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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 6 2012, 07:40 PM (2,052 Views) | |
| Pyrite | Nov 6 2012, 07:40 PM Post #1 |
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Formula One is probably the most discussed sport on this forum, so I think it probably deserves its own thread. Anyway, the 2012 season is coming to an end soon. So to start the topic going, do you think Alonso has any chance of catching Vettel this season, and what changes do you think will be made to the grid in the next season? Personally, I think if Vettel finishes the remaining races, he'll win the title. As for grid changes, we already know the McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, Lotus and Toro Rosso line-ups for next year. Glock is staying with Marussia, de la Rosa is staying with HRT and Hulkenberg is moving to Sauber. I expect Maldonado and Di Resta to stay with their teams, and probably Kovalainen (and if he doesn't stay with Caterham, I'd imagine he'll stay on the grid). As for the rest, I'm not as sure (although I still think Senna and Kobayashi will be on the grid next year). |
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| CJ | Jan 11 2014, 05:32 PM Post #91 |
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A very minor case of serious brain damage
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Most of the drivers have chosen their car numbers for next year now, and they are as follows: 1 - Sebastian Vettel 3 - Daniel Ricciardo5 - Sebastian Vettel (His permanent number, for if he loses his World Championship)6 - Nico Rosberg7 - Kimi Räikkönen8 - Romain Grosjean11 - Sergio Pérez13 - Pastor Maldonado14 - Fernando Alonso17 - Jules Bianchi19 - Felipe Massa20 - Kevin Magnussen21 - Esteban Gutiérrez22 - Jenson Button25 - Jean-Éric Vergne26 - Daniil Kvyat27 - Nico Hülkenberg44 - Lewis Hamilton77 - Valtteri Bottas99 - Adrian SutilA variety of reasons behind these choices. Some (e.g. the McLaren drivers) are choosing numbers they had success with earlier in their careers. Others (e.g. 'Bo77as') are choosing them for their marketing potential. Max Chilton doesn't yet have a number, and nor do the Caterham drivers, who have yet to be confirmed.
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| CJ | Jan 13 2014, 05:29 PM Post #92 |
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A very minor case of serious brain damage
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Sad news. Jenson Button's father, John Button, has passed away aged 70 . He's suspected to have suffered a heart attack:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/25719879 He was at most of the races, so he gave a lot of post-race interviews. He seemed like a very likeable man, and he was definitely very close to Jenson, and a huge influence on his career. My deepest condolences go out to Jenson Button and the rest of his family during this very difficult time. The latest reports on Michael Schumacher's condition, by the way, have done absolutely nothing to raise the spirits of the F1 world. He remains "critical but stable", but it could be weeks, or even months, before we hear anything else.... |
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| CJ | Jan 16 2014, 05:54 PM Post #93 |
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Well, brain injury specialist Dr Richard Greenwood has weighed in on the whole Schumacher situation - and what he has to say isn't very encouraging. Apparently, if he survives, he'll have to adjust to being "a very different person". http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/michael-schumacher/10575877/Michael-Schumacher-will-have-to-adjust-to-being-a-very-different-person-brain-injury-specialist-warns.html I assume he doesn't have any inside knowledge of Schumacher's case - he may be a brain injury specialist, but he's only got the same information as you and me to go on - but even so, this isn't what we wanted to hear ....
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| CJ | Jan 20 2014, 07:55 PM Post #94 |
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A couple more pieces of news:
Ron Dennis Can anybody translate ?
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| CJ | Jan 22 2014, 05:31 PM Post #95 |
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Force India have become the first team to launch their 2014 car! http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/9127948/Force-India-Unveil-Radical-New-Livery They have a new livery, which features black, as well as the familiar white, orange and green. I think that's perhaps one main colour too many....but still, I'd say it's an improvement over their old livery (which I thought was OK, but it never really stood out). |
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| CJ | Jan 30 2014, 07:22 PM Post #96 |
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Some good news, at last. One month on from his accident, doctors are starting to wake Michael Schumacher from his coma: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25963926 I wish him and his family all the best, and hope it goes well !
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| CJ | Feb 2 2014, 12:38 PM Post #97 |
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This thread will now be discontinued, and kept as an archive. Formula One discussions will now get their own topics. |
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Sebastian Vettel
Daniel Ricciardo
Kimi Räikkönen
Romain Grosjean
Sergio Pérez
Pastor Maldonado
Fernando Alonso
Felipe Massa
Kevin Magnussen
Jenson Button
Daniil Kvyat
. He's suspected to have suffered a heart attack:
Kamui Kobayashi and 23-year-old rookie
Marcus Ericsson.
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12:36 AM Jul 11