Formula 1 - Archive Thread

[Iceman]

But theres the slight chance I wont wake up haha and I'd be pissed of until the next race then LOL

[Niamh.]

alarm clock! I bet your mobile has one!

[Iceman]

Yeah but I thought my alaram clock was a bomb the last time I used it and hid it under my bed and went back to sleep LOL

[Niamh.]

psychiatrist?

[Niamh.]

lmao, i spelt that word right first go and thought my spell check was off so went back and changed it to be sure

[Iceman]

LOL night Niamh

[Iceman]

Practice 3 now on the red button or here --> http://www.n2n4u.net/live.php?id=FOR3:FoFor&msg=2&matchname=Australian%20Grand%20Prix%20Practice%20t hree

[James]

Pretty good race, though I missed the start again. Always happens with the early races.

Vettel looks hard to beat.

[Iceman]

Both Saubers DQ'd which I think means Di Rista gets the final point IIRC?

[Iceman]

Schumacher taken out :(
Rosberg taken out :(

[Grimnir]

I just watch the race on iplayer

Not that exciting really.

Well done Petrov getting 3rd

Booooo@F1 DQing both Sauber drivers, hope they win appeal

Perez was great in first race, he made his tyres look like fluffy slippers

Booooo@Barrichello causing collision and taking out Rosberg, he should be DQd for that

They should bring back refuelling for next season. I love the strategy of having everyone on different fuel loads, makes more exciting.
DRS seemed fail and not much improvement on overtaking

They should be able to have a turbo boost of about 10-15 mph and works same way DRS, where only the person behind can use it.
Could end up with cars passing each other back n forth all through the race, and that is good.

[Niamh.]

woohoo well done Vettel, he's leagues ahead of everyone

[Iceman]

It's gonna be wet

Apart from the fact that Red Bull will be the team to beat, the second round of the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship poses as many questions as did the first, two weeks ago in Melbourne.

Will Red Bull get their KERS system working, and how much more advantage will that confer? Will McLaren be able to close the gap on a circuit whose two long straights might penalise the draggier Red Bull RB7? Will Ferrari and Mercedes get closer to the pace than they did during disappointing outings in Australia?

And what of Renault, who showed great race pace ‘Down Under’; Williams, who had such a terrible weekend there; Sauber whose seventh and eighth places were so cruelly taken away because of a small but crucial technological infringement; Lotus and Virgin who both underperformed against their own expectations; or HRT who failed to qualify?

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said earlier this week that he expects Mark Webber will be up there again with championship-leading team mate Sebastian Vettel, and that certain set-up parameters on the Australian’s car may have accounted for his disappointing form at home. "We found a few things on Mark's car, set-up-wise, that certainly wouldn't have helped him, and all those elements have been changed for Malaysia, where we'd expect the two of them to be much closer together. But there was no single issue that we could pinpoint. I think there are elements that weren't right and the difference that we've seen between the drivers during the course of the weekend was bigger than it's ever been and not right, so I'm sure they would've contributed."

While Vettel is understandably quietly confident, Lewis Hamilton believes that McLaren can maintain their position. "I think we can have another good race in Malaysia. Albert Park is a great track, but a circuit like Sepang is where the differences between the cars will start to become clearer.

"I'm really looking forward to using KERS and the DRS too - the rapid change of direction you experience when the car is really in the groove is phenomenal around here, and I think both systems will make the cars look sensational, especially in qualifying.”

McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh believes, however, that Red Bull could be even stronger here. "We don't think Melbourne showed us the best of our competitors' pace,” he says, “so that only makes us more motivated to bring as much performance to the table as possible. On paper, it looks positive: we were pleased that our Melbourne upgrade worked as expected, and the car's performance around the high-speed elements of Albert Park suggests it will be able to cope around Sepang.”

Fernando Alonso has been urging Ferrari to speed through new components, while Mercedes say they are feeling aggressive, despite their Melbourne performance. "We had a tough weekend in Australia but the team has worked hard and we are confident that the car will be running reliably in Malaysia," Nico Rosberg says.

Down the back, as the smallest teams regroup and hope for better fortune than they had in Melbourne, HRT are adamant that their 2011 front wing, which has passed its crash test, will enable them to make a major step forward and to challenge Lotus and Virgin.

Besides the effect of KERS on the long straights, the other technical question surrounds the effect of the DRS rear wing here. On Thursday the governing body confirmed it will only allow it to be activated on the shorter main straight, with the one-second detection zone starting 207m before the final turn, and the activation zone then beginning 5m after the turn.

Then there is the tyre situation. On the smooth surface of Melbourne’s Albert Park two pits stops were the ideal after scare stories that there could be as many as four per driver, while Sauber’s Mexican rookie star Sergio Perez did it on one stop, making a set of soft tyres last an amazing 35 laps.

Pirelli expects teams to choose between three and four stops this weekend, however, as their tyres degrade more dramatically in higher temperatures. The key will once again be maintaining flexibility and being willing to modify tactics.

Pirelli will again bring their hard and soft rubber, but will also give each driver two extra sets of a revised hard compound. "We never believe in standing still at Pirelli,” motorsport manager Paul Hembery says, “which is why the teams will have two extra sets of slick tyres available to them during Friday's free practice sessions for evaluation purposes."

The weather can be unpredictable in Sepang, however, and showers are expected on Thursday and Friday, with thunderstorms possible in the region on Saturday and Sunday.

[Novo]

Easy victory for Vettel

[Iceman]

Easy victory for Vettel

Yeah he needs to get pole though, also with wet weather it's new ground, these tyres havent done a wet race yet so it's a bit hit and miss and take a gamble... something which button is quite good at....he'd be good for a sneaky bet

[Iceman]

friday Practie 1 is on now.

Karthikeyan stopped on track.

[Iceman]

http://www.vipstand.me/watch/21408/1/formula-1-malaysian-grand-prix-practice-one.html

Link if you dont get it on the Beeb

[Iceman]

Schumacher has never driven on these wet Pirelli Tyres.......

(write this wekend off, expect a top 12-16 finish) :bawling:

[Iceman]

My god Heidfeld just destroyed the car beause of the tyre staying locked up o_O Reckon the floor is in a mess, count him out of this....

[Iceman]

Vettel on his first flying lap..... let's see how the new German Champion can do...also apparently Webber had a few problems in the last race....

[Iceman]

Ted Kravitz: "Are we re-igniting the flexi front wing fight again?"

Christian Horner: "It's all a bit boring really"

:laugh2:

[Iceman]

Vettel goes 10th fastest

[Iceman]

Vettel down to 11th, no surprise there

[Iceman]

Vettel down to 12th, must be keeping it for Q's or Race

[Iceman]

Webber fastest, Vettel 12th o_O

[James]

Anthony Davidson commentating on BBC at the moment. What is the link between Anthony Davidson and Big Brother?

That's your Quiz of the Day. :p

[Iceman]

Errrr, something to do with the guy who was in Hijack?

[James]

Errrr, something to do with the guy who was in Hijack?

Nope, something else. It's quite a good piece of trivia actually. Wondered if you knew it.

[Iceman]

Hamilton second.... Vettel 13th(he's bluffing)

[Iceman]

Nope, something else. It's quite a good piece of trivia actually. Wondered if you knew it.

James I'm not good with stuff like this...maybe a second cousin or something won bg brother or maybe a best mate was in BB? I have no idea :S

[Iceman]

Schumacher 1.40.8 :( same with Rubens, not good enough, put the brazilian in his placce Michael....

[Iceman]

Oh meant to say @5LiveF1 tweeted me last race..... Im bombarding them this race :laugh:

[Iceman]

Schumacher goes 6th :D

[Iceman]

Just looking at the onboard on Webbers ar, whats the bit sticking out on the front wing? Looks well dogly....

[Iceman]

Button has no rear grip?

[Iceman]

First tyre blow up, Vitaly was unluky there

[Iceman]

Petrov reckons the suspension did that... just looked like the tyre gave way to me....

[Novo]

http://www.repubblica.it/speciale/2005/formulauno/images/piloti/karthikeyan.jpg

[James]

James I'm not good with stuff like this...maybe a second cousin or something won bg brother or maybe a best mate was in BB? I have no idea :S

He's the brother of BB1's Andy Davidson.

[Iceman]

Dambrosia lost his wheel there, reckon this is gonna be a trend for the weekend....bet it happens Schumi :( I aint staying for FP2, going bed haha, Be here for Qualies at 9 AM on saturday, race is at 9 too on sunday

[Iceman]

He's the brother of BB1's Andy Davidson.

Really :shocked: wouldnt have got that....

Webber
Hamilton
Schumacher :amazed: (I'm making the most of a top 3)

Although last Race mercedes were the fastest car out of all of them, I just dont think he can do it, I've lost faith :(

[Iceman]

Gnight :)

[Iceman]

Vettel just barely got Pole, hamilton out in a great lap for second, webber with a decent third, btton fourth, Rosber 9th and Schumacher 11th (Mercedes had big issues in Q2 &Q3 getting the adjustable wing to work, hopefully sorted for tomorrow, Reckon its gonna be a 3 stopper.

[James]

Lights out at 9:00 am, for anyone that wants a reminder. Weather forecast for wet-weather fans.


"SEPANG, latest: Heavy showers & t-storms growing to N & E of circuit. Very developmental now into race window. Will the circuit dodge them?"

[Iceman]

Fri 15 April 2011
Practice 1 03:00 - 04:30
Practice 2 07:00 - 08:30
Sat 16 April 2011
Practice 3 04:00 - 05:00
Qualifying 07:00
Sun 17 April 2011
Race 08:00

Next Weekend, all times are converted to LT.

[Novo]

Great win for Vettel

[Iceman]

Great win for Vettel

Yup, I reckon next race Mclaren on pole or at the very least closer to Red Bull, I expect Merc to finish ahead of the Ferrari's next race too. Nice race today though lots of overtaking

[Novo]

What happened with Alonso and Hamilton.. Did Alonso get in to close behind him?

[Iceman]

Yeah towards the end Lewis' tyres were gone completely and Alonso's were fresher, lewsi went in 2 directions to defend his line, they went around a corner, Alonso had more traction and tried to pull out to avoid clipping him but couldnt....both got 20 second penalties after the race, Alonso remained in 6th, Lewis down to 8th... from what could have been one of the best races in his career it turned out horrible....

[Iceman]

P1 in an hour for anyone thats brave enough to stay awake and watch it

[Novo]

Have a feeling Vettel ain't going to win this time.. I'll watch the practise that come back with my prediction

[Iceman]

You gonna watch it andy? I wasnt going to but if theres someone elese up watching I might...

yeah I think Merc will dominate the practice then Vettel will get pole on saturday and Hamilton win on sunday (hopefully)

[Novo]

Does it start at 3?

[Iceman]

Yeah but i doubt any cars will come out until 3.30 its from 3-4.30

[Iceman]

Lewis Hamilton has given his strongest indication that his future may lie away from McLaren if they cannot provide him with a car capable of carrying him to another world title.

Hamilton's comments come after McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh's admission he is eager to sign him for a further three years beyond his current deal, which expires at the end of next season.

But, speaking ahead of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, the 2008 champion insisted he will only think about committing his future to the team with which he has spent his entire career if they can provide him with a machine which can deliver further glory.

Asked whether he could envisage seeing out the rest of his days in Formula One at McLaren, Hamilton replied: 'I don't really envisage anything except winning world championships. I have only got a short period in Formula One. I am fortunate enough to be in a top team where I am comfortable but I want to win championships.'

McLaren's last constructors' championship came in 1998. Asked if loyalty has limits, Hamilton replied: 'It definitely does. I have always enjoyed racing here and would like to continue but you also, at the end of the year, have to assess what position you are in and what happened.'
Leading the way: Vettel is on course to win a second world title after cruising to victory in Melbourne and Sepang

While Hamilton is keeping his options open, team-mate Jenson Button would be pleased to see out his career with McLaren, even if he was none the wiser about Whitmarsh's assertion that he too could be offered a three-year extension to his deal, which also expires after the 2012 season.

Button said: 'It is lovely to hear but he hasn't spoken to me about that! At the moment I cannot see myself racing for another team.'

Should either driver be tempted by a move to Red Bull, however, Mark Webber was keen to point out he has no intention of giving up his seat with the all-conquering team.
Making his Mark: Webber didn't take kindly to being referred to as a backup driver at Red Bull

Angered by a question over whether his part in the relationship with team-mate Sebastian Vettel was akin to that played by Eddie Irvine to Michael Schumacher when the duo were at Ferrari, Webber snapped: 'Absolutely ********** ludicrous question mate!

'I have been around long enough to understand that I have had some very good seasons in the last few years and people always make the natural comparison between team-mates.'

[Iceman]

Vettel was fastest in Both practices

[Iceman]

Qualies at 7 :)

[James]

No Eddie Jordan at this one. :p

[James]

Webber out in Qualifying 1. :o 18th on grid.

[Novo]

1
Germany
S Vettel Red Bull
2
Great Britain
J Button McLaren
3
Great Britain
L Hamilton McLaren
4
Germany
N Rosberg Mercedes
5
Spain
F Alonso Ferrari
6
Brazil
F Massa Ferrari
7
Spain
J Alguersuari Toro Rosso
8
Great Britain
P Di Resta Force India
9
Switzerland
S Buemi Toro Rosso
10
Russian Federation
V Petrov Renault
11
Germany
A Sutil Force India
12
Mexico
S Perez Sauber
13
Japan
K Kobayashi Sauber
14
Germany
M Schumacher Mercedes
15
Brazil
R Barrichello Williams
16
Germany
N Heidfeld Renault
17
Venezuela
P Maldonado Williams
18
Australia
M Webber Red Bull
19
Finland
H Kovalainen Lotus
20
Italy
J Trulli Lotus
21
Belgium
J d'Ambrosio Virgin
22
Germany
T Glock Virgin
23
Italy
V Liuzzi Hispania
24
India
N Karthikeyan Hispania

[James]

Button tried to transfer himself to Red Bull at the pit-stop. :s Don't get how Rosberg has found himself in the lead. :s

[James]

Where did Webber come from? Hamilton wins. Loving the new all-action F1.

[Iceman]

Absolutely fantastic race, Webber has drive of the past 3-4 years for me....

[James]

The tyres are leading to great races. Just goes to show the answer for good racing is taking the grip off the cars.

Thought Hamilton was driver-of-the-day. Best pass was the one on Button. Webber done well but he had a big advantage with better tyres at the end.

[Iceman]

Yeah the tyres have made thsi season interesting....gonna be nie to see how they cope in the euro season.....

Also loved schumi messing up Alonso's day, he put in a great effort....

[James]

BTCC is on today on ITV4. Just was reminded there.

[Iceman]

Yeah i think PinkmichK could be at that race today, she's big into BTCC

[Iceman]

Fri 06 May 2011
Practice 1 08:00 - 09:30
Practice 2 12:00 - 13:30
Sat 07 May 2011
Practice 3 09:00 - 10:00
Qualifying 12:00
Sun 08 May 2011
Race 13:00

:worship: normal timed race!!!!!

Also Pirelli have said the whole side of the tyre will be coloured now....

[Iceman]

Formula One racing’s governing body, the FIA, has given Bahrain Grand Prix officials more time to decide whether the event can be staged this year. In February race organisers withdrew from holding the inaugural round of the 2011 championship following unrest in the country.

“The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, has granted the Bahrain Motor Federation and the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) an extension until June 3rd, date of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Barcelona,” said a statement released late on Monday.

“This decision was taken after consultation with the relevant Bahraini authorities and Formula One Management, the international promoter.”

The FIA originally requested a decision by Sunday (May 1) and over the weekend the BIC said it was keen to see Formula One return to the venue in the “very near future,” though it refrained from specifying when this was likely to be.

"We gratefully acknowledge the understanding of Formula One Management and the FIA in what have been difficult times," said BIC Chairman Zayed Rashid Alzayani. "We also thank the continued support of the international motorsport community and Formula One fans around the world.

"Clearly our national priority is to find a resolution to the difficulties that the Kingdom of Bahrain has experienced. The national situation has moved on in a positive manner, the situation is evolving all the time; our day-to-day life is gradually improving under the current State of National Safety.

"Bahrain's Grand Prix is a time of celebration and hosting the race is a source of great pride for Bahrain and Bahrainis. It is a showcase to the world and we look forward to welcoming the teams and drivers and everyone involved in Formula One back to Bahrain in the very near future."

[Iceman]

Formula 1 owners, CVC Capital Partners Ltd., have confirmed that the Italian company, EXOR, has contacted them for a possible buyout of Formula 1. The official statement from CVC Ltd. confirms that the talks were rather friendly and that Formula 1 is not for sale.

The current owner’s of Formula 1 publicised a statement which reads as, “CVC can confirm that it has recently received an approach from the EXOR News Corporation consortium. James Murdoch has informed us that the approach is friendly, at a very preliminary stage.” It further said that the Formula 1 is CVC’s property and is currently not for sale.

“CVC recognises the quality of EXOR and News Corporation as potential investors, but any investment in Formula 1 will require CVC's agreement and will need to demonstrate that it is in the interest of the sport and its stakeholders, taken as a whole,” concluded the statement.

Italian based company EXOR, run by John Elkann, and a media group stated that they are interested in the Formula 1 buyout and an attempt by Formula 1 supremo, Bernie Ecclestone, to deny the buyout news was a deluded effort.

EXOR’s interest is directly linked to the fact that the company owner, Elkann, is also the CEO of the FIAT Company. FIAT being the mother company of Ferrari Motorsports. Along with that, the Agnelli family has shares in EXOR and in FIAT.

Previously, Bernie denied the buyout reports and said that the company and the news corporation are just trying to make money out of the whole media conspiracy. The news about the Formula 1 buyout is almost three weeks old and started as a rumour. James Murdoch stated that his company is looking into Formula 1 buyout. After almost three weeks the rumours are converted into a proper proposal by both James and CVC.

The season continues in Turkey on the 8th of May and the off-track talks about Formula 1 future will continue long into the season. Most people do not expect Formula 1 to change hands too soon..

Source (http://blogs.bettor.com/CVC-confirms-EXOR-has-friendly-approach-but-insists-Formula-1-not-for-sale-a66383)

[Iceman]

Mercedes been super strong this weekend all paddock talk it about them making a huge step forwards

[Iceman]

Good race, but DRS is making things (especially the start very boring)

[James]

Alonso was saying that it was the tyres rather than DRS that was making overtaking easier.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/13334558.stm

[Iceman]

I just think the best part of the race is compromised now :(

(that being the start)

[James]

Do you mean the drivers don't try and overtake at the start because they know now they can get passed later? Commentators said that yesterday.

[Iceman]

Do you mean the drivers don't try and overtake at the start because they know now they can get passed later? Commentators said that yesterday.

Yeah the start has taken away any excitement of a crash for me.... you only have to look and see how many cars finished the last 2 races to see that they dont care about it that much :( I have high hopes for spain though.... And the speed thing with Mercedes is just stupid, they're either really fast or stupidly off the pace..... I really just need Schumacher to come good again to keep me interested, theres nobody on the grid that entertains me anymore....

/rant:hugesmile:

[Iceman]

NEW DELHI: Force India has said it was committed to field Adrian Sutil in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix despite a possible criminal complaint against the driver in the wake of his reported altercation with Renault owner Eric Lux.

Lux has threatened to file a complaint against Sutil for physically assaulting him in a night club in Shanghai after the Chinese Grand Prix, last month.

"Force India Formula One Team is aware of the statements made by both its driver, Adrian Sutil, and Mr Eric Lux of Genii Capital, pertaining to events following the Chinese Grand Prix.

"Although the team continues to monitor the situation, it remains fully committed to its driver line-up at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix," Force India said in a statement.

Lux, one of the owners of the Renault F1 team, had issued a statement on Monday after a showdown with Sutil at the M1nt private club in Shanghai.

Lux was apparently injured by a broken champagne glass and a wound to the neck required 24 stitches, according to an Italian website.

The background of the altercation is not known yet but Sutil has maintained that Lux's injuries occurred by accident and he did not deliberately wound him.

The last time an incident like this occurred was when Belgian driver Bertrand Gachot was found guilty in a London court of assaulting a taxi driver in 1991 and was prevented from attending the Grand Prix of Belgium.

In the event of a civil conviction, Sutil's F1 super license could be at risk and he could temporarily lose his job with the team. Prior to this civil court judgement, neither the FIA nor Bernie Ecclestone are investigating the matter.

[Iceman]

NEW DELHI: Force India has said it was committed to field Adrian Sutil in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix despite a possible criminal complaint against the driver in the wake of his reported altercation with Renault owner Eric Lux.

Lux has threatened to file a complaint against Sutil for physically assaulting him in a night club in Shanghai after the Chinese Grand Prix, last month.

"Force India Formula One Team is aware of the statements made by both its driver, Adrian Sutil, and Mr Eric Lux of Genii Capital, pertaining to events following the Chinese Grand Prix.

"Although the team continues to monitor the situation, it remains fully committed to its driver line-up at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix," Force India said in a statement.

Lux, one of the owners of the Renault F1 team, had issued a statement on Monday after a showdown with Sutil at the M1nt private club in Shanghai.

Lux was apparently injured by a broken champagne glass and a wound to the neck required 24 stitches, according to an Italian website.

The background of the altercation is not known yet but Sutil has maintained that Lux's injuries occurred by accident and he did not deliberately wound him.

The last time an incident like this occurred was when Belgian driver Bertrand Gachot was found guilty in a London court of assaulting a taxi driver in 1991 and was prevented from attending the Grand Prix of Belgium.

In the event of a civil conviction, Sutil's F1 super license could be at risk and he could temporarily lose his job with the team. Prior to this civil court judgement, neither the FIA nor Bernie Ecclestone are investigating the matter.

[James]

Here comes qualifying 1. Anyone watching?

[Marc]

Here comes qualifying 1. Anyone watching?

Who won?

[James]

Webber on poll position from Vettel.

[James]

What a start from Alonso. :o

[James]

^ Didn't count for much though heh. Vettel wins again.

[Iceman]

Great race by usual Spanish GP standards..... Hamilton, Button and Webber all under investigation for speeding, hopefully they get DQ'd then Schumacher gets a podium :D

[James]

Has Seb done the 'Crazy Frog' celebration before then? :o

[Iceman]

No but he's bringing it back, he's gonna make everyone love it! I bet BBC will use the crazy frog next week now :laugh:

[James]

I thought it was more Fred Flintstone.

[Iceman]

LOL wonder what its gonna be next week???

[James]

'That's what I'm talking about'.

:p

[Iceman]

LOL did you hear brundle say that at the end of the race? Priceless!! Really pleased with Schumis form this weekend....the old man is ready to get back into things methinks

[denvertdino]

How good is Vetal!

[Iceman]

I hate him :(

[Iceman]

Schumacher hit the barriers in TP1 :( Vettel fastest :sleep:

[michael21]

Schumacher hit the barriers in TP1 :( Vettel fastest :sleep:

thank i forgot it on today and not friday i got it on 301 but there showing the french open so i got it online bbc sports web site so now i can watch both :hugesmile:

[Iceman]

yeah next one is on now I think?

[michael21]

yeah next one is on now I think?

Its on now here the link

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/9497040.stm

[Iceman]

Im alright, I dont watch Practice unless its a good track

[michael21]

2nd Practice finishing order

1 Spain F Alonso Ferrari
2 Great Britain L Hamilton McLaren
3 Germany N Rosberg Mercedes
4 Great Britain J Button McLaren
5 Germany S Vettel Red Bull
6 Brazil F Massa Ferrari
7 Germany M Schumacher Mercedes
8 Australia M Webber Red Bull
9 Germany A Sutil Force India
10 Germany N Heidfeld Renault
11 Russian Federation V Petrov Renault
12 Mexico S Perez Sauber
13 Brazil R Barrichello Williams
14 Switzerland S Buemi Toro Rosso
15 Venezuela P Maldonado Williams
16 Japan K Kobayashi Sauber
17 Spain J Alguersuari Toro Rosso
18 Finland H Kovalainen Lotus
19 Italy J Trulli Lotus
20 Great Britain P Di Resta Force India
21 Belgium J d'Ambrosio Virgin
22 Germany T Glock Virgin
23 India N Karthikeyan Hispania
24 Italy V Liuzzi Hispania

[Iceman]

No Red Bull in the top 4, RUN QUICK THE WORLD IS ENDING

[BBfanUSA]

i live in america and i don't think i'll be awake to watch it.
if they do show the race later i'll try to catch it

Well there's still the Indy 500 and a 600 mile endurance stock car race later that same day here in america

[Grimnir]

monaco grand prix

hamilton is playing bumper cars in this race :joker:

[James]

I've moved Grimnir's post to the other thread. Not sure we need this one now.

[James]

Loads going on in that race. Especially for Monaco.

[Niamh.]

Vettel is untouchable:love:

[James]

Lewis is having a moan here.

[Niamh.]

Lewis is a very ungracious loser:nono:

[Iceman]

I reckon Hamilton deserves a penalty for the next race, disgraceful driving today....if that had been Schumi doing that he'd get one....

[James]

Is Kobayashi getting investigated for his move on Sutil. 'Cause that was the same thing.

I don't get how they are saying Button was driver of the day.

[Iceman]

Im not sure James, F1 website isnt being updated at all today??? Button was possibly gonna be driver of the day but he/the team mucked it up....


(Can I just point out Vettel only won 5 races last year.....he's ALREADY won 5 this year....)

[Iceman]

Should we merge????

[Iceman]

Lewis Hamilton has launched a blistering attack on the stewards in the wake of a penalty-hit Monaco Grand Prix.

Hamilton received two drive-through penalties relating to separate incidents with Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Pastor Maldonado in his Williams.

The first penalty, for causing a collision with Massa as he made an attempt to pass on the inside at Loews Hairpin, saw the McLaren ace relegated two places from seventh to ninth.

The second, as Maldonado manoeuvred around the outside of the 25-year-old at the first corner Ste Devote and resulted in the rookie crashing into a barrier, was served retrospectively after the race.

Twenty seconds were added to Hamilton's elapsed time, although it made no difference to his finishing position of sixth.

Hamilton was fuming immediately after the race, and made a stance as he said: "It's an absolute frickin' joke.

"I've been to see the stewards five times out of six this season."

Asked to why he felt the stewards were picking on him, Hamilton retorted: "Maybe it's because I'm black."

Hamilton then added, as if to make light of his previous remark: "That's what Ali G says."

Hamilton was referring to the fictional television character made famous by Sasha Baron Cohen.

Motor sport's world governing body, the FIA, could determine Hamilton has brought the sport into disrepute with his remarks.

Hamilton, though, was unrepentant, adding: "Massa held me up in qualifying, I got the penalty.

"Then he turned into me [during the race], I got the penalty. These drivers are ridiculous. It's stupid."

"People want to see racing, but you get done trying to put on a show, trying to make a move.

"Fair play, if I feel I've gone too late I'd hold my hand up to admit I've caused an incident. But it's not the case.

"I'll just try to keep my mouth shut and try to enjoy the rest of the season.

"It's character-testing, whether it's right or wrong. I'm going to go chill [now], do some jet-skiiing, and try to stay out of trouble."


I always knew he was an ***hole

[James]

Nah, don't bother. This topic goes back to 2008 whereas the other topic is for 2011.

[Iceman]

Cool I might unsticky this though, what you think?

[Niamh.]

Oh I hate him so much

[Iceman]

He's gone right down in my view, I was really warming to him, I thought he had matured loads but it seems not

[Novo]

Vettel is untouchable:love:

He got a lucky break today

[James]

Yeah, was going to do that.

[Niamh.]

When things don't go his way he acts like an idiot

[King Gizzard]

Has Rosberg won yet

[Iceman]

He got a lucky break today

Thats true but the strategy paid off.... Saftey Car is almost guaranteed in Monaco.... Fair play to him though, bound to be champion this year again.

[Niamh.]

He got a lucky break today

he's still miles ahead of everyone whether he came first or second today

[Iceman]

Has Rosberg won yet

No :sad:

[Novo]

he's still miles ahead of everyone whether he came first or second today

If it wasn't for the crash he would probably have came 3rd, his tryes wouldn't have lasted for another 6 laps + Alonso and Button were right up his arse, don't agree that you should be able to change Tyres when their is a red flag either... awful rule. Saying that though iv'e been impressed with Red bull and Vettel in previous races this year.. this one though they came out lucky.

[Iceman]

If it wasn't for the crash he would probably have came 3rd, his tryes wouldn't have lasted for another 6 laps + Alonso and Button were right up his arse, don't agree that you should be able to change Tyres when their is a red flag either... awful rule

Yeah Id say that rule will be gone by the time they hit Canada....they tend not to change rules until they come into question....like today!

[Niamh.]

If it wasn't for the crash he would probably have came 3rd, his tryes wouldn't have lasted for another 6 laps + Alonso and Button were right up his arse, don't agree that you should be able to change Tyres when their is a red flag either... awful rule. Saying that though iv'e been impressed with Red bull and Vettel in previous races this year.. this one though they came out lucky.

yeah, he was lucky this time round, he's still running away with the season so far though

[Novo]

Hamilton is going to catch Vettel get your money on it.

[James]

If it wasn't for the crash he would probably have came 3rd, his tryes wouldn't have lasted for another 6 laps + Alonso and Button were right up his arse, don't agree that you should be able to change Tyres when their is a red flag either... awful rule. Saying that though iv'e been impressed with Red bull and Vettel in previous races this year.. this one though they came out lucky.

Button got the luck too with Vettel's botched pit-stop. Track position is always more important at Monaco than having the faster car.

I thought Button could have done more to pressurise Alonso when they were battling, that's why I questioned Button's 'driver of the day' status. I feel viewers get influenced by the commentators when it comes to voting on these things.

[Niamh.]

Hamilton is going to catch Vettel get your money on it.

No chance.

[Novo]

And hamilton passes vettel on the final lap!!! I don't believe it he's gone 1 point ahead!!!!

[Novo]

But wait here comes Karthikeyan from nowhere!!

[Novo]

He has passed Vettel but he isn't going to pass Hamilton!

[Iceman]

Also I found it quite ironic that Schumachers best qualifying since coming back turns out to be his worst start

[Niamh.]

lol keep dreaming Andy

[Novo]

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01106/hamilton3_1106233c.jpg

[Niamh.]

http://images.planetf1.com/10/11/800x600/Sebastian-Vettel-1_2527288.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Hamilton is a prick

[Niamh.]

Hamilton is a prick

I agree

[Novo]

I am sure you all love this guy

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/10/19/article-0-06E002CC000005DC-540_468x337.jpg

[Niamh.]

I do actually like Button

[King Gizzard]

f1 will suck until they all get the same powered cars then you will see who the best is

[Iceman]

f1 will suck until they all get the same powered cars then you will see who the best is

Thats what the A1 Racing concept was, it worked okay they just didnt have the proper funding......

[James]

Qualifying for Canada at 6:00 pm tomorrow if anyone's interested

Sergio Perez is going to miss the Grand Prix because he felt unwell during practice, and is being replaced by Pedro de la Rosa.

[Scarlett.]

Rain, rain go away lol

[James]

This is gonna play havoc with the BBC's schedule. Might have to cancel the next 5 hours of programmes or something. :p

[Scarlett.]

The whole programme was supposed to end 15 minutes ago lmao, we're barely into the race xD

[Kerry]

Switched to BBC2 at 9PM. I don't think they knew what to do :joker:

[Scarlett.]

This is a crazy long race lol

[Kerry]

Very. Was laughing my head off at them trying to fill though. Especially the bird watching

"I think it's a red shouldered blackbird" :laugh2:

[Scarlett.]

lmao I enjoyed it for a while, weird to see Colin Farrel and George Lucas watching

[Wildcat!]

Schumacher racing his ass off in 2nd! I hope he can overtake Vettel. Kobayashi, still could get a podium! Cmon!!!!!!

[Kerry]

OMG dickhead marshall! Nearly got himself killed!

[Scarlett.]

I was like O__________O when I saw the car coming to him lol

[Kerry]

I was like O__________O when I saw the car coming to him lol

Me too. Lucky bloke!

[Scarlett.]

I bet he papped his kecks xD

[Kerry]

I bet he papped his kecks xD

Good job the driver had his wits about him and slowed down! Silly man!



Ooooooooooooh this is all dramatic!!!!!

[Scarlett.]

Probably the most dramatic one we've had for a while lol

[Kerry]

Probably the most dramatic one we've had for a while lol

Certainly the longest :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

Haha yeah, it's been going for four hours now xD

[Wildcat!]

YEAHHH Button! Cmon son!

[Scarlett.]

w000000000000t

Vettel will hate himself for that xD

[Kerry]

Great race!!!!!!! (after all that) LOL!

[Scarlett.]

Indeed, really exciting finish, we deserved it after that 2 hour wait haha

[Kerry]

Jenson now loves the rain :D

[Scarlett.]

w00t our national anthem :3

[Kerry]

:dance: Get that champers down

[James]

I wonder what the stewards will do about these incidents with Button. :whistle:

[Kerry]

I wonder what the stewards will do about these incidents with Button. :whistle:

Pretend they never saw anything as they just want to piss off home now :joker:

[Iceman]

I was crying for this race........fingers crossed button gets DQ'd Michael deserved that podium (not saying that Jenson idnt just Michael needs this for his confidence) Schumacher now overtakes Rosberg :whistle:

[Iceman]

Trends · Ireland · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#kathybethterry
Jenson Button
Schumi
#f1
Edward Scissorhands
Seriously McDonalds
Colin Farrell
Safety Car
Canadian Grand Prix

[Iceman]

Trends · Argentina · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#peliculastwitter
#ubicacion
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Forlan
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Zaira
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[Iceman]

Trends · Brazil · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
Jenson Button
#felizdiadosnamorados
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#escolhiesperar
Schumi
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#casaisfamosos
Vetel

[Wildcat!]

I was crying for this race........fingers crossed button gets DQ'd Michael deserved that podium (not saying that Jenson idnt just Michael needs this for his confidence) Schumacher now overtakes Rosberg :whistle:

Michael was amazing today! He really didnt deserve to be a sitting duck like that, just because of DRS! I think that was rubbish.

I was really rooting for him toda!

[Iceman]

Trends · Canada · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#dontlookatmeif
#whenihadamyspace
Seriously McDonalds
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Canadian Grand Prix
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[Iceman]

Trends · Dominican Republic · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#todossomosarturo
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[Iceman]

Trends · Ecuador · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#peliculastwitter
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Schumacher
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Montreal

[Iceman]

Trends · Germany · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
Schumi
#vettel
#harrypotter
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#f1
REC
Formel1
Last Friday Night
Sirius

[Iceman]

Trends · India · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#canadiangp
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Canadian Grand Prix
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[Iceman]

Trends · Indonesia · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#dontlookatmeif
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Herrera
Cleverley
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[Iceman]

Trends · Italy · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#iohovotato
#referendum2011
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Hamilton
Schumacher
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McLaren
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Last Friday Night

[Iceman]

Trends · Mexico · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#peliculastwitter
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Stanford
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Happy4thBirthdayRiot

[Iceman]

Trends · Netherlands · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#impact
#button
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[Iceman]

Trends · South Africa · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
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[Iceman]

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#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#cuandogobiernerajoy
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[Iceman]

Trends · United Kingdom · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#jensonbutton
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[Iceman]

Trends · Venezuela · change

#smallbutpowerful Promoted
#peliculastwitter
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[Iceman]

Michael was amazing today! He really didnt deserve to be a sitting duck like that, just because of DRS! I think that was rubbish.

I was really rooting for him toda!

Thats what the rainmeister does ;) It was amazing and even if 4th is all he gets today im very ****ing proud, he made the right choices at the right time and no silly moves, I hope this form continues.

[Iceman]

Also sorry for spamming that Twitter thing but its a very rare occurance that Schumi trends haha

[Iceman]

LEWIS HAMILTON was told he risks KILLING another driver as Jenson Button took the Canadian GP.

Legend Niki Lauda launched an amazing attack on "mad" Hamilton after the McLaren star's TWO smashes in Montreal.

Hamilton's hopes went up in smoke when he shunted into team-mate Button and was forced to retire.

TOP DOG ... Button takes the chequered flag
TOP DOG ... Button takes the chequered flag

The Brit had already clashed with Red Bull rival Mark Webber, who he sent spinning in a wheel-to-wheel collision.

And Lauda fumed: "What Hamilton did there goes beyond all boundaries.

"He is completely mad. If the FIA does not punish him, I do not understand the world any more.

"At some point there has to be an end to all the jokes. You cannot drive like this as it will result in someone getting killed."

Button snatched the chequered flag from Sebastien Vettel in an astonishing last lap.

Vettel was in total control after a long rain delay until he spun his Red Bull on one of the final turns.

And former world champion Button cashed in by sneaking through and landing top spot.

Vettel limped home in second, while Webber completed the podium. Veteran Michael Schumacher came home in fourth.
Source: The Sun

[Iceman]

http://www.vivaf1.com/penalties.php

- Incident involving Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) and Jenson Button (McLaren)
- Jerome D'Ambrossio (Virgin) changed from Wet Weather Tyres to Intermediate Tyres prior to Safety Car returning to pits, drive through penalty
- Jenson Button (McLaren) exceeding lap delta behind safety car, drive through penalty
- Adrian Sutil (Force India) Overtaking car 8 whilst safety car deployed, drive through penalty
- Incident involving Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) and Jenson Button (McLaren)
- Paul di Resta (Force India) Causing a collision with car 9, drive through penalty
- Incident involving Adrian Sutil (Force India) and Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)No further action
- Narain Karthikeyan (Hispania) Gained an advantage after leaving the track at turn 13/14. 20 seconds added to elapsed time


If button got a time penalty where would he be?

[Iceman]

If he gets the norm for either incident he'd get a 20 second penalty, bumping Schumacher to a deserved 3rd :amazed:

[James]

+20 secs and he would be down to 4th.


Pos Country Driver Car Team Grid Fastest lap Race time Points
1 great britain Jenson Button 4 McLaren-Mercedes 7 1:16.956 4:04:39.537 25
2 germany Sebastian Vettel 1 Red Bull-Renault 1 1:17.217 +00:02.709 18
3 australia Mark Webber 2 Red Bull-Renault 4 1:19.572 +00:13.828 15
4 germany Michael Schumacher 7 Mercedes GP 8 1:19.138 +00:14.219 12


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/results/9418217.stm

[michael21]

If he gets the norm for either incident he'd get a 20 second penalty, bumping Schumacher to a deserved 3rd :amazed:

:nono: Schumache did a rain dance this is a rule break he should be DQ :joker:

What a race :hugesmile:

[Iceman]

+20 secs and he would be down to 4th.


Pos Country Driver Car Team Grid Fastest lap Race time Points
1 great britain Jenson Button 4 McLaren-Mercedes 7 1:16.956 4:04:39.537 25
2 germany Sebastian Vettel 1 Red Bull-Renault 1 1:17.217 +00:02.709 18
3 australia Mark Webber 2 Red Bull-Renault 4 1:19.572 +00:13.828 15
4 germany Michael Schumacher 7 Mercedes GP 8 1:19.138 +00:14.219 12


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/results/9418217.stm

Ah I like that Code thing, wish I had known that last year when copying Qualifying time :laugh:

I think he may get it for the Hamilton one cause he admitted it.....im 50/50 on the Alonso one......I think they both could have backed off...

[Iceman]

:nono: Schumache did a rain dance this is a rule break he should be DQ :joker:

What a race :hugesmile:

Schumacher was by far driver of the day, can you honestly say the 3 ahead of him will be doing that at the age of 42?

[michael21]

Schumacher was by far driver of the day, can you honestly say the 3 ahead of him will be doing that at the age of 42?

no but at the end of the day the best team one dont forget at one point button was 21st and last Schumacher did ok his best race yet i would of like him to beat webber naybe redbull will be DQ for somethink then Schumache cab be 2nd :shocked:

[Iceman]

Nah Red Bull arent under investigation, only Button for the 2 incidents. Still no word yet could be tomorrow when we find out.

[Iceman]

No further action on either penalty....

[Kerry]

Good. I'm pleased


Just watching the highlights now to see if there was any news

[Kerry]

Just heard Vettels comments. What a wanker

[Iceman]

What were his comments?

[Niamh.]

Just heard Vettels comments. What a wanker

Vettel is a legend:nono:

[Iceman]

A legend under pressure......

[Niamh.]

A legend under pressure......

not really:joker:

[Iceman]

Lucky to get a podium at all yesterday.....webber and Schumi were buckets faster than him..... Im glad he got the podium though, he's Baby Schumi......

Also I wonder how long its gonna be before people get bored of him winning???? Remember when they turned off in their Millions cause Schumi just won everything haha

[Niamh.]

Schumi had a fantastic race, as did Button

[Iceman]

Yeah i think button was too out there though, 2 crashes and a penalty.....1 was avoidable and yet he got away with it.....

Schumi just got lucky with Strategy and took risks on the tyres towards the last 20 laps, he was half in the damp every lap :laugh:

[Grimnir]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/13748154.stm

:joker: :joker: :joker:

[Niamh.]

hahahaha oh btw anyone outside the UK watch it here :lDNOYkisb6o

[Grimnir]

he was struggling for grip because it was wet

i like that he falls twice which makes it even funnier :joker:

[Niamh.]

he was struggling for grip because it was wet

i like that he falls twice which makes it even funnier :joker:

:laugh:

[Iceman]

1 2 Mark Webber RBR-Renault 1:40.403 22
2 10 Vitaly Petrov Renault 1:41.227 0.824 20
3 5 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:41.239 0.836 22
4 3 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:41.510 1.107 23
5 9 Nick Heidfeld Renault 1:41.580 1.177 24
6 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:41.758 1.355 23
7 4 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1:41.926 1.523 14
8 14 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1:41.955 1.552 20
9 8 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:42.043 1.640 22
10 19 Jaime Alguersuari STR-Ferrari 1:42.216 1.813 29
11 7 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1:42.270 1.867 26
12 18 Daniel Ricciardo STR-Ferrari 1:42.412 2.009 27
13 11 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 1:42.704 2.301 23
14 17 Sergio Perez Sauber-Ferrari 1:42.738 2.335 20
15 12 Pastor Maldonado Williams-Cosworth 1:42.841 2.438 28
16 1 Sebastian Vettel RBR-Renault 1:42.941 2.538 21
17 16 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 1:43.201 2.798 18
18 15 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1:43.769 3.366 7
19 20 Heikki Kovalainen Lotus-Renault 1:44.136 3.733 17
20 25 Jerome d'Ambrosio Virgin-Cosworth 1:45.026 4.623 17
21 24 Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 1:45.221 4.818 19
22 23 Vitantonio Liuzzi HRT-Cosworth 1:45.494 5.091 24
23 22 Narain Karthikeyan HRT-Cosworth 1:46.926 6.523 27
24 21 Karun Chandhok Lotus-Renault No time 2

FP2 is on now, theyre all struggling

[Iceman]

Vettel on Pole, Webber, Hamilton, Alonso, Massa, Button, Rosberg, Schumacher

[James]

A bit better from Webber this time.

Here's the qualifying head-to-heads for 2011.

Vettel 7 Webber 1
Hamilton 6 Button 2
Alonso 8 Massa 0
Schu 1 Rosberg 7
Heidfeld 3 Petrov 5
Barrichello 4 Maldonado 4
Sutil 2 di Resta 6
Kobayashi 3 Perez 4
Kobayashi 1 de la Rosa 0
Buemi 7 Alguersuari 1
Kovalainen 7 Trulli 1
Karthikeyan 1 Liuzzi 7
Glock 6 d'Ambrosio 2

[Iceman]

Did you see how close some of the times were all day, i think the ban on engine mapping has brought the grid closer (not close enough though, just ban RBR for 4 races :nono:)

[James]

I see they've brightened-up the circuit a bit, painting the walls blue etc. All you saw before was grey and white.

[Iceman]

yeah it was a very dank track to play on F1 2010, last corner was so hard to get right, I think I always clipped the curb.

[Novo]

What time is the Race on tomorrow?

[Iceman]

1 o clock should be interesting, theyve never really had a good race here so going by this years standards of races it should be good. Gonna go with Hamilton for the win, Schumi 3rd, I reckon Red bulls will crash first corner.

[Novo]

I've got a good feeling about Alonso tomorrow may whack the remaining £12.32 i have in my account on him for the win

[Novo]

Why is Button 14/1 to win the race.. is that a good price for an each way bet first 3 1/5 odds?

[Iceman]

Yeah he seems fast and its a home grand Prix so he'll really want to impress, he's gonna come really good towards the end of the season, like last year.

[Iceman]

Why is Button 14/1 to win the race.. is that a good price for an each way bet first 3 1/5 odds

:shocked: I dont know anything about odds. you might wanna ask AndyBet :laugh: He could win aswell, just look at the last race.

[Novo]

Where he is starting on the grid? 14/1 seems a bit generous

[Iceman]

6th

[Novo]

£7.32 on Alonso at 7/1 and £5 on Button at 14/1 it is then

[Iceman]

Yeah I reckon thats good, I really dont see the Red Bulls making it past the first corner, mark is clearly frustrated that he isnt competitive enough to snatch pole and Seb wont back down....

[Novo]

Alonso is well overdue a win as well when was his last?

[Iceman]

God sometime last year I think, maybe the tale end of Europe? I'll check now.

[Iceman]

Korea Last year actually haha

[Iceman]

Vettel wins again, he's just become unstoppable

[Niamh.]

WooooooHooooooooooooo

[Iceman]

The title is his unless something major happens soon, all that needs to happen is others to get pole.

[Grimnir]

:sleep::sleep::sleep:

what a boring race that was

also why do spain get 2 grand prix?

why not just let some other country have the grand prix?

european grand prix is stupid

[Iceman]

Because Spain is always packed for practices up until the race, its guaranteed money

[James]

It's the Alonso factor I guess gets them two Grand Prix.

I didn't think that Valencia was that boring a race. I'd give it 5/10 by this season's standards - this season has sometimes been more Wacky Races than Formula 1. ;)

[Iceman]

It's the Alonso factor I guess gets them two Grand Prix.

I didn't think that Valencia was that boring a race. I'd give it 5/10 by this season's standards - this season as sometimes been more Wacky Races than Formula 1. ;)

Definitely, even though its what 5 years since he last won a title, he's still considered the most 'all round' driver on the grid.

I just think that it wouldnt have been as boring if say Alonso won, Vettel is killing F1 (I know now why people hated Schumacher :tongue:)

[James]

Silverstone this Sunday. Practise today.

[Jords]

Good race, Alonso's 27th win!

It was dead heat between Hamilton and Massa in the last moments, glad Hamilton just got it at 4th.

[Niamh.]

Poor Webber :bored:

[Marc]

Who won?

[Marc]

..Oh I just scrolled up!

My bad.

[Jords]

Marc :idc:

[Niamh.]

..Oh I just scrolled up!

My bad.

1. Alonso
2. Vettel (should have been Webber)
3. Webber
4. Hamilton
5. Massa

[Marc]

Thanks Niamh.. you're so helpful.. and Jords.. :idc:

[Niamh.]

Thanks Niamh.. you're so helpful.. and Jords.. :idc:

:angel:

Button never finished because they forgot to put the nuts in one of wheels at the pitstop and his wheel fell off f/

[Jords]

Poor Button, he was rightly so pissed.

[Marc]

:angel:

Button never finished because they forgot to put the nuts in one of wheels at the pitstop and his wheel fell off f/

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg6rvwxsev1qc650d.gif

wut

[Niamh.]

yeah, plus Webber was just about to pass Vettel to take 2nd place and his team told him not to :bored:

[Iceman]

Great Race, Delighted the Dominance of Red Bull is starting to wean.

[Niamh.]

Great Race, Delighted the Dominance of Red Bull is starting to wean.

what did you make of the Seb/Webber incident?