Any F1 Fans in the Neighborhood?

Terronium 12 · 15 Jul 2011

That's a rumor that's been circulating since Hamilton had his choice of words at Monaco. Now it's calming down to the point where people believe he's going to re-sign with McLaren but on the premise he'll do less and less promotional work with them. I think it's still floating around that since his results at Silverstone were lackluster he'll be looking for a change of team considering McLaren haven't be in possession of a real championship-worthy car for what, three years now? First it was Brawn, and now Red Bull...and as long as Adrian is with them I don't see that changing any time soon. So if they do swap you'd have to think Webber would become Red Bull's worse enemy possible. He drove for them, he knows how the team operates, etc, etc. He could, if he felt inclined to, undermine the RB8 or 9 by taking a provisional role in the development of the MP4-27 or 28. Even if he didn't he would still have an advantage (at least mentally if the car isn't up to the task) and would have to be considered a threat anyway.

Joan Archer · 15 Jul 2011

I watch F1, there's no way I'd be able to go to a live race though so have to make do with watching it on TV. It's much better viewing since going back to BBC though I'll say that. I thought the Canadian leg of the race was brilliant and well done to Jenson for the win.

Terronium 12 · 18 Jul 2011

Nurburgring this Sunday.

Thoughts? Predictions?

smarteyeball · 18 Jul 2011

To early to call a winner, but the usual suspects will be up the pointy end.

xxxdannyxxx · 19 Jul 2011

Terronium 12 said:

Nurburgring this Sunday.

Thoughts? Predictions?

Schumacher to win lol.
Meanwhile back in the real world it will be interesting to see what they have done with this exhaust gas blowing through the diffusers. My understanding is that after last fortnights fiasco they have all agreed on a certain percentage of hot exhaust gas been allowed now until its outlawed next season. Therefore we should see an improvement in the McLaren as it was them it hit the hardest. We will also see if it was Ferraris updates that they brought to Silverstone that made them quick of whether is was everyone else been slower with the lack of exhaust gasses been blown.Personally I think it was mostly the latter, you dont improve a car by 1.2 secs overnight.
As for picking a winner you would be foolish not to say Vettel but I think it will be a closer one and hopefully the McLaren boys have pulled there socks up and will take the fight to Red Bull.

EDIT-Seems I was wrong as were all back to how we started the season, should be an interesting race then http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin...1/7/12308.html

Danny

kado897 · 19 Jul 2011

Nurburgring is not as good since they shortened the track.

wilywombat · 19 Jul 2011

Best thing at Silverstone was that new "flying cam" they used.

Terronium 12 · 19 Jul 2011

xxxdannyxxx said:

Schumacher to win lol.
Meanwhile back in the real world it will be interesting to see what they have done with this exhaust gas blowing through the diffusers. My understanding is that after last fortnights fiasco they have all agreed on a certain percentage of hot exhaust gas been allowed now until its outlawed next season. Therefore we should see an improvement in the McLaren as it was them it hit the hardest. We will also see if it was Ferraris updates that they brought to Silverstone that made them quick of whether is was everyone else been slower with the lack of exhaust gasses been blown.Personally I think it was mostly the latter, you dont improve a car by 1.2 secs overnight.
As for picking a winner you would be foolish not to say Vettel but I think it will be a closer one and hopefully the McLaren boys have pulled there socks up and will take the fight to Red Bull.

EDIT-Seems I was wrong as were all back to how we started the season, should be an interesting race then Formula 1

Danny

And there goes Ferrari's possible comeback. Onto the 2012 car they go...

I'd love to see Schumacher take a win, he would have at Canada had it not been for DRS. I'd also love (perhaps even more so) to see Kobayashi, Barrichello, or Rosberg to take a win. Of course I really want Webber to run away with it but there's too many other drivers I watch on the field to keep rooting him on.

xxxdannyxxx · 19 Jul 2011

And there goes Ferrari's possible comeback. Onto the 2012 car they go...

Would have to agree with you there.To be fair I think that could be game set and match to Vettel,but like you said I too would like to see a win for some of the lesser names.I wonder if RBR will take their foot off the pedal once the championships are in the bag to concentrate on next years car, that may open up space for some different winners.
Coming back to Schumi, I think he desperately need a podium or two to secure a seat for next year.I think even best buddy Ross Brawn is beginning to regret signing him now. Its odd how ive taken to him this season, I honestly couldn't stick him a few years back but this season have really felt sorry for him with all the flack he has taken.At the end of the day what he achieved in the sport will never be beaten and I think he should be shown more respect.

Danny

Terronium 12 · 19 Jul 2011

Schumi may not be his old, dominant self but he's not going anywhere unless it's of his own will. The guy is a marketing bonanza simply by name alone, sure Nico has consistently outperformed him all of last season and much of this season as well but as great as Rosberg is, he can't attract press and marketing attention like Michael can -- good or bad. In the event he is able to do one last successful run, he would have done so with the same team he began his career in. If he's unable to, then he would have retired from the same team he began his career with.

It sells itself either way.