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[Xun]

Golden http://wtf1.co.uk/safety-first-hrt-f1-team-secure-durex-sponsorship/

Oh my.

HRT and Durex, together proving coming last is a good thing.

 

[AcridMeat]

That photoshop is getting better and better.

edit: Holy shit I just noticed Karthikeyan hahahahahh

 

[dubc35]

Madness on Wheels: Rallying's Craziest Years
Sun 1 Apr 2012 21:00 BBC Four - preview: http://vimeo.com/39190645

Watching now, great so far!

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Golden http://wtf1.co.uk/safety-first-hrt-f1-team-secure-durex-sponsorship/

Did you read the article? its frikin hilarious!!

and how could you miss this?

A cheeky new advert has also been launched in India, in response to Sebastian Vettel calling their racing hero, Narain Karthikeyan, a cucumber.

 

[Shaneus]

I really like what r/Formula1 did http://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/

What did they do? I can't tell what I'm looking for :/

 

[Adamm]

What did they do? I can't tell what I'm looking for :/

They added 'Sky Sports F1' branding to it. Its gone now

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Watching now, great so far!

Henri Toivonen been burnt alive was pretty horrific.

 

[Zeppu]

HRT and Durex, together proving coming last is a good thing.

Incredible.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Lotus are confident

"It would be nice to have a straightforward race with no penalties, and no crashes from Romain after the first couple of corners," Permane told AUTOSPORT.

"I think it is McLaren and Red Bull Racing at the front, and then I think we are there. I know Mercedes were third on the grid in Malaysia, but their race pace is nothing special.

"And although Ferrari did a great job in the race in Malaysia, if they are going to be qualifying 10th or 12th, while we are third and fifth and a second ahead of them in qualifying, it is going to make a difference.

 

[Shaneus]

Lotus are confident

April Fool's?

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

April Fool's?

lol, no.

 

[navanman]

lol, no.

I think they are right to be confident about their pace.
Mercedes have shown no race pace at all and Ferrari aren't that fast in the dry.

If both drivers can last more than 3 laps (Grosjean) then they can rack up some serious points and potential podiums.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

I think they are right to be confident about their pace.
Mercedes have shown no race pace at all and Ferrari aren't that fast in the dry.

If both drivers can last more than 3 laps (Grosjean) then they can rack up some serious points and potential podiums.

I think the Ferrari race pace is fine. it was actually approx 0.2 tenths faster than the Lotus in pre-season testing (I remember comparing Alonso and Kimi long runs).

But as Permane said, if they keep qualifying bad they are not a threat. Just look at Kimi in Melbourne and more evidently in Sepang. He clearly had the pace but his quali position hindered him

 

[mblitek]

This was Charlie Whiting's transcript from Melbourne, blowing brake ducts is allowed, DRS F-ducts are allowed:

F112-Charlie-PC.pdf

 

[Chris R]

For some reason I thought China was this weekend :<

And is Bahrain still on?

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Ferrari wanted Button to replace Massa this year - not april fools

 

[smiggyRT]

For some reason I thought China was this weekend :<

And is Bahrain still on?

For now, at least.

 

[Omiee]

Ferrari wanted Button to replace Massa this year - not april fools

good luck with that, why the fuck would he leave a team like mclaren to join ferrari.

thats like asking kobe bryant to play for the timberwolves.

hilarious.

anyway cant wait for vettel's first win, i think he has a great chanse at winning this years china gp.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

If its dry its gonna be Kimi's

 

[Chris R]

For now, at least.

Can't honestly believe they will race there after what went on last year, but I guess Bernie needs his money.

good luck with that, why the fuck would he leave a team like mclaren to join ferrari.

thats like asking kobe bryant to play for the timberwolves.

hilarious.

Do the Timberwolves have 16 NBA championships? Because Ferrari has 16 constructor's championships. Just saying some teams have a certain allure to them that they earn by being successful in the sport for a long period of time.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

anyway cant wait for vettel's first win, i think he has a great chanse at winning this years china gp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7xS_-zJh4s

If its dry its gonna be Kimi's

Since it stopped raining in Malaysia, I'll take that bet!

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Can't honestly believe they will race there after what went on last year, but I guess Bernie needs his money.

oh plz not this.. can we plz stay away from politics? no disrespect but I come here to have fun not to talk about heartbreaking stuff

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7xS_-zJh4s





Since it stopped raining in Malaysia, I'll take that bet!

who said Im betting? ..


you know what? 2:1 ? I put $5

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Nah I've reached my limit of money I'll put on F1 this year already when Ferarri were 33:1 for championship, haha.

I'll just take your word and quote it in mockery when you're wrong I'm sure someone else will take up that bet though!

 

[brotkasten]

Ferrari wanted Button to replace Massa this year - not april fools

Button is too big for a #2 seat at Ferrari, imo.

... but I come here to have fun not to talk about heartbreaking stuff

Did you notice that Kimi wasn't anywhere near a podium so far?

 

[Ark]

oh plz not this.. can we plz stay away from politics? no disrespect but I come here to have fun not to talk about heartbreaking stuff

Formula 1 revolves around politics.

As far as I'm concerned, regardless of what the media say, the circus shouldn't return to Bahrain until it's plainly obvious there's no problems at all.

 

[Lucius86]

Formula 1 revolves around politics.

As far as I'm concerned, regardless of what the media say, the circus shouldn't return to Bahrain until it's plainly obvious there's no problems at all.

Have to entirely agree. But that's just my opinion.

 

[Deadman]

Also agree.

 

[smiggyRT]

If you don't go to Bahrain is not a bit hypocritical to then go to China? I mean, the reasons for not going to Bahrain apply to China.

 

[DD]

Golden http://wtf1.co.uk/safety-first-hrt-f1-team-secure-durex-sponsorship/

Poor Pedro... =(

 

[ClassyPenguin]

Protesters in Bahrain continue to push for democratic reforms in the country, and police have stepped up a brutal crackdown ahead of the upcoming Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. Last year, unrest forced F1 to cancel the race, but Bernie Ecclestone, president and CEO of the series, has said that won't happen in 2012. Protestors have turned their ire against F1 organizers, saying the race belittles the strife and sacrifices of those working toward democracy. In an attempt to quell the demonstrations, plainclothes police have reportedly responded with violence. Crowds have faced tear gas and rubber bullets as well as live rounds. At least one protestor died in the fray.

The movement has rallied around the death. Twitter has played host to a campaign to cancel the race with the hashtags #BloodyF1 and #NoF1 gaining popularity. One video commentator said, "Do not tarnish the reputation of the respected auto sport with the blood of Bahrain victims."

Bahrain is currently controlled by the Sunni Al-Khalifa dynasty.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/02/f1-protests-in-bahrain-take-fatal-turn/

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Flatout Kimi in Spa 2002

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el7H859G4ug

Onboard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emYvs3D-2q4


gutsy stuff

 

[RomanticHeroX]

I don't think I'll ever forget that race and that lap. I'd love so much for them to drop all the tweaks they've made to qualifying over the years and go back to "you have an hour, go."

On that note, Kimi's first qualifying lap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6jTGXa9WGM&feature=relmfu

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

I don't think I'll ever forget that race and that lap. I'd love so much for them to drop all the tweaks they've made to qualifying over the years and go back to "you have an hour, go."

On that note, Kimi's first qualifying lap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6jTGXa9WGM&feature=relmfu

phenomenal

 

[Shaneus]

I miss those old colours/fonts/layouts of the previous GPs

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Lotus E20 clearly a front-runner - Raikkonen

 

[brotkasten]

Lotus E20 clearly a front-runner - Raikkonen

"I don't suck as much as people think I do" - Massa

 

[Shaneus]

Lotus E20 clearly a front-runner - Raikkonen

Well, technically they *did* race near the front in Melbourne. Until Grosjean stacked it at turn 1.

 

[Lucius86]

Well, technically they *did* race near the front in Melbourne. Until Grosjean stacked it at turn 1.

And then Captain Good-Looking decided to break his suspension.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

And then Captain Good-Looking decided to break his suspension.

PPFFFFFFWWHWHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Shaneus]

PPFFFFFFWWHWHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Don't make him smile!

 

[moojito]

I'd never seen this before. The secret to Brawn's quick pit stops?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57q6TUMTS_M

 

[Az]

If we keep it on the low low, they won't transfer us to the Community forum. So steath mode on...

 

[Sleeplessnights]

If we keep it on the low low, they won't transfer us to the Community forum. So steath mode on...

I agree, let us keep quiet!

 

[olore]

I agree, let us keep quiet!

Shh!


;-)



Just read this:

Would`ve liked more detail in how he ended up in motor racing, but overall a solid book.

 

[Dilly]

Going to buy that book.

Where'd you buy it?

 

[Yoritomo]

What sort of content do they run on Sky F1 when a race isn't going?

 

[Zeppu]

So I went to the supermarket today. And what do I see? Last year's Buemi's F1 car. :O

 

[Dilly]

So I went to the supermarket today. And what do I see? Last year's Buemi's F1 car. :O

How much was it? Any discounts?

 

[Sleeplessnights]

Two race highlights are out, linking to YouTube because Formula1.com video player is an abomination.

Australia

Malaysia

<Jackie Stewart's Book>

May get it after pay day!

So I went to the supermarket today. And what do I see? Last year's Buemi's F1 car. :O

That bad, huh?