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CanadianDan

Firstly as a Williams fan I am sad to read the reports that Bottas is potentially leaving, he has been a great breath of fresh air in the team... though you have to say that Ferrari is a good move in terms of him being able to say I drive for Ferrari... but is surely a sideways move while Mercedes a...

CanadianDan

Very excited to say, my Canadian Grand Prix tickets arrived! Can't wait to get there for the weekend. I know on Thursday Montreal does and "open house" which lets you have access to the pit lane as the teams are setting up... There is also a Drivers Autograph session, does any one know where this us...

CanadianDan

Does anybody know...

Does Magnusses blowing up his Honda engine... does that count towards one of Alonso's quota for the season? or does Nando start a fresh when he finally gets in the car to race?

CanadianDan

Dan, as well as being fat, balding and sweaty I also have a condo in Old Montreal - Life's not fair is it? Well I am only 30 (or at least will be very soon hence the trip to the GP) but im working towards my own big gut and receding hair line... maybe one day ill have a place in Montreal as well! I...

CanadianDan

Painless where do you usually Stay? Im thinking the Motel du Fleuve, its not fancy, its in Bossard. No near Metros but its pretty close to the Island. And I figure its only me, and I will be out at the track most of the day so don't need anywhere fancy. There are a few cheap places in Quartier Latin...

CanadianDan

Painless, thanks that is great advice. Having never been to Montreal its a little out of my knowledge range.

Is there a metro station near the circuit? or is there a fair walk from station to circuit?

CanadianDan

Hey there, I am after some help and advice from you all. Contrary to my screen name, I am actually an English guy, living in Canada (West Coast). I have been to Silverstone many times, and now I live in Canada figure it would be great to go to the Grand Prix here. HOWEVER... when living in England I...

CanadianDan

So living in Canada I can be a little removed from the general European process... but reading this article on the BBC Website things SEEM pretty bad in Spain with the snow! Is there any chance the Barca Test could get cancelled?? or moved?? http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31146535 The worst o...

CanadianDan

So living in Canada I can be a little removed from the general European process... but reading this article on the BBC Website things SEEM pretty bad in Spain with the snow!

Is there any chance the Barca Test could get cancelled?? or moved??

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31146535

CanadianDan

I find it interesting that last year everyone was falling over themselves to say how amazing the Williams Livery was (Despite being similar in every way to the 09 Brawn which was deemed ugly)... yet this year. The Williams with a similar livery and better looking nose garnishes just 5% of the votes....

CanadianDan

Does anybody have a record of the number of laps completed by each team in 2014? I am wondering how HONDA and MACCA are compared to the other teams when they were having the same problems last year. If memory serves the fact they have achieve 79 odd laps over 4 days is better than most teams achieve...

CanadianDan

They'll be even more of a joke running a year old car if they do make it... Really? I remember when they switched to V8's from V10's and Toro Rosso bought Minardi they didn't have a V8 engine deal. So were allowed to use a rev limited V10 for the season... Same deal just with the chassis rather tha...

CanadianDan

Guys, Guys, I know Alonso at McLaren has an impact on JB's future... but right now this thread has taken a turn.

We are no longer talking about JB's future, but now debating about Alonso and Hamilton's Future....

CAN WE PLEASE GET BACK ON TOPIC.

Thanks

CanadianDan

So a few things come to mind. 1) Alonso will surely be bringing Santander with him to McLaren, afterall they are HIS sponsor.... but Then JB is also a Santander spokesman so surely on that front a big sponsor like that will want both of their drivers in the team. It will give them a face in Spain an...

CanadianDan

Hopes for 2015 are pretty simple.

1) Jenson Button still has a drive in F1
2) Williams Win Races
3) It becomes a more level field and not a one horse race for the titles.

CanadianDan

Well IMO this is the first season since his accident in 09 which I have actually thought "okay he is back to being half decent". Now having said that, Felipe has always been a second tier driver. Damn good on his day, but just lacking that extra 1% to take a title, or be the consistent No1 driver. A...

CanadianDan

Laura23 wrote:We'll find out on Dec 1st. Clearly a driver is being tricky in signing on that final dotted line.

Where did you read December 1st?

CanadianDan

What about Haas? Send KMag to Haas as a development driver for 2015 & Drive in 2016. He then gets to test and run around in a car next year free of test limits, gets a drive in 2016... and then has the experience of running in a top team for 2014, then developing and building a team at the back in 2...

CanadianDan

hmm and what if one driver binned the car, the others couldnt have a go...

logistically i dont see it as a viable option.

CanadianDan

As cold hearted as Bernie is, if Marussia decided to run 1 car out of respect for Jules i dont see FOM penalising them and disqaulifying them... it would make them look like complete d!cks and hurt the sport even further.

Having said that i believe we will see both cars running.

CanadianDan

Its an interesting question and the key point is in regards to the Australis DSQ. Had he held on to that 2nd place, Rosberg would be leading by 29 points over Hamilton, who in turn would be just 17 points over Ricciardo. You have to say that if the Lewis fans believe that a 29 point advantage can be...

CanadianDan

So i have been thinking about the driver line ups for next year, here is where i think we will end up: Mercedes Nico Rosberg Lewis Hamilton (I know everyone makes a big deal of the feud but he isnt about to give up a dominant car) Red Bull Daniel Riccardo Sebastian Vettel Williams Jenson Button/Valt...

CanadianDan

This is sad news

I have to ask, in a situation where breaks fail (Like Lewis did in Germany) Wouldnt gravel be a better and safer option?

I like the idea of a strip of gravel trap with tarmac behind to work as a deterant... but we have to think safety first i guess

CanadianDan

Floppy_Boy wrote:Latest Santander ad with JB in it. This is why I love this guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMpdYn58h88

Brilliant! I love it!

CanadianDan

Not sure about Newey... but from that list of drivers Bottas is on 1million a year! Bargain!

He has to be worth more than that now! Big pay rise for him me thinks.

CanadianDan

Toby: Thanks, its taken a few years to get my collection to that size; but it is looking very awesome nowadays especially as i have dedicated cabinets. POBRatings: Thanks for checking, i shall continue my search :) MistaVega: I think i got lucky... I was searching ebay for 1/43rd cars and noticed so...

CanadianDan

Okay so im a little miffed that this isnt going to be released on the PS4... indeed me buying a PS4 was partly driven by getting a next gen F1 game (amoung other things). Though having said that i still have my PS3 and i will buy 2014 but only because i didnt get 2012 and 2013 due to financial const...

CanadianDan

Wow, some people definitely have an agenda. Fact: at Hungary Vettel was quicker than Ricciardo in 1st practice. Fact: at Hungary Vettel was quicker than Ricciardo in 2nd practice. Fact: at Hungary Vettel was quicker than Ricciardo in 3rd practice. Fact: at Hungary Vettel was quicker than Ricciardo ...

CanadianDan

I agree with this statement. Nico posted a photo of him and his engineers and family at a BBQ he threw for them just before Hungary on Facebook. He's bonding with his team of guys both on and off track. The most you see from Lewis is him with his dog, and Roscoe ! It's those little things that will...

CanadianDan

pokerman wrote:
CanadianDan wrote:How has this worked in BTCC? It's not a series I follows... Does it level the field at all?
It allows less talented drivers to do better

Well I understand that, but in f1 even the best driver in a bad car can look bad!

Maybe I'd like to see it but I'm not sold on the idea really

CanadianDan

How has this worked in BTCC? It's not a series I follows... Does it level the field at all?

CanadianDan

No. I can think of no logical reason to deliberately sabotage Hamilton. Far more likely to just be incompetence on his side of the garage. Indeed. I don't think it a coincidence that at McLaren his car had similar issues in 2012. Perhaps he just hasn't got the mechanics on his side of the garage wo...

CanadianDan

The way I see it is there are three ways to answer this debate. No Hell no And... Dude you be whacked out! Why would any team purposely sabotage there own team! It's bad publicity for the team, for the car manufacturer and why spend 60 million a year on a driver to sabotage him and make you look lik...

CanadianDan

Well that was rough for Lewis... To see him walking from the car like that! He looked like a man who had the weight of the world on his shoulders with no way out! When Lewis is winning he is unbeatable... When he's losing he just spirals down further... I don't see him bouncing back anytime soon. Si...

CanadianDan

I find it funny that when ever Hamilton gets beaten the stock responce by his fans is "The team are sabotaging him!" It was the same at McLaren (remember all the blaim fired at Whitmarsh for favouring Button?) and now Mercedes! I have said it before, and I will say it again... you dont pay a driver ...

CanadianDan

As promised photos of the cabinets You can see a few more of the Williams have arrived (83 Lafitte and 87 Piquet) http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u555/danielstjohnmoore/4_zps8ac855c8.jpg http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u555/danielstjohnmoore/3_zpsd4aaef07.jpg Also the rest of my collection (...

CanadianDan

Hey, So along my ways i have collected a number of models in 1/43... I am currently selling my Gilles Villeneuve collection on eBay. And my Jacques Villeneuve collection will be up soon as well. If you are interest you can check out my eBay shop... http://www.ebay.ca/sch/stjohnmoore123/m.html?item=2...

CanadianDan

Here a mock up uploaded yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXUTef8mM-k Id like to say that the idea of the track running through the former baseball field in an ampitheter of stands would be EPIC! it would be like driving in a bowl surrounded by fans! What a great idea... we complain we don...

CanadianDan

Overtaking is hard, but JB managed a P14 to P1 in 2006 before DRS and KERS... so its not impossible for a skilled driver! If it rains again... and in the terrential downpour that is expected its going to be very interesting... not so much who can overtake, but who can keep it on the island! Personal...

CanadianDan

That's a terrific collection you've got there, CD. Keep the photos coming. Where'd you pick up that shelf from? I'd love to have something similar for my feeble lot. Its actually 4 seperate cabinets. Each with 6 shelves just the right size for two 1/43 cars. Black frame and glass door. (Ill get a p...

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