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Posted: 11/2/2014 11:51:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:Shit like this just didn't happen before NASCAR sensationalized it. Quote HistoryQuoted:Shit like this just didn't happen before NASCAR sensationalized it. el oh el 
Racing is too damn dangerous to be pissed off enough to swing at someone.. I would bench one of my drivers if they acted like that, because I would sincerely question their decision making skills while driving. You can keep milquetoast guys like ROS. I want guys with some fire and a set of balls. |
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Posted: 11/3/2014 8:41:45 AM EDT
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Very fun race. Hamilton was clearly the man with the car, skills, and strategy today.
Mid-pack racing was great to see, lots of great passing. I have to say that Vettel had the drive of the day in the second half of the race. Something in his car turned on and he was off. Guys who had pics from the race, thank you, they were awesome. I hate admitting this, but with 50 points in the last race it's going to be interesting. I still think it's stupid. If you want to argue F1 vs NASCAR please take it to this thread as it doesn't belong here. Lastly, I hate all of the cowboy hats they wear during the USGP. P.S. I really don't like how Mario Andretti is always the guy they drag out as the face of American motorsport. Indy and F1 he's everywhere. I'm not trying to take anything away from his accomplishments, but why can't we get Dan Gurney up there? |
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Posted: 11/3/2014 8:59:01 AM EDT
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Perez has a 7 place grid penalty next weekend.
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Posted: 11/3/2014 10:08:00 AM EDT
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Perez has a 7 place grid penalty next weekend. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1ea_B6CcAAuYeK.jpg:large Perez is an amateur with no business in F1. He made a totally rookie mistake there and ended up taking out Sutil with his stupidity. He belongs back in some F3 series or go karts. |
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Posted: 11/3/2014 11:07:18 AM EDT
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Lastly, I hate all of the cowboy hats they wear during the USGP. So does Kimi 
But really, the marketing team at the track really tries too hard to remind everyone we are in Texas. A few of the drivers think its fun, but most are either confused by the hats, or just uninterested. |
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Posted: 11/3/2014 12:15:07 PM EDT
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Thanks for the pics! |
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Posted: 11/3/2014 7:21:43 PM EDT
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Brad Keselowski + punch to the face = Sebastian Vettel
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Posted: 11/3/2014 7:40:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Brad Keselowski + punch to the face = Sebastian Vettel https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1h3mG2CQAEyc6S.jpg:large thats hilarious. |
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Posted: 11/3/2014 8:59:36 PM EDT
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P.S. I really don't like how Mario Andretti is always the guy they drag out as the face of American motorsport. Indy and F1 he's everywhere. I'm not trying to take anything away from his accomplishments, but why can't we get Dan Gurney up there? Ya, I totally agree about Andretti, and the cowboy hats. |
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Posted: 11/3/2014 9:32:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: el oh el http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz190/meansartin/Mobile%20Uploads/Daytona-fight_zps3frx6ro8.jpg http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz190/meansartin/Mobile%20Uploads/RBR-Turkish-GP-crash_zpsdfu10p8m.jpg You can keep milquetoast guys like ROS. I want guys with some fire and a set of balls. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted:Shit like this just didn't happen before NASCAR sensationalized it. el oh el http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz190/meansartin/Mobile%20Uploads/Daytona-fight_zps3frx6ro8.jpg http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz190/meansartin/Mobile%20Uploads/RBR-Turkish-GP-crash_zpsdfu10p8m.jpg Racing is too damn dangerous to be pissed off enough to swing at someone.. I would bench one of my drivers if they acted like that, because I would sincerely question their decision making skills while driving. You can keep milquetoast guys like ROS. I want guys with some fire and a set of balls. It just makes me sick that a fairly respectable racing series like NASCAR of yesteryear has resorted to shit like this for ratings... It has turned itself into the WWE of racing, and has made Americans again look like the laughingstock of the racing world... and the young guys see this shit and emulate it.. and we end up with a kid splattered all over a dirt track by a sprint car. I would have no problem if Gordon had hung back and T-boned BK on track for his crap driving, but the purse swinging bitch fight at the end? Heh...
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Posted: 11/3/2014 11:49:51 PM EDT
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Hell of a haul on the autographs! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I was able to snag some pretty good autographs this weekend: The poster was signed by Nico Hulkenberg, I also got Driver Cards from Hulkenberg (they handed it to me with the poster), Daniil Kvyat, and Sergio Perez. The small packet next to Hulkenberg's Drivers Card was signed by Vettel. The program was signed by Nico Rosberg http://i.imgur.com/AXX4mVT.jpg Hell of a haul on the autographs! The only one I didn't get that I wanted was Hamilton. There were some "scheduling issues" so he arrived after Rosberg and couldn't stay long enough to do the autograph session the way it was planned. I'm pretty sure they just didn't want to be on the same stage together. I got a picture of him from about 10 feet away. |
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Posted: 11/3/2014 11:57:28 PM EDT
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Perez is an amateur with no business in F1. He made a totally rookie mistake there and ended up taking out Sutil with his stupidity. He belongs back in some F3 series or go karts. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Perez has a 7 place grid penalty next weekend. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1ea_B6CcAAuYeK.jpg:large Perez is an amateur with no business in F1. He made a totally rookie mistake there and ended up taking out Sutil with his stupidity. He belongs back in some F3 series or go karts. That's harsh, he made a mistake, who doesn't? I think he's done well with what he has had. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 12:37:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/4/2014 2:29:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhen you consider the money and time put into it, that's a steal. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 4:11:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/4/2014 4:14:22 PM EDT
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http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/report-alonso-s-move-to-mclaren-f1-appears-done-110414
After a frantic period of mystery and speculation, the course of Fernando Alonso's future is now beginning to clear. Multiple authoritative sources are reporting that the Spaniard is definitely headed to McLaren-Honda, on an initial two-year deal to be Danish youngster Kevin Magnussen's teammate. "Could be," team boss Eric Boullier told Spain's Antena 3 when asked about Alonso's future in connection with McLaren, where he drove with Mercedes power in 2007. "He is one of the drivers we have spoken to," the Frenchman admitted. "He is one of the options. "I hope that we have decided before Abu Dhabi, I want it to be done by then, but until now we have not decided." |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 4:37:56 PM EDT
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http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/report-alonso-s-move-to-mclaren-f1-appears-done-110414 After a frantic period of mystery and speculation, the course of Fernando Alonso's future is now beginning to clear. Multiple authoritative sources are reporting that the Spaniard is definitely headed to McLaren-Honda, on an initial two-year deal to be Danish youngster Kevin Magnussen's teammate. "Could be," team boss Eric Boullier told Spain's Antena 3 when asked about Alonso's future in connection with McLaren, where he drove with Mercedes power in 2007. "He is one of the drivers we have spoken to," the Frenchman admitted. "He is one of the options. "I hope that we have decided before Abu Dhabi, I want it to be done by then, but until now we have not decided." I was going to mention that I thought Jenson was done. He has been posting pics (today) of his career on Twitter (first race, last win,etc.), which is very out of character for him |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 5:39:20 PM EDT
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He's car is fast, that's it.
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Hamilton is plainly the best driver in F1 and deserves the championship this year  |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 6:12:05 PM EDT
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With Honda coming to McLaren in 2015 it was thought that Button would be their guy, a chance at Alonso is too much to miss out on perhaps?
Button should go drive with Webber. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 7:01:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He's car is fast, that's it. Quote HistoryQuoted: He's car is fast, that's it. Quoted: Hamilton is plainly the best driver in F1 and deserves the championship this year So, two last place to podium finishes were all about the car? m
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Posted: 11/4/2014 7:41:20 PM EDT
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So, two last place to podium finishes were all about the car? m Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He's car is fast, that's it. Quoted:
Hamilton is plainly the best driver in F1 and deserves the championship this year So, two last place to podium finishes were all about the car? m I think an interesting little anecdote is that Rosberg has not won a race since the clampdown on team radio communications. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 8:43:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think anecdote is that Rosberg has not won a race since the clampdown on team radio communications. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: He's car is fast, that's it. Quoted: Hamilton is plainly the best driver in F1 and deserves the championship this year So, two last place to podium finishes were all about the car? m I think anecdote is that Rosberg has not won a race since the clampdown on team radio communications. But whatever, I've not heard Hamilton throwing his team under the bus with regards to how crap the car is this year, so that's an improvement. Whoever wins it, wins it... I'm happy that Merc can build two good cars, so there's at least some competition, unlike The Red Bull Years. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 8:50:53 PM EDT
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Uhhhh I was hoping that if Alonso was going to McLaren. Button would stay.
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Posted: 11/4/2014 8:53:00 PM EDT
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I don't think ANYONE here would argue that Ham is definitely a better driver than Rosberg... But think on this Warp... Rosberg drove from last to second in Sochi, because he cooked his tires in the first corner.. so his performance matches Hamilton's in that regard. Maybe Nico can step it up and win this year, if he doesn't he's going to be relegated to Barrichello status in the team and he should probably move on. But whatever, I've not heard Hamilton throwing his team under the bus with regards to how crap the car is this year, so that's an improvement.
Whoever wins it, wins it... I'm happy that Merc can build two good cars, so there's at least some competition, unlike The Red Bull Years. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hamilton is plainly the best driver in F1 and deserves the championship this year So, two last place to podium finishes were all about the car? m I think anecdote is that Rosberg has not won a race since the clampdown on team radio communications. I don't think ANYONE here would argue that Ham is definitely a better driver than Rosberg... But think on this Warp... Rosberg drove from last to second in Sochi, because he cooked his tires in the first corner.. so his performance matches Hamilton's in that regard. Maybe Nico can step it up and win this year, if he doesn't he's going to be relegated to Barrichello status in the team and he should probably move on. But whatever, I've not heard Hamilton throwing his team under the bus with regards to how crap the car is this year, so that's an improvement.
Whoever wins it, wins it... I'm happy that Merc can build two good cars, so there's at least some competition, unlike The Red Bull Years. 2 of the 4 seasons during "The Red Bull Years" went down to the last race (with both drivers championships being won by less than 5 points) |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 9:13:02 PM EDT
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I think anecdote is that Rosberg has not won a race since the clampdown on team radio communications. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He's car is fast, that's it. Quoted:
Hamilton is plainly the best driver in F1 and deserves the championship this year So, two last place to podium finishes were all about the car? m I think anecdote is that Rosberg has not won a race since the clampdown on team radio communications. I think ROS mind fucked himself. I didnt think he was that dependant on coaching. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 11:18:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 2 of the 4 seasons during "The Red Bull Years" went down to the last race (with both drivers championships being won by less than 5 points) True, but that was only due to Fernando being able to drive a crap car beyond its theoretical pace, and capitalize on Red Bulls MANY strategy fuck ups. But then, If it wasn't for Fernando, Schumacher would probably have 12 championships. |
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Posted: 11/5/2014 12:50:37 AM EDT
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There were atleast 3 Mclaren P1's there. I saw 2 other different ones then the one you saw. And to whoever had the Larue hat on in turn 11... I sat a couple of rows up from you
How were the turn 12 seats? I am thinking about getting those for next year, and probably getting a camping spot outside of turn 5. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Ok, I realized the placeholder a page or two ago was pretty useless as it's unlikely people will go back and look for picture from the weekend. Here are the pictures I got from the 3 days at COTA. http://i.imgur.com/gNL80e2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Y57R5JJ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/XQ3zset.jpg http://i.imgur.com/dwcvayt.jpg http://i.imgur.com/1viLOwR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X6AqZSa.jpg http://i.imgur.com/SJmDHys.jpg http://i.imgur.com/AwgtfE5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nDrejKK.jpg http://i.imgur.com/JQs0hQr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/FsVx5ot.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rPRp2li.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5MXmXfM.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vc9IT8Z.jpg http://i.imgur.com/3rjZKaQ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/JSR4jPg.jpg http://i.imgur.com/akDOes9.jpg http://i.imgur.com/MBOVxgl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/C0kB5Ct.jpg http://i.imgur.com/RIATcyy.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9bV65tv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5bXAMz0.jpg http://i.imgur.com/KAgY59N.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8vzt8Ui.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pQRCNHg.jpg http://i.imgur.com/cr786sk.jpg http://i.imgur.com/F1zBZQ2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/jCaw2da.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ga8CdsP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/N7nzilA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/DAmLGir.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vdTV4mo.jpg http://i.imgur.com/b8UG1R6.jpg ETA: I was able to snag some pretty good autographs this weekend: The poster was signed by Nico Hulkenberg, I also got Driver Cards from Hulkenberg (they handed it to me with the poster), Daniil Kvyat, and Sergio Perez. The small packet next to Hulkenberg's Drivers Card was signed by Vettel. The program was signed by Nico Rosberg http://i.imgur.com/AXX4mVT.jpg There were atleast 3 Mclaren P1's there. I saw 2 other different ones then the one you saw. And to whoever had the Larue hat on in turn 11... I sat a couple of rows up from you
How were the turn 12 seats? I am thinking about getting those for next year, and probably getting a camping spot outside of turn 5. I highly recommend Turn 12. We were in Section 5 at the very top row, and could see much of the track. The Porsche races were very good to watch in that turn too. |
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Posted: 11/5/2014 8:56:46 AM EDT
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Turn 12 is the best place I've sat at the track. You can see the top of turn 1 into 2, most of the S's, the last of the back straight into 12, and turns 13-15.
I don't think there is anywhere else at the track with visibility that good. |
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Posted: 11/5/2014 11:16:08 AM EDT
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I don't have anything to compare it to since I just went the one year (2013), but my Turn 12 seats were awesome.
You see the cars come absolutely flying down the end of the back straight, then kill the brakes coming into the turn. And you have a great visual of the turn 13-14 "mini-hump". |
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Posted: 11/5/2014 7:19:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/5/2014 8:40:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI guess this was part of the upgrades package to the track, a smart move for sure. I know the paddock is due up for a complete revamp, but I think that isn't starting till after this race. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 8:42:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:52:15 PM EDT
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McLaren has warned Fernando Alonso he is running out of time to commit to the British team for the 2015 season.Media reports in the last days have suggested the Spaniard, whose five-year stint at Ferrari appears definitely over, has now decided to re-join McLaren to spearhead the team's new works Honda era. Italy's Tuttosport said the contract is for two years with a total value of EUR 70 million. On a visit this week to Mexico City's rejuvenating F1 venue for 2015, however, Alonso denied the reports. "There is nothing new," he insisted. "I have decided nothing for next year - nothing is definite yet. "With Ferrari I am seeing what is the best decision for next year, whether I continue or not, but I will try to choose what is best for my future. "I have something in my head, but every week for the past two months there have been these rumours, always with a different team. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 2:51:50 PM EDT
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McLaren has warned Fernando Alonso he is running out of time to commit to the British team for the 2015 season.Media reports in the last days have suggested the Spaniard, whose five-year stint at Ferrari appears definitely over, has now decided to re-join McLaren to spearhead the team's new works Honda era.Italy's Tuttosport said the contract is for two years with a total value of EUR 70 million. On a visit this week to Mexico City's rejuvenating F1 venue for 2015, however, Alonso denied the reports. "There is nothing new," he insisted. "I have decided nothing for next year - nothing is definite yet. "With Ferrari I am seeing what is the best decision for next year, whether I continue or not, but I will try to choose what is best for my future. "I have something in my head, but every week for the past two months there have been these rumours, always with a different team. http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-gives-alonso-deadline-for-2015-decision/ Shit or get off of the pot, Fernando. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 4:08:55 PM EDT
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Shit or get off of the pot, Fernando. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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McLaren has warned Fernando Alonso he is running out of time to commit to the British team for the 2015 season.Media reports in the last days have suggested the Spaniard, whose five-year stint at Ferrari appears definitely over, has now decided to re-join McLaren to spearhead the team's new works Honda era.Italy's Tuttosport said the contract is for two years with a total value of EUR 70 million. On a visit this week to Mexico City's rejuvenating F1 venue for 2015, however, Alonso denied the reports. "There is nothing new," he insisted. "I have decided nothing for next year - nothing is definite yet. "With Ferrari I am seeing what is the best decision for next year, whether I continue or not, but I will try to choose what is best for my future. "I have something in my head, but every week for the past two months there have been these rumours, always with a different team. http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-gives-alonso-deadline-for-2015-decision/ Shit or get off of the pot, Fernando. I'm thinking there is a game going on with Ferrari, they signed Vettel before Alonso had committed to leave. So now what if Alonso wants to stay, they are still under contract for next season. Ferrari may end up owing Alonso money. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 5:02:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm thinking there is a game going on with Ferrari, they signed Vettel before Alonso had committed to leave. So now what if Alonso wants to stay, they are still under contract for next season. Ferrari may end up owing Alonso money. It's possible that Alonso really wants to stay at Ferrari; he needs a sign from them that the car will be competitive next year and he's giving them all the time possible to get a grip on the car. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 8:48:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's possible that Alonso really wants to stay at Ferrari; he needs a sign from them that the car will be competitive next year and he's giving them all the time possible to get a grip on the car. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm thinking there is a game going on with Ferrari, they signed Vettel before Alonso had committed to leave. So now what if Alonso wants to stay, they are still under contract for next season. Ferrari may end up owing Alonso money. It's possible that Alonso really wants to stay at Ferrari; he needs a sign from them that the car will be competitive next year and he's giving them all the time possible to get a grip on the car. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 11:15:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm thinking there is a game going on with Ferrari, they signed Vettel before Alonso had committed to leave. So now what if Alonso wants to stay, they are still under contract for next season. Ferrari may end up owing Alonso money. Seeing Kimi back in a McLaren wouldn't bother me...  I just don't see Kimi sticking around, he's got back problems to contend with, he's getting older, and he doesn't seem to be having as much fun as he used to. |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 7:47:46 AM EDT
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Who's in for FP1?
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Posted: 11/7/2014 8:49:28 AM EDT
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Sky reporting that the administrator for Marussia is reporting, "...Marussia has stopped trading and its employees will be made redundant."
https://twitter.com/danielt_johnson/status/530699203451056128 |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 9:21:59 AM EDT
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Juncadella and Verstappen are having quite the eventful FP1.
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Posted: 11/7/2014 10:08:55 AM EDT
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Theoretical question.
Given the current power train rules and points farce for Abu Dhabi, If you’re at your season maximum component change count (as most are), or even if you aren’t - why *wouldn’t* you switch all possible power train components to ensure higher performance and reliability rather than enter a double points race and suffer a mechanical? I can’t fathom a reason you would enter a double points with any used components on the car. 1: doesn’t this completely nullify the power train cost savings model? 2: if the entire grid incurs maximum penalty due to component changes who starts where and what purpose is qualifying? PS: F1's favorite whipping boy Maldonado better knock this crap off...2 races in a row he's got legs on Grosjean? ??!! |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 11:05:43 AM EDT
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Caterham is using crowdsourcing to raise funds to race in Abu Dhabi. Does anyone have 2.35 million pounds laying around? It'd be cool to see an F1 car run a BFL.
EDIT: Donation link added |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 11:53:23 AM EDT
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Practice at Brazil at 11:00 A.M. on NBCSN.
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Posted: 11/7/2014 12:01:56 PM EDT
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Practice at Brazil at 11:00 A.M. on NBCSN. in. |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 12:15:42 PM EDT
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Red Flag for JEV's car on track.
Red flags in both sessions so far. Interlagos has not been kind. |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 12:41:24 PM EDT
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drivers complaining of degradation and lack of grip due to high track temps. Maybe Pirellis original harder compound choice wasn't so dumb after all. Thanks Massa
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Posted: 11/7/2014 12:44:21 PM EDT
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