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2007 Formula One Thread
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I have been to Silverstone for the last two years and I must admit I am not too disappointed not going this year. To me it is just a big anti-climax. You can hardly tell what is going on and you always get sat next to the little **** with the air horn. Oh and this year you will have Lewis mania. Yawn.
If I haven't put you off yet, where will you be? I have been in Becketts which was good and then with discounted tickets from Honda they sat everyone on Hanger Straight which was pants compared to Becketts.
If I haven't put you off yet, where will you be? I have been in Becketts which was good and then with discounted tickets from Honda they sat everyone on Hanger Straight which was pants compared to Becketts.
This will be my second time at Silverstone. I'm not sure where we'll be watching it from yet, but I've packed my wellies and raincoat just in case. (Last year it was shorts and sun lotion! 
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As for the Lewis Hamilton hype, we'll be supporting Harry Ramsden and Neil & Linda Hamilton. (Don't ask.)
)As for the Lewis Hamilton hype, we'll be supporting Harry Ramsden and Neil & Linda Hamilton. (Don't ask.)
If you only have a standard entry ticket then try and get in early, get a seat at the entry to Maggotts (shown below). That is an amazing place to watch the cars from as you are almost on-top of them and you get a real feel for the true speed.
I thought they all wore their race overalls? I must admit I don't bother listening to the press-conferences anymore, all crazy PR drivel.
all teams do wear their overalls execept mclaren. their drivers are supposed to put on another jacket on top which looks identical but is pristine. the sleeves are stiff so that sponsor logos point straight at the camera. i noticed that alonso today and at the last race wasn't wearing his. they have obligations to their sponsors to slip on the appropriate watch and cap after the race. i was wondering whether alonso's lack of co-operation was symptomatic of his present unhappiness with the team.
Kimi takes the race...as much as I like Hamilton, it was a bit amusing to see the massive British media circus come to a screeching halt. Oops, looks like Kimi forgot to read the script!!
Ferrari is back in the fight, but I suspect the irritatingly named "Stepneygate" will overshadow the racing unless it's a close fight all the way.
Ferrari is back in the fight, but I suspect the irritatingly named "Stepneygate" will overshadow the racing unless it's a close fight all the way.
I got back from Silverstone about three hours ago and here are some of my thoughts/observations about the weekend:
1. It was bloody hot! I was expecting rain and I so took wellies and a raincoat and not sun lotion and shorts. (I am currently sporting a rather fetching bright red sun-burnt nose. )
2. The F1 Village was crap compared to last year.
3. It was very busy. I didn't realise how many people were watching the qualifying until it finished and looked behind me. The stands and trackside were packed.
4. Qualifying was extremely exciting - even for somebody who doesn't support Lewis Hamilton.
5. Apparently during the Porsche race this morning a transmission fell out of a car. I didn't see it as I was asleep!
6. Apparently Kimi Raikkenon won the race. Again, I didn't see this as I fell asleep after the first 10 laps or so. ( )
7. I don't think I will ever tire of watching the Red Arrows perform.
H. Bulmers Cider is nice!
1. It was bloody hot! I was expecting rain and I so took wellies and a raincoat and not sun lotion and shorts. (I am currently sporting a rather fetching bright red sun-burnt nose.
)2. The F1 Village was crap compared to last year.
3. It was very busy. I didn't realise how many people were watching the qualifying until it finished and looked behind me. The stands and trackside were packed.
4. Qualifying was extremely exciting - even for somebody who doesn't support Lewis Hamilton.
5. Apparently during the Porsche race this morning a transmission fell out of a car. I didn't see it as I was asleep!
6. Apparently Kimi Raikkenon won the race. Again, I didn't see this as I fell asleep after the first 10 laps or so. (
)7. I don't think I will ever tire of watching the Red Arrows perform.
H. Bulmers Cider is nice!
Terrible isn't it?
We slept in the queue and were awake at 4.45 to get in (gates opened at 5am) so we could get a 'good spot.' We had a great location - right at the front of Vale in front a giant display - but after a breakfast baguette and cup of tea I went out like a light!
Terrible isn't it?
We slept in the queue and were awake at 4.45 to get in (gates opened at 5am) so we could get a 'good spot.' We had a great location - right at the front of Vale in front a giant display - but after a breakfast baguette and cup of tea I went out like a light!
you'll have to watch the highlights on itv !!
Indianapolis won't host US GP in 2008
Quite liked the track myself.
Though shame they didn't incorporate more of the banking and oval into the F1 circuit.
So... no U.S. GP for next season then.
Quite liked the track myself.
Though shame they didn't incorporate more of the banking and oval into the F1 circuit.
So... no U.S. GP for next season then.
Indianapolis won't host US GP in 2008
Quite liked the track myself.
Though shame they didn't incorporate more of the banking and oval into the F1 circuit.
So... no U.S. GP for next season then.
So where it going next year?
When's the Spanish street race going to be starting?
There has been talk about a night street race in Southeast Asia. Philippines or Malaysia, can't remember exactly where.
Bernie Ecclestone is also keen on an Indian Grand Prix, but next year may be too soon.
Are you serious? Either the race season is going to get a lot longer, or the European calendar is going to be decimated.
A night street race?
I can't see the point in that. It's not like the cars will have lights on the streets will be so well lit it'll be brighter than a British summer's day
A night street race?
I can't see the point in that. It's not like the cars will have lights on the streets will be so well lit it'll be brighter than a British summer's day
India agree deal on Grand Prix - BBC
F1 boss wants to hold night race- BBC
The second link also mentions Ecclestone's desire to extend the calendar to twenty races.
Whoa, this is getting bigger and bigger! The prospect of point deductions is making this high stakes.
