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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    hartamh wrote:
    What a gene pool he came from...looking good Mr. Vedder :)
    I'm confused. What?
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    Bruno Senna is expected to test for Honda's F1 team next month.

    "I see myself in Formula One soon, or at least I hope so," the nephew of the late triple world champion Ayrton Senna is quoted as saying by Spain's Diario Sport newspaper.

    It is unknown where the 24-year-old GP2 runner-up's Honda test will take place, but it is expected to occur sometime after the season ending Brazilian grand prix, which Senna will attend.

    Along with Toro Rosso, Honda is among his best chances to make his Grand Prix debut in 2009.

    The Brackley-based Honda team has not yet confirmed either of its current drivers, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, for next season.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnmpIqFoYtg

    http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/081015092413.shtml
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    French GP for 2009 canned (by the organizers, not the FIA). Not cool, but a chance for Montreal to get back on board...
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    Rygar wrote:
    French GP for 2009 canned (by the organizers, not the FIA). Not cool, but a chance for Montreal to get back on board...

    part of me thinks that the FIA told the montreal organizers:

    "fix the track and get the gov to pony up the F1 fees-then we will be back in 2010"
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Get_Right wrote:
    part of me thinks that the FIA told the montreal organizers:

    "fix the track and get the gov to pony up the F1 fees-then we will be back in 2010"
    Easily possible. Also possible is that promotor's side of things - Bernie wanted a big pay raise.
    Our sport isn't in the best of shape at the moment.

    On the track, let's hope for a Massa-Raikkonen finnish with Lewie out of it (again) on turn 1!
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    Rygar wrote:
    Easily possible. Also possible is that promotor's side of things - Bernie wanted a big pay raise.
    Our sport isn't in the best of shape at the moment.

    On the track, let's hope for a Massa-Raikkonen finnish with Lewie out of it (again) on turn 1!


    Im rooting for alonzo! ;)
    hahahahaha

    seriously, Id like to see the championship go down to the last race, so I can see it live
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Get_Right wrote:
    Im rooting for alonzo! ;)
    hahahahaha

    seriously, Id like to see the championship go down to the last race, so I can see it live
    I'd be fine with that, so long as Felipe takes the championship!
  • nuffingman
    nuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Rygar wrote:
    Easily possible. Also possible is that promotor's side of things - Bernie wanted a big pay raise.
    Our sport isn't in the best of shape at the moment.

    On the track, let's hope for a Massa-Raikkonen finnish with Lewie out of it (again) on turn 1!
    What's with all the hate for Lewis and all the love for the pampered Ferrari boys? He may sometimes have an unforgiving style but he's been a breath of fresh air to an extremely dull sport.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    nuffingman wrote:
    What's with all the hate for Lewis and all the love for the pampered Ferrari boys? He may sometimes have an unforgiving style but he's been a breath of fresh air to an extremely dull sport.

    I happen to agree. Except for the dull part.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    nuffingman wrote:
    What's with all the hate for Lewis and all the love for the pampered Ferrari boys? He may sometimes have an unforgiving style but he's been a breath of fresh air to an extremely dull sport.
    If you think it's dull, why watch?
    And given your location, your opinion of Hamilton isn't terribly surprising. Why all the hate for Ferrari drivers?


    But to answer your question, I've been finding LH increasingly egotistical, arrogant, and reckless/dangerous. I already was anti-McLaren so it probably didn't start too well from there. Everyone has their teams/drivers, I'm not really sure what the big deal is when you find someone who doesn't like your boy.
  • nuffingman
    nuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Rygar wrote:
    If you think it's dull, why watch?
    And given your location, your opinion of Hamilton isn't terribly surprising. Why all the hate for Ferrari drivers?
    In my opinion F1 has only had some racing in the last couple of years. Before that it was a procession with bugger all happening. That seems to have changed.

    Hamilton was penalised for a nutty bit of driving but Massa had no penalty for cutting a corner and flipping Hamilton around. If you're going to penalise people for getting something wrong then it has to be consistant.

    Of course I'm going to cheer on Lewis because of where I'm from. If he's beaten fairly and squarely so be it. There are quite a few Brits who think there are those that have a grudge against him and will penalise the slightest thing, but you don't find Hamilton moaning about it. Hats off to him.

    You've obviously got a thing about Hamilton but haven't said what it is.

    Edit: Just saw your reply. Egotistical, I think not. He's one of the quiet ones, almost seems shy when interviewed. I also never realised I was making a big deal, just asked a question.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    nuffingman wrote:
    In my opinion F1 has only had some racing in the last couple of years. Before that it was a procession with bugger all happening. That seems to have changed.

    Hamilton was penalised for a nutty bit of driving but Massa had no penalty for cutting a corner and flipping Hamilton around. If you're going to penalise people for getting something wrong then it has to be consistant.

    Of course I'm going to cheer on Lewis because of where I'm from. If he's beaten fairly and squarely so be it. There are quite a few Brits who think there are those that have a grudge against him and will penalise the slightest thing, but you don't find Hamilton moaning about it. Hats off to him.

    You've obviously got a thing about Hamilton but haven't said what it is.
    Yeah I edited the post.
    Massa did get a penalty for spinning Hamilton around.
    The penalties are messed up this year, I'll give you that. And Hamilton actually says a lot. Well, maybe not a lot, but enough. A lot of the other drivers think he's got quite the ego.
    http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/081016173818.shtml
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    I will admit, however, that with all the scrutiny and media-love Hamhead gets, it is inevitable that things will be misquoted, taken out of context, etc.
  • nuffingman
    nuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Rygar wrote:
    Yeah I edited the post.
    Massa did get a penalty for spinning Hamilton around.
    The penalties are messed up this year, I'll give you that. And Hamilton actually says a lot. A lot of the other drivers think he's got quite the ego.
    I stand corrected about the penalty.

    We're obviously going to disagree about the ego size. I suppose a lot of the other drivers don't like being harassed by a kid.

    Now if we're going to discuss ego... Alonso, look at how he reacted last year.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    nuffingman wrote:
    I stand corrected about the penalty.

    We're obviously going to disagree about the ego size. I suppose a lot of the other drivers don't like being harassed by a kid.

    Now if we're going to discuss ego... Alonso, look at how he reacted last year.
    Yeah I've been a long time anti-Alonso vocalist too, but after this year I started wondering how much of it was Hamilton and not Alonso :p
    I would rather see Kubica land a drive with Ferrari than Alonso.

    And no, you weren't making a big deal so apologies for that. I need a vacation.
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    As much as I like Alonso and his driving style I don't want him in a Ferrari. But he probably will be driving the F car within a few years.

    As far as Hamilton goes, i'm glad he's in F1, I love to hate on him. It's fun. He's got talent. Perhaps an ego as big as his talent. I don't want him to win the championships. But he probably will win it one day, perhaps also be a very good champion. One that pisses everyone off.

    As it stands many other drivers have bad words to say about his style of driving. To be honest I like that he attacks the way he does. He is a racer.

    Next year has some more changes coming to F1, can't wait!
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    Now Alonso is the best driver on the field, I think Kubica is the best of the newer guy's.

    But I really like Massa, I think the media has been hard on him and this year Massa out drove Kimi in almost every race. Sadly Massa has some issues in the wet and unless he learns how to drive when it rains, he will never be considered a great driver. Even if he wins the championships this year.

    This weekend should be great. I'm really excited.
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    anyone else up for the race?.....

    :D

    I need a red bull,
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Well damn.
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    I stayed up for that snooze fest! ah whatever.

    Down to Brazil!....so now Hamilton needs to finish in 5th or above to become champion right?...
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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    MrBrian wrote:
    I stayed up for that snooze fest! ah whatever.

    Down to Brazil!....so now Hamilton needs to finish in 5th or above to become champion right?...
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    I believe that is correct.
    So hopefully a Massa win with a Hamilton DNF. The bad luck is long overdue to hit his car ;)

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