[mblitek]

All I can think looking at this picture is that it must have been brutal for the kid in the helmet back stage when they decided he was the ugliest one in the group.

That made me laugh, I was also thinking about that poor kid!

Nah, needs to be a different team again. I'm hoping for either of the Caterham drivers or somehow, miraculously, Ricciardo. Has a Lotus won yet? If not, they'd have to be a chance too.

I think you just gave Myoclonic Jerk a heart attack! That or a stroke as he tried to furiously type something out on the keyboard. Oddly enough, I think that both Lotus drivers actually have a really good shot at getting pole or podium. In particular Grosjean appears to be right on "track" so to speak. He also won here in GP2 last year so is smile is definitely comfortable with the close barriers :-)

Ok, I actually like Norman Foster and it looks like when it is done it will look pretty cool. Just looks a little rough right now. Shame about the view though :(

I agree with you on that one on both accounts. Too bad they couldn't make a terrace where the tunnel exits so that the view is unobstructed.

BBC Look East ‏@BBCLookEast BREAKING NEWS: Lotus confirms chief exec Dany Bahar suspended. More @BBCLookEast 6.30.

If you follow my Twitter feed @greaseandgears (I need more followers that are interested before my launch! I am on this stuff like a fat girl on Smartie red on a Ferrari, Smedley on Massa etc. ;)

[paskowitz]

BBC Look East ‏@BBCLookEast BREAKING NEWS: Lotus confirms chief exec Dany Bahar suspended. More @BBCLookEast 6.30.

Best news all day!

[magnificent83]

Best news all day!

Is there a reason for this?

[mblitek]

Oh my word, the F1 fashion show known as the Amber Lounge is so pathetic! And for some reason it seems that Britney's date is a guy with a mohawk that almost looks like Mr. T's ahaha so bad! I'm pretty sure Kimi isn't there haha. I'll try to find Webber for Shaneus haha.

[paskowitz]

Is there a reason for this?

Yeah. He has been a terrible CEO and he probably touched someone he was not supposed to.

[Goldrusher]

Formula One's 12 teams have struck an agreement to secure the future of the sport until 2020, Bernie Ecclestone has exclusively told CNN.

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/24/sp...one/index.html

[Dilly]

Oh my word, the F1 fashion show known as the Amber Lounge is so pathetic! And for some reason it seems that Britney's date is a guy with a mohawk that almost looks like Mr. T's ahaha so bad! I'm pretty sure Kimi isn't there haha. I'll try to find Webber for Shaneus haha.

Petrov looks so out of place. :lol

[Lucius86]

Interesting...

A statement from Group Lotus read: "As a result of a number of media inquiries, Group Lotus plc (“Lotus”) can today confirm that, following an operational review, chief executive Dany Bahar has been temporarily suspended from his role to facilitate an investigation into a complaint about his conduct made by Lotus’

Wonder what he did to warrant this...

[Orgun]

MINI DAFT PUNK!

[mblitek]

Petrov looks so out of place. :lol

Something to the effect of: In Soviet Russia fashion dresses you?

Yes, I'm definitely not a comedian.


Also of interest, is that both Lotus and Caterham have signed on a lot more sponsors before the Monaco Grand Prix. I don't know whether some of the sponsors are just for the Monaco Grand Prix or not. But Petrov "brought in" Russian Helicopters which is the evolution from MiG I believe and there are some other sponsors on the car as well.

Meanwhile, Lotus has brought in a big three-year long sponsorship with a finance company. I will share all the other stuff later. But it all bodes well for having more competitive racing!

[Shaneus]

Something to the effect of: In Soviet Russia fashion dresses you? Yes, I'm definitely not a comedian.

It's a shame, he's so stoic in almost everything you see/read about him (even when he signed my cap in Melbourne and I congratulated him on having a drive this year, he just sort of nodded) but I still find myself rooting for him. Guess I think of him as being a little Kimi-like in that regard, just itching for him to be a little bit emotive (and even, maybe happy ;) ).

Also of interest, is that both Lotus and Caterham have signed on a lot more sponsors before the Monaco Grand Prix. I don't know whether some of the sponsors are just for the Monaco Grand Prix or not. But Petrov "brought in" Russian Helicopters which is the evolution from MiG I believe and there are some other sponsors on the car as well.

I'm actually relieved about this. I know there was talk of likely tension with Petrov and the crew at Caterham (how they may find him abrasive or something? At least, the language barrier may have proven to be an issue) but with a Russian sponsor coming on, it's either a sign that things are going quite well, or they will be. Quite happy about that :)

I think you just gave Myoclonic Jerk a heart attack! That or a stroke as he tried to furiously type something out on the keyboard. Oddly enough, I think that both Lotus drivers actually have a really good shot at getting pole or podium. In particular Grosjean appears to be right on "track" so to speak. He also won here in GP2 last year so is smile is definitely comfortable with the close barriers :-)

Bahaha, that wasn't the intention! I just think that Kimi has the experience with the track to be able to navigate it around and being shorter and tighter, it's less about ballsy moves all the time and more about driving really, really well with consistency... if you know what I mean.

If you follow my Twitter feed @greaseandgears (I need more followers that are interested before my launch! I am on this stuff like a fat girl on Smartie red on a Ferrari, Smedley on Massa etc. ;)

I do! You replied to me this morning :)

[mblitek]

It's a shame, he's so stoic in almost everything you see/read about him (even when he signed my cap in Melbourne and I congratulated him on having a drive this year, he just sort of nodded) but I still find myself rooting for him. Guess I think of him as being a little Kimi-like in that regard, just itching for him to be a little bit emotive (and even, maybe happy ;) ).

Same here, considering how he came to F1 he MUST have some natural talent right? Forget GP2 he raced LADA'S!

I'm actually relieved about this. I know there was talk of likely tension with Petrov and the crew at Caterham (how they may find him abrasive or something? At least, the language barrier may have proven to be an issue) but with a Russian sponsor coming on, it's either a sign that things are going quite well, or they will be. Quite happy about that :)

Yeah it definitely sounds like he is safe at the moment! Here are two press releases:

Caterham F1 team has today announced that it has signed a deal with SIBUR to be an official Team Partner. SIBUR, the largest petrochemical company in Russia and Eastern Europe, has also confirmed that it is continuing the partnership agreement it began in 2011 with Vitaly Petrov in his new role as Race Driver for the Anglo / Malaysian Caterham F1 Team. The SIBUR logo will feature on the CT01 cars and on Vitaly’s race suits throughout the 2012 season. Tony Fernandes: “We are delighted to welcome SIBUR into our team and to help them continue their relationship in F1 with Vitaly, and now with Caterham F1 Team. F1 is a truly global sport, and SIBUR’s investment in our sport is proof of the value F1 can bring, on a national and international level, so we are looking forward to working closely with Mr Konov and his team at SIBUR to help them realize maximum benefit from this partnership.” Dmitry Konov, CEO of SIBUR: I’m very glad that Vitaly’s career in Formula One is continuing with such an exciting new role at Caterham F1 Team. Vitaly plays a very important role for us, and all Russians. Formula One mixes cutting edge technology and the highest level of competition, and these are concepts SIBUR understands very well. We understand how big a challenge it is to succeed in such an intense environment, and to maintain mastery of the conditions whilst always being at the very forefront of technical progress. That is why we are glad to give Vitaly and Caterham F1 Team our support. It is a real pleasure for us to continue our partnership in 2012, when Russia – thanks to Petrov as well – takes another step closer to Formula One. About SIBUR (www.sibur.com) SIBUR Holding JSC is the largest petrochemical company in Russia and Eastern Europe, one of the fastest growing petrochemical companies in the world, top 3 EBITDA margin in petrochemical industry globally. The Company operates across the entire petrochemical process chain from gas processing, production of monomers, plastics and synthetic rubbers to the processing of plastics. SIBUR is a vertically integrated company with its gas processing facilities providing feedstock for its petrochemical production. SIBUR’s export sales are around 40-45%. Company has trade houses in Europe and China. Overall, the company produces over 2000 different brands of products and invested more than $2billion in further developments in 2011. One of SIBUR’s top priorities is to invest in the modernization of its plants and technologies.

Then most recently:

Russian Helicopters Becomes Official Partner Of Caterham F1 Team Moscow, Russia - 17th May 2012 Russian Helicopters, one of the global leaders in the helicopter industry, is glad to announce an official partnership with Caterham F1 Team, one of the 12 participants in the FIA Formula One World Championship. From the Monaco Grand Prix, the Russian Helicopters logos will be seen on the Caterham F1 Team cars and in future the drivers’ overalls and the team’s race garages. Russian Helicopters is a subsidiary of United Industrial Corporation Oboronprom. It is one of the global leaders in helicopter development and production with a number of special, innovative and widespread models, both civilian and military. Russian Helicopters is dominant in the Russian and CIS markets and is the leading player in the fast growing Indian and Chinese markets. The company is also rapidly increasing its presence in the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions. As a global market leader Russian Helicopters leads the field in the use of innovative technological methods. This provides the perfect synergy between its high-tech business and the high-tech world of Formula 1. The global business interests of Russian Helicopters takes the company into markets worldwide, and now, through its partnership with Caterham F1 Team, Russian Helicopters will also be represented at Grands Prix all over the globe. Tony Fernandes, Team Principal of Caterham F1 Team, commented on the deal: "I am absolutely delighted to welcome Russian Helicopters into Caterham F1 Team. It is a sign of the increasingly strong relationships we are growing in Russia that we can attract partners of this calibre and we look forward to repaying their faith in us and Vitaly on and off track." Dmitry Petrov, General Director of JSC Russian Helicopters: “Russian Helicopters are delighted to announce the start of our partnership program with Vitaly Petrov’s Caterham F1 Team. It is important for Russian businesses to support projects which positively raise the profile of Russian interests worldwide and as Russian Helicopters is a global high-tech company it is a natural step for us to support Vitaly, as Caterham F1 Team’s Russian driver, in his role in a high-tech sport which is enormously popular all over the world. Our helicopters are actively marketed internationally and I am sure that our involvement in Formula 1, a sport that is popular worldwide and is at the pinnacle of modern technology, will help us to strengthen the international image of Russian Helicopters, as well as contribute to the growth of investment in the Russian economy.” Russian Helicopters is a subsidiary of UIC Oboronprom, which in turn is a part of Russian Technologies State Corporation. It is one of the global leaders in helicopter production and the only helicopter design and production powerhouse in Russia. Russian Helicopters is headquartered in Moscow. The company comprises five helicopter production facilities, two design bureaus, a spare parts production and repair facility, as well as an aftersale service branch responsible for maintenance and repair in Russia and all over the world. Its helicopters are popular among Russian ministries and state authorities (Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Emergency Control Ministry), operators (Gazpromavia, UTair) and major Russian corporations. Over 8000 helicopters of Soviet/Russian make are operated in 110 countries worldwide. Traditionally the demand is highest in the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Russia, and CIS countries. Russian Helicopters was established in 2007. In 2011 its IFRS revenues increased 27.8% to RUB 103.9 billion and deliveries reached 262 helicopters.

If Russian politics are anything to go by he is pretty much safe in my opinion!

[Goldrusher]

Alpine A110-50 Concept

Renault design
Nissan engine

Listen to this beast!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s04Ftb_H-f0#t=57s

(action starts around 50s)

[mblitek]

[IMG]zooooooooom[/IMG] Alpine A110-50 Concept Renault design Nissan engine Listen to this beast! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s04Ftb_H-f0#t=57s (action starts around 50s)

Want hi-res photos? Yes you say? Coming up!

[Shaneus]

Same here, considering how he came to F1 he MUST have some natural talent right? Forget GP2 he raced LADA'S! Yeah it definitely sounds like he is safe at the moment! Here are two press releases: Then most recently: If Russian politics are anything to go by he is pretty much safe in my opinion!

Coincidence or not, this is still funny. From the RH Wikipedia page:

tehehe

[fu3lfr3nzy]

Alpine A110-50 Concept Renault design Nissan engine Listen to this beast! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s04Ftb_H-f0#t=57s (action starts around 50s)

Prost? :o

And who's that guy behind Horner?

Edit: car sounds like it has a vuvuzela exhaust :lol

[mblitek]

Details of F1s new Concorde agreement ggea.rs/Kp7mEG Looks like 22/23 races & share of $180m for teams.

Very interesting $

[Shaneus]

I'd buy shares in F1. Dibs on Webber's chindimple.

[Foliorum Viridum]

MONACOOOOOOOOOOOOOO






... I just hope I can make it to tomorrow evening spoiler free. Fuck I love Monaco.

[Shaneus]

... I just hope I can make it to tomorrow evening spoiler free. Fuck I love Monaco.

I have you on FB. What's that worth to ya?

[Foliorum Viridum]

I have Lucius and Orgun on my phone who sext me regularly, that's more of a hazard!

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Want hi-res photos? Yes you say? Coming up!

Where are my Kimi helmet pics? :(

[Edmond Dantès]

Monaco baby!

[Dilly]

Stumbled on this great comment from James Hunt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khA67-r5lSQ

"And all I can say to that is bullshit."

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Stumbled on this great comment from James Hunt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khA67-r5lSQ "And all I can say to that is bullshit."

Lol.. I remember reading that he walks into the paddock barefoot

[Adamm]

Sky sports are bringing awkward to whole new level, all squeezed into a tiny boat - Damon hill looks ready to jump overboard.

[DBT85]

Sky sports are bringing awkward to whole new level, all squeezed into a tiny boat - Damon hill looks ready to jump overboard.

BBC coverage for me this weekend. Croft still thinks he's on the radio, Lazenby has the personality of a plank of wood and frankly, if you don't have EJ to piss people off and say things that others won't say then what's the point?

[navanman]

Kimi looking fairly decent so far.

[Acidote]

Alonso and his inked back.

[Xun]

I don't know why, but FP3 is something I've never really bothered to watch.

[navanman]

Looks to be between Lotus and Hamilton for pole for me based on times so far this weekend.

Incredible times from Grosjean.

[AcridMeat]

Whoa Massa

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Was that chris dyer in macca's garage? I was eating only caught a glimpse of it

[Dilly]

What pills did Massa take? He's been consistently fast these FP's.

[Adamm]

Massa hasn't looked too bad during practice, he may even get some decent points!

Or crash on the first lap....

[Myoclonic Jerk]

James Hunt never reached the finish line in Monaco in his career.


,,,,,


......

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Dominicali to crew: "Massa is faster than Alonso....fix it"

[DBT85]

McLaren now have retained nuts on the rear axle and swivel jacks from Canada.

Interesting.

[Dilly]

I'd jizz my pants if Alonso gets a good result here.

I BELIEVE.

[Myoclonic Jerk]

If Lotus wins, it will be the first time Lotus' name on top of the podium since Senna's 1987

[Myoclonic Jerk]

I'd jizz my pants if Alonso gets a good result here. I BELIEVE.

He's looking very strong.

[navanman]

RBR way off the pace this weekend.

[Dilly]

Ferrari top 3, Massa fast.

Is this 2008?

[SunhiLegend]

Massa is on fire. 2 tenth up in the middle sector, Ferrari seem to be losing time in the last sector.

[Adamm]

RBR way off the pace this weekend.

Yeah they look slow. Seems its McLaren, Ferrari & lotus who will be fighting for the win this weekend

[keit4]

Massa to win this weekend :lol

[moojito]

Massa's cardboard cutout getting work done.

[Adamm]

So close between Perez & hulkenberg :o

[AcridMeat]

What the hell was that Hulkenberg

[Adamm]

Oh dear di resta.....get it together force India!

Edit: loldanado!!!!

Red flag!