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by Laura23
Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ideas for a more enjoyable and watchable F1
Replies: 110
Views: 19936

Re: Ideas for a more enjoyable and watchable F1

No stewards, more policemen/women, more grid girls, more cylinders, less rules, monsoon tires, more laps, refueling, the guitar intro from 90's, more trees , more straights, more EJ, more characters, much less PR talk, less "for sure"....etc. Why do you need more police? You certainly don't need mo...
by Laura23
Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Freelancer Required
Replies: 10
Views: 6561

Re: Freelancer Required

Why Cape Town?
by Laura23
Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton has now beaten Rosberg in 8 of the last 10 races.
Replies: 531
Views: 91758

Re: Hamilton has now beaten Rosberg in 8 of the last 10 race

....Like i said the upcoming chinese grand prix will be more telling so lets wait and see... :thumbup: I agree again. Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix very convincingly and finished 1st comfortably after starting from pole, both in 2008 and 2014. I think we are heading a VERY IMPORTANT RACE WEEK...
by Laura23
Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton has now beaten Rosberg in 8 of the last 10 races.
Replies: 531
Views: 91758

Re: Hamilton has now beaten Rosberg in 8 of the last 10 race

....Like i said the upcoming chinese grand prix will be more telling so lets wait and see... :thumbup: I agree again. Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix very convincingly and finished 1st comfortably after starting from pole, both in 2008 and 2014. I think we are heading a VERY IMPORTANT RACE WEEK...
by Laura23
Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

But anyone who wins multiple races and titles clearly has the right stuff and is more than just a flash in the pan. I think Vettel is at a loggerheads in terms of his reputation relative to other champions. I will start to see him as a 4-time Villeneuve rather than the next Schumacher if Raikkonen ...
by Laura23
Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

But anyone who wins multiple races and titles clearly has the right stuff and is more than just a flash in the pan. I think Vettel is at a loggerheads in terms of his reputation relative to other champions. I will start to see him as a 4-time Villeneuve rather than the next Schumacher if Raikkonen ...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

...Answer me this, has any driver lost to their teammate by 71 points, and then gone on to turn this around and prove that they are the better driver? There is a first time for everything. And when you look at Vettel's career, it is filled with first time ever records. That's true. 2014 was the fir...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Not another Max Verstappen thread but.......
Replies: 39
Views: 8096

Re: Not another Max Verstappen thread but.......

The law is the law Laws can be changed. Not for this they won't. If Max gets a podium this year, in many countries he won't be allowed to spray champagne. Not because he can't drink it, but because his age means he can't be seen promoting an alcoholic drink. He certainly wouldn't be allowed champag...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which Driver Has the Most to Prove in 2015
Replies: 645
Views: 95189

Re: Which Driver Has the Most to Prove in 2015

When have I criticised Ferrari's choice of drivers? So criticisizing Vettel for resembling Kimi has nothing to do with Ferrari's chosen drivers for this year, 2015. Good. Seriously why have you become so arrogant all of a sudden? You might want to tone down the ego Naiim, you've done nothing to pro...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

Vettel didn't have an off season - he was just outpaced by a quicker teammate. The difference being a matter of opinion and a predetermined stance. At this point we have no idea whatsoever if Vettel was just poor in 2014 or if Ricciardo is a better driver. Hopefully we will get a better idea in the...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who will end their career with the most wins?
Replies: 973
Views: 311954

Re: Who will end their career with the most wins?

bonecrasher wrote:Lol on those trying to disparage Lewis by dragging in comparisons of Webber, Rosberg, and Button. If Hamilton is so poor against these misfits, what does it say about Alonso whom he beat? lol!
If this is the 'quality' of your 5th post then I dread to think about the other four.
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

Vettel didn't have an off season - he was just outpaced by a quicker teammate. The difference being a matter of opinion and a predetermined stance. At this point we have no idea whatsoever if Vettel was just poor in 2014 or if Ricciardo is a better driver. Hopefully we will get a better idea in the...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which Driver Has the Most to Prove in 2015
Replies: 645
Views: 95189

Re: Which Driver Has the Most to Prove in 2015

When have I criticised Ferrari's choice of drivers? So criticisizing Vettel for resembling Kimi has nothing to do with Ferrari's chosen drivers for this year, 2015. Good. Seriously why have you become so arrogant all of a sudden? You might want to tone down the ego Naiim, you've done nothing to pro...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

Ricciardo has looked just as good as he did last year, he's just doing it in a weaker car and against a team mate that few rate. Stunned at how this thread not only exists but that it has reached this number of pages. :uhoh: Because, some posters use Ric's season last year as a golden opportunity t...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:36 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton has now beaten Rosberg in 8 of the last 10 races.
Replies: 531
Views: 91758

Re: Hamilton has now beaten Rosberg in 8 of the last 10 race

....As for Hulkenberg, he isn't even on par with Rosberg let alone better. The most overrated driver on the grid. Rosberg is yet show a performance nearby of Hulkenberg's 2013 Korea performance against two World Champions , with better overall cars, battling with them at every corner, giving his pl...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

Ricciardo has looked just as good as he did last year, he's just doing it in a weaker car and against a team mate that few rate. Stunned at how this thread not only exists but that it has reached this number of pages. :uhoh: Because, some posters use Ric's season last year as a golden opportunity t...
by Laura23
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton has now beaten Rosberg in 8 of the last 10 races.
Replies: 531
Views: 91758

Re: Hamilton has now beaten Rosberg in 8 of the last 10 race

....As for Hulkenberg, he isn't even on par with Rosberg let alone better. The most overrated driver on the grid. Rosberg is yet show a performance nearby of Hulkenberg's 2013 Korea performance against two World Champions , with better overall cars, battling with them at every corner, giving his pl...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?
Replies: 89
Views: 19715

Re: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?

It's just the society we live in. A lot would read magazines such as Ok!, search for secrets as to how to look like that celebrity. I'm not being sexist here, as I said before. Men would be uncomfortable looking at their same sex in that way as their peers would slag them off about it. While it's o...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

RunningMan wrote:
Laura23 wrote:Of course in 2005 Schumacher still whipped Barrichello's pickle so it's a token comparison really.
8O 8O 8O :blush: 8O
Explains why Rubens left for the following year...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

Hamilton was good at Hungary last year, but certainly not driver of the race (that award goes to Alonso by a mile). Yeah, of course, we can show every "bad luck" for Kimi and Montoya; but can not see the "good luck" for Ricciardo in 3 victories. 8O Easy: even if we take the luck factor out of the e...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

Hamilton was good at Hungary last year, but certainly not driver of the race (that award goes to Alonso by a mile). Yeah, of course, we can show every "bad luck" for Kimi and Montoya; but can not see the "good luck" for Ricciardo in 3 victories. 8O Easy: even if we take the luck factor out of the e...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?
Replies: 89
Views: 19715

Re: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?

Zoue wrote:Seriously, are people really getting uptight at the thought of having to look at a - heaven's forbid - grid guy? I mean, come on, are your sensibilities that fragile that the mere act of looking at a guy makes you come over all funny? :?
Good job they all wear helmets in the car isn't it...?
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

Hamilton was good at Hungary last year, but certainly not driver of the race (that award goes to Alonso by a mile). Yeah, of course, we can show every "bad luck" for Kimi and Montoya; but can not see the "good luck" for Ricciardo in 3 victories. 8O Easy: even if we take the luck factor out of the e...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?
Replies: 89
Views: 19715

Re: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?

I am fiercely opposed to grid guys. Political correctness doesn't need to be shoved into every goddamn thing. If people oppose it, they should start F1PC and see how that goes. Why though? It isn't about being PC. Equality isn't PC, it's supposed to be a human right. What is wrong with a guy standi...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?
Replies: 89
Views: 19715

Re: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?

I am fiercely opposed to grid guys. Political correctness doesn't need to be shoved into every goddamn thing. If people oppose it, they should start F1PC and see how that goes. Why though? It isn't about being PC. Equality isn't PC, it's supposed to be a human right. What is wrong with a guy standi...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?
Replies: 89
Views: 19715

Re: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?

Grid girls are there because both men and women are comfortable seeing them. Grid guys are not present because, while women would be happy seeing them, men would be uncomfortable seeing them. Where is the logic that women are comfortable seeing grid girls but men are uncomfortable seeing grid guys?...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?
Replies: 89
Views: 19715

Re: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?

I don't care if they have or don't have grid girls. I probably would care if they had grid guys - then I wouldn't want grid anythings. If you don't care about the job being done by women then why would you care about it also being done by men? Would I be wrong in thinking that this kind of comment ...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drivers need to be the focus of F1?
Replies: 19
Views: 4527

Re: Drivers need to be the focus of F1?

F1 has always been a team sport first and foremost. The drivers are the ones who get all the glory at the end of the year in the media but the teams should always be the main focus. Without the teams the drivers would be nowhere. The drivers are already heroes to the kids out there, we don't need f1...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?
Replies: 89
Views: 19715

Re: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?

babararacucudada wrote:I don't care if they have or don't have grid girls.

I probably would care if they had grid guys - then I wouldn't want grid anythings.
If you don't care about the job being done by women then why would you care about it also being done by men?
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula E, Round 06 - Life's a Beach (Long Beach e-PRIX)
Replies: 57
Views: 12064

Re: Formula E, Round 06 - Life's a Beach (Long Beach e-PRIX)

Race completely ruined by the fracas at the first chicane. From there on, there was no fight left in it. Could have been very good, but some of he crashes were stupid. Like kids in gambos Still, its the first year, I see the series having a big future.Big enough to take over from F1 I think it's mo...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula E, Round 06 - Life's a Beach (Long Beach e-PRIX)
Replies: 57
Views: 12064

Re: Formula E, Round 06 - Life's a Beach (Long Beach e-PRIX)

nixxxon wrote:Yeah, the track was poor, not many action/overtakings.

And next round is Monaco. I wonder if they will run in the full F1 track?
Nope.
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula E, Round 06 - Life's a Beach (Long Beach e-PRIX)
Replies: 57
Views: 12064

Re: Formula E, Round 06 - Life's a Beach (Long Beach e-PRIX)

Thought the circuit was dreadful. All high speed corners which negate passing chances unless the lead driver makes a big mistake and the hairpin is approached with a fast corner so diving down the inside is not easy. Shame they cut the circuit down so much. Why was this? I wouldn't watch Monaco if ...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?
Replies: 570
Views: 85677

Re: Dan Ric-Phenom or One Hit Wonder?

Taking nothing from Ricciardo; he won't seem too good if he is matched by Kvyat while Vettel beats Raikkonen or trashed by Raikkonen. Vettel has far more to lose than Daniel because he was touted as an all-time great/top three ever etc. If he gets matched or beat by Kimi (who seems extremely close ...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?
Replies: 89
Views: 19715

Re: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?

Sensible yet attractive clothing with sponsorship. Surely there's not a lot wrong with this. http://img3.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Grid-Girls-GP-Spanien-2011-fotoshowImage-f915b18d-496365.jpg Photo Autosport It only appeals to half the demographic. Why should women who watch the sport be left out? I'...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:29 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Schumacher 1992 - Help finding a picture
Replies: 10
Views: 3881

Re: Schumacher 1992 - Help finding a picture

Thanks for the input. That last picture is interesting, that is also a variation of none tobacco. I didn't think they used that in 1992. Do you know what race that might be? The difference between the suit in the link and Michael wearing it. The Sanyo logo and Mobile one logos line up at different ...
by Laura23
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Schumacher 1992 - Help finding a picture
Replies: 10
Views: 3881

Re: Schumacher 1992 - Help finding a picture

Thanks for the input. That last picture is interesting, that is also a variation of none tobacco. I didn't think they used that in 1992. Do you know what race that might be? The difference between the suit in the link and Michael wearing it. The Sanyo logo and Mobile one logos line up at different ...
by Laura23
Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Two simple changes that could transform the McLaren livery.
Replies: 27
Views: 8488

Re: Two simple changes that could transform the McLaren live

P-F1 Mod wrote:Final reminder to the OP - cite a source for the photo pre-editing or we will have to remove it and lock the thread, which I really don't want to do.
Looks like one of McLaren's own tbh.
by Laura23
Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Schumacher 1992 - Help finding a picture
Replies: 10
Views: 3881

Re: Schumacher 1992 - Help finding a picture

I've spent a few hours trying to locate a picture of Schumacher in a suit like this one; http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTEzNlg1MTY=/z/vuAAAOSwNSxVCFyx/$_57.JPG It is a none tobacco suit, no CAMEL words just the logo. I think the only race that was none tobacco in 1992 was Silverstone? I have found this...
by Laura23
Sat Apr 04, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?
Replies: 89
Views: 19715

Re: Revisited: For or against Grid Guys?

While I don't think 'grid girls' are particularly relevent in today's age I voted FOR 'grid guys' because F1 should appeal to all demographics. There are plenty of women in the world who watch motorsport and if we must have people on the grid in skimpy clothes then at least make it a 50/50 split bet...
by Laura23
Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Not another Max Verstappen thread but.......
Replies: 39
Views: 8096

Re: Not another Max Verstappen thread but.......

I think this law to not allow sub-18 youngsters to drink alcohol is a bit ridiculous. Here in my country most of teenagers drink way before 18 (even if its not legal, I dont know exactly) but the thing is that its the most normal thing in the world that 16 y/o kids drink beers and stuff like that. ...