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Posted: 2/8/2014 11:51:46 AM EDT
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Mercedes is being touted as the early 2014 favourite, but Ferrari is reportedly also ahead of the game as F1's new V6 era dawns. The German-language Speed Week reports that, when Ferrari-powered cars decelerated at the recent Jerez test, they sounded "very different" to their Mercedes and Renault-equipped counterparts.
Rumours in Italy say engine designer Luca Marmorini has devised an unique system that stops the flow of fuel when the driver is not accelerating, improving not only fuel consumption but also the effect of engine-braking. Also attracting attention at Jerez were Ferrari's airboxes and sidepods, amid suggestions the Italian marque is ahead of the game in the challenging area of cooling the all-new engine, turbo and energy-recovery systems. 
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Posted: 2/8/2014 3:29:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 94-95 Damon HIll was 2nd in the WDC and won in 96 with Williams. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I would love to see Williams regain some of its fortunes of past. After Senna, Williams has be relatively quiet.  In 1996 Jacques Villeneuve finished in second place in his rookie year and in 1997 he won the Championship driving the Williams. 94-95 Damon HIll was 2nd in the WDC and won in 96 with Williams. doh' I posted thinking about Jacques Villeneuve and not about the Williams Team as a whole.   |
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Posted: 2/8/2014 4:04:06 PM EDT
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Lotus continues its slide in a bizarrely public way.... This is about the 30th faux paux their social media team has issued in the last few months. At some point they changed from edgy yet appropriate to scorned teenage troll. I'm not sure if anyone is in charge. http://grandprix247.com/2014/02/08/lotus-social-media-message-supporting-gay-rights-in-russia-backfires/ I love the Lotus off-key tweets and hastags and usually retweet them all. I thought they made a good jab at the Olympic Games, but probably with Russian investors and a Russian GP this year it was in their best interest to delete. Too bad. |
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Posted: 2/8/2014 4:54:12 PM EDT
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doh' I posted thinking about Jacques Villeneuve and not about the Williams Team as a whole.
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I would love to see Williams regain some of its fortunes of past. After Senna, Williams has be relatively quiet.
In 1996 Jacques Villeneuve finished in second place in his rookie year and in 1997 he won the Championship driving the Williams. 94-95 Damon HIll was 2nd in the WDC and won in 96 with Williams. doh' I posted thinking about Jacques Villeneuve and not about the Williams Team as a whole.
Dont feel bad I honestly forgot about them all. Still would be cool to see williams really compete again though! |
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Posted: 2/8/2014 7:31:07 PM EDT
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I love the Lotus off-key tweets and hastags and usually retweet them all. I thought they made a good jab at the Olympic Games, but probably with Russian investors and a Russian GP this year it was in their best interest to delete. Too bad. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lotus continues its slide in a bizarrely public way.... This is about the 30th faux paux their social media team has issued in the last few months. At some point they changed from edgy yet appropriate to scorned teenage troll. I'm not sure if anyone is in charge. http://grandprix247.com/2014/02/08/lotus-social-media-message-supporting-gay-rights-in-russia-backfires/ I love the Lotus off-key tweets and hastags and usually retweet them all. I thought they made a good jab at the Olympic Games, but probably with Russian investors and a Russian GP this year it was in their best interest to delete. Too bad. I never thought of that, but it's true. If you're looking to attract Russian $$$, trolling the Sochi Olympics from the pro-gay perspective is probably a Bad Move. |
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Posted: 2/8/2014 8:16:51 PM EDT
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I never thought of that, but it's true. If you're looking to attract Russian $$$, trolling the Sochi Olympics from the pro-gay perspective is probably a Bad Move. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lotus continues its slide in a bizarrely public way.... This is about the 30th faux paux their social media team has issued in the last few months. At some point they changed from edgy yet appropriate to scorned teenage troll. I'm not sure if anyone is in charge. http://grandprix247.com/2014/02/08/lotus-social-media-message-supporting-gay-rights-in-russia-backfires/ I love the Lotus off-key tweets and hastags and usually retweet them all. I thought they made a good jab at the Olympic Games, but probably with Russian investors and a Russian GP this year it was in their best interest to delete. Too bad. I never thought of that, but it's true. If you're looking to attract Russian $$$, trolling the Sochi Olympics from the pro-gay perspective is probably a Bad Move. It's a horribly bad move beyond the Russian money. Regardless of what the principals of each current and potential sponsor privately believe, it is prudent to remain benign in a debate that could cost you business in many cultures across the globe. Why would anyone want to give money and attach their name to an organization who has shown a continued inability to temper their public relations (this has been brewing for a few months) to content that is congruent with a multitude of international corporate standards. When you are begging for money, it's best to look good, smile and shut up. |
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Posted: 2/9/2014 11:53:41 PM EDT
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It's a horribly bad move beyond the Russian money. Regardless of what the principals of each current and potential sponsor privately believe, it is prudent to remain benign in a debate that could cost you business in many cultures across the globe. Why would anyone want to give money and attach their name to an organization who has shown a continued inability to temper their public relations (this has been brewing for a few months) to content that is congruent with a multitude of international corporate standards. When you are begging for money, it's best to look good, smile and shut up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lotus continues its slide in a bizarrely public way.... This is about the 30th faux paux their social media team has issued in the last few months. At some point they changed from edgy yet appropriate to scorned teenage troll. I'm not sure if anyone is in charge. http://grandprix247.com/2014/02/08/lotus-social-media-message-supporting-gay-rights-in-russia-backfires/ I love the Lotus off-key tweets and hastags and usually retweet them all. I thought they made a good jab at the Olympic Games, but probably with Russian investors and a Russian GP this year it was in their best interest to delete. Too bad. I never thought of that, but it's true. If you're looking to attract Russian $$$, trolling the Sochi Olympics from the pro-gay perspective is probably a Bad Move. It's a horribly bad move beyond the Russian money. Regardless of what the principals of each current and potential sponsor privately believe, it is prudent to remain benign in a debate that could cost you business in many cultures across the globe. Why would anyone want to give money and attach their name to an organization who has shown a continued inability to temper their public relations (this has been brewing for a few months) to content that is congruent with a multitude of international corporate standards. When you are begging for money, it's best to look good, smile and shut up. Lotus has attracted attention (not necessarily money) from their jabs on social media. I have found them entertaining and enjoyed them all. It's nice to see that they don't have the corporate stick up their butt. Remember their #WhereIsRoscoe tweets? 
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Posted: 2/11/2014 2:18:53 PM EDT
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Oops....little early on the Williams merchandise.
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Posted: 2/11/2014 5:24:25 PM EDT
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I'm geeked to see the classic Martini livery come back.
Between Porsche 935s and 936s and Lancia rally cars, it has a great history. |
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Posted: 2/11/2014 6:46:02 PM EDT
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Friend just sent me this link on Schumi...
http://jalopnik.com/where-does-michael-schumachers-treatment-go-from-here-1520711047 
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Posted: 2/11/2014 6:55:06 PM EDT
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Mercedes is being touted as the early 2014 favourite, but Ferrari is reportedly also ahead of the game as F1's new V6 era dawns. The German-language Speed Week reports that, when Ferrari-powered cars decelerated at the recent Jerez test, they sounded "very different" to their Mercedes and Renault-equipped counterparts.
Rumours in Italy say engine designer Luca Marmorini has devised an unique system that stops the flow of fuel when the driver is not accelerating, improving not only fuel consumption but also the effect of engine-braking. Also attracting attention at Jerez were Ferrari's airboxes and sidepods, amid suggestions the Italian marque is ahead of the game in the challenging area of cooling the all-new engine, turbo and energy-recovery systems. http://gpupdate1.ed5.nl/news/237241.jpg If for ONCE they could be on top of the game, that would be real nice |
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Posted: 2/11/2014 7:01:55 PM EDT
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Bouiller getting a lay of the land.
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Posted: 2/11/2014 7:47:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Friend just sent me this link on Schumi... http://jalopnik.com/where-does-michael-schumachers-treatment-go-from-here-1520711047 No details in the article just speculation. Wife and I were talking about this over the weekend. We kind of said the same thing to each other. While it might just be a case of everyone keeping quiet its more likely there isn't any good news. |
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Posted: 2/12/2014 9:18:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is just an awesome pic! |
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Posted: 2/12/2014 9:30:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is just an awesome pic! Quote HistoryQuoted: That is just an awesome pic! I know it.. I would kill to get a picture standing next to those two cars. |
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Posted: 2/12/2014 9:32:26 AM EDT
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Its pretty neat---you can see Hamiltons car in there, and I believe you can see Hunts car in the back as well.
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Posted: 2/12/2014 3:22:08 PM EDT
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I know it.. I would kill to get a picture standing next to those two cars. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That is just an awesome pic! I know it.. I would kill to get a picture standing next to those two cars. I've worked on the one in the foreground. |
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Posted: 2/12/2014 3:51:59 PM EDT
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I've worked on the one in the foreground. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That is just an awesome pic! I know it.. I would kill to get a picture standing next to those two cars. I've worked on the one in the foreground. Incredible. So I've seen Senna, watched a bunch of stuff on him, loved his driving. What is your opinion of the man? |
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Posted: 2/12/2014 9:27:11 PM EDT
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Incredible. So I've seen Senna, watched a bunch of stuff on him, loved his driving. What is your opinion of the man? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That is just an awesome pic! I know it.. I would kill to get a picture standing next to those two cars. I've worked on the one in the foreground. Incredible. So I've seen Senna, watched a bunch of stuff on him, loved his driving. What is your opinion of the man? In short, a phenomenon. Absolutely dedicated but was also a real fun guy, (Berger and him were constantly playing outrageous jokes on each other). He was the type of driver that, no matter what, you always knew that he was giving every thing he had, often beyond the point of exhaustion. I feel privileged to have been able to work with him for four years. |
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Posted: 2/12/2014 9:35:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/13/2014 4:54:11 AM EDT
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A look at McLaren's rear suspension with former Ferrari designed.
Part 2
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Posted: 2/13/2014 9:26:17 AM EDT
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A look at McLaren's rear suspension with former Ferrari designed.  http://youtu.be/flZr4fxPyPk
Part 2 http://youtu.be/5U0fub3_DSUI truthfully don't follow F1 as much as I used to so now that I see reference to a McLaren MP4-29 I realize how quickly the years have flown by. I started on the MP4-4... |
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Posted: 2/13/2014 9:42:45 AM EDT
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In short, a phenomenon. Absolutely dedicated but was also a real fun guy, (Berger and him were constantly playing outrageous jokes on each other). He was the type of driver that, no matter what, you always knew that he was giving every thing he had, often beyond the point of exhaustion. I feel privileged to have been able to work with him for four years. Amazingly--exactly what I expected you to post of Senna. And your opinion of Prost? 
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Posted: 2/13/2014 4:35:43 PM EDT
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In short, a phenomenon. Absolutely dedicated but was also a real fun guy, (Berger and him were constantly playing outrageous jokes on each other). He was the type of driver that, no matter what, you always knew that he was giving every thing he had, often beyond the point of exhaustion. I feel privileged to have been able to work with him for four years. Amazingly--exactly what I expected you to post of Senna. And your opinion of Prost? I liked him as well, he was a humorous person and a very analytical driver, hardly ever put a foot wrong and very reliable. When things all came unglued between him and Senna they were both very different, more distant from everyone. |
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Posted: 2/13/2014 5:50:21 PM EDT
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Please write a book!!! I liked him as well, he was a humorous person and a very analytical driver, hardly ever put a foot wrong and very reliable. When things all came unglued between him and Senna they were both very different, more distant from everyone. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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In short, a phenomenon. Absolutely dedicated but was also a real fun guy, (Berger and him were constantly playing outrageous jokes on each other). He was the type of driver that, no matter what, you always knew that he was giving every thing he had, often beyond the point of exhaustion. I feel privileged to have been able to work with him for four years. Amazingly--exactly what I expected you to post of Senna. And your opinion of Prost? Please write a book!!! I liked him as well, he was a humorous person and a very analytical driver, hardly ever put a foot wrong and very reliable. When things all came unglued between him and Senna they were both very different, more distant from everyone. |
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Posted: 2/14/2014 9:24:05 AM EDT
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A little Valentines Day love as Vettel proposes Riccardo be his #2 driver.
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Posted: 2/14/2014 5:47:17 PM EDT
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A little Valentines Day love as Vettel proposes Riccardo be his #2 driver. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgcM-N-CQAED29m.jpg Always knew them two was queer
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Posted: 2/14/2014 6:03:31 PM EDT
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"Daniel Riccardo, would you make me the happiest driver on the circuit by doing me the honor of becoming my sacrificial anode?"
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Posted: 2/15/2014 1:01:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/15/2014 8:56:54 AM EDT
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The competition right now is supposedly among the midlevel teams for what sponsorship is still available. Williams, Lotus and Sauber all need $$$.
According to one of the F1 rags, the times at the next test are going to be distorted by people running low fuel and high boost, looking to set times to impress sponsors. |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 10:48:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A look at McLaren's rear suspension with former Ferrari designed. http://youtu.be/flZr4fxPyPkPart 2 http://youtu.be/5U0fub3_DSUDid i hear that right? In part 2 he was talking about using the exhaust flow to accelerate the air under the rear wing. So now instead of a blown diffuser the cars are going to have blown rear wings? Plus McLaren is going to use the rear suspension elements as a way to get even more accelerate into the airflow under the wing? So they get back everything that was taken away and in the process add more cost since everyone now has to follow suit to keep up. Viilenueve said it best in his recent comments, its all becoming artificial. |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 2:09:10 PM EDT
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Quote History Viilenueve said it best in his recent comments, its all becoming artificial.
In a way I agree but at the end of the day it has always been about how you can get away with interpreting the rules. The more they have tried to stifle innovation the more boring F1 has become. |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 4:35:21 PM EDT
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In a way I agree but at the end of the day it has always been about how you can get away with interpreting the rules. The more they have tried to stifle innovation the more boring F1 has become. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Viilenueve said it best in his recent comments, its all becoming artificial.
In a way I agree but at the end of the day it has always been about how you can get away with interpreting the rules. The more they have tried to stifle innovation the more boring F1 has become. HEAR HEAR! 100% this. |
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Posted: 2/16/2014 3:37:11 PM EDT
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Viilenueve said it best in his recent comments, its all becoming artificial.
In a way I agree but at the end of the day it has always been about how you can get away with interpreting the rules. The more they have tried to stifle innovation the more boring F1 has become. HEAR HEAR! 100% this. I third that opinion, F-1 should have two competition rules. #1 Minimum car weight #2 Max engine displacment. If teams opt for a turbine powered car, then max displacment becomes max inlet area at the first stage compressor blades. HAVE AT IT BOYS!!!!!! |
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Posted: 2/16/2014 4:15:49 PM EDT
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I third that opinion, F-1 should have two competition rules. #1 Minimum car weight #2 Max engine displacment. If teams opt for a turbine powered car, then max displacment becomes max inlet area at the first stage compressor blades. HAVE AT IT BOYS!!!!!! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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In a way I agree but at the end of the day it has always been about how you can get away with interpreting the rules. The more they have tried to stifle innovation the more boring F1 has become. HEAR HEAR! 100% this. I third that opinion, F-1 should have two competition rules. #1 Minimum car weight #2 Max engine displacment. If teams opt for a turbine powered car, then max displacment becomes max inlet area at the first stage compressor blades. HAVE AT IT BOYS!!!!!! I agree the regulations are over reaching and shouldn't kill innovation. Without any aerodynamic regs the cars would look like this, and overtaking would be near impossible. 
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Posted: 2/19/2014 12:22:46 AM EDT
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Caterham teases some new aero.
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Posted: 2/19/2014 12:25:43 AM EDT
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Well, shitty. Bahrain testing day 1 and Twitter is having problems.
In other news, Williams is now rolling in sponsorship. - Martini - Petrobras and now it looks like Banco de Brasil is throwing in 10 million to go with Felipe Nasr as reserve driver. |
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Posted: 2/19/2014 1:32:30 AM EDT
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First shots of the Lotus...
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Posted: 2/19/2014 1:38:32 AM EDT
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so ugly I cant stop laughing.
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Posted: 2/19/2014 2:45:33 AM EDT
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that looks so bad.
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Posted: 2/19/2014 2:50:24 AM EDT
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New Williams Martini livery supposedly spotted during a filming day.
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Posted: 2/19/2014 3:16:11 AM EDT
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New Williams Martini livery supposedly spotted during a filming day. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg0eEdQIUAAYt_H.jpg:large I like it |
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Posted: 2/19/2014 3:22:01 AM EDT
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New Williams Martini livery supposedly spotted during a filming day. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg0eEdQIUAAYt_H.jpg:large I like it So do I. Starting to see some talk about Williams being the dark horse this season. |
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Posted: 2/19/2014 5:11:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/19/2014 6:52:28 AM EDT
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New Williams Martini livery supposedly spotted during a filming day. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg0eEdQIUAAYt_H.jpg:large That's a photoshop from a magazine. Williams was still in the solid blue today. |
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Posted: 2/19/2014 7:18:18 AM EDT
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Ferrari blowin' smoke.
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Posted: 2/19/2014 11:33:48 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/20/2014 4:35:07 AM EDT
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Changes to Mercedes' rear end.
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Posted: 2/20/2014 8:16:45 AM EDT
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Looks like RBR and Renault are officially in trouble.
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Posted: 2/20/2014 8:57:57 AM EDT
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Renault the biggest---every Renault team---how could they fuck up this badly.
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