Brave decision, but it's what separates men from boys.
One trhreatens to quit mid season, while the other does it for real.
Have a happy life with your family Nico!
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- Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:08 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect
- Replies: 498
- Views: 98757
- Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:15 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Potential disciplinary action against Hamilton by Mercedes!
- Replies: 986
- Views: 180135
Re: Potential disciplinary action against Hamilton by Merced
I believe from Toto's pov, there was a real risk of losing 1st place. If Vettel gets really close, he could lunge in and get alongside both cars. And between 3rd and 1st, I think Vettel would likely give it a go since he hasn't won anything this year. I doubt position 1 and 4 is much of a bother th...
- Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:16 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nico Rosberg - 2016 World Champion
- Replies: 283
- Views: 58869
Re: Nico Rosberg - 2016 World Champion
:lol: All the excuse making, the conspiracy theories, the skill put-down, the bad-luck Lewis line.... followed by a congrats, Nico. Now that is funny. A back-handed congrats of high order. Haha Blake, always loved your comments. 8) Congrats to Nico, well desrved! Just to remind all of the moaning f...
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:59 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix
- Replies: 140
- Views: 27032
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix
Vote for Lewis. Flawless race by him
As for Max, yes great overtakings, but I think that the wrong strategy actually helped him in some way.
Had he been on full wets instead of inters, he would not have had changed to "fresher" tyres for the end of the race.
As for Max, yes great overtakings, but I think that the wrong strategy actually helped him in some way.
Had he been on full wets instead of inters, he would not have had changed to "fresher" tyres for the end of the race.
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:41 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Toro Rosso secure supply of year old Ferrari engines in 2016
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5714
Re: Toro Rosso secure supply of year old Ferrari engines in
What's interesting for me is, will Ferrari be allowed to develop their '15 spec engine/PU in parallel with the new '16 one. It puzzles me why people are even asking this question. Of course they will not. They will not even be interested in doing so. That's what puzzles me. If these PUs are not tot...
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:50 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Toro Rosso secure supply of year old Ferrari engines in 2016
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5714
Re: Toro Rosso secure supply of year old Ferrari engines in
What's interesting for me is, will Ferrari be allowed to develop their '15 spec engine/PU in parallel with the new '16 one. If these PUs are not totally different consepts, that'd give Ferrari the opportunity to develop/experiment the new parts in the TR car, before using tokens for the Scuderia car.
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:59 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Vettel cutting the track everywhere after 1st lap puncture
- Replies: 111
- Views: 19714
Re: Vettel cutting the track everywhere after 1st lap punctu
What's he penalty for shortcutting the track ?
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:48 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Please can someone answer this question for me?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2921
Re: Please can someone answer this question for me?
Just a wild and finny guess (and I'm sure it's not correct) - The F1 drivers brake using their left leg. Most people are used to push the clutch pedal with their left leg and apply more force. Some time ago driving a DSG Audi I tried braking with my left leg. I thought I applied just a little bit of...
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:35 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Amazing Headline
- Replies: 87
- Views: 12495
Re: Amazing Headline
Noise is just wasted energy.
- Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:11 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 Engine Formula Has Clearly Backfired
- Replies: 134
- Views: 17764
Re: F1 Engine Formula Has Clearly Backfired
The current PUs are quieter not just because the ICE has 2 cyllinders less, but mainly because of the turbo/mgu-h unit. You know, the sound is wasted energy.
- Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:35 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 Engine Formula Has Clearly Backfired
- Replies: 134
- Views: 17764
Re: F1 Engine Formula Has Clearly Backfired
Yes, I also am for more rules freedom and in-season testing. But...You know, they are talking about banning the wind tunnels.
- Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:28 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What Brands Do You Want Me To Photoshop
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3629
Re: What Brands Do You Want Me To Photoshop
Subway McLaren.
pun intended
edited to add - your designs look nice
pun intended
edited to add - your designs look nice
- Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:58 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 Engine Formula Has Clearly Backfired
- Replies: 134
- Views: 17764
Re: F1 Engine Formula Has Clearly Backfired
I wanted to give these new engines a chance but I don't think they are the way forward for the sport and that's not sour grapes. Anyone who knows me will know that I'm rooting for the guy who has thrived more than anyone in this era. A sincere question - What is the way forward ? The NA engines are...
- Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:48 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What happened to Allmighty Mercs?
- Replies: 97
- Views: 16134
Re: What happened to Allmighty Mercs?
Regarding the track temperature - As I read somewhere (can't provide link atm) the temperature in Itally was 41-42 degrees celsius, which is about 5-6 degrees higher than in Singapure. Futher more the direcs Sun radiation was probably (in Italy) a factor too. I don't want to look lika s "smart donke...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:57 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Michelin promises F1 tyres that will make drivers 'happy'
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7347
Re: Michelin promises F1 tyres that will make drivers 'happy
I am sure Pirelli could do the same if they got "unleashed".
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:04 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Should Verstappen have let Sainz through?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 10537
Re: Should Verstappen have let Sainz through?
This.mcdo wrote:Yes. The drivers are employees of the team
On the other hand he's a teenager. Let him be this time, but a severe punishment if he did it again.
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:01 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Should Verstappen have let Sainz through?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 10537
Re: Should Verstappen have let Sainz through?
This.mcdo wrote:Yes. The drivers are employees of the team
On the other hand he's a teenager. Let him be this time, but a severe punishment if he did it again.
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:56 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Singapore - Will McLaren last the distance?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8407
Re: Singapore - Will McLaren last the distance?
LOL, you're naughty...mcdo wrote:Are they popular in Singapore? Thought that was ThailandHS Thompson wrote:Both McLaren's retired due to failed tranny's.
- Sun Sep 20, 2015 5:49 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What happened to Allmighty Mercs?
- Replies: 97
- Views: 16134
Re: What happened to Allmighty Mercs?
That article doesn't explain why Mercs performance was even worse on Soft tyres than on the SS ones compares to RB and Ferrari
and,
how could the temp in Singapore be higher (than Monaco) during a night race.
and,
how could the temp in Singapore be higher (than Monaco) during a night race.
- Sun Sep 20, 2015 4:05 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Singapore - Will McLaren last the distance?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8407
Re: Singapore - Will McLaren last the distance?
Yaeh, though I'm a Ferrari fan, it's just depressing to watch McLarren at such state. They remind me of Ferrari during the 80's. They need to do something radical.
- Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:39 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2015 Singapore Grand Prix
- Replies: 106
- Views: 13775
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2015 Singapore Grand Prix
Vettel.
Great race pace control!
Great race pace control!
- Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:38 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2015 Singapore Grand Prix
- Replies: 106
- Views: 13775
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2015 Singapore Grand Prix
Vettel.
Great race pace control!
Great race pace control!
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:18 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 232
- Views: 30972
Re: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Sorry. Double post.
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:17 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 232
- Views: 30972
Re: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Not to defend Kimi, but he was about 4 tenths off Vettel's time in Q1 & Q2. He could have taken P2 with such margin in Q3. He probably made a mistake.
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 3:14 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: I accidentally found a piece of internet archaeology
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7703
Re: I accidentally found a piece of internet archaeology
This website made me feel old. I remember '95 like it was yesterday.
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 3:01 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 232
- Views: 30972
Re: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
I strongly belive that Mercedes have a serious problem with the mandatory minimum tyre pressure. If this is the case, we'll see them struggle with tyres from now on. Let's just se how it goes in the next couple of races. Lauda debunked that post-qualifying. The tyre pressures have returned to pre-M...
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 2:49 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 232
- Views: 30972
Re: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
I am no Vettel fan, but "What goes around, comes around". I still remember Vettel thrashing for having best car, for not having competitive temmate, then for DR being better, for his finger and so on Now on toppic: I strongly belive that Mercedes have a serious problem with the mandatory minimum tyr...
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 2:09 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 232
- Views: 30972
Re: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Merc drivers moaning in 3,2,1...
Just kidding
Great lap by Vettel!
Just kidding
Great lap by Vettel!
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:50 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
- Replies: 232
- Views: 30972
Re: 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Kerbs issue could be just a consequence of the higher tyre pressure. The suspension and chassis can't absorb the bumps and kerb contact and thus the bad car handling. Just my theory.w1Y! wrote:They keep talking tyres but all season they've been saying how the merc doesn't like the kerbs
- Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:20 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2015 Italian GP Race Thread
- Replies: 680
- Views: 91084
Re: 2015 Italian GP Race Thread
I have a question. It's not a reason to start a new "war" here. It's just something that's bugging me. Why did Mercedes allow the tyres temp/presuure to drop so low. The teams usually keep the blankets on as long as possible, but Mercedes unplugged them earlier than other teams. I know it was before...
- Mon May 25, 2015 7:01 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
- Replies: 17474
- Views: 3785751
Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Good grief guys - It's laughable to read such comments by Ozzies, trying to justify Dan's move and insulting other forum members at the same time.
- Mon May 25, 2015 6:48 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Should the Monaco GP be on the calendar?
- Replies: 140
- Views: 23243
Re: Should the Monaco GP be on the calendar?
Bin that replica of a "race".
- Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:54 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Smedley: Massa is driving at his best-ever level
- Replies: 286
- Views: 40100
Re: Smedley: Massa is driving at his best-ever level
Is Felipe's contract due to expire at the end of this year (2015) ?
- Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:58 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: di Montezemolo: Old chiefs deserve credit for Ferrari win
- Replies: 53
- Views: 16489
Re: di Montezemolo: Old chiefs deserve credit for Ferrari wi
Luca should just shut up and think about his own future. He ran Ferrari into the ground. Good riddance, him and his stooge Domenicali were nothing but tumors. Why insist on showing how little you actually know about LdM? First of all, Luca has little to worry about concerning his own future... he i...
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:10 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: di Montezemolo: Old chiefs deserve credit for Ferrari win
- Replies: 53
- Views: 16489
Re: di Montezemolo: Old chiefs deserve credit for Ferrari wi
Yes, some of the former staff must be given some credit, butLdM should just shut up. He was THE one who single handedly ruined the team after got rid of Todt/Schumacher/Brawn/Byrne in the first place. Talking about the errors Mercedes is just gross. Even Wolf admited that Ferrari won fair and square...
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:00 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What The Fans Want: Engines
- Replies: 46
- Views: 10450
Re: What The Fans Want: Engines
I do understand your point for puttung more energy by pooring more fuel and this has its logic. I just wanted to say that there're (or at least should be) other ways to extract more energy of given amount of fuel. We are witnessing such thing thist year - Mercedes engine. By thinking "out of the box...
- Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:07 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ecclestone on superbly crazy form [MERGED]
- Replies: 74
- Views: 16093
Re: Ecclestone on superbly crazy form
One word is enough to explain Bernie - GREED.
- Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:57 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Formula E
- Replies: 881
- Views: 203689
Re: Formula E
The fuuny thing is that some day Formula E could be the major "motorsport" series.
- Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:52 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What The Fans Want: Engines
- Replies: 46
- Views: 10450
Re: What The Fans Want: Engines
For those advocating a defined fuel limit (as we have currently) - this is the equivalent of restricting the total energy available to use for a race distance. In simple terms, a fixed volume (or weight as in F1) of fuel contains a certain amount of calorific value (i.e. energy). By restricting the...
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:01 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What The Fans Want: DRS
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6271
Re: What The Fans Want: DRS
Is by any chance the name of the OP Jean Todt? I mean with all these polls posted lately?
Just kiddin'
Just kiddin'