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So... 2008 is over

dana_renee — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:42:46 GMT

Did anyone pay attention? I just was not interested in F1 this year. I'm glad Hamilton won, yay for Sauber doing well... But...

Something was missing. Maybe it's that Michael isn't around to measure against. I dunno.

Any thoughts on why the season was so lackluster?

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McLaren’s Hamilton Spa appeal ruled inadmissible

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:33:31 GMT

The fact that this happened a day after the race, leads me to believe that F1 is pro ferrari, I suspect that ferrari whined.
Go Lewis, let em eat some dust.

The FIA’s International Court of Appeal has thrown out McLaren’s case against Lewis Hamilton’s recent Belgian Grand Prix penalty on the grounds that their appeal was inadmissible.

Hamilton had 25 seconds added to his Spa race time for gaining an advantage by cutting a chicane whilst fighting Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen for the lead. This was given in place of a drive-through penalty, as the incident occurred late in the race, and drive-throughs are not susceptible to appeal under the International Sporting Code.

McLaren had appealed the stewards' decision, which saw Hamilton drop from first to third in the Belgian results, on the grounds that their driver had relinquished the lead back to Raikkonen immediately following the incident in order to negate any advantage. They also cited the fact that on two occasions race control had told the team that Hamilton’s conduct appeared to be within the rules.

However, the Court rejected McLaren’s right to appeal, citing Paragraph 5 of Article 152 of the International Sporting Code, which states: “Penalties of driving through or stopping in pit lanes together with certain penalties specified in FIA Championship regulations where this is expressly stated, are not susceptible to appeal.”

The Court's decision means Hamilton’s championship lead remains at just a single point over Ferrari’s Felipe Massa, who inherited the victory at Spa.

The International Court of Appeal's decision in full:
At the Grand Prix of Belgium, run on 7 September 2008, and counting towards the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship, the Stewards of the meeting imposed a drive-through penalty upon the driver of car No. 22, Lewis Hamilton, for a breach of Article 30.3 (a) of the 2008 FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations and Appendix L, Chapter 4, Article 2 (g) of the International Sporting Code.

As the drive-through penalty was imposed at the end of the race, 25 seconds were added to the driver’s elapsed race time in accordance with Article 16.3 of the FIA 2008 Formula One Sporting Regulations.

Article 152 of the International Sporting Code states that drive-through penalties are “not susceptible to appeal”.

The competitor Vodafone McLaren Mercedes appealed the Steward’s decision before the International Court of Appeal in a hearing in Paris on September 22nd.

Having heard the explanations of the parties the Court has concluded that the appeal is inadmissible.

The International Court of Appeal was presided over by Mr Philippe NARMINO (Monaco), elected President, and composed of Mr Xavier CONESA (Spain), Mr Harry DUIJM (Netherlands), Mr Thierry JULLIARD (Switzerland) and Mr Erich SEDELMAYER (Austria).

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German Grand Prix - Hockenheim

terrorbullted — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:23:30 GMT

How I wish I was from England, that way I'd be proud of my countryman in Lewis Hamilton.

What a race by Hamilton in the later fazes of the race. Damn he good!

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France GP-Few days left!

sharaf — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:25:22 GMT

Just a few days to go for the French Grand Prix- who do you think will make a come back this time! Kimi? Hamilton? or a repeat of Kubica's victory in Montreal?

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Montreal

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:59:12 GMT

So I finally was able to watch Montreal...What a race! Hamilton!!!! what were you doing??? texting your dad!!!! how do you crash in the pit??? And I thought I saw it all after Webber's crash after qualifying on Saturday. Are these drivers having mental fatigue already? And Raikkonen what maturity not to have taken a swing ( i was telling my wife if Hamilton ran into the back of Danica Patrick, she would of decked Hamilton right their on the track (good thing she races IRL.. LOL) and then Hamilton brushing off Raikkonen as Raikkonen was telling him there is a stop light at the pit exit.. Hamilton should have been on his knees apologizing...Hamilton thinks he is the hottest racer out their and look where it got him... I just read Hamilton gets fined 10 positions at France (a heavy penalty for his stupidity).. anyway...
And then Kubica...what was going in his head everytime he approached the area that almost killed him....congrats to Kubica and BMW (my fantasy league F1 driver) and his 1st F-1 win.. I am so glad he won..if anyone deserved it more it was Kubica.. and finally congrats to Massa (my other driver) for pit crew problems and still finishing 5th... it was an exciting race...can't wait for France...

Another note: For all you who upload to YouTube...there is another site called "Vimeo.com"... Vimeo offers HD & SD uploads and the SD uploads are far better quality than YouTube.... Some of you saw my Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach footage and now you can view it in HD on my Vimeo site... what a difference...here's the site: www.vimeo.com/jimmyalioto

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MONACO GP

sharaf — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:37:37 GMT

The best GP so far for this season (and the first one with rain!)
Hamilton deserved to win but I think that Kubica was even better (he didnt make a single mistake during the whole race)
I was quite dissapointed with Alonso since I felt he could do better, and the same for Nick Heidfield.
The Real star of the race was undoubtly SUTIL who drove close to perfection in difficult conditions and in an inferior car to most of the other teams..I was so sad when he retired after Kimi lost control and smashed into his rear
What do you guys think?

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Spanish GP

sharaf — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:45:02 GMT

Whats going on!! Yesterday was one of the most exciting Gp in a long time and nobody on tribe posted anything! wakeup guys! ;)
9 cars didnt make to the chequered flag at Barcelona! I didnt expect to see that this year,well not on a dry clear day anyway.
Kimi and Massa did very well-same with Hamilton...but have to admit i felt sorry for Alonso
Btw- On the(pervious)topic of SUPER AGURI ; I was glad that Sato finished the race,even though he was last (position13)It just shows that its not just the money that builds a team

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Hey F1 friends.....Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:53:23 GMT

Check out my Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach segment I shot & edited. The race was on April 20th.... You can view it on my Tribe site..

Thanks,

Jimmy

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New Ferrari New Aero Package in Spain

Kevin G — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:14:30 GMT

Among other more subtle changes a unique slotted nose design will make it's competitive debut. http://www.crash.net/motorsport/f1/news/162334-0/ferrari_hoping_to_keep_nose_in_front.html

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Super Aguri

sharaf — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:56:33 GMT

Its been in the headlines for the 2 last months but for the wrong reason!
Do you think it deserves to find a sponsor to live and continue or should it be "shot and put out of its misery!"

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Anyone coming to Bahrain?

sharaf — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:45:41 GMT

Anyone coming to the Bahrain GP on 6th April?

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Technical Question!

sharaf — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:17:20 GMT

Which is more slippery- a track that's wet or one that's covered with fine particles of desert sand?

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Poor dumb Max

Sean — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:59:02 GMT

I've always thought him to be a moron and I'm glad he's going down in flames.

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns20193.html

"see" for yourself
http://www.taxidrivermovie.com/taxi/max-mosley-sex-tape/39381

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USGP

Kevin G — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:46:34 GMT

Tony George and Bernie Ecclestone could not come to a meeting of the minds and there will be no USGP, at least not at Indy, in 2008. In place of the ultimate racing cars we apparently get MotoGP.

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Anyone surprised at the Results of the Malaysian GP?

sharaf — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:05:26 GMT

Anyone surprised by the Results?
I was , didnt expect Trulli(Toyota) to make it to 4th position!

1 K RC$ikkC6nen Ferrari 56 1:31:18.555
2 R Kubica BMW 56 19.5 secs
3 H Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 56 38.4 secs
4 J Trulli Toyota 56 45.8 secs
5 L Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 56 46.5 secs
6 N Heidfeld BMW 56 49.8 secs
7 M Webber Red Bull-Renault 56 68.1 secs
8 F Alonso Renault 56 70.0 secs
9 D Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 56 76.2 secs
10 J Button Honda 56 86.2 secs
11 N Piquet Renault 56 92.2 secs
12 G Fisichella Force India-Ferrari 55 1 Lap
13 R Barrichello Honda 55 1 Lap
14 N Rosberg Williams-Toyota 55 1 Lap
15 A Davidson Super Aguri-Honda 55 1 Lap
16 T Sato Super Aguri-Honda 54 2 Laps
17 K Nakajima Williams-Toyota 54 2 Laps
Ret S Vettel STR-Ferrari 39 Hydraulics
Ret F Massa Ferrari 30 Spin
Ret A Sutil Force India-Ferrari 5 Hydraulics
Ret T Glock Toyota 1 Accident
Ret S Bourdais STR-Ferrari 0 Spin

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Favourite F1 Forum/group on the net?

sharaf — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:49:52 GMT

Tribe is OK ,but Im sure there are other F1 forums/groups on the net with more members and activities.Recommend any?

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Airbus to lend a hand!

sharaf — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:59:48 GMT

The co owner of ForceIndia (ex Spyker,Jordan) says in this interview that Airbus will assist in their car's developement with regards to the aerodynamics.
http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2007/10/6964.html

I couldnt find anything on the Airbus website to add to this info but i managed to bump across this interesting page which says-"One especially memorable client for several years in the mid 1990s was the Ferrari Formula One team who used the wind tunnel to test their racing car design."
http://www.airbus.com/en/myairbus/features/features_items/50years_Filton_wind_tunnel.html

What do you guys think? Is it going to be a genuine close relationship or just a short flirt/publicity stunt by this new co owner Vijay Mallya?

btw- he's also the owner of Kingfisher airlines
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingfisher_Airline

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Australian GP

Kevin G — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:05:37 GMT

Wow! Almost lost amidst the carnage was a awesome drive by Lewis Hamilton. Hopefully fewer crash outs and break downs in Malaysia. And did anyone else catch the comment during qualifying that after all the changes to slow the cars, the times were off only (about) 1 second?

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2008 season about to start

sharaf — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:32:27 GMT

After all the reshuffles (Alonso back to Renault,Heikki at Maclaren,Fisichella at ForceIndia..etc) which team/driver do you think will be the 'surprise' of 2008?

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Forumula 1 Fantasy League

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:29:10 GMT

If you are looking to join a F-1 fantasy league....check out this site.. http://www.ff1gp.com
I have played the last 2 seasons.... My teams are "Team Mattina" and "Team RX-8".....

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2008 Reveals

Kevin G — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:07:16 GMT

Ferrari yesterday http://www.crash.net/motorsport/f1/news/158456-0/first_pics_ferrari_f2008.html

McLaren later today (this still a teaser article) http://www.crash.net/motorsport/f1/news/158466-0/wraps_off_mclaren_today.html

Also. as of Saturday one seat was still open, at Force India..

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Hamilton's new Team mate

sharaf — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:22:38 GMT

Kovalainen is Hamilton's new team mate.
They are both young,promising,inexperianced and have the same style (aggressive driving) !
what do you think? a promising compatible/harmonious pair or a potentially troublesome,awkward duo ?

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ALONSO's team 2008?

sharaf — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:15:50 GMT

Which team do you think he will join for 2008?

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Your Favourite Racing Circuit?

sharaf — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:08:20 GMT

Its a long list from Old Classics like Monaco and Silverstone to Bahrain and Beijing-Whats your Favourite?

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no TRACTION CONT for 2008-good or bad?

sharaf — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:07:37 GMT

Starting from 2008 traction control will be banned in F1 cars- GOOD!...BAD!..., DONT KNOW
--what do you think?

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Lewis Hamilton

toesup — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 03:50:41 GMT

A champion in the making?...

Your opinion....

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F-1 Fantasy League

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:00:51 GMT

Join the F-1 fantasy league. Please go to this site. www.ff1gp.com. The league starts March 5th, 2007. This is a FREE fantasy league.

I played last year and it was great. You can also form your own team with your friends, family. Also, this is a good way to get your family involved. My wife didn't really care about racing until she signed on. Now she is completing interested and even sits and watches qualifying with me.

Jimmy
(Team Mattina

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F1 Monaco Grand Prix

guillaume — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:53:31 GMT

Thursday, May 24, 2007 - Sunday, May 27, 2007

Monaco Grand Prix
Monte Carlo
Monaco
www.hidalgoperformances.com/e/index.html

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Will 2007 be a blast?

Athena — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 04:13:30 GMT

Go on.. indulge me..
I've been reading the snippets on the various websites about the renewed sense of optimism that is creeping back into Formula One, for a variety of reasons.. let's see..

Alonso at McLaren
Kimi at Ferrari (it rhymes!)
Honda looking fast
BMW looking menacing..
Bridgestone for all
Engine freeze

hmm.. your thoughts, if I may be so bold to ask of it?

athena

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Is Formula 1 dead?

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:33:53 GMT

Is anyone really paying attention to Formula 1 anymore?

The racing action is absolutely minimal and its expensive. I wonder what would happen if a 13-year old kid would turn on an F1 race on TV (assuming he is priviliged enough to have the Pay-TV service) today. Would she/he keep watching?

Monty's switch to NASCAR is a bit revealing, I think. There is absolutely no action in F1. Monty is a bit of a demolition derby specialist but F1, in my opinion, is dead dry.

What do you think?

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American GP 2006

DJKnightmare — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 03:46:55 GMT

1st corner, ouch. 2nd corner, holy crap. 1st corner again, damn. Lap 7 and I am wondering if anyone is going to finish.

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Is Imola a keeper?

fofalex — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:55:22 GMT

What with all the new tracks these days, a lot of the old tracks have been under threat. We nearly lost Silverstone, did lose Spa, if not temporarily.

Imola is notoriously full of chicanes and nearly impossible to pass at. Do you think we should keep it?

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Three-way

Sun, 23 Apr 2006 16:57:09 GMT

I'm hoping this comes down to a three-way fight pretty soon.
The problem is that McLaren sucks.

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SFF1.com presents Scott Speed . . .

Peter — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 07:47:29 GMT

Saucy!

http://www.sff1.com/?q=node/69

http://www.sff1.com

More than you need to know, we'll see you out at the races !

peter@sff1.com

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This morning

DJKnightmare — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 01:51:44 GMT

ok so I see on the speed channel web site that the race is going to be shown live at 7am. Fine, so I set the alarm for 645. When I turned on the tv at 5 min to 7 they were already on lap 15! Dammit! Ok if you are going to show something live tell me when, not "about " when. Other than that the the race was good, ( I like the fire!), the last 6 laps were great. I thought Michael had a chance, then with about 3 laps to go ... nope not gonna happen. All in all I am glad to see the races again, whoo hoo 2006!

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Spa-Francorchamps excluded in '06

Athena — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 03:32:24 GMT

how about that for a twist in the 2006 season!! No Spa-Francorchamps, no Belgian Grand Prix. The calendar slips back down to 18 rounds..

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Free Tickets to A1 Grand Prix

uncle — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:43:34 GMT

Team USA is offering free tickets to this weekend's A1 Grand Prix race at Laguna Seca:

http://www.c-f-1.com/d.aspx?e=NjczMTIyNjc=&c=1&linkID=59899

Check before you leave the house, because there are still rumors that the event will be cancelled due to the weather or some sort of dispute with SCCA.

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Pick 8 and ESP Games

uncle — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 18:07:16 GMT

Here's a free F1 game that I've been playing for a few years now:

http://www.speedpick.com/cgi-perl/Login.cgi?c=F1&a=racebyrace

See if you can pick the winner of each race.

Also, predict the whole season:

http://www.speedpick.com/cgi-perl/ESP.cgi?c=F1&a=racebyrace

Who can resist a challenge like that?

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Good ideas

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:23:38 GMT

I've always thought that F1 should be more relevant to real world motoring. Some technologies are transmitted across but unfortunately its doesn't happent that often.

I like the idea of giving the teams a certain amount of fuel and let them decide how they want to burn/use it.

What would you like to see in F1?

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns16309.html

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50 Years of F1 On Board

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 01:48:22 GMT

I just got the DVD "50 Years of Formula One On-Board". I'm not sure how many of you have seen it, but it is incredible!! An absolute must-have for any F1 fan. It starts with Fangio and moves through Stewart, Andretti, Senna, and Shumey with lots of others in between. All on board video - much of it stuff I never would have imagined even existed. The sounds are as amazing as the footage. I'm telling you it's terrific.

I ordered it through Amazon, but they have it at Speedgear, and other places too.

Go out and get it if you don't already have it.

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Max not so popular

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 10:17:17 GMT

I always thought he was a bit of a pr*ck, but I did not know I wasn't alone.

FIA President Max Mosley is often accused of playing political games in Formula 1 because he cannot play in real politics. Mosley was made for politics. His father Sir Oswald Mosley was a brilliant man in many ways and Max inherited many of his talents. Alas, Sir Oswald's involvement with the British Union of Fascists in the 1930s ruined his political career and turned the name Mosley into electoral poison. That taint endures, as was proven a few weeks ago when 10 historians were asked by the BBC History Magazine to compile a list of the 10 "worst" Britons of the last 1000 years, picking one Briton from each century. Mosley was chosen for the period 1900 to 2000 and Professor Joanna Bourke of London University's Birkbeck College said that Mosley continued to have "a pernicious impact on our society" as an inspiration for extreme nationalist groups in the UK.

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns16227.html

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Formula 1 and Apple Computer

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 22:03:19 GMT

Formula One should really jump on this. Imagine watching the Grands Prix when you want to!!!
I'd do it right now. I don't want to pay $50/month for cable just to watch one or two races per month.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/videos/

In addition to music videos, the iTunes Music Store also features select Disney and ABC television shows, ready to download. For $1.99, you can own the latest episode just one day after it airs. With full seasons of “Lost,” “Desperate Housewives” and “That’s So Raven,” plus episodes of new shows like “Night Stalker” and “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” at your fingertips, you’ll never miss your favorites. Plus, you can sync shows to the new iPod and watch them on the go. Just try that with your big-screen TV.

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Alonso to McLaren

Devian — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:09:53 GMT

What?!? Sorry, this doesn't make much sense to me. I think he should stay where he is.

But now my question is, whats going to happen with Montoya. I think he's the one Ron Dennis is going to drop. I'm not exactly happy about it.

What do you guys think?

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Shummy to retire at the end of 2006?

Waldo — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 19:21:08 GMT

There has already been widespread speculation that Schumacher could retire at the end of the 2006 season if Ferrari’s performance does not improve, but now the German has given the media another possibility to consider - a move to a rival team.

"I said that at mid-season I will decide if I want to go on or not go on, and 99 percent I do this with Ferrari if I go on, I should say 99.9,” Shummy told the press at Ferrari’s annual ski meeting.

In the past Schumacher has always pledged his future to the Italian team and he maintained that his comments were not an indication of any specific desire to leave Ferrari, but rather the result of nothing in life being certain.

Shummy said:
“Who can look so far in advance, and who can tell what is going to happen, particularly in our sport where things sometimes move rather quickly?” he added. “And as I said, I don't want to lie and therefore I am saying the truth and 99 percent that is what it is and then we will see."

Schumacher, at age 37 the oldest driver on the grid, joined Ferrari in 1996, at which time they had not won a drivers’ title in almost 20 years.

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McLaren throwing down the gauntlet

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:42:56 GMT

First they sign Alonso well ahead of "schedule."
Then Ron blames the drivers.

Now Mario blames Montoya...

Mario Illien is one of the founders of the company which builds the Mercedes F1 engines for the McLaren team. "Räikkönen retired three times while leading the race, but it was never down to engine problems. Losing the constructors' championship was down to Montoya who in my opinion should have brought home more points win the championship," Illien told Autosprint. "Montoya made some mistakes which a driver with his experience shouldn't make."

This is starting to sound like a Villeneuve-Richards saga.

They better hope that the 2006 challenger is both reliable and quick. If I were Kimi, I wouldn't sign anything until the middle of the season.

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2007

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:18:31 GMT

Fernando Alonso says the need for a fresh challenge was behind his decision to quit Renault for McLaren at the end of 2006.

What??? Anyone thinks this says something about Kimi and Ferrari?

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Motorsport world mourns Duckworth

David at RealRide Racing — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 04:43:00 GMT

Motorsport world mourns Duckworth
From: http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/051220/23/for1.html

Motorsport world mourns Duckworth.
Tue 20 Dec, 9:50 AM

One of the most influential men in modern motorsport, Keith Duckworth, has died at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy that covers the sport from top to bottom.

Although best known for his part in reshaping Formula One with the first Cosworth engine, Duckworth's impact on the sport ran far deeper, as Cosworth - the company he founded with fellow engineer Mike Costin - became synonymous with engines that were competitive both on track and on the price list.

Duckworth's introduction to the motorsport industry came when he accepted the role of transmission engineer at the fertile breeding ground of Lotus Cars, his first job after completing his studies at Imperial College in London. Having served a year's 'apprenticeship' under the guidance of Colin Chapman's active imagination, the Lancastrian joined forces with fellow Lotus employee Costin to work on ideas for Ford's road car engines, and Cosworth - the name derived from the surnames of the two founders - was born.

Despite the work the company initially, and subsequently, carried out, it is the three-litre F1 V8 - which won on debut and continued to prove successful in a variety of guises over the next 20+ years - for which Duckworth will be best remembered.

With Ford looking to improve its image through motorsport, and with the late Walter Hayes securing a Ã‚£100,000 budget to invest in a Cosworth-designed powerplant, Duckworth and Costin set about developing two motors - a 1.6-litre unit for F2 and the F1 V8. Duckworth was credited with the design of both engines - a role Hayes later described as helping 'establish this country - in an international fashion, not a silly flag-waving fashion - as the place you go to have motor racing cars and engines made'.

The two engines would go on to share legendary status, with the FVA proving successful in F2 and the DFV - standing for Double Four Valve - immediately establishing its reputation by won on debut in the hands of Jim Clark and Lotus at the 1967 Dutch Grand Prix. Not only did its instant competitiveness prove attractive, so too did the asking price, and the DFV would provide a cornerstone for some of Britain's most ambitious small teams, including Brabham and Williams, to get a foothold on the F1 ladder.

The engine, with occasional tweaks, carried on winning races until 1982, eventually settling for a tally of 154 successes before its retirement was effectively enforced by the turbo era. However, while the Cosworth name was gradually overwhelmed in F1, it continued to race strongly, as the DFX, in the US Indycar series, while the ideas were also used successful in Ford's rally programme, with the BDA unit. The company not only developed technology, however, but also churned out talented individuals such as Mario Ilien, who would go on to found Ilmor Engineering.

Duckworth and Costin eventually sold Cosworth, initially to United Engineering Industries, and the company has changed hands several times since, eventually ending up as part of the Audi and Ford empires, before almost being dragged down by the Blue Oval's disappointing involvement with the Jaguar Racing F1 team. Fortunately, Champ Car owners Kevin Kalkhoven and Gerald Forsythe saw the benefit of buying the company, and now run Cosworth units exclusively in the US series.

In recent years, the Cosworth name has returned to Formula One circles - notably helping out another much-loved minnow, Minardi - but it is perhaps apt that Duckworth passes knowing that the company he helped found will return in partnership with Williams in 2006.

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New Regulations

Waldo — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 03:39:35 GMT

What are your opinios on next year's regulations?

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'06.. Runaway Renault.. Bubbling BAR.. Fiery Ferrari.. Red Hot Bull..

Athena — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:43:51 GMT

Hello there.. I just joined this tribe..

any thoughts on the 2006 season? or on the teams? or how about the driver's line up?

As it is, the season is already unusual without Melbourne opening it.. I mean, isn't winning Australia a jinx? perhaps this might actually break that spell?

and am curious, what would your top 5 (hopes, wishes, things you'd like to see, or any particular oddball) for the coming season be? Mine would be (not in any order of preference):

1. The driver's and constructor's championship that goes right down to the wire all the way to Suzuka in October

2. A Suzuki in the points..

3. A Russian translater at the post-race driver's press conference..

4. CDG wings - a bad dream..

5. more expensive V8's..

here's to wishing a great 2006 championship!

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A surprisingly good season!

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:02:29 GMT

Okay, so Shanghai didn't live up the thrilla that Japan set up. But! It was a great season.

Lets hope for McLaren reliability and Ferrari speed next year.

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New/proposed rules

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:46:37 GMT

What do you think of the tire rules? I somewhat agree with Dupasquier (sp?) in that I'd like to see pit-stops completely done away with.

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Alonso says Kimi/McLaren lucky

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 20:31:04 GMT

This is pretty funny.

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=34276

The new world champion claims that Raikkonen and McLaren have been lucky that nearly all of his failures have happened in practice and qualifying, rather than during the races.

"McLaren have been very lucky again," Alonso told Reuters.

"A few laps more in Brazil and they break the engine there and we have more points.

"But they can change now and it will be difficult for us to beat them in the race even if they start 11th."

Alonso claims that had the engine failures happened during the races both he and Renault could have wrapped up their respective championship titles long ago.

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Monty, Alonso and Kimi

Sun, 09 Oct 2005 07:47:21 GMT

There has been a number of polls and opinionating on who is the best driver, and who will win it next year.
I was surprised by Monty's current level of regard (too high in my opinion) as well as James Allen's pronouncement of Alonso as being the [clearly] superior driver to Kimi.

Alonso recently stated that if one doesn't have an excellent/fast car then nothing happens. I couldn't agree more.

Next year, hopefully, Ferrari and Renault will gain some speed, and McLaren some reliability....

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Dumb and Dumber, thy name be Button

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 15:32:57 GMT

This man is turning out to be as big a dumbass as Villeneuve portrayed him to be 2 years ago. That's quite an achievement.

Jenson Button says Rubens Barrichello would be a better teammate than Williams' Mark Webber. So continues the English driver's campaign to wiggle out of his 2006 contract and stay at Honda co-owned BAR next year. If he does stay, Barrichello - a six season Ferrari veteran - would be his teammate. If Sir Frank Williams wins in hauling the 25-year-old to Grove, he'll team up next to Australia's Webber. ''In my opinion, Rubens (would be) the one able to have a bigger input on the development of the team,'' Button told formula1.com. ''And in general it is always preferable to have two drivers that have the ability to win. ''I would find it very annoying to have a teammate who is one second slower than myself.'' Likewise, BAR - with works Honda power - is a better bet than 'privateer team' Williams, Jenson Button claimed. ''With BMW gone,'' JB remarked, ''Williams will (have) an engine supplier that has a big history in F1 but a rather uncertain future. And at the end it is my career that has priority for me. ''The situation at Williams has changed from a potential winning team to a question mark.''

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american driver next year

Sun, 07 Aug 2005 20:18:03 GMT

unfortunately it looks like scott speed, intel, and williams are up to something....

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As the battle resumes in Turkey

Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:27:35 GMT

Do you think Ferrari will have made up significant time?

I hope not. I'm all for competition but their disregard of the testing moratorium leaves a bit to be desired.

I'm hoping for a tight-runoff for the rest of the season.

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AutoWeek article on Michael Heyward

David — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 04:58:26 GMT

To summarize, Bernie partnered with an 18-year-old Santa Monica High School student, who happens to be a marketing prodigy, to, "work hard to put F1 at the epicenter of American pop culture."

It sounds like a joke, and this kid's use of marketing terminology is nauseating, but minus some details of how, he is apparently trying to sell F1 to young people with the key being lifestyle. Again, lacking detail, he's given credit for getting on CBS the four races and the F1 LIFESTYLE special, Formula One: The Fast and The Famous.

As expected, he didn't come from nowhere. Bernie had approached his father, who owns DIC Entertainment about doing an F1 cartoon.

I found the article disturbing, and it might be because I'm jealous.

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Button: Winner or Whiner?

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 13:52:38 GMT

I think Button is a decent driver but 5 years and $88M is a lot of cabbage. Is BAR still crazy or am I just out of it?

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns15364.html

All things considered, it is clear that Button's position is legally weak and all the current noise may simply be to test the resolve of Williams. Sir Frank Williams gave a very clear response in Hungary to Button's initial remarks about not wanting to join the team and there will, no doubt, be some reaction to the talk of Button sitting out the 2006 season.

The next step for Button would be to make Williams a financial offer to try to get the team to agree to release him. That would cost a great deal of money because there is no obvious alternative to Jenson. The other option is to accept that a deal is a deal and to drive for Williams in 2006 and 2007.

What is most interesting in all of this are the numbers involved. We believe that Button's deal with Williams will pay him in the region of $16m for a two year contract. That is a decent sum of money for a man who has yet to win a Grand Prix but the whisper from BAR Honda is that the team is willing to sign Jenson for five years and pay him $88m in the course of that deal.

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American Driver

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 15:25:00 GMT

I got about 20 emails this week asking about American drivers in F1. Does anyone actually believe that such a thing will increase the sport's popularity in this country (come on people, Americans are stadium spectators. people in this country don't like to sit at one corner, nascar thrives because you can see just about everything)?

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F1 V's IRL

toesup — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 13:24:48 GMT

I'm quite an 'old hand' at F1 races, having been to GP's since the late 1970's in Europe and now I have the chance to go see an IRL race when i'm over in the US.

Should i take up this chance?.. What will be the main differences between F1 and IRL?

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Rubens to leave Ferarri?

toesup — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 15:07:06 GMT

Its just been announced on the BBC News that Rubens is to leave Ferarri at the end of the season...

If he goes to BAR as is rumoured, where will this leave Button?....

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Thoughts about V8's

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 03:55:21 GMT

Is it just me or does it seem likely that next year the Japanese motors might have a tech. advantage. The Japanese have always had a lot of luck with smaller motors. Not that I'm saying a V8 is small. I'm really interested in seeing what is going to happen next year.

I must say I really miss the idea of 12 cylinders of Ferrari, though I doubt we'll ever see those days again.

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Kimi's wit

Sun, 31 Jul 2005 18:08:34 GMT

From the press conference:

Q: (Heikki Kulta - Turun Sanomat) Kimi, you have your first anniversary today. Was this the best gift you could give to Jenni?

Raikkonen: Yes, I think so. Maybe I could give something else. We'll see what happens this evening.

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German GP thoughts

toesup — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:01:51 GMT

Kimi: childish behavior as his toy wouldnt work properly

Montoya: excellent drive from the back of the grid

Ferarri: bridgestone tyre problems.. that makes a refreshing change

Renault: Unstopable?.....

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Bernie Ecclestone

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 03:37:24 GMT

As requested here is how the story goes....

Bernie sold 75% of SLEC to Kirch. Kirch went bankrupt and the banks took on the debt. He saw a good opportunity to buy back the sport, and make everyone involved an extra $4 billion. In order to do this, he needed to convince the bankers, and the public even, that the sport was in a horrible condition, without actually damaging. Enter Ferrari. Etner GPWC. Ferrari holds all of the cards in Formula 1. Without Ferrari, F1 would not exist (remember back in the day when they were suspected of cheating Max was afraid to call Bernie and let him know he would no longer have a sport). Bernie and Montezemelo are very old friends. Montezemelo convinced the other manufacturers to set up a breakaway series. Bernie himself played a role. Remember way back when.... Minardi needed a few million to be able to finish the season. Bernie made an "investment" in the team to get them on the grid. However, this "investment" was construed by the bankers to mean... "The GPWC is going to happen... Bernie just made an investment in Minardi guaranteeing himself a spot in the GPWC when F1 goes under." Keep in mind, Ecclestone also registered a new name for a "rival" series (consequently preventing a new motorcyle series from taking that name). The public was shocked, and to this day, people believe it will happen. Wrong. Exit Ferrari. With Ferrari now siding with Bernie and the manufacturers holding their own, the sport appears to be entering a state of turmoil. How can their be a true breakaway series without Ferrari? Who will watch F1 without manufacturers to compete agains them? This is the thought running through the bankers minds. Enter the "tyre fiasco". Bernie did not want this to happen, however, when it became inevitable, he saw the advantage, and took it. The public is now saying that the sport is permanently damaged. The bankers have taken note. After all... they are bankers... they don't want their shares to be worthless. What Mr. Ecclestone took advantage of was the press. People quote unquote "hate" the sport-- yet they can't stop talking about it. No one is going to boycott a GP. In fact, there is a larger interest in F1 than ever before. It still appears to be going to shit, which the bankers don't like. Bernie is going to come in and buy back their shares for as little as he can, sell off a stake to the manufacturers. 2008: Enter a new era of F1.

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Met Gordon Murray yesterday!

David at RealRide Racing — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 18:55:05 GMT

Perhaps one of my favorite designers of all time. Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren MB 4/4 that was driven by Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, winning a record 15 of 16 races in 1988. Designer of the Brabham BT47 "fan car", the BT55 which pioneered the 30 degree reclining driver position, the BT52 which had a fluid filled switch that lowered the car to the ground from the mandated 2 inch ride height rule after the first lap to take advantage of the ground effects, or the BT46 "surface cooling" car. Most recently, the designer of the McLaren F1 road car and the Mercedes Benz McLaren SLR.
Gordon Murray was the featured speaker at Pasadena's Art Center College of Design yesterday. He was introduced onstage by comedian Jay Leno who claims to be his biggest fan and plans to buy every single car that he designs.
I spoke with him briefly and shook his hand before he went on stage. He gave a 90 minute presentation of his career, his philosophy, some insight on the racing world then and now. Brilliant man and truly inspiring. He admits to aspiring to be a driver first and a designer second, but didn't have the genes to be a driver. He used race team philosophy to develop his road cars. Perhaps most surprising was his admonishment of F1 and how he is trying very hard to disassociate himself from the circus.
Certainly one of highlights of my automotive life. I'll post pictures when I get home tonight.

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News news news

toesup — Sat, 16 Jul 2005 10:43:40 GMT

I spotted this on the BBC F1 news 'snippets'...

BAR are to try to establish the ultimate top speed of an F1 car by running one at Bonneville Salt Flats in the American state of Utah in November.

Bonneville, where land speed records are attempted, is flat and large enough.

The car will still be fitted with front and rear wings to ensure it remains stable, but these will be as small as possible so as not to slow it down with too much drag.

F1 cars reach 230mph on the fastest tracks, but could go much quicker given more space and time.

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McLaren

Sat, 09 Jul 2005 18:19:15 GMT

Is there a team that's more unreliable?
These Mercedes engines are almost as bad as the Peugeot grenades of the early 90s.

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French and British GP

toesup — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:31:46 GMT

Boring procession?

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FIA and safety

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 16:18:28 GMT

I believe someone was saying something about the FIA and safety programs. If this doesn't show that Max Mosely's motives have more than "sport" behind them then...

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns15178.html

The drivers have now issued an open letter to Mosley which says that they were "concerned to learn that during the course of this telephone conversation you suggested the FIA might withdraw support for the ongoing safety initiatives of the GPDA"
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The charge against Mosley is one which will not sit well with his position as a guardian of safety and the suggestion that he has been trading safety assistance for political reasons is serious indeed. We await a response from the FIA.

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Tire fiasco

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:47:35 GMT

I can't believe the FIA and Bernie (who is complicit) are being such dicks!

I hope the GPDA decides to boycott or else slowdown the race.

What do you think should happen at Indy?

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Michelin Refunds Tickets

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:13:14 GMT

Here you have it:
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=24982

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Max the jackass

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:32:18 GMT

Listen to this guy:

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=33285

"It would be unfair to impose a severe penalty today, but by September 14, if nothing changes then it would be fair," said Mosley.

1. Of course he doesn't want the teams to react to the penalty and therefore destroy the show/competition.

"The number one priority is to secure compensation for the fans who attended the Indianapolis Grand Prix and to ensure Formula 1 maintains a position in the US," he said

2. Where was all this concern for F1 when he and he rest were busying tickling each other while the US GP went to shambles?

"Secondly we need to find out what they [the teams and Michelin] intend to do to ensure that this never happens again."

3. What does he and the stooopid FIA intend to do such that this never happens again? Is he and his buffoon Charlie Whiting not guilty of bring the teams and Formula One into disrepute?

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More info comes out...

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:47:56 GMT

I can't believe the teams offered to race without points and the FIA did not agree!!!

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=33194

The FIA refused to accede to Michelin’s request for a chicane at the flat-out corner.

“It is regrettable that our pre-race suggestions, agreed in conjunction with our partner teams, were not adopted,” said the Michelin statement.

“Had our ideas been followed, we could have guaranteed driver safety, the participation of our teams and added interest for the public.”

The seven Michelin teams had offered to accept penalties if the track was altered to alleviate their tyre concerns.

They would have been willing to race without being eligible for points, or for the Bridgestone cars to be put to the front of the grid.

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Cleveland GP (Champ-cars) will honor US GP tickets

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 02:54:58 GMT

I wonder what the rules say about this.

Champ Car event to honour USGP tickets
In Cleveland on 26 June 2005

US GP spectators get second chance

The Champ Car World Series has always been a series about its fans, and in support of the international open-wheel racing community, the organizers of the Champ Car Grand Prix of Cleveland Presented by U.S. Bank and Champ Car officials have announced that tickets for Sunday's Formula 1 United States Grand Prix will be honored on June 26.

Open-wheel racing fans will be able to see the 750-horsepower Champ Car's battle on the temporary circuit constructed in Downtown Cleveland at Burke Lakefront Airport as the headliners of a full day of racing.

Joining the Champ Cars will be the Toyota Atlantic Championship Presented by Yokohama, the Speed World Challenge GT cars and the Formula Ford 2000 series.

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Bring the sport into disrepute

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:20:31 GMT

The FIA should charge itself, Ferrari, FOM, and the Michelin-shod teams with bringing the sport into disrepute.

Then the snake that is Bernie/Mosley should eat its own tail and disappear.

I sincerely hope that Tony George and the IMS sues the pants off of everyone.

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Michelin teams' press release

dana_renee — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 20:29:31 GMT

"The Michelin teams deeply regret the position that they have been put in today and would like to apologise to all the spectators, TV viewers, Formula One fans and sponsors for not being able to take part in today's USA Grand Prix.

Following Ralf Schumacher's accident on Friday morning, we were advised by Michelin that none of the tyres that were available to the teams could be used unless the vehicle speed in turn 13 was reduced. Without this Michelin did not consider the tyre to be safe to be used for the race.

All the teams are confident in Michelin and trust their advice as we know they are competent and responsible and their written instruction to us not to race unless changes to the circuit were made was accepted.

After final data from Michelin became available at 06.30 on Sunday morning it became clear that Michelin were not able to guarantee the safety of the drivers. Numerous discussions and meetings took place to find a safe solution to the problem. Every possibility for the race to go ahead in a safe manner was explored. The only practical solution was for a chicane to be installed prior to Turn 13 and nine of the teams were prepared to run under these conditions even forgoing championship points or by allowing non-Michelin teams to take top positions on the grid.

Unfortunately all proposals were rejected by the FIA. Safety is always the first concern of any team and the FIA. Regrettably the teams were obliged to follow Michelin's requirements not to race. We are totally aware that the USA is an important market for Formula One and there is an obligation for Formula One to promote itself in a positive and professional manner. It is sad that we couldn't showcase Formula One in the manner we would have liked today."

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No Michelin!!!

dana_renee — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 18:08:54 GMT

Holy sh*t! The race started and only Bridgestone teams are racing. This could be the end of F1 in the US.

I can't believe the FIA would not compromise for the sake of safety and I have to commend the seven Michelin teams to protect their drivers.

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Who (In your opinion) is the best?

toesup — Fri, 17 Jun 2005 22:50:09 GMT

Who ranks as your greatest F1 driver of all time?

In no particular order:-
Shuey, Senna, Prost, Mansell, Villeneuve (Gille), Prost, Lauda, Stewart, Hunt (the shunt), Hill (Graham), Clarke, Nuvolari, Fangio, Ascari or Moss.

There are a few 'top' names for you....unless you have another

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Where to watch F1 in Seattle

James — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 18:58:07 GMT

Hi,

Just moved to Seattle and am looking for places (pubs/bars/etc) to watch F1.

Any suggestions?

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Early thoughts on Canadian GP

dana_renee — Sun, 12 Jun 2005 17:30:10 GMT

Two quick thoughts with 8 laps completed...

1) Renault's starts off the grid are nothing short of amazing.
2) CBS coverage is the worst ever.

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BAR's claim and penalty

Thu, 05 May 2005 14:46:56 GMT

What do you think about BAR's claim and their resultant penalty.

15 Liters of fuel remaining in the tank is a lot. How much time it adds up to over the coarse of the race is unknown but I'm sure someone can compute the number of seconds rather easily.

I think the penalty is fair.

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F1 Gattering to watch each GP

Julie — Fri, 13 May 2005 18:38:05 GMT

Hello,

We are a group of F1 fans in San Francisco who gather together to follow/watch each GP… if any of you would like to join.. please look up meetup.com Formula 1 in San Francisco.
Or email me at fripouille2010 AT hotmail.com

It’s cool to see so many people following the F1 in San Francisco!

Julie

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CBS and F1

terrorbullted — Thu, 05 May 2005 08:23:56 GMT

Be sure to catch F1 and CBS. The ratings for it needs a boost so it could return back on FREE tv next season. Four races isn't enough if ya ask me...

Remaining broadcasts:

May 8th - Spanish Gran Prix
May 29th - Nurburgring
June 12th - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

*no, I don't work for CBS...

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F1 over the internet

Wed, 04 May 2005 18:34:03 GMT

Is there any way to get F1 footage or audio over the web?
I don't want cable/satelite but am willing to pay a few $$ each month for F1 race coverage.

Any suggestions?

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Help me. Please.

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 23:20:48 GMT

Is there ANY way ANYONE can get me a copy of yesterday's gran prix at Imola?

What some are calling perhaps Michael's best race ever. And certainly the best race of Fernando's career-to-date.

And I missed it.

Help me. Please.

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Renault

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:05:19 GMT

Is the promise really there? I really believe that Fisico is one of the best (top 3) drivers in F1 (Schu, Kimi, Fisico). Does Renault have the cat in the bag this year?

http://www.sportinglife.com/formula1/news/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=others/05/02/28/AUTO_Fisichella.html

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How many wings?

DJKnightmare — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 06:18:23 GMT

I wish I could have been in the room when someone at McLaren said "Hey, just how many wings and winglets can we fit on this thing?"
Is it me or from the front does it look like Montoya has antlers sticking out of his helmit?

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Weather

DJKnightmare — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 06:21:09 GMT

How awesome was that qualifying weather? Wet, drying, dry, downpour....Cars flying, cars sliding, cars crashing, boy have I missed watching these guys run!

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Where can I watch formula-1 in San-Francisco

Alexey — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 21:39:23 GMT

Hi, everyone !

Please, help me !!!

2 days are remaining until the first 2005 grand-prix and really want to see it

I am on a long business trip in SF but unfortunately, speed channel is not installed in my appartments. Please, give me an advice where I can watch it in the city (bars, clubs, etc) !

Appreciate your help...

Best regards, Alexey

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6 days to go...

Sun, 27 Feb 2005 23:09:52 GMT

I hate to get excited but McLaren looks to have done well in the off-season.
Testing times mean little to nothing but...

What's your prediction for Melbourne?

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Free F1 Fantasy Game

uncle — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 08:36:26 GMT

Predict the season:

http://www.speedpick.com/cgi-perl/ESP.cgi?c=F1&a=racebyrace

Each race:

http://www.speedpick.com/cgi-perl/Login.cgi?c=F1&a=racebyrace

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Who's going to do it in 2005?

dana_renee — Mon, 22 Nov 2004 07:42:14 GMT

The siily season has settled down for the most part, but winter testing hasn't gotten under way yet. Who do you think is going all the way next year? The easy guess is Schumacher and Ferrari, but alot has changed. Honda has a big stake in BAR now, and Button was great last year. Montoya at McLaren may push Kimi, and Montoya is quick on his own. Williams finally showing some promise by winning Brazil. Renault did well last season too and Alonso is going places.

So. Any opinions?

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Who do you think will take China?

Fri, 24 Sep 2004 12:56:16 GMT

It's anybodys race since its a new track. I say Micheal :)

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Oh no not again

David — Fri, 05 Mar 2004 07:32:37 GMT

I can't believe what I just saw on speedchannel I can't believe Ferrari were that much faster then everyon else, now I know as well as anyone that the real test will be tomorrow but was Ferrari the only ones flexing there muscles, I hope they were just tryiing to intimidate the opposition because they are afraid they may not have what it takes while the rest of the top guys were sandbaging for the sake of looking great tomorrow.
and P.S. I hope the BAR blows up every race this year in at least on car preferablly Sato ( Ok I'm a Canadian with a Villenuve softspot).

Here is to a grrrrrrreat year of motor carrrrr rrrracing

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Top 10 F1 goofs

fofalex — Sun, 18 Jul 2004 22:40:09 GMT

http://www.planet-f1.com/features/editorial/story_15733.shtml

ROFL

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i know its cheesy

jodo — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 18:29:26 GMT

but if any of you are fans of fast and furious.... (i am a sick sick fan)

http://www.tribe.net/tribe/servlet/template/pub%2CTribeCard.vm?tribeid=f7d9e9b7-a44e-44af-bc2a-729c29f7f3ee&_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Bf7d9e9b7-a44e-44af-bc2a-729c29f7f3ee%5D

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too long for medics

David — Tue, 22 Jun 2004 17:24:07 GMT

Wow am I the only one who thought that Ralf was waiting way way too long for any medical help the other day at Indy? I could not believe it. The fact that the car looked a lot like Senna's with Ralf's head kinda cocked was also a bit too uncomfortable to watch. It's funny how some people really want to see a crash and then it happens and it is far from fun.

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monte carlo (monaco)

jodo — Mon, 24 May 2004 18:26:04 GMT

wow. such an amazing race. yay for trulli. sad for alonso. that was a crazy ass race!! the track was insane (i am new to this thing, just started watching this year). i cant believe how many drivers were out! 10 right?

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Max Mosley's Rules Revisions

Jack — Thu, 06 May 2004 06:02:23 GMT

Well the first meeting on the proposed rule changes has taken place in Monaco. The major's nixed going back to manual shift, basiclly saying 'no way'. The other proposals all seem to point toward a major effort to control cost's that run in the Billions. I really hope they run most of these thru, as it opens the door for closer competition, more teams, and an entry for possible American drivers agian. I've found for the last couple of season's that the F3000 races are frequently more entertaining than the F1 races..Sad but true. Lets hope Max can follow thru...
Cheers,
J

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