(the real reason Rygar doesnt want it to rain-if it does Masa is toast and so is ferrari)
This is true.
However, the entire field looked like the clown college league of racing when the rain hit yesterday.
Massa didn't spin once in the rain yesterday
which can make it more entertaining
in this case a thrilling ending and I thought Hedfield had a chance to pull ahead of everyone
as far as we know, but mysteriously, the gap between Masa and Hamilton widened in the last turn
It IS entertaining, but not in a racing sense, more like a 'haw haw' and finger pointing sense, hehehe.
Heidfeld put the wets on and passed 4 or 5 people on the last lap. Alonso did the same thing.
Anyway, the penalty is not what the sport needed, whether you think it justified or complete bs. If Massa ends up winning the championship I hope it's by a fair margin...although I think Hamilton is still going to get it.
Ferrari have announced an extension to Kimi Raikkonen’s contract for a further two seasons, keeping the world champion with the Italian team until the end of 2010.
With Raikkonen’s team mate Felipe Massa also under contract for that period, it means Ferrari’s race line-up will remain unchanged until at least the start of their 2011 campaign.
Raikkonen joined Ferrari from McLaren last season, while Massa has been with the team since 2006. The announcement should end media speculation suggesting that Raikkonen may retire at the end of this season.
Saw that. Looks like the weather is going to do the roulette this weekend.
Sutil led practice 1 which got rained out, then the track dried up for practice 2 and Raikkonen topped it.
From Formula 1.com: "As conditions improved dramatically, Kimi Raikkonen celebrated Ferrari’s announcement that he will stay with the Scuderia until the end of 2010 by setting the fastest time of 1m 23.861s. It was tight at the top, however, with the BMW Saubers of Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld next on 1m 23.931s and 1m 23.947s respectively and Lewis Hamilton right behind them for McLaren on 1m 23.983s."
interesting article
I dunno, if he wasnt right there with Kimi to begin with, he wouldnt have ended up cutting through-it just seems so wrong to take that win away from him.
Yeah I saw the results and its tight at the top. Qualifying should be VERY interesting tomorrow.
interesting article
I dunno, if he wasnt right there with Kimi to begin with, he wouldnt have ended up cutting through-it just seems so wrong to take that win away from him.
Yeah I saw the results and its tight at the top. Qualifying should be VERY interesting tomorrow.
I blame the chicane exit on Lewis for trying to squeeze in there anyway, but balance it with a "he was going to pass him anyway before the end" sort of argument.
I hope Sunday's race is exciting (AND CLEAN) and red!
How about Hamilton running his mouth the past few days? Said kimi didnt have the balls to brake late! hahaha,
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BMW is yet to confirm it's drivers, I really think Alonso is on the cards for them.
I hadn't heard any of that. Source for the Lewis' bad mouthing?
I still say Alonso will go for dough and sign with Honda, especially if Heidfeld keeps up this improved performance. Although if that's the case, BMW and Renault may simple swap drivers.
I hadn't heard any of that. Source for the Lewis' bad mouthing?
I still say Alonso will go for dough and sign with Honda, especially if Heidfeld keeps up this improved performance. Although if that's the case, BMW and Renault may simple swap drivers.
I dunno, two years with honda will make him major money, but also give him no chance of fighting for the championship for 2 years (guessing that would be the contract)
At BMW he will still make bucks (not as much as honda) and have a fighting chance, BMW should be far stronger next season, as they also have a good jump on the KERS systems.
I dunno, two years with honda will make him major money, but also give him no chance of fighting for the championship for 2 years (guessing that would be the contract)
At BMW he will still make bucks (not as much as honda) and have a fighting chance, BMW should be far stronger next season, as they also have a good jump on the KERS systems.
I hope the rain stays away for this weekend.
haha, Lewis, you're a hard guy to cheer for.
Decent article on Alonso. I think if he wants a chance at the championship, he goes for BMW. He DID win 2 with Renault so you can't write them off completely either..
I was quite good for a while, and I went on to other games and when I came back to it I was awful, and have since given up trying to regain my form...
I am currently playing Ferrari Challenge (like the real life series). Quite fun!
I was quite good for a while, and I went on to other games and when I came back to it I was awful, and have since given up trying to regain my form...
I am currently playing Ferrari Challenge (like the real life series). Quite fun!
Ferrari Challenge! Yeah it seems fun. is it also online?
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Hey do you do any real life go karting by any chance? I'm trying to join an indoor league here in Toronto, I think I found one about 30 mins from me.
Only shitty go karts, and not too often (had an AWESOME accident (caused by someone else) last time, still have the scars to show for it).
70 kph is impressive! A league would be pretty interesting, I think.
Ferrari Challenge is quite fun, very sim. There is online but I haven't tried it yet. You unlock all the tracks by playing through each area season - seven or eight weekends in each of Italy, Europe, and NA, and each weekend consists of (default) 7 mins qualifying and two 15 minute races. I just finished Mugello right now.
edit - since I just finished updating the Canadiens thread, did you know Patrice Brisebois is an EXCELLENT driver in the Ferrari Challenge series? He isn't in the game, unfortunately, but at the 2008 MTL GP he drove quite nicely.
strange qualifying
how could two of the best drivers qualify so bad compared to the rest of the field
Masa will win this one me thinks
the rain wrecks havoc on F1!
No secret that the cars/drivers aren't too hot in the rain, but Lewis was out in intermediates and I don't think he even tried with super wets...
Vettel was impressive.
No secret that the cars/drivers aren't too hot in the rain, but Lewis was out in intermediates and I don't think he even tried with super wets...
Vettel was impressive.
I know, but all things considered, youd think it would more or less level the playing field-obviously not
I thought he was out in wets. They made a run for the pole in inters thinking the track had dried out???
I know, but all things considered, youd think it would more or less level the playing field-obviously not
I thought he was out in wets. They made a run for the pole in inters thinking the track had dried out???
should be an interesting race
looking forward to it
that start will be crazy!
yeah I guess they thought the track was going to dry up enough for him to clock a good time, but it looked like it didn't even stop raining
I was reading that Kimi still refuses to back Massa. bad kimi! next is Singaore!
Apparently the long term forcast is in saying 60% chance of rain for the night race.
Vettel raced well but it was obvious that the pace car gave him the edge. nevertheless it should take nothing away from his race as he made almost zero mistakes.
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However, the entire field looked like the clown college league of racing when the rain hit yesterday.
Massa didn't spin once in the rain yesterday
which can make it more entertaining
in this case a thrilling ending and I thought Hedfield had a chance to pull ahead of everyone
as far as we know, but mysteriously, the gap between Masa and Hamilton widened in the last turn
Heidfeld put the wets on and passed 4 or 5 people on the last lap. Alonso did the same thing.
Anyway, the penalty is not what the sport needed, whether you think it justified or complete bs. If Massa ends up winning the championship I hope it's by a fair margin...although I think Hamilton is still going to get it.
both very true
With Raikkonen’s team mate Felipe Massa also under contract for that period, it means Ferrari’s race line-up will remain unchanged until at least the start of their 2011 campaign.
Raikkonen joined Ferrari from McLaren last season, while Massa has been with the team since 2006. The announcement should end media speculation suggesting that Raikkonen may retire at the end of this season.
Sutil led practice 1 which got rained out, then the track dried up for practice 2 and Raikkonen topped it.
From Formula 1.com: "As conditions improved dramatically, Kimi Raikkonen celebrated Ferrari’s announcement that he will stay with the Scuderia until the end of 2010 by setting the fastest time of 1m 23.861s. It was tight at the top, however, with the BMW Saubers of Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld next on 1m 23.931s and 1m 23.947s respectively and Lewis Hamilton right behind them for McLaren on 1m 23.983s."
Also interesting to note that the majority of drivers (or so the article leads one to believe) see the reasoning behind Lewis' penalty as valid, while the penalty itself harsh.
http://www.tsn.ca/auto_racing/formula_one/story/?id=249148&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_auto_racing-formula_one
Coincidentially, Pearl Jam Message Pit member Rygar said it first!
I dunno, if he wasnt right there with Kimi to begin with, he wouldnt have ended up cutting through-it just seems so wrong to take that win away from him.
Yeah I saw the results and its tight at the top. Qualifying should be VERY interesting tomorrow.
I hope Sunday's race is exciting (AND CLEAN) and red!
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BMW is yet to confirm it's drivers, I really think Alonso is on the cards for them.
I still say Alonso will go for dough and sign with Honda, especially if Heidfeld keeps up this improved performance. Although if that's the case, BMW and Renault may simple swap drivers.
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/080912192107.shtml
I dunno, two years with honda will make him major money, but also give him no chance of fighting for the championship for 2 years (guessing that would be the contract)
At BMW he will still make bucks (not as much as honda) and have a fighting chance, BMW should be far stronger next season, as they also have a good jump on the KERS systems.
I hope the rain stays away for this weekend.
Decent article on Alonso. I think if he wants a chance at the championship, he goes for BMW. He DID win 2 with Renault so you can't write them off completely either..
thanks for the articles
ah! wouldve been cool to race you. Perhaps when the next version comes out i'll pick up a PS3 again. Also Grand Turismo looks tempting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evdB74DD7eg
and wheel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3iDT0JXOMg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB_kWmbmX6I&feature=related
I am currently playing Ferrari Challenge (like the real life series). Quite fun!
Ferrari Challenge! Yeah it seems fun. is it also online?
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Hey do you do any real life go karting by any chance? I'm trying to join an indoor league here in Toronto, I think I found one about 30 mins from me.
I need racing in my life.
http://gpkartways.com/
I hear they can go up to 70 kph in the open.
70 kph is impressive! A league would be pretty interesting, I think.
Ferrari Challenge is quite fun, very sim. There is online but I haven't tried it yet. You unlock all the tracks by playing through each area season - seven or eight weekends in each of Italy, Europe, and NA, and each weekend consists of (default) 7 mins qualifying and two 15 minute races. I just finished Mugello right now.
edit - since I just finished updating the Canadiens thread, did you know Patrice Brisebois is an EXCELLENT driver in the Ferrari Challenge series? He isn't in the game, unfortunately, but at the 2008 MTL GP he drove quite nicely.
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Hey it's kinda almost time for qualies. I can't wait.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rh0JqyhWeM
strange qualifying
how could two of the best drivers qualify so bad compared to the rest of the field
Masa will win this one me thinks
the rain wrecks havoc on F1!
Vettel was impressive.
I know, but all things considered, youd think it would more or less level the playing field-obviously not
I thought he was out in wets. They made a run for the pole in inters thinking the track had dried out???
should be an interesting race
looking forward to it
that start will be crazy!
Excellent job Vettel, he earned it! Very nice driving.
Screw you Lewis, I had 3 gravel traps with your name on it.
Good job showing up for 10 laps Kimi, at least you're consistent
Apparently the long term forcast is in saying 60% chance of rain for the night race.
Vettel raced well but it was obvious that the pace car gave him the edge. nevertheless it should take nothing away from his race as he made almost zero mistakes.