Formula 1 2013

[hrd-hr30]

take me back to 2010 pls. Proper tyres, no DRS, more overtaking than we've had since the early 90s. And it was real overtaking. Not handing out free pass tickets on the straights. Shame they had to go and mess it all up when they already had it right.

[Roy]

Mark Webber's Williams years provided a favourite anecdote about him, which says a lot about his determination, sense of justice and humour.

Like all top Aussie sportsmen, Webber is not immune to a few psychological games to boost his chances. And it was he who invented the nickname "Britney" - as in popstar Spears - for his young, blond and good-looking 2006 Williams team-mate Nico Rosberg, then in his first season.

Their final race together was in Brazil, where Rosberg rammed into the back of his team-mate's car on the opening lap, breaking the front nose of the German's car and Webber's rear wing.

Because it's relatively quick to replace a front wing replacement but a damaged rear means a likely retirement, the two were given a "priority Rosberg" message over the radio as they headed back to the pits.

Webber, cross at his team-mate's mistake, was determined to get back first and they began to race - really race - despite Rosberg suffering from lack of front grip and Webber struggling with the rear.

As they came on to the pit straight, Rosberg was just ahead, only to lose control through the flat-out kink before the pits and crash heavily into a concrete barrier.

Webber was right behind him and, as he passed the incident, the team came back on the radio with another "priority Rosberg" message. Webber paused for effect before replying in a languid Aussie drawl: "Britney's in the wall."

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[ctjet]

Also, kimi breaks the record for most consecutive points finishes

what a champ

[hrd-hr30]

a record that's easier to break than ever, it must be said...

[Roy]

In some regards, Yes, easier to do than before. Cars are more reliable which helps. Points down to P10 which helps. But can you think of a time when the grid is covered by something like 2.5 seconds in quali at Silverstone with quality cars and steerers from the 5th and 6th teams like Force India etc? I can think of plenty of seasons where only 1-2 teams won a GP. In the last few years you have had Ferrari, Lotus, RBR, Merc, McLaren and Williams win races with FI and Sauber in the hunt of top 5 finishes.

its pretty competitve these days...so still think Kimi racking up all those points finishes is a HUGE achievement

[hrd-hr30]

points to P10 is the big factor. Lotus one of the top 4 teams this year, and have been in top 5 since Kimi came back. All he has to do is finish really.

Schumacher's record run of points finishes started in 2001 when they only scored the top six. It was the same all the way through 2002. And finished in the first year they changed to the top 8 finishers getting points. Kimi finished 10th as recently as Monaco, before he even equalled the record. NFI if there were others outside the top 6 or 8, but he's still got it alot easier than it was back then.

That's before you factor in that they are really only driving around at 8 tenths for the past three years - makes retirments or crashes less likely. As does DRS, because it is so easy to pass.

Edited July 1, 2013 by hrd-hr30

[Roy]

Yeh, but wasnt 2002 the year that Ferrari had a cake walk to the championhsip. Doesnt really matter if they are not handing out points below P6 or whatever when you and your compliant team mates car is light years ahed of others in performance and reliability

[mickey]

Bring back refueling so we get proper sprints to the finish.

[wolverine]

Yeh, but wasnt 2002 the year that Ferrari had a cake walk to the championhsip. Doesnt really matter if they are not handing out points below P6 or whatever when you and your compliant team mates car is light years ahed of others in performance and reliability

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Schuey never had to avoid contact from a team mate in the same way that Kimi faces week in, week out.

[hrd-hr30]

yep, well the obvious solution is just to design, build and develop the car to be light years ahead of everyone else then. Then its easy and no real achievement.

But Vettel has had the same level of dominance for the past few years and he didn't break the record. It was broken by a much slower car trundling around taking care of tyres finishing as low as tenth... why?

everyone has to contend with Grosjean!

Edited July 1, 2013 by hrd-hr30

[Roy]

yep, well the obvious solution is just to design, build and develop the car to be light years ahead of everyone else then. Easy. That's no achievement.

Vettel has had the same level of dominance for the past few years and he didn't break the record. It was broken by a much slower car trundling around taking care of tyres finishing as low as tenth.

Everyone has to contend with Grosjean! He's normaly nowhere near Kimi these days, last weekend was an exception this season.

That's my point! The gunt engineering team and funding of Fezz came up with the car that was skillfully piloted by Schuey. Your point on Vettel is exactly what makes what Kimi has done so special!

Anyway....Kimi has the best haircut. Seems he is a fan of the Kurgan as well

[sh@un]

shit son- never saw that shot on the teev

no wonder they retired him

[ctjet]

shit son- never saw that shot on the teev

no wonder they retired him

[sh@un]

the truth comes out...

[hkspwr]

For people who have visited O/S events, what website have you used to purchase tickets?

I am looking at heading to Monza this year and have noticed there are a number of websites available to purchase tickets from.

Normally I would go through the official site, however this does not allow you to choose your specific seat where as other non-official sites do.....

Cheers

[ctjet]

My friend used this site and he had no complaints

http://www.gpticketshop.com/en/f1/italian-f1-grand-prix/

I went through the official site because i was paranoid about the tix not eventuating for whatever reason

Was also under the impression that you rarely got to chose a specific seat?! Thats great news for next time

Be wary of any italian sites, they're fcuking criminals. I'll ask another mate what he did... brb

[ctjet]

lol, he jumped the fence, security was a joke apparently

ballsy, ill give him that

[JAS-25T]

I went through the official site because i was paranoid about the tix not eventuating for whatever reason

This.