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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Austicman wrote:
    Mark Webber has had himself a nasty accident at a charity push bike event. He got hit by a car while riding. The only injury I've heard about is a broken leg. But reports have him as seriously injuried. I'd guessing he'll be racing the clock to be fit for the season opener. I don't like his chances of holding onto his ride if he's out indefinately.
    Initial reports had him having multiple broken limbs, but seems it was just the one leg.
    He's to miss winter testing but they think he'll be ready for Australia with time to spare.
  • Austicman
    Austicman Posts: 1,328
    Rygar wrote:
    Initial reports had him having multiple broken limbs, but seems it was just the one leg.
    He's to miss winter testing but they think he'll be ready for Australia with time to spare.

    Just reading the lastest. He had a titanium rod inserted into his leg. That'll speed up the recovery.
    I can't go the library anymore, everyone STINKS!!
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Austicman wrote:
    Just reading the lastest. He had a titanium rod inserted into his leg. That'll speed up the recovery.
    Not that I expect him to win any, ahem, medals next year, but hopefully he fully recovers in time.
  • Austicman
    Austicman Posts: 1,328
    Rygar wrote:
    Not that I expect him to win any, ahem, medals next year, but hopefully he fully recovers in time.

    Nah me niether. He's taken to long just to get to where he's at. He'll be stuggling next year to get a look in with Vettel as a team mate.
    I can't go the library anymore, everyone STINKS!!
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Austicman wrote:
    Nah me niether. He's taken to long just to get to where he's at. He'll be stuggling next year to get a look in with Vettel as a team mate.
    I dunno what to think about Vettel going to RBR...almost feels like a step backwards from the progress he made throughout last season.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Austicman wrote:
    Just reading the lastest. He had a titanium rod inserted into his leg. That'll speed up the recovery.
    They are pushing for a February return to the track, so, for a broken leg, not a bad layoff.
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    Ferrari better get to work on that KERS..otherwise they are going to find themselves behind.

    Those cars better start to look better otherwise I may not watch the new season, haha..never! I must watch!
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    The following is the full statement from Honda President and CEO Takeo Fukui regarding the firm’s decision to pull out of Formula One...

    We, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., have come to the conclusion that we will withdraw from all Formula One activities, making 2008 the last season of participation.

    This difficult decision has been made in light of the quickly deteriorating operating environment facing the global auto industry, brought on by the sub-prime problem in the United States, the deepening credit crisis and the sudden contraction of the world economies.

    Honda must protect its core business activities and secure the long term as widespread uncertainties in the economies around the globe continue to mount. A recovery is expected to take some time.

    Under these circumstances, Honda has taken swift and flexible measures to counter this sudden and expansive weakening of the marketplace in all business areas. However, in recognition of the need to optimize the allocation of management resources, including investment regarding the future, we have decided to withdraw from Formula One participation. We will enter into consultation with the associates of Honda Racing F1 Team and its engine supplier Honda Racing Development regarding the future of the two companies. This will include offering the team for sale.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Saw that.
    That sucks, even though I wasn't a Honda fan.
  • nuffingman
    nuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Saw this on the news this morning. Must be very worrying for the hundreds that could lose their jobs, although they said there is interest in buying the team.

    http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05122008/58/ecclestone-buyers-interested-honda.html
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,107
    yeah I heard about it last night

    WTF is going on in F1?
    Bernie better come up with way to keep the teams

    Rumor has it Toyota is also thinking of dumping its F1 team.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Get_Right wrote:
    yeah I heard about it last night

    WTF is going on in F1?
    Bernie better come up with way to keep the teams

    Rumor has it Toyota is also thinking of dumping its F1 team.
    I suggested that to my buddy although I hadn't heard any rumors yet.
    I wonder if they're going to find any buyers...
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,107
    Rygar wrote:
    I suggested that to my buddy although I hadn't heard any rumors yet.
    I wonder if they're going to find any buyers...

    my wife works for Honda
    and thats the word on the street

    They will find a buyer. Chinese or middle eastern would be my guess.
    Who knows maybe Hugo Chavez wants in.

    by the way, habs looked good against the blue shirts last night
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Get_Right wrote:
    my wife works for Honda
    and thats the word on the street

    They will find a buyer. Chinese or middle eastern would be my guess.
    Who knows maybe Hugo Chavez wants in.

    by the way, habs looked good against the blue shirts last night
    I hope someone buys them. The sport is in big trouble.

    And did they ever!
    Rags clearly weren't on their game but the Habs showed up big time.
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    Another team may drop out. Maybe 'Red Bull'
  • BubbaBirch
    BubbaBirch Posts: 1,977
    Can't help but think part of the teams dropping out, besides the obvious reason being money, is the new "medal" system.

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