http://forums.f1weekly.com/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:22:30 +0000 MyBB http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4333 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:05:54 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4333 http://f1store.formula1.com/stores/f1/pr...?pid=55297

Dr.M has ordered one I hear. He will only have to sacrfice a holiday or two.]]> http://f1store.formula1.com/stores/f1/pr...?pid=55297

Dr.M has ordered one I hear. He will only have to sacrfice a holiday or two.]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4331 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:50:40 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4331 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4330 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:54:01 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4330 David Coulthard has come to the defence of Ferrari over their attack on some of the new teams that were given entries into this year's Championship.
Ferrari last month slammed the FIA over the standard of teams that have been allowed to enter the sport.

Campos Meta and USF1 were given the green light to be on the 2010 grid, but both struggled to come up with enough money. Campos appear to have sorted out their problems, but USF1 have been forced to withdraw due to financial woes.

Coulthard believes Ferrari were pretty much spot on, saying "Formula One is not a finishing school".

"I have heard a lot in recent months about how great it is to have 'fresh blood' in the sport," he wrote in The Telegraph. "And I noted with interest the criticism levelled at Ferrari for the scathing editorial published on their website last month, when they belittled the "small teams" entering F1.
"Well, I have to admit, I have some sympathy with Ferrari's point of view.
"Formula One is not a finishing school. Either you come prepared, or prepare to fail. This is the pinnacle of world motorsport. It's no use them bleating about the fact that the goalposts moved after they joined under a £40 million budget cap. The Formula One Teams' Association never signed up to that cap.

"Fresh blood is all well and good but I would argue that the carry-on we have seen over the past few months has been a poor advertisement for F1. First it was going to be four new teams, then Bernie Ecclestone admitted he thought only two of them would make it. Then USF1 collapsed and died, along with the reputations of Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor, who cried wolf so many times.

"Finally we are left with three new outfits - Virgin Racing, Lotus and Hispania Racing - although the last of these launched only last week following a last-minute change of ownership and has never turned a wheel in testing.
"Has the world gone mad? F1 is a dangerous sport at the best of times but asking teams to just turn up at practice on a Friday before a race is plain irresponsible.

"For a team who have been up and running for years it is difficult enough to pass the stringent FIA crash tests while accumulating adequate miles to prove the integrity of parts which are not required to be tested; for instance suspension parts, which as a reminder to all keep the wheels attached to the car."

Once again, DC hits the nail on the head. Moany Mark Webber could learn a lot from David. More to the point, I agree with DC 100% on every issue. I think we could be looking at some serious safety issues this year if the new teams don’t pick up the pace quickly. Do we even know if Hispania Racing has a car that can move? Im sure before Long DC will be back in F1, showing a responsible grid how to drive.]]> David Coulthard has come to the defence of Ferrari over their attack on some of the new teams that were given entries into this year's Championship.
Ferrari last month slammed the FIA over the standard of teams that have been allowed to enter the sport.

Campos Meta and USF1 were given the green light to be on the 2010 grid, but both struggled to come up with enough money. Campos appear to have sorted out their problems, but USF1 have been forced to withdraw due to financial woes.

Coulthard believes Ferrari were pretty much spot on, saying "Formula One is not a finishing school".

"I have heard a lot in recent months about how great it is to have 'fresh blood' in the sport," he wrote in The Telegraph. "And I noted with interest the criticism levelled at Ferrari for the scathing editorial published on their website last month, when they belittled the "small teams" entering F1.
"Well, I have to admit, I have some sympathy with Ferrari's point of view.
"Formula One is not a finishing school. Either you come prepared, or prepare to fail. This is the pinnacle of world motorsport. It's no use them bleating about the fact that the goalposts moved after they joined under a £40 million budget cap. The Formula One Teams' Association never signed up to that cap.

"Fresh blood is all well and good but I would argue that the carry-on we have seen over the past few months has been a poor advertisement for F1. First it was going to be four new teams, then Bernie Ecclestone admitted he thought only two of them would make it. Then USF1 collapsed and died, along with the reputations of Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor, who cried wolf so many times.

"Finally we are left with three new outfits - Virgin Racing, Lotus and Hispania Racing - although the last of these launched only last week following a last-minute change of ownership and has never turned a wheel in testing.
"Has the world gone mad? F1 is a dangerous sport at the best of times but asking teams to just turn up at practice on a Friday before a race is plain irresponsible.

"For a team who have been up and running for years it is difficult enough to pass the stringent FIA crash tests while accumulating adequate miles to prove the integrity of parts which are not required to be tested; for instance suspension parts, which as a reminder to all keep the wheels attached to the car."

Once again, DC hits the nail on the head. Moany Mark Webber could learn a lot from David. More to the point, I agree with DC 100% on every issue. I think we could be looking at some serious safety issues this year if the new teams don’t pick up the pace quickly. Do we even know if Hispania Racing has a car that can move? Im sure before Long DC will be back in F1, showing a responsible grid how to drive.]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4329 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:48:29 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4329 site

For me the best move was that they had to get people to re-register usernames. So I manage to grap 'James', something i have always aspired to do.]]> site

For me the best move was that they had to get people to re-register usernames. So I manage to grap 'James', something i have always aspired to do.]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4328 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:36:42 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4328 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81937

Could make things interesting is Sauber can qualify on softer tyres and run more consistent stints, or longer stints in the race.

Roll on Friday]]> http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81937

Could make things interesting is Sauber can qualify on softer tyres and run more consistent stints, or longer stints in the race.

Roll on Friday]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4327 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:06:32 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4327 __________________________________________________

Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK ).

A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.
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Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? ( USA )

A:Depends how much you've been drinking.
__________________________________________________

Q:I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden)

A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, take lots of water.
__________________________________________________

Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Australia ? Can you send me a list of them in Brisbane , Cairns , Townsville and Hervey Bay ? ( UK)

A: What did your last slave die of?
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Q:Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia ? ( USA )

A: A-Fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe ...
Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the Pacific which does not
... Oh forget it. Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Kings Cross. Come naked.
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Q:Which direction is North in Australia ? (USA )

A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.
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Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia ? ( UK )
A:Why? Just use your fingers like we do...
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Q:Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? ( USA )

A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is
Oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Kings Cross, straight after the hippo races. Come naked.
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Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia ? ( UK )
A: You are a British politician, right?
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Q:Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? ( Germany )

A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/gatherers.
Milk is illegal.
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Q:Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can Dispense rattlesnake serum. ( USA )

A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from.
All Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.
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Q:I have a question about a famous animal in Australia , but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in trees. (USA )

A: It's called a Drop Bear. They are so called because they drop out of Gum trees and eat the brains of anyone walking underneath them.
You can scare them off by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking.
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Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia ? (USA)

A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.
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Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia ? (France )

A: Only at Christmas.
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Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? ( USA )

A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first]]> __________________________________________________

Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK ).

A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.
__________________________________________________

Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? ( USA )

A:Depends how much you've been drinking.
__________________________________________________

Q:I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden)

A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, take lots of water.
__________________________________________________

Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Australia ? Can you send me a list of them in Brisbane , Cairns , Townsville and Hervey Bay ? ( UK)

A: What did your last slave die of?
__________________________________________________

Q:Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia ? ( USA )

A: A-Fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe ...
Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the Pacific which does not
... Oh forget it. Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Kings Cross. Come naked.
__________________________________________________

Q:Which direction is North in Australia ? (USA )

A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.
_________________________________________________

Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia ? ( UK )
A:Why? Just use your fingers like we do...
__________________________________________________

Q:Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? ( USA )

A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is
Oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Kings Cross, straight after the hippo races. Come naked.
__________________________________________________

Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia ? ( UK )
A: You are a British politician, right?
__________________________________________________

Q:Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? ( Germany )

A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/gatherers.
Milk is illegal.
__________________________________________________

Q:Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can Dispense rattlesnake serum. ( USA )

A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from.
All Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.
__________________________________________________

Q:I have a question about a famous animal in Australia , but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in trees. (USA )

A: It's called a Drop Bear. They are so called because they drop out of Gum trees and eat the brains of anyone walking underneath them.
You can scare them off by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking.
__________________________________________________

Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia ? (USA)

A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.
__________________________________________________
Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia ? (France )

A: Only at Christmas.
__________________________________________________
Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? ( USA )

A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4326 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:16:47 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4326
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_bri...late_rss_1

Ah yes - "formula-something-something" that's how all our coworkers feel here in the US.]]>
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Ah yes - "formula-something-something" that's how all our coworkers feel here in the US.]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4325 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:53:12 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4325

While many pundits have installed them as one of the favourites to win the season opener in Bahrain, Merc have been quick to play down expectations.

The Brackley-based team have been one of the front runners during pre-season testing and many believe they along with Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull are the teams to watch this season.

Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug, though, has warned that it is unlikely that they'll be on podium for the first few races of the season.

"I do not see us as the favourites for the first race, but we are on the right path to be able to challenge at the top," Haug told Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

"But we haven't won a single point yet and we want to make sure we can stand up for ourselves and give the answers on the track.

"In my opinion, we will not challenge for the podium in the first few races, but we will definitely show up afterwards."

Everyone's attention has been on Michael Schumacher following his decision to come out of retirement.

"When the seven-times World Champion surprisingly decides to return, it is quite obvious where the media interest lies," Haug added.

"That could all change very quickly if Nico Rosberg wins a race or challenges for a podium place, we should not forget that

"I have never seen Nico (as being in Schumacher's shadow)." ]]>

While many pundits have installed them as one of the favourites to win the season opener in Bahrain, Merc have been quick to play down expectations.

The Brackley-based team have been one of the front runners during pre-season testing and many believe they along with Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull are the teams to watch this season.

Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug, though, has warned that it is unlikely that they'll be on podium for the first few races of the season.

"I do not see us as the favourites for the first race, but we are on the right path to be able to challenge at the top," Haug told Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

"But we haven't won a single point yet and we want to make sure we can stand up for ourselves and give the answers on the track.

"In my opinion, we will not challenge for the podium in the first few races, but we will definitely show up afterwards."

Everyone's attention has been on Michael Schumacher following his decision to come out of retirement.

"When the seven-times World Champion surprisingly decides to return, it is quite obvious where the media interest lies," Haug added.

"That could all change very quickly if Nico Rosberg wins a race or challenges for a podium place, we should not forget that

"I have never seen Nico (as being in Schumacher's shadow)." ]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4324 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:28:26 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4324

Sir Stirling Moss suffered a serious accident at home over the weekend when a lift malfunction at his house resulted in the doors of the lift opening when it was at a different floor. Sadly, Sir Stirling fell three floors inside the lift shaft and suffered two broken ankles and several other broken bones in the foot. There was some damage to his vertebrae but not internal injuries. He was admitted to the London Hospital and then moved yesterday following the intervention of Professor Sid Watkins to the Princess Grace Hospital, where he was operated upon. It is hoped that he will be moved out of the Intensive Care Unit later today and Lady Moss reports that he is in remarkably good spirits and already complaining about the size and quality of the hospital breakfast.

Moss (80) is always considered to have been the greatest F1 driver never to win the World Championship. he raced in F1 between 1954 and 1962, when his career ended with a bad crash at Goodwood. He suffered serious head injuries. He was knighted for his extraordinary service to the sport in January 2000.

Moss is best remembered for his behaviour in 1958 when his sporting attitude cost him the World Championship when he stood up for rival Mike Hawthorn, who faced a penalty in Portugal that would, in retrospect, have denied him the points that he needed to beat Moss. Stirling never for one moment entertained any thought of gaining an advantage in such a way, and in any case his natural sense of justice would not have allowed him to see Hawthorn unjustly penalised. So he stepped forward to defend him. Hawthorn subsequently went on to beat Moss by a mere point, even though he had only won one race that year to Moss’s four. That was sufficient to make Mike Hawthorn Britain's first World Champion.]]>

Sir Stirling Moss suffered a serious accident at home over the weekend when a lift malfunction at his house resulted in the doors of the lift opening when it was at a different floor. Sadly, Sir Stirling fell three floors inside the lift shaft and suffered two broken ankles and several other broken bones in the foot. There was some damage to his vertebrae but not internal injuries. He was admitted to the London Hospital and then moved yesterday following the intervention of Professor Sid Watkins to the Princess Grace Hospital, where he was operated upon. It is hoped that he will be moved out of the Intensive Care Unit later today and Lady Moss reports that he is in remarkably good spirits and already complaining about the size and quality of the hospital breakfast.

Moss (80) is always considered to have been the greatest F1 driver never to win the World Championship. he raced in F1 between 1954 and 1962, when his career ended with a bad crash at Goodwood. He suffered serious head injuries. He was knighted for his extraordinary service to the sport in January 2000.

Moss is best remembered for his behaviour in 1958 when his sporting attitude cost him the World Championship when he stood up for rival Mike Hawthorn, who faced a penalty in Portugal that would, in retrospect, have denied him the points that he needed to beat Moss. Stirling never for one moment entertained any thought of gaining an advantage in such a way, and in any case his natural sense of justice would not have allowed him to see Hawthorn unjustly penalised. So he stepped forward to defend him. Hawthorn subsequently went on to beat Moss by a mere point, even though he had only won one race that year to Moss’s four. That was sufficient to make Mike Hawthorn Britain's first World Champion.]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4323 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:04:46 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4323
Thanks

Ben]]>
Thanks

Ben]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4322 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:53:03 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4322 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81909

Words fail me.

"Integrity is very important to me"

Arrogant little *&$^£&*(*]]> http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81909

Words fail me.

"Integrity is very important to me"

Arrogant little *&$^£&*(*]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4321 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:51:19 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4321 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81901

Sorry Karun, but really, you have nothing to base such predictions on. No test, no previous F1 experience. I know you are having microphones stuck in front of you and you have the need to say something, but there is two other newbie teams 4 seconds off the pace and they are a million miles ahead of you.]]> http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81901

Sorry Karun, but really, you have nothing to base such predictions on. No test, no previous F1 experience. I know you are having microphones stuck in front of you and you have the need to say something, but there is two other newbie teams 4 seconds off the pace and they are a million miles ahead of you.]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4320 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:13:04 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4320 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4319 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:21:06 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4319 You don't come over for the races anymore on this week's podcast (#411, 16'41").
The world famous F1 podcast wonder team were considered in the past as close as two pees on a pod. Does this mean there is trouble in paradise? Is Clark pursuing "other interests" outside the relationship? Any split or disturbance in the relationship spells trouble and anguish for listeners across the globe.
Some sign of troubles in the famous couple have been reported in the forum before by Trickydicky, freelance investigative reporter and Bond extraordinaire.
Let's up he can follow up on events that may rock the word of F1weekly upside down.]]> You don't come over for the races anymore on this week's podcast (#411, 16'41").
The world famous F1 podcast wonder team were considered in the past as close as two pees on a pod. Does this mean there is trouble in paradise? Is Clark pursuing "other interests" outside the relationship? Any split or disturbance in the relationship spells trouble and anguish for listeners across the globe.
Some sign of troubles in the famous couple have been reported in the forum before by Trickydicky, freelance investigative reporter and Bond extraordinaire.
Let's up he can follow up on events that may rock the word of F1weekly upside down.]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4318 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:48:39 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4318 My guns bleed, speaking is painfull, eating excruciating.
Max, Max, whipping is for children. Tough guys do braces!]]> My guns bleed, speaking is painfull, eating excruciating.
Max, Max, whipping is for children. Tough guys do braces!]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4317 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:31:31 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4317 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/

let the cage rattling begin!]]> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/

let the cage rattling begin!]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4316 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:57:15 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4316 http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/10129.html]]> http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/10129.html]]> http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4315 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:31:02 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4315 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4314 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:50:54 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4314 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4312 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:21:18 -0500 http://forums.f1weekly.com/showthread.php?tid=4312
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/moto...ybrid.html]]>
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/moto...ybrid.html]]>