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by SILVAF0XX
Thu May 12, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sebastian Vettel to appear on BBC Question time
Replies: 12
Views: 1364

Re: Sebastian Vettel to appear on BBC Question time

In fairness he did himself proud… used to hate Seb in his Red Bull days but love the guy now!
by SILVAF0XX
Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 E Dell'Emilia Romagna (Imola) Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 250
Views: 11924

Re: 2022 E Dell'Emilia Romagna (Imola) Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

Wasn't sudden loss of ground effect once thought to have caused/attributed to the fatal Senna crash at Imola?!
by SILVAF0XX
Sun Mar 20, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 255
Views: 26649

Re: 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread

tootsie323 wrote:
Sun Mar 20, 2022 4:52 pm
jonnymcr wrote:
Sun Mar 20, 2022 4:48 pm
Karmas a bitch
Get Horner on my tv, the silly cunt

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Being pedantic, but has the swear filter taken a day off..?
I for one am glad it has 😂
by SILVAF0XX
Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 1214
Views: 99774

Re: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread

AD - up until the crash there was no circumstance that had presented itself to the FIA to be able to intervene and influence the race result. They choose to break their own procedures to engineer a “result” That's not true, they had lap 1. Following their own precedent from countless occasions they...
by SILVAF0XX
Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 1214
Views: 99774

Re: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread

I’m still mad about this! I’m no conspiracy theorist but the last three races have seemed to me to be pushing the favoured new golden boy to be champion! Brazil - 0.2mm test failure and out to back of grid Hamilton still wins Saudi - call safety car and run for 4 laps pushing Mercedes to pit & chang...
by SILVAF0XX
Sun Dec 12, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 1214
Views: 99774

Re: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread

Johnson wrote:
Sun Dec 12, 2021 6:31 pm
Mark Webber, "how brave our boy was here" when talking to DC... "our boy"
Yes rolled my eyes at that comment too!
by SILVAF0XX
Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 215
Views: 23149

Re: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

I’m genuinely not sure I can watch the insufferable Horner if they prevail tomorrow… I may be 42 but the tv will get instantly switched off whilst I have a tantrum like a toddler! 😂
by SILVAF0XX
Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 215
Views: 23149

Re: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Have Merc moved to a setup with better race pace? This looked weaker in practice and maybe they’ve compromised quali to suit this more?

I’m hoping so but 🤷🏻‍♂️
by SILVAF0XX
Thu Nov 18, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Brazil 2021 - Should Max have been given a Penalty
Replies: 498
Views: 35418

Re: Brazil 2021 - Should Max have been given a Penalty

FIA are probably letting Newey dissect it so they can quickly copy! 😈
by SILVAF0XX
Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2019 Russian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 218
Views: 33626

Re: 2019 Russian Grand Prix Race Thread

Watching the F2 race then deg is certainly an issue!

How much this will translate to the F1 race I don’t know 🤷🏻‍♂️
by SILVAF0XX
Tue Aug 27, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Bottas contract be extended?
Replies: 494
Views: 100141

Re: Should Bottas contract be extended?

There's a story going around that Mercedes-Benz is okay with Bottas' mediocrity and Ocon has signed a two-year deal with Renault to replaced Hulkenberg. I'm not sure that you can create stories that actually don't exist in the first place? In fairness I remember reading this rumour somewhere on Twi...
by SILVAF0XX
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Should Mercedes setup a B team?
Replies: 26
Views: 8529

Re: Should Mercedes setup a B team?

No,no 1000 times no. I've always been against the TR/RB collaboration. I'm against the Ferrari/Sauber collaboration & i'll be against a Merc/B team collaboration. It'll just be another nail in the coffin of the sport. A few things are really starting to irritate about these types of discussions. 1....
by SILVAF0XX
Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who will manage the Hyper-Softs the best?
Replies: 11
Views: 5001

Re: Who will manage the Hyper-Softs the best?

Do they not start the race on their Q2 tyres though?
by SILVAF0XX
Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Max Verstappen "simply, simply lovely"
Replies: 9
Views: 4878

Re: Max Verstappen "simply, simply lovely"

So apparently the narrator is from Rotherham... I'm from Sheffield so I should have pegged his accent really!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZrtJrTFhKc
by SILVAF0XX
Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Max Verstappen "simply, simply lovely"
Replies: 9
Views: 4878

Re: Max Verstappen "simply, simply lovely"

In short its a mixture of content narrated by a man who I think is from the north of England. There are some stand out phrases which he uses in most of the videos; "simply simply lovely", "plenty in the tank sir", " a bit of blinding" to name a few. Usually starts with "Hope you've had a good week a...
by SILVAF0XX
Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Max Verstappen "simply, simply lovely"
Replies: 9
Views: 4878

Re: Max Verstappen "simply, simply lovely"

A link to one of the videos then no I can't I'm afraid as I'm fairly certain it would not be accepted on this forum. I can try to find the interview in question... but it was mentioned lots after the race! As I say this is lost on most and isn't a "big story" I just found it very funny! I followed a...
by SILVAF0XX
Mon Oct 30, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Max Verstappen "simply, simply lovely"
Replies: 9
Views: 4878

Max Verstappen "simply, simply lovely"

I'm not sure this merits a thread of it's own, but few people have picked up on this. Max makes this comment after taking the lead on the first lap of the race and SKY were mentioning it quite a lot and saying how he has a good grasp of the English language etc etc... It's actually a reference to a ...
by SILVAF0XX
Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Games
Topic: Xbox - Planet F1 Members Club
Replies: 1
Views: 11429

Xbox - Planet F1 Members Club

Hi, for those that may be interested in these sorts of things, I have created a club (new feature) on the Xbox with the aim of getting all of us Xbox players together. Have a search for it, or drop me your GT here and I will send you an invite. I have called it "Planet F1 Members Club" Perhaps see y...
by SILVAF0XX
Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2015 Russian Grand Prix Free Practice Thread
Replies: 70
Views: 11887

Re: 2015 Russian Grand Prix Free Practice Thread

Interesting tweet! https://twitter.com/Jamesallenonf1/status/652402694821429248 P.s have I broken a rule here by posting a link?? I'm off to check!! And Coultard saying paddock rumours suggest RB will have a Renault in the back of the car next season. Ha ha... back with their tail between their leg...
by SILVAF0XX
Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2015 Russian Grand Prix Free Practice Thread
Replies: 70
Views: 11887

Re: 2015 Russian Grand Prix Free Practice Thread

Interesting tweet!

https://twitter.com/Jamesallenonf1/stat ... 4821429248

P.s have I broken a rule here by posting a link?? I'm off to check!!
by SILVAF0XX
Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:26 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes to set Manor for 2016
Replies: 18
Views: 3705

Re: Mercedes to set Manor for 2016

I do wonder if Merc will see Manor as a feeder team in the same way that Red Bull use Torro Rosso?
by SILVAF0XX
Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719498

Re: Attending a GP

Can anyone with experience of attending the Belgian GP point me in the direction of a good shop for beer on the journey from Calais to Spa? Our group are thinking that buying drink en route would be preferable(cheaper) than stocking up at the local Tescos beofre we leave, but wondered where to go......
by SILVAF0XX
Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719498

Re: Attending Belgian GP 2015

Cheers for that info... good to know!

Will still allow extra time though just to be safe!
by SILVAF0XX
Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719498

Re: Attending Belgian GP 2015

Asphalt_World wrote:I must have used the Chunnel 15 plus times and never had a problem. Quick, efficient and hassle free every time.
Even with the current problems though??
by SILVAF0XX
Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719498

Re: Attending Belgian GP 2015

From memory (we are in a campervan) the cost of the ferry from Hull was something like £400 ish or in that region which seemed very expensive! Coupled with the fact that the crossing time was really long (overnight) We are travelling from Sheffield, so it would have made more logistical sense to go...
by SILVAF0XX
Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719498

Re: Attending Belgian GP 2015

From memory (we are in a campervan) the cost of the ferry from Hull was something like £400 ish or in that region which seemed very expensive! Coupled with the fact that the crossing time was really long (overnight) We are travelling from Sheffield, so it would have made more logistical sense to go ...
by SILVAF0XX
Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719498

Re: Attending Belgian GP 2015

Thanks mate!

Tickets already booked and paid for so def going via the tunnel, but was just a little unsure about the impact of all the goings on!

It's gonna be a real early start on the Thursday I reckon!!! 8O
by SILVAF0XX
Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:09 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719498

Attending Belgian GP 2015

Hi guys,

quick question... is anyone else planning on using the Eurotunnel from the UK to get to the GP this year?

I am planning on doing this with some friends in a camper van... but getting a bit concerned now with "Operation Stack" and all the migrant problems!

What are peoples thoughts? :-((
by SILVAF0XX
Tue May 12, 2015 8:24 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Coulthard: We should have a tyre war
Replies: 51
Views: 10244

Re: Coulthard: We should have a tyre war

I thought it was a good read and he made some very interesting points... I want to see drivers on the ragged edge... however that is achieved!
by SILVAF0XX
Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Webber on current F1
Replies: 113
Views: 21898

Re: Webber on current F1

I would really welcome a return to the refuelling in races... it added excitement and strategy plus meant drivers were pushing hard for the stint! What sport were you watching in the mid 2000s? Banning refuelling is the best thing Formula 1 has done. I recently watched a re-run of the 2006 Bahrain ...
by SILVAF0XX
Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Webber on current F1
Replies: 113
Views: 21898

Re: Webber on current F1

I would really welcome a return to the refuelling in races... it added excitement and strategy plus meant drivers were pushing hard for the stint!
by SILVAF0XX
Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is it too early to start a 2015 bold prediction thread?
Replies: 90
Views: 19013

Re: Is it too early to start a 2015 bold prediction thread?

Alonso joins the discussion: http://i1.wp.com/www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/12345/images/5alonso.jpg © http://www.carmagazine.co.uk Is that link supposed to be to the specific article or am I missing something? It must be old, because it refers to Alonso as the grids only two-time world champion?? :?:
by SILVAF0XX
Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes Halo concept
Replies: 23
Views: 7797

Re: Mercedes Halo concept

This is def a joke... why would anyone want this??

Certainly when we've been hearing about how the cars need to be sexier... they bring this fugly idea out!! 8O
by SILVAF0XX
Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Van der Garde vs Sauber
Replies: 419
Views: 75327

Re: Van der Garde vs Sauber

Perma. I see what your saying but I feel its really is not that simple. What is clear to the Judge is that Sauber has been trying to stall the process. The vdG camp are simply taking the required action needed to ensure Sauber can no longer do this without consequence. It means if come tomorrow 10:...
by SILVAF0XX
Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Car number countdown to Australia 2015
Replies: 240
Views: 53973

Re: Car number countdown to Australia 2015

http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/05/13/1226640/736035-alonso-wins-in-spain.jpg Fernando Alonso's most recent win to date, almost 2 years ago... And my God, what an ugly car :-P I loved that Ferrari at the time, but the high noses do look strange now! 3 days! Excited! The slightly narrower ...
by SILVAF0XX
Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 app
Replies: 48
Views: 11168

Re: F1 app

Just wish they were releasing a Windows Phone app :(
by SILVAF0XX
Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Massa comments on Fernando, Kimi, Vettel
Replies: 277
Views: 43126

Re: Massa comments on Fernando, Kimi, Vettel

Source? Sorry about the missing source (and thanks to shoot999 for providing it), I was going to write a longer OP overall (including the source obviously) but had a poop-related incident with my 2 month old son who was in my lap at the time. :blush: This made me smile as I have a 4 month old daugh...
by SILVAF0XX
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Barcelona Testing
Replies: 762
Views: 136029

Re: Barcelona Testing

They could run their 2014 cars as a third car :twisted: