Official 2009 Formula 1 Season Discussion
06-24-2009, 11:43 AM
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06-24-2009, 12:35 PM
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This is so touching, I could throw up.
Di Montezemolo hails Mosley contribution
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76499
By Edd Straw Wednesday, June 24th 2009, 14:39 GMT
Luca di MontezemoloFormula 1 Teams' Association chairman Luca di Montezemolo has taken a conciliatory line after an agreement with the FIA averted the threat of a breakaway series, paying tribute to Max Mosley's contribution.
"He has done a very good fix of the problem," said di Montezemolo. "When you have reached an agreement, everyone has to help in the same way."
The 61-year-old Ferrari president also called for the sport to put politics behind it and to focus on the reconciliation between the FIA and FOTA as a chance to improve F1.
And there's more in the article.
Di Montezemolo hails Mosley contribution
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76499
By Edd Straw Wednesday, June 24th 2009, 14:39 GMT
Luca di MontezemoloFormula 1 Teams' Association chairman Luca di Montezemolo has taken a conciliatory line after an agreement with the FIA averted the threat of a breakaway series, paying tribute to Max Mosley's contribution.
"He has done a very good fix of the problem," said di Montezemolo. "When you have reached an agreement, everyone has to help in the same way."
The 61-year-old Ferrari president also called for the sport to put politics behind it and to focus on the reconciliation between the FIA and FOTA as a chance to improve F1.
And there's more in the article.
06-24-2009, 12:46 PM
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WHATEVER....i'm sure there is no love lost between those 2. Last I saw Luca couldn't STAND Max. But you know...if everything is straightened out they can bump uglies all they want...just stop messing with F1
06-24-2009, 12:57 PM
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lmao, Max did a awesome job? did luca forget that he almost left F1 because max wanted to be dixk the whole time. oh well typic ferrari (jking) i just had to throw that in. because i cant stand this liking for ferrari atm. i must go to my old ways 
OH Don't worry Alfy, I'm sure it won't be long before they're bitching about the rules and how they DON'T favor Ferrari like they're SUPPOSED to
06-24-2009, 01:26 PM
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06-24-2009, 01:32 PM
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...and on that note...maybe Alonso SHOULD go to Ferrari...seems like a good fit to me 
NOW...Carlos 
should be here in about 3.........2.............
NOW...Carlos should be here in about 3.........2.............
06-24-2009, 01:41 PM
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06-25-2009, 10:29 AM
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3...2...1... YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Indeed Alonso and Ferrari are made for each other.
I can't wait to have him join my favorite team... Agreed that it is sickening to see how much Ferrari can influence in the decision and future of F1...
However, F1 without Ferrari??? It's like having "protected sex"!!
Carlos
06-25-2009, 10:38 AM
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3...2...1... YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Indeed Alonso and Ferrari are made for each other. I can't wait to have him join my favorite team...
Agreed that it is sickening to see how much Ferrari can influence in the decision and future of F1...
However, F1 without Ferrari??? It's like having "protected sex"!!
Carlos
Indeed Alonso and Ferrari are made for each other.
I can't wait to have him join my favorite team... Agreed that it is sickening to see how much Ferrari can influence in the decision and future of F1...
However, F1 without Ferrari??? It's like having "protected sex"!!
Carlos
my week wouldnt be fullfield 
06-25-2009, 12:22 PM
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3...2...1... YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Indeed Alonso and Ferrari are made for each other. I can't wait to have him join my favorite team...
Agreed that it is sickening to see how much Ferrari can influence in the decision and future of F1...
However, F1 without Ferrari??? It's like having "protected sex"!!
Carlos
Indeed Alonso and Ferrari are made for each other.
I can't wait to have him join my favorite team... Agreed that it is sickening to see how much Ferrari can influence in the decision and future of F1...
However, F1 without Ferrari??? It's like having "protected sex"!!
Carlos
I agree with you there...and I've got to admit...the one thing that I have always admired about Ferrari is that they exist to race, and then sell cars (I was watching this documentary about Ferrari and one of the designers said that was Enzo's motto) That and "the horse always pulls the cart"...which as we all know a proper race car usually has the "horse" in the back...but I can see his point. Not to mention, he was talking about the "horse pulling the cart" back in the darn late 30s and 40s
06-25-2009, 12:37 PM
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"Briatore to help spice up F1 show" 
One can only imagine...and we thought the "grid spot" girls had on some skimpy clothing....by the time Flav gets done with it, F1s gonna be on pay per view with a mature (XXX) rating 
I bet he'll have the chicks in Dubi wearing thongs 
One can only imagine...and we thought the "grid spot" girls had on some skimpy clothing....by the time Flav gets done with it, F1s gonna be on pay per view with a mature (XXX) rating I bet he'll have the chicks in Dubi wearing thongs
06-25-2009, 01:18 PM
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Go crazy italian... go...
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06-25-2009, 02:16 PM
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DAMN IT CARLOS....yeah, you're right, i'd switch places with him in a heart beat....then I'd loose some freaking weight, kick Piquet out and take his place 
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06-25-2009, 07:49 PM
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It Ain't Over Yet!
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76529
Mosley rethinks future over FOTA claims
By Jonathan Noble and Dieter Rencken Thursday, June 25th 2009, 20:41 GMT
Max MosleyFormula 1's future has been thrown into turmoil once again, with FIA president Max Mosley saying he is now keeping his future options open because of what he has called 'deliberate attempts' by teams to mislead the media.
Just 24 hours after Mosley reached a deal with FOTA to end the threat of a breakaway series, he has reacted angrily to what he calls 'false claims' made by the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) about the nature of their agreement.
In a letter that Mosley sent to FOTA chairman Luca di Montezemolo, which first appeared on website www.racefax.com but has now been seen by AUTOSPORT, Mosley makes it clear that he is angry at how FOTA has presented the terms of its deal.
And such is his seriousness with which he is treating the matter, that he has told FOTA that his original plan to step down as FIA president in October is no longer definite.
"Given your and FOTA's deliberate attempt to mislead the media, I now consider my options open," wrote Mosley in the letter. "At least until October, I am president of the FIA with the full authority of that office.
"After that it is the FIA member clubs, not you or FOTA, who will decide on the future leadership of the FIA."
Mosley is furious that FOTA representatives have claimed that FIA Senate president Michel Boeri is now in change of F1, that he himself was forced out of office and that he would have no role in the FIA once he steps down in October.
"We made a deal yesterday in Paris to end the recent difficulties in Formula 1," explained Mosley. "A fundamental part of this was that we would both present a positive and truthful account to the media.
"I was therefore astonished to learn that FOTA has been briefing the press that Mr Boeri has taken charge of Formula 1, something which you know is completely untrue; that I had been forced out of office, also false; and, apparently, that I would have no role in the FIA after October, something which is plain nonsense, if only because of the FIA statutes.
"Furthermore, you have suggested to the media that I was a 'dictator', an accusation which is grossly insulting to the 26 members of the World Motor Sport Council who have discussed and voted all the rules and procedures of Formula 1 since the 1980s, not to mention the representatives of the FIA's 122 countries who have democratically endorsed everything I and my World Motor Sport Council colleagues have done during the last 18 years."
The letter makes it clear that unless FOTA moves to address his complaints, then the deal that was agreed on Wednesday could collapse. The letter was sent prior to Thursday's FOTA press conference in Bologna, where Mosley had hoped an apology would be made - something which was not forthcoming.
Mosley said: "If you wish the agreement we made to have any chance of survival, you and FOTA must immediately rectify your actions. You must correct the false statements which have been made and make no further such statements.
"You yourself must issue a suitable correction and apology at your press conference this afternoon.
"Formula 1 is run entirely by our 25-strong team without any help from me or any other outsider. There was no need for me to involve myself further in Formula 1 once we had a settlement. Equally, I had a long-standing plan not to seek re-election in October. It was therefore possible for me to confirm both points to you yesterday."
Mosley rethinks future over FOTA claims
By Jonathan Noble and Dieter Rencken Thursday, June 25th 2009, 20:41 GMT
Max MosleyFormula 1's future has been thrown into turmoil once again, with FIA president Max Mosley saying he is now keeping his future options open because of what he has called 'deliberate attempts' by teams to mislead the media.
Just 24 hours after Mosley reached a deal with FOTA to end the threat of a breakaway series, he has reacted angrily to what he calls 'false claims' made by the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) about the nature of their agreement.
In a letter that Mosley sent to FOTA chairman Luca di Montezemolo, which first appeared on website www.racefax.com but has now been seen by AUTOSPORT, Mosley makes it clear that he is angry at how FOTA has presented the terms of its deal.
And such is his seriousness with which he is treating the matter, that he has told FOTA that his original plan to step down as FIA president in October is no longer definite.
"Given your and FOTA's deliberate attempt to mislead the media, I now consider my options open," wrote Mosley in the letter. "At least until October, I am president of the FIA with the full authority of that office.
"After that it is the FIA member clubs, not you or FOTA, who will decide on the future leadership of the FIA."
Mosley is furious that FOTA representatives have claimed that FIA Senate president Michel Boeri is now in change of F1, that he himself was forced out of office and that he would have no role in the FIA once he steps down in October.
"We made a deal yesterday in Paris to end the recent difficulties in Formula 1," explained Mosley. "A fundamental part of this was that we would both present a positive and truthful account to the media.
"I was therefore astonished to learn that FOTA has been briefing the press that Mr Boeri has taken charge of Formula 1, something which you know is completely untrue; that I had been forced out of office, also false; and, apparently, that I would have no role in the FIA after October, something which is plain nonsense, if only because of the FIA statutes.
"Furthermore, you have suggested to the media that I was a 'dictator', an accusation which is grossly insulting to the 26 members of the World Motor Sport Council who have discussed and voted all the rules and procedures of Formula 1 since the 1980s, not to mention the representatives of the FIA's 122 countries who have democratically endorsed everything I and my World Motor Sport Council colleagues have done during the last 18 years."
The letter makes it clear that unless FOTA moves to address his complaints, then the deal that was agreed on Wednesday could collapse. The letter was sent prior to Thursday's FOTA press conference in Bologna, where Mosley had hoped an apology would be made - something which was not forthcoming.
Mosley said: "If you wish the agreement we made to have any chance of survival, you and FOTA must immediately rectify your actions. You must correct the false statements which have been made and make no further such statements.
"You yourself must issue a suitable correction and apology at your press conference this afternoon.
"Formula 1 is run entirely by our 25-strong team without any help from me or any other outsider. There was no need for me to involve myself further in Formula 1 once we had a settlement. Equally, I had a long-standing plan not to seek re-election in October. It was therefore possible for me to confirm both points to you yesterday."
