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[Juicy Bob]

Put him in a sprint car at Eldora!

I love Kobayashi. So, so much.

 

[Shaneus]

Vettel will stick with launch spec exhaust layout for the rest of this weekend
http://en.espnf1.com/redbull/motorsport/story/75594.html

Pussy.

 

[Orgun]

I love Kobayashi. So, so much.

Might have to turn that gif into a video with Initial D music

 

[brotkasten]

Might have to turn that gif into a video with Initial D music

Every live race should have some 90's eurobeat instead of commentators.

 

[navanman]

Very honest assessment of Ferrari from Pat Fry in the China press conference.
He says that problems with the car this year are not just to do with the exhausts and loss of downforce but a problem with the way Ferrari go about designing a car.
He says nothing has changed since he joined 2 years ago and it needs to if they want to be back on top again.

The exhaust is one of the more obvious changes that we've made, but that's quite a small part of the problem that we've got," said Fry, who joined the team from McLaren two years ago.

"I don't really want to go into where all the problems are - it's not just a case of us trying to build a quicker car, we need to fundamentally be changing the methodologies that we use to select, design and manufacture so that we are competitive long term.

The areas you need to be working on is everything from the way you run the wind tunnel, the accuracy of your wind tunnel, the simulation that you use to decide what components to take forward, so we're not leaving any stone unturned.

"We're actually trying to review and revise our methodologies through the whole process and that carries on into the design office for trying to get weight out of various parts, make other bits more durable, so there's work going on absolutely everywhere within the company, on the basic fundamental methodology as well as just trying to upgrade the car."

http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/7670399/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

[mclem]

Charisma only matched by the size of that Foosball table.

Exclusive image of the table football table Jenson Button and Mark Webber were playing on:

 

[xptoxyz]

Shaky Perez.

 

[king picollo]

Can that be safe?

 

[ANDY_098]

F1RM bet questions are up:

Will Räikkönen qualify in the top 6?
Will Perez finish in the top 5?
Will Hulkenberg score more than 1 point?

 

[DrM]

I sent it to him on Twitter

That gif needs ' KOBAYASHI DORIFTO' caption

 

[AndyD]

Its like the Ferrari shaker last year.

 

[frontieruk]

F1RM bet questions are up:

Will Räikkönen qualify in the top 6?
Will Perez finish in the top 5?
Will Hulkenberg score more than 1 point?

lol I'd preset my answers before the bets were up, I don't think i need to change them

 

[AndyD]

lol I'd preset my answers before the bets were up, I don't think i need to change them

Haha same here. I went with all nos. I will wait for FP3 to decide, but it may be fun to keep them just for laughs.

 

[frontieruk]

Haha same here. I went with all nos. I will wait for FP3 to decide, but it may be fun to keep them just for laughs.

I'm pondering being up for FP3, but I'll be up for qualifying

 

[Chris R]

Haha same here. I went with all nos. I will wait for FP3 to decide, but it may be fun to keep them just for laughs.

The only way any of those end up being yes is if we have another wet/dry race last Malaysia.

 

[Shaneus]

I tipped Grosjean to be first out ahaha

 

[AndyD]

The only way any of those end up being yes is if we have another wet/dry race last Malaysia.

The forecast is mixed. So we very well may.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

I thought SKY announced that they would be showing classic GPs in full with original commentary?

Yesterday they pipe up with this:

There are no current plans to show classic races in full

Wankers.

 

[mclaren777]

Austin hasn't announced ticket prices for the grandstands in the distance so I'm hoping they're somewhat reasonable.

 

[AcridMeat]

Might have to turn that gif into a video with Initial D music

In all honesty, if we can compile all of the Kobay drifts I may make a video like this.

 

[Lucius86]

In all honesty, if we can compile all of the Kobay drifts I may make a video like this.

How about you stop with the empty tokens of generosity and JOIN OUR RACES AGAIN!?

 

[Omiee]

Austin hasn't announced ticket prices for the grandstands in the distance so I'm hoping they're somewhat reasonable.

That looks pretty good.

i can totally see vettel fighting for the win sunday, i think the old spec car suits him much more.

what will they do with update's if vettel wants to keep using the old exhaust?

 

[AcridMeat]

How about you stop with the empty tokens of generosity and JOIN OUR RACES AGAIN!?

As someone who complained about race start times in the past because they were going out, you should understand. I've been out Fridays.

 

[Adamm]

I thought SKY announced that they would be showing classic GPs in full with original commentary?

Yesterday they pipe up with this:



Wankers.

Their channel really hasn't lived up to the hype has it?
Apart from race weekends i never watch it,

 

[Lucius86]

As someone who complained about race start times in the past because they were going out, you should understand. I've been out Fridays.

When was the last time you joined us?

I rest my case.

 

[AcridMeat]

When was the last time you joined us?

I rest my case.

Right, I was going through a transition with the internet, and have been busy since.

Am not actively avoiding you guys I miss it.

 

[S. L.]

F1RM bet questions are up:

Will Räikkönen qualify in the top 6?
Will Perez finish in the top 5?
Will Hulkenberg score more than 1 point?

yes, no , no
too easy

 

[olore]

1.The German Finger comes across as a first class douche bag. Imagine Lewis doing this. Somehow I do not believe he could get away with flashing his middle finger twice and calling a fellow driver an "idiot".

http://www.worldcarfans.com/112041343367/nothing-wrong-with-nervous-red-bull---vettel


2. I am still slightly surprised to learn that F1 cars have power steering. Somehow I was under the impression that they are basically karts with 800hp engines

3. I read recently that slip angles beyond 15° are unrecoverable. Until KK arrived on the F1 scene...

 

[dubc35]

Massa doing what he does most of the race, lol

 

[Nolan.]

Can that be safe?

Nope, it was a flatspot that they fixed by changing tyre.

 

[dalin80]

Massa doing what he does most of the race, lol

Only if he wants to see his career.

 

[Adamm]

Soon...

 

[Boobless]

Fell asleep during FP1 yesterday, watching FP2 now. Some highlights.

I think Hamilton will probably take pole, so will end up 5th on the grid. Button or Schumacer are my favorites to be promoted to pole position for the race.

5 + 1 = 6th

 

[Nolan.]

I actually think Nico will do it this time, I pick Nico for pole unless its wet then I pick Checo.

 

[Ark]

1.The German Finger comes across as a first class douche bag. Imagine Lewis doing this. Somehow I do not believe he could get away with flashing his middle finger twice and calling a fellow driver an "idiot".

http://www.worldcarfans.com/112041343367/nothing-wrong-with-nervous-red-bull---vettel

Clearly you aren't familiar with human emotion and adrenaline.

Hamilton hasn't showed the finger before (that I'm aware of), but he's certainly had his fair share of calling people idiots, and worse, before. Every driver does it in same shape or form, just because these guys are some of the fittest, most able people on the planet does not displace them from basic human biology.

 

[Scottify]

Austin hasn't announced ticket prices for the grandstands in the distance so I'm hoping they're somewhat reasonable.

I was pointed here from the fake Charlie Whiting Twitter: Circuit of Americas tickets

Grandstand Prices:

Turn1 Prices:

 

[Shaneus]

Exclusive image of the table football table Jenson Button and Mark Webber were playing on:

I like you.

As someone who complained about race start times in the past because they were going out, you should understand. I've been out Fridays.

We should totes start our own league. With blackjack... and hookers. In fact, forget the blackjack.

Massa doing what he does most of the race, lol

"Objects in mirror are closer than they appear... and are about to lap you."

1.The German Finger comes across as a first class douche bag. Imagine Lewis doing this. Somehow I do not believe he could get away with flashing his middle finger twice and calling a fellow driver an "idiot".

http://www.worldcarfans.com/112041343367/nothing-wrong-with-nervous-red-bull---vettel

So, where are the quotes of Webber bitching about the balance of the car? That's right, there aren't any. Because a bad tradesman always blames his tools.

Dig up, stupid!

 

[navanman]

Off to bed!! Up at 7am for qualifying.

Think Hamilton will take pole before his penalty (they haven't changed the gearbox yet though)

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Came home early-ish from a night with mates because of getting up at 6am tomorrow, I'm a sad bastard, haha.

 

[Psychotext]

I've got my cocoa. Bed soon! lol

 

[moojito]

I don't know, I reckon Michael will sneak in a quick pole lap for old times' sake, but will be in 4th place by the end of the first lap in the race.

 

[Yen]

Can't be arsed getting up at 6.

 

[Orgun]

Yeah i should probably go to sleep if I want to get up at 6, but you know...beer

 

[Dilly]

I should get up in a few hours, but the week has been kind of...sleepless.

 

[dubc35]

11pm qualy here, hopefully the stream will be up. It was last night but I fell asleep at the computer, lol. Qualy is different from practice though. "not a game, practice" - allen iverson

 

[AcridMeat]

Fellow pacific time eh?

 

[Chris R]

West Coast = BEST Coast, though I only have to stay up until 10PM to watch qualifying

 

[skybaby]

Austin hasn't announced ticket prices for the grandstands in the distance so I'm hoping they're somewhat reasonable.

Renault, Jaguar, Ferrari, Arrows, Jordan. Interesting

 

[Chris R]

I was pointed here from the fake Charlie Whiting Twitter: Circuit of Americas tickets

Grandstand Prices:

Turn1 Prices:

Those aren't prices for the F1 race though, unless they are going to make people purchase "Season Tickets" for just one race.

I'm going to try and get a seat near the top of T1, should have the best view of T1-5/6 as well as the start finish straight.

That or sit at T15 and watch the passing as cars enter the breaking point.

 

[Salacious Crumb]

4PM start here, I say bring more races to Asia