Official 2011 Formula 1 Season Discussion
12-27-2010 | 01:47 PM
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One thing I'm not a fan of in the rules is the control tower telling the driver when they can use the rear wing adjustment.
That sounds like crap. Forcibly allowing the overtaking driver an advantage but only when they're close enough and you can't use it until I say you can. Really?? I can see it now there will be protests left and right that someone used the wing without authorization or they should have been given the green light earlier.
Next the control tower will be pushing the KERS button for the drivers too...
That sounds like crap. Forcibly allowing the overtaking driver an advantage but only when they're close enough and you can't use it until I say you can. Really?? I can see it now there will be protests left and right that someone used the wing without authorization or they should have been given the green light earlier.
Next the control tower will be pushing the KERS button for the drivers too...
12-28-2010 | 11:30 AM
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Stewart: Current F1 field is best ever
more @ http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88778
Hamilton points to off-track troubles
more @ http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...49852&PO=49852
A Pitpass article quotes him as saying it's not a problem between him and Nicole.
Originally Posted by Autosport
Triple world champion Sir Jackie Stewart says he rates the current Formula 1 pack as the 'best ever', and believes the likes of Sebastian Vettel can be compared to legends such as Jim Clark, Jack Brabham and Graham Hill.
The 2010 season saw one of the most spectacular title battles in F1 history, as Vettel narrowly overcame Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button in a season-long, five-way fight.
The 2010 season saw one of the most spectacular title battles in F1 history, as Vettel narrowly overcame Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button in a season-long, five-way fight.
Hamilton points to off-track troubles
Originally Posted by ITV
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he wants to ensure his mind is free of “outside intrusions” ahead of his challenge to reclaim the world title in 2011, after admitting to problems in his personal life as having affected him during the course of last season.
A Pitpass article quotes him as saying it's not a problem between him and Nicole.
12-31-2010 | 08:09 AM
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Work underway at 2012 US GP site
from http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=396813:F1
Originally Posted by Motorsport.com
Actual work at the 2012 site of the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, got underway this week.
The organisers gained conditional planning permission two weeks ago, having announced earlier in 2010 that construction would begin in December.
Groundbreaking at the 970-acre site commenced this week near the future Turn 11, the local Austin American Statesman newspaper reports.
At work on Thursday was a small fleet of heavy machinery, and among the first tasks was silt fences, the drilling of holes for earth samples, and the staking out of the layout by vegetation shredders.
Organisers have said F1 authorities are advising them to have the circuit ready by June 2012, raising expectations the race will be paired on the calendar with Canada.
The organisers gained conditional planning permission two weeks ago, having announced earlier in 2010 that construction would begin in December.
Groundbreaking at the 970-acre site commenced this week near the future Turn 11, the local Austin American Statesman newspaper reports.
At work on Thursday was a small fleet of heavy machinery, and among the first tasks was silt fences, the drilling of holes for earth samples, and the staking out of the layout by vegetation shredders.
Organisers have said F1 authorities are advising them to have the circuit ready by June 2012, raising expectations the race will be paired on the calendar with Canada.
01-03-2011 | 01:15 PM
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01-04-2011 | 05:07 AM
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I agree with Alonso there. Why should he put up with paparazzis ruining his vacation? I dont understand the language but from the translation I read was quite civil with the paparazzis. He just told them that if you don't go away I will say that this place/vacation was horrible and probably cause a dip in the tourism .
However he is correct. The paparazzis are making the stay horrible so I agree with him.
However he is correct. The paparazzis are making the stay horrible so I agree with him.
01-04-2011 | 05:12 AM
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I can understand him.
He lost the championship and now wants to have his little holiday outside of the circus. Look at his beard and eyes, he's over stressed and tired.
The reaction may not be overly polite but being chased down must be a big burden.
He lost the championship and now wants to have his little holiday outside of the circus. Look at his beard and eyes, he's over stressed and tired.
The reaction may not be overly polite but being chased down must be a big burden.
01-04-2011 | 05:51 AM
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Irate Alonso clashes with photographers
http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsp...ory/37374.html
He should vacation in the Americas, specifically N.A. & the Caribbean. He would probably get more peace.
Fernando Alonso has found himself embroiled in a row with his local media after clashing with photographers.
After arriving in a private jet for a holiday on the small Portuguese island of Porto Santo, Alonso lost his temper with a group of paparazzi photographers as he walked through the airport.
A video shows the 29-year-old telling the group in Spanish: "The first photographer or camera I see in the next days, I will leave the next day and tell everyone that Porto Santo is a disaster … "Ok? So please leave us alone." He then gave a thumbs-down gesture.
The footage was featured in local news coverage, with some reporting that Alonso has been even more aggressive on occasions.
His next official engagement is Ferrari's traditional Wroom event in the Italian Dolomites.
After arriving in a private jet for a holiday on the small Portuguese island of Porto Santo, Alonso lost his temper with a group of paparazzi photographers as he walked through the airport.
A video shows the 29-year-old telling the group in Spanish: "The first photographer or camera I see in the next days, I will leave the next day and tell everyone that Porto Santo is a disaster … "Ok? So please leave us alone." He then gave a thumbs-down gesture.
The footage was featured in local news coverage, with some reporting that Alonso has been even more aggressive on occasions.
His next official engagement is Ferrari's traditional Wroom event in the Italian Dolomites.
He should vacation in the Americas, specifically N.A. & the Caribbean. He would probably get more peace.
01-04-2011 | 06:57 AM
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But haters always wants to turn it as bad as possible. If there is a breed of people you are allowed to be rude to it is paparazzi.
No I think Alonso did right. He needs all the rest he can get for next season... otherwise Polo will bawl all the time
No I think Alonso did right. He needs all the rest he can get for next season... otherwise Polo will bawl all the time
01-04-2011 | 08:09 AM
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Rome Grand Prix unlikely
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/new...kely_1_2123417
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has poured cold water on the prospect of Rome staging a grand prix in the near future.
A race through the streets of the Eternal City has long been on the agenda, although logistically there are difficulties. Renowned circuit designer Hermann Tilke has proposed a track in the EUR (Esposizione Universale Roma) district, south of the city, but there is considerable opposition from local residents.
Domenicali, however, feels Formula One's own logistics will prove a barrier, believing an ever-growing calendar will ensure no country can host two grands prix per year.
With the Italian Grand Prix contracted to Monza through to 2016, Domenicali, speaking to the official Ferrari website, said: "Our position is very clear and leaves no room for interpretation.
"Our sport is increasingly expanding the number of countries hosting a grand prix and all the teams are in agreement about that.
"Therefore it is inevitable it will no longer be possible to have two races in the same nation.
"It's not the job of the teams who choose where a grand prix is held, that's up to the commercial rights-holder. Everything else is pure speculation."
A race through the streets of the Eternal City has long been on the agenda, although logistically there are difficulties. Renowned circuit designer Hermann Tilke has proposed a track in the EUR (Esposizione Universale Roma) district, south of the city, but there is considerable opposition from local residents.
Domenicali, however, feels Formula One's own logistics will prove a barrier, believing an ever-growing calendar will ensure no country can host two grands prix per year.
With the Italian Grand Prix contracted to Monza through to 2016, Domenicali, speaking to the official Ferrari website, said: "Our position is very clear and leaves no room for interpretation.
"Our sport is increasingly expanding the number of countries hosting a grand prix and all the teams are in agreement about that.
"Therefore it is inevitable it will no longer be possible to have two races in the same nation.
"It's not the job of the teams who choose where a grand prix is held, that's up to the commercial rights-holder. Everything else is pure speculation."
01-04-2011 | 10:39 AM
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I don't envy celebs for that reason. they are constantly dogged by paparazzi and never get any peace without having to spend a fortune to get away.
I imagine if I called the cops in that situation saying I was being harassed they'd come cart them all away. Unfortunately if you're a celebrity that's okay. One of the few double standards against celebs in my mind.
I imagine if I called the cops in that situation saying I was being harassed they'd come cart them all away. Unfortunately if you're a celebrity that's okay. One of the few double standards against celebs in my mind.
01-04-2011 | 12:06 PM
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i'm chinese lol, i don't speak spanish, it was from the newsfeed i saw
Fernando Alonso has landed himself in a controversy within the Spanish-language media.
After arriving in a private jet for a holiday on the small Portuguese island of Porto Santo, the Ferrari driver lost his temper with a group of paparazzi photographers as he walked through the airport.
A video shows the 29-year-old telling the group in Spanish: "The first photographer or camera I see in the next days, I will leave the next day and tell everyone that Porto Santo is a disaster.
"Ok? So please leave us alone," added Alonso, who gestured with a thumbs-down.
The footage was featured in the news coverage by several media, with some reporting that Alonso has been even more aggressive on occasion.
Alonso's next official engagement is Ferrari's traditional Wroom event in the Italian Dolomites.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11101033...aparazzi-video
Fernando Alonso has landed himself in a controversy within the Spanish-language media.
After arriving in a private jet for a holiday on the small Portuguese island of Porto Santo, the Ferrari driver lost his temper with a group of paparazzi photographers as he walked through the airport.
A video shows the 29-year-old telling the group in Spanish: "The first photographer or camera I see in the next days, I will leave the next day and tell everyone that Porto Santo is a disaster.
"Ok? So please leave us alone," added Alonso, who gestured with a thumbs-down.
The footage was featured in the news coverage by several media, with some reporting that Alonso has been even more aggressive on occasion.
Alonso's next official engagement is Ferrari's traditional Wroom event in the Italian Dolomites.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11101033...aparazzi-video
01-04-2011 | 12:39 PM
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Translation - "Guys, If i see a photographer these days, Im leaving Porto Santo and telling everyone its a disaster. okay? so please relax, if not tomorrow im leaving and all the people in Porto Santo :Thumbs Down: "
On other news Ferrari will unveil the 2011 F1 car later this month.
On other news Ferrari will unveil the 2011 F1 car later this month.
01-04-2011 | 03:57 PM
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I agree with Alonso there. Why should he put up with paparazzis ruining his vacation? I dont understand the language but from the translation I read was quite civil with the paparazzis. He just told them that if you don't go away I will say that this place/vacation was horrible and probably cause a dip in the tourism .
However he is correct. The paparazzis are making the stay horrible so I agree with him.
However he is correct. The paparazzis are making the stay horrible so I agree with him.
ALonso is just a baby. people are losing jobs etc, but only thing he is complaiin about is people taking pics of him? come on he needs to grow up and just ignore them. He acts like people care if he tinks so and such place sucks. Sorry alonso you are not the messiah, there is only one and we know who that is (Heikki Kovalainen[70)
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01-04-2011 | 08:04 PM
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