2007 F1 Season

[Marco-R34GTT]

I'd personally love to see Webbo trounce Hamilton..

"This is how you drive with spew in ya helmet mate"

Either that, or Webbo in a red machine next to Kimi, place Massa in Badoer's seat...

[Roy]

there was an interesting point made somewhere that webber was very vocal about hamiltons dodgy safety car antics in the week leading up to the hearing, but when it came time to present he was suddenly very quiet. obivously he decided not to make waves with hamilton and maclaren could this be a sign that there is a deal to be done for webber as hamiltons team mate? could make sense. alonso could feel red bull is the place to go next year. they certainly have some dough behind them to pay him, and their star is on the rise. a full on newey built car, renault engines, and perhaps most importantly he would be gauarenteed of being the No1 head honcho and all praised big kahuna in that team. on the flip side maclaren know webber can drive, and he hasn't really burnt any bridges with them in the past (putting aside the mercedes sports car shit), I'm sure he is not so full of ego that he could handle having a younger team mate who is as quick or quicker than him, plus he would be pretty cheap and free up some cash. he could be a good influence on hamilton. god I hope this is more than just me tugging myself.

I think Webber commented on what he thought of LH's driving, but didnt see it as being the reason for his accident. Contributing yes...but not enough that he wanted to get caught up in influencing the championship and having awhinge like is all the rage.

He said the day after the accident he was over it and ready to move on...the STR appeal proved he had moved on and didnt want anything to do with it.

Cant see RBR fronting the dollars for FA. They surely have enough good ppl in the team to know that the drivers they have are some of hte best on the grid and know the team and the cars. The money they would have to spend on FA woudl be better spent on the car...i think they know that.

That said i dont think Webber should take the seat, McLaren next year are likely to be a long way from the McLaren of this year. Money, pit position, supporting a 3rd and 4th car. RBR is where he needs to be for 2008

[Beer Baron]

well red bull really need some help in the strategy department cause they have really been falling over there lately.

[Roy]

I think thats because they took a gamble on strategy to try and jump up the board. It almost worked for Kubica and if the rain had not returned then Webber would have looked like a rockstar, until someone hit him or a dog ran accross the track

[Beer Baron]

I think thats because they took a gamble on strategy to try and jump up the board. It almost worked for Kubica and if the rain had not returned then Webber would have looked like a rockstar, until someone hit him or a dog ran accross the track

...or he pooped his race suit. or a seagul smashed through his visor. lol. this has not been webbers year.

[m3gtr]

...or he pooped his race suit. or a seagul smashed through his visor. lol. this has not been webbers year.

...or he was flashed by a large chested brazillian chick on a wet straight and lost it into the wall...happened a couple of years back when he was at jaguar as far as i remember...

check this out...

-Aussie F1 superstar (er)...Red Bull driver Mark Webber was kind enough to sit down with SoC after completing the first day of winter testing at Bahrain.

SoC: Hey Mark, how are you doing in the desert?

Webbo: G'day mate.

SoC: So Mark, the new car has been a little off the pace so far this year. What's going on?

Webbo: Well mate, the thing is that sometimes it takes a little time for a new designer to mesh with a new team. Plus Adrian is always rambling on about America's Cup yachts and double keels and so on. I said "what the hell mate, this is F1, a sport for men, not some pussy ass Sailing." He's a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock.

SoC: Yeah well we heard that the car doesn't exactly fit you properly? Reports of bruising? Did you have a few too many meat pies this off-season?

Webbo: No mate, I'm on strict prawn sandwich and Adam's ale diet. Plus I spent the off-season riding mountain bikes across Tasmania. Not perving around ass over tits chasing after Shelias. Newey designed the car for some Scotch-swilling sqaure-jawed Scottish ocker. I'm tall for F1 mate, but I make up for it with a heavy right foot.

SoC: What do you think about the fact that Williams seems to have picked up a lot of speed over the off-season? It seems like you have made a habit in your career of going from fast teams to slow ones?

Webbo: Yeah mate. Last year's car was a woofer, let me tell you. Those pommie pricks didn't know how their arse from their ear when it came to making a fast car. That thing was a dog's breakfast. They never gave me a fair crack of the whip. And now that thing goes go flat out like a lizard drinking? I don't believe it.

SoC: Great, well thanks for taking the time to talk to us. Good luck with the rest of the test. Might want to try to finish ahead of the Super Aguri tomorrow.

Webbo: Cheers, mate.

[m3gtr]

There are things abotu Kimi as a race driver i dont like. But as an individual i love him. So i just hope Massa can get out there and race damn hard with the Mac boys and test them whilst Kimi sneaks a victory...and let the chips fall where they may.

everyone loves kimi!

[m3gtr]

wow! wurz is out for the brazilian GP!!

Nakajima is in!

sniff....thats the last time were going to see the lanky toothmeister on the GP grid....

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns19753.html

Edited October 9, 2007 by m3gtr

[m3gtr]

see you alex...it was great to see you on the grid even if it was only for a short time...

Wurz confirms immediate retirement from F1

By Pablo Elizalde Monday, October 8th 2007, 15:11 GMT

Alex Wurz has confirmed he is retiring from Formula One racing, as revealed yesterday by autosport.com, and the Austrian will not even take part in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

"I would today like to announce my retirement from active racing in Formula One," Wurz, 33, said in a statement released by Williams.

"I would like to thank my family and fans, everyone at AT&T Williams and my previous teams, as well as the media, for all of their support during my Formula One racing career.

"In such a hard fought environment as Formula One, I have always maintained that if you have a moment's doubt about what you are doing, then it is time to stop. Privately I began to have these thoughts earlier this year and so have decided that now is the time to make my announcement.

"Racing this season has been a real pleasure, especially securing the podium in Canada which was pretty sweet along with a number of other strong races, but now it is time to call it a day.

"I'd like to thank the team for accepting my decision and I wish them all the best for the last race of the year."

Wurz made his Grand Prix debut in Canada in 1997 and spent several years at McLaren as a test driver before joining Williams last year.

He returned to racing this year but has often been unable to match the pace of teammate Nico Rosberg, especially in qualifying.

"I look forward to my future and perhaps the opportunity to pass on my knowledge and skills in Formula One and I have some discussions underway," Wurz added.

"I may also race again, perhaps in Le Mans or other categories and certainly some of my time will now be committed to the very important subject of road safety."

Team boss Frank Williams added: "Alex has made an invaluable contribution to the team for the past two years, first as one of the best test and development drivers the team has ever worked with, and more recently as a race driver.

"This season Alex has had some very strong drives in difficult circumstances and we would like to thank him for all he has contributed. Alex is well known, immensely popular and widely regarded as one of Formula One's gentlemen.

"I am sure I speak for everyone in the paddock when I wish Alex and his family the very best for the future."

Williams said Wurz will not be racing at the season finale in Brazil, and that his replacement will be announced tomorrow.

The British squad have Kazuki Nakajima as their test driver.

[Kinks]

cliffs?

Cant wait for next year. To see this dort of qualifying again

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=y9MYwyQYs5E

Amen. Montoya was great to watch when he just started, being used to the american cars with their turbos he would hit the throttle a fraction of a second too early and powerslide out of every corner. Not good for tyres, but great for the onboard camera

[Roy]

m3gtr, you are never again to defile a Steve McQueen pic with the head of Kimi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My head only is allowed to sit upin those shoulders . And no way that is a transcript to an interview with Mark.

[Kaido_RR]

what a race!

i finally got to watch it, after falling asleep waiting for it to be shown on tv

big thanks to m3gtr for giving me that link, was able to get the whole race in a few hrs!

i love mix condition race, so much more overtaking makes for a interesting watch! bring on the last gp and the fight for the championship!

[wolverine]

well red bull really need some help in the strategy department cause they have really been falling over there lately.

o'beerous one i think webber changed to slicks on his first stop, it started raining again soon after and he had a few dicey moments so he made the call to come back in for wets (just prior to that rain he was putting in some very good times), then it dried again hence the 3rd stop which cruelled his chances.

he would have wasted about 50 seconds with the 2 extra stops which more or less would have left him in front of Vettel (which might have been a dangerous place based on last week). barrichello also got caught out the same way. so a case of coulda shoulda woulda.

it wasn't as bad as the pitstop after the safety car from a few races back.....

[m3gtr]

what a race!

i finally got to watch it, after falling asleep waiting for it to be shown on tv

big thanks to m3gtr for giving me that link, was able to get the whole race in a few hrs!

i love mix condition race, so much more overtaking makes for a interesting watch! bring on the last gp and the fight for the championship!

my pleasure mate!

you know there a goldmine of racing goodness there...

make sure you send a big cheers to the uploaders! me included!

[m3gtr]

m3gtr, you are never again to defile a Steve McQueen pic with the head of Kimi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My head only is allowed to sit upin those shoulders . And no way that is a transcript to an interview with Mark.

ahhahahah! just you watch me.

send me a pic of that mugshot of yours and ill change it! Make it look special i will...

[m3gtr]

rezz! youre always browsing through this thread but bever leave a comment you closet F1 Hamilton lover you!

[Roy]

ahhahahah! just you watch me.

send me a pic of that mugshot of yours and ill change it! Make it look special i will...

LOL...i own a LeMans McQueen jacket, when i came home with it a few years ago my mate photochopped my mug onto ithe famous Le Mabs pic...so like i said, only my mug is allowed. It was even my avatar there for a while

[Rezz]

rezz! youre always browsing through this thread but bever leave a comment you closet F1 Hamilton lover you!

lol... I just enjoy reading what other people have to say without getting involved. I don't really have many nice things to say about Hamilton anyway.

[m3gtr]

LOL...i own a LeMans McQueen jacket, when i came home with it a few years ago my mate photochopped my mug onto ithe famous Le Mabs pic...so like i said, only my mug is allowed. It was even my avatar there for a while

farkin hell roy thats the best photo of the entire thread!!! LOL!! i lurve it! :P

mate im crying at how amusing that is!

nuf said!

[m3gtr]

LOL...i own a LeMans McQueen jacket, when i came home with it a few years ago my mate photochopped my mug onto ithe famous Le Mabs pic...so like i said, only my mug is allowed. It was even my avatar there for a while

change it back roy... that pic is golden!

oh by the way, i bought 2 of these.... they should be here in a few weeks...

i just HAD to commemorate LH's amazing first season.

havent seen a driver come along like him since i was 14...

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_new...es_art_id=33034