Shitton of wealthy American car junkies are in Indianapolis for this race. This is is the Indy 500, not the Loudon Classic. No room at the Inn for cheap fucks in a 50+ mile radius.Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
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Shitton of wealthy American car junkies are in Indianapolis for this race. This is is the Indy 500, not the Loudon Classic. No room at the Inn for cheap fucks in a 50+ mile radius.Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
Think it's for the sponsors benefit primarily... "We're doing really badly in F1 so we'll put your stickers on Alonso's Indy car for free"Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
Although Yesterday McLaren did yesterday suggest possibility of having a full time indycar program next year. In reality that's just them paying Andretti to run a Dallara/Honda for them.
Fun day of racing. Monaco and Indy 500 back to back makes for a good day to watch racing. From watching how hard Vettel raced after Kimi pitted to watching Scott Dixon walk away after that massive crash it was a great day for a race fan. I was disappointed to seeing Kimi lose the lead and see Alonso retire due to engine failure at Indy, but cool to see Haas do well in F1.
jesus i didn't realize helio drove under dixon. unbelievable nobody got hurt.
http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/ja...sta-1795619512
Robert Kubica tests F1 car again six years after horror rally crash
Over 100 laps in 2012 car on Pole's first test since 2011
Bumper cars this morning in Azerbaijan.
Wandered over to NBCSP to see what is going on after seeing this ^. What a clown fest between Vettel and Hamilton. :rolleyes2
Nice racing and a plenty of luck for Bottas to go from last and a lap down to second place. Another shitty end for Verstappen.
Ricciardo’s drive from being in 17th place on lap 5 was pretty impressive too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grange
Entertaining race.
Hungaroring test day 2
1) Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 1m17.124s
2) Lando Norris (McLaren) + 0.261s
3) Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) +0.718s
4) Robert Kubica (Renault) +1.448s
Kubica only 2/10s off Hulkenburg's gap to Vettel from qualifying at weekend. Way faster than Palmer. First time in current generation of cars, 140 laps. Mighty impressive. Please Renault put him in Palmer's car for Spa.
17 year old Lando Norris will have attracted some attention with that time as well..
I see Kimi Raikkonen signed with Ferrari for 2018. I kind of expected them to look to someone else. Maybe they're waiting for Max Verstappen's contract to end.
KIMI !!!
Great race today. Hell of a drive by Hamilton to fend off Vettel on new ultrasofts after the caution
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Two seconds separating the top nine including two McLarens! If I'm Ricciardo I'm probably feeling pretty good about my chances for a win.
Just happened to tune in for the warm up lap and caught the shitshow start. What a mess, sucks for Ferrari. Less than two seconds for the first crash is a possible record.
In those conditions at that track is it possible to start the race under the safety car. Maybe standing start but skip every third or fourth grid position back one?
Alonso commits to that great start but he should know there were issues on the left. Maybe he needs a spotter.
Bump.....
lots been going on recently. That start in Singapore, Ferrari's problems in Malaysia, Mercedes problems in Malaysia, Max's dominant win, Honda to Toro Rosso and ultimately to Red Bull, Renault to McLaren, Alonso still not signed, Sainz to Renault but only on loan, Gasly in for Kvyat, Kubica in head to head test against DeResta for Massa's Williams seat.
And then today I see that ESPN/ABC/Disney have purchased US broadcasting rights....... I fear that David Hobbs might not be part of Sunday mornings next year.
Strange days indeed.
Not sure what Hamilton did to win poll after so many marginal practice sessions, must have dialed the MAP up to eleven, didn't blow up the car and dialed it back to race. Vettel drove the wheels off, but at what cost? May have to take some grid spot penalties if he was to hard on the car.
Definitely musical (car) chairs for the next few weeks. Also, where will Massa be next season? Indy car might get some new talent.
I started watching F1 last year because Haas started a team.
How fucked up can a year get when you're struggling, then a drain grate takes out your car in practice
I think Ferrari were worried about the collision with Stroll on the cool down lap (which was ridiculous) having caused gearbox damage about apparently it's been given the ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
Scary accident...Quote:
Originally Posted by k2skier112
Haas are trying to sue the circuit owners for $750k.
A problem that in the Bernie days would have just been dealt with by an envelope of used bank notes.
Ah, the good old days when men were men and drivers died regularly (actually mostly before Bernie's day, or more accurately before Sid's arrival.)Quote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
Kubica deal delayed by paperwork?
Kubica's return nears, but there are 'i's to dot and 't's to cross
"Although conversations are ongoing with Kubica, it is still yet to be finally decided who will replace Massa. We will make an announcement when we have something to announce but nothing is planned this weekend in Abu Dhabi."
That is the Williams statement ahead of Robert Kubica driving in the post-Abu Dhabi test for the team. The test, on Tuesday, will be his third for Williams and although the 2018 deal has still to be confirmed, our understanding is that he will, in fact, be racing for the team next year, pending the expected resolution of contract issues. This would mark his full comeback seven years after injuring his arm in a rallying accident.
The delay is believed to be about the structure of his payments, and this is almost certainly linked to the fact that an insurance pay-out for the ending of his career will now have to be paid back. It’s an unusual but understandable complication – and similar policies played a part in the decisions of both Stirling Moss and Didier Pironi in not returning to F1 after injury.
Assuming the deal is eventually done, Kubica’s comeback will represent by far the longest anyone has attempted a serious F1 career comeback (although Jan Lammers did make a two-race return to F1 in 1992, having last raced in the category in 1982). Niki Lauda was absent for just two years before making the comeback in 1982 that eventually led to a third world title in ’84. But combined with the extent of Kubica’s injury, nothing of this scale of comeback has been attempted before. If he succeeds, it will surely go down as one of the most remarkable sporting comebacks of all time. Both Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso have gone on record as believing Kubica to be a special talent, beyond the norm. His (first) F1 career ran from mid-2006 to the end of 2010. Back in 2012, Toto Wolff said, “When I look at what Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean did in the Lotus this year, I am convinced had Robert not had his accident, he’d have been world champion in that car.”
Williams hopes both his talent behind the wheel and the intense level of focus he brings will give them a competitive boost. It is likely, however, that he will miss selected Friday P1 sessions as the team hopes to run a junior driver for several of these. Formula 2 driver Nicholas Latifi has been mentioned in connection with this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wAMk1sllp0
now on Netflix
Watching qualies for the last race.
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Completed my first year of watching racing and while the F1 cars are more impressive than indycars most of the indycar races were more entertaining. The competition was much better in indycar as there seemed to be more parity between the cars, but dam are the F1 cars quick especially in the corners. It will be interesting to see how ABC/ESPN does coverage with F1.
funny. when I started the thread, coverage was on SPEED. things change, wish Vettel had won, Hammy is kind of a tool , but much respect, I guess. Good on Bottas for holding him offQuote:
Originally Posted by Grange
Another yawn race. I will miss the NBC guys . F1 will enter a new era for sure next season when Liberty puts its stamp on it. Hopefully more parity next year.
1st year watching a complete series.
Enjoyed it but did not know they are changing broadcasters.
Bummer.
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until next season, catch up with some film and stuff. so much cool history. good place to start https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAXofKV19g4Quote:
Originally Posted by TWINS
Hunt, rhymes with....
I think I watched that one.
Hunt partied like a rock star if I remember correctly.
Back when video games were coming out for computers I raced F1 in a 60's car.
Had the feedback steering wheel and brake,gas,clutch,shifter setup.
So much fun .Those early cars were so sketchy. Good memories! :)
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Me too. I hated the US coverage with Hobbs and Matchett on the old Speedvision channel when I first moved here but they've grown on me with their two old farts chatting while a bit drunk act.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ski to Be
If as rumored ABC is just importing the Sky UK feed then there will be a dramatic change in style coming with far more upbeat, professional no budget spared coverage. Which might take some getting used to.
Bit sad watching the NBC guy's farewell.
Yea, I`m not happy about it. Me being older I like the familiarity of things including broadcasters. Jeff Gordon was seen at some of the races this year. Would not be surprised if ABC throws a Nascar guy in the mix for demographics. Seems like NBC was trying to tie in Nascar with this series a few times. I hope Alonzo gets the the horsepower he needs next season with the new engine builder.
I take it you're a fan of his?Quote:
Originally Posted by TWINS
I feel he has the talent to compete for the championship.
He seems to be lacking a engine right now.
I liked how he handled himself at the Indy 500 also.
Vettal did some stupid shit this season.And he acted like a little bitch a few times.
Not a fan of that crap.
Botas is a little to reserved for me.
Richconin might be lacking that killer instinct right now.
I know I butchered the names, heh....
Verstaffen should be competing for the championship if Red Bull gives him a reliable car.
Excited for next season.
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My opinion is only from 1 full season of following this.
I am sure there is alot of crap I don't know about.
If Alonzo turns out to be a little bitch I will throw his ass in the fire too.
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Seems so....Quote:
Originally Posted by TWINS
Apparently Kubica ran the Williams at Tuesday and Wednesday's tire tests with a red rear light rather than the green "rookie" light that he'd have to use if he didn't have a current super licence. Teams apply for their drivers super licence. He wouldn't have needed one if this was "just" a test.
So it sounds like he has signed a 2018 contract already?
Hot take alert :
Is this the thread for F1 Jongs only or is Indycar (real OW racing ) discussion permitted here?
Between the new logo , boring tilkedromes, the halo , no passing , cars that sound like Vaccum cleaners and vast competitive disparity, constrained tech development (compared to the halcyon years of the 90s- mid 2000s) I’m shocked people still enjoy F1
As a lifelong student of Motorsport (runs in family , grandad used to be one of the execs of Hulman and co who own Indianapolis motor speedway) I still watch, but indycar is undoubtedly the best and most pure form of racing on the planet , followed by Aussie V8 supercars
Indycar is pure spec racing similar to Nascar. A pass at Indy isn't worth a dime anymore. No passing on the road courses in Indycar either.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirHeady