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Nakojo wrote:So much more eloquent than my replies

I do admire your patience, Jo.

I sometimes wish I had your directness.

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What do the fia rules say on the matter. I remember 1 time. They had a minimum of 8 races and maximum of 17 to consitute a world championship. AFAIK the Concorde Agreement governs this. From 2010-2012 I believe the limit set down was 17, which could be increased to 20 with team consent. Apparently ...

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I don't understand what you're trying to get out of this. No matter what reason someone posts here, I'm sure you'll find a way to counter it since you've already made up your mind that he's the greatest driver ever. People will always have their opinions. Some more rational than others. I highly do...

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Well I'm a Vettel fan myself and think very highly of his capability and I shall give you an answer as to why I don't yet consider him an all-time great. A driver's career IMO cannot be assessed until it is complete and at the moment Vettel's is still going. If he retired tomorrow then I think over...

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I go back to what I have said during this discussion repeatedly. I was theoretically musing about the impact the lack of a Concorde Agreement might have. I do not think it is as clear cut as you do. I don't think we're going to end up going down that road, but that doesn't mean I don't think there ...

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I go back to what I have said during this discussion repeatedly. I was theoretically musing about the impact the lack of a Concorde Agreement might have. I do not think it is as clear cut as you do. I don't think we're going to end up going down that road, but that doesn't mean I don't think there ...

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You are missing the point:- Why ask in the first place?? Your response @ :lol: Good one trying to justify what one should do when faced with stupid people & make it seem like it's Raikkonen's personality at fault for something that Mckenzie started. Keep it up. So if I respond to you the way Raikko...

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I'm sure FIA wouldn't go so far to bring that matter in front of IT without having any confidence in their system. The FIA statuses make it very clear that IT may impose penalties on license holders, but not only on them. The only exclusion are doping issues. I believe they have confidence that Mer...

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So all the discussion on drivers and their personalities that can at times even dominate this forum are indicative of the fact that it's just about the on-track racing? Yes, they talk about the things he does in the same way as they do for other drivers. But he doesn't really give them that or give...

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I'm sure FIA wouldn't go so far to bring that matter in front of IT without having any confidence in their system. The FIA statuses make it very clear that IT may impose penalties on license holders, but not only on them. The only exclusion are doping issues. I believe they have confidence that Mer...

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So all the discussion on drivers and their personalities that can at times even dominate this forum are indicative of the fact that it's just about the on-track racing? Yes, they talk about the things he does in the same way as they do for other drivers. But he doesn't really give them that or give...

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I'm sure FIA wouldn't go so far to bring that matter in front of IT without having any confidence in their system. The FIA statuses make it very clear that IT may impose penalties on license holders, but not only on them. The only exclusion are doping issues. I believe they have confidence that Mer...

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I agree with the comments about Raikkonen as well and also came into the thread assuming I would be the only one saying it. Although I didn't quite from one extreme to another. I never really like him or thought he was cool and funny, just fairly disinterested, but now I think he's rude and arrogan...

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As always Jo a very reasoned argument. I am looking at it purely from the standard legal framework wherein by entering into a regulated competition, the participant accepts the regulations of the competition and agrees to be bound by them. The signatory on behalf of the competitor accepts this fact...

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I agree with the comments about Raikkonen as well and also came into the thread assuming I would be the only one saying it. Although I didn't quite from one extreme to another. I never really like him or thought he was cool and funny, just fairly disinterested, but now I think he's rude and arrogan...

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According to James Allen on twitter, McLaren are saying the rumours of Allison working on a test car for Honda are untrue. Which isn't an outright denial that he's going to work for either organisation. Haha yes, that just means he will not be working on a test car for Honda. Doesn't mean he won't ...

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Well I'm a Vettel fan myself and think very highly of his capability and I shall give you an answer as to why I don't yet consider him an all-time great. A driver's career IMO cannot be assessed until it is complete and at the moment Vettel's is still going. If he retired tomorrow then I think over ...

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According to James Allen on twitter, McLaren are saying the rumours of Allison working on a test car for Honda are untrue.

Which isn't an outright denial that he's going to work for either organisation.

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As always Jo a very reasoned argument. I am looking at it purely from the standard legal framework wherein by entering into a regulated competition, the participant accepts the regulations of the competition and agrees to be bound by them. The signatory on behalf of the competitor accepts this fact...

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As always Jo a very reasoned argument. I am looking at it purely from the standard legal framework wherein by entering into a regulated competition, the participant accepts the regulations of the competition and agrees to be bound by them. The signatory on behalf of the competitor accepts this fact...

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They need someone to run their car and unless they have a whole team of people that are distinct from the organisation itself (so not even Corse Clienti in Ferrari's case) that can do that effectively (gather data, direct proceedings etc) it's not going to be worthwhile. If they use anyone from the...

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but how good has he really been? the 2009 brawn had a massive advantage and only out scored lewis in his worst season :? Can we try not to do the Lewis v Jenson thing on every thread? Yes, can I really second that. benmc has brought up an interesting topic and posted a really interesting analysis t...

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A pedantic question. Since there's no Concorde Agreement in place currently (and F1 teams are practically racing under a Gentlemen's Agreement of sorts, so to say), can Mercedes technically be held in breach of any rules, when there's no contract (binding the teams to the rules in-signatory) in the...

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If Honda can do this just watch all other teams follow suit with independent companies from F1. Another FIA Loophole exploited It comes back to the same problem that exists trying to regulate a budget cap. They can have one, but they are limited to the degree that they can enforce it because the FI...

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Could they get around it by buying an old car, say a HRT from last year, i know the car was awfull but it would still give them a basis which to run the engine. They would need to modify the car which is were allison would come in. Another thought in this is the hole testing issue with perelli, cou...

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If Honda is not involved in formula 1 until 2015 does that actually mean they are entirely outside of regulations? For example can honda purchase an "engine test vehicle" from McLaren and effectively run a 2015 F1 car at will with no repercussions? If not how can the FIA enforce regulations on a co...

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You can blame the car all you like, but I believe one of his challenges is providing proper feedback to the engineers/mechanics to make the car better like Hamilton/Alonso/Vettel etc. That's what separate's him from the best and thus why the McLaren is declining. I don't think the driver can have a...

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If Honda is not involved in formula 1 until 2015 does that actually mean they are entirely outside of regulations? For example can honda purchase an "engine test vehicle" from McLaren and effectively run a 2015 F1 car at will with no repercussions? If not how can the FIA enforce regulations on a co...

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Has it been determined that it was the woman in the pictures who stole the phone or is that just being assumed because she's the one in and apparently taking the pictures?

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A pedantic question. Since there's no Concorde Agreement in place currently (and F1 teams are practically racing under a Gentlemen's Agreement of sorts, so to say), can Mercedes technically be held in breach of any rules, when there's no contract (binding the teams to the rules in-signatory) in the...

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I have never changed my mind about any driver in F1 probably because I have never had unrealistic expectations of any of them. I don't understand how any F1 fan thinks they know a driver & their personality purely on what they read in the media &/or see in press conferences etc. God, I have grown u...

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I don't think what happened at Canada is a representation of the current situation in F1. We have seen that when tyre degradation is high the Red Bull has more trouble and the Ferrari really comes to the fore and that when the Red Bull can perform the Ferrari still has pace, but they've made errors ...

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There's absolutely no difference, if anything it's easier for Pirelli now. What makes you think that the tender process last time started earlier than now? And what kind of data was available then? 3 years ago Pirelli started with a clean slate. Do you think Bridgestone provided them any of their d...

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beyamei wrote:Formula E is like that new kid on the block that everyone will try to pick on. I'll try to watch it. If there's exciting racing and good venues then good.

In my case it's just a bit of light-hearted banter. I'm interested in Formula E and I think it should be given a chance.

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Ah diddums, did the little millionaire boy get boo'd, he must be so upset. If you present a squeaky clean, media friendly image, then do something like Multi21 you are going to get boo'd, simple as. His domination of the sport has been boring, coupled with his complete disrespect of Mark Webber, he...

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I like both the strategic races and the ones where I see drivers really pushing and 'flexing their muscles' on track. A perfect race for me incorporates both, though that's exceptionally difficult to come by with the current complexion of the sport. In terms of Monaco and Canada, Canada was much bet...

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A pedantic question. Since there's no Concorde Agreement in place currently (and F1 teams are practically racing under a Gentlemen's Agreement of sorts, so to say), can Mercedes technically be held in breach of any rules, when there's no contract (binding the teams to the rules in-signatory) in the...

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Williams have signed a partnership with Formula E: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130610/f1/130619981. Do you think the Duracell bunny will enter :lol: No, but the Energizer Bunny might. I think that has a more modern and fresh feel about it and would therefore be more compatible with Formula E....

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Williams have signed a partnership with Formula E: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130610/f1/130619981.

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There's absolutely no difference, if anything it's easier for Pirelli now. What makes you think that the tender process last time started earlier than now? And what kind of data was available then? 3 years ago Pirelli started with a clean slate. Do you think Bridgestone provided them any of their d...

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