Official 2010 Formula 1 Season Discussion
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Here is more on FIA admitting that they will rework the rule:
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/17765.html
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/17765.html
#777
Hill: I got hate mail
1996 world champion Damon Hill claims to have received hate mail following the decision to hand
Michael Schumacher a 20s penalty at the end of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
more @ http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=40856
1996 world champion Damon Hill claims to have received hate mail following the decision to hand
Michael Schumacher a 20s penalty at the end of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
more @ http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=40856
#778
Ruptured pipes 'could jeopardise' Canadian Grand Prix
The Canadian Grand Prix is believed to be facing a problem in the form of old water pipes, located beneath the partly-street Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve. The Montreal race is set to make a return to the calendar in the middle of next month after a year off in 2009.
more @ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/formula-1-...an-grand-prix/
The Canadian Grand Prix is believed to be facing a problem in the form of old water pipes, located beneath the partly-street Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve. The Montreal race is set to make a return to the calendar in the middle of next month after a year off in 2009.
more @ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/formula-1-...an-grand-prix/
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I hope at the very least they give Schumacher back 7th place and a jesture of "oops we the FIA are dumb.... as always". I think the pass on Alonso was a fair one and now the FIA admit it is a grey area. I think thats reason enough for atleast a pardon for schumacher if not awarding him back his 6th place.
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I hope at the very least they give Schumacher back 7th place and a jesture of "oops we the FIA are dumb.... as always". I think the pass on Alonso was a fair one and now the FIA admit it is a grey area. I think thats reason enough for atleast a pardon for schumacher if not awarding him back his 6th place.
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And I do agree that the rule had a "grey area" and it needs to be clarified, similar to the difussers last year... remember?
Acording to the rules, no racing if the safety car is still in the last lap. Of course, Schumi as we all know still thinks he could get away with it, like he did multiple times in the past and I am glad Hill is the one that made the decision... Mr Hill, you have my admiration
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And the same goes for all idiots who sent hate mail to Hill. They are thinking the same way that it is his fault that Schumacher got demoted to 12th. It is the fault of unclear rules and nothing else...
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Ah Ferrari being full of themselves as always:
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has again spoken of his unease over the quality of some of the team competing in this season's Formula One Championship.
Earlier this year he remarked that some of the teams would be better off in a "Formula Three competition" and now he had said "this year there are many teams that should be racing in GP2."
Montezemolo added: "In the 60th year of formula one, Ferrari is celebrating its 800th grand prix. Let me say with pride that no one will be able to match this record.
"For us it is a source of great satisfaction and pride because it represents Ferrari has been here even in difficult times, while other teams have come and have gone. I repeat that formula one without Ferrari is not Formula One."
Well he is entitled to his opinion, however as long as it is the most technological cars in the world driven by the best drivers in the world I am happy to call it F1. With or without Ferrari. With or without McLaren.
But noooo, of course it cannot be as good without Ferrari. That kind of attitude disgusts me really. But of course, being humble isn't a part of Ferrari, in any way.
http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsp...ory/17826.html
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has again spoken of his unease over the quality of some of the team competing in this season's Formula One Championship.
Earlier this year he remarked that some of the teams would be better off in a "Formula Three competition" and now he had said "this year there are many teams that should be racing in GP2."
Montezemolo added: "In the 60th year of formula one, Ferrari is celebrating its 800th grand prix. Let me say with pride that no one will be able to match this record.
"For us it is a source of great satisfaction and pride because it represents Ferrari has been here even in difficult times, while other teams have come and have gone. I repeat that formula one without Ferrari is not Formula One."
Well he is entitled to his opinion, however as long as it is the most technological cars in the world driven by the best drivers in the world I am happy to call it F1. With or without Ferrari. With or without McLaren.
But noooo, of course it cannot be as good without Ferrari. That kind of attitude disgusts me really. But of course, being humble isn't a part of Ferrari, in any way.
http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsp...ory/17826.html
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There was, at one time at least, a rule that you had to be within a certain percentage of the fastest cars time to qualify for the race. There was one team (Minardi ?) that used to have at least one car that couldn't go fast enough to make the grid. Is this rule still in force? If so, then these new teams aren't that slow.
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There was, at one time at least, a rule that you had to be within a certain percentage of the fastest cars time to qualify for the race. There was one team (Minardi ?) that used to have at least one car that couldn't go fast enough to make the grid. Is this rule still in force? If so, then these new teams aren't that slow.
However, GP2 is very competetive nowdays. The GP2 cars are only a few (7-9) seconds slower than F1 cars per lap. The technology is vastly inferior but the regulations permit more allowing the GP2 cars to go fast with inferior technology.
The HRT car is pretty much on par pace-wise with a GP2 car (slightly faster perhaps). But it does conform to F1 spec though obviously . It would have been hilarious if Dallara would have given HRT a GP2 car saying: here race with this
But what I am trying to say is that the new teams are doing good and all would make it to the grid with the 107% rule intact. It is just that F1 has been so close for years that the drivers have grown unused to (or never experienced) slower cars, and thus there is so much barking about the new teams.
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Ah Ferrari being full of themselves as always:
"For us it is a source of great satisfaction and pride because it represents Ferrari has been here even in difficult times, while other teams have come and have gone. I repeat that formula one without Ferrari is not Formula One."
http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsp...ory/17826.html
"For us it is a source of great satisfaction and pride because it represents Ferrari has been here even in difficult times, while other teams have come and have gone. I repeat that formula one without Ferrari is not Formula One."
http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsp...ory/17826.html
F1 wouldn’t be F1 if they didn’t have a team (Ferrari) who has engine failures and also supply engines to another team that is having engine failures. So I give him props for stating that. Because I wouldn’t be here making fun of them. So keep doing your thing Ferrari, which is being a *******.
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#788
Jersey City's rejection of U.S. Grand Prix may benefit the Catskills
By The Jersey Journal
Jersey City said it did not want the United States Grand Prix and its Formula 1 race cars on a proposed race track at Liberty State Park. So, the Montiecello Motor Club in Upstate New York is jumping at the chance to host the grand prix at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, according to Auto Week.
more @ http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2...on_of_the.html
also @ http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns22280.html
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/formula-1-...to-welcome-f1/
http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/61...-venue-emerges
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/8697770.stm
This isn't Watkins Glen. This would be a new track for New York state. It seems Bernie is itching to get a GP in the NYC area. Some of the replies in the comments sections are not very hopeful.
By The Jersey Journal
Jersey City said it did not want the United States Grand Prix and its Formula 1 race cars on a proposed race track at Liberty State Park. So, the Montiecello Motor Club in Upstate New York is jumping at the chance to host the grand prix at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, according to Auto Week.
more @ http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2...on_of_the.html
also @ http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns22280.html
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/formula-1-...to-welcome-f1/
http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/61...-venue-emerges
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/8697770.stm
This isn't Watkins Glen. This would be a new track for New York state. It seems Bernie is itching to get a GP in the NYC area. Some of the replies in the comments sections are not very hopeful.
#789
Pirelli in pole for 2011 F1 tyre supply - report (and more)
A meeting of the Technical Working Group did not result in a decision about F1's tyre supplier for 2011.
Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, however, reports that Pirelli has moved into pole position for the contract, even though recent rumours suggested both the Italian marque and Michelin were offering to supply tyres for 1.5m euros per team.
Earlier this week, representatives of Pirelli met with F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.
Meanwhile, in the wake of the technical directors' meeting, it emerges that the new tyre supplier and the ban on double diffusers will not be the only technical changes for 2011.
The magazine said the main area of attention, apart from the return of KERS, is aerodynamics. Pending the approval of the FIA, the bodywork ahead of the sidepods, and the flow aids under the chassis, are to disappear.
It is also expected that the front wings will be smaller, while the front wing adjustors could be replaced by adjustable rear wings.
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=369205:F1
Movable rear wings like a Chaparral 2G?
Pirelli is more likely to get the contract over Michelin. Michelin wants to move F1 to use 18" wheels. Pirelli would continue to use the current 13". (How are wheels measured in Europe, english or metric?)
A meeting of the Technical Working Group did not result in a decision about F1's tyre supplier for 2011.
Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, however, reports that Pirelli has moved into pole position for the contract, even though recent rumours suggested both the Italian marque and Michelin were offering to supply tyres for 1.5m euros per team.
Earlier this week, representatives of Pirelli met with F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.
Meanwhile, in the wake of the technical directors' meeting, it emerges that the new tyre supplier and the ban on double diffusers will not be the only technical changes for 2011.
The magazine said the main area of attention, apart from the return of KERS, is aerodynamics. Pending the approval of the FIA, the bodywork ahead of the sidepods, and the flow aids under the chassis, are to disappear.
It is also expected that the front wings will be smaller, while the front wing adjustors could be replaced by adjustable rear wings.
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=369205:F1
Movable rear wings like a Chaparral 2G?
Pirelli is more likely to get the contract over Michelin. Michelin wants to move F1 to use 18" wheels. Pirelli would continue to use the current 13". (How are wheels measured in Europe, english or metric?)
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Lewis Hamilton: Why I had to sack my father, Anthony
MAILONLINE - Lewis Hamilton admitted on the eve of the Bahrain Grand Prix that he had effectively 'sacked' his father.
After 12 days of pretence that Anthony Hamilton had mutually agreed with his son to cease managing his career, the truth that surfaced on Saturday illustrates the ruthless streak at the heart of the 2008 world champion's character.
'Dad will miss being here,' said Hamilton, 'but it was me who initiated the break. 'He's got other things to focus on, but I don't want my dad to be my manager any more. I will at some stage have a new manager, but I am in no rush.
He's still taking care of a lot of stuff, but he's slowly backing out.'
L3wi5 Hamiltoff's NOTE> WE SURE GONNA MISS HIM... YEAH, RIGHT!:
MAILONLINE - Lewis Hamilton admitted on the eve of the Bahrain Grand Prix that he had effectively 'sacked' his father.
After 12 days of pretence that Anthony Hamilton had mutually agreed with his son to cease managing his career, the truth that surfaced on Saturday illustrates the ruthless streak at the heart of the 2008 world champion's character.
'Dad will miss being here,' said Hamilton, 'but it was me who initiated the break. 'He's got other things to focus on, but I don't want my dad to be my manager any more. I will at some stage have a new manager, but I am in no rush.
He's still taking care of a lot of stuff, but he's slowly backing out.'
L3wi5 Hamiltoff's NOTE> WE SURE GONNA MISS HIM... YEAH, RIGHT!:
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I found the answer and your gonna love this site, alfy .
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http://www.lewishamiltonsucks.com/20...r-anthony.html
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Massa's manager in talks with other teams - report
Serious talks about the extension of Felipe Massa's Ferrari contract have begun, according to Finland's Turun Sanomat.
But the newspaper also reports that Brazilian Massa's manager Nicolas Todt has held exploratory talks with other Formula One teams -- perhaps Renault.
more@ http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=369629:F1
'Political' Rome GP saga rolls on
The prospects for a Grand Prix in Rome in the near future looked clouded on Monday.
Bernie Ecclestone said ten days ago that plans for a race in the Italian capital are "moving forward".
more@ http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=369650:F1
Serious talks about the extension of Felipe Massa's Ferrari contract have begun, according to Finland's Turun Sanomat.
But the newspaper also reports that Brazilian Massa's manager Nicolas Todt has held exploratory talks with other Formula One teams -- perhaps Renault.
more@ http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=369629:F1
'Political' Rome GP saga rolls on
The prospects for a Grand Prix in Rome in the near future looked clouded on Monday.
Bernie Ecclestone said ten days ago that plans for a race in the Italian capital are "moving forward".
more@ http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=369650:F1
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I am actually against more city races. The overtaking possibilities are always more limited there than on a regular circuit. Lets be honest, Monaco is boring as hell to watch. The excitement is based in the pit stops and strategies.
It is probably fun like crazy to drive down those streets that fast.
It is probably fun like crazy to drive down those streets that fast.
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Jackie Stewart is speculating about Mark Webbers chances this year and is positive:
http://en.espnf1.com/redbull/motorsp...ory/18106.html
If Webber dominates over Vettel one more time, then I think that Webber will be very hard to stop this year. I expect Vettel to fight back this weekend and try to retake the crown of red bull.
It certainly will be interesting to watch!
http://en.espnf1.com/redbull/motorsp...ory/18106.html
If Webber dominates over Vettel one more time, then I think that Webber will be very hard to stop this year. I expect Vettel to fight back this weekend and try to retake the crown of red bull.
It certainly will be interesting to watch!
#799
Formula ONE returns to USA to a new track in ...
AUSTIN!!!!
Damn, I am stoked!!! F1 returns to the USA to AUSTIN !!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/8704931.stm
I am taking reservations at home,...
Awesome NEWS!! I hope it is for real!
Carlos
Damn, I am stoked!!! F1 returns to the USA to AUSTIN !!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/8704931.stm
I am taking reservations at home,...
Awesome NEWS!! I hope it is for real!
Carlos