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[ReadingRambo]

I like Jerk. He brings a quirky likability to rampant fanboyism that Oimee lacks.

 

[Adamm]

Not on your life, my Hindu friend!

That made me laugh alot more than it should have lol

 

[smiggyRT]

BBC piece on Jack Brabham.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/17633414

 

[Edmond Dantès]

BBC piece on Jack Brabham.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/17633414

Now there's a name that's sorely missed in F1. A great driver and team principal who created a team that went on to produce some of the most beautiful and groundbreaking cars in F1 history.

BT52 ========> all modern day F1 cars.

 

[navanman]

I like Jerk. He brings a quirky likability to rampant fanboyism that Oimee lacks.

Jerk is OK, a little too intense sometimes like last weekend which sparked the Jerk backlash.

 

[mclaren777]

I don't see the appeal of hover cars. They look stupid as hell to me.

Once again, you and I agree 100% on something.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Ferrari to mark the 30th anniversary of Gilles' death

http://notepad.badgergp.com/ferrari-to-mark-anniversary-of-villenueves-de

 

[ANDY_098]

Bahrain hits back with positive Lotus report
http://adamcooperf1.com/2012/04/10/bahrain-hits-back-with-positive-lotus-report/

A press release was issued tonight on behalf of BIC by London PR firm Dragon Associates.

It says that two Lotus personnel visited Bahrain and quoted a report they sent to team principals on April 5 as follows: “Yes there is a need to keep the circuit and the teams secure and they are doing this and they feel very comfortable about the arrangements. If there is going to be protestation then it will be confined to peaceful protests – you will maybe see some banners being waved and maybe some tyres on fire but that is all that they expect.

“We came away from Bahrain feeling a lot more confident that everything is in hand and to be honest if it wasn’t for a few more police you wouldn’t know any difference from the last year we were there.”

Lotus then released this statement:
http://www.lotusf1team.com/Statement,8840.html

Earlier today, the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) issued a press release attributing quotes to our team showing support for the Bahrain GP. These quotes were part of a full internal and confidential working document, that was also sent on a confidential basis to all F1 team managers last week. Lotus F1 Team is one of 12 contestants of the Formula 1 World Championship and we would never try to substitute ourselves for the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), which is the only party entitled to determine if a Grand Prix should go ahead or not, and we endorse the FOTA statement that was issued earlier to this effect.

No safety concerns it seems, still politically a mess though.

 

[olore]

I'm the only one here complaining.

No, you aren`t. You are pretty much right on the money.

OT: Just finished The Science of Formula 1 Design and it was a two out of five. A bit unfocused and general for my taste. Will have to dig deeper in the pile of books dealing with racecar engineering

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Science...anuals_Literature&hash=item588ab1017d&vxp=mtr

 

[Dilly]

I find Omie way more irritating than Jerk ever was, but whatever.

 

[AndyD]

No bonus question this week? The website says 17/18th.

 

[Nevasleep]

The thread needs Jerk, too much Webber love otherwise.

 

[mclaren777]

The thread needs Jerk, too much Webber love otherwise.

How about just less of both?

 

[navanman]

How about just less of both?

Please.. more normal banter and conversation.

(until race weekend when all hell breaks loose)

 

[AcridMeat]

Yes let's get back on a topic we can all agree on.

Bernie is a turd.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Yes let's get back on a topic we can all agree on.

Bernie is a turd.

 

[AcridMeat]

 

[Lucius86]

 

[brotkasten]

 

[Adamm]

No bonus question this week? The website says 17/18th.

Bets aren't up either yet =/
What reason would they have to skip the question this week? It's been 3 weeks sind the last one!

 

[navanman]

BBC reporting that the F1 teams are expecting the Bahrain GP to be cancelled.

 

[brotkasten]

Second woman in F1.

Susie Wolff becomes Williams development driver

Susie Wolff, formerly Susie Stoddart and now married to Williams co-owner Toto Wolff, has been announced as development driver for the Grove-based team. The Scot, who contests her seventh season of DTM in 2012, previously graduated through the ranks of British single-seater series and was nominated Young Driver of the Year.


“I would like to thank Sir Frank (Williams, Team Principal) for giving me this opportunity both on and off the track,” says the 29-year-old from Oban. “I must also thank Mercedes Benz AMG and HWA for supporting me to take up this new experience with Williams.

“Formula 1 is the ultimate challenge for any racing driver and it offers me the chance both to apply and to improve the skills I have developed racing in DTM. In return I shall be offering some of my own technical insight and experience – coming from a different discipline – and helping the team engage with its partners.

“I hope also to demonstrate that women can play a role at the highest levels of motorsport and I shall be working closely with the team on its social responsibility programme in the areas of education and road safety.”

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/276971/susie-wolff-becomes-williams-development-driver/

I hope it won't take too long until we see a female driver in a more significant role.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Bets aren't up either yet =/
What reason would they have to skip the question this week? It's been 3 weeks sind the last one!

Probably on holiday or something.

Second woman in F1.


http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/276971/susie-wolff-becomes-williams-development-driver/

I hope it won't take too long until we see a female driver in a more significant role.

There aren't many in the lower leagues actually impressing enough unfortunately. It'll be a long while before a women is driving in F1 because of her talent rather than her gender.

 

[Sloane]

BBC reporting that the F1 teams are expecting the Bahrain GP to be cancelled.

Makes sense. So four weeks between China and Spain -- fuck!

 

[navanman]

Makes sense. So four weeks between China and Spain -- fuck!

This place will go mental with a month gap if the race is cancelled.

 

[ANDY_098]

Webber and Vettel will use different spec cars on Friday in China
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/98698

We have shown good race pace, but we know we need to make a step in qualifying. In order to evaluate our most recent upgrades, we will run two different specifications of the RB8 in China on Friday. Based on feedback and preference shown by both drivers, Mark will test an updated evolution of the set-up used for the Malaysian GP, while Sebastian will run a pre-season specification. We will then compare the results.

 

[moojito]

Qatar looked like it had a decent race track with the moto gp. It certainly seemed wide enough for f1s. Go there instead!

 

[brotkasten]

Webber and Vettel will use different spec cars on Friday in China
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/98698

Webber's playing the test driver for new parts, like Massa at Ferrari and when they're performing as expected, Vettel will get them before the quali/race. :lol

 

[Psychotext]

This place will go mental with a month gap if the race is cancelled.

Who the fuck thought up the schedule for this year?

 

[ANDY_098]

Webber's playing the test driver for new parts, like Massa at Ferrari and when they're performing as expected, Vettel will get them before the quali/race. :lol

At least Webber is getting new parts, Vettel is going back to what was used in pre-season. They clearly have two directions of development in mind and are unsure of which is the best approach at the moment.

 

[Shaneus]

At least Webber is getting new parts, Vettel is going back to what was used in pre-season. They clearly have two directions of development in mind and are unsure of which is the best approach at the moment.

But if Vettel fucks his preseason-spec wing, watch them give him Webber's. Or even if Webber does better than him.

I think it's less about preference and more knowing that he has the experience to give better feedback than Vettel does.

 

[Psychotext]

Mmm... paranoia.

 

[mclem]

Who the fuck thought up the schedule for this year?

On the bright side, Bahrain *isn't* one of the BBC's live races. So there's that.

 

[Big Takeover]

Second woman in F1.


http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/276971/susie-wolff-becomes-williams-development-driver/

I hope it won't take too long until we see a female driver in a more significant role.

Bernie's quote:

If Susie is as quick in a car as she looks good out of a car then she will be a massive asset to any team and on top of that she is very intelligent. I am really looking forward to having her in Formula One.

There's nothing he won't say, is there?

 

[smiggyRT]

But if Vettel fucks his preseason-spec wing, watch them give him Webber's. Or even if Webber does better than him.

I think it's less about preference and more knowing that he has the experience to give better feedback than Vettel does.

Unless there's something in Mark's contract I can see him telling them to fuck off.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

If we have a month break then fuck it, replace Bahrain with Spa. Two Spa races can't be argued with.

All in favour?

Good good. Spa x2 it is.

 

[kharma45]

If we have a month break then fuck it, replace Bahrain with Spa. Two Spa races can't be argued with.

All in favour?

Good good. Spa x2 it is.

Reverse Spa, going down Eau Rouge would be interesting to say the least.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

We did that in 2011 once. Scary as hell!

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Rather see the Portuguese GP returning at Portimao rather than Spa, which to be frank, tends to produce many processional races.

 

[NHale]

Rather see the Portuguese GP returning at Portimao rather than Spa, which to be frank, tends to produce many processional races.

Unfortunately Portugal don't have money to spend on events like F1. As much as I would like that to happen, I would riot if the government even paid €0.01 to have a F1 race after they "robbed" 2 months of salary, charge a bunch of extra taxes, offer less health care, etc.

 

[Wes]

If we have a month break then fuck it, replace Bahrain with Spa. Two Spa races can't be argued with.

All in favour?

Good good. Spa x2 it is.

I'd rather bring back San Marino.

 

[Orgun]

Donnington? Oulton Park? Imola?

 

[dubc35]

There's nothing he won't say, is there?

I saw that this morning. He's such a d-bag.


Finally back to F1 this weekend! It seems like it's been a winter break between the last race and now.

 

[DBT85]

Bernie's quote:

There's nothing he won't say, is there?

bangheadagainstwall.gif

It like he thinks only in money and vaginas. Oh wait, she's intelligent too. That's ok then Bernie.

 

[ANDY_098]

I'd love to see an F1 race at Le Mans.

 

[operon]

Bernie's quote:

Quote:
If Susie is as quick in a car as she looks good out of a car then she will be a massive asset to any team and on top of that she is very intelligent. I am really looking forward to having her in Formula One.

There's nothing he won't say, is there?

Oh bernie bernie

 

[mclaren777]

I'd rather bring back San Marino.

Donnington? Oulton Park? Imola?

Imola, Donington, and/or Magny-Cours.

 

[acm2000]

I'd love to see an F1 race at Le Mans.

boring track is boring, the long straights would be awful

Imola, Donington, and/or Magny-Cours.

donington had its chance, it blew it

 

[ANDY_098]

New Jersey F1 race preparations well under way
http://thestar.blogs.com/autoracing/2012/04/new-jersey-f1-race-preparations-well-under-way.html

Alex Howe, vice-president of communications for Global Strategy Group of New York, emailed me this photo the other day that shows construction already under way on garages and corporate suites for the June, 2013, Grand Prix of America at Port Imperial in Weehawken and West New York, N.J.

Howe advises that when construction is completed, the lower level will house the garages while the upper levels will contain luxury hospitality suits where guests will be able to see the pits, the front straight and, most important, the skyline of New York.

 

[Nolan.]

Don't know why but this quote from Kimi just made me laugh, everyone else is very descriptive about the circuit and Kimi opens with:

'It’s just another race track - I don’t have particular favourites or anything like that.'

New Jersey F1 race preparations well under way
http://thestar.blogs.com/autoracing/2012/04/new-jersey-f1-race-preparations-well-under-way.html

I'm excited for this track.