Paid Members Nexus Posted August 17, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted August 17, 2010 That's awesome. I really want to get to a race at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Monkee Posted August 17, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted August 17, 2010 I've been to two already this year and am going to Spa next week. I'm so excited. I've only ever been to one race in a season before but this year I'll have been to three. My friend said I've been to more races this year than Anthony Hamilton! Â You should definitely go to a race. Turkey is so cheap. I got a 3-day ticket in a grandstand looking down the pit straight (where Vettel hit Webber on the last corner) for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patiirc Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 I see as per the BBC Ceefax last night Bahrain is going back to its original layout from next season, because this years was too boring. These Tilke tracks, Fucking Shite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Monkee Posted August 17, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted August 17, 2010 I really like Istanbul actually. I think there are lots of opportunities for over-taking and there are enough straights and turns to make it interesting. I don't think there's anything wrong with Sepang and Shanghai either but I agree that he has murdered a lot of great circuits with his fannying around with "safety" issues and suchlike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Nexus Posted August 28, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted August 28, 2010 Well, the Qualifying was originally shaping up to be more exciting, but it still ended up with Glock and Kovaleinen in Q2. A little sad that Kamui crashed, but I'm pleased Alonso ended up 10th, and Kubica ended up on the second row. Â It should be a good race, especially if it rains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LariatTom Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I'm really hoping it does rain tomorrow. From looking at Autosport and some people on Twitter, a lot of drivers are expecting rain to play a role in the race at some point. Â Looking at the grid for tomorrow with all of the penalties that have been given to various drivers in place, Lotus are big winners here. They're now starting 13th and 15th. If we get some wet weather and a bit of chaos early on, I can see one of those two picking up a point. It'd be great to see! The two Hispania cars are 18th and 19th as well, so they're some fantastic results for the new teams. Â Has anyone else heard about the GP3 race this afternoon? The heavens opened and they had a storm during the race with only two full racing laps being done throughout the entire race after a big crash at the start before the rain. Then the winner stayed out on slicks and managed to keep the field at such a slow pace that the time limit on the race expired before they could go racing. Sounds absolutely crazy GP3 report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Monkee Posted August 30, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted August 30, 2010 Just got back from Spa - what an amazing weekend! I spent most of Friday in the Virgin Racing garage watching them working on Timo and Lucas' cars and trying out different set-ups. I got to listen to the team radio and saw all the computers monitoring the cars. I met Luiz Razia (test driver) and Graeme Lowden (CEO of VR) and got some free merchandise. Then I had a tour of the motorhome where the BBC Forum came from on Sunday. It was fantastic. Great race too, the rain really made it interesting. Some photos from the weekend: Â The view from the pitlane: Â Â Timo getting ready to get out of the car: Â Â Timo going up the back of the garage to take his helmet off: Â Â Timo & Lucas talk to Nick Wirth and one of the head engineers about the set-up: Â Â The pit wall crew: Â Â Lucas di Grassi going up Eau Rouge: Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimufctna24 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Im so jealous  Webber most be kicking himslef for that start, and Button must be baying for Vettals blood, still ultra close between Webber and Hamilton could go either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Monkee Posted August 30, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted August 30, 2010 I took lots more photos and will be putting them on Flikr tomorrow when my mate uploads hers and I can pick out the best. I'll post a link when I've done it. I still can't believe I was actually in the garage. When we got into the paddock the first person we saw was Felipe Massa coming out of the Ferrari motorhome. I also saw Ted Kravitz wandering around too but because it was pissing down with rain there weren't many other people milling around that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LariatTom Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I am an incredibly jealous man. I'm hoping to get to my first Grand Prix next year which will almost certainly be Silverstone, and then I'll be checking out the German GP in a few years when I'm over there and hopefully get to Spa as well. Â Oh, the things I'd do to be able to get up close and spend time with an F1 team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted August 31, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted August 31, 2010 I fucking hate Monkee. I've decided. Bitch!! Â I Sky+ the race and then stupidly went on ESPN's site (to check a listing) and saw the result. What a bastard. Well done to Lewis though. Hope McLaren can keep it up because everytime there is a glimmer of light, the car seems to regress. Â Oh, and next season, they seriously need to do something to stop the massive discrepancy between qualifying and race pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Vettel's starting to acquire a reputation as a dangerous driver, this isn't the first time he's smashed into someone and taken them out of a race, under normal racing conditions. Button must be absolutely furious. He's just having no luck this season. Â Another great race though, this is the best F1 season I can ever remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Jaffa Posted August 31, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted August 31, 2010 I'd love to see Kubica in a McLaren, Ferrari or Red Bull next year. The man is quality (even if he cost himself 2nd by bodging a pit stop). Â Full credit to Lewis Hamilton - a mature drive, controlled the race and fully deserved his victory. Â I agree with Loki - this season is fantastic. I didn't like the new points system at first, but it does add to the excitement and I accept I was wrong. Â I also agree with Rick - Monkee, my jealousy has turned to anger. Bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Monkee Posted September 2, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted September 2, 2010 Photos have been approved by VR (I wasn't allowed to take pictures of the back of the car or the gearbox) so here's the link: Â http://tinyurl.com/36q4du4 Â A combination of mine and my mate's photos so some are exactly the same but just from a slightly different angle and are very geeky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted September 2, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted September 2, 2010 Awesome photos. Bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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