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[Shaneus]

Yeah, that too.

 

[AndyD]

Booked general admission for Austin. See some of you there, we should have a GAF mini reunion for a beer and a photo.

 

[Deadman]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/100478

Pirelli think Schumacher will win in valencia.


Looking foward to the conspiracy theories if he does.

 

[brotkasten]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/100478

Pirelli think Schumacher will win in valencia.


Looking foward to the conspiracy theories if he does.

He'll lead the race and then get a puncture for apparently no reason.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

He'll lead the race and then get a puncture for apparently no reason.

He'll lead till Maldonado collides with him while being lapped, on prupose.

 

[Leunam]

I support non spoiler title changes.

 

[_machine]

Rummaged through some closets and found this:


Unfortunately I've no use for it anymore so I'd be happy if someone wanted to take it off my hands for a nominal tip. I was pretty surprised to see that there are mods for seasons up to 2011 and an actual community of players.

Back on topic though, have there been any great races in Valencia in the past(possibly with a video link)? I haven't really watched F1 for a long time so I'd like to know the track a bit better for this week's race.

 

[dubc35]

I wouldn't like the thread title changes only because I don't watch the races live and I'd be afraid of spoiling myself via subscriptions.

Same here. I support changes based on the locations/GP's but not results.

 

[Chris R]

Same here. I support changes based on the locations/GP's but not results.

Seriously, sucks seeing the title of the Euro thread and being able to guess the results before I can get home to watch the taped games :|

 

[brotkasten]

Forbes did a Top 100 list of the highest paid athletes. Fernando Alonso is #19, mentioned as the highest paid Formula 1 driver on the grid.

#19 Fernando Alonso

Total earnings: $32 million
Salary/winnings: $29 million
Endorsements: $3 million

Alonso remains the highest-paid driver in F1, earning close to $30 million annually from his salary with Ferrari. The Spaniard sits near the top of the 2012 F1 standings and is gunning for his third World Championship.

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mli45igdi/19-fernando-alonso/#gallerycontent


And the rest:

#20 Michael Schumacher

Total earnings: $30 million
Salary/winnings: $20 million
Endorsements: $10 million

Schumacher came out of retirement in 2010 to race full-time for Mercedes in a three-year deal. The results have been disappointing for the world’s most decorated Formula One driver. He finished ninth and eighth overall in the final standings in his first two years back.

#24 Lewis Hamilton

Total earnings: $28 million
Salary/winnings: $25 million
Endorsements: $3 million

Hamilton is a free agent after the 2012 F1 season. He is expected to have many suitors as Hamilton is one of F1’s most talented and marketable drivers. His current team, McLaren, controls almost all of the sponsorship rights to Hamilton, but he was able to ink a lucrative deal with Reebok in 2008 to be a global ambassador for the brand. It is his only personal endorsement deal.

No other F1 drivers are listed. The list ends with Kurt Badenhausen, a Baseball player, who earns $16.5 million, which obviously means that all other drivers get less than that in a year.

 

[AndyD]

Michael with only 10 million in endorsements? I find that hard to believe. Wasn't he the first sports figure whose net worth went above 1 billion?

 

[fu3lfr3nzy]

Michael with only 10 million in endorsements? I find that hard to believe. Wasn't he the first sports figure whose net worth went above 1 billion?

I think you're confusing Schumi with another Michael (Jordan)

 

[Risgroo]

Aaand now I'm trapped reading about rich people...FUCK.

 

[Megasoum]

Wait...I just noticed that Foliorum is banned?? Wtf happened?

 

[AndyD]

I think you're confusing Schumi with another Michael (Jordan)

Forbes says we're both wrong. It was actually Tiger that got there first.

http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/29/tiger-woods-billion-business-sports-tiger.html

 

[AcridMeat]

Flew too high to the sun and his wings burned off.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Wait...I just noticed that Foliorum is banned?? Wtf happened?

Temp ban, he'll be back soon. The ban was unrelated to this thread.

 

[kharma45]

I think you're confusing Schumi with another Michael (Jordan)

Na he's right, Schumi at least was a dollar billionaire and was the first billionaire sportsman.

 

[brotkasten]

I know there is this argument if Formula 1 drivers (or racing drivers in general) are real athletes, but after seeing Alonso's training program, I really don't know how anyone could bring that up again.

As always, here the training program from last race in Canada;
-481Km bike
-36 Km run
-11h swim
-2h gym
-5h (tennis, soccer, etc...)

 

[Chris R]

300 miles on a bike? Fuuuuuuuu that would take me almost a full day of riding at the pace I go.

 

[Lucius86]

Wait...I just noticed that Foliorum is banned?? Wtf happened?

I never knew the slag was so popular.

 

[brotkasten]

I never knew the slag was so popular.

Isn't he your better half?

 

[Edmond Dantès]

I know there is this argument if Formula 1 drivers (or racing drivers in general) are real athletes, but after seeing Alonso's training program, I really don't know how anyone could bring that up again.

Very underrated athletes along with Ballet dancers.

Would love to see Schumacher Prime's regime. When he burst onto the scene he made everyone seem lazy in comparison, even Senna couldn't match Schumacher's fitness levels.

 

[criesofthepast]

I know there is this argument if Formula 1 drivers (or racing drivers in general) are real athletes, but after seeing Alonso's training program, I really don't know how anyone could bring that up again.

How many days does this span? I could pull that off I think. Alonso is very fit.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

How many days does this span? I could pull that off I think. Alonso is very fit.

2 days I suppose, just before the race weekend starts on Friday. Start on a Tuesday, finish Wednesday, then a rest day before Friday's practice.

 

[Lucius86]

I know there is this argument if Formula 1 drivers (or racing drivers in general) are real athletes, but after seeing Alonso's training program, I really don't know how anyone could bring that up again.

I tried explaining to my housemates how fit F1 drivers have to be - I guess to the general public it is hard to understand how demanding these machines are on the body.

Isn't he your better half?

Pretty much.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

I know there is this argument if Formula 1 drivers (or racing drivers in general) are real athletes

Really, the only people that could think that are people that have absolutely no knowledge of [modern] F1.

 

[Chris R]

2 days I suppose, just before the race weekend starts on Friday. Start on a Tuesday, finish Wednesday, then a rest day before Friday's practice.

Has to be more than 2 days, because that is basically 40+ hours worth of stuff there in the list already.

 

[brotkasten]

Has to be more than 2 days, because that is basically 40+ hours worth of stuff there in the list already.

He said today was his last day of the hard training, before the race starts.

 

[criesofthepast]

Well if it's 2 days then I can't do that haha. Thought it was maybe 4 or 5 at least

 

[Dilly]

Really, the only people that could think that are people that have absolutely no knowledge of [modern] F1.

Motorsports in general.

And there are A LOT of people who don't know shit about motorsports but keep spouting bullshit about it.

 

[mclaren777]

Wait...I just noticed that Foliorum is banned?? Wtf happened?

He was probably being too agro somewhere. I often wonder if that guy has clinical anger issues. Never before have I been called a cunt so many times.

 

[brotkasten]

He was probably being too agro somewhere. I often wonder if that guy has clinical anger issues. Never before have I been called a cunt so many times.

Nah, it has nothing to do with anger issues, it's really just you. Believe me, you almost got me banned few times.

 

[Megasoum]

Nah, it has nothing to do with anger issues, it's really just you. Believe me, you almost got me banned few times.

Hah

 

[Xun]

I don't think all F1 drivers would train that hard.

Vettel certainly doesn't look like he does.

 

[Sleeplessnights]

There are couple of videos about Rosberg training, they're not as difficult but they need an incredible stamina.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

I don't think all F1 drivers would train that hard.

Vettel certainly doesn't look like he does.

Don't let his sinewy exterior fool you, the guy's as fit and strong as a Derby horse.

 

[Deadman]

I remember reading that football coach jurgen klinsmann had looked in to the training regime of f1 drivers, in particular vettel, and found that they were doing far more than footballers do.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Nico training.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-KYASQKdSU

 

[Edmond Dantès]

On a related note: Button v Hamilton in a press up challenge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lpAgBwIgOI&feature=related

 

[Xun]

Don't let his sinewy exterior fool you, the guy's as fit and strong as a Derby horse.

I knew he was incredibly fit (since they all are), but I guess he just focuses his attention away from pure muscle and instead elsewhere.

I guess seeing an athlete of his build gave me a glimmer of hope that I could've become an F1 driver.

 

[dubc35]

Brundle and Senna 1983 (via twitter @F1Mclarendave)

Rubens is live streaming now too
http://twitcam.livestream.com/ajkrj

 

[Shaneus]

Shame there are no drivers even close to my build. I'd need a suit about the same size as Villeneuve's, except mine wouldn't be quite as loose fitting as his

Edit: FWIW, was great seeing Brundle actually driving during Le Mans. Given how they finished (after their problems) Jr. might have a future...

 

[Ark]

Edit: FWIW, was great seeing Brundle actually driving during Le Mans. Given how they finished (after their problems) Jr. might have a future...

I don't think there could be a better parent to have than Brundle Sr for trying to get into the Motorsports world.

 

[Xun]

I don't think there could be a better parent to have than Brundle Sr for trying to get into the Motorsports world.

Likewise with Damon Hill.

It'd be good to see Alex Brundle and Joshua Hill in the sport soon.

 

[Shaneus]

I don't think there could be a better parent to have than Brundle Sr for trying to get into the Motorsports world.

Oh, I meant in F1. I didn't actually see him drive and I have no idea how old he is, but to endure Le Mans and still finish it (like I said) reasonably well apart from a few issues... hope he does do well. Hell, Webber had a Le Mans drive under his belt not long before he started with Minardi (though Paul Stoddart being team owner certainly helped, too).

 

[Gareth Bale]

Likewise with Damon Hill.

It'd be good to see Alex Brundle and Joshua Hill in the sport soon.

He honed his skills on this:

I doubt he'll be in F1 any time soon! But you never know...

 

[mblitek]

I could never become a F1 driver sadly. I'm about 6'5"-6'6" My Karting "career" was okay as I was "only" 6'2" at the time...

Karting is so hard on your internal organs and ribs. I often had bruises from pulling g and sooo sore.

 

[mblitek]

For you Petrov fans:

http://youtu.be/qfxe3CwqLNY

 

[Shaneus]

For you Petrov fans:

http://youtu.be/qfxe3CwqLNY

Couldn't watch with sound, but saw the first few seconds. Glad he's smiling! And also glad about the Russian Helicopters deal... must go some way to ease some of the abrasiveness that would've come with almost *any* Russian in an English team.

Hope he can start matching Heikki soon. If the both of them can be that consistent, no reason they couldn't start nudging the STRs or even Saubers (though the latter is unlikely) before the year is out.