F1RWRS -- 2015 Season - ROTY voting!!!

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 28 Oct 2012, 11:11

Live commentary and crazy chat here as usual: http://zippychat.com/room/18394

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 28 Oct 2012, 11:17

Aerond wrote:** Sunshine will run in Pre-Q at Round 5

James Davies wrote:NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooo!! NO! NO! NOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...

James Davies, several hours later wrote:oooo... this sucks. Okay, does anybody want to hire me for next season? Preferably someone who won't have to face pre-qualifying? I'll drive for cheap...

Steven Mackintosh wrote:Your suffering is not only that. You're beaten by the team that suffered you a Eurobrunitis*. To passphrase Cluckin' Bell, your suffering has never tasted so good. And there's reason why J.O.U.R.N.A.L is campaigning for your teammate, Shinobu Katayama, as well as Daniel Melrose, to retire from F1RWRS.**

*Eurobrunitis: a driver or team that "went whole a year without a race start", as Jamie and Enoch said in reject teams page.
**I have not writen it yet, but I'm planning to write one.

Also, Aerond, can you next time post (a link to) chat transcripts, like Nuppiz do in Life GP Series?

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 28 Oct 2012, 11:19

If we run with the story that John Zimmer and James Davies made up, then there's a spot at HRT that just opened up :lol:

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 28 Oct 2012, 11:25

FMecha wrote:
Aerond wrote:** Sunshine will run in Pre-Q at Round 5

James Davies wrote:NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooo!! NO! NO! NOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...
James Davies, several hours later wrote:oooo... this sucks. Okay, does anybody want to hire me for next season? Preferably someone who won't have to face pre-qualifying? I'll drive for cheap...

Steven Mackintosh wrote:Your suffering is not only that. You're beaten by the team that suffered you a Eurobrunitis*. To passphrase Cluckin' Bell, your suffering has never tasted so good. And there's reason why J.O.U.R.N.A.L is campaigning for your teammate, Shinobu Katayama, as well as Daniel Melrose, to retire from F1RWRS.**

*Eurobrunitis: a driver or team that "went whole a year without a race start", as Jamie and Enoch said in reject teams page.
**I have not writen it yet, but I'm planning to write one.

Also, Aerond, can you next time post (a link to) chat transcripts, like Nuppiz do in Life GP Series?

Zippychat don't allow you for that (at least I don't know how to do it)

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 28 Oct 2012, 11:28

Aerond wrote:
FMecha wrote:Also, Aerond, can you next time post (a link to) chat transcripts, like Nuppiz do in Life GP Series?

Zippychat don't allow you for that (at least I don't know how to do it)

You better ask Nuppiz then, he can do so.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 28 Oct 2012, 11:33

James Davies wrote:NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooo!! NO! NO! NOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...

James Davies, several hours later wrote:oooo... this sucks. Okay, does anybody want to hire me for next season? Preferably someone who won't have to face pre-qualifying? I'll drive for cheap...

Steven Mackintosh wrote:Your suffering is not only that. You're beaten by the team that suffered you a Eurobrunitis*. To passphrase Cluckin' Bell, your suffering has never tasted so good. And there's reason why J.O.U.R.N.A.L is campaigning for your teammate, Shinobu Katayama, as well as Daniel Melrose, to retire from F1RWRS.**

James Davies wrote:Screw. You.

the Masked Lapwing wrote:If we run with the story that John Zimmer and James Davies made up, then there's a spot at HRT that just opened up

James Davies wrote:I'd like to make it absolutely clear that I am in no way related to that douchebag from the mid-90s. At all.

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FMecha wrote:
Aerond wrote:
FMecha wrote:Also, Aerond, can you next time post (a link to) chat transcripts, like Nuppiz do in Life GP Series?

Zippychat don't allow you for that (at least I don't know how to do it)

You better ask Nuppiz then, he can do so.

I think he just copies and pastes it into pastebin.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 28 Oct 2012, 13:40

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:I think he just copies and pastes it into pastebin.

I have the Notepad open and regularly copy-paste the chat messages from Zippychat, because it's known to be quite unreliable. Then after the race, I'll do a few edits (fix the biggest errors etc.) and post it on Pastebin.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 28 Oct 2012, 14:39

I pastebinned the chat, but it contains no line-breaks. Also, some of early and late chats are missing. The rejectful pastebin is here: http://pastebin.com/YZzhJAvW

Anyone may improve it, for istance by adding missing chats and/or adding line breaks.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 28 Oct 2012, 15:26

Oh, Dagnall wins. Again. Are we surprised, yet?

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 28 Oct 2012, 16:44

SuperAguri: Katayama seen drinking sake with Hagane Shizuka.

Yes, that is true.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 28 Oct 2012, 17:32

FMecha wrote:I pastebinned the chat, but it contains no line-breaks. Also, some of early and late chats are missing. The rejectful pastebin is here: http://pastebin.com/YZzhJAvW

Just tried to speedread this as well as I could and I am gutted that both McFry and Pippa Mann retired from the lead! :cry:

And Douglas Mann must easily have been Deadbeat teammate based on relative positions. By the way, did he finish? If so, where? At least Ben Fleet now seems to be out of pre-qualifying and has helped get Alitalia a double-race finish...

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 28 Oct 2012, 18:18

I think the quote:

Aerond: It's taken 55 laps for a MRT driver to pass another car

sums up MRT's weekend rather aptly! :lol:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 28 Oct 2012, 20:47

AndreaModa wrote:I think the quote:

Aerond: It's taken 55 laps for a MRT driver to pass another car

sums up MRT's weekend rather aptly!

Mexico can't come soon enough for us.

Anyway, the latest big rumour in the paddock is that David Neuberg is allegedly about to sign a full-time contract with MRT for 2016 as the team's second driver.

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 28 Oct 2012, 23:15

Wizzie wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:I think the quote:

Aerond: It's taken 55 laps for a MRT driver to pass another car

sums up MRT's weekend rather aptly!

Mexico can't come soon enough for us.

Anyway, the latest big rumour in the paddock is that David Neuberg is allegedly about to sign a full-time contract with MRT for 2016 as the team's second driver.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 29 Oct 2012, 00:12

JeremyMcClean wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Mexico can't come soon enough for us.

Anyway, the latest big rumour in the paddock is that David Neuberg is allegedly about to sign a full-time contract with MRT for 2016 as the team's second driver.

Under any other circumstance, Mad Uncle Melrose would be driving the second MRT next year but I've been forced into a situation where I need to take one a pay-driver full-time next year to keep up with DGNgineering in the development race. Besides, I for one rate Neuberg very highly as a driver.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 29 Oct 2012, 01:15

Wizzie wrote:Under any other circumstance, Mad Uncle Melrose would be driving the second MRT next year but I've been forced into a situation where I need to take one a pay-driver full-time next year to keep up with DGNgineering in the development race. Besides, I for one rate Neuberg very highly as a driver.

Wise choice. Everyone who wants a shot at this championship should do what you do. Two-driver teams are a thing of the past, Senna-Dumfries combos are the way to go. I wish I was sarcastic, but I am not. AndreaModa, you want Du Lei to drive for Jones Racing next year?

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 29 Oct 2012, 03:58

Autosport wrote:Changes all around at HRT
The Holden Racing Team today announced that they had solved their problems after Mark Skaife's unexpected departure earlier in the week. HRT held a press conference in Melbourne today and confirmed that John Zimmer would take over from Skaife as team principal. The 25% share of the team that Skaife sold was also confirmed to have been sold, with 12.5% going to Zimmer's brother Frank and the remainder going to team principal of the Holden Young Lions, Garry Rogers.
Surprisingly, all the major members of the team were present including the Zimmer brothers and Rogers, except for the team's second driver Poppy Whitechapel. She hadn't returned to Australia with the team, and the team confirmed that after failing to qualify for two consecutive races, she had been temporarily replaced as a driver. Zimmer confirmed that Young Lions driver Carter Simpson would drive for the remainder of the season, except for te British GP, where his duties with the Young Lions will mean Whitechapel will return to the car, and Brazil, where he will compete in the F2 race at Road America on the same weekend.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 29 Oct 2012, 04:03

the Masked Lapwing wrote:
Autosport wrote:Changes all around at HRT
The Holden Racing Team today announced that they had solved their problems after Mark Skaife's unexpected departure earlier in the week. HRT held a press conference in Melbourne today and confirmed that John Zimmer would take over from Skaife as team principal. The 25% share of the team that Skaife sold was also confirmed to have been sold, with 12.5% going to Zimmer's brother Frank and the remainder going to team principal of the Holden Young Lions, Garry Rogers.
Surprisingly, all the major members of the team were present including the Zimmer brothers and Rogers, except for the team's second driver Poppy Whitechapel. She hadn't returned to Australia with the team, and the team confirmed that after failing to qualify for two consecutive races, she had been temporarily replaced as a driver. Zimmer confirmed that Young Lions driver Carter Simpson would drive for the remainder of the season, except for te British GP, where his duties with the Young Lions will mean Whitechapel will return to the car, and Brazil, where he will compete in the F2 race at Road America on the same weekend.

Hey, does Frank still have a "wanted level" from Brazilian police? :twisted:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 29 Oct 2012, 04:10

Klon wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Under any other circumstance, Mad Uncle Melrose would be driving the second MRT next year but I've been forced into a situation where I need to take one a pay-driver full-time next year to keep up with DGNgineering in the development race. Besides, I for one rate Neuberg very highly as a driver.

Wise choice. Everyone who wants a shot at this championship should do what you do. Two-driver teams are a thing of the past, Senna-Dumfries combos are the way to go. I wish I was sarcastic, but I am not. AndreaModa, you want Du Lei to drive for Jones Racing next year?

See, Mad Uncle Melrose isn't so daft after all.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 29 Oct 2012, 04:13

Wizzie wrote:
Klon wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Under any other circumstance, Mad Uncle Melrose would be driving the second MRT next year but I've been forced into a situation where I need to take one a pay-driver full-time next year to keep up with DGNgineering in the development race. Besides, I for one rate Neuberg very highly as a driver.

Wise choice. Everyone who wants a shot at this championship should do what you do. Two-driver teams are a thing of the past, Senna-Dumfries combos are the way to go. I wish I was sarcastic, but I am not. AndreaModa, you want Du Lei to drive for Jones Racing next year?

See, Mad Uncle Melrose isn't so daft after all.

Nope. That short bit of intelligence doesn't make up for throwing a Castrol Jones Racing contract away.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 29 Oct 2012, 04:14

Klon wrote:
Wizzie wrote:
Klon wrote:Wise choice. Everyone who wants a shot at this championship should do what you do. Two-driver teams are a thing of the past, Senna-Dumfries combos are the way to go. I wish I was sarcastic, but I am not. AndreaModa, you want Du Lei to drive for Jones Racing next year?

See, Mad Uncle Melrose isn't so daft after all.

Nope. That short bit of intelligence doesn't make up for throwing a Castrol Jones Racing contract away.

Yeah, that was in hindsight a pretty stupid idea. Then again, who in their right mind puts a performance clause in the contract of a multiple time World Champion?

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 29 Oct 2012, 04:17

Kay Lon had a performance clause in his Jones contract as well and he is the Best In The World at everything he does, so what do you expect?

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 29 Oct 2012, 04:19

Klon wrote:Kay Lon had a performance clause in his Jones contract as well and he is the Best In The World at everything he does, so what do you expect?

Best in the world my arse :lol:

But between you and me, both Mr Lon and Melrose would have ended up in pre-Q this year regardless of what they did considering just how rubbish this year's Sunshine car is.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 29 Oct 2012, 04:22

Klon wrote:Kay Lon had a performance clause in his Jones contract as well and he is the Best In The World at everything he does, so what do you expect?

You have a scandal in 2013 (the year Lon drove for Jones), leaving the clause moot. :roll:

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 29 Oct 2012, 04:24

Wizzie wrote:But between you and me, both Mr Lon and Melrose would have ended up in pre-Q this year regardless of what they did considering just how rubbish this year's Sunshine car is.

You got a point there. Perhaps their time is up, perhaps they are relicts of the past (which'd be especially sad in Lon's case given as he is only 24 years old). :mrgreen:

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 29 Oct 2012, 04:57

Jason Hamilton wrote:Nooooo, Why does this have to be happening.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 29 Oct 2012, 05:16

Klon wrote:
Wizzie wrote:But between you and me, both Mr Lon and Melrose would have ended up in pre-Q this year regardless of what they did considering just how rubbish this year's Sunshine car is.

You got a point there. Perhaps their time is up, perhaps they are relicts of the past (which'd be especially sad in Lon's case given as he is only 24 years old).

And to think that those two were on the podium together at the Nurburgring just a few months ago...

Well, I guess we'll just have to sit tight and hope something crops up for 2016. I mean, it's starting to get to the point where Melrose would be willing to drive that crapbox of a Dofasco just to stay in the sport.

MinardiFan95 · Post by **MinardiFan95** » 29 Oct 2012, 10:19

'Motor Racing Weekly' wrote:Melrose sacked by Simpson Motorsports
After another disappointing performance at Monaco, Simpon Motorsports has delivered a shock to the F1RWRS world by sacking former multiple F1 world champion Daniel Melrose, after a gambling binge induced by the lack of racing. Neither Simpson or Melrose were available for comment, however rumours suggest that his replacement will be a pay driver to bring in some much needed cash.

Motor Racing Weekly is the Generic Times' attempt to get back into F1RWRS reporting...

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 29 Oct 2012, 10:22

Hey Lappy, remember that lawsuit you have against me concerning Mr Hamilton? Would Melrose driving for your team for the rest of the year be enough of an out-of-court settlement?

EDIT:

Daniel Melrose, still pretty wasted from his latest binge wrote:Wait, what on earth is this shite? First of all, I managed to win 50 grand in the Casino over the weekend so the binge was well worth it. Second of all, who on earth are these clowns who are telling me that I'm sacked, and if I am indeed sacked why didn't Dave come to the Casino and tell me first? Bathplug me, I have no idea what on earth's going on anymore.

Post by **Londoner** » 29 Oct 2012, 10:31

Poppy Whitechapel wrote:What the feck? I get replaced because the car is a sack of shite? Bloody commies running the team. And why wasn't I told about this press conference. Seriously, I hear about this news through bleedin' Autosport! You can stuff your race seat, I'm out of here!

Autosport wrote:Whitechapel quits HRT

Poppy Whitechapel has left Holden Racing Team with immediate effect according to our reporters. The ex-GRM and HRT driver was reportedly seething at not being informed of the press conference which among other things, saw her replaced by Carter Simpson for the remainder of the season bar Britain and Brazil. As Simpson cannot drive for the team in Britain and Brazil, this poses further problems for struggling HRT. As for Whitechapel, our trained sources suggest she may well take up a test seat at one of the teams currently mired in pre-qualifying.

Gotta have controversy. :twisted:

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 29 Oct 2012, 10:55

Yes! Finally, Melrose has gone home! Next target is Katayama, but some rumors first... :twisted:

J.O.U.R.N.A.L wrote:Melrose to Holden?

After Daniel Melrose was reportedly fired from Simpson Motorsports, and Poppy Whitechapel's annoucement to leave Holden Racing Team, rumors has spourted that Daniel Melrose may drive for Holden F1RWRS team for British and Brazilian rounds, the rounds that Carter Simpson will not take part due to clash with Carter's F2RWRS commitment. Melrose and HRT declined to comment.

Interpol to hunt Frank Zimmer?

A report from a Brazilian newspaper has indicated that Frank Zimmer is now under fugitive list that is wanted by Interpol. Frank Zimmer, the younger brother of F1RGP2C champion John, has been forced to not take part in Brazilian F1RWRS GP in 2013 and 2014 after he was placed under fugitive list by Brazilian authorities for an alleged arson of his Honda RA108 in 2008. Zimmer declined to comment, and Interpol were not available for comment at the moment.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 29 Oct 2012, 11:25

Hmm, some interesting developments here... :lol:

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 29 Oct 2012, 13:20

Autosport wrote:Lagos: "Katayama will not drive for Sunshine next season"

Today we interview João Lagos, CEO of the PtXPTO/XYZ-LDA which is the group that bought Sunshine.

Thank you for being here, Mr Lagos. Now, what is your view of the current season?

It cannot be good. We are clearly under performing this season and I am afraid that very little or nothing can be done. As seen in Monaco, our chassis is setting us back both in terms of power and reliability.

Why haven't Sunshine invested in the new chassis?

We are contractually obligated to keep the old chassis which its failings were disguised by the powerful engine. With the ban on turbos the field was only getting closer. Nevertheless this has clearly hurt more than we could foresee. We are now paying for that mistake.

There have been some troubles with the drivers. Both have shown desire to leave. How is the team dealing with that?

Our drivers knew that it was going to be difficult to keep our position in the pecking order. It is normal for them to show that desire specially when we now feel into Pre-qualifying. I didn't expect that Katayama would be so vocal about it, that is all.

And she was suspended because of that...

Indeed she was. Not only for that but for having tried to sign with another team so early in the season. It was something that, after placing so much faith in her, we didn't like to see.

What is her status now within the team? And for next season?

As it is publicly known, we are also contractually obligated to invest on her and to keep her this season. We did and keep doing that but as for the number one status, well, that must be proved on the track. As for next season, I can say for sure that Katayama will not be driving for Sunshine.

And about James Davies?

He is doing a great job and he hoped that he would've scored by now. The team is failing him by not providing him the car needed to do that. We will continue to work on this during this season and hopefully next season.

That is all, thank you again.

Thank you!

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 29 Oct 2012, 13:59

Autosport wrote:Shinobu Katayama arrested after João Lagos interview
After our interview, Shinobu Katayama burst into the room and had some harsh words to say to João Lagos. She said she was not happy with the lack of development the car has had since the start of the season and the off hand management that has been shown. After some shouting and pushing, Katayama start to punch João Lagos in the face and staff had to pull them away, the police were called and Katayama was taken away to a police station. We are not sure if João Lagos will press charges or even if Katayama will still be racing for Sunshine or indeed in F1RWRS after this episode, however it is rumoured that Revolution racing still would like to sign Katayama as they see her as a driver who can help them get out of prequalifying.

Sunshine to be renamed Porto Wines?
After a poor showing, it is rumoured that for next season the Sunshine team will be renamed Porto Wine and change from being a Japanese team to a Portugese team to match João Lagos involvement in the lower formulas.

Kamaha demand refund of Rockingham test fee.
Barii Mori has official protested to the F1RWRS council about the decision to cut the number of drivers that could test to 4 per team. Mori was annoyed that Victoria Desai was refused permission to set any laps and was ranting at the stewards in charge of testing. He said "The new rule was hastily rushed in due to a admin cock up on the part of the FRWRS council and we are requesting a refund of our test fee so we can do a proper test with all our drivers.", it is know that Douglas Mann was also upset with the new rule but has not officially protested as yet. The FRWRS management have refused to comment.

Nothing like some controversy... :mrgreen:

Post by **tommykl** » 29 Oct 2012, 14:04

Now, who expected De Bock to finish on the podium?

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 29 Oct 2012, 14:34

SuperAguri wrote:
Autosport wrote:Shinobu Katayama arrested after João Lagos interview
After our interview, Shinobu Katayama burst into the room and had some harsh words to say to João Lagos. She said she was not happy with the lack of development the car has had since the start of the season and the off hand management that has been shown. After some shouting and pushing, Katayama start to punch João Lagos in the face and staff had to pull them away, the police were called and Katayama was taken away to a police station. We are not sure if João Lagos will press charges or even if Katayama will still be racing for Sunshine or indeed in F1RWRS after this episode, however it is rumoured that Revolution racing still would like to sign Katayama as they see her as a driver who can help them get out of prequalifying.

It seems Shinobu is quickly getting aggressive, but I can kind of understand his fury, however I found it uncalled for to punch his team boss. I remember my bad luck there, leading races only to retire, but that's the past.
And yes, Revolution does plan to sign her in 2016. We'll see how it goes.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 29 Oct 2012, 15:17

WHATISTHISIDONTEVEN...

The F1RWRS universe is imploding and Scuderia Alitalia has nothing to do with it. But we do approve of Melrose being sacked!

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 29 Oct 2012, 17:03

Klon wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Under any other circumstance, Mad Uncle Melrose would be driving the second MRT next year but I've been forced into a situation where I need to take one a pay-driver full-time next year to keep up with DGNgineering in the development race. Besides, I for one rate Neuberg very highly as a driver.

Wise choice. Everyone who wants a shot at this championship should do what you do. Two-driver teams are a thing of the past, Senna-Dumfries combos are the way to go. I wish I was sarcastic, but I am not. AndreaModa, you want Du Lei to drive for Jones Racing next year?

Ahem, this was ARC's strategy for all of 2014...

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 29 Oct 2012, 18:26

Someone from J.O.U.R.N.A.L wrote:Hey Whitechapel, are you considering to move to Simpson instead, considering Melrose has been sacked?

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 29 Oct 2012, 19:00

The F1RWRS commission is going to earn a lot of credits through driver limit penalties if we keep up with the number of driver changes! The fact that Melrose has been sacked is, well, hilarious. I predict Simpson passing PreQ at Mexico :lol: