formula 1 maggots

**PNWbrit** · 05-01-2014, 02:32 PM

**PNWbrit** · 05-01-2014, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Mazderati

The Marlboro livery is all time.

The Lotus Camel and JPS liveries ain't to shabby either.

**hutash** · 05-01-2014, 04:25 PM

The John Player livery has always been my favorite.

**PNWbrit** · 05-09-2014, 09:48 AM

**Ski to Be** · 05-10-2014, 12:39 PM

^^^^ Cool video. It looks like the same old results after all the talk of anyone closing the gap on Mercedes. I guess all of the excitement this year will be Hamilton vs Rosberg, Ricciardo vs Vettel , Alonso vs Kimi, & Massa vs Bottas . Which isn't too bad. I was hoping for more competition at the top. Perhaps next year.

**PNWbrit** · 05-14-2014, 11:37 AM

Mercedes tests louder megaphone exhaust in Barcelona today.

Yeah... on second thoughts let's just leave them quieter.

**PNWbrit** · 05-21-2014, 01:18 PM

Monaco GP week. Don't forget practice is Thursday

Maldonado has arrived already

**Bobby Finstock** · 05-22-2014, 09:57 AM

Monaco, the worlds most expensive parade. Pray for rain.

**PNWbrit** · 05-23-2014, 02:06 PM

F1 journalist TRENTHAM SLEAVES looks forward to this weekend’s race.

"For me, the Monaco Grand Prix is the very essence of this sport we call Formula 1. If, like me, you’ve been more times than you care to remember you’ll know how it’s impossible to get bored of the unique atmosphere in the VIP paddock, the magnificent Mediterranean view from your VIP hotel balcony nor of course the legendary VIP parties!

Discretion prevents me mentioning the name of the infamous Monaco restaurant in which I dined alone on Wednesday evening nor the name of the infamous F1 legend who was also eating there but suffice to say Michel in the kitchen had done a typically exquisite job with the bouillabaisse and a certain 1996 F1 world champion was on fine form! ‘I’m sorry, I don’t know who you are and I’m trying to have a private conversation here if you don’t mind!’ the latter quipped as we chatted.

Following dinner, I made my way into the infamous harbour area with a wave of my AAA pass and headed towards the infamous Greuville champagne party. En route, as the locals say, I saw none other than infamous guitar legend Eric Clapton walking towards me. I’ve known Eric for many years and know all too well his cheeky sense of humour. ‘I’m sorry, I’m late and I can’t stop for a picture!’ he quipped as he kept walking in the opposite direction. Legendary!

No sooner had the infamous axeman disappeared into the night than I bumped into infamous ex-Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine walking down the quayside. Eddie is an old mate who’s always ready with a quick witted retort and this evening was no exception. ‘Jesus, they’re still letting this twat in!’ he quipped to his female companion as he walked past. Hilarious!

Finally, I made it to the infamous Greuville bash. On board one of the biggest yachts in the harbour, the great and the good of the infamous Monaco scene were partying the night away and I could see many of them from the gangplank where I chatted with my old friend, infamous Monaco party planner Kitty du Bouvais. ‘Your name isn’t on the list and there’s no way you’re coming in you tiresome little man!’ she quipped. Wonderful!

Of course, it’s easy to forget that the Monaco race weekend is also about motorsport, the big question being, who will take the chequered flag on Sunday. Earlier today I bumped into my old chum, the infamous racing legend Allan McNish and asked his opinion on the race. ‘Oh God, not you again. Piss off!’ he quipped. Priceless!

My own opinion is that Red Bull could be strong, but you wouldn’t discount Williams and it would be foolish to ignore Ferrari whilst Force India have the power to surprise and of course Mercedes are the top dogs. If you pushed me, however, I’d say it’s anyone’s race. Whatever the outcome, of course I’ll be in the thick of it to enjoy all the action. Because, at the end of the day, I’m here and you’re not".

**PNWbrit** · 05-23-2014, 02:31 PM

2014 Spanish GP preview

"I’m afraid I could never agree with those who accuse the Spanish Grand Prix of being boring. Perhaps those people have never strolled through the paddock at the legendary Circuit de Catalunya, saying hello to Sir Jackie Stewart and soaking up the unique atmosphere as the mechanics prepare for the gruelling race in the Barcelona sunshine. If they had done this, as I have many times, perhaps they would not call the race boring.

Barcelona certainly seemed far from boring last night as I dined alone at the famous Ano del Cerdo restaurant. This place is a legend amongst those within Formula 1 and its walls could tell many stories that I could not repeat here. As I was stepped through its battered doors into the balmy Barcelona evening, I saw none other than my old mate Mika Hakkinen ambling past with some friends. Mika often seemed serious during his F1 days but for those of us who know him well he has a wicked sense of humour, as he demonstrated last night in reply to my eventual success in attracting his attention. ‘Oh please fuck off,’ he quipped and walked off into the crowds! What a true legend.

Of course, here in Barca all eyes are on local hero, Fernando Alonso. I have known the man from Oviedo for a long time and rarely seen him with such focus. As a I approached him for a chat in the paddock yesterday afternoon, he pushed me out of the way and barked ‘no autographs’. An interesting hint of his new drive and determination at Ferrari.

Who will win out here in the Catalan sunshine? Well Alonso surely wants that top step but you would be unwise to bet against Hamilton unless you took a punt on Rosberg though Ricciardo has the power to surprise and Vettel is more determined than ever but be prepared for Hulkenberg and Bottas to do something special. Whatever the result, it’s sure to be a gripping race and, as ever, I’ll be trackside to report on the action. Because remember, I’m here and you aren’t."

sniffpetrol.com funny stuff.

**Mazderati** · 05-23-2014, 03:59 PM

It's too bad Hunter S. Thompson isn't around to write a piece on the Monaco Grand Prix like he did for the Kentucky Derby.

**Ski to Be** · 05-23-2014, 07:34 PM

Both of those articles sound like they were written by the Maggot Earnest Hemingway.

**Mazderati** · 05-25-2014, 08:52 AM

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

**Ski to Be** · 05-25-2014, 11:55 AM

No surprises in Monte Carlo. Ricciardo is quick and very likable. Hamilton vs Rosberg will make for an entertaining season. The documentary "1 " was fantastic. Highly recommended. They do gloss over the recent history of F1 and focus more on the early years and the safety which is fine as I was too young to really know that much about the early years.

**Bobby Finstock** · 05-26-2014, 06:20 AM

Qualifying: Rosberg, Hamilton, Ricciardo

"Race": Rosberg, Hamilton, Ricciardo

I love a parade!

**adrenalated** · 06-09-2014, 04:55 PM

Well, that was a hell of a race yesterday.

**PNWbrit** · 06-09-2014, 05:03 PM

Perez has been getting driving lessons from Pastor Maldonado.

Apparently team were coaching him through a reboot of the brake by wire system... he was known at McLaren as having a hard time with multi tasking stuff like that...

Looks to me like he didn't see Vettel until too late (don't text and drive?), misjudged closing speed (with already dodgy brakes) veered left and very nearly killed Massa. (His own hit into the tires was somewhat of a head rattler as well) Can't believe he only got a 5 grid spot penalty, no points on his licence.

Ricciardo is killin it....and that means he's either very, very good or maybe Vettel isn't as good as we thought? interesting.

I don't particularly like Rosberg but I'd love to see him continue to get Hamilton to toss his toys our of the pram.

Hugh Conway · 06-09-2014, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

Apparently team were coaching him through a reboot of the brake by wire system..

problems with a tech support call to India? And it's the users fault?

**jamesp** · 06-09-2014, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

Ricciardo is killin it....and that means he's either very, very good or maybe Vettel isn't as good as we thought? interesting.

heh maybe Mark Webber was right all along?

**adrenalated** · 06-09-2014, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

Perez has been getting driving lessons from Pastor Maldonado.

The main takeaway here is that this crash, like all others*, was Maldonado's fault.

*except when the Marussia's wad into each other.

**PNWbrit** · 06-11-2014, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Hugh Conway

problems with a tech support call to India? And it's the users fault?

Wrecked Audi R18 in practice at Le Mans today is going to need more than a reboot?

**hutash** · 06-12-2014, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

Wrecked Audi R18 in practice at Le Mans today is going to need more than a reboot?

I can fix it

**PNWbrit** · 06-12-2014, 04:33 PM

**hutash** · 06-12-2014, 05:05 PM

I hope Lotus got paid for that, that and what they make on the Microsoft Cloud commercials are their only income. They certainly aren't making it at the track.

**BigDaddy** · 06-14-2014, 05:53 AM

Anybody seen this?... Worth watching?:

I watched the Netflix Hunt vs Lauda documentary last night and was totally entertained. I had no idea at the time how significant a year it was, and by dumb luck, was at my one and only Grand Prix, Watkins Glen in October 1976. Cool thing was, we bullshat our way into all the facilities, and got to hang with Hunt in the winners circle. (No, I'm not a hot chick.... sorry VT-F) I will try and get some old pictures, as we took tons. [My cool bro GP story]