The Formula 1 Thread - 2012
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Interview here on the iPlayer at 1 hr 9 min 50 secs
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/iplayer/episode/b01gkhqy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/iplayer/episode/b01gkhqy
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I would not be sorry to see all the artificial "enhancers" such as high degradation tyres and mandatory pit stops.
I think that racing should be decided on the track by men and machines and not by pit crews and strategists back at base.
But then, I am a motor racing luddite.
I think that racing should be decided on the track by men and machines and not by pit crews and strategists back at base.
But then, I am a motor racing luddite.
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From: Here and awake!
Originally Posted by s2k_Nut' timestamp='1335016922' post='21629685
[quote name='Heinz '57' timestamp='1335015515' post='21629649']
What are the odds on Vettel driving off into the distance?
ps. The GP2 race is a cracker.
What are the odds on Vettel driving off into the distance?
ps. The GP2 race is a cracker.
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I have to laugh the first time you have posted on this thread since the races started is when golden balls wins .. I see your team have managed once again to rely on Neweys genius to make the back of the car stick to the floor just how golden boy likes it .. because as he has proven so far this season he is very very average in a car without all the aces.
I would hardly say he drove off into the distance, Kimi blew a chance to pass him and he knew that was his only chance, furthermore Vettel finished only 3 seconds in front of him at the chequered flag.
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From: Here and awake!
Originally Posted by gbduo' timestamp='1335176605' post='21633847
I think they should bring back refuelling like before, but get rid of the rule whereby the cars have to start on the fuel they qualified with. For the race you can put in as much or as little fuel as you like to go the distance, but remember that the more fuel you put in, the more you take out of your tyres so you will have to pit for tyres anyway...but your pit stop will only last 3-4 seconds for tyres, but 10 seconds for fuel and tyres. I think it would really mix it up to see all the differing strategies again.
refuelling is fekin awful. The current format is just right in my view, the racing has been fantastic so far this season, bahrain is notoriously dull but that was a pretty good race to watch, and so have all the others been. Spain next I think, that is also usually a dull race ... can't wait to find out !
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Good to see you can admit you got it wrong with grace, Mr Nut 
Agree on the racing though. China was one of the best races I can remember. The standard of driving / overtaking has been superb too. A lot of very fair wheel to wheel racing, which takes a lot of skill.
Agree on the racing though. China was one of the best races I can remember. The standard of driving / overtaking has been superb too. A lot of very fair wheel to wheel racing, which takes a lot of skill.
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From: Here and awake!
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Originally Posted by composite guru' timestamp='1335168925' post='21633756
[quote name='s2k_Nut' timestamp='1335016922' post='21629685']
[quote name='Heinz '57' timestamp='1335015515' post='21629649']
What are the odds on Vettel driving off into the distance?
ps. The GP2 race is a cracker.
[quote name='Heinz '57' timestamp='1335015515' post='21629649']
What are the odds on Vettel driving off into the distance?
ps. The GP2 race is a cracker.
[/quote]
I have to laugh the first time you have posted on this thread since the races started is when golden balls wins .. I see your team have managed once again to rely on Neweys genius to make the back of the car stick to the floor just how golden boy likes it .. because as he has proven so far this season he is very very average in a car without all the aces.
I would hardly say he drove off into the distance, Kimi blew a chance to pass him and he knew that was his only chance, furthermore Vettel finished only 3 seconds in front of him at the chequered flag.
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My contract stops me from passing judgement on public sites now. I just have a giggle at comments made and keep my thoughts to myself.
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From: Here and awake!
Originally Posted by s2k_Nut' timestamp='1335210412' post='21635393
[quote name='composite guru' timestamp='1335168925' post='21633756']
[quote name='s2k_Nut' timestamp='1335016922' post='21629685']
[quote name='Heinz '57' timestamp='1335015515' post='21629649']
What are the odds on Vettel driving off into the distance?
ps. The GP2 race is a cracker.
[quote name='s2k_Nut' timestamp='1335016922' post='21629685']
[quote name='Heinz '57' timestamp='1335015515' post='21629649']
What are the odds on Vettel driving off into the distance?
ps. The GP2 race is a cracker.
[/quote]
I have to laugh the first time you have posted on this thread since the races started is when golden balls wins .. I see your team have managed once again to rely on Neweys genius to make the back of the car stick to the floor just how golden boy likes it .. because as he has proven so far this season he is very very average in a car without all the aces.
I would hardly say he drove off into the distance, Kimi blew a chance to pass him and he knew that was his only chance, furthermore Vettel finished only 3 seconds in front of him at the chequered flag.
[/quote]
My contract stops me from passing judgement on public sites now. I just have a giggle at comments made and keep my thoughts to myself.
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Your contract never stopped you from commenting or sharing your thoughts with us last season.... funny that.
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Originally Posted by composite guru' timestamp='1335264211' post='21637659
[quote name='s2k_Nut' timestamp='1335210412' post='21635393'][quote name='composite guru' timestamp='1335168925' post='21633756']
[quote name='s2k_Nut' timestamp='1335016922' post='21629685']
[quote name='Heinz '57' timestamp='1335015515' post='21629649']
What are the odds on Vettel driving off into the distance?
ps. The GP2 race is a cracker.
[/quote]
I have to laugh the first time you have posted on this thread since the races started is when golden balls wins .. I see your team have managed once again to rely on Neweys genius to make the back of the car stick to the floor just how golden boy likes it .. because as he has proven so far this season he is very very average in a car without all the aces.
I would hardly say he drove off into the distance, Kimi blew a chance to pass him and he knew that was his only chance, furthermore Vettel finished only 3 seconds in front of him at the chequered flag.
[/quote]
My contract stops me from passing judgement on public sites now. I just have a giggle at comments made and keep my thoughts to myself.
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Your contract never stopped you from commenting or sharing your thoughts with us last season.... funny that.
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That was last year.