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by Colo134
Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Was that the best GP since 2011?
Replies: 33
Views: 12588

Re: Was that the best GP since 2011?

Canada 2014
Europe 2012
Brazil 2012
Bahrain 2014
Brazil 2016
Hungry 2014

in my humble opinion...
by Colo134
Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Manor in administration
Replies: 61
Views: 22678

Re: Manor in administration

it doesnt look good for them. sadly.
by Colo134
Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Silly season - Indy Car edition
Replies: 50
Views: 14476

Re: 2017 Silly season - Indy Car edition

what's this im hearing about KVSH pulling out of the series? it appeared on RACER in Robin Millers mailbag
by Colo134
Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:34 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: So what exactly is Pascal Wehrlein's problem?
Replies: 22
Views: 7373

Re: So what exactly is Pascal Wehrlein's problem?

you could create a list of drivers that are hard to work with.
by Colo134
Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Standing starts after SC's for 2017
Replies: 38
Views: 8651

Re: Standing starts after SC's for 2017

Im not bothered by this. Dont care either way. with the limited use of a full saftey car, and more VSC's, i dont think that it will be utilized often anyways.
by Colo134
Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sportsmanship may be dead
Replies: 199
Views: 43696

Re: Sportsmanship may be dead

Unsportsman-like behavior, number 44 on the defense, 15 yard penalty. Repeat 3rd down.
by Colo134
Thu Nov 24, 2016 5:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Neutral fans: Hamilton or Rosberg?
Replies: 295
Views: 66199

Re: Neutral fans: Hamilton or Rosberg?

Rosberg. Id just like to see a new champion. It's been since 2010 since we've seen a new Champion, compared to 2005-20010 where we had five different champions in 6 seasons
by Colo134
Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie Ecclestone suggests 2 race format!
Replies: 62
Views: 14393

Re: Bernie Ecclestone suggests 2 race format!

It kind of kills the point of a "Grand Prix" if you split it up in to 2
by Colo134
Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Best drivers of 2016 - select 2
Replies: 46
Views: 25202

Re: Best drivers of 2016 - select 2

Max and Fernando.

Honorable Mention goes to Kimi, and Lewis
by Colo134
Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Cars going off track - the solution..
Replies: 45
Views: 17404

Re: Cars going off track - the solution..

Tyre Barriers.
by Colo134
Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lance Stroll
Replies: 104
Views: 22244

Re: Lance Stroll

as a Canadian, im super stoked, Ive been following him in the lower categories for quite a while now.
by Colo134
Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: why was the Belgian Grand Prix not held in 2003 and 2006?
Replies: 14
Views: 3676

why was the Belgian Grand Prix not held in 2003 and 2006?

Would anyone be so kind to elaborate why the race was no held on those 2 seasons?
by Colo134
Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:56 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Wet Starts - When was the last time?
Replies: 39
Views: 8243

Re: Wet Starts - When was the last time?

the last wet start that i can remember was Brazil 2008, or was that even behind the safety car?
by Colo134
Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Carl Haas - 1930 - 2016
Replies: 10
Views: 4485

Re: Carl Haas - 1930 - 2016

I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2007 at Portland for the Champ Car race. Will always be a fan of Champ Car, and Newman-Haas racing.
by Colo134
Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: If European fans don't attend races, why not try new venues?
Replies: 34
Views: 7349

Re: If European fans don't attend races, why not try new ven

You mean like Turkey, India, Korea, Abu Dhabi, Russia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Malaysia, China, Singapore etc. You mean places like those? yes, or any other new venue in the pipline. Some will work, like Singapore, others will fail, like Korea. But while European venues are also struggling, i dont see...
by Colo134
Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: If European fans don't attend races, why not try new venues?
Replies: 34
Views: 7349

If European fans don't attend races, why not try new venues?

The stands at Austria today look very spotty, with a lot of empty seats. The crowd looks like it's decreased by a third since 2014, maybe by a half. That's been the trend for a while now with Spain also having a lot of empty seats. Sure, Belgium, and Silverstone will probably still be well attended,...
by Colo134
Sat Jun 18, 2016 4:03 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The greatest hustle you've seen in F1?
Replies: 48
Views: 10764

Re: The greatest hustle you've seen in F1?

Vettel in Abu Dahbi, 2012. Championship on the line, starting from the pitlane, and that pass on Button around the outside.
by Colo134
Wed Jun 08, 2016 4:38 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: TV viewership increases 17.9% in Canada
Replies: 14
Views: 4128

Re: TV viewership increases 17.9% in Canada

http://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2016/06/07/f1-tv-audience-in-canada-accelerates-17-9-to-3-3-million/#6e0a6e532fca "On the eve of this weekend’s Formula One Grand Prix in Canada it has come to light that the auto racing series is enjoying booming interest in the country as its television audience ...
by Colo134
Wed Jun 08, 2016 12:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: TV viewership increases 17.9% in Canada
Replies: 14
Views: 4128

TV viewership increases 17.9% in Canada

http://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2016/06/07/f1-tv-audience-in-canada-accelerates-17-9-to-3-3-million/#6e0a6e532fca "On the eve of this weekend’s Formula One Grand Prix in Canada it has come to light that the auto racing series is enjoying booming interest in the country as its television audience a...
by Colo134
Wed May 18, 2016 4:52 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy Car: Angie's List Indianapolis GP
Replies: 1
Views: 1654

Re: Indy Car: Angie's List Indianapolis GP

bit of a dull race from the Indy boys. the series has found itself in the same situation as F1, where the Aero has spoiled the cars from following each other
by Colo134
Wed May 18, 2016 4:43 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The great evil that is DRS
Replies: 24
Views: 8669

Re: The great evil that is DRS

https://f1ranting.wordpress.com/2016/05 ... ys-better/

A blog post that's not entire on the topic but has some relevance to the topic at hand, arguing that more overtaking doesnt always result in to exciting racing
by Colo134
Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Endurance F1
Replies: 8
Views: 4403

Re: Endurance F1

I just knew this is what would happen, not been on here for more than a year so I didn't know about other people airing their views. I suppose if you like it enjoy that's what life's about having fun. I'm glad you people enjoy it seriously I am but for me saving fuel penalties for drivers when the ...
by Colo134
Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Endurance F1
Replies: 8
Views: 4403

Re: Endurance F1

sigh.... people have been saying it for years... there has always been an element of saving of some kind in F1. furthermore, F1 isnt the only series that has saving, Indy Car does it, NASCAR does it, WEC does it. As for the overtaking, it's always been like that too. you could make this thread 11 y...
by Colo134
Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Endurance F1
Replies: 8
Views: 4403

Re: Endurance F1

sigh.... people have been saying it for years... there has always been an element of saving of some kind in F1. furthermore, F1 isnt the only series that has saving, Indy Car does it, NASCAR does it, WEC does it. As for the overtaking, it's always been like that too. you could make this thread 11 ye...
by Colo134
Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Indycar News.
Replies: 69
Views: 19654

Re: 2016 Indycar News.

Placid wrote:History has repeated itself like Brasilia. Boston Indy Car event called off.

http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/ ... ed-732108/
saw it coming from miles away, it was really a shot in the dark imo. Bring the series back west, to Laguna, or Portland, or Denver.
by Colo134
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sauber's Financial Woes
Replies: 39
Views: 8301

Re: Sauber's Financial Woes

paulsf1fix wrote:I don't get it, I thought I've seen a few new sponsors on the Sauber cars. Surly they have enough in the bank to see the season through to the end?

Very strange.
I thought this too. Banco De Brazil must shove out some good cash for that Side pod spot, and Silanna for that rear wing spot.
by Colo134
Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sauber's Financial Woes
Replies: 39
Views: 8301

Sauber's Financial Woes

during the race Brundle said that China may be 1 race too many for Sauber. Is there any truth to this? is it just speculation?

If so, could this be the chance for Alfa Romeo to join up?
by Colo134
Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rate the 2016 Bahrain GP
Replies: 32
Views: 5592

Re: Rate the 2016 Bahrain GP

7/10 decent racing. cars looked cool. nice to see smoking tyres, and wheel bumping.
by Colo134
Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Crazy seasons, your favourite?
Replies: 35
Views: 6136

Re: Crazy seasons, your favourite?

2003, 2005, 2008, 2012
by Colo134
Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official Australian GP Qualifying thread
Replies: 303
Views: 44085

Re: Official Australian GP Qualifying thread

ill place a solid bet that the grid at the end of this qualifying system will be no different than it wouldve with the old qualifying system, and its more boring.

well done F1, well done.
by Colo134
Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Anyone here have a F1/motorsport related website or blog?
Replies: 4
Views: 2471

Re: Anyone here have a F1/motorsport related website or blog

https://colinf1blog.wordpress.com/

mostly does opinions on F1 politics and other motorsports. Some fun stuff is posted even if the facts aren't always straight
by Colo134
Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: New Qualifying Format - Staggered Eliminations
Replies: 317
Views: 49507

Re: Time ballast in qualifying - is this a joke?

watch this come in to play and then be dropped half way through the season like in 2005 when they added 2 single laptimes together. it wont make a difference imo. time ballast is a no no and i cant see it happening
by Colo134
Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 1st sound of F1 in 2016!
Replies: 42
Views: 16141

Re: The 1st sound of F1 in 2016!

Here is a video of W07 on track. Listen to the sound in the open: http://www.grandprixtimes.com/news/id/11309 Does sound more aggressive, only real test though will be listening live. Quite like the sound though... Yeah, the sound seems kind to the ears! Really missed this kind of sound since some ...
by Colo134
Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13974

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

I prefer it, but no, its not essential
by Colo134
Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 84257

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

at first when i saw this i thought 'I could live with it' but now having thought about it some more, i realize that nope, i would like to not see this happen. this sort of thing reminds me of the South Park episode where American football players were no longer allowed to tackle each other, and had ...
by Colo134
Wed Feb 03, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Token System to be scrapped in 2017
Replies: 64
Views: 12234

Token System to be scrapped in 2017

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-to ... 17-671488/

looks like we are moving in to a period of unlimited engine development
by Colo134
Tue Feb 02, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Indycar News.
Replies: 69
Views: 19654

Re: 2016 Indycar News.

currently looking at a 18 car field. 19 with chilton at Ganassi. 11 of those cars come from 3 teams with, Penske and Ganassi both with 4 entries, and Andretti with 3.... and possibly 4 if they can get the sponsorship. However, the field that is there looks competitive and talented
by Colo134
Sat Jan 30, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Berger on Boring F1
Replies: 31
Views: 7051

Re: Berger on Boring F1

im sure 20 years from now Lewis will say that F1 is boring. or Vettel, or Button, or Massa, or any of the drivers in the field right now
by Colo134
Thu Jan 28, 2016 4:58 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Livery assumptions / expectations for 2016!
Replies: 63
Views: 17154

Re: Livery assumptions / expectations for 2016!

Haas, Renault, and Manor for me. Haas because its new, Renault because its new, and Manor because i always like the Marussia liveries
by Colo134
Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Encouraging News
Replies: 128
Views: 20414

Re: Encouraging News

fine by me. personally i wasnt bothered so much with the sound of the v6's last year. i just wasnt used to them in 2014