Sunday's Turkish grand prix.
Afterwards, Toyota's Jarno Trulli was nominated the drivers' spokesman on the issue, and experienced competitors including Nick Heidfeld, Mark Webber and Felipe Massa similarly fully backed the FOTA stance.
"All the FOTA drivers are with FOTA in the future," said Red Bull's Webber.
Ferrari's Massa added: "If F1 is not possible because it is not F1 any more, then we will go to another championship."
2008 champion Lewis Hamilton is usually guarded when it comes to political matters, but on Monday he said he would not split with his FOTA member team McLaren-Mercedes, even if a breakaway championship is established.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090608....f1-quit-threat
Of course you have guys like Hamilton that are so hard to read, has not said a word about this and now he says "I am under contract at my team and will go wherever they go. That's the way it is. That applies for all drivers," the Briton told Deutsche Presse Agentur in Stuttgart What a bunch of BS... He doesn't have the guts to say it the way it is. Typical of him.... What LAME World Champion we have...
Alfy,
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06-08-2009, 05:09 PM
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See???? You can see here who REALLY HAS THE GUTS to say it the way it is... Alonso, Trulli, Massa, Webber... most of the drivers feel this way and outspoken about this issue...
Of course you have guys like Hamilton that are so hard to read, has not said a word about this and now he says "I am under contract at my team and will go wherever they go. That's the way it is. That applies for all drivers," the Briton told Deutsche Presse Agentur in Stuttgart What a bunch of BS... He doesn't have the guts to say it the way it is. Typical of him.... What LAME World Champion we have...
Alfy,
Waiting for your reply
Carlos
Of course you have guys like Hamilton that are so hard to read, has not said a word about this and now he says "I am under contract at my team and will go wherever they go. That's the way it is. That applies for all drivers," the Briton told Deutsche Presse Agentur in Stuttgart What a bunch of BS... He doesn't have the guts to say it the way it is. Typical of him.... What LAME World Champion we have...
Alfy,
Waiting for your reply
Carlos
06-08-2009, 06:41 PM
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