Hamilton's statements today are the dick move IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by hutash
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ro...milton-856219/
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Hamilton's statements today are the dick move IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by hutash
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ro...milton-856219/
I don't think so. It may even be true, I don't know that Nico never beat him, but it does sound like he could be retiring so he doesn't have to defend his title. I agree Hamilton can be a dick, but maybe not in this case.
Nico himself has said they have been racing their entire career but Lewis always had the extra edge.
http://cdn-1.motorsport.com/images/a...ver-advert.jpg
Ad placed in UK's Autosport magazine this week.
I have a CA license, that this the same as an FIA license, right? I can drive in Europe with it.
Can't believe I just found this thread....
MBAMGF1 is either getting Alonso or signing Wherlein. Maxy is a long shot but seems to have the strongest desire to go there and RB only has the Aussie locked in. Williams would be as functional as Frank's legs if they let Bottas leave. He's also supremely overrated. I think next season will be Lewis' last season with MB.
Renault is going to be a surprise next season I think....
They really place an ad in a magazine? Is that some kind of British labor law? Or a joke?
Some human resources bitch probably being overzealous.Quote:
Originally Posted by KenJongIll
(of course it's a joke.....)
Damn, I already sent my resume.Quote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
Another year of parade laps is soon to be upon us.
Rosberg says the Liberty Media buyout will Americanise F1. "...cause they know show business, and we need that now."
I am excited to see what changes come of this. F1 lost its way. It was the pinnacle of motorsports and now it is the pinnacle of ecotech and crappy tires.
Mmmmm... it's easy to forget there were a lot of years where F1 wasn't nearly as good as it is now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ski to Be
Not sure next years regulations are going to improve things but no more Bernie/CVC is definitely a good thing.
The problem with all motorsports is the convergence of technology and cost. With crate engines and customer chassis F1 has been facing reality for a while. I just wish if they were going to do it that the customer cars weren't 2nd rate.
Huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by 4matic
In F1?
I blew smoke out my assQuote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
Point taken but there is major room for improvement.Quote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
2017 cars have gone public.
http://imgur.com/a/CFnvn
The new t-wings and extended rear fin are a little goofy:
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Reminds me of
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Past three days they have been pre-season testing in Barcelona.Quote:
Originally Posted by grabtindy
I fear they've screwed the pooch with this set of new wide tire/more aero regulations.
Mclaren/Honda look in a shit state again.
Really, unless it's raining and an early race before the Breweries open, I'll pass.
Check out Fangios' kit
Is that an IndyCar?Quote:
Originally Posted by grabtindy
John Surtees 1934-2017
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John Surtees, the only man to win world championships on two wheels and four, has passed away aged 83, his family has confirmed.
McLaren v Sauber for the back of grid battles. Honda needs to get their shit together..... They have more resources than any other engine constructor but are by far the worst. Makes no sense.
Anyone subscribe to NBC Sports Gold to watch F1? I'm wondering if it works well and how much it costs once the introductory offer ends. I don't have cable so I don't get NBCSN thus can't watch F1 at home.
That's pretty damn cool, but, I'll raise you one with Senna.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel
I'm curious too. Usually bootleg a Sky Sports F1 stream, but I'm a little fed up with the lack of HD.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grange
Also- new Force India-
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It's the Barbie special livery.
Bacon Force IndiaQuote:
Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...60af260e24.jpg
Exactly what I thought of when I saw it this AM. I really like it actually, and would love to see another Leyton House-esque livery on the grid too.
The wait is just about over. Hopefully it will be a good race.
Good to see Ferrari and Vettel just outright beat Mercedes.
But the difficulty everyone was having in dirtier 2017 air does not bode well.
If passing is severely limited to efficient pit stops it may make for less viewer friendly races at least for the casual or non race savvy viewers like myself.
Yawn
Good to see Verstappen keep up with Raikkonen
I would not put much on Hamilton not being able to pass. This has always been his weakness. He struggles to make a pass for a couple laps when others make the same pass in a few corners. Their were several times last year that Nico passed a car in half the time and effort that it took Hamilton to pass. Hearing Hamilton complain their was no way around Verstappen was kind of comical when it did not look like he even made any attempts to pass.
For the most part it is going to take a few more races to see if on track passing has really been hindered by the new rules package.
Never heard anyone describe Hamilton as being unable to overtake... particularly compared to Rosberg.
The Mercedes of recent years... and also seemingly this year.... have had trouble running in dirty air particularly compared to say the Red Bull.
Amazon to document McLaren's 2017 F1 season
Sounds very cool. Reminds me of the BBC documentary series of their 1993 seasonQuote:
McLaren's 2017 Formula 1 season will be shown warts-and-all on Amazon Prime as part of an 'Amazon Prime Original Unscripted Series'.
Produced by Manish Pandey, a BAFTA winner for his excellent film Senna, the series will take viewers behind the scenes at Woking with exclusive and unprecedented access to the team. Given the troubled start, it could be required viewing.
“McLaren dominated F1 in the modern era but they are also a family who have recently gone through difficult times, both on track and off,” Pandey says. “And like all families, we will watch them pull together to regain their rightful place at the head of F1.”
Zak Brown, executive director of McLaren, adds: "We understand and appreciate that F1 fans are always keen for greater levels of access, insight and information, and the series will give them the most intimate and honest access to a modern F1 team that’s ever been seen.”
Release date for the as-yet-unamed series is unknown, but filming appears well underway. The focus is on building and test the cars, an insider-view on the commercial side, how the drivers and team members have prepared for the season.
That the series is officially signed off further hints to the more open future fans might expect under Liberty's F1 reign.
It has been pretty obvious the past few years. Hamilton on the radio saying he can't get around. His gap to whoever is in front or behind him shows he loses a lot more time when overtaking competitive cars then other drivers. If you can put a Redbull, Mercedes, or Ferrari between you and Hamilton you have given yourself a huge advantage. Hamilton just seems to give up and claim its impossible to pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
had no idea they did that. will watch the '93 after work...
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Originally Posted by PNWbrit
. I Don't think Liberty Media has figured out how to introduce the " Shake n' Bake " to F1 yet! On track passing amongst front markers has been nearly non existent for yearsQuote:
For the most part it is going to take a few more races to see if on track passing has really been hindered by the new rules package.