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Formula 1 2012: General Discussion Thread

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    #1202
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,425 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Frankie Lee wrote: »
    €88,000 million

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    #1203
    dorkacle
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    Jordan 191 wrote: »
    Lol Daniel.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFnnwdlerJM


    Warning: clip contains swearing.

    What a muppet, he wasn't even looked where he was going. :pac:

    I never liked Montoya tbh and this video just confirms that for me!


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    #1204
    Corben Dallas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,581 ✭✭✭Corben Dallas


    Montoya same as Maldonado .... NO WAY!!!

    JPM had the talent to be world champion and was by far one of the best overtakers in F1, when Pastor 'tries' to over take someone it usually ends in carbonfibre. (And that was when there was no DRS or Kers ... u had to use skill to overtake.

    It was McLaren's stupid reaction to the crash that took out Kimi(both McLarens) @ indy that made JPM jump ship to the US full time, lets not forget that JPM dominated Indycars b4 he joined F1. (It was Button backing off mid corner that gave him nowhere to go, it wasnt a 'Turkey Red bull' type team mate clash.)

    Also Monza related> does JPM still hold the lap record for Monza? lap average (top?) speed of 245mph????!!!!! :eek:
    Pastor has also bankrolled his way to F1, he has speed and put together a win, but the 'red mist' seems to kick in too much, he should also get a race ban if he doesnt tone it down on track.


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    #1205
    Daniel S
    Registered Users Posts: 3,525 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    Corben Dallas wrote: »
    Montoya same as Maldonado .... NO WAY!!!

    JPM had the talent to be world champion and was by far one of the best overtakers in F1, when Pastor 'tries' to over take someone it usually ends in carbonfibre. (And that was when there was no DRS or Kers ... u had to use skill to overtake.

    Pastor has also bankrolled his way F1, he has speed and put together a win, but the 'red mist' seems to kick in too much, he should also get a race ban if he doesnt tone it down on track.

    Agree with that, but think about it. If everyone played by the rules, it wouldn't be as fun. :pac:


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    #1206
    Infoanon
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    Corben Dallas wrote: »
    It was McLaren's stupid reaction to the crash that took out Kimi(both McLarens) @ indy that made JPM jump ship to the US full time, lets not forget that JPM dominated Indycars b4 he joined F1.

    In fairness was it not JPM reaction ? - JPM did a deal with Ganassi to do Nascar and then told Mclaren that he was off !


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    #1207
    Corben Dallas
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    Montoya knew/was told whats coming down the line and left. McLaren went nuts cause Mercedes Board was at the race, ilmor, american sponsors and they were goin to nail JPM ..... so he did deal with Ganassi and left.


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    #1208
    the culture of deference
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    Corben Dallas wrote: »
    Montoya knew/was told whats coming down the line and left. McLaren went nuts cause Mercedes Board was at the race, ilmor, american sponsors and they were goin to nail JPM ..... so he did deal with Ganassi and left.


    JPM was a legend. Very little money and backing compared to nowadays. He should have had at least 1 F1 championship to his name. I remember hearing that he use to travel on animal freight planes from Colombia to go racing in the states.

    And a sense of humour

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqr9U4u2j7w


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    #1209
    the culture of deference
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    dorkacle wrote: »
    What a muppet, he wasn't even looked where he was going. :pac:

    I never liked Montoya tbh and this video just confirms that for me!

    In all fairness it was the cameramans fault.

    His wife is brilliant. Clip could have been a lot different.


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    #1210
    Charlie-Bravo
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    the culture of deference wrote: »
    In all fairness it was the cameramans fault.

    His wife is brilliant. Clip could have been a lot different.

    Paddock Control: The incident involving JPM and the cameraman is under investigation...

    ...neither were looking at each other FFS. JPM completely overreacted.

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    #1211
    [Deleted User]
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    Lads stick on the Indycar finale, it's gonna be special!


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    #1212
    the culture of deference
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    astrofluff wrote: »
    Paddock Control: The incident involving JPM and the cameraman is under investigation...

    ...neither were looking at each other FFS. JPM completely overreacted.



    He's latin blood in him.

    He would have battered the camera man if the wife wasn't there. You can tell by Connie's reaction that this happens ALL the time.


    Connie: No No NO Juan Pablo, calm it down .. calm ... calm it down. No No yes the cameraman is a pri6k


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    #1213
    the culture of deference
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    Looks like Lewis in NOt going to Merc

    Mercedes is offering the seven-time World Champion a new contract for 2013, while Schumacher is apparently pushing for a unilateral option that would allow him to decide to keep racing in 2014, as well.


    http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-report-mercedes-offering-michael-schumacher-2013-contract/


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    #1214
    Max_Charger
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    astrofluff wrote: »
    Paddock Control: The incident involving JPM and the cameraman is under investigation...

    Hamiltons fault.


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    #1215
    Myrddin
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    Max_Charger wrote: »
    Hamiltons fault.

    In fairness, Schumacher had a hand in it too


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    #1216
    Infoanon
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    the culture of deference wrote: »
    Looks like Lewis in NOt going to Merc

    Mercedes is offering the seven-time World Champion a new contract for 2013, while Schumacher is apparently pushing for a unilateral option that would allow him to decide to keep racing in 2014, as well.

    Although he has a contract, if Lewis goes to Mercedes I can see Nico leaving and going to McLaren.


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    #1217
    vectra
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    the culture of deference wrote: »
    Looks like Lewis in NOt going to Merc

    Mercedes is offering the seven-time World Champion a new contract for 2013, while Schumacher is apparently pushing for a unilateral option that would allow him to decide to keep racing in 2014, as well.


    http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-report-mercedes-offering-michael-schumacher-2013-contract/

    Looks like he could be going :D

    McLaren has made contact with Sergio Perez as it explores potential replacements for Lewis Hamilton, according to the Mail on Sunday.

    http://en.espnf1.com/mclaren/motorsport/story/88963.html?CMP=chrome


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    #1218
    Myrddin
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    I wonder if the rumors about Schumacher looking for a two year deal are a smokescreen after Bernie let slip about him leaving? Maybe he's leaving after all, Hamilton will go to Merc & Perez will move to McLaren?


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    #1219
    Top Dog
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    EnterNow wrote: »
    I wonder if the rumors about Schumacher looking for a two year deal are a smokescreen after Bernie let slip about him leaving? Maybe he's leaving after all, Hamilton will go to Merc & Perez will move to McLaren?
    I hate conspiracy theories :mad:

    Because they always bring up valid suggestions that I hadn't previously considered :pac:

    Can you tell that I'd rather not see the back of Schumi just yet? :D


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    the culture of deference
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    EnterNow wrote: »
    In fairness, Schumacher had a hand in it too

    10 race ban for Maldonado for reminding us of JPM


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    #1221
    Alter-Ego
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    Can't talk about JPM without posting this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFUJjm0yXNc


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    #1222
    Tea 1000
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    Top Dog wrote: »
    I hate conspiracy theories :mad:

    Because they always bring up valid suggestions that I hadn't previously considered :pac:

    Can you tell that I'd rather not see the back of Schumi just yet? :D
    Wait until mid-way through next season, when Merc finally have a decent car and all the British tabloids spouting about Hamilton winning with ease when Schu couldn't do in 3 years therefore is better than any other driver of all time...


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    #1223
    Myrddin
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    Tea 1000 wrote: »
    Wait until mid-way through next season, when Merc finally have a decent car and all the British tabloids spouting about Hamilton winning with ease when Schu couldn't do in 3 years therefore is better than any other driver of all time...

    God yeah, that'll do my head in


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    #1224
    the culture of deference
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    smellslikeshoes wrote: »
    I'd personally take Senna over Maldonado any day. Sure Maldonado got William's first win in a very long time but apart from that he has only scored one other time compared to Senna's total of 7 points scoring drives. Maldonado is quick but he always seems to be where the trouble is. Senna's consistency will in my opinion leave him higher up the scoreboard at the end of the season.

    Give Maldonado a year or 2. When he calms down. He is a racer, he has cost himself loads of points but he has quallyied the car way higher than it should have been. If only they had kept Ruben's.


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    #1225
    lolie
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    Cant really see senna keeping his seat near year, take the name away and he's a fairly ordinary driver.
    I'd put money on bottas gettin his drive assuming he gets funding.

    Also Jake humphrey leaving bbc for bt vision so wonder who'll get the f1 gig from next year?


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    #1226
    vectra
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    lolie wrote: »
    Cant really see senna keeping his seat near year, take the name away and he's a fairly ordinary driver.
    I'd put money on bottas gettin his drive assuming he gets funding.

    Agreed.

    http://www.pitpass.com/47322-Sennas-Williams-future-in-doubt


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    #1227
    Myrddin
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    lolie wrote: »
    Also Jake humphrey leaving bbc for bt vision so wonder who'll get the f1 gig from next year?

    Ah ffs is he leaving? The golden era of F1 presentation will truly come to en end. 2009 to 2011 with Jake, Eddie, Brundle & dare I say it, DC as the presentation team was a real joy to watch. Full & complete weekend coverage, no ads, Red Button Forum, Classic GP's...& all for free.

    If Jake leaves & DC gets the job it may just be enough to kick me over to Sky. Setanta is unbearable as is, but without the BBC weekends to look forward to I think I'll seek greener pastures {not that I hear Sky is all that great but still, the coverage sounds world class}


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    #1228
    frostie500
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    It's just an extension of what we've seen all year. The coverage that the BBC gave was hands down the best in the sports history. It was informative and funny and brought so many new fans to F1 (and indeed a lot of old fans back)

    This year with Brundle, Ted, Crofty and Davidson all moving to SKY the BBC product was weakend but SKY has seemed cold or impresonal for me this year, even though when the race starts Brundle is still the best commentor on F1. Meanwhile the BBC pre-race stuff is still superb and the banter between EJ, Jake and DC has been as good ever....however I dont like Ben Edwards as the lead commentator.

    Now we have a situation where there are two channels each offering a product that is very good (compared to previous years) but isnt a patch on what we had before. I know there was nothing that could be done about the way the deals transpired but its sad that the coverage has suffered to such a degree


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    #1229
    Myrddin
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    frostie500 wrote: »
    Now we have a situation where there are two channels each offering a product that is very good

    All true. But the problem with BBC's offering is that it's only 50% of the season, meaning it has to go hand in hand with Setanta.

    And speaking of Setanta, the UPC rep here has agreed to pass our feedback onto marketing. I know there's no plans yet for UPC to carry Sky F1...but if enough of us made a loud enough noise, maybe that will change in the future?

    Post here & make some 2.4 litre v8 noises and help the plight - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056754192


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    #1230
    jsn.peters
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    Any new F1 threads ?


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    #1231
    the culture of deference
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    I have got use to sky now. Herbert is excellent, Brundle and crofty the same. Damon is still a bit wooden but he is a WC. The practise sessions are where you hear the best banter.

    The coverage is repetitive but I couldn't watch BBC highlights anymore.


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