Currahee! Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I am going to F1 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday - not a big fan but since it is 3 miles from the house it should be worth a look You'll enjoy it mate. I'll bet you become more of a fan after seeing it live. I was a casual fan until I was forced to go to Belgium in 1998. I'm right into it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Vettel on pole once again. The McLarens much closer. Hopefully be a decent race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Vettel on pole once again. The McLarens much closer. Hopefully be a decent race. Could be a fantastic race, with Hamilton challenging Vettel from the start, probably sitting in for the first three laps, if he doesn't get past at the start then it will be attack. Though I wouldn't be surprised to see Alonso cash in on the others trying to get in-front at the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Could be a fantastic race, with Hamilton challenging Vettel from the start, probably sitting in for the first three laps, if he doesn't get past at the start then it will be attack. Though I wouldn't be surprised to see Alonso cash in on the others trying to get in-front at the start. Alonsos starts have been good. I'd like to see some carnage at the 1st corner wiping out the top 3 teams. Someone new winning for a change. Rosberg would be good or di Resta. I can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:shitwine: Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Vettel suffers puncture after 2nd corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:shitwine: Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 ...and he has to retire. Gives someone else a chance! Alonso has had a great start, as has Schumi - although MS usually starts very well. With his grid positions this year, he's had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Vettel suffers puncture after 2nd corner Strange one for Vettel. He didn't appear to take a different line into either of the first two corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Decent enough race. Hamilton controlled it well. di Resta was kept on the slower tyres for too long. Still 9th is good. 1 more race and thats it until March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I watched the 1975 & 1976 F1 season official films on ESPN classics earlier. It makes you realise how sterile and utterly unexciting the current F1 is. Niki Lauda & James Hunt in their prime and some really old team names like Ligier, hesketh and of course Tyrrell with the P34 really interesting to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I watched the 1975 & 1976 F1 season official films on ESPN classics earlier. It makes you realise how sterile and utterly unexciting the current F1 is. Now how can I put this diplomatically - I strongly disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 The fan car was the business... Big fecking fan suck it to the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Godd win for Hamilton, and he seemed to have pace in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
105inarow Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 You'll enjoy it mate. I'll bet you become more of a fan after seeing it live. I was a casual fan until I was forced to go to Belgium in 1998. I'm right into it now. Thought it was pretty meh to be honest. Good watching the first couple of laps, they are obviously fantastic pieces of engineering, lost interest after a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamb0_1874 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Godd win for Hamilton, and he seemed to have pace in hand. I was looking forward to the start of the race as it looked like Hamilton had his racing head back on and the McLarens were looking quick and would give Vettel a race for a change, unfortunately Vettels puncture ruined everything and left us wondering what might have been. However going by the gap that he had managed to pull out by the second corner it makes you wonder if it would have just been the same story as every other race this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thought it was pretty meh to be honest. Good watching the first couple of laps, they are obviously fantastic pieces of engineering, lost interest after a while I'm surprised to be honest. What got me was the noise and the smells. Also the things you see thats not on tv. Each to their own though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arse 'Friends' Dyslexic? Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I watched the 1975 & 1976 F1 season official films on ESPN classics earlier. It makes you realise how sterile and utterly unexciting the current F1 is. Niki Lauda & James Hunt in their prime and some really old team names like Ligier, hesketh and of course Tyrrell with the P34 really interesting to watch http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979320/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I was looking forward to the start of the race as it looked like Hamilton had his racing head back on and the McLarens were looking quick and would give Vettel a race for a change, unfortunately Vettels puncture ruined everything and left us wondering what might have been. However going by the gap that he had managed to pull out by the second corner it makes you wonder if it would have just been the same story as every other race this year. You know I'm not so sure... Leading seems to be such a huge advantage this year - cars not in the lead an travelling in the dirty air seem are losing time defending because of the DRS and not being able to use KERS at the optimal time instead having to use it to defend, the loss of downforce and having to attack / defend is also erring out the tires which are too fragile for me... Net result is that the guy leading has optimal downforce, which does kill tires and therefore can manage the gap which is what vettel has done all season...and Hamilton did it yesterday... At this point the RBR is the best car by a tenth or 2 at the most... But it's enough - I like the DRS but I think they have the tyre balance wrong, it's good that they degrade but it's too much when driers are punished for not being in clean air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:shitwine: Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I was a casual fan until I was forced to go to Belgium in 1998. I'm right into it now. What a race that was. I'll always remember that for the massive pile-up at the start and Schumacher's crash/aggro with Coulthard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 What a race that was. I'll always remember that for the massive pile-up at the start and Schumacher's crash/aggro with Coulthard. Sure was. I was in the stand opposite the old pitlane and the crash happened 100m up the hill from us. I nudged my mate who was watching Hakkinen and Villenueve racing ahead of the crash. He started taking photos and when you see the crowd half are watching the crash and half watching the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 wee bernie is now saying that the 2012 texas GP is on the verge of being scrapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 wee bernie is now saying that the 2012 texas GP is on the verge of being scrapped All contractors have been laid off at the track. They're not doing anymore without a contract from Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 All contractors have been laid off at the track. They're not doing anymore without a contract from Bernie. why should they do more if they are not guaranteed a contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 why should they do more if they are not guaranteed a contract This, I suspect Bernie ha decided there isn't enough room for 2 races in the USA or in the calendar now that the new york one is on the cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Brazil this weekend. Last race though. Hamilton ahead of the 2 Red Bulls in free practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 http://f1.sky.com/?DCMP=BAC-251111#our-new-channel New HD F1 channel. Expected to be Martin Brundle and David Croft commentating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 http://f1.sky.com/?DCMP=BAC-251111#our-new-channel New HD F1 channel. Expected to be Martin Brundle and David Croft commentating. Every session being shown and no adverts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Every session being shown and no adverts. Sky will make it look amazing. Wonder what they will show in the weeks between races? Might get some classic races Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Sky will make it look amazing. Wonder what they will show in the weeks between races? Might get some classic races I'd imagine nothing but I like your idea. Practice 3 just starting on the red button. Pity i'm getting ready to leave for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 looks like raikkonen to williams is off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 looks like raikkonen to williams is off Disappointing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Just watched the recording of Qualifying - Vettel, just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheiky Baby Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Just watched the recording of Qualifying - Vettel, just amazing. absolutely class today. A bit disappointed with Di Resta today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 absolutely class today. A bit disappointed with Di Resta today I think Force India are focussing on Sutil this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I think Force India are focussing on Sutil this weekend. Rumours are Sutil had a dry set up and di Resta has gone on a wet set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Just watched the top ten shoot out on iplayer and have to say Vettel's qualifying lap to earn pole was something else. Well done to the young German and hope he does the busioness this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Just watched the top ten shoot out on iplayer and have to say Vettel's qualifying lap to earn pole was something else. Well done to the young German and hope he does the busioness this afternoon. I'd like to break his finger off and shove it up his arse... Hoping for a wet race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I see that Martin Brundle has confirmed that he will commentate for Sky next year. Good news. Also, see that there will be no additional charge to view the channel if you already have the Sports package. The F1 channel will be 408. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I see that Martin Brundle has confirmed that he will commentate for Sky next year. Good news. Also, see that there will be no additional charge to view the channel if you already have the Sports package. The F1 channel will be 408. so much for Bernie wanting F1 available to everyone and no just the "rich" So what do I do, I live in a listed building so no Sky for me. Telewest when laying down the cables for digital ran out of money by the time they came to my area. So I have feck all means of viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 so much for Bernie wanting F1 available to everyone and no just the "rich" So what do I do, I live in a listed building so no Sky for me. Telewest when laying down the cables for digital ran out of money by the time they came to my area. So I have feck all means of viewing. Although I've got Sky I have to agree. It should always be on council telly. They'll lose a lot of casual viewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 so much for Bernie wanting F1 available to everyone and no just the "rich" So what do I do, I live in a listed building so no Sky for me. Telewest when laying down the cables for digital ran out of money by the time they came to my area. So I have feck all means of viewing. I do agree that it should be free for everyone and have sympathy for people such as yourself. It will be on in the pub though ;-) However, from a selfish viewpoint I'm glad I won't have to pay more to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Coverage just starting. Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosscoC Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 'kin hell! Fat Ronaldo is carrying a lot of Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Haha tv gold from wee ronaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:shitwine: Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 A lot of gearbox problems today. Vettel and Hamilton both struggling. Would be nice to see Webber take a victory today - it's been a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:shitwine: Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Massa just ahead of Hamilton - could we have another incident... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Massa just ahead of Hamilton - could we have another incident... Massa would love it ! but Alas, Hamilton's gear box gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Great race from Paul Di resta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Great race from Paul Di resta. He done well. They just said he's completed the most laps of any driver this season. Excellent for a rookie. What about Alonsos pass on Button? Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 He done well. They just said he's completed the most laps of any driver this season. Excellent for a rookie. What about Alonsos pass on Button? Superb. It was brilliant, as was Buttons retort late on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 It was brilliant, as was Buttons retort late on. It wasn't quite as good but I bet Button loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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