F1RDS - 2015 Season - Preparation for 2016/Driver Signups

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 27 Oct 2012, 10:26

Wizzie wrote:Why on earth is Douglas so damn slow, especially after he was the runner-up in the Winter Cup?

Must have seen a sheep at the side of the road

Post by **Ataxia** » 27 Oct 2012, 12:05

Wizzie wrote:Why on earth is Douglas so damn slow, especially after he was the runner-up in the Winter Cup?

Looking back at the Winter Cup results, Douglas usually qualified in the midfield and due to the fast nature of the circuits was able to climb up to good positions.

In the main series, the qualifying's generally been quite poor and thus gets bogged down by the pack. However, Paul Ricard's a fast circuit so he could very well do better.

Post by **Ataxia** » 29 Oct 2012, 22:02

Qualifying - Paul Ricard

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 29 Oct 2012, 23:45

Sorry for the owners of the Donkervoort drivers, but seems i ruined their career :lol:

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 29 Oct 2012, 23:51

I am going to kill Andraž Velikonja.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 30 Oct 2012, 01:02

Hmm, Tõnu is doing a decent enough job, but Anu is seemingly just making sure she'll receive at least one award this year, that being DBTMOTY.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 30 Oct 2012, 01:13

Nuppiz wrote:Hmm, Tõnu is doing a decent enough job, but Anu is seemingly just making sure she'll receive at least one award this year, that being DBTMOTY.

At this rate he will end up in F3RWRS in 2016. Not like I have any other junior drivers doing any good at the moment!!

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 30 Oct 2012, 03:27

Whos driver is Nino Barlini? Nakayas seat is far from safe at the moment.

Post by **Ataxia** » 30 Oct 2012, 10:31

eurobrun wrote:Whos driver is Nino Barlini? Nakayas seat is far from safe at the moment.

He would be one of mine... :lol:

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 30 Oct 2012, 10:34

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
eurobrun wrote:Whos driver is Nino Barlini? Nakayas seat is far from safe at the moment.

He would be one of mine...

Is it OK if I give him a one race trial after France, just too see wether he is totally useless or not.

Post by **Ataxia** » 30 Oct 2012, 10:40

eurobrun wrote:
BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
eurobrun wrote:Whos driver is Nino Barlini? Nakayas seat is far from safe at the moment.

He would be one of mine...

Is it OK if I give him a one race trial after France, just too see wether he is totally useless or not.

Sure thing

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 30 Oct 2012, 16:31

Mecha Grand Prix press release wrote:With this statement, we have decided to give an ultimatum to Nestra Aya: he must be not dead-beat again by next race or face sacking.

Post by **Ataxia** » 01 Nov 2012, 22:30

Paul Ricard Race 1 Coverage

http://imgur.com/a/MwHjO

Post by **Nuppiz** » 01 Nov 2012, 22:45

Niko Nurminen wrote:Nice to see Pykälistö improving a bit from qualifying, and even leading the race for a while. The title challenge is not over yet!

Meanwhile Võsu must improve, she can't trust the fact that I'm managing her will keep her seat secure for long if she keeps up poor performances like this.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 01 Nov 2012, 22:58

At this rate, Pykälistö will end up with an F3RWRS drive next season. But my idiot drivers need to start getting their s**t together...

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 01 Nov 2012, 23:03

Luke Knight wrote:A superb effort from both lads today on a track that shouldn't really suit us, and especially after a relatively poor qualifying. Gary scored some important points which could prove crucial later on, whil Tantovich showed som encouraging pace. Well done to both lads

Post by **Ataxia** » 01 Nov 2012, 23:27

I've created a temporary wiki HERE.

I'll keep it updated regardless of whether or not Wikkii comes back just in case

Post by **Londoner** » 02 Nov 2012, 00:02

Thomas Butler wrote:As expected, I sank faster than a concrete post submerged in a vat of liquid. At least I wasn't attempting to resemble a mollusc, which my team mate appeared to be revelling in.

Laura Wener wrote:Stan Frankham is the absolute worst driver I've ever seen, ever. His speed is pathetic, and I coulda finished further up the field had he not baulked me.

Liam McGuigan, upon seeing De Boer's engine explode wrote:

Autosport wrote:DMR manager arrested in France
In a stunning turn of events, Liam McGuigan, the team manager of Definitely Maybe Racing was arrested in the paddock before the chequered flag fell for today's F1RDS race. After lead driver Jerry De Boer's engine failed whilst battling for the lead of the race, McGuigan went berserk according to bystanders, shouting that he would 'kill those French b*****ds who made that engine'. McGuigan was apprenhended by the police outside the Renault motorhome, after apparently throwing a brick at the vehicle. Neither De Boer nor second driver Laura Wener, who finished 9th were avaliable for comment.

Noel Arthurs wrote:I told him, don't drink before a race. What a f***ing idiot.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 02 Nov 2012, 02:39

www.sportschau.de wrote:Projekt Roter Baron enters liquidation!

German racing team Projekt Roter Baron, according to it's website "dedicated to find the worthiest successor to Michael Schumacher", has been put in liquidation. Team co-owner Arne Rätzel confirmed this fact in a video statement on the team's website. He explained in further detail that the Volks.Racing operation in the IndyCar series is only partially affected and will only see one car sold by the end of the 2015 season.

More significantly, the entire F1RDS and British Formula Three branch of the team is to be sold. According to rumors F1 team McLaren is looking to buy the team to have F3 seats for their young driver program. The F1RDS team is to be sold under very strict regulations in order to "not hinder the career's of [Patrick Feldhoffer and Simon Mestach] and to avoid any issues with the sponsors of the team."

In the statement Rätzel stressed his personal disappointment over the turn of events especially after Mestach winning the French F1RDS race. So far, neither driver has been able to comment yet nor is there any word on a potential buyer.

Alright, short explanation: I must admit despite registering for this series I hardly looked at the results and as you have seen haven't posted once to comment on the races. That is unfair to other users who would show more passion. However, I don't like to burden BaconLettuceNinja with additional work either so you guys can have my entry, however, the only thing you may change during this season is the name of the team.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 02 Nov 2012, 05:01

Mustafa Kurniawan wrote:YES! YES! YES! I did it!

Now I'm getting seriously considering sacking Aya if, by next race, he continues to be slow.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 02 Nov 2012, 05:10

Jimmy Rosenforth wrote:Haha, brilliant suff by the pair of them!

John Zimmer wrote:I wouldn't say brilliant, the race was won by a Toyota. And Matt wound up behind James.

Jimmy Rosenforth wrote:Who cares, they both scored didn't they?

John Zimmer wrote:As long as the Kiwi keeps his mouth shut...

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 02 Nov 2012, 05:30

James Douglas wrote:Blimey, the car was bloody choice today bro! Had a brilliant machine to work with mate and I'm chuffed with the points cuz. Now, time to bugger off some greasies and a pinky bar before it starts hosing down bro.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 02 Nov 2012, 05:31

I honestly think Silva is the unluckiest driver in the whole league.

Post by **tommykl** » 02 Nov 2012, 06:35

Simon Mestach wrote:Je suis vraiment désolé d'apprendre que l'équipe va être vendue. Je m'entendais très bien avec Arne, et c'est triste de voir qu'il doit quitter cette série. En attendant, c'est rassurant de savoir que nous pourrons continuer la course cette année, je souhaite à Patrick une meilleure fin de saison, et je dois y aller maintenant. Le podium m'attend.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 02 Nov 2012, 07:38

Kwol-Cho has done an amazing job, but Reith was really dead-beat this time around.

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 Nov 2012, 10:50

Klon wrote:
www.sportschau.de wrote:Projekt Roter Baron enters liquidation!

German racing team Projekt Roter Baron, according to it's website "dedicated to find the worthiest successor to Michael Schumacher", has been put in liquidation. Team co-owner Arne Rätzel confirmed this fact in a video statement on the team's website. He explained in further detail that the Volks.Racing operation in the IndyCar series is only partially affected and will only see one car sold by the end of the 2015 season.

More significantly, the entire F1RDS and British Formula Three branch of the team is to be sold. According to rumors F1 team McLaren is looking to buy the team to have F3 seats for their young driver program. The F1RDS team is to be sold under very strict regulations in order to "not hinder the career's of [Patrick Feldhoffer and Simon Mestach] and to avoid any issues with the sponsors of the team."

In the statement Rätzel stressed his personal disappointment over the turn of events especially after Mestach winning the French F1RDS race. So far, neither driver has been able to comment yet nor is there any word on a potential buyer.

Alright, short explanation: I must admit despite registering for this series I hardly looked at the results and as you have seen haven't posted once to comment on the races. That is unfair to other users who would show more passion. However, I don't like to burden BaconLettuceNinja with additional work either so you guys can have my entry, however, the only thing you may change during this season is the name of the team.

Fair enough, this means that Ferrarist can take over the reins if he wants. Just to save time, the team will retain their name for the second French race.

Just as an aside, Reith had a transmission failure and Silva's engine went 'POP!'. Reith was well down the field anyway, but that explains the apparent 2-lap difference.

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 Nov 2012, 20:26

Championship standings HERE.

Ferrarist · Post by **Ferrarist** » 02 Nov 2012, 20:55

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:Fair enough, this means that Ferrarist can take over the reins if he wants. Just to save time, the team will retain their name for the second French race.

Just as an aside, Reith had a transmission failure and Silva's engine went 'POP!'. Reith was well down the field anyway, but that explains the apparent 2-lap difference.

Thanks, but I pass. I hardly have enough time to run one series.

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 Nov 2012, 21:01

Ferrarist wrote:
BaconLettuceNinja wrote:Fair enough, this means that Ferrarist can take over the reins if he wants. Just to save time, the team will retain their name for the second French race.

Just as an aside, Reith had a transmission failure and Silva's engine went 'POP!'. Reith was well down the field anyway, but that explains the apparent 2-lap difference.

Thanks, but I pass. I hardly have enough time to run one series.

M'kay, then tristan1117 can take over the team if he would like to.

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 03 Nov 2012, 00:50

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
Ferrarist wrote:
BaconLettuceNinja wrote:Fair enough, this means that Ferrarist can take over the reins if he wants. Just to save time, the team will retain their name for the second French race.

Just as an aside, Reith had a transmission failure and Silva's engine went 'POP!'. Reith was well down the field anyway, but that explains the apparent 2-lap difference.

Thanks, but I pass. I hardly have enough time to run one series.

M'kay, then tristan1117 can take over the team if he would like to.

I would be fine with taking over the team. A news release will be posted after I post the qualifying times for the F1RGP2C.

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 03 Nov 2012, 01:20

www.sportschau.de wrote:Projekt Roter Baron enters liquidation!

German racing team Projekt Roter Baron, according to it's website "dedicated to find the worthiest successor to Michael Schumacher", has been put in liquidation. Team co-owner Arne Rätzel confirmed this fact in a video statement on the team's website. He explained in further detail that the Volks.Racing operation in the IndyCar series is only partially affected and will only see one car sold by the end of the 2015 season.

More significantly, the entire F1RDS and British Formula Three branch of the team is to be sold. According to rumors F1 team McLaren is looking to buy the team to have F3 seats for their young driver program. The F1RDS team is to be sold under very strict regulations in order to "not hinder the career's of [Patrick Feldhoffer and Simon Mestach] and to avoid any issues with the sponsors of the team."

In the statement Rätzel stressed his personal disappointment over the turn of events especially after Mestach winning the French F1RDS race. So far, neither driver has been able to comment yet nor is there any word on a potential buyer.

RejetSport wrote:Team Echoften Buys Roter Baron

Just twenty-four hours after Project Roter Baron was offered for sale, the Team Echoften group has bought the team. Echoften, an affiliate of Tarantino Autosport and Dreadnought Racing, has operated a team in the Formula Renault 3.5 series for two seasons but has yet to venture onto the RWRS/RDS market. The team is expected to keep Roter Baron's two drivers, Simon Mestach and Patrick Feldhoffer, for the remainder of the season. The team will likely be a feeder for the ZombieKart F3RWRS team.

Grovey · Post by **Grovey** » 03 Nov 2012, 04:25

Considering the waiting list is now empty I think can I please go on it

Post by **Ataxia** » 03 Nov 2012, 10:56

Grovey wrote:Considering the waiting list is now empty I think can I please go on it

Yes, you can.

Also, Team Echoften will inherit Roter Baron's previous results.

Post by **Ataxia** » 03 Nov 2012, 23:30

Paul Ricard Sprint Race Qualifying

*Roter Baron retain their name for this round, because a) you wouldn't see teams change name mid-round and b) I forgot to change it.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 03 Nov 2012, 23:35

Is the first Alitalia seat eternally cursed or something? First Voeckler and now Velikonja are ridiculously slow compared to Ekdal...

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 04 Nov 2012, 07:25

Well, that was weak.

WaffleCat · Post by **WaffleCat** » 04 Nov 2012, 09:52

Behrman Reith wrote:*facepalm for himself*

Post by **Nuppiz** » 04 Nov 2012, 11:29

Fingers crossed Anu won't fail epically in the race...

Post by **Ataxia** » 05 Nov 2012, 22:52

I'll try and get this posted up tomorrow afternoon...

As I said to the chaps during the RoLFS commentary, it was a cracker of a race. Every race should be at Paul Ricard.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 05 Nov 2012, 23:05

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:Every race should be at Paul Ricard.