Goron_3 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Yeah that press conference transcript is HILARIOUS! Love it. I love when Sutil went '..the kerbs, not a problem to be on the kerb', hahahaha. Reminds me of Schumachers racing philosophy which went along the lines of 'You can overtake me, but you're gonna have to do it on the grass'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 The Trulli and Sutil exchange audio from the driver breifing, lol: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8333577.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) I'm liking this circuit/venue and think I actually prefer it to Singapore as a night race. Unlike so many new circuits I think this one has real character, it feels intimate, and has a sort of stadium feel to it which I think is really quite unique, almost like racing in a massive wembley stadium. And I'm already getting to know the track unlike somewhere like Valencia [and even parts of Singapore] where I have no clue what's coming next on the circuit. I think it has some great features. I still can't believe that the long straight is the longest in F1 though, it doesn't appear as long as Monza to me, and of course Fuji (unless they're not that as it's off the calender). Qualifying was good and I hope there's a great race tomorrow. Oh and Ferrari World in the background looks immense! and towering over the grandstands! If only the hotel didn't look like some kind of giant sex toy! Edited October 31, 2009 by Retro_Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodleman Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I eagerly await someone crashing on the pit lane exit tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I eagerly await someone crashing on the pit lane exit tomorrow. I'm willing to bet it'll be Nakajima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Alguersuari, over an overexcited Hamilton/Vettel trying to gain time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Gotta be Sutil, doesn't it? Or does he only crash when theres someone else to crash into... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'm willing to bet it'll be Nakajima Kobyashi - he's well on his way to becoming Sato Mk II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Kobyashi - he's well on his way to becoming Sato Mk II. We need Sato back in F1! The tunnel would be a perfect place for a 'crashgate' esque event to happen, would be a good 'un. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Oh god. I just had a horrible vision of Sutil smacking into Kobayashi (to complete the Toyota collection), to then have Nakajima bin it into the tunnel on the way out when everybody pits because of the safety car, to have Rosberg (who fortunately had just had his pitstop!) win the race as the only remaining competitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 That's unrealistic. We'd get red flags double quick if a car binned it going through the pit lane exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Sutil into the back of Trulli just for lol's would be hillarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Sutil into the back of Trulli just for lol's would be hillarious! YES YES YES! Omg that would be just brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 LOL! James Corden just stole the show for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 James Corden, he's an idiot! Was an OK race, nothing really happened though, but I think of all the recent new circuits it's my favourite... Kobayashi had a great race. He's potentially the next rookie driver to have proven they really deserve a place in F1... following Hamilton and Vettel. All the others like Grosjean, Piquet, Alguersuari just seem to be a waste of space, though Buemi's got potential I reckon. I just picture Kobayashi like some crazed banzai style driver in the car, screaming away... possibly out of control most of the time but somehow capable of pulling it off! and good to watch. They should have him and Sato at Toyota! It would make for one crazy japanese team that everyone would be afraid of going anywhere near! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganepark32 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 ^ well from the sounds of it, Sato may be returning next year for the Lotus team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 So how many front wings has Rubens damaged this season after this race? lol Kobayashi surely at Toyota after that display. Out finished Trulli on both occasions he's had to step in for Glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Barrichello & Hulkenberg confirmed at Williams. http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/11/10187.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 And out of nowhere... Bridgestone to quit F1 after 2010 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Shall we predict which tyre company will replace Bridgestone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 How funny would it be if no tyre company wanted the contract. Cars running around on the metal rims - thats hardcore driving skill. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Toyota out of F1 "with immediate effect" - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80003 Damn, another manufacturer gone, that's kinda disappointing. Look like HQ just outright pulled the plug. Poor Kobyashi - guess it's his dad's sushi restaurant for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Poor Kobyashi - guess it's his dad's sushi restaurant for him.yeah I read that story, quite something!It's a shame for him, but he's given himself a good shot at a drive with another team, whether this year or in the future. Shame about Toyota, they've been in the sport for some time now and as a manufacturer team they feel like quite an important part of it. This will confirm Sauber a place on the grid then if they manage to get something together. Also... http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/091104095458.shtml Raikkonen gets Hamilton’s blessing Lewis Hamilton would welcome Kimi Raikkonen as his new McLaren Mercedes team-mate, the British driver's father Anthony Hamilton has confirmed. 2008 world champion Hamilton has until now stated his desire to keep Heikki Kovalainen alongside him, raising suggestions he does not want to be challenged by the occupant of the sister car. "First, I want to say that neither Lewis nor myself have any influence on the decision," Hamilton Snr told the Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat. "But if I was deciding between Kimi and Heikki, I would go for Kimi," he added, "even if I have nothing against Heikki. We've always like him; he's a great team-mate and does his job well. "Kimi is a cool guy," Anthony Hamilton added. "I think he is the prime candidate and the best driver to be at Lewis' side in this team; they would push each other on." Edited November 4, 2009 by Retro_Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 It's a good job Renault didn't pull out as well. I mean way to dash Kubica's hopes if they had done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Haven't they only delayed the decision at this point? At the moment I think its more a case of when rather than if... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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