The Offical F1 Thread #2

[rld]

I love the red bull team but i think button or hamilton will take them off the top because they work against each other so much.

[Waaaak]

I love the red bull team but i think button or hamilton will take them off the top because they work against each other so much.
Yeh, Redbull is a stronger team, I think. Well this year anyway they are.

[Deak]

At this current moment in time who would bet against Red Bull winning both championships...?

[Waaaak]

At this current moment in time who would bet against Red Bull winning both championships...?
Yeh, good point, not many at all I dont think.

[Catzsy]

Perez could be fit for Canada but has to be declared medically fit by FIA.

Damon Hill is also standing down as BDRC president which is a shame.
Link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/9506802.stm

Deak, I think it was, also wanted to be reminded about the next forum F1 competition so here it
is.
Link:
http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=700898

[Ajthedragon]

Perez could have got a great result in Monaco - a shame really. I hope he makes Canada.

Also, we might actually have a race not dominated by Red Bull on our hands woo!

[Catzsy]

Perez could have got a great result in Monaco - a shame really. I hope he makes Canada.

Also, we might actually have a race not dominated by Red Bull on our hands woo!

That would be a change! :)

[N!ck]

Perez could be fit for Canada but has to be declared medically fit by FIA.

Damon Hill is also standing down as BDRC president which is a shame.
Link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/9506802.stm

Deak, I think it was, also wanted to be reminded about the next forum F1 competition so here it
is.
Link:
http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=700898

Thanks, it was me. And I would have missed it again otherwise ;).

[Deak]

As Nick says it was him... But thanks anyway because i missed the last one!

[Catzsy]

Thanks, it was me. And I would have missed it again otherwise ;).


As Nick says it was him... But thanks anyway because i missed the last one!

Sorry I couldn't remember exactly who but good luck guys! Would be good to see a regular F1 fan be one of the winners. :)

[Deak]

It would be nice, but anything can happen in a race cant it & we could get a suprise in the top 3!

Heres hoping my prediction is right :D

[Recursion]

Looking forward to the race tomorrow, hopefully won't be quite as eventful as last week! :O

[Jordie]

Brilliant stuff from Vettel again, Hopefully it rains overnight in Canada and we're left with an exciting race in the wet!

[Ajthedragon]

Ok I lied about not having a race dominated by Red Bull.

Here's to hoping it rains.

[Recursion]

Quali was certainly interesting, nice to see a Red Bull on pole, although, PUT THE DAMN FINGER AWAY MAN! :P

[Ajthedragon]

Quali was certainly interesting, nice to see a Red Bull on pole, although, PUT THE DAMN FINGER AWAY MAN! :P

Why is it nice, even as a Red Bull fan?

It's so predictable and boring.

[Deak]

Not seen quali but i saw it on my phone app ...

Vettel on Pole .... now thats a shock! :o

Hoping that it will be a good race tomorrow and i hope to not see that finger waving in the air again at about 8ish or whenever the race will end!

[Recursion]

Why is it nice, even as a Red Bull fan?

It's so predictable and boring.

I'd rather Red Bull were there than McLaren or alike.

[Ajthedragon]

I'd rather they were all there so we could see competition.

[Catzsy]

Kers problem for Webber. Tyres are going to be crucial. Let's see if the gamble pays off for Lewis and Jenson with the bigger rear wing.

[DPS]

Catz i dont see webber having much problems with his KERS, even if him and redbull say so.

They told us Vettel was going to be slow this week, but as everyone saw yesterday he wasnt going slow lol.

I see it being

Vettle, Alonso, Webber.

I'd love Webber to come first tho, as im a real fan of webber i love how he handles things.
Just want Vettle to hurry up and leave RB.

"WET RACE" wooo crash crazy ;]

[David]

did button deliberately clip hamilton?

[Deak]

did button deliberately clip hamilton?

I wouldnt see why he would do... Button probably didnt realise he was that close OR Lewis should have dropped out of the move...

[David]

I wouldnt see why he would do... Button probably didnt realise he was that close OR Lewis should have dropped out of the move...

Watching the replay, when the race stopped; He looked back several times in his mirror so he must have seen him at some point. pity he had to retire, it didn't look that bad but I'm no expert.

[DPS]

Have to remember they cant see anything out there...

Button didnt know he was there, if you listen to the msg that button sent to the team, you would know it via listening what he said.

Hamilton is just pushing himself to hard, and he keeps failing.

[David]

make's sense

[Deak]

Only Jenson will know if OR where Lewis was ... maybe he knew he was near by but looking in his mirrors trying to see if he could see him...

Anyway, yes it was a shame Lewis had to retire but thats racing & it happens!

At least after 2 hrs of waiting or so we have got some more racing and more entertainment!

[David]

Yeah after around 10 laps with the safety car lol
That was some sneaky driving from Schumacher, to take 2nd place.

Wow that dude nearly got himself ran over!

[Deak]

lol at that steward!

Wow, what a great end to that race!

Vettel - he is human :O

Get in there - driver of the day has to be ermmmmmm ... Jenson Button :D

[David]

Get in there - driver of the day has to be ermmmmmm ... Jenson Button :D

And Schumacher right behind, he had a great race! Never seen that coming from him.

[Deak]

Wait a minute ... A race has ended and the national anthem is being played... Wheres the German national anthem...?

God save our Queen :D

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And Schumacher right behind, he had a great race! Never seen that coming from him.

True, he did very well too! Shame he didnt get a podium for a fantastic 4th though!

Massa passing Kobayashi on the line too, wow!

What a race!

[Jordie]

what a fantastic race in the end! Gutted not to see Michael up there again but they just havent got the car in the dry conditions. F1 is so exciting at the moment, cant wait for the next one now!

[Ajthedragon]

Best race I've ever seen! I can't believe Massa and Kobayashi.

And finally Vettel makes a mistake!

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Oh and no drivers were without mistakes today!

[xxMATTGxx]

A bloody fantastic race, shame about what happened to Lewis but still got a McLaren win due to Jenson who also did great.

[Warbringer]

Button did awesome, I thought Michael Schumacher was going to get a top 3 finish at one point. What a great race though!!

[Catzsy]

It was a great race. Worth waiting for even though it was for hours! Jenson did good! :P :D

[rld]

Great race! cant believe someone knocked Sebastian off the top. If anyone i expected it to be Hamilton, Webber Or Alonso definitely not Button.

[Deak]

Great race! cant believe someone knocked Sebastian off the top. If anyone i expected it to be Hamilton, Webber Or Alonso definitely not Button.

Agreed. Although Button is a top driver i still reckon he's not as fast / good as Hamilton, Webber or Alonso... glad he won though :D

[Ajthedragon]

Agreed. Although Button is a top driver i still reckon he's not as fast / good as Hamilton, Webber or Alonso... glad he won though :D

This.

Button usually just isn't willing to push the whole way like Hamilton. That lost him a potential win at Monaco.

[Callum.]

Boring. Shame for Schumi but his fault, was only gunna come p8 anyways. British should be interesting with the new ban in place.

[Deak]

Thought there was some decent racing today with alonso & webber & some of the drivers going for p13/14 or whatever it was!
Vettel (again) did what was needed and hes only dropped 14 points all season!
Glad to see lewis finish 4th after a couple of bad races.
All 24 cars started & finished today which is a record in F1!

[Ajthedragon]

This is turning out to be a boring championship.

May as well crown him now.

McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari may as well scale down development of this years car and work on next years!

[Deak]

This is turning out to be a boring championship.

May as well crown him now.

McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari may as well scale down development of this years car and work on next years!

Agreed, its getting like when schumi was winning all the time...

Heres hoping that something happens & a couple of others drivers win some races & Vettel has some DNFs... Unfortunately i cant see that happening :/

[Ajthedragon]

Agreed, its getting like when schumi was winning all the time...

Heres hoping that something happens & a couple of others drivers win some races & Vettel has some DNFs... Unfortunately i cant see that happening :/

4 DNF's. Doubt it!

[Zak]

Canadian grand prix was immense with Button. Last race was boring, and guess what.. I'm going the British grand prix :D

[Ajthedragon]

Canadian grand prix was immense with Button. Last race was boring, and guess what.. I'm going the British grand prix :D

Went last year. It's totally awesome! :D

Here's to hoping it does not rain for you! ;)

Oh and the best place to sit is at the Beckets complex! :P

[Zak]

Went last year. It's totally awesome! :D

Here's to hoping it does not rain for you! ;)

Oh and the best place to sit is at the Beckets complex! :P

Thanks AJ.

I kind of hope it does rain before hand, makes the race more interesting :P Want a repeat of the Canadian Grand Prix :P

[Ajthedragon]

Thanks AJ.

I kind of hope it does rain before hand, makes the race more interesting :P Want a repeat of the Canadian Grand Prix :P

We were going to go, but we all know who's going to win already so we thought we'd save our money and go more premium next year!

And you say that you don't want rain now... you wait! ;)

[Deak]

4 DNF's. Doubt it!

Lol, i know very very unlikely to happen!

[Ajthedragon]

Lol, i know very very unlikely to happen!

Having said that, he managed that in 2009. ;)

[Deak]

Well i suppose anything can happen in racing!

Heres hoping that something does happen & we get someone nearer to Vettel to challenge him

[Ajthedragon]

The battle for second place looks fantastic. Fernando and Lewis on the back foot as it stands.

[Deak]

The battle for second place looks fantastic. Fernando and Lewis on the back foot as it stands.

True, i think thats all we can hope for the rest of the season watching the battle for 2nd

[Callum.]

Strange turn of events really. Ricciardo has a drive for Hispania until the Inidian GP when Karthikeyan reclaims his seat for the race. I thought Hispanias primary sponser backed Karthikeyan so will be interesting to see if they stay. At least Ricciardo hopefully won't be colourblind in the slow Hispania, like Karthikeyan and his lack off taking notice to blue flags.

Also, 24 cars finishing isn't exactly a great achievement. Where has the fun of engine failures, punctures etc gone, Trulli summed it up well with his boring year due to "perfect cars".

[Ajthedragon]

Pirelli's are quite good in that they don't get punctures.

And I'm pleased for Ricciardo - he has them potential to be an OZ world champion!

[Catzsy]

Just letting you know new F1 comp here:
http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=709401
I am really looking forward to the weekend especially as the weather is predicted to be changeable.

[Ajthedragon]

Williams to run Renault power new year.
Hispania under new ownership.
Daniel Riccardo to replace Karthikayan. (If thats how you spell it?)
McLaren and Virgin form a partnership to use wind tunnels, each others technology, etc.
McLaren renew contract with Gary Paffet (reserve driver).

Lots of big F1 developments this week! :P

[Ajthedragon]

Once again Team McLaren fail their drivers. If I were Jenson I'd consider that Ferrari drive!

[Deak]

Agreed McLaren failed on Jensons pit stop & with Lewis's fuel only just lasting!
Glad to see someone winning & not being Vettel, but i would have preffered it if Webber had won.
Vettel is still in prime position for title with him being 80 points infront still

[Suspective]

I know I'm late but I've only just been able to catch up :P

Silverstone was brilliant overall as a weekend, camped at Woodlands Campsite (next to the track) and enjoyed a brilliant three days of motorsport. The race was pretty good, as half of the track was wet (bit where I was sitting at Copse) and the other half (nearest the Wing) was dry. So I managed to see most of the overtaking moves. Only negative is when your there you miss out on all the gossip. I never knew anything about Hamilton's fuel or RBR team orders. Even saw Jenson and Lewis at a Vodafone event, and EJ on Saturday evening at the campsite.

Hopefully McLaren can come through this 'dark patch.' Its starting to look like Ferrari have now overtaken McLaren pace wise (they always are late to catch up, but when they do you can't stop them)

I'll post some photos up later, when I've put them online somewhere.

[CJW93]

Haven't been here in ages, I got some Silverstone pictures to share also, Friday-Sunday but no camping (I love my own bed). Revised grid for the race today with Liuzzi's gearbox change and buemi failing to supply a fuel sample.

1. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:30.079
02. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:30.134 + 0.055
03. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1:30.216 + 0.137
04. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:30.442 + 0.363
05. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:30.910 + 0.831
06. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:31.263 + 1.184
07. Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1:31.288 + 1.209
08. Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1:32.010 + 1.931
09. Vitaly Petrov Renault 1:32.187 + 2.108
10. Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1:32.482 + 2.403
11. Nick Heidfeld Renault 1:32.215 + 1.217
12. Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 1:32.560 + 1.562
13. Pastor Maldonado Williams-Cosworth 1:32.635 + 1.637
14. Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 1:33.043 + 2.045
15. Sergio Perez Sauber-Ferrari 1:33.176 + 2.178
16. Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:33.698 + 2.700
17. Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 1:33.786 + 1.960
18. Heikki Kovalainen Lotus-Renault 1:35.599 + 3.773
19. Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 1:36.400 + 4.574
20. Karun Chandhok Lotus-Renault 1:36.422 + 4.596
21. Jerome D'Ambrosio Virgin-Cosworth 1:36.641 + 4.815
22. Daniel Ricciardo HRT-Cosworth 1:37.036 + 5.210
23. Tonio Liuzzi HRT-Cosworth *
24. Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari **

* five-place gearbox penalty
** qualy time disqualified due to fuel irregularity

[Ajthedragon]

How on earth did Lewis manage to win in an under-performing McLaren!? It just goes to show how fantastic he is as a driver!

Alonso was glued to the back of him too, and I have to say he was equally as brilliant as Lewis given the track conditions favouring McLaren!

WHAT A RACE!

[Deak]

That was an awesome race!

Hamilton v Alonso v Webber at the front Massa v Vettel just behind them!

Some brilliant overtakes today - without the help of the DRS system!

Bring on the next race next weekend :D

[Ajthedragon]

Indeed.

Red Bull may have the best cars but they certainly don't have the best drivers, which hopefully McLaren (Ham) and Ferrari (Alo) can capitalise and have an all-out attempt at going for race wins and second place in the drivers/constructors.

[j0rd]

An amazing race for Hamilton, was glued all the way through!

[Zak]

I know I'm late but I've only just been able to catch up :P

Silverstone was brilliant overall as a weekend, camped at Woodlands Campsite (next to the track) and enjoyed a brilliant three days of motorsport. The race was pretty good, as half of the track was wet (bit where I was sitting at Copse) and the other half (nearest the Wing) was dry. So I managed to see most of the overtaking moves. Only negative is when your there you miss out on all the gossip. I never knew anything about Hamilton's fuel or RBR team orders. Even saw Jenson and Lewis at a Vodafone event, and EJ on Saturday evening at the campsite.

Hopefully McLaren can come through this 'dark patch.' Its starting to look like Ferrari have now overtaken McLaren pace wise (they always are late to catch up, but when they do you can't stop them)

I'll post some photos up later, when I've put them online somewhere.

Oo I was standing just before copse of the old start straight. Fantastic overtaking there!

I put a video on my Facebook located here http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2293560021313 (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2293560021313&comments) :)

Race at the Nurburgring was awesome. Really stoked that Hamilton got the win. Really didn't think he'd even finish on the podium, especially when Webber was catching him early on in the race! He was so happy when he won, that's what I love to see. Also some great overtakes by Lewis, he is an awesome driver!

[CJW93]

My Silverstone pics here http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150227890281846.314134.557246845

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150227890281846.314134.557246845

[Ajthedragon]

Formula 1 moving to sky (well half of it).

http://www.yallaf1.com/2011/07/29/sky-sports-and-bbc-to-share-f1-from-2012/

I am so ******* pissed off right now it's unreal.

[xxMATTGxx]

I'm so annoyed as well, we don't even have sky sports and I doubt my parents will buy it just for the sake of one sport which isn't even on for the full year.

[Ajthedragon]

Knowing them it will be spread across the two sky sports channels. That costs £25 a month on virgin? Not gonna happen for me.

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o yeah hamilton fastest hehehe fp1

[xxMATTGxx]

Sky have been trying to buy the TV rights from us for a long time, but we won’t because they are not free-to-air broadcasters. With their viewing figures it would be almost impossible for teams to find sponsors. That would be suicidal.” - Bernie Ecclestone, May 2011.

Gotta love how things change! <_<

[beth]

Gotta love how things change! <_<

i think it's disgusting. my grandad loves f1, he watches every single race, has all little replica cars, he's loved it since he was a little boy. so 70 years of dedication to a sport and now he won't be able to enjoy it because he can't afford sky? it's a sham.

[Deak]

I think its terrible!

The audience figures will drop, we will have adverts back again... On the plus side Bernie gets more money :/

Keep it on the bbc for me!

[Ajthedragon]

I think its terrible!

The audience figures will drop, we will have adverts back again... On the plus side Bernie gets more money :/

Keep it on the bbc for me!

On the one and only plus side... no adverts on sky sports!

I honestly can't wait to see how this pans out. The teams won't be happy.

[xxMATTGxx]

On the one and only plus side... no adverts on sky sports!

I honestly can't wait to see how this pans out. The teams won't be happy.

The teams may just go with it as there more money involved.

3933+ comments have been made on this so far:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/sporteditors/2011/07/f1_coverage_to_be_shared_betwe.html

[DPS]

Well if you dont have sky, can always use P2P :) i use it for celtic matchs ect that aint on TV.

[Suspective]

I've got Sky as in our household we are always watching the football and the cricket. So I'm not really that bothered. I really do like the BBC's coverage and its the best we've ever seen in the UK but I'm sure Sky will innovate and do even more features and give viewers more information so to speak (like they have done with the Cricket)

Latest news is that both BBC/Sky will be sharing resources, facilities and even commentators. The only difference really is that BBC/Sky will have different presentation staff. JH will be staying at BBC though as he's one of their contracted presenters (not just for F1)

I'm really hoping that Sky can get some good pundits if not EJ and DC.

[brandon]

I'm interested to see how this will work in conjunction with the football season. Given that Sky Sports usually show Premier League matches at 12:45pm on Saturday, 1:30pm and 4:00pm on Sunday. Apart from in the Summer I imagine that it'll probably be on SS2 if not 3 and 4. Not sure how that's going to be lucrative for Sky.

[Suspective]

I'm interested to see how this will work in conjunction with the football season. Given that Sky Sports usually show Premier League matches at 12:45pm on Saturday, 1:30pm and 4:00pm on Sunday. Apart from in the Summer I imagine that it'll probably be on SS2 if not 3 and 4. Not sure how that's going to be lucrative for Sky.

I agree with you regarding the lucrativeness of the deal. Just by looking at the 'Save BBC F1' pages and message boards not many people seem that interested in buying Sky Sports but I am sure that will change.

They must be able to make space for it - as they have promised to show practice, qualifying and the race. They have the rights for it and they've paid a lot so I am pretty sure they will just get rid of Speedway and the little things like WWE. Channel number isn't a real problem.

[xxMATTGxx]

Great race, very well done to Jenson and McLaren. Shame about Lewis but hey ho!

[Suspective]

An absolutely brilliant race which had me on the edge of the sofa throughout. There were some brilliant calls by McLaren and Jenson really needed the points as he's far off the mark at the moment due to mechanical and pit stop problems in the last two races.

I'm just hoping he can get another win or two and take Alonso in the championship at the very least by the end of the season! :D

What a brilliant way to celebrate your 200th race and 5 year maiden race win anniversary.

[Catzsy]

Great race. Jenson deserved the win. Di resta did well to come 7th too.

[Deak]

Di Resta did really well getting 7th!

Shame about Lewis not winning, but a great win for JB in the end :)

Vettel still 88 points in the lead ... But, its a great battle for 2nd in championship!

[Ajthedragon]

So sad that Lewis didn't win - McLaren once again faltering their drivers.

Lewis's engineer must be on thin ice at the moment.

[DPS]

tbh Lewis doesnt look happy in McLaren, I'd love him to go to redbull, I know theres alot of stuff being said, and that redbull have said, that both there drivers are happy, but Seb is going to win this year and its pretty obvs tbh. unless he atleast comes 7th or something every race, from now on.

I see Seb quitting redbull, and Lewis going to redbull. I belive someone will leave farrari, likely to be massa, and im not sure who they would want, but my bet is Seb.

These are just rumours ect ect, but that means a spot in McLaren, i'd see Paul Di Resta going to McLaren. The fact hes going better than alot of the vets ect ect, and it helps that lewis's dad is his manager.

But we will soon see.

Aslong as mark doesnt leave redbull im happy :)

[StefanWolves]

Should have been a McLaren 1-2, terrible stewarding decision yet again

[Ajthedragon]

I have to say the stewards decision was extremely harsh imo. Di Resta didn't exactly lose a lot of time and it didn't alter his race in the slightest?

[CJW93]

I hate the summer break!

[j0rd]

What am I going to do on my Saturdays and Sundays until the Belgian :(

[CJW93]

Just lucky the football season is back

[Deak]

I hate the summer break!


Just lucky the football season is back

I fully agree with both comments!

[Suspective]

I know right.

There isn't even any real gossip in the F1 world which is a rarity.

Agreed about the football season. I'm watching Chelsea now on Sky Sports. :P

[CJW93]

Not too long to go now though :D

[Ajthedragon]

Hamilton needs to get at least 4 wins this season! :P

Hoping for rain in Spa.

[Ajthedragon]

Spa this weekend yay! So excited! :D

[Ajthedragon]

Rumour has it that Heidfeld will be replaced by Bruno Senna at Lotus-Renault this weekend.

[Suspective]

Rumour has it that Heidfeld will be replaced by Bruno Senna at Lotus-Renault this weekend.

Bruno Senna is terrible imo. Heifield isn't doing a to bad job.

[Ajthedragon]

Bruno Senna is terrible imo. Heifield isn't doing a to bad job.

He's no Kubica that's for sure!

[Deak]

Yey, the return of F1 :D

I hate the summer break!

[CJW93]

Roll on 9am Friday :D

[Suspective]

Roll on 9am Friday :D

Totally :D

I love being off on practice day, means I can sit back, relax and watch a day of coverage.

[DPS]

Senna is back. :(

[Ajthedragon]

Can't wait until tomorrow!

[Ajthedragon]

Senna done an amazing job in qualifying for Renault!

Vettel leading Hamilton on the front row - gonna be a brilliant race! I can't help but wonder if Hamilton's car hadn't been damaged what he could have achieved and maybe knocked Vettel to 2nd!

Guess we shall fine out tomorrow!

[N!ck]

Maldonado should've been penalised more severely IMO.

[Suspective]

What did everybody think of the race yesterday?

Brilliant drive by Jenson, shame about Lewis though. Hopefully McLaren can come back on challenge for some wins. The championships over now, I'd say unless Vettel somehow gets ruled out for the rest of the season with injury or something. Which I can't see happening.

Might as well challenge for the odd win and start focusing on 2012. I'd love a competitive season next year. :P

[Deak]

It was a decent race & as you say shame about Lewis... But that happens in racing!
Vettel surely has won the title again... So now the focus is on the battle for 2nd place.

[Ajthedragon]

Jenson has been driving so much better than Lewis this year! Lewis needs to watch his back if he wants it to remain 'his' team.

Jenson my driver of the day, easily. I think he could of easily won had he started near the front, his set-up was perfect. Lewis's had the worst straight-line speed ever! :S

[Suspective]

Rumor has it Red Bull's second team (Torro Rosso) is being sold in time for Monza.

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/scuderia-toro-rosso-ownership/

The group wanting to buy is the same company which owns Manchester City FC and also owns a share in Mercedes GP.

It would certainly stop the confusion with livery. I'm unsure why they'd sell it though, seeing its being used for Red Bull's young drivers presumably. Even though I suppose they've got Vettel from TR. I'm pretty sure that if the FIA hadn't outlawed 'customer cars' a couple of years back they'd still be going reasonably strong under the Red Bull banner.

We await further info though :D

[Suspective]

Appears the Heidfeld-Renault saga has come to an end after an 'amicable' settlement.

In a way I feel a bit sorry for the guy, he wasn't a to bad racer especially when he was at BMW Sauber. I just guess he isn't a top racer, and has trouble leading a team as the 'Lead Driver' which Renault seem to want. It also looks like Renualt have shifted some of the blame for their bad car onto Nick. They need to face the facts, they are more of a midfield team at least at the moment with the top 3 and Mercedes who have superior driver line-ups.

Anyway, lets see how Bruno Senna does. It'll certainly be interesting to see how he performs in a midfield car compared to a rubbish HRT.

Looking forward to Monza :P

More info; http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/14770449.stm

[Ajthedragon]

Good to see Toro Rosso having new owners. They can finally stride to become a better team, with drivers picked not just to suit the senior Red Bull team.

And shame on Heidfeld, but frankly he has been bad of late anyway. Good luck to Bruno.

[DPS]

I only really care about Webber, hes so easy to like, i hate Seb ;/

[Ajthedragon]

McLaren looking good for a win this weekend.

[Deak]

McLaren looking good for a win this weekend.

Hopefully with a 1-2... With Lewis the winner :)

[Ajthedragon]

Hopefully with a 1-2... With Lewis the winner :)

I hope! He needs a boost, as do the team! But Jenson is struggling with balance...

[Ajthedragon]

Red Bull fastest in practice. McLaren and Ferrari oddly lacking. I think fuel loads were high for them as they were very much in the mix with the mercs.

[Ajthedragon]

Vettel won again ffs! :(

[Deak]

Vettel won again ffs! :(

I know that bits boring now... But take him out & the rest of the drivers seem to be having a good battle with each other!

Let the battle for 2nd commence! :D

[Ajthedragon]

I know that bits boring now... But take him out & the rest of the drivers seem to be having a good battle with each other!

Let the battle for 2nd commence! :D

Lewis for the second! That is if he stops crashing..........

[Meerkat.$]

Hope mclaren own the race this weekend, if they dont its all over.

[Ajthedragon]

*next. Looking forward to it though. SG has a fantastic race although this years could be the last on this track layout due to rumours it will be moved to the outskirts!

[Zak]

Uhhh I hate waiting more than a week for a GP. :(

[Ajthedragon]

Uhhh I hate waiting more than a week for a GP. :(

IKR! Still I guess we have to think of the drivers. :(

[Zak]

I wish the grand prix was every week all year round. I just love watching it, have done ever since i was a kid. I get wayy too excited when it's on :P My dad even said he'll take me to the Monaco GP in the next few years! Been to Silverstone already :)

[Ajthedragon]

I wish I at Silverstone in 2008 when Hamilton dominated. Went last year and it was epic (Lewis came second)!

BRING ON 2012. ;)

[xxMATTGxx]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEUVZXR18_4

[Ajthedragon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEUVZXR18_4

Wow, now that's bad sportsmanship.

Stop being so slow and maybe Lewis wouldn't have to keep overtaking you! ;)

[xxMATTGxx]

Wow, now that's bad sportsmanship.

Stop being so slow and maybe Lewis wouldn't have to keep overtaking you! ;)

Wouldn't be surprised if Lewis hit him but he kept his calm. Massa has some serious problems against him.

[Zak]

Never saw that video, I know Massa thought it was Lewis's fault because they interviewed him about it. I think he really wants to perform to keep his place at Ferrari and things like that happening to him really aren't helping. So he's starting to show his frustration.

I've never liked Massa, and to be honest the race stewards are really really harsh to Lewis, ALL THE TIME. In that instance I thought he deserved a drive-thru purely because Massa lost out so much from it. Then again, if no one ever tried to overtake.. it wouldn't really be racing would it..

[Ajthedragon]

Penalisation for racing. Sounds about right.

[Deak]

I reckon Lewis was hard done by as he was just racing... Anyway the championship is still up for grabs... Oh wait thats for 2nd place :/
Congrats to seb... again!

[Ajthedragon]

The 2009-present regulations have really made the cars quite different in terms of pace to eachother. Hopefully they'll close the gap to the bulls soon.

McLaren need a constructors... badly.

[Zak]

Guys like Hamilton, Alonso and Button ARE F1. Even though I hate Fernando :P

anyway! Force India. Very pleased with how they're doing, both Sutil and Di Resta are performing fantastic. Seems everyone praises Di Resta as it's his first season in F1. He is driving great but Sutil is still ahead in the driver's championship by 8 points.. I wonder if their car is just doing well or it's actually the drivers?

Personally I'd love to see Paul in a better car.

[Ajthedragon]

Paul should of done well in Canada and Monaco had he not made a rookie mistakes. He's a brilliant driver, and the Force India is the fifth fastest car at the moment.

I hope he both beats Sutil and that Force India can get fifth in the constructors. (The next up-and-coming Red Bull!?)

[Zak]

Paul should of done well in Canada and Monaco had he not made a rookie mistakes. He's a brilliant driver, and the Force India is the fifth fastest car at the moment.

I hope he both beats Sutil and that Force India can get fifth in the constructors. (The next up-and-coming Red Bull!?)

If Adrian Newey goes to Force India, then anything is possible :P

[Ajthedragon]

If Adrian Newey goes to Force India, then anything is possible :P

One things for sure, they have better drivers than Red Bull. (Plus Hulkenburg!)

[Zak]

One things for sure, they have better drivers than Red Bull. (Plus Hulkenburg!)

I'd love to see Hamilton and Alonso in a Red Bull. :)

[Ajthedragon]

I'd love to see Hamilton and Alonso in a Red Bull. :)

Reminds me of McLaren '07.

It was the dream team really, McLaren should have won the constructors by a large margin!

[xxMATTGxx]

Well done to Jenson for winning the GP and I guess also a well done to Seb for winning the championship once again.

[Deak]

Congratulations to Vettel for winning back to back championships ... Lets now focus on who will get 2nd!
Well done to JB for winning the race too :)

[Suspective]

Just finished watching the forum.

Brilliant race by Jenson. I'm really hoping he can mount a good challenge for next year's title.

[xxMATTGxx]

Well Done to Lewis for getting 2nd place and also defending very well from Mark. It's also great to see him smile today as yesterday he didn't look too happy at all even though qualifying pole place.

Congrats to Red Bull and Vettel once again and Lol @ Alonso when he told his team: "I give up, i give up"

[DPS]

F1 is getting boring this is why i stopped watching years ago, because the same person would win over and over again.

[Ajthedragon]

Lewis got his mojo back! :D

Great to see him showing Jenson up, as he should be, and what an amazing pole position lap yesterday (out of nowhere?!) and a well-deserved 2nd place today! Shame about the under steer both McLaren's suffered!

[Deak]

Just seem the highlights on BBC 3 & it looked like a brill race, especially between Lewis & Webber!
Congratulations to RBR for winning both championships .... again!

[Suspective]

It wasn't a bad race. I wish Jenson could of meddled with the front runners a bit more though but a part from that its good to see Lewis back on the offensive, hopefully it isn't just temporarily.

Anyway bring on the inaugural Indian GP :P

Shame they've spent all that money though, and both titles are wrapped up.

[Ajthedragon]

Rumour has it Nico Hulkenburg has got a contract with Force India for next year, replacing Sutil.

If so... YAY!!!! ;)

Also, looking forward to India this weekend!

[Ajthedragon]

Lol @ Massa today, can't even keep up with Alonso even when he cuts the corners too much.

Elsewhere, well done for turning in on Hamilton.

And another boring race dominated by Vettel! Bring back Bridgestones please! :(

[xxMATTGxx]

Lol @ Massa today, can't even keep up with Alonso even when he cuts the corners too much.

Elsewhere, well done for turning in on Hamilton.

And another boring race dominated by Vettel! Bring back Bridgestones please! :(

Something really needs to happen next year, I don't want the same team winning nearly every bloody race. But I don't know how much of F1 I will watch in 2012 due to the Sky deal but I shall find other ways.

[Deak]

Something really needs to happen next year, I don't want the same team winning nearly every bloody race. But I don't know how much of F1 I will watch in 2012 due to the Sky deal but I shall find other ways.

Agreed something needs to happen next year!
Internet job when on sky i reckon :)

[Suspective]

If the other teams sorted qualifying out, it might be better as that way Seb Vettel wouldn't be able to storm off into the distance at every opportunity.

[Ajthedragon]

Something really needs to happen next year, I don't want the same team winning nearly every bloody race. But I don't know how much of F1 I will watch in 2012 due to the Sky deal but I shall find other ways.

Luckily my dad has sky sports, but I'm far from happy!

These Pirellis are boring me now! There is no more overtaking than there were on the bridgestones now the teams are on top of them!

[Suspective]

Very close quali. I was gutted when neither Lewis or Jenson could get on pole, it was looking so close and then Vettel comes in and takes pole once again.

I'm really hoping we'll have an exciting race and not one where Seb drives into the sunset without a fight.

[Catzsy]

Very close quali. I was gutted when neither Lewis or Jenson could get on pole, it was looking so close and then Vettel comes in and takes pole once again.

I'm really hoping we'll have an exciting race and not one where Seb drives into the sunset without a fight.

Same. I am hoping that at least one of them gets him at the start and as you say have an exciting race.

[Deak]

Hopefully his engine stalls & he falls back in the pack! Hope lewis wins today, or if not button!

[Zak]

Mark Webber is just so bad, he makes Vettel look even better.

Vettel was 2 tenths behind at the end of the 2nd sector, yet he manages to find that and a further 2 tenths to take pole. That CAR is just untouchable. Now it would be interesting if alonso/hamilton/button were in a red bull too.

[xxMATTGxx]

It's so great to see someone different win a race! Fantastic that Lewis was able to win this, big congratulations to him and the McLaren team.

[Deak]

Vettel DNF, about time, lol :)

Great race, glad Lewis won!

Just Brazil to go and then it will be the end of another season!

[Zak]

That all appeared so staged. I can't remember hardly any punctures, seems funny he gets one on like the first corner. Anyone else think he looked really mardy just before he went off to race? maybe he just came from a meeting with Bernie. After all he has made his money promoting f1 and no one likes to see one driver win 24/7, could be bad on ratings :P

Think about it! :P

[Ajthedragon]

That all appeared so staged. I can't remember hardly any punctures, seems funny he gets one on like the first corner. Anyone else think he looked really mardy just before he went off to race? maybe he just came from a meeting with Bernie. After all he has made his money promoting f1 and no one likes to see one driver win 24/7, could be bad on ratings :P

Think about it! :P

I'm thinking and that is the stupidest theory ever. As if they're going to put £10,000,000 worth of car into a wall to please Bernie.

He had a puncture, tough.

He's not the first!

---------- Post added 13-11-2011 at 06:46 PM ----------

PLUS YAY LEWIS WON!!! :D:D:D

[Zak]

Since Bernie is worth 2.62 billion alone that's not so stupid. Even in 94 they paid mansell 900,000 a race.. The damage on that car I shouldn't imagine wouldn't cost that much especially in f1 terms.

TV ratings would go up substantially!

[DPS]

No point in watching it now in my books... seasons over LOL untill next year when the ***** wins again.

[xxMATTGxx]

Since Bernie is worth 2.62 billion alone that's not so stupid. Even in 94 they paid mansell 900,000 a race.. The damage on that car I shouldn't imagine wouldn't cost that much especially in f1 terms.

TV ratings would go up substantially!

No, just no.


No point in watching it now in my books... seasons over LOL untill next year when the ***** wins again.

I see where you are coming from but hey ho, it's still on so you may as well watch it since it will be the last time the BBC will show such live coverage for a few years. Apart from the odd races they are covering.

[Ajthedragon]

The race did make me wonder... what if Vettel wasn't in F1? Surely we'd all think the McLaren was dominant, given Webber has been performing poorly this year.

Still we know that isn't the case. Brilliant year for both Vettel and the Red Bull team.

[Ajthedragon]

De La Rosa signs with HRT for two years.

Another seat filled with a no-talent.

[Ajthedragon]

Well done Jenson on getting second in the championship.

Yet more bad luck for Lewis, but oh well...

And well done to Force India for what was a brilliant race for them!

[Suspective]

Yeah it was brilliant by Force India. I like Sauber and Force India in the midfield.

Seems like all the gearbox problems were happening this weekend.

Anyway, good one for Jenson - hopefully it'll give him the confidence and what not to carry his performance this season forward into next year and mount a realistic title challenge.

Good year, my highlight was camping at Silverstone and watching all the events something I'll be doing again next year too.

[Deak]

Good race again!

Glad Jenson got 3rd today... and 2nd in the final championship table!
Lewis was unlucky again, but hopefully next season he will be back next year highly motivated and ready to battle it out with Jenson!
Glad Webber finally won a race this year, thanks to Vettel having a problem and moving over.

Well, roll on March next year for the 1st of 20 races in the new season.

10 live on Beeb & 10 on Sky... - thought it would have been more on Sky, but thats not so bad (as long as you've got sky)

ROLL ON NEXT YEAR!

[Suspective]

Martin Brundle is moving over to Sky, looks like BBC 5 Live commentator David Croft will be partnering him in the commentary box.

Lee McKenzie, Jake Humphrey and David Coulthard are staying put at the BBC. Not sure on EJ. Looks like Ted is also moving over to Sky Sports F1. Bit of a shame seeing the whole F1 team split over two channels though, seeing they've been so great together.

Anyway, bring on Sky. Its looking as if the Austin Grand Prix will be cancelled, meaning Sky will show all 19 live (9 exclusively) with the BBC showing 10 and also airing extended highlights (differing, depending where the race is held)

Can't wait till next year especially since I'm going to Silverstone again (as I've already mentioned) :P

[Suspective]

Kimi Raikkonen is returning to F1 with Lotus Renault GP.

http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/7339986/The-Iceman-Is-Back-Kimi-Joins-Renault

Looks like Lotus (as they will be known next year) are trying to keep on the backs of the Top 4 with Mercedes now looking to be serious contenders. Not sure how successful his return will be, but hopefully it'll make next year more interesting.

[Deak]

Always like Raikkonen... So... glad hes returned! He should do well with Renault / Lotus too!

[Ajthedragon]

Let's hope he doesn't do a Schumacher on us. Not that you and tell with a Lotus Renault these days...

[Ajthedragon]

http://www.yallaf1.com/2011/12/11/raikkonen-injured-racing-snowmobile/

(http://www.yallaf1.com/2011/12/11/raikkonen-injured-racing-snowmobile/)Lol when will Renault/Lotus learn!

Luckily he only hurt his hand!

[Oleh]

So when are they going to give schumy something other than a soapbox? I'd rather him actually have some form of chance than none.

[Ajthedragon]

So when are they going to give schumy something other than a soapbox? I'd rather him actually have some form of chance than none.

Rosberg has thrashed him in the past 2 years. Give them a good car and he will continue to do so!

[Zak]

Rosberg has thrashed him in the past 2 years. Give them a good car and he will continue to do so!

Agree! Schumacher is just past it I'm afraid.

Glad to see Raikkonen coming back, lets hope he can prove himself to be one of the top drivers again in formula one. Interested to see who else will be racing alongside him, I'm thinking Senna.

[Ajthedragon]

Agree! Schumacher is just past it I'm afraid.

Glad to see Raikkonen coming back, lets hope he can prove himself to be one of the top drivers again in formula one. Interested to see who else will be racing alongside him, I'm thinking Senna.

Grosjean will be. Confirmed last week.

[Zak]

Grosjean will be. Confirmed last week.

Ouch, prefer Kubica. I hope he still has a place when his hand is better.

Grosjean had his chance! Not impressed!!

[Ajthedragon]

Ouch, prefer Kubica. I hope he still has a place when his hand is better.

Grosjean had his chance! Not impressed!!

Yeah but since then he has dominantly won the GP2 title.

Kubica will start his rehabilitation with Ferrari next year, possibly as a replacement for Felipe Massa is 2013.

[Catzsy]

Yeah but since then he has dominantly won the GP2 title.

Kubica will start his rehabilitation with Ferrari next year, possibly as a replacement for Felipe Massa is 2013.

Is that for definite?

[Ajthedragon]

Is that for definite?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-2065356/Robert-Kubica-wanted-Ferrari-replace-Felipe-Massa-2013-Formula-One-season.html

[Zak]

That's awesome news.

I love Kubica, hate Massa. Not overly keen on Senna or Petrov

Thanks for the news AJ, you know so much about f1 :P

[Deak]

Well thats great that Kubica will be back in 2013 and with Ferrari which will mean that he will have a good car - so should move prove better in the overall season due to a better car.

Massa must not be happy ... so he knows that whatever he does in the 2012 season he will be out looking for a new team!

Anyway roll on the new season! :D

[Deak]

Toro Rosso have named Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne as their drivers for the 2012 Formula 1 season.


Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari make way as the team name an all-new line-up for the first time since their debut in 2006.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/16187987.stm

So a new line up for the team, looks like we may not be seeing some of the drivers in 2012 who were in the 2011 season

[Ajthedragon]

Toro Rosso have named Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne as their drivers for the 2012 Formula 1 season.


Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari make way as the team name an all-new line-up for the first time since their debut in 2006.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/16187987.stm

So a new line up for the team, looks like we may not be seeing some of the drivers in 2012 who were in the 2011 season

I bet Alguersuari will move to HRT. They always wanted to be more "spanish". Although a surprising decision by Toro Rosso...!

Also it's not definite Kubica is moving to Ferrari it's rumours. Let's not get too excited.

Furthermore Mercedes has been renamed Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team.

[Zak]

I hate Ricciardo. :@

[Ajthedragon]

Hulkenburg is back! Force India confirmed him and Di Resta as their drivers today.

http://www.yallaf1.com/2011/12/16/force-india-confirm-di-resta-and-hulkenberg/

There are now two vacant seats, one at Williams and one at HRT.

My guess is that Sutil will move to Williams, meanwhile Jaime Alguersuari will partner De La Rosa at HRT.

[Deak]

Hulkenburg is back! Force India confirmed him and Di Resta as their drivers today.

http://www.yallaf1.com/2011/12/16/force-india-confirm-di-resta-and-hulkenberg/

There are now two vacant seats, one at Williams and one at HRT.

My guess is that Sutil will move to Williams, meanwhile Jaime Alguersuari will partner De La Rosa at HRT.

Glad di resta is staying with Force India as he had a really good season last year and i think he will improve well in 2012.

I'm sure that Sutil will get a seat and williams would be a good choice.

---

I keep seeing the adverts from Sky advertising the new F1 channel that will be on soon & its really making me wish the season was starting a lot closer than it is

[rld]

I keep seeing the adverts from Sky advertising the new F1 channel that will be on soon & its really making me wish the season was starting a lot closer than it is

Here in Australia foxtel promised one ages ago, never went up on air :\

[Ajthedragon]

Here in Australia foxtel promised one ages ago, never went up on air :\

Sky will though, that's the thing. And it looks bloody awesome! :P

[rld]

I think i may move to England.

[Ajthedragon]

I think i may move to England.

It's a subscription service though. :(

[Ajthedragon]

F1 review, fantastic stuff.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b018zvng/Formula_1_2011_Season_Review/

[Ajthedragon]

I swear this thread is just me now. :(

Bruno Senna confirmed at Williams F1, 18 years after his late uncle Ayrton.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/16587505.stm

Looks like the only remaining seat is at HRT, which is open to the highest bidder. Expect Carlos Slim in a HRT soon! ;)

[Zak]

Yeh I saw that Bruno had the place. Good for him, although he'll never fill the master's shoes.

[Ajthedragon]

We can always hope. He showed good signs in his GP2 days.

[Ajthedragon]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/16678635.stm

Raikkonen makes his first outing in a formula 1 car for two years.

Lotus seem satisfied! :P

[Adam]

I do not watch F1.

Edited by Infectious (Forum Moderator): Please do not make pointless posts!

[Deak]

Not be long now & we will be back watching Formula One again!

Bring it on!

[Ajthedragon]

The new Caterham F1 is hideous. That nose makes me wanna gag. :(

http://www.yallaf1.com/2012/01/26/caterham-ct01-the-pictures-they-didnt-want-you-to-see/

[Deak]

Yes i agree, that car does look a little ugly!

Hopefully once on the track and in the flesh it may look better!

[Ajthedragon]

I thought the McLaren sidepods were hideous but now I've come to accept them. I suppose we will be getting more extreme designs from now on!

[Ajthedragon]

The new Lotus (former Renault) will be called the E20, celebrating twenty years at Enstone.

Also, Bianchi replaces Hulkenburg (who replaced Sutil) as reserve at Force India.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/16763535.stm

[Ajthedragon]

Lol I have 189 posts in this thread.

McLaren boss adamant Lewis is brilliant and last year was just a misfortune and silly mistakes (which it was ;)!!!!).

http://www.yallaf1.com/2012/01/29/whitmarsh-hamilton-is-truly-brilliant-racing-driver/

[xxMATTGxx]

Can't wait to see the McLaren car launch tomorrow!

[Ajthedragon]

McLaren are prepared for legal battles apparently. Prepare to see some innovation! :P

[xxMATTGxx]

McLaren are prepared for legal battles apparently. Prepare to see some innovation! :P

Yeah, that article was removed from Sky as well!

[xxMATTGxx]

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/1328133566.jpg

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/1328163398.jpg

It looks great!

[Deak]

Now that McLaren car looks like a winner :D

Cant wait to see it in full flow ... hopefully with at least 22 other cars behind it due to Lewis & Jenson being in P1 & P2 :D

[Ajthedragon]

It looks very plain in all honesty. Beautiful, but plain. So much for innovation!

'aigo' appears to have been removed from the cars too.

[xxMATTGxx]

It looks very plain in all honesty. Beautiful, but plain. So much for innovation!

'aigo' appears to have been removed from the cars too.

Plain can be good, it's part of it's beauty!

[Ajthedragon]

Plain can be good, it's part of it's beauty!

I want speed not beauty! ;)

[xxMATTGxx]

I want speed not beauty! ;)

Let's hope it does have the speed we are hoping for! I wonder how many other teams will have that ugly looking nose

[Ajthedragon]

Let's hope it does have the speed we are hoping for! I wonder how many other teams will have that ugly looking nose

Sauber do apparently.

McLaren will easily be the best looking car if they all do!

[Ajthedragon]

Ferrari are snowed in! Thus they be not be doing their promotional filming tomorrow. ;)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula-one/16853552

[Ajthedragon]

Force India & Ferrari to unveil their cars today.

ALSO JUST RELEASED.

Karthikeyan to be pair De La Rosa at HRT.

http://hispaniaracing.com/news.php?nid=622

[xxMATTGxx]

Ferrari's 2012 Car:

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/1328277847.jpg

Force India's 2012 Car:

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/1328297099.jpg

[Zak]

Beat me to posting the sahara india or w.e they called nows car Matt :P You're fast.

[N!ck]

These two-level noses do look awful.

[xxMATTGxx]

Lotus F1:

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3923/arton84057f968.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/ibglnc.jpg

They also put this video on youtube:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjgSaYQ_GeY

[xxMATTGxx]

Sauber:

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/HajV5.jpg

[xxMATTGxx]

RedBull:

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/kT3zS.jpg

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/w8lu5.jpg

[Ajthedragon]

Lotus F1:

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3923/arton84057f968.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/ibglnc.jpg

They also put this video on youtube:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjgSaYQ_GeY

This looks quite nice. Although I want Force India to beat them! ;)


Sauber:

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/HajV5.jpg

Looks like someone forgot to paint bits of it. :S


RedBull:

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/kT3zS.jpg

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/w8lu5.jpg

Some nice holes in that Red Bull, otherwise likewise the McLaren it is much of the same.

[xxMATTGxx]

People are starting to wonder if McLaren took the right choice with the nose. But I guess we will wait and see!

Anyway Toro Rosso:

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg878/scaled.php?tn=0&server=878&filename=uukwl.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[Ajthedragon]

McLaren have had the low nose for three years, it's part of their design. The regulations were quite good to them in effect. It also explains all the funky shapes present on their wings and nobody elses!

[xxMATTGxx]

Williams:

http://cdn.images.autosport.com/editorial/1328604396.jpg

[Ajthedragon]

Williams:

http://cdn.images.autosport.com/editorial/1328604396.jpg

Again, more of the same.

I was expecting more innovation this year! :P

On the testing side, the McLaren is a good on longer stints on harder tyres!

[Ajthedragon]

Ferrari appear to be off the pace! :D

http://www.yallaf1.com/2012/02/09/ferrari-admit-frustration-by-lack-of-early-performance-in-f2012/

[Ajthedragon]

All is not as happy as it seems at McLaren.

http://www.yallaf1.com/2012/02/16/off-the-record-hamilton-is-disappointed-with-the-mclaren-mp4-27/

Appears to be suffering from low rear down force, the problem that plagued them in 2010.

[Ajthedragon]

Petrov replaces Trulli at Caterham.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/17042953

Caterham 'dumping' him according to the BBC title. Poor guy, doesn't deserve to go to landfill.

[Ajthedragon]

http://www.yallaf1.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mercedesw03.jpg

Mercedes in it's shake-down test at Silverstone.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTr-G6F1XTc

[Ajthedragon]

The general consensus seems to be that Red Bull are fastest closely followed by McLaren, and that Red Bull have an advantage in slow corners while McLaren are dominant in faster ones.

Looks like we're set for a brilliant season!

http://www.yallaf1.com/2012/02/29/red-bull-leads-mclaren-so-far-claims-wurz/

[Deak]

Saw the first show on the new Sky F1 channel earlier tonight..., looked decent enough!
I liked it when Martin Brundle got access to speak to Di Resta whilst he was on a test run!
Just hope that the main programme when the races are on ae good!

Roll on Melbourne next weekend... Just a shame the race is early in the morning & i'll still be in bed!

[Deak]

So, the season starts tonight / tomorrow morning (whatever you wanna call it) @ 1am on Sky with Free practice 1 at Melbourne.

Possible first time we see a bit of the true potential the cars will have!

Can say i wont be awake at that time but will be watching the replays @9.30am Friday morning!

FORMULA ONE IS BACK! :D

[Ajthedragon]

Woo! Go Hamilton and Hulkenburg! :D

[Oleh]

Woooo PRACTICE Woooo

[Oleh]

http://i.imgur.com/clQPi.png

End of P1 times.

[Oleh]

Practice 1 results
http://i.imgur.com/Sptm3.png
Practice 2 results
http://i.imgur.com/VPD2p.png

[xxMATTGxx]

McLaren 1-2, fantastic performance from Lewis. A lotus Renault is 3rd as well, I've missed this sport so much and I'm glad it's back!

Q3:

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/p1hLq.png

[Ajthedragon]

I love Sky Sports F1. It's better than the beeb from what I see!

A fantastic 1-2. Let's hope Hamilton takes the chequered flag from Button tomorrow! :)

2012's gonna be a cracker! :D

[Blinger]

So that wads great race. Shame webber didn't make the podium!
the first corner was intense and button just had a fantastic day :)

[Oleh]

http://i.imgur.com/szPby.png

Woke up at half 7 instead of half five so only caught final lap :(

[Ajthedragon]

Bad luck for Hamilton as usual. Had he pulled in front I genuinely believe he would of won. Nevertheless a result for McLaren is far from something to be disappointed about! :D

[Deak]

Yep, unlucky for Lewis during the race with the pit stop & safety car! Still at least he came 3rd which is still an excellent start to 2012!

Looks like this year will be a battle between Red Bulls & the McLarens ... but obviously thats what is looks like from race 1.

Roll on next weekend & race number 2 !

[xxMATTGxx]

Another McLaren 1-2! Congratulations to both the McLaren drivers and the team. Hopefully Lewis will have a great race tomorrow.

Q3:

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/Ziy7J.png

[Deak]

I hope Lewis gets a good get away this weekend and wins the race, closely followed by Jenson!

Should be a great race again ... I hope!

[xxMATTGxx]

Big well done for Sergio Perez, I wasn't actually expecting him to get 2nd. He could of won it as well, very well deserved! Bit of confusion near the end for Vettel:

One moment it was like: Stop the car, stop the car need to retire
Next minute: STAY OUT, STAY OUT
Minute after that that: STOP THE CAR, STOP THE CAR - EMERGENCY!

[Deak]

Big well done for Sergio Perez, I wasn't actually expecting him to get 2nd. He could of won it as well, very well deserved! Bit of confusion near the end for Vettel:

One moment it was like: Stop the car, stop the car need to retire
Next minute: STAY OUT, STAY OUT
Minute after that that: STOP THE CAR, STOP THE CAR - EMERGENCY!

Yes totally agree, what a great race - especially for Sergio Perez!

Thought that was funny with Vettel & his radio, come in - stay out - STOP EMERGENCY! lmao :P

Also wasn't expecting to see Alonso leading the championship table!

[Ajthedragon]

Surprised to hear Group Lotus ending it's ties with the Lotus Renault Team after just one year. Hope it doesn't effect their speed.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/98628

[Suspective]

Wow. I didn't see that one coming. I really don't see the appeal in the Lotus name though and I bet they'll be changing it again next season.

Anyway role on China its felt like so long since the Malaysian GP now. :P