Balibari wrote:
Also a funny one from George Galloway last night on Question Time. He claimed there was a 'massacre' going on in Bahrain.

Missed it, must watch it on Iplayer, Galloway's always good value for a few crowd pleasing one-liners - trust him as far as could throw him though.

Apparently Bernie is shortly going to make a statement to the press from Bahrain (on 5 live).

Cheers

Can honestly say that in 20-years of following F1 I’ve never once given a thought (or bothered) about whether someone was gay, but I can’t remember the last thread that reached 6 pages inside of a day! That’s just mental!! Still not bothered though

I’ve been writing a comment for the last wee while, but keep deleting what I’ve wrote because it’s almost an impossible question, so I’ll forget that. But I take great heart from the fact that such a diverse lot of us F1 fans from all over the world can even come together on a forum and debate such ...

Will Kubica ever return? I'm not convinced, if he does I find it hard to believe he will be half the driver he once was. Don't get me wrong, I'd love for him to come back and be blisteringly quick, I really rated him before his accident. Just not really sure he will ever be the same. I could have s...

The key to their speed in China was finding the right setup to work the tyres. In the first two races they were nowhere as a result of missing that setup window, implying it might be quite small. If that's the case they're likely to miss it again. We also have no idea how Rosberg would react to his...

Many, many, threads you could have put this on. You're one of those guys huh? To be fair sandman this must be about the 10th thread today about Bahrain and most of the others have been locked. Then lock it. I didn't see a thread on this story so I started one. I'm with Sandman, I don't mind multipl...

Jimbox posted an interesting piece of background on another thread about Marko’s early racing career and accident etc. and to be fair he probably deserves more respect than we perhaps give him on the forum (include myself in that).

In saying that I don’t think he does Red Bull any favours PR wise.

Much as I am pro-BBC Brundle will always edge it. DC has definitely stepped it up a gear though and is doing great. I agree with a previous comment in that Edwards talks too much, I didn't notice so much previously but today he was just constant, he seemed to be filling for the sake of it, often wit...

DC bought me a pint - top bloke!

sandman1347 wrote: McLaren clearly haven't done that and it has been blunders from the pit crew as well as the pit wall that have haunted them.

Maybe I've missed it but do we actually know if it was a pit crew blunder or equipment failure yet?

I hated the *inaudible* in his previous career. Cheered when he'd break down or crash out. I admit it. But now, I find myself rooting for him. I like this new, mellowed Schumacher. I hope he has another race like Canada last year, and storms the podium! :thumbup: I'm exactly the same - I'd love him...

Not that I would ever pretend to know the inner workings but it seems that Ferrari need to get someone (a) quick enough to stay close to Alonso, (b) young enough to be content to support FA where necessary and learn for a coupe of years, (c) have the maturity and strength to play the longer game, (d...

I dont actually rate BBC's coverage so far this year. The new Garry bloke who's taken over Ted's role is crap, so far he's not got a single prediction or piece of info right. You're kidding? Today he accurately predicted where quali cut off times would be to the 10th of a second! Maybe he’s not got...

I dont actually rate BBC's coverage so far this year. The new Garry bloke who's taken over Ted's role is crap, so far he's not got a single prediction or piece of info right. You're kidding? Today he accurately predicted where quali cut off times would be to the 10th of a second! Maybe he’s not got...

I've often heard that said (bolded part), that something is against the 'spirit' of the rule but not the letter of the rule. I’ve never been comfortable with this, as ‘spirit’ of the rule implies something subjective. I think most of us want to see engineers coming up with really inventive methods ...

The double-deck diffuser and the double DRS fall into different areas of doubt. The way the regs are/were worded, the DDD broke the spirit of the rules but not the letter. DDD's were like the RB flexi-wing. A rule existed specifically to prevent both, but it wasn't written/tested in a way that mana...

Bernie’s stock answer of; ‘ F1 doesn’t involve itself in politics’ just does not wash any more (if it ever did), people will attach political significance either way whether the race goes ahead or not. Bernie needs to make a decision - hopefully based on what is best for the people and the country –...

I think you would be hard pushed to better Brundle and Coulthard last year, I thought they were superb – love their dry humour and always found them effortless and interesting to listen to. With respect to the current pairings, although they are good they just don’t have that same chemistry, so leav...

He he, saw the 'Height of Arrogance' title and thought ah this must be the Marko thread.... Wasn't aware of Marko's background - thanks JimBox I do agree with KateLM though that Marko is a PR disaster area, he just seems totally at odds with the Red Bull image/ethos/philosophy whatever you want to ...

I was really on a downer at the start of the year because I decided not to go for sky, so thought I would miss the F1 action (first time since Mansell days). But now I don’t really feel I am missing anything at all! I’ve got this forum for all the latest news and gossip (which I love), I don’t feel ...

Nice guy and all that but when he was at Macca he didn’t appear to be a great no 2, not got the stats in front of me but I seem to remember he usually finished a good 5 places or more behind Lewis – why would Ferrari want that? Quite honestly and obviously they can do better.

He he, saw the 'Height of Arrogance' title and thought ah this must be the Marko thread.... Wasn't aware of Marko's background - thanks JimBox I do agree with KateLM though that Marko is a PR disaster area, he just seems totally at odds with the Red Bull image/ethos/philosophy whatever you want to c...

Nooooooo, don't poach DC, he's doing great on the beeb and I've not got sky! Brundle and DC together were my favourite combo (fan of them both in their racing days), but DC has really stepped up a gear this year, don't really know Edwards but he's not annoying, which is a good start. I've not heard ...

Why do people expect all drivers to be nice people? if he wants to be an donkey, just love him or hate him for it. Its his character I’m not sure people do necessarily expect all drivers to be nice, maybe people just prefer them to be nice (I do anyway). And when you say ‘it’s his character’, most ...

For me it’s simple; regardless of who’s fault it was, if SV had the good grace to apologise for any insult then I’d think good on you. Good to show a human side as many have said. If he doesn’t feel the need to apologise then fair enough – just means some people will think slightly less of him. Up t...

Can’t see it happening anytime soon, FA’s next team-mate is likely to be very carefully chosen such as to compliment and support him, don't think any management would risk bring in someone that could potentially threaten him. Maybe in their declining years he might get a shot at FA but not while the...

For the first time in his career he is going into the season and is considered a title challenger on merit.

Yes he maybe has an air of confidence – And why not?

Love it, like them all - probably find JM and JC more interesting. Love Clarkson’s unashamedly childlike enthusiasm and sense of mischief and humour – (I know some people see that as a negative but I wish more adults could be like that!). Was gobsmacked at the Bolivian Road of Death scene – especial...

Last post didn't work so trying again.... Lots of people are saying he hasn’t been the same since his accident. I’m a bit surprised it is not touched on more, but it is really common/normal for those who have suffered head injury to undergo changes in concentration, spatial awareness, reaction time,...

I think Merc as a brand had massive kudos through their engine supply, but taking over Brawn was always a bit of a gamble from a corporate PR perspective if you ask me. It’s happened time and time again, as soon as a manufacturer puts their name above the door then they are on a hiding to nothing un...

Used to be a member but been away since all the Murdoch hoohaa last year. Back with my tail between my legs so go easy on me :blush: Truth is, other forums are a bit boring compared to this one and I’ve really missed the lively debate. Mainly (but not exclusively) a Macca supporter, don’t particular...