Mexicola Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 To be honest I can't even remember the last good Italian Grand Prix I watched. I won't be too sore if they moved it to a different venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APR193 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 If this is true then what on earth are Monza thinking? Not one single person has ever gone around curva grande on two or four wheels and said "you know what would improve this, a chicane". They had to open up at turn 1 a few years ago for the bikes as the one that F1 use was causing too many injuries in first lap crashes with 30 bikes going from 180mph to 40mph whilst first and last place were only 30 metres from each other. Don't see how adding a chicane around a blind flat out 140mph bend on a bike is any better than what turn 1 was a few years back. Once you get past the fact no-one wants it, and the danger it may cause, there's an old saying that fast tracks make great racing. Chicane's don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImDyingYouIdiot Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/123420/force-india-against-return-to-old-qualifying#You've got to be kidding me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImDyingYouIdiot Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 https://twitter.com/GPDA_/status/712647643139334145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImDyingYouIdiot Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Guess what's back?http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-now-evaluating-elimination-qualifying-tweaks-for-bahrain-681873/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetteIfan Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 We're not even a week in to the new season, and between the qualifying rules and the loss of free to air TV, off track topics are already dominating the sport's headlines. Can the bigwigs in F1 not see that this is one of the simplest problems that need fixing? Focus needs to be on competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolvingPrawn Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 VetteIfan said: We're not even a week in to the new season, and between the qualifying rules and the loss of free to air TV, off track topics are already dominating the sport's headlines. Can the bigwigs in F1 not see that this is one of the simplest problems that need fixing? Focus needs to be on competition. Bernie's piles of money are blocking the view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImDyingYouIdiot Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Sometimes F1 reminds me of a toddler. You takes your eyes just one second of it, and boom, it's busy trying to kill itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 ImDyingYouIdiot said: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/123420/force-india-against-return-to-old-qualifying#You've got to be kidding me. This is why Aston Martin ditched them and joined Red Bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjsharp2010 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 ImDyingYouIdiot said: Sometimes F1 reminds me of a toddler. You takes your eyes just one second of it, and boom, it's busy trying to kill itself. I think it will if it stays on the course it's on I just read through twitter that Sky aer trying to get exclusive rights to everything F1 which will mean that we'#d have to get pay TV to watch it once Channel 4's contract is up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImDyingYouIdiot Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 sjsharp2010 said: ImDyingYouIdiot said: Sometimes F1 reminds me of a toddler. You takes your eyes just one second of it, and boom, it's busy trying to kill itself. I think it will if it stays on the course it's on I just read through twitter that Sky aer trying to get exclusive rights to everything F1 which will mean that we'#d have to get pay TV to watch it once Channel 4's contract is up It's even more mind-boggling after the GPDA letter. This is exactly the sort of thing the drivers criticized.I just genuinely hope one day in the next few years, all people responsible see the light and start treating this sport with the respect it should be treated. Otherwise it won't be long before we see the last Formula 1 race ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolvingPrawn Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I think what we need is Bernie to pop his clogs, and then one of the former drivers take his place, rather than some business man only looking to make money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImDyingYouIdiot Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 The whole governing structure of F1 needs an revamp. I doubt it would be enough to just replace Bernie. Pretty much all the people responsible, and especially the right holders, are stuck in the middle ages.Also, who would fit the bill to replace Bernie? Alex Wurz possibly? He knows the sport, is genuinely interested in improving it, and he's young. The sport certainly needs some young blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolvingPrawn Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 ImDyingYouIdiot said: The whole governing structure of F1 needs an revamp. I doubt it would be enough to just replace Bernie. Pretty much all the people responsible, and especially the right holders, are stuck in the middle ages.Also, who would fit the bill to replace Bernie? Alex Wurz possibly? He knows the sport, is genuinely interested in improving it, and he's young. The sport certainly needs some young blood. Alex Wurz was actually the first name that came to my mind as I was writing that post :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImDyingYouIdiot Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Right. It's settled. Alexander Wurz it is then! #MakeF1GreatAgainThat's how it works, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolvingPrawn Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 ImDyingYouIdiot said: Right. It's settled. Alexander Wurz it is then! #MakeF1GreatAgainThat's how it works, isn't it? If only :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator f1since08 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted March 24, 2016 The drivers should go on strike to get their point across. The GPDA is a union afterall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liaveil Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Watching the drivers standing up to them and not racing would probably be more entertaining than most of the actual races of late anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 So, F1 leaves free to air TV in UK, elimination qualifying is going to continue for Bahrain, Gary Brabham has been found guilty of child rape and the drivers are starting to act against the powers that be.This sport is a damn mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator MBKF1 Posted March 24, 2016 Moderator Share Posted March 24, 2016 It's bloody ridiculous, one race into the season and the news isn't about the fantastic race at the weekend, instead about all the crap that's happening off it. What a farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjsharp2010 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Mexicola said: So, F1 leaves free to air TV in UK, elimination qualifying is going to continue for Bahrain, Gary Brabham has been found guilty of child rape and the drivers are starting to act against the powers that be.This sport is a damn mess. Indeed jus tread on yahoo that Quali's staying the same as well. If that's the case I'm not going to bother watching qualifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImDyingYouIdiot Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 https://formerf1doc.wordpress.com/2016/03/26/its-not-you-its-me/#like-2491Very clears words from Dr. Hartstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Think the most damning aspect of that statement is dcotors apparently being in fear of getting sued or having their license taken away (I think, not sure if I understood that properly) if they follow FIA's extremely outdated protocols down to the letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjsharp2010 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 ImDyingYouIdiot said: https://formerf1doc.wordpress.com/2016/03/26/its-not-you-its-me/#like-2491Very clears words from Dr. Hartstein. tbh I'm starting to think the same thing about the sport. I've always liked the sport but for me the direction it's taking is self destructive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator MBKF1 Posted March 26, 2016 Moderator Share Posted March 26, 2016 I watched a fantastic interview with him earlier this week funnily enough, his one with Mario Muth on YouTube from a couple of years back, so while he didn't talk about these issues, he spoke very well and he clearly knows what he's talking about. He's that sort of 'say it how it is', no b*llocks kind of guy.He speaks so much sense though there, Formula 1 is an absolute mess right now. For every one thing that's good about it, there's 5 things which can be massively improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator f1since08 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2016 Reports are going round that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will replace the Italian GP next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttonfan Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 fIsince08 said: Reports are going round that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will replace the Italian GP next year... Just when you think F1 can't get any worse... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator MBKF1 Posted March 28, 2016 Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2016 I'm gonna say it right now, that won't happen. It's just another tactic by Bernie to scare the track into paying up again, they'll do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator f1since08 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2016 I know, I know, it's The Sun. But...http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/motorsport/f1/7032394/Bernie-Ecclestone-set-to-sell-Formula-One-as-he-agrees-6billion-deal.html?CMP=spklr-_-Editorial-_-TWITTER-_-SunSport-_-20160328-_-Sport-_-410036875-_-Imageandlink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Bernie is literally driving F1 into the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 fIsince08 said: Reports are going round that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will replace the Italian GP next year... What in the blue hell is the Las Vegas Grand Prix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platy Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Jiggy said: fIsince08 said: Reports are going round that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will replace the Italian GP next year... What in the blue hell is the Las Vegas Grand Prix? A few traffic cones in the car park of the Bellagio. Everyone thinks Hamilton has won the race but really George Clooney won two days before in an elaborate heist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couger1981 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I think the Project Gotham games had a Las Vegas track? so they could design it based off them lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImDyingYouIdiot Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/715486057777618945Let the Vandoorne hype commence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetteIfan Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 "it was decided that there was insufficient resolution of the signs to allow him to compete on safety grounds""Matteo" must've gotten too close to some McLaren team members. Looks like he caught Ronspeak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator MBKF1 Posted March 31, 2016 Moderator Share Posted March 31, 2016 'We are delighted to announce that the McLaren Honda Formula 1 World Championship Racing Team's reserve driver, Stoffel Vandoorne, will be driving in the place of Grand Prix world champion Fernando Alonso at the 2016 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 "delighted to announce"McLaren conspiring to kill Alonso confirmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenColt Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Ron's still not over 2007. :p................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Johnny Herbert wrote this about Alonso; http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24184/10225138/fernando-alonso-should-retire-says-sky-sports-f1s-johnny-herbertSo, live on Sky Sports television, Fernando approached JH and responded in kind. https://streamable.com/z2kp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator MBKF1 Posted April 2, 2016 Moderator Share Posted April 2, 2016 I've never liked Johnny Herbert's punditry, I'm sure I've mentioned it countless times here before, so I'm so happy Fernando did that.What makes it even better is Fernando made sure that they were live on TV so that everyone would see it, which makes is 10x funnier.What is it about me loving all these ex-world champions Alonso and Vettel recently? You can't help but like them now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Fernando Alonso showing more fire in 15 seconds on Sky than in his last two seasons in F1, he might end up as a commentator after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetteIfan Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I'm no fan of Nando, but that was the greatest 15 seconds of television to ever be broadcast on Sky Sports F1. The funniest part about it was how Herbert just tried to brush if off and pretend he didn't care despite the fact he'd just been given a 3rd degree burn. The man belongs nowhere near the title of "expert pundit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Always been a fan of Herbert, but before that happened I was so hoping Alonso would come on while they were live, he did and put Herbert in his place, boom! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couger1981 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I'm liking DC and Webber on Channel 4 and it's coverage is great too. Haven't heard the commentary yet but hopefully its better than Brundle and Crofty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenColt Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 You could see Herbert losing another 3 inches of body size right after Fred's comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 GoldenColt said: You could see Herbert losing another 3 inches of body size right after Fred's comment. An inch more and you wouldn't be able to see him :joy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator MBKF1 Posted April 2, 2016 Moderator Share Posted April 2, 2016 The more I watch that clip the better it gets. Fernando was completely brilliant in all that, the handshake, the perfect comment, and then seeing Herbert's reaction when he stepped back and literally said 'ok thanks'. Just pure brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjsharp2010 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 couger1981 said: I'm liking DC and Webber on Channel 4 and it's coverage is great too. Haven't heard the commentary yet but hopefully its better than Brundle and Crofty. Havin gwatched the BBC coverage of a race I'd have t oasy I prefer the Sky coverage over the BBC/Channel 4 team but seeing as I can't afford Sky any more I'm having to make do with C4 but then I guess it gives me a reason to watch that channel I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dboyking1 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Here's how Bahrain is goin down Hamilton ftwrosenberg lol 2nd vettel.u know the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Rosenberg.My man actually said Rosenberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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