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MrGordon

Massa just got fuct ... or maybe Alonso made a smart call ...

MrGordon

Rubb. wrote:Looking at those clouds, rain is definitely still a possibility

Check the radar link provided in another thread:
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR024.loop.shtml#skip

All clear!

MrGordon

Are we sure 2012 car was 5s slower? It's not 5s slower. An earlier poster mentioned this as they were directly comparing FP2 times without allowing for differences in conditions, etc. If we get a dry qualy today you should be able to get a better idea of the exact differential, I believe conditions...

MrGordon

He was on a smoking hot lap before he lost it, was he not?

MrGordon

Playing devil's advocate, is it really working so well when one considers Red Bull's budget is huge, they spend 20% more than McLaren and Ferrari, have 4 cars on the track yet didn't produce the fastest car last year and didn't secure the titles until the last race. Good points. I am a little dubio...

MrGordon

I guess the music's meant to be calming or something.

MrGordon

Ha!

"We're really sorry for this temporary fault."

Complete with elevator music.

MrGordon

But he's right though. Bringing in Hamilton would only rock the boat. Maybe but he would also greatly improve the teams results. I was under the impression this was a sport totally focused on results, not being a happy house. If Hamilton would have increased the teams wins, and points then he shoul...

MrGordon

But he's right though. Bringing in Hamilton would only rock the boat. Maybe but he would also greatly improve the teams results. I was under the impression this was a sport totally focused on results, not being a happy house. If Hamilton would have increased the teams wins, and points then he shoul...

MrGordon

Are there really any sane people out there that would, if they were calling the shots at Redbull either bring Lewis in as Vettel's teammate or replacement? I get that Lewis may well be quicker than Vettel but Redbull, and Vettel, have got it nailed . Why would anyone seriously jeopardise that? You'...

MrGordon

Are there really any sane people out there that would, if they were calling the shots at Redbull either bring Lewis in as Vettel's teammate or replacement?

I get that Lewis may well be quicker than Vettel but Redbull, and Vettel, have got it nailed. Why would anyone seriously jeopardise that?

MrGordon

How do you get an unfair car advantage in Formula 1?

It's all about building the fastest car and then using it to win. If your car's the fastest exactly how is that unfair, it's the point of the game?

MrGordon

Adaemus wrote:Still don't think we'll ever see him in F1 again. If he's good/lucky he might get spotted by a Le Mans team though.

How do you mean?

WEC is the championship that runs 24 Heures Du Mans, so he is in a "Le Mans" team already.

MrGordon

I wrote this in the Kimi thread as well but I wonder what Lotus are trying to achieve with their USA directed marketing; hollywood commercials, Coca Cola, Microsoft, CNBC etc. Lotus have an international brand. As far as racing goes they had a lotus group backed entry into ALMS last year, they have...

MrGordon

According to Williams their contract is watertight. http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns24901.html Ha! If I had a penny for every time I hear 'contract', 'watertight' and 'F1' in the same sentence I'd be rich (maybe better make that a pound). Really though, what else are Williams going to say? 'We think ...

MrGordon

If you consider how things went during the recent testing, plus this article http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12475/8539836/Sebastian-Vettel-There-s-never-been-a-winter-testing-less-conclusive-than-2013, it appears as if the new Pirelli softs will again scramble the frontline around in 2013...

MrGordon

Brundle's a legend and awesome in the commentary box but he certainly knows all about having your "chance to shine" and then getting axed; you could probably argue that he was one of the lucky ones that did get a second chance.

MrGordon

I thought this was a very interesting statement: “The Stewards also have a list of penalties they can refer to dating back to 2003,” Whiting added. “It’s categorised by offence and penalty, so the Stewards can quickly see who’s done what, where, and what penalties were handed out. That way they can,...

MrGordon

Gosh there is a lot of sillyness in this thread. There are no different series within the WEC. It is one FIA sanctioned World Championship. Sports car racing has ALWAYS been of interest to manufacturers - its actually at an all time low right now, they are not enjoying any spike in OEM interest. Gr...

MrGordon

Endurance racing is getting some damn good drivers these days... anyone know if i can watch it online, or follow it in any way? They've always had a pretty good roster of drivers. WEC (World Endurance Championship) stream all their races, just go to their website, as does ALMS (America Le Mans Seri...

MrGordon

I didn't see Gascoyne admit he was wrong anywhere in this article, he just changed his tune from previous years. Sounds to me like Kovalainen's management weren't offering enough money; Kovalainen always said he wasn't going to be a pay driver so it looks like this ended up in the right place. Cater...

MrGordon

Vettel (NASCAR)
Alonso (NASCAR)
Hamilton (NASCAR)

Button (Commentating NASCAR)

Brundle (NASCAR Team Principle)

Does that count

MrGordon

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0VrEBsEG3R4/UMMDP5vI8HI/AAAAAAAAzKQ/XHI6kK9_EuE/s1600/FIA+Prize+Giving+Gala+2012+-+Bernie+Ecclestone+-+Formula+One.jpg He has a look on him like an Alzhiemers sufferer trying to remember where he parked the car in a Tescos car park. You nailed the facial expression but I'v...

MrGordon

It isn't impossible if you pick individual tests. But I would think across a range, athletes from 1 sport might outscore those from another in a couple of tests, and lose out in others. Can you say one is more fit than the other? You just have to pick something like the Army PT test, where you meas...

MrGordon

Interesting thread From the Hamilton Button press up video, Hamilton managed 75 in 60s, the Superstars record dates from 1984 when British Olympic team swimmer Robin Brew managed 71! First time I've actually seen that press-up video and some (alot) of Hamilton's press-ups were pretty cheeky, he was...

MrGordon

Adit N. wrote:Where can I watch it on internet?

They stream it live right on the ROC site, at least they have done for the previous couple of years.

MrGordon

F1 drivers are the fastest drivers because they drive F1 cars. You or I wouldn't be able to take an F1 car through one corner. Comparison of times in other vehicles is irrelevant. It is pretty difficult to get it off the line in the 1st place. The engine has to be running at a certain rpm, then you...

MrGordon

I'll rate Raikkonnen's season for you in American:

F*ckin A!

MrGordon

SchumieRules wrote:I still have somewhere the article from that magazine, comparing his telemetry with Rubens's. I wish there was a way to share it here

http://www.scribd.com/doc/36634684/Schu ... arrichello

MrGordon

Mainly because your real F1 drivers are amazingly good at this (so they should be, they've had lots of practice). In their world, they're maximizing everything they can to make up 10ths and 100ths of seconds. In the realm of virtual reality the majority of guys aren't that good, they probably alread...

MrGordon

I'd say the answer to that question was yes. As for Vettel, I've never heard him admit that he was at fault at Istanbul 2010, the most obvious time ive ever seen him be at fault. So no, id say he rarely changes his mind. That's the worst example you could use to prove your point. That was a definin...

MrGordon

This topic has come up over and over again. Hence my suspicions about the OPs intent, especially at a time when there has been so much positive being said about the upcomtin g race in Austin. However... I think that the idea that Americans do not embrace Formula One is one of ignorance. Indianapoli...

MrGordon

Get an American race winner in there and it will come. Get an American World Champion in there and it will come. Get an American World Championship team in there and it will come. Get an American World Championship team with an American World Champion and it's made. Get any of the above into runner ...

MrGordon

just wanted to say after the first safety car Vettel was screaming at his team about a ridiculous incident involving him and ricciardo and Hamilton was asking if the drivers involved were alright which was all class by hamilton and also his reaction to his car dying was all class too hamilton is a ...

MrGordon

He should have not been fighting the Ferraris in the first place, his start was terrible. He could have easily won today with that car I agree, the start put him in the dirty air and ruined his race. As far as Mark holding up Seb, before Mark's stop Seb wasn't even fully on Mark's tail. I'm sure Ma...

MrGordon

- There's two races to go - There's 10 points in the championship title between Vettel and Alonso, Webber's not in it - Your boss has hundreds of millions (billions no doubt) invested in two F1 teams Wouldn't you do the same thing? This isn't the start of the season, or anywhere close to it. At thi...

MrGordon

- There's two races to go - There's 10 points in the championship title between Vettel and Alonso, Webber's not in it - Your boss has hundreds of millions (billions no doubt) invested in two F1 teams Wouldn't you do the same thing? This isn't the start of the season, or anywhere close to it. At this...

MrGordon

This isn't some politically correct love in, with a bunch of guys trotting round the circuit making sure they're not offending someone. This is the pinnacle of motorsport with much pride, and millions of dollars at stake. He's just letting his engineer know, as quickly as possible, he does not need ...

MrGordon

Ratty Mouse wrote:
tmzxaar wrote:And here is the truth with newer tyres and faster car he still can't overtake Button
Ding! Ding! Ding!

No pass here and Vettel is exposed as a fraud.

Blah, Blah, Blah.

MrGordon

He'll do the race of a champion.

And the majority of people will say 'Meh, it's just the car."

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