This might oddly send the thread into PRSI but I wonder who invited Jeremy Hunt to present an award. Sky Sports?!
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This might oddly send the thread into PRSI but I wonder who invited Jeremy Hunt to present an award. Sky Sports?!
I would guess Bernie. Doesn't he rubber-stamp everything that happens.
I would guess Bernie. Doesn't he rubber-stamp everything that happens.
I suspect too, but my post was an attempt at a mischievous post about recent scandals in the UK which I'm deliberately not going to mention here.*
* I have a vested interest in the F1 threads not going PRSI, as I suspect 90% of my posts are in them.
I suspect too, but my post was an attempt at a mischievous post about recent scandals in the UK which I'm deliberately not going to mention here.*
* I have a vested interest in the F1 threads not going PRSI, as I suspect 90% of my posts are in them.
Why.You have more than enough to qualify to post there, and if PRSI posts didn't count in the grand scheme of things, I wouldn't even have an avatar at this point.
Good race by Webber. Glad to see him win.
Extremely disappointed though by the post rave interviews or lack there of. Feel sorry for lotus as they have been very unlucky this year.
Maldonado needs to get serious reprimands for the frequency of his collisions
Extremely disappointed though by the post rave interviews or lack there of. Feel sorry for lotus as they have been very unlucky this year.
Maldonado needs to get serious reprimands for the frequency of his collisions
Why do you hate Webber? He's one of the nicest people I've ever met, and is one of the few drivers who will admit to a cock-up being their own fault.
I really hope he can continue his current form to win the championship he should have won in 2010.
I really hope he can continue his current form to win the championship he should have won in 2010.
Well, I usually don't like F1 on FOX because it's tape delayed. I prefer when SPEED airs the races live, at least the races in Europe when they air at 0800. Get to watch the race when the house is quiet and then get to get on with my day. Races in the Far East are another story...they air at 0100, waaaay past my bedtime. Anyway, today was an exception. Got up, mowed the lawn and washed my car then got some lunch and watched the race. Glad to see the race was in the dry. Thought Alonso was going to win but just couldn't hold on. Least he grabbed second. Congrats Webber. Was amazed that Vettel came in third. What's happened to Hamilton and Button? Haven't looked at the driver standings but they must be tightening up. I'm a Ferrari/Alonso fan but find myself pulling for Kimi. Who knew?
All the better that he won so well yesterday.
I'm not a Redbull supporter, but I don't mind Webber winning because he is a nice person. If he makes a mistake, he admits it.
Watch out Alonso, he might be your team-mate next year!
All the better that he won so well yesterday.
I'm not a Redbull supporter, but I don't mind Webber winning because he is a nice person. If he makes a mistake, he admits it.
Watch out Alonso, he might be your team-mate next year!
opinoins tho...
Mark Webber has signed to Red Bull for another year, but openly admits he spoke to Ferrari too. I guess the writing is on the wall for Massa, unless Ferrari fail to find a suitable alternative?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/18780239
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/18780239
London 2012 Olympics: plan to hold Formula One race in and around Olympic Stadium on bid shortlist
It sounds like they talked to Bernie, got some positive vibes, and went for it. A bit of a shock this, considering that they were looking to add Sochi (Russia), New Jersey, Paul Ricard (France) and an Argentine and Mexican race potentially. Bad news for Valencia and South Korea maybe, with Belgian/ France to alternate?
It sounds like they talked to Bernie, got some positive vibes, and went for it. A bit of a shock this, considering that they were looking to add Sochi (Russia), New Jersey, Paul Ricard (France) and an Argentine and Mexican race potentially. Bad news for Valencia and South Korea maybe, with Belgian/ France to alternate?
With all the guessing who Alonso might team with next year, everyone seems to forget about Kubica. He just missed getting medical clearance in time for this season, and we see how well Kimi has done coming back after a couple years (and a good car).
I am doubtful Kubica can make a successful comeback. His injuries were extremely severe, and most likely career ending. The situation with Kimi is completely different and not a valid comparison, IMHO
sure they had to pin Webber's leg heavily, but I don't think they needed to reconnect a practically severed limb, which is where Kubica will be having most problems. I think they needed to reconnect a lot of muscle, tendons and nerves and the concern is he won't get the full strength and dexterity back that he needs.
Red Bull's engine maps referred to German Grand Prix stewards by FIA
It appears that Red Bull may well have been restarting illegal engine mapping again [if you remember this time last year the FIA decided to ban them]. I guess this might explain their new found speed. Oh dear ...
It appears that Red Bull may well have been restarting illegal engine mapping again [if you remember this time last year the FIA decided to ban them]. I guess this might explain their new found speed. Oh dear ...
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Congrats Alonso! Ran a heck of a race. Button did very well coming from back in the pack too. Looks like the pressure is catching up to Vettel and he's making mistakes. Kind of sad to see a penalty after the race change the podium but glad to see Kimi move up. Still trying to figure out the Red Bull engine mapping thing. Were they over the line or just right up to it? Pit stops, 2.4 sec WOW!!! Can't wait for Hungary.
You are not alone, especially the bit where it gives them an aerodynamic advantage????
question for the specialists:
i was puzzled by hamilton un-lapping from vettel.
I am not sure what to think because although he had the speed, there are clearly provisions for driver about to be lapped to let the leader pass (blue flag) and to not affect the race (which he did to an extent). i think if it was attempted by some of the backburners they would have been criticized strongly.
anyway, my question is technical: from the feed, he was using DRS, which surprised me as i thought it could only be used when fighting for position.
however i looked it up and actually didn't find that anywhere. So, can driver use it to lap other drivers if all the other conditions are met? do they in fact use it for that? i never noticed, but maybe i didn't pay enough attention?
i was puzzled by hamilton un-lapping from vettel.
I am not sure what to think because although he had the speed, there are clearly provisions for driver about to be lapped to let the leader pass (blue flag) and to not affect the race (which he did to an extent). i think if it was attempted by some of the backburners they would have been criticized strongly.
anyway, my question is technical: from the feed, he was using DRS, which surprised me as i thought it could only be used when fighting for position.
however i looked it up and actually didn't find that anywhere. So, can driver use it to lap other drivers if all the other conditions are met? do they in fact use it for that? i never noticed, but maybe i didn't pay enough attention?
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