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by purchville
Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silverstone Practice and Qualifying thread.
Replies: 368
Views: 53232

Re: Silverstone Practice and Qualifying thread.

Was Vettel holding up a couple of people there? Looks like he was holding them for several corners, namely, Glock (!) and Button. Had heaps of understeer! Vettel hasn't looked good in either of the wet sessions, only managing 59.4's in both. Interesting that Grosjean and Ricciardo who were 1 & 2 in...
by purchville
Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silverstone Practice and Qualifying thread.
Replies: 368
Views: 53232

Re: Silverstone Practice and Qualifying thread.

Only a second or so off FP1 times now...
by purchville
Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silverstone Practice and Qualifying thread.
Replies: 368
Views: 53232

Re: Silverstone Practice and Qualifying thread.

Captain Flashheart wrote:60l per second of track drying epicness from kobiayshi!
Wooohooo! Hooray Kamui!! :thumbup:
by purchville
Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Top 5 drivers in the wet?
Replies: 161
Views: 27010

Re: Top 5 drivers in the wet?

Recentism = Ricciardo in FP1, in a Torro Rosso :lol:
by purchville
Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:57 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silverstone
Replies: 68
Views: 13133

Re: Silverstone

It will be interesting to see what these McLaren updates can do...if they are spot on then I'd back a Macca win I too am interested to see what these updates will do but unfortunately i dont think we will see it to its full potential due to the weather. Yes that's possibly right. Does that mean we ...
by purchville
Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What corners would make up the perfect F1 circuit?
Replies: 20
Views: 4403

Re: What corners would make up the perfect F1 circuit?

Okay, here's my attempt...some of my fave circuits and the famous corners from them: http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp153/purchville/IdealF1track-1-1.jpg Left tyres will be crying before the start of the race :-P Nah. the right ones will ;) I like anti-clockwise circuits. Interlagos and Turkey ...
by purchville
Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:58 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silverstone
Replies: 68
Views: 13133

Re: Silverstone

It will be interesting to see what these McLaren updates can do...if they are spot on then I'd back a Macca win
by purchville
Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:57 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silverstone
Replies: 68
Views: 13133

Re: Silverstone

Perez:

"We are so confident, I think we can fight for victory this weekend"..
by purchville
Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What corners would make up the perfect F1 circuit?
Replies: 20
Views: 4403

Re: What corners would make up the perfect F1 circuit?

Obviously the approaches to the corners have to be similar to the real circuits otherwise the challenge of the corner becomes completely different with differing entry speeds, so with in that in mind it could be a rather long circuit! True! I could try to make one which is to scale and then measure...
by purchville
Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Most exciting F1 races - Senna, Prost, Mansell, Piquet
Replies: 11
Views: 2743

Re: Most exciting F1 races - Senna, Prost, Mansell, Piquet

1986 Spanish Grand Prix...watch it...Prost, Rosberg Snr, Piquet, Mansell and Senna all at there best...tyres falling off the cliff too...closest finish in history :) Edit: No spoilers (in case he hasn't watched it)!! Edit #2: Here's Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P19gt0x471s Actually, I thin...
by purchville
Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Most exciting F1 races - Senna, Prost, Mansell, Piquet
Replies: 11
Views: 2743

Re: Most exciting F1 races - Senna, Prost, Mansell, Piquet

1986 Spanish Grand Prix...watch it...Prost, Rosberg Snr, Piquet, Mansell and Senna all at there best...tyres falling off the cliff too...closest finish in history :) Edit: No spoilers (in case he hasn't watched it)!! Edit #2: Here's Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P19gt0x471s Actually, I thin...
by purchville
Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Most exciting F1 races - Senna, Prost, Mansell, Piquet
Replies: 11
Views: 2743

Re: Most exciting F1 races - Senna, Prost, Mansell, Piquet

1986 Spanish Grand Prix...watch it...Prost, Rosberg Snr, Piquet, Mansell and Senna all at there best...tyres falling off the cliff too...closest finish in history :)

Edit: No spoilers (in case he hasn't watched it)!!

Edit #2: Here's Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P19gt0x471s
by purchville
Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Schumi's future to be decided in about 6 weeks.
Replies: 50
Views: 8569

Re: Schumi's future to be decided in about 6 weeks.

Heck, he beat Webber to the line and thats pretty darn difficult. Pretty straight forward for an experienced F1 driver I'd say. The lack of straight line speed of the RBR has been demonstrated many times..remember the difficulty Webber had in getting past Caterhams and Torro Rossos...it is not the ...
by purchville
Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: "everyone can make it to Formula 1"
Replies: 86
Views: 15957

Re: "everyone can make it to Formula 1"

In the words of James Hunt "Bullshit" Senna like most other F1 drivers always wanted to be in the best car - In 1993 he wanted to drive for Williams so bad he wouldn't even sign a years contract with Mclaren who at that point was the 2nd/3rd best car. And your point is?? Do you realise that Senna's...
by purchville
Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Mark Webber Thread
Replies: 1127
Views: 256976

Re: The Official Mark Webber Thread

yes it is all a bit tedious. Nonetheless, it would give many a chuckle to see Seb throw another tantrum this weekend. Maybe next time he might even be penalised for being a naughty boy, but then he will get cuddled by Christian and co... Silverstone is usually one of Mark's better tracks. If he has ...
by purchville
Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:16 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What corners would make up the perfect F1 circuit?
Replies: 20
Views: 4403

Re: What corners would make up the perfect F1 circuit?

Okay, here's my attempt...some of my fave circuits and the famous corners from them:

Image
by purchville
Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Schumi's future to be decided in about 6 weeks.
Replies: 50
Views: 8569

Re: Schumi's future to be decided in about 6 weeks.

How about a 3rd option:

No. Having Schumi on the grid means my favourite driver will finish many races one place higher ;)
by purchville
Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Maria de Villota Condition Updates Thread
Replies: 226
Views: 53224

Re: Maria de Villota Condition Updates Thread

Toby. wrote:I'm curious as to how she managed to fracture her skull. The helmets are mega padded and can withstand the weight of a 55-tonne tank. Unless somebody can shed some light, it will remain perplexing to me.
Simple physics: note the thickness of the loading ramp
by purchville
Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: "everyone can make it to Formula 1"
Replies: 86
Views: 15957

Re: "everyone can make it to Formula 1"

Not sure about the 'paying his dues' - McLaren chose him, he was hardly going to tug his forelock, turn them down and say "sorry g'vnor, I ought to be 'umble and start small". Sorry if I'm picking on just the use of that phrase, but I see a lot of people on this forum using the fact that Hamilton w...
by purchville
Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:22 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: "everyone can make it to Formula 1"
Replies: 86
Views: 15957

Re: "everyone can make it to Formula 1"

Not sure about the 'paying his dues' - McLaren chose him, he was hardly going to tug his forelock, turn them down and say "sorry g'vnor, I ought to be 'umble and start small". Sorry if I'm picking on just the use of that phrase, but I see a lot of people on this forum using the fact that Hamilton w...
by purchville
Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:32 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FIA tells Vettel to mind his manners
Replies: 62
Views: 16273

Re: FIA tells Vettel to mind his manners

Although being a Vettel fan, I dislike FIA conduct purely for the way it cuts freedom. Common, now they will dictate who is allowed what to say? This restrictions of speech are hurting some basics that are far more important than sport. To me, it is not anymore important is it true or not, what mat...
by purchville
Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silverstone
Replies: 68
Views: 13133

Re: Silverstone

Lots of high-speed corners should favour Red Bull...

Webber beat Vettel fair and square here 2 years ago, and it's one of his strongest tracks. He was also told to "hold position" last year when catching him hand over fist.

BUT...I'll go with Hamilton for the win, Alonso 2nd, Webber in 3rd..
by purchville
Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why does Jack Brabham rate so poorly in "All Time Rankings"?
Replies: 35
Views: 7012

Re: Why does Jack Brabham rate so poorly in "All Time Rankin

Brabham was well known for a very aggressive and "brash" style of racing on track. Also, to say he wasn't noted for any stand-out performances is not quite right. He remains the only F1 driver to have pushed his car over the finish line to win the World Championship. It is unfortunate that his feats...
by purchville
Sat Jun 30, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 or Motor Racing Music
Replies: 39
Views: 6437

Re: F1 or Motor Racing Music

And one more before bed time :) Primal Fear - Formula One Lyrics: Acceleration, my body's pressed into the seat Fascination, pipes are glowing in the heat Am I the fastest one can I improve Making a late run I still got the groove Pole Position, I'm on the top prepared to win Rising tension, the lig...
by purchville
Sat Jun 30, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 or Motor Racing Music
Replies: 39
Views: 6437

Re: F1 or Motor Racing Music

This was the ITV theme:

Moby: Lift me Up
by purchville
Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 or Motor Racing Music
Replies: 39
Views: 6437

Re: F1 or Motor Racing Music

Ayrton Senna: Norberto Lobo

Wow...this is quick licks :)
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Renault clarify Lotus and Red bull alternator issues
Replies: 27
Views: 7479

Re: Renault clarify Lotus and Red bull alternator issues

Could Vettel's new found speed and this overheating be connected somehow? Some tricks with the engine mapping perhaps. Probably he overheated engine during sc period. Maybe his engine had some serious mileage too. In which case there will be no thanks to Vergne from Red Bull for causing the SC...na...
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Valencia post race/Silverstone Grid penalties
Replies: 67
Views: 14811

Re: Valencia post race/Silverstone Grid penalties

Vergne maybe bit harsh, 5 seems sensible. Just bad driving. I don't think that's harsh at all for Vergne. Does someone know whether his penalty was dished out for the actual collision, or was it for the stupidity which prevailed in the aftermath when he left half his car's floor scattered over the ...
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

Kimi smiled! He's cracked! :D
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

Handy points and another 4th for Webber, in his inter-team duel with Vettel
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

M.Nader -DODZ- wrote:Petrov is 12th!
Now in the points!
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

As Seb gets another cuddle lol
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

Webber flying!
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

Kobi hits another car... :blush:
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

YES YES YES!! :):):)

Bye bye Vettel!
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

Dan Ricciardo in 4th! What a drive so far! :)
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

Ja'a wrote:I hope the different winners chain will continue. Grosjean or Kimi!
I could live with that :)
by purchville
Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official European GP Race Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 86451

Re: Official European GP Race Thread

I want to see KOV score points :)