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I would say, in reference to the specific examples, Alonso's position must be more frustrating. He has been with Ferrari for a while now and even his biggest detractors would say he could have won more WDCs if he had a more competitive package of late. In respect of Mercedes, they could remain domin...

matzy

It was about time he had a bit of luck.

matzy

A cost effective way to introduce a ban like this would be to allow the teams to implement the ban next season, rather than force those teams to rectify the issue now. That is what I do not get in all of this.

matzy

I think his fuel usage is just an indicator of the dominance he is enjoying atm.

matzy

The job of a main commentator, not just in F1, but in any sport, is to make the spectacle interesting, provide thrilling moments with thrilling commentating, and ask the second commentator appropriate questions on deeper analysis of the event. The main commentator is meant to tell the race as it is...

matzy

I am not in favour of double points and will be happy if they scrap it. But I am suspicious of where all this reconsideration is comming from. Double points have not been a raised issue for a while now. It has been more about engines, reliablity, fuel economy, non-competitive, and noise. Is it becu...

matzy

I have a gut feeling that Ross Brawn would not be interested in a TP position again, unless he had complete autonomy.

matzy

What did everyone expect, seeing that all anyone did was to bash Stefano for Ferrari's lack of titles! As some have stated - he does not design the cars, nor build the engines, nor drives the cars. He has collated a very good group of top designers and engineers, and has ensured their wind-tunnel w...

matzy

Briatore would be a good fit for Ferrari. As he is corrupt, ruthless and only concerned with cash flow . And these are the attributes required for being head of Ferrari (aka FIA). These are qualities for all managers in F1. Being ruthless is something that F1 is well known for (piranha club). And w...

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Thank God it finally happened what should have happened at the end of 2010, if not right after 2008 season finale. Both Alonso and Kimi paid at least 1 title under his leadership. It's just shameful. I am not convinced having someone else in the TP position those years would have resulted in a bett...

matzy

I would go for Lewis/Nico - don't care which way around. I think the last race showed us quite how well they know each other, on track - something I reckon must be pretty vital in this sort of racing.

The worse line-up? Maldonado/Grossjean.

matzy

sgt_hippo wrote:

MP3 of choice:- "Stuck in the Middle With You" by Stealers Wheel

Choice lyric:- "Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right - here I am stuck in the middle with you!"

matzy

Domenicali's decision, apparently. LdM wanted him to stay: However the decision to quit was Domenicali’s and he was not pushed out by Montezemolo, who wanted the 48 year old to continue, according to well placed sources in Italy. Source: James Allen I am not surprised by that, actually - in both re...

matzy

I expect they will lose the appeal. If they don't the policing of this rule regarding the fuel-flow rate will be an absolute mess ...

matzy

I guess this is the source?

http://blog.quotidiano.net/turrini/2014 ... mattiacci/

matzy

I thought it was an "OK" start to the season.

Did anyone else think we had less "close racing" than usual? I mean, when you saw two cars meet on the track with similar-ish pace, they didn't seem to fight so hard? Perhaps fuel saving during those stints more so than usual?

matzy

Well as the share price was dropping this morning I decided to sell. I'm happy with the gains and It will pay for a nice holiday for me and my girlfriend this summer. The shares have dropped 0.25 today which is quite a big drop. I am not financial expert, but the first few practice sessions could h...

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He won't. Will he show a slight hint of emotion now and then? Probably, but that wouldn't be a hissy fit. I am afraid many will leap on such a response as "a hissy fit" .. but I tend to agree with your sentiment. If Red Bull have failed to produce a race winning car for him this season, it would ta...

matzy

I never was keen on having different tyre manufacturers. Whilst I think you need to promote innovation to keep F1 at the pinnacle of motorsport, tyres in my mind should be exempt. I much prefer a level playing field when it comes to tyres, so that all the teams have to deal with the same tyre. The i...

matzy

Whilst it would be awesome to see Lewis and Felipe challenging for the title, I think the sensible part of my brain tells me it is more likely to be between the two Mercedes drivers this year (with one or both of the Ferrari boys keeping it close until the end).

matzy

This isn't the first time in the last decade Williams have looked awesome in pre-season, though. I don't think folks should be "expecting" Williams to suddenly be challenging for wins and the title, just based on pre-season form. I would love to see it, I must add. The more teams capable of winning ...

matzy

if he is prone to the odd hissy fit, it seems to work - judging on his results

matzy

1. Ferrari
2. Mercedes
3. Mclaren
4. Red Bull
5. Lotus
6. Force India
7. Williams
8. Sauber
9. TR
10. Marussia
11. Caterham

matzy

If Redbull turn up to the first race with a competitive car that gets to the chequered flag, it won't be because they were sand-bagging. It will be down to a heap load of work from the team and its partners.

matzy

I don't think he has any second doubts, actually. There is no point dwelling on what could have been in this sport. He seems a lot happier in Mercedes than he did with Mclaren, and ultimately that is all he needs to know.

matzy

The judge(s) in this case had a different threshold to reach than a jury would in criminal proceedings. Accordingly, I am not convinced this judgement is "ammunition" - although there is no denying it shines a spotlight on Bernie again.

matzy

I know you cannot take too much from testing ... But if I had a Merc engine in my car I would be smiling atm

matzy

I think this could be a welcome change, so long as we don't suddenly see an influx of penalties. For example, I could see this as being a useful way to punish people that are found to have gained a place by going off track when they are no longer able to simply let the complainant go back around them.

matzy

OK at this point, I feel like fukkit, lets just mandate a spec nosecone and end this nonsense. Teams still design their own wing and wing supports, but the nosecone will have a mandated profile. It's very worrying that this is the best looking car so far! I would rather have a variety of designs th...

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I may live to regret this comment, but anything is better than those hideous stepped noses we saw. http://f14t.ferrari.com/static/src/assets/photogallery/25ORE1430/studio/thumb/f14t-team.jpg Good lord .... I thought I may live to regret that comment, but not within only a few hours ... that is f'ug...

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Honestly, poor Boulier was unfairly scrutinized and said to be a joke 4 years ago when they appointed him as Flavio's replacement as TP to lead the once glorious team forward, and I was part of those people. How wrong we were. Boulier did one hell of an amazing job in his time as TP. Signed Kimi ov...

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Placid wrote:

We are joined here today by two Formula One Greats each with an impressive record ...

Martin, with his "Most Starts without a race win" record

Adrian, with his criminal record ...

matzy

I may live to regret this comment, but anything is better than those hideous stepped noses we saw.

matzy

Mercedes have released a teaser clip of it's 2014 car in action. Anyone with lightning reflexes on the pause button around..? http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/4478/mercedes-f1-w05-teaser/ edit: not to mention you can hear it in anger, too 8) all I see is a blur I am afraid - a fast and nice soundi...

matzy

Solari12 wrote:

what has been seen ... cannot be ... unseen

*shudder*

matzy

The nose of the Lotus looks like a wonky toast-rack.

*awaits some paintshop boffin to magic up a piece of buttered toast between the thongs of the nose-cone*

matzy

@Laura I agree with the sentiment, but I am hardly surprised. Returning to the OPs comments, I know others who were like you - in so far as they couldn't stand Michael when he was first in F1 - but came to respect him (and even support him!) on his return. We also now know that Nico was a better yar...

matzy

They certainly took their time deciding whether to pursue this case ...

matzy

For me, what will happen in Ferrari is the one thing I am really looking forward to right now!

Other than that, if Mercedes are challenging for the title - then Hamilton/Rosberg comparison will be really interesting as they both seem pretty competitive

matzy

I am amazed the team principals aren't pushing for this rule to be put on the back-burners for 2014. Perhaps the majority of team principals are being pessimistic and working on the assumption 2014 will be another Red Bull white-wash - thus this may be the only way to "keep it competitive".

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