Formula 1

Darkstar · #1 (**permalink**) 13-05-05, 18:24

Does anyone on here follow the Grand Prix racing?, I do but when i tell folk they think it is so sad:( . Mind you i don't care i like a sunday in front of the box sweraing at schummie:D .

wayneyboy1942 · #2 (**permalink**) 14-05-05, 17:08

I'm not into motor sports Darkstar! but if you like a sport then don't take any notice of unbelievers mate! :) I like the NFL, and some people don't care for that sport, but do I care? :p

ayzi · #3 (**permalink**) 14-05-05, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Darkstar

Does anyone on here follow the Grand Prix racing?, I do but when i tell folk they think it is so sad:( . Mind you i don't care i like a sunday in front of the box sweraing at schummie:D .

I love f1 and like you spend many a Sunday swearing at Schuey (usually half cocked) ;)

What do you think of the 2 race ban and point removal of BAR? I remember Ferrari flaughting the rules a few years back with a front wing and they got away scot free!

Seems like one rule for others and one for Bernies favourites :(

Darkstar · #4 (**permalink**) 15-05-05, 10:36

Hi Ayzi, The 2 race ban is deserved(only cos they got caught):)
You are right about ferrari, Jean Todd is so far up Bernie and the FIA arses that he can't see daylight. Do you follow any team in particular?, me i support Maclaren in prticular JPM.
I must admit i like the new rule changes regarding tyres and engines, it makes things more even for the lesser teams.

ayzi · #5 (**permalink**) 15-05-05, 14:00

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Hi Ayzi, The 2 race ban is deserved(only cos they got caught):)

Is it? Obviously they did something wrong in the fia's eyes but using fuel as ballast makes no difference to lead weight on the bargeboard imo. Strange that the track stewards ruling was overturned by the muppets :(

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You are right about ferrari, Jean Todd is so far up Bernie and the FIA arses that he can't see daylight.

LOL i've seen sooo many interviews trackside with Bernie and he openly admits that he'd like a ferrari win on every occasion! Not good news for the other teams :(

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Do you follow any team in particular?, me i support Maclaren in prticular JPM.
I must admit i like the new rule changes regarding tyres and engines, it makes things more even for the lesser teams.

I follow English drivers no matter what the team/engine choice 'cause i'm a patriotic soul :) I disagree with Stoddart and Minardis approach to racing. If they can't afford to race then feck off! Simple!! Taking procedures to local courts does nothing to a sport that has already lost viewers due to internal politics and whineing about costs all the time doesn't help either.

Darkstar · #6 (**permalink**) 07-06-05, 07:18

Hee hee, arn't Renault rubbing Ferrari's nose in the dirt, i reckon Schummie is really brassed off and about time too:) :)

Col.Kurtz · #7 (**permalink**) 07-06-05, 15:33

I watch F1 if it's on, not really a big fan as I usually fall asleep halfway through - especially if I've had a heavy night the night before.
The rule changes have improved the racing IMO from last season. I don't have any favourite drivers/teams, I didn't like M. Schumacher winning all the time in the past, although I respect him as a driver.
What I want to know is are we going to have a British Grand Prix for the forseeable future? Seems like motorsport is a dirty word in this country.

Jason · #8 (**permalink**) 07-06-05, 15:39

I'm glad to see a german doing so badly...................lol
I used to be a really big fan but then got bored because it had become predictable,but it does seem to be a bit better this season!

The british grand prix is secure for the next 3 years isn't it?.............Thats what i thought i read!

#9 (**permalink**) 07-06-05, 15:45

i watch the start then thats it, thats where all the excitement is ....dont see much else after that unles jpm is feeling a lil road rage, i like to see the germ crash and burn tho :D

jaseyboy · #10 (**permalink**) 09-06-05, 21:20

the start is ace. last time i watched a full 1 was wen damon hill won lol

dellym · #11 (**permalink**) 10-06-05, 09:47

Must admit that i quite like F1. My 3 year old loves it too. Im a big fan of Jenson Button and hope he gets a win this season. Ive followed him since he entered F1 and Chris Evans had him on TFI Friday. COME ON JENSON!! Lol!!

Col.Kurtz · #12 (**permalink**) 19-06-05, 19:07

Anyone see the American GP farce?

Sad day for Formula one.

Jason · #13 (**permalink**) 19-06-05, 19:17

What happened?

Jason · #14 (**permalink**) 19-06-05, 19:19

Just read about it...............pmsl!!

From Yahoo sport
Several teams pulled into the pits ahead of the start of the U.S. Grand Prix, leaving just six cars to start the race.
Several of the 10 two-car teams had said they would only race if an extra chicane was installed for safety reasons because of concern over the durability of the tyres.
The sport's governing body ruled out the chicane while champions Ferrari were also against the idea.

The six cars that started the race appeared to be those on Bridgestone tyres.

Williams technical director Sam Michael said new tyres brought in by Michelin from France overnight after failures in practice on Friday had been ruled out after tests by the company.

"The only solution is to have the chicane...if that happens, Michelin will approve the tyres to race. They will not give approval otherwise," Michael said 90 minutes before the official start of the race.

Darkstar · #15 (**permalink**) 28-07-05, 11:22

Oh dear oh dear, what has happened to Ferrari??, Schumacher is a real

, just goes to show what happens when the odds are evened out a little. I say good for Alonso, although i am not a Renault fan i think he deserves to win the championship. What are peoples thoughts on the rumour that Ferrari are after Jenson Button joining their happy gang?