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by Explorer1800
Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
Replies: 157
Views: 28226

Re: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal

Back on topic, I think there would be a clause in Ricciardo's contract that gives him an out if the team performs badly. If I remember correctly that Vettel had the same and I think his less than stellar last year at Redbull may of been intentional to enact this clause and enable his move. Now If I ...
by Explorer1800
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jules Bianchi Update Thread [Split Thread]
Replies: 664
Views: 160645

Re: Jules bianchi Japanese grand Prix aftermath thread

If this was US racing we would of seen repeats of every angle of the incident as this is what fans crave isn't it? I don't think I have to name any recent incidents. In fact it's not limited to the US.... That's not one of the things I like about our news. People have a ghoulish fascination with se...
by Explorer1800
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:34 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jules Bianchi Update Thread [Split Thread]
Replies: 664
Views: 160645

Re: Jules bianchi Japanese grand Prix aftermath thread

Sorry if it was already posted here but Brundle's take on the whole accident is interesting: Martin Brundle has often winced in commentary at the sight of recovery trucks coming onto the circuit having narrowly missed one and hit a marshal in similarly poor conditions at Suzuka in 1994. Here's his ...
by Explorer1800
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:26 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jules Bianchi Update Thread [Split Thread]
Replies: 664
Views: 160645

Re: Jules bianchi Japanese grand Prix aftermath thread

If this was US racing we would of seen repeats of every angle of the incident as this is what fans crave isn't it?
I don't think I have to name any recent incidents. In fact it's not limited to the US....
by Explorer1800
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jules Bianchi Update Thread [Split Thread]
Replies: 664
Views: 160645

Re: Jules bianchi Japanese grand Prix aftermath thread

I'm in two minds about the situation. Yes its tragic, yes more could be done to make it safer ie don't race in the wet, cranes every 100 meters to lift away cars, hardened roofs on cars etc But the risk involved in the sport is what excites the drivers, the teams, and the fans. I don't like hearing ...
by Explorer1800
Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jules Bianchi Update Thread [Split Thread]
Replies: 664
Views: 160645

Re: Jules bianchi Japanese grand Prix aftermath thread

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by Explorer1800
Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jules Bianchi Update Thread [Split Thread]
Replies: 664
Views: 160645

Re: Jules bianchi Japanese grand Prix aftermath thread

No news is not good news. The Japanese track crew have been very efficient at removing cars in the past but drivers must be more respectful of waved yellows. Latest news is that he is awake in the helicopter as I type, That isn't the latest news. Helicopter hasn't flown. He's unconscious and being ...
by Explorer1800
Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jules Bianchi Update Thread [Split Thread]
Replies: 664
Views: 160645

Re: Jules bianchi Japanese grand Prix aftermath thread

No news is not good news. The Japanese track crew have been very efficient at removing cars in the past but drivers must be more respectful of waved yellows. Latest news is that he is awake in the helicopter as I type,
by Explorer1800
Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who is worthy to partner Verstappen at Toro Rosso?
Replies: 26
Views: 6769

Re: Who is worthy to partner Verstappen at Toro Rosso?

Hard to tell as an outsider looking in at Torro Rosso. They have a different yard stick to everyone else. I imagine the drivers devotion to the sport is important to them and they have to be fully focused (Someone in the team doesn't like DJ's). Sainz or Lynn are the obvious candidates. Maybe a shoo...
by Explorer1800
Sat Oct 04, 2014 7:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2015 Uberthread [MERGED]
Replies: 2131
Views: 388675

Re: Vettel leaves RBR, for Ferrari? Kyvat replaces in 2015

If Kimi and Vettel was the line-up for RBR or Ferrari at the start of the season I would have said hehe that might give fireworks. Now 10 months further I'm like oh dear have Ferrari lost the plot completely. Is it wise to promote Kvyat that early to RBR? And I really feel gutted for Bianchi. Surel...
by Explorer1800
Sat Oct 04, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2015 Uberthread [MERGED]
Replies: 2131
Views: 388675

Re: Vettel leaves RBR, for Ferrari? Kyvat replaces in 2015

Makes me think that Vettel may of not have been giving it 100% this year so as to enable this clause. The clause could of been in his contract since his first WDC.
by Explorer1800
Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo v. Vergne: Were they evenly matched?
Replies: 81
Views: 16449

Re: Ricciardo v. Vergne: Were they evenly matched?

When I was watching STR I used to think Ricciardo was the better qualifier, but Vergne the better racer - Ricciardo would normally drop backwards and Vergne make up places after qualifying. However, based on this season I wonder if maybe Ricciardo would struggle against the faster cars further up t...
by Explorer1800
Sun Aug 31, 2014 7:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2014 Indycar Champion (Spoilers)
Replies: 13
Views: 3790

Re: 2014 Indycar Champion (Spoilers)

He might even make the news in Australia. Wish indycar still came to the Gold coast. It was typical tightarseness that it was ditched for A1 GP which turned out to be a fart in the wind. Now all they have is taxi racing and ban a on tits on balconies.
Very happy for him!
by Explorer1800
Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:22 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2015 Uberthread [MERGED]
Replies: 2131
Views: 388675

Re: Silly Season 2015

I think McLaren are still looking for another Mika, ie hiring Kimi and Heiki so I think they would be looking at Bottas. Certainly more so now that Dennis is back. I think Bottas and Magnussen together would be an exciting pairing, With Bottas driving like he has had a lot more seasons under his bel...
by Explorer1800
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 personalites as James Bond characters
Replies: 21
Views: 5256

Re: F1 personalites as James Bond characters

Pedro Diniz as Franz Sanchez.
Can't be bothered finding pictures....
by Explorer1800
Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Lotus confirm Maldonado for 2015
Replies: 69
Views: 13896

Re: Lotus confirm Maldonado for 2015

Maybe he is good fit for the team. They at least don't have to ask him to crash his car during a race....
by Explorer1800
Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: UPD: Ricciardo DSQ for breach of fuel flow limit, RB appeal.
Replies: 1355
Views: 193218

Re: UPD: Ricciardo DSQ for breach of fuel flow limit, RB app

Maybe more attention will be aimed at this sensor now that its proven to be inaccurate. why not install an measured orifice and have a maximum fuel pressure setting to suit.
I swear the FIA are trying to turn the sport into a midday soap opera.
by Explorer1800
Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Scuderia would actually be a beautiful name for a girl...
Replies: 86
Views: 27490

Re: Scuderia would actually be a beautiful name for a girl..

SealTheDeal wrote:I've had a rethink.

Torana!

Aussies will know the Holden Torana - others can google it.

Even after owning 4 Torana's and a Monaro over the years I'm not sure I could name my child after them. Maybe Tori for short?
by Explorer1800
Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Top 10 Racing Driver Names
Replies: 93
Views: 14723

Re: Top 10 Racing Driver Names

How about the v8 supercar champion Jamie Whincup.
by Explorer1800
Sun Nov 03, 2013 4:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo stepping up
Replies: 56
Views: 11388

Re: Ricciardo stepping up

Dan is doing all the right things he needs to, building himself up for next year. I feel more confident about him than I did about Perez. Comparing to Senna is a bit harsh though...
by Explorer1800
Tue Oct 29, 2013 6:38 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Scuderia would actually be a beautiful name for a girl...
Replies: 86
Views: 27490

Re: Scuderia would actually be a beautiful name for a girl..

There are plenty of words that would make great sounding names if it wasn't for their meanings, Diarrhea for instance has been suggested in the past but it wouldn't hold with me...
by Explorer1800
Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is this the end of F1 as we know it?
Replies: 64
Views: 11968

Re: Is this the end of F1 as we know it?

I think there has always been an element of this. The sport consists of the top ten or so drivers in the world, and the rest are there to fund it. I find that money does have a way of filtering out the best from the rest. Sponsors may support a driver for a year or two until they realise putting aro...
by Explorer1800
Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vergne "thrashed my teammate"
Replies: 124
Views: 25928

Re: Vergne "thrashed my teammate"

Ah you're probably right, I can only recall Tost saying that JEV would likely be at TR next year. Still you never know, next year is a long way away...
by Explorer1800
Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vergne "thrashed my teammate"
Replies: 124
Views: 25928

Re: Vergne "thrashed my teammate"

I haven't seen JEV confirmed for next year yet, its one thing to say he has given up since missing out on the RBR drive, but he still has to fight for his seat. We know Torro Rosso's history when it comes to driver changes. On another note, wouldn't it be funny if TR came out of the box with a quick...
by Explorer1800
Sun Oct 06, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vergne "thrashed my teammate"
Replies: 124
Views: 25928

Re: Vergne "thrashed my teammate"

Just dug this up again. Since Dan has been confirmed for RBR, he has been racing like he hasn't got a drive for next year. JEV has hardly been seen. If JEV isn't careful he might not even have a drive next year, as Redbull have plenty of other drivers in the wings, and they can be quite ruthless. Da...
by Explorer1800
Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:43 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RoGro begging for team orders??
Replies: 36
Views: 10462

Re: RoGro begging for team orders??

Team: "Keep racing"
Grosjean: "Nooooo

Didn't sound good on the radio
by Explorer1800
Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bouiiler says "fun names on list"
Replies: 95
Views: 18959

Re: Bouiiler says "fun names on list"

Eva09 wrote:James Hunt, back from the dead.
Didn't he have racing nephew named Mike Hunt.
by Explorer1800
Sun Sep 22, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2013 Singapore GP Race Thread
Replies: 694
Views: 93511

Re: 2013 Singapore GP Race Thread

Webber would have a more reliable car being the number 2 driver a Andrea Moda.....
Hard to pick the driver of the race if you take Vettel out of the equasion, that lap 2 time blew everyone away
by Explorer1800
Sun Sep 22, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2013 Singapore GP Race Thread
Replies: 694
Views: 93511

Re: 2013 Singapore GP Race Thread

Wow fireworks! oh its only webbers engine.... fer f@#$ sake
by Explorer1800
Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2013 Singapore GP Race Thread
Replies: 694
Views: 93511

Re: 2013 Singapore GP Race Thread

Dan has inherited webbers clutch already!
by Explorer1800
Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Shouldn't FIA investigate Lotus for seat-fitting safety??
Replies: 40
Views: 9071

Re: Shouldn't FIA investigate Lotus for seat-fitting safety?

While I'm not into conspiracies the timing is not very good. Nothing in F1 really surprises me anymore and the notion that the terms are entirely focused on results is nonsense, too many political chess games going on.
by Explorer1800
Sun Sep 22, 2013 2:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bouiiler says "fun names on list"
Replies: 95
Views: 18959

Re: Bouiiler says "fun names on list"

Return of the prodigal son, Bruno Senna!
by Explorer1800
Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Massa's Next Life
Replies: 14
Views: 3931

Re: Massa's Next Life

No option for WEC?
by Explorer1800
Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo VS Vergne - Monza race.
Replies: 33
Views: 8556

Re: Ricciardo VS Vergne - Monza race.

Looking at the end of the race, I don't think that Vergne would have kept the pack behind him at the end, but because of the engine fail there will be no proof.
by Explorer1800
Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Italian GP - Star Of the Race
Replies: 44
Views: 9799

Re: Italian GP - Star Of the Race

Masterclass from Vettel plus a humble speech in front of the Italian fans. Hulk and Dan for holding onto position despite immense pressure. Again Mercedes fast on a empty tank.
by Explorer1800
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Confirmed: Ricciardo at Red Bull in 2014
Replies: 151
Views: 25423

Re: Confirmed: Ricciardo at Red Bull in 2014

He is lucky that there is a major rule change next year. The former WDC drivers would be wary of making a team switch only to be made to look like fools when their former team does better. I do believe that Dan has the potential and currently has momentum behind him so I feel the timing is right. A ...
by Explorer1800
Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How do the Touring Car drivers get away with it?
Replies: 40
Views: 9329

Re: How do the Touring Car drivers get away with it?

Touring cars are only modified taxi's to me. When ever I have watched BTCC they don't seem to be able to race with out bringing out the safety car out every couple of laps due to some silly crash. In NASCAR they seem to carry grudges and target a driver over something that happened races ago, turnin...
by Explorer1800
Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ricciardo to RBR, "The likelihood is pretty high"
Replies: 34
Views: 7691

Re: Ricciardo to RBR, "The likelihood is pretty high"

I don't think there will be a 2nd driver clause in the contract, I don't think it would fit in with the Redbull brand image. That's not to say there won't be a dominant driver. As much as I like Dan, I'm not sure he is as good Vettle, but I'd like to see him have the chance. I think its harder to te...
by Explorer1800
Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Tooned!!
Replies: 20
Views: 6199

Re: Tooned!!

We Aussies claim most successful Kiwis as our own anyhow, until they stuff up, then they're sheep loving kiwis again....

I didn't find Tooned very good for the above points.
by Explorer1800
Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Felipe Massa considering possible retirement...
Replies: 50
Views: 10558

Re: Felipe Massa considering possible retirement...

He should announce his retirement with dignity rather than get axed. Ferrari have been more than generous to him, especially by their standards.
Maybe he could drive a Ferrari in the WEC to get his racing kicks and spend some time at home with his family.