ClassyPenguin
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I think I've missed your gifs almost as much as the racingAwesome stuff.
Yes. It's like coming back home after a long journey. NBC coverage was not bad.
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The Formula 1 2013 Season |OT| End of the Webber Era
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Yes. It's like coming back home after a long journey. NBC coverage was not bad.
drifter444
Member
It's been a long time since I've kept up with F1. I'm checking out live timing now.
Anyone have info on which channels to tune in the united states?
Anyone have info on which channels to tune in the united states?
RukusProvider
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NBC sports network.
drifter444
Member
Thanks!
Mastah
Member
Jenson Button on 31th January: "This year’s car is the best we’ve ever made"
Martin Whitmarsh today: "The car is shit"
If that's a car designed around Jenson Button's preferences, who was boasting left, right and centre how much he thrives in a role of team leader, leading development of MP4-28, and all British media were treating him like 7th wonder of the world, then... I know it's only FP1 and FP2 of the first weekend, but looking at Red Bull's pace title is already lost, and McLaren is absolutely nowhere... then heads at Macca should roll. From very fast car in 2012 to midfield in 2013 - how the fuck is that even possible with almost no regulation changes?
Oh, and congrats to Vettel and Red Bull for 4th consecutive title
Martin Whitmarsh today: "The car is shit"
If that's a car designed around Jenson Button's preferences, who was boasting left, right and centre how much he thrives in a role of team leader, leading development of MP4-28, and all British media were treating him like 7th wonder of the world, then... I know it's only FP1 and FP2 of the first weekend, but looking at Red Bull's pace title is already lost, and McLaren is absolutely nowhere... then heads at Macca should roll. From very fast car in 2012 to midfield in 2013 - how the fuck is that even possible with almost no regulation changes?
Oh, and congrats to Vettel and Red Bull for 4th consecutive title
Did anyone else in Australia just see a Lotus/Kimi shampoo ad where they dubbed his voice? It was bizarre.
Long way to go yet.
Jenson Button on 31th January: "This year’s car is the best we’ve ever made"
Martin Whitmarsh today: "The car is shit"
If that's a car designed around Jenson Button's preferences, who was boasting left, right and centre how much he thrives in a role of team leader, leading development of MP4-28, and all British media were treating him like 7th wonder of the world, then... I know it's only FP1 and FP2 of the first weekend, but looking at Red Bull's pace title is already lost, and McLaren is absolutely nowhere... then heads at Macca should roll. From very fast car in 2012 to midfield in 2013 - how the fuck is that even possible with almost no regulation changes?
Oh, and congrats to Vettel and Red Bull for 4th consecutive title
Long way to go yet.
Lots of hyperbole in this thread but I'm inclined to agree.
Many (me) included presumed McLaren would start where they left of last year and seriously challenge RBR but with their current troubles it leaves RBR miles ahead of the rest now.
Could end up being a repeat of the 2011 season if McLaren don't get their shit together.
Vettel could have gone way faster except for traffic at the end. Its Sector 3 times as so so much faster than the rest its ridiculous.
Everything looks to be working perfect on their car so far even their passive DRS system while they other are undercooked in several areas.
Many (me) included presumed McLaren would start where they left of last year and seriously challenge RBR but with their current troubles it leaves RBR miles ahead of the rest now.
Could end up being a repeat of the 2011 season if McLaren don't get their shit together.
Vettel could have gone way faster except for traffic at the end. Its Sector 3 times as so so much faster than the rest its ridiculous.
Everything looks to be working perfect on their car so far even their passive DRS system while they other are undercooked in several areas.
Traitor!
I'm sure my old one will return at some point, I enjoyed having it as long as I did. Hopefully he gets an opportunity in F1 again soon.
I may also be on the lookout for pictures in his Ferrari days
Adam Scott Aukerman
Member
Many thought that until we learned that McLaren have built an entirely new car. It might well pay off for them later, but for now they have work to do. Regardless, relatively poor starts to the season are their bread and butter.
Dutch Gronk
Banned
If Vettel is gonna spend another season of shoving his stupid finger up every other driver their assholes, then I'm done.
this. i am delighted to see Mercedes and Lotus up there, given it is the first FP1+2...
But pls not a year of boring RBR dominance. Ugh. Battle it out.
Now it is prediction time...
ClassyPenguin
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And the Vettel hate begins!
you guys said the same at the beginning of last year and it was pretty exciting.
you guys said the same at the beginning of last year and it was pretty exciting.
brotkasten
Member
Man, I hope Ferrari is sandbagging.
Can I see his tracking anklet hidden under his left pant leg?
A prosthetic chin for the assassin of Marko.
Yeah, it's like somehow Mercedes found his "douche" switch a la the on/off switch on the cursed Krusty doll.
Is it because he is black?The guy screams respectable middle class but he's trying so desperately trying to be gangsta.
He's from Hertfordshire for fucks sake.
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Yeah, but at least it's not the fall from grace that the McL seems to have experienced.STR looks like shit again
Is Jones reigning him in at all?
Shaking my fucking head. Seriously.
Button will be justified in his whinging.
PS. Happy with what I could see of Massa. Hope he guns for it this year. If it can't be #1 #2, I'd like it to be #2 #2.
PPS. Seeing those cars in person... fucking glorious. You all missed out
PPPS. I love how my Webber pic just can't believe that photo of Hamilton.
Just came to post this a Lol.
Reporter - "Do you miss Michael Schumacher"
Kimi - ".......no." *walks away*"
Well, he didn't even win Australia last year and he still took the WDC. So if he's doing that well at this stage, I guess it's a lock
This weekend, I'm hoping for some kind of pit malfunction or some kind of racing incident to affect his drive. It's the only way Webber will have any kind of meaningful shot at winning. But if not, I'm feeling confident that Mark will get a podium. Hell, maybe even team orders might come into play to "let" Mark win here.
Dutch Gronk
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Will this race be aired by the BBC or Sky?
I said if.
I didn't bother with the races he dominated last season towards the end either.
Psychotext
Member
Sky.
Unrelated, are we really writing off the season before the first race has even started? Get a grip guys.
I think we can easily conclude now that he is gonna win any title until he retires. After that we can watch F1 again.
Well, he didn't even win Australia last year and he still took the WDC. So if he's doing that well at this stage, I guess it's a lock
This weekend, I'm hoping for some kind of pit malfunction or some kind of racing incident to affect his drive. It's the only way Webber will have any kind of meaningful shot at winning. But if not, I'm feeling confident that Mark will get a podium. Hell, maybe even team orders might come into play to "let" Mark win here.
"Let Mark pass for his ego!"
McLaren probably with full tank, Red Bull empty. There are 4 seconds.
bobnowhere
Member
Yup, see you all in 2023!
Psychotext
Member
They can broadcast the highlights at the time most people normally watch the race. It sort of fits for them. Whilst I would have loved to see it on the BBC, I can't see many people getting up at 6am to watch it.
Good point.
Jones barely sounded like he wanted to be there, the man is too old for this. He's 66 and still slicks back his hair.
Brabham's a hundred-and-fifty-something and I'm pretty sure he does the same thing.
Is Australia really that low on knowledgeable, enthusiastic motorsport commentators?
Mine, actually