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by Valen
Fri May 09, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mclaren - Too much talking and Zero Delivering!!
Replies: 41
Views: 10497

Re: Mclaren - Too much talking and Zero Delivering!!

McLaren are following a path already trodden by Williams. * They've declined the option to become the "proper" works team, no longer get first choice best engine and even worse will have to bet on another returning engine supplier (BMW/Mercedes, Cosworth/Honda) * They've chosen (or favoured) driver...
by Valen
Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari is an embarrassment to F1
Replies: 63
Views: 12817

Re: Ferrari is an embarrassment to F1

From a neutral POV, I don't consider Kimi and Alonso to be in the same level at all. Alonso is a much more complete driver IMO. This year should prove that.
by Valen
Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull could
Replies: 56
Views: 20152

Re: Red Bull could

Speed is not an issue for Red Bull, speed over race distance is the issue. I believe their "long-run" pace looked allright in FP2? I don't think speed was ever the issue. Reliability was (well, "is" until they prove they can complete races). Sorry, I actually meant keeping the speed over the whole ...
by Valen
Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull could
Replies: 56
Views: 20152

Re: Red Bull could

Speed is not an issue for Red Bull, speed over race distance is the issue.
by Valen
Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2014 McLaren car launch in 2 hours?
Replies: 108
Views: 27674

Re: 2014 McLaren car launch in 2 hours?

Paul Di Resta on the right has certainly got younger looking! DTM must agree with him!
by Valen
Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren confirm Magnussen
Replies: 45
Views: 9645

Re: McLaren confirm Magnussen

I really feel sorry for Sergio. Remember this? Almost a year to the day... http://www.planetf1.com/driver/20263/82 ... -next-year
by Valen
Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Magnussen confirmed for Maclaren seat!
Replies: 59
Views: 13121

Re: Magnussen confirmed for Maclaren seat!

As a McLaren fan I am conflicted with this and have been since the rumors. Yes it's great to see Magnussen get a chance, but I feel sorry for Sergio. He moved with high hopes and landed a bad car. Bad car + 1st year in a team + high expectations = too much pressure = failure. I am sure he actually f...
by Valen
Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What is done with debris from the car?
Replies: 16
Views: 4149

Re: What is done with debris from the car?

I have Nico Rosberg's helmet if anyone is interested. ;)
by Valen
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:31 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sick of hearing 'Just Drive'...
Replies: 42
Views: 9440

Re: Sick of hearing 'Just Drive'...

If only these modern TV's and Amps had some sort of 'Volume down' option, the op could then watch the first 1 minute of SKY coverage without the audible terror he experiences.
by Valen
Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Atlast the season is starting.....
Replies: 31
Views: 7355

Re: Atlast the season is starting.....

mcdo wrote:Me and my mates are getting together to watch the race at 6am... on St. Patrick's Day... in Ireland

I'm absolutely terrified
Here Here my friend! Will be doing the same in Belfast!

Bring in on people!! Monday off work for St Paddys, might have a few pints on Sunday! :-)
by Valen
Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sky testing 3D
Replies: 12
Views: 3049

Re: Sky testing 3D

The 3DS is no comparison to the large format 3D in cinema or TV.

I have to say, on my 59" Sammy it looks amazing! The depth of field really helps placing the cars distance better. (Like the players on a field in football)

Well done SKY I say.

I do wish we had Georgie in 3D though. ;-)
by Valen
Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Upset about this for the new season
Replies: 23
Views: 6042

Re: Upset about this for the new season

Damn! Gonna miss those profile shots beside the touchscreen analysis! :thumbdown:
by Valen
Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Just how good was JB's time?
Replies: 55
Views: 14172

Re: Just how good was JB's time?

Means absolutely nothing... Wait till Melborne kiddies... ...is exactly what everyone said about the Brawns pace in pre-season testing. One swallow doesn't make a summer. Also, given that Grosjean was .6s faster yesterday than Button was on Tuesday (and seeing how close Di Resta and Ricciardo came)...
by Valen
Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sky Sports F1 LIVE testing
Replies: 44
Views: 9285

Re: Sky Sports F1 LIVE testing

Outstanding effort from SKY! I was going to reduce my package and drop the 3D / Sports but now I will keep it.

Lets hope we get the whole season in glorious 3D!

Note: Onboard cameras are SD, so I don't imagine they will be in 3D, but still, bring it on!
by Valen
Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: AUTOSPORT AWARDS 2012
Replies: 150
Views: 25849

Re: AUTOSPORT AWARDS 2012

Adit N. wrote:Eh, my bad. Yes I saw the list but I think I did miss his name. Sorry.

Why let the truth get in the way of a good troll eh? ;)
by Valen
Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren's aversion to German drivers
Replies: 29
Views: 6685

Re: McLaren's aversion to German drivers

The Hulk would have been outstanding at McLaren. Perez is ok, young and getting better, but the Hulk has IMO the natural skills and speed to win. He will be one of the greats if he gets into a top team.
by Valen
Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: James Allen - Button & Hamilton Head to Head Analysis
Replies: 163
Views: 24911

Re: James Allen - Button & Hamilton Head to Head Analysis

Why let the facts get in the way of a good biased opinion! ;-)
by Valen
Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: will button win wdc in 2013???
Replies: 77
Views: 12402

Re: will button win wdc in 2013???

If Button cleans up his quali's then he will be scary! As a fan of both Lewis and Button, I can admit the Lewis was the best at Qualy, perhaps the best on the entire field. Button however is usually awesome in race trim, combined that with better Q3 performance... it looks good! With Lewis on anothe...
by Valen
Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: will button win wdc in 2013???
Replies: 77
Views: 12402

Re: can button win wdc in 2013???

Yes he can. As for this hatred from certain people calling him NO GRIP and such, I gather his winning the 2009 WDC, coming second in 2011 and getting within 2 points from Lewis this year means nothing? Was that all fluke then? Just curious, because it comes across as ignorance when people spout off ...
by Valen
Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamiltons Lifestyle
Replies: 6
Views: 2482

Re: Hamiltons Lifestyle

It's not really his lifestyle thats the problem, it's his maturity.

He could be such an ambassador for the sport, and the british spirit, but damn he really let's himself down sometimes.
by Valen
Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Button just 16pts behind Hamilton wtf?
Replies: 164
Views: 25495

Re: Button just 16pts behind Hamilton wtf?

I would point out, that no matter what you say or do, you won't change the mind of haters. I do like most drivers on the grid, I also have my favorites, but the venom toward drivers from some people is embeded. It is interesting to hear their thoughts in paranoia, guessing and 'what ifs'. It's what ...
by Valen
Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Button just 16pts behind Hamilton wtf?
Replies: 164
Views: 25495

Re: Button just 16pts behind Hamilton wtf?

Button would be the least deserving driver to win the title imo If Button wins the title this year, that would be one of the most amazing achievements of a driver, and therefore completely deserved. IMO 2009 was an ultra boring championship... Button spent half the season with a much better car and...
by Valen
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hulkenberg and Sutil in the running to replace Massa?
Replies: 59
Views: 9284

Re: Hulkenberg and Sutil in the running to replace Massa?

The Hulk or Jamie A would be a good job IMO. (For a year at least)
by Valen
Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton was never favored at McLaren
Replies: 60
Views: 13929

Re: Hamilton was never favored at McLaren

I really do try to like Hammy, but he makes it so difficult for me! When he wins, everyones great, when he loses he talks through gritted teeth and looks on the verge of tears. I suppose thats why peoples opinions are divided. (Like mine)
by Valen
Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton was never favored at McLaren
Replies: 60
Views: 13929

Re: Hamilton was never favored at McLaren

I really do try to like Hammy, but he makes it so difficult for me! When he wins, everyones great, when he loses he talks through gritted teeth and looks on the verge of tears. I suppose thats why peoples opinions are divided. (Like mine)
by Valen
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Image manipulation
Replies: 709
Views: 221825

Re: Image manipulation

This needs to be kept on front P1 kids!!

Make it happen! :thumbup:
by Valen
Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Tyres should not be an ISSUE in Racing?
Replies: 12
Views: 4079

Re: Tyres should not be an ISSUE in Racing?

GNARS wrote:
Crazy_Ivan wrote:There are two threads discussing this already bud.

http://forum.planet-f1.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2057

http://forum.planet-f1.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2078

I think it's obvious by now that I can write but I can't read...

LOL well taken sir! :lol:
by Valen
Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Damon hill and Simon Lazenby
Replies: 38
Views: 10874

Re: Damon hill and Simon Lazenby

I have posted seversl times about lazenby. He is completely distracted by evreything around him. If he spots a driver in the distance he gets all too excited- it was cringeworthy when they were told to get out of the RBR garage after the race after lazenby had tried to sneak in like an idiotic kid....
by Valen
Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Damon hill and Simon Lazenby
Replies: 38
Views: 10874

Re: Damon hill and Simon Lazenby

Totally agree with giving them time, I will give them a whole season!

I have to admit, the BBC coverage with it's humor and easy going nature made for a very enteraining show and I miss that.

If SKY can get J, EJ, DC and lee mckenzie I will be a happy man!
by Valen
Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Damon hill and Simon Lazenby
Replies: 38
Views: 10874

Damon hill and Simon Lazenby

Had to comment after watching the race yesterday.... I love most of the SKY coverage so far. BUT... Damon Hilll KILLS the mood for me. He just stands there staring off into the distance thinking about how much money he is getting from SKY. Simon Lazen I just can't take. He asks a question, and then ...
by Valen
Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Secrets of Ferrari's record pitstops
Replies: 15
Views: 5625

Re: Secrets of Ferrari's record pitstops

The Ferrari hub has only three turns of the thread, while the others have six or seven. But what I find amusing is the new pit stop control light, it looks like Wall-E. You mean this ? Its been around for some time now http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZfWr7vlQ94/TfR_IvUbh-I/AAAAAAAACdM/TlzDy9uBPOs/s1600/...
by Valen
Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Too much "woe is me" at Ferrari this year
Replies: 37
Views: 8432

Re: Too much "woe is me" at Ferrari this year

It feels like every day I am reading a report on how far off Ferrari is and Alonso has a statement every single race about how horrible they will be. In the end Alonso seems to do very well in most races... He has been in the points all 3 races and has a win for crying out loud. Today he proclaimed...
by Valen
Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Race possibly cancelled...
Replies: 96
Views: 22916

Re: Race possibly cancelled...

neti1 wrote:
FaceLOL wrote:
Dazzla wrote:Inappropriate post removed.
Yet another proof that registration form needs to have additional reading skills test included.
IMO, a writing test is also sorely needed :lol:.
LMFAO was going to say the same thing!
by Valen
Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton this year.
Replies: 98
Views: 22067

Re: Hamilton this year.

Valen wrote:3 races is not enough time to judge. We need to see him lose a race (DNF / No podium) to see what his reaction is.

I like Lewis, I just wish he would stop giving people a reason to hate on him.
And what reason has he given this year.[/quote]

No reason yet thankfully. :)
by Valen
Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton this year.
Replies: 98
Views: 22067

Re: Hamilton this year.

3 races is not enough time to judge. We need to see him lose a race (DNF / No podium) to see what his reaction is.

I like Lewis, I just wish he would stop giving people a reason to hate on him.
by Valen
Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Barhrain Preemptively Arrests 60 Opposition Leaders
Replies: 11
Views: 4026

Re: Barhrain Preemptively Arrests 60 Opposition Leaders

http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/4/18/sports/20120418104503&sec=sports The wonderful democratic country of Bahrain has preemptively arrested 60 opposition leaders to prevent them protesting the F1 race, despite all the claims from Bernie and others that the country was entirely pea...
by Valen
Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bahrain track + DRS + KERS = improvment?
Replies: 4
Views: 1836

Re: Bahrain track + DRS + KERS = improvment?

Yeah, it could be a turnaround track! We will soon see!!
by Valen
Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Protesters in Bahrain throwing petrol bombs at F1 Billlboard
Replies: 93
Views: 26493

Re: Protesters in Bahrain throwing petrol bombs at F1 Billlb

If any protesters try to harm or put lives at risk during one of the biggest sporting events of the year in front of the world media then they will lose a lot of support.

They are not stupid, this race will happen with minor incident.
by Valen
Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lewis Hamilton - a PR dream?
Replies: 52
Views: 14231

Re: Lewis Hamilton - a PR dream?

I disagree. I find Hamilton very likeable and modest. Atleast he doesn't go calling other drivers idiots and cucumbers. I'm finding Button a bit on the nose lately. His bitterness over 2nd in China was unimpressive, come on Jenson if Lewis didn't have that penalty he would have wiped the floor with...