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Negotiations have gone well and I'll be joining Team Torro Rosso for GTPlanet F1 2006 Season 2.
 
- Edwards in Blockbuster Transfer!?

Red Bull Racing team leader Brett Edwards looks to be transfering to Junior Team Torro Rosso to partner current Williams driver, Ashley Butler.

Red Bull have yet to confirm the transfer but Brett was caught outside the Torro Rosso factory in Italy and was quoted to have said to reporters:

Bret
Negotiations have gone well and I'll be joining Team Torro Rosso for GTPlanet F1 2006 Season 2.
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If it is true, Torro Rosso looks set to have a strong line up for next season.

- Blow To Williams?

A strong rumour is going around the paddock today that American Joe Blow is to have been involved in talks with Frank Williams over a possible move next year.

Blow is currentally racing for Super Aguri and has done a superb job to get 4 points for the team currentally compared to his team mate Alan Imbrahimovich who has scored no points.

The rumour has gained strength ever since Nathan Hedberg, who currentally races at Williams, is looking at a dream seat for Ferrari. If Blow gets the seat he will be teamed up with fellow countryman Marc Pianelli who makes his return to the sport following his drop from the Renault team at the end of '03.

Updated Team Entry List:

Teams: (Bold is Confirmed, ? is waiting for reply)

Renault:
1. Hutchison (DQuaN)
2. Audet (Carl.)

Honda:
3. Davidson (Bee)
4. Trendell (Impreza04)

Williams:
5. Pianelli (Omnis)
6. Blow? (3-Wheel Drive)

Ferrari:
7. Haswell (Blake)
8. Hedberg? (Soyfu)

Torro Rosso:
9. Butler (Ashley.)
10. Edwards (Somebody)

Red Bull:
11. OPEN
12.

Toyota:
13. Charkaoui (Appie)
14. Woodwiss (Nitro)

Midland:
15. Horton (Casio)
16. OPEN

McLaren:
17. Ramos (GTRacer4)
18. Killer (Foolkiller)

BMW:
19. Electric......(In-game name to be changed)
20.

Super Aguri:
21. OPEN
22.
 
Remember, Bee, I didn't just get dropped by Renault. I got shot nine times while hoisting up my championship trophy at the end of the season. ;)
 
How could I forget? :rolleyes:

Red Bull and Super Aguri seem pretty lonely right now. 8 seats remaining.
 
Aaaa dammit, if this game is realistic, I'm gonna be pulling in on the formation lap.

Damn Michelin. :grumpy::p
 
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Today we look back at the famous Formula 1 season of 2002. A year of highs and lows, of changing fortunes and spectacular performances. A year in which many of todays drivers cut their teeth at the top level of open wheel racing. Come with me now as we remember some of those characters that made racing history.

It was a turbulent first half to the season. New faces in the paddock adding some much needed colour to what had become a very staid affair. Chief amongst these was Renault's Marc Pianelli. Often outspoken, but with the speed to match, Pianelli blew the competition away in the first seven races. Never out of the top ten and with no retirements, Pianelli took a firm hold on the trophy and looked ready for anything that was thrown at him.

Abdeslam Charkaoui, in a brand new Ferrari chassis, won hearts around the world with spirited driving and real flair behind the wheel. Only two retirements stopped Charkaoui from leading the field at the half way mark.

Despite retiring from the Imola race and failing to grab a first place finish, Lee Davidson kept his Williams in third place with some quality driving. A no-nonsense approach put Davidson in a great position to launch an attack on the championship in the middle of the season.

Brett Edwards, Simon Trendell, and Boundary Layer were running neck to neck at this stage, but events later in the year were to prove just who would break away. Contractual trouble in the Toyota camp during the off-season saw Edwards take to the grid as the lone entrant for this team, but his hard work seemed to pay off despite a lack of testing. Trendell was looking good to win the award for most advertising deals when his name was associated with eight seperate beauty products in his home Britain - leading to plenty of good natured ribbing from his pit crew.

The championship really started to heat up as the teams headed for Montreal, with the silly season for driver swaps starting early. While all drivers saw out the full 2002 season, the endless talks and back room deals became almost a fully fledged Hollywood drama. However, that is a story for another time.
 
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Trendell was looking good to win the award for most advertising deals when his name was associated with eight seperate beauty products in his home Britain - leading to plenty of good natured ribbing from his pit crew.
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:lol:👍
 
A closer look at the career of Lee Davidson.

Part 1: 'Experience'

Lee Davidson shot onto the motor racing world scene in the late 90's where he competed in F3000 for the Arden team. In his rookie season he notched up a win and 2 other visits to the podium.

Davidson
Yeah, F3000 was a great experience for me as a both a racing driver and as a person outside of the cockpit, Arden came up to me after I won the British F3 championship asking if I was intrested in going international. At first it was a shock to the system, totally unexpected. I of course took the offer and the 2 seasons I had with them hold great highlights in my career.
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After the 1999 season Davidson recieved a test run for Chip Ganassi Racing over in America, Lee impressed enough to win a seat and took part in half the Indy Racing league season.

Davidson
Over in America, it was always going to be a test for me mentally because I was so far away from home, I admit I struggled in the first couple of races, but I just needed to get some confidence, this was the first oval championship I competed in. Although I didn't manage to get the win I was looking for, I did get invaluble experience and have learnt to be patient within races. I wish it could have lastest longer because it was a lot of fun but the offer came along and I just couldn't refuse it.
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The offer was a test drive seat for the Williams team, it brought Lee back to his home country of England and shot him up to the pinnacle of Motorsports, Formula 1.

Part 2: 'Patience'

Now in 2000, Lee was where he always dreamed he could reach, Formula 1, although he wern't actually racing, he didn't mind for now. Thousands of people would do anything to get where he was. He was joined by another young brit at the team, Jenson Button, however Button had a race seat for the whole season, Davidson only had a race to race 3rd Driver contract.

Davidson
Of course I was annoyed of the fact that Jenson was racing and I wern't, but I accepted it and concentrated on the job I was being payed to do and that was to improve the car. The pressure of the fact I might not have been at the team come the next race was certainally massive and coupled with the thousands of miles of testing I covered, I was close to breaking point.
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Lee managed to stay at the team for the whole season and in the process impressing in particular Patrick Head with his commitment and supreme ability to give positive feedback on the car. He was offered another term as their 3rd driver, but instead declined for another offer he recieved:
Davidson
When Minardi offered a full season race contract, I was spectical as to which was the better prospect, a back end team but racing or a front end team testing. I eventually went with Minardi because I felt I could learn no more in a testing role. When I got to the team I met Simon Trendell who was 3rd driver at the team, we quickly struck up a good friendship which would continue through my career.
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Davidson's rookie season was a great success considering what he was driving, he managed to competitivly finish in the top 10 on 3 different occasions including his home grand prix at Silverstone. Although he scored no points, he did open the eyes of teams such as BAR Honda, Benneton and Sauber. However it would be his old team Williams that would snatch his services for 2002.

Part 3: 'Revenge'

Davidson finally got what he waited so long for, a top end racing drive. [2002 season write up not completed due to obvious reasons]


Part 4: 'Spotlight'

2004 saw Lee transfer from Williams to BAR Honda who had intrest in him ever since his Minardi days. He was now brimming with confidence after a breakthrough '03 and was now becomming a fan favourite with many.

Davidson
2004 was a different year to the others, that season everyone knew me, I had expectations to keep up, I was even considered a title challenger! The BAR was a great drive for me to secure, it was a young, relaxed team which compared to Williams, the enviroment being alot easier for me to fit into. Also with the addition of Simon (Trendell) becoming my team mate that year, I felt a great sense of happiness that I hadn't felt at Williams.
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His season started off brilliantly with a win at Melbourne, his 2nd of his career, he went on to be challenging championship leaders Duncan Hutchison in the McLaren and Marc Pianelli in the Renault by the Monaco GP, however things were to take a sudden change:

Davidson
Monaco was a race I'd much rather forget, the accident I suffered still send's shivvers down my spine everytime I think about it. What happened was going up the hill after the first turn, I felt a sudden vibration at the front by my feet, by the time I realised what was wrong the front of the car lifted up as the front wing went under. I closed my eyes and just prayed that I'd still be breathing by the end of it, I was told the car flipped over onto its side and got collected by Brett Edwards who was in the Toyota. When the car came to a rest, I could hear the team on the radio trying to get some kind of verbal contact from me. That's when I knew I survived.
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Part 5: 'Recovery'

He suffered a broken arm, broken ankle and a cracked pelvis, he was told he would never be able to race again, however he did not accept the doctors advice. He trained hard during his recovery but still wouldn't return to racing untill 2006 where he was finally given the all clear by amazed doctors to race. BAR became Honda and decided to keep faith in him for a single season. Now a fan favourite, Davidson wears a smile on his face all the time and has been considered a true future champion, if it will be this season is unknown but no matter what, he will keep pushing.

:)
 
Bee


He suffered a broken arm, broken ankle and a cracked pelvis, he was told he would never be able to race again.
:)
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*Holds the scredriver behind his back and walks away*

*whistling*
 
Bee
A closer look at the career of Lee Davidson.

Part 1: 'Experience'

Lee Davidson shot onto the motor racing world scene in the late 90's where he competed in F3000 for the Arden team. In his rookie season he notched up a win and 2 other visits to the podium.



After the 1999 season Davidson recieved a test run for Chip Ganassi Racing over in America, Lee impressed enough to win a seat and took part in half the Indy Racing league season.



The offer was a test drive seat for the Williams team, it brought Lee back to his home country of England and shot him up to the pinnacle of Motorsports, Formula 1.

Part 2: 'Patience'

Now in 2000, Lee was where he always dreamed he could reach, Formula 1, although he wern't actually racing, he didn't mind for now. Thousands of people would do anything to get where he was. He was joined by another young brit at the team, Jenson Button, however Button had a race seat for the whole season, Davidson only had a race to race 3rd Driver contract.



Lee managed to stay at the team for the whole season and in the process impressing in particular Patrick Head with his commitment and supreme ability to give positive feedback on the car. He was offered another term as their 3rd driver, but instead declined for another offer he recieved:


Davidson's rookie season was a great success considering what he was driving, he managed to competitivly finish in the top 10 on 3 different occasions including his home grand prix at Silverstone. Although he scored no points, he did open the eyes of teams such as BAR Honda, Benneton and Sauber. However it would be his old team Williams that would snatch his services for 2002.

Part 3: 'Revenge'

Davidson finally got what he waited so long for, a top end racing drive. [2002 season write up not completed due to obvious reasons]


Part 4: 'Spotlight'

2004 saw Lee transfer from Williams to BAR Honda who had intrest in him ever since his Minardi days. He was now brimming with confidence after a breakthrough '03 and was now becomming a fan favourite with many.



His season started off brilliantly with a win at Melbourne, his 2nd of his career, he went on to be challenging championship leaders Duncan Hutchison in the McLaren and Marc Pianelli in the Renault by the Monaco GP, however things were to take a sudden change:



Part 5: 'Recovery'

He suffered a broken arm, broken ankle and a cracked pelvis, he was told he would never be able to race again, however he did not accept the doctors advice. He trained hard during his recovery but still wouldn't return to racing untill 2006 where he was finally given the all clear by amazed doctors to race. BAR became Honda and decided to keep faith in him for a single season. Now a fan favourite, Davidson wears a smile on his face all the time and has been considered a true future champion, if it will be this season is unknown but no matter what, he will keep pushing.

:)
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:lol: good one:tup:
 
Pushing...




...with his cracked pelvis....pelvis crack.
 
My 2nd win will be my last race for the season.

I’m going to Europe for the next 18 days, so I won’t be able to race. I might not be back in time for the start of season 2, but I will only be two or three days late, so if you guys were feeling generous you might want to wait a few days before beggining the championship? Maybe? :nervous:
 
Finaly better then my teammate in f1 2002 :)
Could have won if i didn't put the wrong tires on the car and if i didn't make a mistake that forced me to pit in the end of the race
 
Blake
My 2nd win will be my last race for the season.

I’m going to Europe for the next 18 days, so I won’t be able to race. I might not be back in time for the start of season 2, but I will only be two or three days late, so if you guys were feeling generous you might want to wait a few days before beggining the championship? Maybe? :nervous:
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Run, very quickly :lol: Nah I dunno if we would have all the seats filled by then so you might be lucky. :) If we do, we will wait a couple of days, not too long though.

Well done on the win too :grumpy:
 
:D Pole for me!!

For the warmup, I had everything spot on with 4 runs left, thanks to a very good base from my teammate. 👍
 
God damn, that '02 Ferrari is beans. You've got yourself a race, Appie.
 

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