F1 Thread 2012

Finnpin · 02-23-2012, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ssault

Lotus in trouble, pulled out of testing for this week due to "chassis problem"

Analysis: Engine mount to blame for Lotus's chassis problems?:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97620

that sucks...hopefully they sort it out and fast.

raikk · 03-11-2012, 11:51 PM

For those who have not seen yet.. Soo F1 is this weekend! I gotta say I'm pretty excited to switch to F1 after the dismal season the leafs are having

tonttuzi · 03-15-2012, 10:11 PM

is there a forum similar to this one for f1 talk? i would like to check it out, if there is one.

Apaharn · 03-16-2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tonttuzi

is there a forum similar to this one for f1 talk? i would like to check it out, if there is one.

The ones off the top of my head are the ones at finalgear.com and f1fanatic.co.uk

Finnpin · 03-16-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tonttuzi

is there a forum similar to this one for f1 talk? i would like to check it out, if there is one.

I often read:

http://forums.autosport.com/index.php?showforum=2

The Kimi thread is gold.

beeker16 · 03-16-2012, 02:43 AM

Anyone going to Austin USGP?
I expect my assigned sales rep to call me Monday as I'm on the waiting list.

Finnpin · 03-16-2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by beeker16

Anyone going to Austin USGP?
I expect my assigned sales rep to call me Monday as I'm on the waiting list.

Wasn't the Austin USGP moved to 2013? when did they got 2012 back?

But cool to have US back on the track map and soon there is also New Jersey GP...F1 imo needs also american driver in some top team .

ssault · 03-16-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Finnpin

Wasn't the Austin USGP moved to 2013? when did they got 2012 back?

But cool to have US back on the track map and soon there is also New Jersey GP...F1 imo needs also american driver in some top team .

The USGP in Austin is this year (there was a massive flareup over contractual issues, but they have been resolved)

The Grand Prix of America in New Jersey is next year

Apaharn · 03-16-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Finnpin

Wasn't the Austin USGP moved to 2013? when did they got 2012 back?

But cool to have US back on the track map and soon there is also New Jersey GP...F1 imo needs also american driver in some top team .

Danica Patrick!

/ok, I kid, I kid...

Finnpin · 03-16-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Apaharn

Danica Patrick!

/ok, I kid, I kid...

I love that bit...I mean chick!!!

Any Finnish MTV3 Max watchers here? the commentators are still big time tools...oh my...

snakeye · 03-16-2012, 05:48 PM

Might start following F1 again this year. The lineup of cars and drivers looks great, and Schumacher has a chance at another title.

Everlong · 03-16-2012, 11:38 PM

20min and counting till qualifying. I've got work tomorrow but I just might stay up for the first couple of laps.

Everlong · 03-17-2012, 02:13 AM

Its a McLaren 1-2, Hamilton, Button respectively. BOOOOO!

Grosjean making a surprising appearance in 3rd.

Raik fails to make Q2, bad start.

mightyquack · 03-17-2012, 03:42 AM

Mercedes with some serious pace as well. If it wasn't for little mistakes on their final lap it would be Mercedes 3-4 at least, maybe could of displaced Button.

ssault · 03-17-2012, 06:08 AM

That Mercedes f-duct is seriously working. Other teams must be scrambling to get one figured out.

Red Bull look to be in trouble!

mightyquack · 03-17-2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ssault

That Mercedes f-duct is seriously working. Other teams must be scrambling to get one figured out.

Red Bull look to be in trouble!

Or in Lotus + Red Bull's case, scrambling to get it banned

Apaharn · 03-17-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ssault

That Mercedes f-duct is seriously working. Other teams must be scrambling to get one figured out.

Red Bull look to be in trouble!

I'm sure Red Bull will be just fine since Newey is too clever to just sit there. Ferrari on the other hand are sort of screwed: no speed, no grip, etc...

SoupyFIN · 03-17-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnpin

Any Finnish MTV3 Max watchers here? the commentators are still big time tools...oh my...

Saari atleast has some knowledge, Kyllönen was way too senile during the last few years. Though I do miss the random "They're putting slick weather tires on his car!" etc funny ****.

Shame that JJ has (or is he gone there already..?) to go to prison (+probably won't get a gig in any channel after what he did), I really liked him as a commentator.

From the current line-up, Mustakari isn't too bad, but for the love of god- keep Salo as far away as possible from any race.

mmbt · 03-17-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tonttuzi

is there a forum similar to this one for f1 talk? i would like to check it out, if there is one.

Planet F1 has a very active forum, although you have to get through a mod in order to register, the rules of which seem nebulous/arbitrary.

Apaharn · 03-18-2012, 02:48 AM

Maldonado

SoupyFIN · 03-18-2012, 02:59 AM

Can't recall the last time when that many crashes happened during the last lap.

What happened with Rosberg&Perez anyway, they didn't show it properly or I missed the second replay?

+Weird that Kobayashi didn't get flagged for driving with a broken rear wing, that could have hit someone in the head or something in the worst scenario..

ssault · 03-18-2012, 07:02 AM

Kimi team radio:

"WHY DO I GET ALL THE TIME BLUE FLAG?"
"...blue flags are for cars behind Kimi...they're not for you"

Everlong · 03-18-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ssault

Kimi team radio:

"WHY DO I GET ALL THE TIME BLUE FLAG?"
"...blue flags are for cars behind Kimi...they're not for you"

Give him a few races to get back into the swing of things.

Disappointing race for Schumy. Gearbox failure.

Great race in the top 4.

Apaharn · 03-18-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SoupyFIN

Can't recall the last time when that many crashes happened during the last lap.

What happened with Rosberg&Perez anyway, they didn't show it properly or I missed the second replay?

+Weird that Kobayashi didn't get flagged for driving with a broken rear wing, that could have hit someone in the head or something in the worst scenario..

According to Rosberg, Perez's front wing clipped Nico's rear tire causing a puncture. Each thinks it is the other's fault so, racing incident.

raikk · 03-19-2012, 12:36 AM

Welcome back to Formula 1 Kimi Raikkonen! great drive by him, Button looked stunning out there Hamilton was ok I guess , but man I really feel sorry for Maldonado and Williams.. I for one want to see a Williams resurgence , it's been to long .