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No, you pretty much launched into attack mode. I said "stop making unfounded assumptions". As it happens, I'm not going to Pm you.
I'm sorry you saw it that way, it was not meant.
No, you pretty much launched into attack mode. I said "stop making unfounded assumptions". As it happens, I'm not going to Pm you.
I thought the same about the width of the pitlane after watching the race on Sunday. I presume there's a reason why it appears that narrow, it's not as if they couldn't make it any wider - that slightly odd grass section between the pit wall and the pit lane could have easily been utilised to make the lane wider. Maybe the FIA are now wanting the pit lanes narrower to avoid cars running side by side?
For which one?Ouch. 17 Cans? That is going to hurt in the morning.
Best part of the weekend was by far the GP2 race, more particularly what everyone else is talking about... such prowess...
Its certainly not one of the widest pit lanes ever though, I think Turkey or somewhere has that distinction.
As a spectator, I don't think you could really call one out over the other...See, everyone seems to be praising Bianchi here for this, but I felt when I saw it live and now even more when I can see it again and analyse it, that Vietoris was the more impressive driver here.
Before this, Bianchi had a fairly decent lead ahead and I think he made a mistake or at least lost a fair chunk of time letting Vietoris catch up and that started what you see here...
The only thing is that cars can't really run side-by-side very well, but this isn't a requirement of a pitlane.
For which one?
Best part of the weekend was by far the GP2 race, more particularly what everyone else is talking about... such prowess...
This guy really, really, really deserves another F1 chance. Its almost a waste of time having him in GP2 because he has so much more experience and speed than all the rest.
It was pretty much the same story in race 1, he started 10th or something like that and finished 4th. He's just on another level to the rest, its almost unfair to have him in the championship.
I think its simply the Pirelli tyres which have snookered Webber till recently. Now he is consistently closer to Vettel, so it seems he's got a handle on them.
I really doubt the diffusers are the problem for Webber, considering he was closer at Valencia when the only change was a minor one.
By the way, Red Bull I think had off-throttle for the entire year of 2010. It was McLaren and the other teams who introduced it later.
Pretty good, but it partly depends on Kubica's comeback (if it ever happens). Heidfeld isn't really what Renault want forever and is only a race-by-race contract. Senna is still rather unproven, Grosjean already knows the team obviously and knows Boullier well because he races for DAMS and for Gravity.
If Petrov had really sucked this season, Grosjean would be a dead cert for 2012 if Senna had come in and also proven unsatisfactory. But that isn't how its happened, so I guess we shall see where Grosjean goes after this year. Its really hard to see a seat other than Renault being open for him, Williams, Sauber, Force India and Toro Rosso all have their own young drivers to look at. Maybe Lotus or Virgin is a possiblity but again, both have their own young driver programmes and junior category race teams.
If Kubica doesn't come back or isn't the same driver, maybe, just maybe Grosjean will get the call-up. Its hard to see Renault going for that though, surely Sutil, Glock, Webber..etc are better possibities?
How long can Renault really afford to wait before looking on towards 2012? Surely they would have an internal deadline to see Kubica, at the very least, pulling some practice laps. With all this uncertainty, I don't think they can keep sitting on their hands much longer. Would hate to see RB out at LRGP under such circumstances, though. Has there been any updates on his condition? I just recall a small interview a couple months back now.
HippieGiraffeAs for Grosjean, I would put my marks with him for now. Especially if he continues like he has this season. It's very possible he was thrust into the Renault too early and too fast.. some drivers excel at a young age, others take a couple years. I think had they left him in GP2 back in '09, he would've been better off developmental wise, and had that panned out we might not even be talking about this. One things sure, he is certainly making a case for himself again, albeit that much stronger.
Pretty good, but it partly depends on Kubica's comeback (if it ever happens). Heidfeld isn't really what Renault want forever and is only a race-by-race contract. Senna is still rather unproven, Grosjean already knows the team obviously and knows Boullier well because he races for DAMS and for Gravity.
If Petrov had really sucked this season, Grosjean would be a dead cert for 2012 if Senna had come in and also proven unsatisfactory. But that isn't how its happened, so I guess we shall see where Grosjean goes after this year. Its really hard to see a seat other than Renault being open for him, Williams, Sauber, Force India and Toro Rosso all have their own young drivers to look at. Maybe Lotus or Virgin is a possiblity but again, both have their own young driver programmes and junior category race teams.
If Kubica doesn't come back or isn't the same driver, maybe, just maybe Grosjean will get the call-up. Its hard to see Renault going for that though, surely Sutil, Glock, Webber..etc are better possibities?
He has a job, which he says keeps his head on straight away from the track. Some people fish, some do yoga, he prefers a workplace. Don't see how that makes him poor...The problem is that he was poor. Unless he suddenly comes up with megabucks, it can leave nothing but a bad impression with some team principals.
He has a job, which he says keeps his head on straight away from the track. Some people fish, some do yoga, he prefers a workplace. Don't see how that makes him poor...
I'm still all for Bruno Senna though, he just has never been given the chance to prove himself. Roman had half of 2009, and was underwhelming.
Well, to be fair, the 2009 Renault was a complete dog. Alonso outperformed that car, no doubt about it.
GotchaLol. I realised how that looked and edited my post like a minute before your post. Talk about bad timing. I didn't mean financially poor. I just meant he performed poorly.
Gotcha
But quite frankly that is exactly what I was talking about earlier. Had they kept him in GP2 for the rest of the year, he would've came out better. Instead, that dismal ride and his un-experience literally took him two steps back, after a giant step forward in terms of his career. It had to of had an effect on his psyche too. But he's fought his way back to the top of GP2, so I'm defiantly optimistic to see him wheel the bigger car once again. I just hope its a decent enough ride this time around.
Guys I missed this race and I would LOVE to see it, can PLEASE somebody provide me with a link, download whatever? Thx in adavance...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b012hpm0/Formula_1_2011_The_British_Grand_Prix/
Only works if your in the UK
Well no, I'm in Germany. But thx.
Hey I totally missed this before. Apparently Alonso's SECOND lap was not in the program but turns out he enjoyed the car so much in "parade" rhythm that he couldn't help himself from doing a second, more LIVELY lap. Funny Ecclestone's face when he realizes it
Spanish commentators voices are very annoying, but the second lap and all the oversteering is well worth watching the video 👍
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