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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:25 AM
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Anybody following this BBC list of the top 20 drivers of all time? Pretty interesting, they've been releasing one driver every few weeks and just placed Schumacher at number 4... here's my prediction for the remaining 3 spots:

1. Senna
2. Jim Clark
3. Juan Fangio

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19998444

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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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I think Senna in the 1st spot is highly likely, the guys in the top 5 should only be those who've piloted an F1 car that had gear lever, not flappy paddles
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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Also, McLaren may team up with Honda once again!

McLaren to swap Merc for Honda?
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferrari812


Also, McLaren may team up with Honda once again!

McLaren to swap Merc for Honda?
Return to F1. Wow! What's next, actually building sports cars again?
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBarchetta
Originally Posted by Ferrari812' timestamp='1351019351' post='22103359


Also, McLaren may team up with Honda once again!

McLaren to swap Merc for Honda?
Return to F1. Wow! What's next, actually building sports cars again?
Zing!
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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...and the parade continues. 200+ consecutive laps led for VET, that's a pretty crazy stat. Looks like we're on track for a boring end of the year.

That said, Abu Dhabi airs at 7:00 AM Central on Sunday -- anybody doing anything?
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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I attempted to watch the replay of the India race yesterday, I guess I needed a nap more.

Oh well, I made the mistake of checking FB earlier and already knew the outcome.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sam_spider
I attempted to watch the replay of the India race yesterday, I guess I needed a nap more.
haha, i'm sure the race itself put you to sleep. snooze-fest for sure.

Most interesting moment was when Hamilton's pit crew changed all 5 wheels on the car (4 corners + steering wheel) in 3.3 seconds. That was mind-boggling.
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Sure seems like Red Bull has figured it out at the right time for them. Only question seems to be the "overheating" and broken Kers. Sure seemed to slow Webber. If they can keep the reliability together, don't think anyone can beat them
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 04:25 AM
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very true... strange for a team who was so unbelievably reliable over the past two years to suddenly be stricken with these issues. As a staunch Alonso fan, I hope their alternators take the next few weekends off, but it would be a shame to see him win by default like that.
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