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by Biffa
Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT
Replies: 81
Views: 64784

Re: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT

jmc651 wrote:Thats the knighthood out the window
Probably qualifies him even more for a knighthood, if you want to see elaborate tax avoidance on a grand scale then look no further than the UK Establishment.
by Biffa
Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vintage F1 thread
Replies: 180
Views: 317560

Re: Vintage F1 thread

Hope a youtube vid is allowed (seems properly licenced). Just watched an iteration of this again for the hundredth time (Jackie Stewart et all), and the thing that strikes me is how the more recent 'legends' talk about themselves and the older ones talk about others. Definitely worth a watch if you'...
by Biffa
Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 US Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 528
Views: 114168

Re: 2017 US Grand Prix Race Thread

Why is Lewis’ brother in the centre of the team picture?
by Biffa
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 US Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 528
Views: 114168

Re: 2017 US Grand Prix Race Thread

Oh well doesn't matter so much, great move by Max, unlucky, (possibly slightly unfair decision?) but probably correct outcome. But we’ll still be talking about Max rather than Kimi going forward. Slightly unfair? Going off track to make a pass is not slightly unfair. It's a clear breach of the rule...
by Biffa
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why is the FIA inept at enforcing track limits?
Replies: 74
Views: 19233

Re: Why is the moronic FIA inept at enforcing track limits?

Following my earlier post; the stewards DO KNOW other drivers made passes in EXACTLY the same circumstances. You must ask yourself; what does that say about our sport? In my view, when things get manipulated it is not worth fairy cakes! F1 was little better than pro-wrestling today, but I guess that...
by Biffa
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why is the FIA inept at enforcing track limits?
Replies: 74
Views: 19233

Re: Why is the moronic FIA inept at enforcing track limits?

I'm copying my rant from the race thread, because this is something that's been bothering me for a long time. Why is the track limit not respected?! And when for some reason everyone is allowed to exceed them and qualify and even overtake by going off track, why is only one move punished? This is m...
by Biffa
Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 US Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 528
Views: 114168

Re: 2017 US Grand Prix Race Thread

Oh well doesn't matter so much, great move by Max, unlucky, (possibly slightly unfair decision?) but probably correct outcome. But we’ll still be talking about Max rather than Kimi going forward.
by Biffa
Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Williams uninspiring driver options for 2018
Replies: 483
Views: 208649

Re: Williams uninspiring driver options for 2018

My quandary with Williams is not that the drivers are uninspiring but rather they are a bit of an unknown quantity. For example I’d like to see where Alonso could place the car.
by Biffa
Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 184
Views: 56091

Re: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

I mentioned this in the Bottas v Rosberg thread that Hamiltons inconsistency has made Bottas look good. The performance Hamilton has had this year he could not afford such vs Rosberg. What? Against Rosberg after several years settling into the team? Don't talk pish, if you want to compare them like...
by Biffa
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Have Liberty seen the light?
Replies: 21
Views: 12509

Re: Have Liberty seen the light?

What Bernie and co did with it reminds me of what our local council did with the town centre. There was far too much choice of parking for them, and it was too easy to park, walk across the footbridge and through an arcade and be right in the middle of a thriving town. They closed the close in carp...
by Biffa
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 184
Views: 56091

Re: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

That's how you do it under incredible pressure. Two insanely great laps from Seb to put it on pole, having trailed the Red Bulls all weekend. It's his razor sharp consistency that will win him this title. Hamilton struggled to shine yet again when the Mercedes power advantage is taken away from him...
by Biffa
Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 184
Views: 56091

Re: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

I actually think both Hamilton and Vettel are driving at an insanely high level this season. Both are making much more of a difference than fans and media are giving them credit for. Great laps today by the Red Bull drivers as well. Red Bull seem to be right there with their chassis as do McLaren. ...
by Biffa
Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Have Liberty seen the light?
Replies: 21
Views: 12509

Re: Have Liberty seen the light?

It seems pretty fundamental in my view that if you want to attract more viewers and fans then you need MORE/EASIER ways to watch F1 not less! The alleged viewer drop off is absolutely replicated around my circle of friends and acquaintances, in the space of 5 or 6 years we’ve gone from a strong grou...
by Biffa
Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren Renault deal
Replies: 177
Views: 42865

Re: McLaren Renault deal

Was against this move at first, but I suppose if Honda can continue with another team then they can always pair up with McLaren in the future if they start to produce a competitive power unit.
by Biffa
Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Unpopular opinions
Replies: 353
Views: 97109

Re: Unpopular opinions

F1 was more exciting when Max and Bernie were at the helm, there were always plenty of controversial things to discuss between races!
by Biffa
Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda Supporters Tolerance
Replies: 163
Views: 38489

Re: Honda Supporters Tolerance

I’m a McLaren supporter rather than a Honda supporter, so the more relevant question for me would be; how long will McLaren supporters continue to support McLaren under their current partnership with Honda? It’s a difficult one as I agree(d) with the principle that they need a works engine in the c...
by Biffa
Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Honda Supporters Tolerance
Replies: 163
Views: 38489

Re: Honda Supporters Tolerance

I’m a McLaren supporter rather than a Honda supporter, so the more relevant question for me would be; how long will McLaren supporters continue to support McLaren under their current partnership with Honda? It’s a difficult one as I agree(d) with the principle that they need a works engine in the cu...
by Biffa
Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What you listening too?
Replies: 572
Views: 380179

Re: What you listening too?

Bit of a latecomer to both Muse and Slipknot so have been blasting that out, much to my wife's annoyance.

Also reminiscing with a bit of Dio and Aqualung (Jethro Tull).
by Biffa
Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Catch up TV in the UK is shocking for F1!
Replies: 14
Views: 6634

Catch up TV in the UK is shocking for F1!

I don’t often contribute in this forum anymore because other’s have usually got it well covered, but the C4/FTA online catch up is shocking! It’s a full 7 to 8 hours after quali and I can’t even watch a summary on 4OD! All that is on offer is a 3-minute piece which crashes after the first first 30 s...
by Biffa
Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Live London - a bit short notice?
Replies: 103
Views: 28996

Re: F1 Live London - a bit short notice?

I'd really like to see events like this take place outside the London bubble.
by Biffa
Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: UK members - Remember to vote
Replies: 30
Views: 22974

Re: UK members - Remember to vote

Speaking to friends in Scotland and quite a few moving to Labour, which if representative makes it more likely that the Tories will gains seats rather than Labour (in Scotland). Only 10 polling stations out of 3000 were sampled in Scotland for the exit poll so I'm not reading too much into the exit ...
by Biffa
Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Istanbul coming back?!
Replies: 24
Views: 7451

Re: Istanbul coming back?!

Living in Scotland I could go to the Turkish GP (and spend a week on hols) cheaper than I could go to Silverstone for the GP weekend. But if I remember correctly it always had a very low turnout - was that not part of the problem in the first place?
by Biffa
Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 cockpit shield revealed
Replies: 38
Views: 12242

Re: F1 cockpit shield revealed

And what happens if it starts raining midway through a race?
by Biffa
Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: All New Top Gear Thread
Replies: 60
Views: 45864

Re: All New Top Gear Thread

Just got around to watching the 2nd series of new new Top Gear and was surprised to find I really like it. I switched off after 10 minutes of watching Chris Evans last year, not because I don’t like him or anything but because it was all trying too hard, far too loud and in your face, plus the emula...
by Biffa
Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren Honda's Best Place in Australia
Replies: 50
Views: 14232

Re: McLaren Honda's Best Place in Australia

I'm also a McLaren supporter but unfortunately I think the poll should probably read:

Where will the McLaren finish:

1st lap
2nd - 5th lap
6th - 10th lap
etc.
by Biffa
Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie to setup rival series
Replies: 33
Views: 8330

Re: Bernie to setup rival series

He could step away with dignity, but that's not really his character, should really take a good look at himself, then it may become clear as to why they got shot of him. Oh yeah absolutely, if not for his character he would've been at the top much longer than his shortish 40 year stint. Sounds like...
by Biffa
Fri Jan 27, 2017 6:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie to setup rival series
Replies: 33
Views: 8330

Re: Bernie to setup rival series

Maybe going against the grain here but I'd love to see Bernie try and setup a rival series, I think it would be hugely entertaining to see what he would come up with.
by Biffa
Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:01 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How much each venue pays to host a Grand Prix
Replies: 51
Views: 10963

Re: How much each venue pays to host a Grand Prix

If you’re schmoozing potential sponsors then I reckon Monaco is probably the number one choice for corporate hospitality, it’s also the place where the ‘important rich people’ want to go and be seen.
by Biffa
Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:07 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ecclestone Gone?
Replies: 78
Views: 18537

Re: Ecclestone Gone?

Mixed feelings, yes it is probably time for him to step down however I wouldn’t like to think he’s been ousted.
by Biffa
Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Rise of the Machines!
Replies: 38
Views: 50409

Re: The Rise of the Machines!

There is apparently a trial going on right now in London for a bot to replace aspects of the NHS 111 helpline i.e. if you fall ill then rather than speak to a person on the end of an emergency phone line you will interact with a bot via an app. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/01/05/nhs-tr...
by Biffa
Wed Dec 21, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ron Dennis to take over at Manor?!
Replies: 30
Views: 8410

Re: Ron Dennis to take over at Manor?!

I would be very happy to see Ron taking over Manor (or even taking a senior role), in fact it might give me a new team to support!

However if I were Sean Galeal I would not very happy about the inference in the article.
by Biffa
Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Impressions of Channel 4 coverage in 2016.
Replies: 42
Views: 12398

Re: Impressions of Channel 4 coverage in 2016.

I’ve been very impressed with C4, especially compared to the BBC coverage that came latterly. I actually think C4 has a better overall feel to it than Sky. I’ve now got the option of watching either and probably watch C4 more of the time. Like many others Brundle was my favourite – the DC/Brundle pa...
by Biffa
Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect
Replies: 498
Views: 98779

Re: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect

Just watched an interview with Hamilton, the interviewer asked for his reaction to Rosberg’s retirement and cited many great battles across the years from the early days of carting and the close relationship etc. Hamilton said it was the first time in 18 years that Nico has beat him so he (Hamilton)...
by Biffa
Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jackie Stewart on Hamilton
Replies: 94
Views: 22827

Re: Jackie Stewart on Hamilton

Jackie Stewart is my all-time favourite, yes I know he can be a bit strident and opinionated but I don’t think there is any animosity towards Hamilton. He is an incredibly focussed and hard working man in everything he does, and expects others to be the same. If you know JS’ story then his criticism...
by Biffa
Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Potential disciplinary action against Hamilton by Mercedes!
Replies: 986
Views: 180176

Re: Potential disciplinary action against Hamilton by Merced

I think the easiest solution would be for Hamilton to apologise for disobeying a direct team order and in turn Merc to apologise to Hamilton for issuing a direct order to give up his championship fight. They were both in very difficult situations, I can see both sides of the argument but think disci...
by Biffa
Sun Nov 27, 2016 5:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nico Rosberg - 2016 World Champion
Replies: 283
Views: 58878

Re: Nico Rosberg - 2016 World Champion

Congrats to Nico from a Hami supporter, a well deserved first title, I’m looking forward to the battle next year as I think both Merc drivers will come out stronger.
by Biffa
Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie's Stupid Ideas Thread
Replies: 25
Views: 6763

Re: Bernie's Stupid Ideas Thread

Ironically the stupid ideas that have actually come to fruition recently have not come from Bernie but from the esteemed faceless suits at the FIA. Bernie is just sh#t stirring, we should worry more about the direction of the FIA.
by Biffa
Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:27 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: All New Top Gear Thread
Replies: 60
Views: 45864

Re: All New Top Gear Thread

Sorry to say I’ve pulled back a bit, I watched it again and also the second one and (other than the opening montage) found it kind of boring. When they were on Top Gear they were obviously restricted and controlled by the rules of the very PC BBC, and so their non-PC and more crazy bits felt edgy an...
by Biffa
Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Annoyances
Replies: 1620
Views: 509979

Re: Annoyances

RaggedMan wrote:Duct tape and WD-40 are the only tools required for any job.

If it moves when it isn't supposed to, use duct tape.
If it doesn't move when it supposed to, use WD-40.
Ah but what happens if you spray WD-40 on duct tape 8O
by Biffa
Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie Ecclestone suggests 2 race format!
Replies: 62
Views: 14334

Re: Bernie Ecclestone suggests 2 race format!

Well if the audience have a shorter attention span it’s probably because there is less to interest them!

Rather than insult the fans’ intelligence (he’s probably been listening to Murdoch) he should maybe pay more attention to what the fans actually want.