F1 season is back WOW!!

16 Mar 2008

Well what a start to the season, they have got rid of most of the driver aids like traction control and now they have to drive for themselves.
Ok so Ferrari are favorites ie: Raikonen, and he has technical problems so has to start 15th on the grid with yes Hamilton on pole.
So who drives a faultless race with no drama from start to finish to win..... Hamilton of course.
Raikonen went of the track 2 times when he lost control of his car and all were totally his fault no mechanical failure what so ever, so whos the best driver now, only time will tell.
Raikonen did not finish in the end because of mechanical failure but this taking away the driver aids seems to have thrown up a whole new dimension to racing, bit like it was in the 80's then really.
Roll on Malaysia 23rd March

16 Mar 2008

you have sparked my interest, I gave up on F1 when it became dull dull dull.
I shall check out todays race.
Thanks

16 Mar 2008

This race was far from dull and I can fully understand where you coming from in that respect. I have been watching it since I was 9yr and seen some fantastic racing, todays race was maybe not as good as some in the past but the ingredients seem to be there this year for the first time in ages.
Most importantly no gizmos to help just a well designed car and driver skill, its too early to tell yet but lets see.

16 Mar 2008

I particularly enjoyed Coulthard's comment about Massa when asked if Massa should take responsibility for their accident..
"If he doesn't I'll kick 3 colours of shit out the bastard" :lol2:

16 Mar 2008

Quote by Steve
I particularly enjoyed Coulthard's comment about Massa when asked if Massa should take responsibility for their accident..
"If he doesn't I'll kick 3 colours of shit out the bastard" :lol2:

oh I so wet myself at that comment live on air and Louise allens comment thanking him for swearing live on air rotflmao

16 Mar 2008

Quote by Ukwineman
I particularly enjoyed Coulthard's comment about Massa when asked if Massa should take responsibility for their accident..
"If he doesn't I'll kick 3 colours of shit out the bastard" :lol2:

oh I so wet myself at that comment live on air and Louise allens comment thanking him for swearing live on air rotflmao

I seem to recall him doing it last year as well but cant for the life of me think what he said..

16 Mar 2008

Quote by Steve
I particularly enjoyed Coulthard's comment about Massa when asked if Massa should take responsibility for their accident..
"If he doesn't I'll kick 3 colours of shit out the bastard" :lol2:

oh I so wet myself at that comment live on air and Louise allens comment thanking him for swearing live on air rotflmao

I seem to recall him doing it last year as well but cant for the life of me think what he said..
Cant remember myself but its not exactly the first time a Ferrari drive decided he owned the road and would go though no matter the consequnces, as long as it was in his favour of course wink

16 Mar 2008

Quote by Ukwineman
Cant remember myself but its not exactly the first time a Ferrari drive decided he owned the road and would go though no matter the consequnces, as long as it was in his favour of course

To be fair I think DC was in the wrong this time as Massa was over half way alongside DC him when he turned in on him...

16 Mar 2008

Quote by Steve

Cant remember myself but its not exactly the first time a Ferrari drive decided he owned the road and would go though no matter the consequnces, as long as it was in his favour of course

To be fair I think DC was in the wrong this time as Massa was over half way alongside DC him when he turned in on him...
It is a very fine line I will admit and could be taken both ways, but up until that time DC had driven a perfect clean race, Massa had already taken a trip into the greenery so would be inclined to think Massa was going in a bit hot.

16 Mar 2008

Even Martin Brundle thought Massa wasnt at fault and DC is his love child (or so you would think the way he goes on about him :lol2: )

16 Mar 2008

VROOOOOOOOOOOM VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOM and there off into the first corner ...and OH MY GOD there has been a crash.......
oh yes and Lewis Hamilton has won the first race of the season

16 Mar 2008

I know nothing about the subject, and am best suited (Harry-Enfield like) to talk of fluffy kittens.
I just wanted to pop in here & flash my pants at the lads :smug:

16 Mar 2008

Quote by winchwench
I know nothing about the subject, and am best suited (Harry-Enfield like) to talk of fluffy kittens.
I just wanted to pop in here & flash my pants at the lads :smug:

And we're sooooooo glad you did silly

hwoar:

16 Mar 2008

Quote by winchwench
I know nothing about the subject, and am best suited (Harry-Enfield like) to talk of fluffy kittens.
I just wanted to pop in here & flash my pants at the lads :smug:

I'll join you - we can be pit-lane luvvies biggrin

:D:D:D:D:D:D

17 Mar 2008

Quote by Steve
I particularly enjoyed Coulthard's comment about Massa when asked if Massa should take responsibility for their accident..
"If he doesn't I'll kick 3 colours of shit out the bastard" :lol2:

oh I so wet myself at that comment live on air and Louise allens comment thanking him for swearing live on air rotflmao

I seem to recall him doing it last year as well but cant for the life of me think what he said..
If I remember correctly, Mr Coulthard had had a couple of run-ins and scrapes with more than one driver... he was obviously slightly emotionally aroused by the time a mic was offered him to vent spleen...
Of course, edit was tactfully employed to save the ears of the general public...
But I'm sure I heard him scream as he appraoched the interviewer;
"no-body move or I'll Kill Every Last Mother-Fucking One of You!"
Yup, I'm pretty sure that's what he said
lp

17 Mar 2008

i thought the race was brilliant and the new changes made it exciting biggrin

17 Mar 2008

01 2008 FORMULA 1 ING AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) 14 - 16 Mar
02 2008 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) 21 - 23 Mar
03 2008 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Bahrain) 04 - 06 Apr
04 FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA TELEFONICA 2008 (Catalunya) 25 - 27 Apr
05 2008 FORMULA 1 PETROL OFISI TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul) 09 - 11 May
06 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2008 (Monte Carlo) 22 - 25 May
07 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2008 (Montreal) 06 - 08 Jun
08 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE 2008(Magny-Cours) 20 - 22 Jun
09 2008 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone) 04 - 06 Jul
10 FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND 2008 (Hockenheim) 18 - 20 Jul
11 FORMULA 1 ING MAGYAR NAGYDIJ 2008(Budapest) 01 - 03 Aug
12 2008 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE(Valencia) 22 - 24 Aug
13 2008 FORMULA 1 ING BELGIAN GRAND PRIX(Spa-Francorchamps) 05 - 07 Sep
14 FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2008 (Monza) 12 - 14 Sep
15 2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) 26 - 28 Sep
16 2008 FORMULA 1 FUJI TELEVISION JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Fuji Speedway) 10 - 12 Oct
17 2008 FORMULA 1 SINOPEC CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) 17 - 19 Oct
18 FORMULA 1 GRANDE PREMIO DO BRASIL 2008(Sao Paulo) 31 Oct - 02 Nov

17 Mar 2008

Quote by Steve
I particularly enjoyed Coulthard's comment about Massa when asked if Massa should take responsibility for their accident..
"If he doesn't I'll kick 3 colours of shit out the bastard" :lol2:

oh I so wet myself at that comment live on air and Louise allens comment thanking him for swearing live on air rotflmao

I seem to recall him doing it last year as well but cant for the life of me think what he said..
I can still recall a similar gaff with James Hunt years ago after he crashed his car. As he walked back to the pits, he was approached by an interviewer and his first comment on camera was "Give me a fucking cigarette" Brilliant!!
Hopefully we will now get back to excitement and decent thrills and spills. You have to be impressed with the safety measures though. All those accidents and not so much as a cut finger :thumbup:

22 Mar 2008

anyone joining me in Malaysia tomorrow morning?
lp

23 Mar 2008

I have heard they are running last year's ecu in malaysia, traction control and engine braking etc.
Mind you if it is a wet race should be interesting nonetheless

23 Mar 2008

anyone up & watching?
lp

23 Mar 2008

Hi Lp

Up and watching here, 38 laps to go! lol

23 Mar 2008

Hamilton needs to do a little housework on his car eh?
very dusty around the wheels!
lp

23 Mar 2008

'dust' I think that is an understatement!! lol

23 Mar 2008

we watched it biggrin

23 Mar 2008

Another exciting race :bounce: did you see coultard, Alonso and Heidfeld 3 abreast racing down the straight.
Massa spinning out but he dont know what caused it rolleyes

lack of driver aids possible :haha: unlucky to Hamilton but a great faultless drive to Raikonen, this season looks to be a lot of fun.

6 Apr 2008

Ok they are off and racing.........
:bounce:

6 Apr 2008

And the 'messiah' Hamilton is beginning to show his true form. Not quite as good as cracked up to be methinks.....

6 Apr 2008

Quote by kiteboy
And the 'messiah' Hamilton is beginning to show his true form. Not quite as good as cracked up to be methinks.....

Yeah, but it was bound to be the car! :giggle:

6 Apr 2008

I had to avoid catching any of that race whilst at work... I was recording the whole thing so that I could enjoy in the (splutter) comfort of home.
The race showed a lot of potential at times for being very exciting... though never quite reached critical mass did it?
still enjoyable though.
(dons blindfold and prepares to be shot)
Now, I don't know what it is, but I just can't seem to get behind Mr Hamilton... can't fathom a reason at all... just don't like the fella. Even if he is supposed to be the saviour of British GP. sorry.
I have trouble all round liking/supporting any particular driver or team. Too many variables in what are really quite small units.
There are certain drivers that I like... for thier style, character, spirit etc... though they may be driving for a team that I simply cannot support.
Or there might be a good (british?) team, but one driver, or the owner/manager/lolipop-man may be such a twerp that ... well.. you get the picture.
I do like a driver with a bit of spirit though, not such an automaton, kmow what I mean?
lp