Author Topic: Official Racing Thread (Read 189738 times)

JFC · « **Reply #280 on:** August 06, 2006, 10:49:20 PM »

Shit Schumi didn't finish?

ctz · « **Reply #281 on:** August 06, 2006, 10:58:23 PM »

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Shit Schumi didn't finish?

Heidfeld broke something in Schumi's car while overtaking him and he had to retire 3 laps before the finish line.

After Kubica's disqualification he was 8th, so Schumi's 10 points behind Alonso now.

amuse · « **Reply #282 on:** August 07, 2006, 12:26:17 PM »

Maybe F1 CAN be exciting to watch

So many things happened in throughout the whole race weekend, it has to be one of the most memorable races of recent time. The last memorable race I can remember was Suzuka 2005 where Alonso made the famous 130R pass on Schumacher and Kimi's ridiculous drive to win the race.

It's nice to see Button finally win something, now we'll have to see if he'll ever win a driver's championship title in his career

. Kubica and De La Rosa were impressive but because of Kubica, Jacques Villeneuve is now out of F1 and may never return as a driver anymore. I doubt any team will want him considering his age since every team wants to recruit new young drivers with potential. Maybe he should go to NASCAR with Montoya

RetsuMarippe · « **Reply #283 on:** August 07, 2006, 05:42:28 PM »

racing fan? I do since I race also!

in my free time especially when I'm at Sakura_Momusu's place, I always take a look at the F1 race...

ctz · « **Reply #284 on:** August 08, 2006, 07:42:46 AM »

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but because of Kubica, Jacques Villeneuve is now out of F1 and may never return as a driver anymore. I doubt any team will want him considering his age since every team wants to recruit new young drivers with potential. Maybe he should go to NASCAR with Montoya

I don't know if it's really Kubica's fault, but I understand the smaller teams... Why to pay a big salary to a former world champion, when you get the same results by hiring rookie who brings money for the team.

Mark Webber is going to Red Bull for the 2007 season. And if Raikkonen goes to Ferrari, it leaves one seat open in McLaren. I hope Lewis Hamilton gets his chance. Eventhough De la Rosa has driven well.

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racing fan? I do since I race also!

What are you racing?

JFC · « **Reply #285 on:** August 08, 2006, 08:53:20 PM »

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Mark Webber is going to Red Bull for the 2007 season. And if Raikkonen goes to Ferrari, it leaves one seat open in McLaren.

It's pretty much guaranteed that Raikkonen is going to Ferrari next season. After all, Maasa was only signed to a one-year deal. But If Webber's going to Red Bull, who's leaving? Coulthard?

Man I need to get caught up.

amuse · « **Reply #286 on:** August 09, 2006, 09:23:48 AM »

Coulthard is staying because Red Bull is dumping Klien. They like to keep DC for his leadership and his ability to help the team develop. Raikkonen is most likely going to Ferrari with the 2nd seat at McLaren open for De La Rosa or Hamilton (the young GP2 guy). Renault's 2nd seat will most likely be for Heikki Kovalainen who I'm sure will be really successful in F1. The current F1 generation is a battle between Raikkonen and Alonso, but the future generation is going to be Rosberg vs. Kovalainen

... and maybe include Hamilton and Kubica if they can drive fast enough.

kazitakato · « **Reply #287 on:** August 09, 2006, 09:54:33 AM »

What's going to happen to Torro Rosso and their V10 engines?? I heard that they're going to drop the V10 and go for the V8. Man, I'm going to miss those highrevving V10s of Scot Speed in his Torro Rosso. If it were up to me, I'd leave Torro Rosso with the V10s so that Red Bull can do comparisons between V8s and V10s in terms of grip and tyre wear (Red Bull = Torro Rosso).

ctz · « **Reply #288 on:** August 09, 2006, 07:57:02 PM »

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What's going to happen to Torro Rosso and their V10 engines?? I heard that they're going to drop the V10 and go for the V8. Man, I'm going to miss those highrevving V10s of Scot Speed in his Torro Rosso. If it were up to me, I'd leave Torro Rosso with the V10s so that Red Bull can do comparisons between V8s and V10s in terms of grip and tyre wear (Red Bull = Torro Rosso).

Well Toro Rosso got theit limited rpm V10 only because Minardi was too poor to develop or buy a whole new engine. Then Red Bull bought Minardi and many teams criticized their use of V10 engines since it wasn't about not having enough money anymore.

The next season they're using V8 just like all the other teams. I think there's no point doing any comparisons between V10 and V8 because V10 is banned anyway. Unless they do it just for fun or something

JFC · « **Reply #289 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:28:22 PM »

Ah so it's Klien that's being dropped. Shame, he's got some potential. Thanks amuse.

It's good that Torro Rosso will be using the V8s next season. Even with the rev-limiters on the V10s, and even though it was only because the team couldn't afford to buy/build new engines at the time, it's all for the better that everyone have that same engine. Now it makes me wonder though if Speed and Liuzzi will have to take paycuts so the team can afford the engines.

tivx · « **Reply #290 on:** August 12, 2006, 08:00:37 PM »

this guy is awesome!!

http://www.ddavid.com/formula1/nuvo_bio.htm

kazitakato · « **Reply #291 on:** August 16, 2006, 07:11:51 AM »

actually, just becoz u gat the biggest engine doesn't mean u're guaranteed a win. among the top runners, mcclaren, ferarri n renault, ferarri has the biggest hp followed by mcclaren but the winners are still renault. F1 is all about balance, not just power. but its true about giving a fair edge in the game. Scott Speed rules!

amuse · « **Reply #292 on:** August 16, 2006, 08:42:53 PM »

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Scott Speed rules!

No he doesn't

The only reason he's in F1 driving for a Red Bull team is for pure PR and marketing the young american driver image. He's in F1 because he's American, not really for some god-gifted talent. He's quite cocky if you ever get to listen to his team radio.

JFC · « **Reply #293 on:** August 16, 2006, 09:40:31 PM »

Indeed. While he does have some skill, Speed is far from being polished and experienced enough to really make much of an impact on F1. Especially with the fiasco that happened at the 2005 U.S. Grand Prix, F1 needs as much good publicity in the States as it can get. That's why Speed was brought up and given an F1 ride.

Most good drivers will spend a year or two being a team's test driver (like De La Rossa or Maasa), where they develop their skills. If they don't do that, then they're good enough to be given a ride and they make an immediate impact (like Alonso and Raikkonen did) as soon as they debut in their first season or two. Speed never spent any time as a test driver, and he certainly hasn't made much of a significant impact (other than when he causes the occasional accident due to his inexperience) so far this season.

The last time there was an American driver in F1 was about 15 years ago with Michael Andretti (who drove for McLaren). He never really fared that well in F1, which is why after a few years there he left and went back State-side and drove IndyCars.

ctz · « **Reply #294 on:** August 17, 2006, 08:51:02 PM »

Speaking of Andrettis, Mario Andretti lately stated that he wants his grandson Marco Andretti to drive in F1 someday.

I wouldn't judge Scott Speed so soon. It's his first season in F1 and he still has time... I think the best thing in being a test driver a year or two is learning the role to develop the car with the team.

orion · « **Reply #295 on:** August 19, 2006, 02:37:59 AM »

i think scott speed needs a bit more practice to compete well in f1, but at least he's not as bad as ide. i'm a mark webber fan and i am happy that he's leaving williams, i mean hes only finnished 4 times this year and as one of his followers it is dissapointing to see so many technical failures when he's been in a solid position

ctz · « **Reply #296 on:** August 24, 2006, 03:26:06 PM »

FIA has banned Renault's mass dampers. It was stated somwehere that the absence of mass dampers would cause a 0,3-0,5 second drop to Renault's lap times. However no team used them in Germany or Hungary, and looking Renault's performance in Hungaroring, it's hard to believe there would be so much difference.

unknowndevices · « **Reply #297 on:** August 26, 2006, 07:03:55 PM »

wah!...cool...know lots bout the racer...i'm so so far from them...

orion · « **Reply #298 on:** August 27, 2006, 03:03:09 AM »

the qualifying for the turkish gp goes as follows
Turkish Grand Prix starting grid
1. MASSA Ferrari
2. M.SCHUMACHER Ferrari
3. ALONSO Renault
4. FISICHELLA Renault
5. HEIDFELD BMW
6. BUTTON Honda
7. RAIKKONEN McLaren
8. KUBICA BMW
9. WEBBER Williams
10. KLIEN Red Bull
11. DE LA ROSA McLaren
12. TRULLI Toyota
13. BARRICHELLO Honda
14. ROSBERG Williams
15. R.SCHUMACHER Toyota*
16. COULTHARD Red Bull
17. SPEED Toro Rosso
18. LIUZZI Toro Rosso
19. MONTEIRO Midland
20. YAMAMOTO Super Aguri
21. SATO Super Aguri
22. ALBERS Midland*

* engine change, so a 10 position penalty

Massa has scored his first ever pole, schumacher was a bit faster but messed up in the 3rd sector. Its the 4th time this year ferrari have locked out the first row of the grid! Alonso in 3rd will want a great start to past schumacher. i dont think the race will be a great one but the first ten laps should be good with hopefully a good battle between alonso and schumacher

amuse · « **Reply #299 on:** August 27, 2006, 11:40:37 AM »

Schumacher's car is going to be heavy at the start tomorrow since he's definitely running more fuel than Alonso, so I have a feeling Alonso might take the lead after turn one but once the first round of pitstops are over Schumacher will lead and win the race.