F1RWRS -- 2014 Season

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 16 Jan 2012, 15:23

Aerond, can you tell me the whole status of Sunshine? Updates made and credits available?

The Lukas · Post by **The Lukas** » 16 Jan 2012, 16:59

Autosport wrote:Sobczyk:I am pleased with the progress of the team
in a newspaper interview F1RWRS Magazine owner team Dofasco Racing Grzegosz Sobczyk said he is pleased with progress said"What can I say considering we started from I say that we have made progress disputes" also added that began negotiations with Sebastian Groves on the contract for the new season

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 16 Jan 2012, 17:07

Klon wrote:I would like to remind everyone interested in her services that Du Lei has become available as a F1RWRS driver from the Belgian Grand Prix onwards.

Not one person on earth wrote:Yes, we are very interested in hiring this talented protege of yours!

Newspapers wrote:[...] team officials also revealed that Chinese youngster Du Lei [...] would most likely be given an opportunity with Prospec towards the end of the 2014 season

Well, screeeeeeeeeeeeew you. :lol:

Warren Hughes · Post by **Warren Hughes** » 16 Jan 2012, 17:52

Klon wrote:I would like to remind everyone interested in her services that Du Lei has become available as a F1RWRS driver from the Belgian Grand Prix onwards.

Du Lei will most likely be given a ride at Prospec, if she wants it, in the Asian rounds at least.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 16 Jan 2012, 18:25

It makes me cry a little every time I see Prospec's slowly diminishing stats on the teams' wiki page with every new DNF and DNQ and DNPQ, they're like the F1RWRS equivalent of Williams!

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 16 Jan 2012, 19:17

Phoenix McAllister wrote:Regarding that unfortunate episody at Paul Ricard, I have to go out and say it was not as big as journalists are making it. Yes, everyone was drunk - and I mean everyone who had retired, including Mark Dagnall, who brough with him a gigantic can of Monster Energy Drink to mix with the alcohol. Yes, I stole a cart and tried to make my way back to the track, but there was no one, not even track workers, to stop me. But I'd say it's nothing every elite racing driver wouldn't do. In fact, the only material damage left was the cart I threw into the pond, and I've already paid for it. It was great fun, and after the race we went and rented a go-kart track to organize a race while we were still drunk and it was great fun too. But I got the message - overdrinking is not right. It won't happen again, I promise. For me and for everyone involved except for Alasdair Lindsay, who will no doubt press on.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 16 Jan 2012, 19:45

Ron Mignolet wrote:Seems i missed a great party. Or not, as i took the girls (female drivers) for a night out in Amsterdam Drinking champagne in my yacht.

Gio Van Dycke wrote:And me visiting midget prostitutes, yeah!

Ron Mignolet wrote:Oh god, you're so disturbing!

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 16 Jan 2012, 19:50

AndreaModa wrote:It makes me cry a little every time I see Prospec's slowly diminishing stats on the teams' wiki page with every new DNF and DNQ and DNPQ, they're like the F1RWRS equivalent of Williams!

Well, is Kay Lon going to be their Rubens Barrichello?

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 16 Jan 2012, 20:06

Klon wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:It makes me cry a little every time I see Prospec's slowly diminishing stats on the teams' wiki page with every new DNF and DNQ and DNPQ, they're like the F1RWRS equivalent of Williams!

Well, is Kay Lon going to be their Rubens Barrichello?

Do you mean that Kay Lon will be left without contract at Sunshine, hired to lead the renaissance of Prospec, ending up overseeing a first mediocre season followed by a disastrous season and then dumped out of the sport altogether in favour of a dubiously talented pay-driver? (This assuming Senna takes over the seat at Williams)

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 16 Jan 2012, 20:11

DanielPT wrote:Do you mean that Kay Lon will be left without contract at Sunshine, hired to lead the renaissance of Prospec, ending up overseeing a first mediocre season followed by a disastrous season and then dumped out of the sport altogether in favour of a dubiously talented pay-driver?

The first season wasn't mediocre: if we ignore 2007 - which we safely can because most of Williams' major points where pretty much Alexander Wurz survival festivals - it was the best season since BMW left.

DanielPT wrote:(This assuming Senna takes over the seat at Williams)

That won't happen, I'm not listening ... LA-DI-DAH!

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 16 Jan 2012, 20:13

Klon wrote:
DanielPT wrote:Do you mean that Kay Lon will be left without contract at Sunshine, hired to lead the renaissance of Prospec, ending up overseeing a first mediocre season followed by a disastrous season and then dumped out of the sport altogether in favour of a dubiously talented pay-driver?

The first season wasn't mediocre: if we ignore 2007 - which we safely can because most of Williams' major points where pretty much Alexander Wurz survival festivals - it was the best season since BMW left.

Fine a good season... But that doesn't change the end of the story!

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 16 Jan 2012, 20:15

DanielPT wrote:Fine a good season... But that doesn't change the end of the story!

A glorious final season with Williams/Prospec returning to winning ways in a spectacular race? And yes, I'm going to be in denial for as long as I can. :lol:

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 16 Jan 2012, 20:20

Klon wrote:
DanielPT wrote:Fine a good season... But that doesn't change the end of the story!

A glorious final season with Williams/Prospec returning to winning ways in a spectacular race? And yes, I'm going to be in denial for as long as I can.

If some rumours are to be believed that could be until tomorrow!

Anyway, Kay Lon does really wants to leave Sunshine? Or can the team bosses convince him throwing in vodka supply?

Warren Hughes · Post by **Warren Hughes** » 16 Jan 2012, 20:23

I see it more as Tyrrell than Williams. But this wouldn't have happened if Rhys hadn't had to run the team for a year without caring about it. And now I'm left with no money and a crap car. Ho hum.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 16 Jan 2012, 20:49

Douglas Mann, the day after the race wrote:Wow, I can't believe that I won yesterday. It was a great race. I feel sorry for Jack though, this only puts more pressure on him. But Pippa, Ben, me and most of the Foxdale team had a quiet little barbeque by ourselves to celebrate while everybody else were making fools of themselves. Glad nobody gatecrashed.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 16 Jan 2012, 22:10

Warren Hughes wrote:I see it more as Tyrrell than Williams. But this wouldn't have happened if Rhys hadn't had to run the team for a year without caring about it. And now I'm left with no money and a crap car. Ho hum.

True, but looking at 2012's results, I think the rot was setting in then, despite the two wins. And anyway, Prospec still had a fairly good first half of 2013 before it all went downhill. Not that I'm in any way attributing this to you!

Warren Hughes · Post by **Warren Hughes** » 16 Jan 2012, 23:08

AndreaModa wrote:
Warren Hughes wrote:I see it more as Tyrrell than Williams. But this wouldn't have happened if Rhys hadn't had to run the team for a year without caring about it. And now I'm left with no money and a crap car. Ho hum.

True, but looking at 2012's results, I think the rot was setting in then, despite the two wins. And anyway, Prospec still had a fairly good first half of 2013 before it all went downhill. Not that I'm in any way attributing this to you!

Ah yes, but everybody had a clean slate in 2013, and a 'proper' team owner with no other teams may have been able to make better decisions... Then again, if it had been me maybe not

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 16 Jan 2012, 23:14

Warren Hughes wrote:Ah yes, but everybody had a clean slate in 2013, and a 'proper' team owner with no other teams may have been able to make better decisions... Then again, if it had been me maybe not

Says you, I screwed up epically in 2013. Mind you, I did exploit that loophole to maximum effect though. And besides, I'm about to formulate a plan that might just help save the Prospec team

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 17 Jan 2012, 02:05

Autosport wrote:Hawaii launches bid for F1RWRS Race

The US State of Hawaii has officially launched a bid to host the F1RWRS United States Grand Prix in the future. While Long Beach's current contract lasts until 2019, the Mexican Grand Prix is allegedly under financial threat despite having one of the largest crowds for the entire year and having local hero Jesus Plaza driving for the ARC team. "Our tourism industry has been flagging in recent years but the F1RWRS is just the ticket to help kickstart the Hawaiian tourism industry back into high-gear." Said acting Hawaiian Governor Brian Schatz. While no official announcment has been made for a planned route, speculation is that the likely venue would be a 6.5km street circuit in downtown Honolulu.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 17 Jan 2012, 02:29

Mackintosh to Tropico?

With the silly season in full swing, even pre-qualifiers Mitie Aviation are involved. Tropico have made an offer to Mitie to take Stephen Mackintosh for 2015, offering the Brit a test-driver role. Whilst nothing has yet been heard from Mackintosh himself, it's believed Mitie are waiting from a word back about HRT and their recent driver changes. Both Mackintosh and Pchelintsev have been offered to HRT to fill a temporary gap, which may be changed into a fulltime drive should HRT decide to take up Mitie's offer. Mr.Alexander confirmed the rumours, "As soon as we hear from HRT, we will contact Tropico. Either way, it looks like Stephen may be leaving."

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 17 Jan 2012, 10:49

This wrote:
Gio Van Dycke wrote:And me visiting midget prostitutes, yeah!

Oh my GOD!!! :lol:

And he's driving for my team... :mrgreen:

Post by **tommykl** » 17 Jan 2012, 17:29

Thomas De Bock wrote:When I saw just what was going on, I was glad to have brought along my interestingly flavoured fruit juice instead of alcohol, as I was probably the only sane guy left in the paddock. Oh, and I was the one who took those pictures

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 17 Jan 2012, 20:35

Barii Mori wrote:Well we were pleased with 3rd row on the grid but unhappy that we had car issues which meant we lost points, still we are not downhearted and we shall race harder next race.

Prince Falik wrote:Martins is being caned hard by his team mate, he better start raising his game. And all the drivers that got drunk like yobs should be all punished not just Kay Lon.

Shinobu Katayama wrote:Well I am glad for the podium but finishing behind Foxdale is a bit shameful given how bad they have been. Still the new management seemed to be doing the right things. They were however critical at Kay Lons off track antics.

Autosport wrote:Sunshine lose existing sponsors.

Tamiya and Infiniti have withdrawn sponsorship from Sunshine after rival sponsors and partners were announced, a Infiniti spokesman said "Daihatsu? Is someone having a laugh?", Tamiya just wished the team all the best for the coming season.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 17 Jan 2012, 22:50

Phoenix McAllister wrote:Prince Falik was also drunk as a skunk, nearly as much as Alasdair Lindsay, and he was seen trying to scam some Sicilian investors into putting money on his team.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 17 Jan 2012, 23:15

Shady anonymous ex shareholder of Virgin Inter Corse wrote:For the love of god Falik, don't get in bed with the Cosa Nostra. The Camorra aren't finished with F1RWRS yet. You're going to turn the sport into bloodshed if you go through with this. It may seem like a convenient way to pump cash into the team to start with but it will turn sour and ugly on you very quickly. Having a magnum pointing to your head is not how business transactions are supposed to go down. And man, I wish that was a Kimi Raikkonen reference. But it isn't....

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 17 Jan 2012, 23:28

Daniel Melrose wrote:Now I'm not so sure whether to thank HWNSNBM that I was already on my way back to Munich at the time or not.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 18 Jan 2012, 00:02

I would recommend any of the smaller teams to hire Ashley Watkinson

The guy has good stats

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 18 Jan 2012, 00:09

Aerond wrote:I would recommend any of the smaller teams to hire Ashley Watkinson

The guy has good stats

If I didn't need a pay driver so desperately, I would

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 18 Jan 2012, 00:29

Aerond wrote:I would recommend any of the smaller teams to hire Ashley Watkinson

The guy has good stats

If I hadn't already used up my driver quota for 2014, I would.

But, rumour has it he is in pre-contract talks with Scuderia Alitalia for 2015

And I think we all know who his competitor is for the seat going spare next season...

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 18 Jan 2012, 01:03

Phoenix wrote:
Phoenix McAllister wrote:Prince Falik was also drunk as a skunk, nearly as much as Alasdair Lindsay, and he was seen trying to scam some Sicilian investors into putting money on his team.

Prince Falik wrote:Mr McAllister better take back what he said as I, the great Prince Falik am completely tee total and may appear drunk at times due to my medication. No one saw me drink anything but Papaya juice, as for shady investors, I would not grace Arrowtech with some sahdy idiots. Although next year we shall have new sponsors.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 18 Jan 2012, 10:23

Just to spice things up regarding the next race... British GP weather forecast

PreQ - Wet
Q1 - Light rain
Q2 - Dry
Race - Light rain

By the way, please tell me Watkinson's replacement asap

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 18 Jan 2012, 10:32

Aerond, will it be alright if I take over the running of Jones Racing for the next week until AndreaModa comes back. And with that in mind, can I see the Jones Racing accounts and the car's stats?

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 18 Jan 2012, 11:08

Wizzie wrote:Aerond, will it be alright if I take over the running of Jones Racing for the next week until AndreaModa comes back. And with that in mind, can I see the Jones Racing accounts and the car's stats?

Trueba Alitalia submits injunction against MRT
Scuderia Trueba Alitalia has applied for an injunction to stop Melrose Racing Team acquiring the accounts of Castrol Jones Racing. MRT had made the application on the basis of an informal agreement, however Alitalia has moved to block their request.

"Why should they get the advantage of seeing their rival's accouting information while no other team knows?" said Alasdair Lindsay, team principal. "I don't think it should be available to anyone. CJR can manage without this interference. MRT already screwed the system once, I don't see why they should be trusted with such sensitive information."

"My understand is Mr Jones is currently unavailable to fulfil his role for a short period of time. This does not give reason to just hand over a huge quantity of sensitive data to a rival team."

"If the F1RWRS Commission accepts MRT's request we will initiate a lawsuit against them. I hope they see sense and realise this is not a good idea."

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 18 Jan 2012, 11:13

I swear it's only a matter of time before Mr Lindsey snaps and kills everyone in the paddock now :lol:

Honestly though if I get the information, all I'm gonna do is calculate the performance difference between the MRT car and the Jones Racing car with my knowledge of how I THINK GP2's performance file works and feed this information back to AndreaModa when he gets back and to anyone else who wants it (Rhys, I'm looking at you) :lol:

EDIT: And that information isn't THAT critical. I mean, if I wanted to, I can just beg Rhys to give me the data for his teams and I can work from there :lol:

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 18 Jan 2012, 11:36

Wizzie wrote:I swear it's only a matter of time before Mr Lindsey snaps and kills everyone in the paddock now

Unless the Mafia get to him first

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 18 Jan 2012, 11:45

Autosport wrote:Lagos not bothered by Infiniti pull out, defends Kay Lon

João Lagos showed himself unfazed by the announcement that Infinit are withdrawing the sponsorship from Sunshine. "We had foreseen this, obviously it would be very hard for Infiniti to stay with us given that we chose, Daihatsu, a rival company, as an engine partner. And we are very pleased with them. Anyway, we will obviously honour our agreement with the previous owner and I guarantee that Infiniti's name will stay until the end of the season. As for the other sponsors we are in contact with them and showing them how serious we are about Sunshine. As I mentioned in our presentation conference, we are happy to welcome them on board". Mr Lagos also mentioned last race events by responding to those who held Sunshine responsible for having an open bar and commented on Kay Lon's misfortunes. "I think it is bollocks. Sunshine cannot be held responsible for whatever other folks did on Sunday. Yes, we had an open bar, but that is not illegal and we didn't forced anyone to go there. What's more, I thought Kay Lon's warning handed by F1RWRS was harsh given that it Lon was sleeping before being taken by Mr McAllister for that infamous cart ride. But I am sure Lon have already put that behind his back and is going to be fully focused in the next race. I also want to give a praise word for Katayama. She drove brilliantly to an amazing 2nd place and I think she deserves more attention to her talent". Mr Lagos finished by saying that Alain Ducasse will do a gourmet meal and appetizers during the next race for the whole paddock.

Daniel Martins wrote:Falik said what? That I am being caned by my team-mate? Oh, no, I am sure he missed the qualifying and and the small part of the race in which I was ArrowsTech front-runner driver from the start until my car gave up. I am sure the team is working hard to solve these problems and Prince Falik is very busy doing whatever he does. Anyway, congrats to my buddy Bosevic for another points finish!

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 18 Jan 2012, 13:43

Shonan to have a new livery next season, focusing mainly on black, bearing a certain "ReVOLUTION" logo. More to follow soon.
Target for the pre-qualifying: 13th and 15th places.
Albertini can use his option in his contract to sign for a better team whenever he wants to anytime.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 18 Jan 2012, 16:05

Phoenix McAllister wrote:I want to make clear that Team Phoenix, soon to become Aeroracing Engineering, is siding with Trueba Alitalia on the matter of MRT having access to CJR's confidential data. We'll use all our force on the paddock to block the move.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 18 Jan 2012, 16:22

MA-Racing: Home race nerves.

Mr.Alexander was clearly on edge today when talking to journalists inside the MA-Racing development centre. "Ive just come down to see how our upgrades are coming, and it looks like they should be on the car in the next few races, which is good. However, with the British GP around the corner, the lads are all working as hard as possible to try and get one car on the grid. I'd love to see either David or Matthias start the race at Brands Hatch, as we've given away nearly 3'000 free tickets to our fans to watch us at 'home'."

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 18 Jan 2012, 17:56

Wizzie wrote:Aerond, will it be alright if I take over the running of Jones Racing for the next week until AndreaModa comes back. And with that in mind, can I see the Jones Racing accounts and the car's stats?

Since AndreaModa didn´t ask me directly to do this, I won´t hand his team over to you. He should have asked me to do this, sorry.