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[Tempy]

Robert is on track right now in a 2014 Williams.

Is there a feed or a live blog or anything we can follow?

 

[Jibbed]

Is there a feed or a live blog or anything we can follow?

Unfortunately not, it's a private test.

I know someone who's heading over there for an hour to check it out so I'll pass on anything they report!

 

[BigAl1992]

Unfortunately not, it's a private test.

I know someone who's heading over there for an hour to check it out so I'll pass on anything they report!

Please do as I'd imagine a lot of people on here would like to know how Kubica does out on track.

 

[John_B]

I still believe it will happen. Kubica will be back in F1. Next year has potential to be great.

 

[Goldrusher]

Is there a feed or a live blog or anything we can follow?

There are fans at the track...

http://powrotroberta.blogspot.be/2017/10/testy-roberta-kubicy-z-williamsem.html

https://www.facebook.com/powrotrobertablogspotcom/videos/1409644682418214/

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Alonso wants a pay rise to resign for McLaren:

after seeing the simulations of the 2018 Renault powered car, which put him struggling in the bottom of the table and away from the title contenders".

https://www.diariogol.com/motor/fer...ulaciones-del-mclaren-renault_512964_102.html

R.I.P McLaren Renault

 

[Aiii]

Alonso wants a pay rise to resign for McLaren:



https://www.diariogol.com/motor/fer...ulaciones-del-mclaren-renault_512964_102.html

R.I.P McLaren Renault

Goddamn, you did not just post a Diario Gol article.

I mean your sources have always been questionable, when they existed at all, but this is a new low.

 

[BigAl1992]

Goddamn, you did not just post a Diario Gol article.

I mean your sources have always been questionable, when they existed at all, but this is a new low.

"Diario Gol", Who's he? Some kind of misterxmedia bloke?

 

[Yagami_Sama]

Like McLaren Honda is a beast and is winning everything thanks to the powers of Dreams.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Goddamn, you did not just post a Diario Gol article.

I mean your sources have always been questionable, when they existed at all, but this is a new low.

lol, never heard of the site before, but how are my Honda postings questionable? Infos I post come straight from Hasegawa or Yamamoto from Japanese media interviews.



- Alonso's Suzuka PU is fine to reuse, couldn't find the hydraulic leak in time so swapped in a fresh unit

- Close to overtaking Renault in performance

- FIA didn't allow them to use their qualifying mode at Suzuka after a regulation clampdown

- Toro Rosso happy at the size of the PU, will allow them to create a better chassis

 

[Jezbollah]

So, confirmation that Tales from my Ass is in full effect then. I mean, who needs to check their sources, really.

 

[DrM]

Nissan will replace Renault in Formula E
Motorsport

Autosport in their Plus section writing that Audi is apparently having a nice pace advantage compared to other F-E teams.

 

[BigAl1992]

How the hell does something like his happen?

New directive could 'close down all motorsport' in EU, claims UK body

Motorsport could cease in the European Union amid an insurance crisis unless the sport's businesses and employees reply to an EU consultation by October 20, according to the UK’s Motorsport Industry Association.

The consultation is into the VNUK ruling – which applies to all 27 EU member states – and was made by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in September 2014. It requires compulsory unlimited third-party liability insurance to be carried by anyone using any form of motorised transport, in any location.

That includes everything from ride-on lawnmowers and tractors to single-seater and saloon competition vehicles – even at private venues like race circuits – throughout the EU.

This means crashes in motorsport events would be treated as road traffic accidents, and would involve the police as would any road traffic collision.

Chris Aylett, chief executive officer of the MIA, is calling on any employer or business in European motorsport to respond to the EU Consultation and has provided guidelines to help them do so.

“This threat is real, make no mistake, it could close down all motorsport [in countries in the EU],” said Aylett.

“My appeal will safeguard jobs and the industry. If you want to protect your job in motorsport then make sure your employer responds before the deadline of October 20.

“The EU offers an option, known as Option 3, where their insurance requirement applies ‘in traffic only’. If we succeed in getting this option supported then motorsport will be safe.”

 

[JDB]

lol

 

[Zeknurn]

I'd take anything anything the UK says about the EU with a large grain of salt.

Nissan will replace Renault in Formula E
Motorsport

Autosport in their Plus section writing that Audi is apparently having a nice pace advantage compared to other F-E teams.

I wonder if Nissan having a Formula E team will change my perception of their Leaf as a shitty EV.

 

[nekkid]

I wonder if Nissan having a Formula E team will change my perception of their Leaf as a shitty EV.

They’re great EVs, actually. So long as you don’t have to look at it from the outside.

Spoiler

The mk2 is looking a touch better.

 

[Tempy]

I thought Renault wanted to sell electric cars, and being Formula-E champions is good advertisement.

 

[FrankCanada97]

I thought Renault wanted to sell electric cars, and being Formula-E champions is good advertisement.

Renault doesn't sell any cars in North America except Mexico. Maybe Nissan would get more global exposure?

 

[Jezbollah]

That Renault/Nissan thing is just a straight up brand swap..

 

[FrankCanada97]

How the hell does something like his happen?

Who knew that a Slovenian farmer falling off a ladder could potentially lead to the end of motorsports in Europe.

 

[NihonTiger90]

That Renault/Nissan thing is just a straight up brand swap..

Pretty much. It's more a branding thing than anything. Now Nissan gets to say it was "first"

 

[DrM]

Who knew that a Slovenian farmer falling off a ladder could potentially lead to the end of motorsports in Europe.

I think it is more of insurance agency fault

Insurance agencies in Slovenia are goldmine for weird cases - another one should hit European court of justice soon. Lightning strike damaged the electrical grid in the house and robotic lawnmower got fried. Family had a full house and property insurance (which covers everything, from pets, household appliances to gardening equipment). And insurance company filled a claim that robotic lawnmower is not a gardening equipment.

 

[Zeknurn]

Six Weeks That Turned The 2017 F1 Title Race

It still hurts.

 

[Ty4on]

Six Weeks That Turned The 2017 F1 Title Race

It still hurts.

Maybe if we all pray enough it's going to give Mercedes two DNFs

Spoiler

inb4 they just hit Bottas D:

 

[brotkasten]

Six Weeks That Turned The 2017 F1 Title Race

It still hurts.

Saw the video in my Youtube feed last night and closed the app immediately.

At least we had a little fun with our Maldonado bets earlier this year.

 

[ElTorro]

Maybe if we all pray enough it's going to give Mercedes two DNFs

At this point, they should just try to not lose second place to Bottas.

 

[Tempy]

Gasly to contest Super Formula instead of the Austin GP? https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/gasly-austin-super-formula-finale-964670/

Unsure who'd run besides Kvyat.

Picture of Maldonado unrelated.

 

[Stop It]

Watch Jenson jump into the TR, just for the lulz.

Or, er...someone completely random like JEV*, Buemi* or a Rossi**

*Yeah I know they wouldn't do it.

** Not Valentino, obviously.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Gasly to contest Super Formula instead of the Austin GP? https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/gasly-austin-super-formula-finale-964670/

Unsure who'd run besides Kvyat.

Picture of Maldonado unrelated.

Imagine the crazy scenario if Kvyat would say fuck off to Toro Rosso and quit.

As for Gasly's seat they can always complete the swap and invite Palmer.

 

[Aiii]

Imagine the crazy scenario if Kvyat would say fuck off to Toro Rosso and quit.

Max WDC confirmed.

 

[Ty4on]

We should just put an unrelated photo of Maldonado in every driver speculation post

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

At least Pastor got a podium.

Que tal Pastor? Que genial.
Oyyy pastor!

 

[Aiii]

A podium? Pastor is a RACE WINNER.

 

[Tempy]

Alexander Rossi is actually an interesting option since this is the US GP.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Different times man. Obams in office, due to win a second term.

 

[Zeknurn]

Liberty media should run a elimination bracket pitting every eligible driver up against each other and have fans vote on social media.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Liberty media should run a elimination bracket pitting every eligible driver up against each other and have fans vote on social media.

Kubica or Haryanto would win

 

[brotkasten]

Different times man. Obams in office, due to win a second term.

I love the expression on Kimi's and Alonso's face. Like they can't quite believe it themselves.

 

[Zeknurn]

Kubica or Haryanto would win

I think Maldonado and Verstappen would do well too.

 

[xrnzaaas]

I think Maldonado and Verstappen would do well too.

Jos?

 

[Fisico]

At least Pastor got a podium.

Que tal Pastor? Que genial.
Oyyy pastor!

He's bigger than that, he's a F1 world champion maker!
Had he failed spectaculary, as he's usually doing, instead of winning the Barcelone race Alonso would have score 7 more points and Vettel 2 more points.

With a 3 points lead for Vettel at the end of the season it's clear that it was Maldonado who made the difference.

 

[Dr.Phibes]

I love the expression on Kimi's and Alonso's face. Like they can't quite believe it themselves.

I remember Nando being really pissed that day. The fire in the Williams box after the race was no coincidence..

 

[FrankCanada97]

Alexander Rossi is actually an interesting option since this is the US GP.

Rossi is unavailable for a few weeks filming The Amazing Race.

 

[Norwegian Rudo]

Rossi is unavailable for a few weeks filming The Amazing Race.

Brendon Hartley with Buemi as a back-up option according to Autosport:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/132366/hartley-favourite-for-toro-rosso-us-gp-drive

 

[DrM]

Formula E Santiago layout. It is Formula E track alright.

Buemi should race in Austin. So he could ran all over the paddock and yell at other drivers

 

[nny]

Lewis Hamilton to provide expert in-game advice in Gran Turismo Sport

 

[M52B28]

Lewis Hamilton to provide expert in-game advice in Gran Turismo Sport

This is causing some controversy in the thread in the Gaming part of the forum. Lots of people just hate the man for some reason.

 

[JadedWriter]

This is causing some controversy in the thread in the Gaming part of the forum. Lots of people just hate the man for some reason.

They are plonkers.

 

[FrankCanada97]

Lewis Hamilton to provide expert in-game advice in Gran Turismo Sport

Fun coincidence, his brother Nic Hamilton worked on Project Cars 2.

 

[Psychotext]

I don't like the guy at all (Hamilton), but I assume there's some way to turn him off?