Author Topic: 2011 Formula 1 thread (incl new driver lineup) (Read 244205 times)

voodoo ray · « **Reply #2600 on:** June 3, 2011, 10:27:29 pm »

I know it shouldn't, but this made me chuckle

Jos was very keen to get running and went straight out and crashed.

Des Equilibrante · « **Reply #2601 on:** June 4, 2011, 12:12:15 am »

That 97 Tyrell was hawt anyway. And speaking of Jos the Boss, watch out for his son Max, who is ripping up trees in KF3 - World & Euro Champion last season. If he keeps it up, he's going places. Big time.

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #2602 on:** June 4, 2011, 11:59:55 am »

Whenever I think of Jos I think of.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUO0sZxBJgs

Des Equilibrante · « **Reply #2603 on:** June 4, 2011, 12:12:38 pm »

Quote from: Slick_Beef on June 4, 2011, 11:59:55 am

Whenever I think of Jos I think of.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUO0sZxBJgs

Same corner, 7 years earlier.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T23158CsIzw

edit: dayum, look how much his head moves. crazy.

edit2: and brundle got clocked by a tyre too. very lucky they weren't both killed :/

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #2604 on:** June 4, 2011, 01:24:16 pm »

Quote from: Des Equilibrante on June 4, 2011, 12:12:38 pm

Same corner, 7 years earlier.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T23158CsIzw

edit: dayum, look how much his head moves. crazy.

edit2: and brundle got clocked by a tyre too. very lucky they weren't both killed :/

Jesus, I don't think I've seen footage before. Brundle VERY lucky, especially when you consider accidents like Henry Surtees's recent tragic one... What year was it in F1 that they made the cockpit walls quite a bit higher, was that 96?

Des Equilibrante · « **Reply #2605 on:** June 4, 2011, 01:33:04 pm »

Quote from: Slick_Beef on June 4, 2011, 01:24:16 pm

Jesus, I don't think I've seen footage before. Brundle VERY lucky, especially when you consider accidents like Henry Surtees's recent tragic one... What year was it in F1 that they made the cockpit walls quite a bit higher, was that 96?

think so...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Michael_Schumacher_1995_Britain_2.jpg
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/benetton_b1961.jpg

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #2606 on:** June 4, 2011, 03:41:00 pm »

Quote from: Des Equilibrante on June 4, 2011, 12:12:38 pm

Same corner, 7 years earlier.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T23158CsIzw

edit: dayum, look how much his head moves. crazy.

edit2: and brundle got clocked by a tyre too. very lucky they weren't both killed :/

It will come as no suprise that Martin is still suffer from the effects of that accident. Thinking about it, he's actually been involved in a fair few life threatening collisions.

This one at Monaco

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/5HUvfxa_zp8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/5HUvfxa_zp8</a>

RAC rally in 1996

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/INsyYwas8nk&feature=related" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/INsyYwas8nk&feature=related</a>

and of course the Austrailian GP in 96

Was a quality driver in his day though whos was a very unlucky (and lucky in some respects) driver. I still can't believe he was given the boot from Benneton in 1993 in prefernece for Patrese.

CornerFlag · « **Reply #2607 on:** June 4, 2011, 05:43:01 pm »

Quote from: Slick_Beef on June 4, 2011, 11:59:55 am

Whenever I think of Jos I think of.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUO0sZxBJgs

It's the fire in the pitlane I always think of when Jos is mentioned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HncoLsUEOXM

redmachine · « **Reply #2608 on:** June 5, 2011, 08:31:35 am »

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110604/f1/hit-by-a-formula-1-car.368895?

rednile · « **Reply #2609 on:** June 5, 2011, 10:30:33 am »

A programme about Murray Walker on BBC2 8pm , should be worth a watch .

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #2610 on:** June 5, 2011, 11:37:53 am »

Quote from: rednile on June 5, 2011, 10:30:33 am

A programme about Murray Walker on BBC2 8pm , should be worth a watch .

Yeah good shout, for some reason it's not goign to be available to watch in iplayer after the initial broadcast so it's not to be missed!

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #2611 on:** June 5, 2011, 12:15:15 pm »

Quote from: Slick_Beef on June 5, 2011, 11:37:53 am

Yeah good shout, for some reason it's not goign to be available to watch in iplayer after the initial broadcast so it's not to be missed!

Gutted. Out tonight so won't be able to see it

voodoo ray · « **Reply #2612 on:** June 5, 2011, 12:16:46 pm »

Quote from: redmachine on June 5, 2011, 08:31:35 am

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110604/f1/hit-by-a-formula-1-car.368895?

What a fucking bellend.

Frank. · « **Reply #2613 on:** June 5, 2011, 12:29:13 pm »

hahahaha what the fuck

Babelcopter · « **Reply #2614 on:** June 5, 2011, 12:41:42 pm »

My dad was chief mechanic at Simtek... I'll try and dig some of his photos out and stick them on here.

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #2615 on:** June 5, 2011, 12:44:06 pm »

Quote from: Babelcopter on June 5, 2011, 12:41:42 pm

My dad was chief mechanic at Simtek... I'll try and dig some of his photos out and stick them on here.

Would be good that mate

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #2616 on:** June 5, 2011, 12:51:46 pm »

Quote from: Babelcopter on June 5, 2011, 12:41:42 pm

My dad was chief mechanic at Simtek... I'll try and dig some of his photos out and stick them on here.

That would be amazing mate

paulrazor · « **Reply #2617 on:** June 5, 2011, 05:55:52 pm »

Simtek must have been one of the unluckiest teams ever

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #2618 on:** June 5, 2011, 06:39:09 pm »

Manager: Kubica will recover completely

http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227/6966718/Manager-Kubica-will-recover-completely

Quote

Robert Kubica's manager is adamant the Pole will return to Formula One as specialists working with him believe he will "recover completely."

Kubica has been out of action since suffering severe injuries when he crashed in the Ronde di Andora Rally in early February.

The Lotus Renault driver underwent four operations to repair the damage, which included reattaching his partially severed right hand.

And although Renault owner Gerard Lopez is not expecting Kubica to race this season, his manager is adamant that it's only a matter of time before the Pole returns to racing.

"He is getting better all the time," Daniele Morelli told Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat.

"His condition has improved significantly. We should be finalising the rehabilitation plans in August, and with the right training, the physical weaknesses will have been treated.

"For the future, we are positive. The specialists believe that Robert will recover completely, and his enthusiasm for racing is the same as before. He is closely following F1.......

Excellent

Quote

........as well as rallies."

Whoa there....

gazzalfc · « **Reply #2619 on:** June 5, 2011, 07:17:55 pm »

Would take that with a grain of salt.

That sort of PR is exactly what he is paid to do.

As much as he is an amazing driver a partially severed hand is no scratch

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #2620 on:** June 5, 2011, 07:50:15 pm »

Quote from: rednile on June 5, 2011, 10:30:33 am

A programme about Murray Walker on BBC2 8pm , should be worth a watch .

little reminder, 20.10. Murray commentated on the BBC for so long that they should have some great stuff in the archives

redmachine · « **Reply #2621 on:** June 5, 2011, 08:06:53 pm »

In 2016 the total prize fund will come to $1,575m, with the winner of the constructors’ championship taking home a $222m reward.

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2011/06/bahrain-not-the-only-flashpoint-for-formula-1-teams/

Des Equilibrante · « **Reply #2622 on:** June 5, 2011, 11:47:51 pm »

Man, that was a trying weekend. Issues in the wet partially resolved, or so we'd thought until the final when again a second off the pace. In the dry probably two tenths off my game which was frustrating. Also dropped it out of the lead when it rained in the fourth race which was less than ideal. The rain had been constant and light, was leading on slicks when from one corner to the next the track went from some grip to no grip. Any other corner except the one I was on I'd have held it as I was expecting it to happen, but aye well.

Disappointingly average weekend, roll on the next race, minus rain.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #2623 on:** June 6, 2011, 12:34:51 am »

Quote from: Slick_Beef on June 5, 2011, 11:37:53 am

Yeah good shout, for some reason it's not goign to be available to watch in iplayer after the initial broadcast so it's not to be missed!

Fucking tennis. I recorded it but missed the last 10 minutes because of the tennis overrunning.

Des Equilibrante · « **Reply #2624 on:** June 6, 2011, 01:20:56 am »

How was the Murray docco? If it's anything like his autobiography, it'll have been an exceptional insight into the man who retired into full-time F1 commentary.

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #2625 on:** June 6, 2011, 11:49:29 am »

Quote from: Des Equilibrante on June 6, 2011, 01:20:56 am

How was the Murray docco? If it's anything like his autobiography, it'll have been an exceptional insight into the man who retired into full-time F1 commentary.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/0kYlxPME1FQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/0kYlxPME1FQ</a>

goes out of sync after part 1. Annoying

ds2190 · « **Reply #2626 on:** June 6, 2011, 11:52:34 am »

Quote from: Des Equilibrante on June 6, 2011, 01:20:56 am

How was the Murray docco? If it's anything like his autobiography, it'll have been an exceptional insight into the man who retired into full-time F1 commentary.

His autobiography was absolutely fantastic. I'd never been a huge F1 fan but his passion for the sport rubbed off on me when I read the book.

Waka · « **Reply #2627 on:** June 6, 2011, 07:31:33 pm »

don't think there is a motogp thread.

Super bike riding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOSCTKEBvSo&feature=player_embedded

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #2628 on:** June 6, 2011, 11:06:06 pm »

Quote from: Des Equilibrante on June 6, 2011, 01:20:56 am

How was the Murray docco? If it's anything like his autobiography, it'll have been an exceptional insight into the man who retired into full-time F1 commentary.

It was good viewing, with some nice contributions from Hill and Mansell amongst others. I'd say you'd probably have seen a lot of the clips but there were some great old ones from the archives, including him commentating on the manx tt with his dad, and some colour (!) footage of the 1949 British GP that I'd never seen before.

Quote from: ds2190 on June 6, 2011, 11:52:34 am

His autobiography was absolutely fantastic. I'd never been a huge F1 fan but his passion for the sport rubbed off on me when I read the book.

I had no idea he'd written a book. That's another one i'll need to buy.

I keep meaning to buy Prof Sid Watkins first book too, I heard that is brilliant. Got a lot of F1 books to read up on at the mo

Cruiser · « **Reply #2629 on:** June 6, 2011, 11:40:00 pm »

Quote from: Waka on June 6, 2011, 07:31:33 pm

don't think there is a motogp thread.

Super bike riding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOSCTKEBvSo&feature=player_embedded

Right here mate

Moto GP 2011

ds2190 · « **Reply #2630 on:** June 6, 2011, 11:50:49 pm »

Quote from: Slick_Beef on June 6, 2011, 11:06:06 pm

I had no idea he'd written a book. That's another one i'll need to buy.

I keep meaning to buy Prof Sid Watkins first book too, I heard that is brilliant. Got a lot of F1 books to read up on at the mo

Here it is: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Murray-Walker-Unless-Very-Mistaken/dp/0007126972/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1307400593&sr=1-3

Des Equilibrante · « **Reply #2631 on:** June 7, 2011, 07:31:30 am »

Quote from: Slick_Beef on June 6, 2011, 11:06:06 pm

It was good viewing, with some nice contributions from Hill and Mansell amongst others. I'd say you'd probably have seen a lot of the clips but there were some great old ones from the archives, including him commentating on the manx tt with his dad, and some colour (!) footage of the 1949 British GP that I'd never seen before.

I had no idea he'd written a book. That's another one i'll need to buy.

I keep meaning to buy Prof Sid Watkins first book too, I heard that is brilliant. Got a lot of F1 books to read up on at the mo

http://www.amazon.com/Life-Limit-Triumph-Tragedy-Formula/dp/0330351397/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1

Stunning. Think I read that near enough when it first came out, nigh on 15 years ago. All my F1 books are still boxed up in Ingleland. Murrays, Sid's. Senna Principles of Race Driving, Senna Autobiography, Mansell AutoBio, Fangio AutoBio, Ferrari history, F1 record book, so many I can barely even remember, most collected when I was between 8 and 15. I read Mansell's autobiography before high school.

Watkins' adds its own unique insight into Senna, not many knew of the bond they shared.

Adamski7 · « **Reply #2632 on:** June 8, 2011, 08:56:04 am »

For anyone who doesn't know yet - softs and super softs again for Montreal.

paulrazor · « **Reply #2633 on:** June 8, 2011, 09:46:45 am »

Quote from: Adamski7 on June 8, 2011, 08:56:04 am

For anyone who doesn't know yet - softs and super softs again for Montreal.

cheers

not asking your strategy but with that you could end up 4-5 stops

Punter · « **Reply #2634 on:** June 8, 2011, 02:35:23 pm »

Montreal is such an awesome track. With DRS on the last straight and pit straight the action should be quite intense.

paulrazor · « **Reply #2635 on:** June 8, 2011, 04:20:56 pm »

Quote from: Punter on June 8, 2011, 02:35:23 pm

Montreal is such an awesome track. With DRS on the last straight and pit straight the action should be quite intense.

usually is

usually a few safety cars aswell

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #2636 on:** June 8, 2011, 05:38:49 pm »

Quote from: ds2190 on June 6, 2011, 11:50:49 pm

Here it is: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Murray-Walker-Unless-Very-Mistaken/dp/0007126972/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1307400593&sr=1-3

Quote from: Des Equilibrante on June 7, 2011, 07:31:30 am

http://www.amazon.com/Life-Limit-Triumph-Tragedy-Formula/dp/0330351397/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1

Stunning. Think I read that near enough when it first came out, nigh on 15 years ago. All my F1 books are still boxed up in Ingleland. Murrays, Sid's. Senna Principles of Race Driving, Senna Autobiography, Mansell AutoBio, Fangio AutoBio, Ferrari history, F1 record book, so many I can barely even remember, most collected when I was between 8 and 15. I read Mansell's autobiography before high school.

Watkins' adds its own unique insight into Senna, not many knew of the bond they shared.

Thanks lads, think i'll get onto those after payday!

Stunned that they are going to the soft and super soft tyres for Canada, they will be pitting every few laps. Should be suitably chaotic.. not to be missed.

redmachine · « **Reply #2637 on:** June 9, 2011, 06:51:41 pm »

Very mixed bag for this weekend weatherwise

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/5017

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #2638 on:** June 10, 2011, 07:58:23 am »

Quote from: Des Equilibrante on June 7, 2011, 07:31:30 am

http://www.amazon.com/Life-Limit-Triumph-Tragedy-Formula/dp/0330351397/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1

Stunning. Think I read that near enough when it first came out, nigh on 15 years ago. All my F1 books are still boxed up in Ingleland. Murrays, Sid's. Senna Principles of Race Driving, Senna Autobiography, Mansell AutoBio, Fangio AutoBio, Ferrari history, F1 record book, so many I can barely even remember, most collected when I was between 8 and 15. I read Mansell's autobiography before high school.

Watkins' adds its own unique insight into Senna, not many knew of the bond they shared.

Another great book I've just finished reading is the memoirs of Jo Ramirez. He worked for McLaren from the early 80's through all the Prost and Senna years, and somehow managed to stay a friend to both of them! But it's a really fasinating book, about what it's like working in a formula one at the top end. His retirement present from drivers David Coultard and Mika Hakkinen was a Harley Davidson, which he rode away on his retirement! Really enjoyable book.

liverbnz · « **Reply #2639 on:** June 10, 2011, 08:16:33 am »

Quote from: redmachine on June 9, 2011, 06:51:41 pm

Very mixed bag for this weekend weatherwise

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/5017

Excellent. Don't remember having any rain this year yet.