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Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 09 Dec 2009, 19:39

Klon wrote:
Phoenix wrote:BTW, can somebody teach Schumacher how to write his name properly? And give him a pencil.

Stop being mean to Ralf, I mean, he will now how to write his name...

No comments-apart from this...

CarlosFerreira · Post by **CarlosFerreira** » 09 Dec 2009, 19:41

Dropping KERS is so stupid, I want to bang my head on the table.

shinji · Post by **shinji** » 09 Dec 2009, 19:44

CarlosFerreira wrote:Dropping KERS is so stupid, I want to bang my head on the table.

It is pretty ridiculous. Though just after KERS was announced my brother was talking to some Red Bull employee at an engineer's conference and he said that KERS was going to be a complete waste of time and money, so I wan't really expecting much. If only that guy ruled F1.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 09 Dec 2009, 20:44

shinji wrote:
CarlosFerreira wrote:Dropping KERS is so stupid, I want to bang my head on the table.

It is pretty ridiculous. Though just after KERS was announced my brother was talking to some Red Bull employee at an engineer's conference and he said that KERS was going to be a complete waste of time and money, so I wan't really expecting much. If only that guy ruled F1.

I think he may have meant in relation to Red Bull alone. For an independent team like themselves it would be an insane waste of money. However, for the manufacturers it makes some sense as its one of the few pieces of F1 technology that can be transferred over to the road cars. The only exception is Williams, however they have created a subsiduary business to sell their flywheel system comercially, so it only makes sense if you're going to use it outside of Formula One.

I think all cars should have KERS, but change the 6.6s rule to 6-8 uses per race, thus avoiding drivers negating the KERS advantage by using it simultaneously. And I would be expecting engine supplier to give customers its KERS units, so maybe Force India could do rather well under these regulations

fondmetal-fond · Post by **fondmetal-fond** » 10 Dec 2009, 03:55

A karting buddy of mine said I had a bit of Irvine in my driving: does this mean I will do better once my faster teamate is injured, or does this mean I will shortly be punched in the face by a super racer?

Cynon · Post by **Cynon** » 10 Dec 2009, 04:18

This just in, fondmetal, Captain Falcon has been stuck behind you trying to lap you for ten laps! I'd run if I were you!

I think Mercedes will run one car with a human driver and get R2-D2 to drive the other car.

lostpin · Post by **lostpin** » 10 Dec 2009, 20:54

Trulli should NOT get a racing seat for 2010!

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 10 Dec 2009, 21:00

They say someone with the initials JV is making an F1 comeback with Lotus...

The Boss is Back :twisted:

RejectSteve · Post by **RejectSteve** » 11 Dec 2009, 05:47

kostas22 wrote:The Boss is Back

Huub makes his return to stalking in the F1 paddock. We can all celebrate again... or be completely creeped out.

lostpin · Post by **lostpin** » 12 Dec 2009, 20:11

These rule changes on a one year basis are becoming bathpluging boring. :mrgreen:

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 12 Dec 2009, 21:06

lostpin wrote:These rule changes on a one year basis are becoming bathpluging boring.

I always liked variety, as long it's educated...

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 12 Dec 2009, 21:23

Phoenix wrote:
lostpin wrote:These rule changes on a one year basis are becoming bathpluging boring.

I always liked variety, as long it's educated...

What proportion of F1 rule changes have been educated?

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 13 Dec 2009, 11:51

dr-baker wrote:What proportion of F1 rule changes have been educated?

Well, for instance I don't think the new points-scoring system is stupid, but, however, the Winner gets it all system is. Banning refuelling seems educated in the way strategy won't interfere as much in the course of the races, but the KERS was just bullshit. Half-and-half, I guess...

Tealy · Post by **Tealy** » 14 Dec 2009, 09:53

Phoenix wrote:
dr-baker wrote:What proportion of F1 rule changes have been educated?

Well, for instance I don't think the new points-scoring system is stupid, but, however, the Winner gets it all system is. Banning refuelling seems educated in the way strategy won't interfere as much in the course of the races, but the KERS was just bullshit. Half-and-half, I guess...

You could also go further back. Increasing mechanical grip and reducing aero grip to increase overtaking (Ok it didn't work but it got the cars closer to each other). The 2003 points system which, though unpopular around here, has made almost every title fight since then closer. The new qualifying rules didnt work at first but for next season I think we are onto a winner with the quali rules.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 18 Dec 2009, 17:52

Just noticed how much one of the guys at my school looks a bit like Luca Badoer...he does indeed have Italian roots! :lol:

EDIT: a freakin' typo!

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 18 Dec 2009, 22:37

Nuppiz wrote:Just noticed how much of the guys at my school looks a bit like Luca Badoer...he does indeed have Italian roots!

Well, I think I look somehow like Olivier Beretta...

shinji · Post by **shinji** » 18 Dec 2009, 23:42

Phoenix wrote:
Nuppiz wrote:Just noticed how much of the guys at my school looks a bit like Luca Badoer...he does indeed have Italian roots!

Well, I think I look somehow like Olivier Beretta...

Not really something to be proud of.

fjackdaw · Post by **fjackdaw** » 19 Dec 2009, 00:02

shinji wrote:
Phoenix wrote:
Nuppiz wrote:Just noticed how much of the guys at my school looks a bit like Luca Badoer...he does indeed have Italian roots!

Well, I think I look somehow like Olivier Beretta...

Not really something to be proud of.

Olivier Beretta looks like Alan Cumming.

thehemogoblin · Post by **thehemogoblin** » 19 Dec 2009, 00:12

His name is Olivier...

CarlosFerreira · Post by **CarlosFerreira** » 23 Dec 2009, 23:16

Dear Nico: may I suggest you fill his tank with custard. Best, Carlos.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 24 Dec 2009, 11:43

shinji wrote:
Phoenix wrote:
Nuppiz wrote:Just noticed how much of the guys at my school looks a bit like Luca Badoer...he does indeed have Italian roots!

Well, I think I look somehow like Olivier Beretta...

Not really something to be proud of.

Well, I do feel proud about my look :lol:

I'm sure if everyone cared about looking photos of every reject they'd realize they look similar to anyone :mrgreen:

CarlosFerreira wrote:Dear Nico: may I suggest you fill his tank with custard. Best, Carlos.

Dear Nico: better broke both his legs and make it look like an accident. I know you're dying to do it as to not see his face anymore :ugeek:

CarlosFerreira · Post by **CarlosFerreira** » 28 Dec 2009, 17:15

Saw an interview of Briatore on Autosport today. It turns out I miss him.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 28 Dec 2009, 22:34

CarlosFerreira wrote:Saw an interview of Briatore on Autosport today. It turns out I miss him.

We all miss him. But don't worry-one day, HWNSNBM will ask him politely to return.

lostpin · Post by **lostpin** » 29 Dec 2009, 08:46

Phoenix wrote:
CarlosFerreira wrote:Saw an interview of Briatore on Autosport today. It turns out I miss him.

We all miss him. But don't worry-one day, HWNSNBM will ask him politely to return.

Yeah, Briatore and Piquet Jr. made such a great combination... bring them both in!:)

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 29 Dec 2009, 16:10

lostpin wrote:
Phoenix wrote:
CarlosFerreira wrote:Saw an interview of Briatore on Autosport today. It turns out I miss him.

We all miss him. But don't worry-one day, HWNSNBM will ask him politely to return.

Yeah, Briatore and Piquet Jr. made such a great combination... bring them both in!:)

Yep, I'd be glad to kick Piquet hard, or see Briatore getting revenge on him :twisted:

Debaser · Post by **Debaser** » 03 Jan 2010, 16:24

I felt like bumping up this thread as I'm experiencing such enjoyment at Manchester United's expense this afternoon. Losing at home to a league one team is humiliating, galling. To everyone else its magic.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:16

Debaser wrote:I felt like bumping up this thread as I'm experiencing such enjoyment at Manchester United's expense this afternoon. Losing at home to a league one team is humiliating, galling. To everyone else its magic.

Just today TV was making fun of Real Madrid losing 4-0 against a team 2 categories down, because that same team won today to Real Madrid's filial team :lol:

PS: I hate Real Madrid, yes.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:32

Phoenix wrote:Just today TV was making fun of Real Madrid losing 4-0 against a team 2 categories down, because that same team won today to Real Madrid's filial team
PS: I hate Real Madrid, yes.

Barca?

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:40

ADx_Wales wrote:
Phoenix wrote:Just today TV was making fun of Real Madrid losing 4-0 against a team 2 categories down, because that same team won today to Real Madrid's filial team
PS: I hate Real Madrid, yes.

Barca?

The fact I hate Real Madrid doesn't imply I'm a Barça fan.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:43

Atletico?

I got the whole list here this could take a while

eagleash · Post by **eagleash** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:46

ADx_Wales wrote:Atletico?

I got the whole list here this could take a while

Phoenix is Catalan so if not Barca then who?

thehemogoblin · Post by **thehemogoblin** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:49

Phoenix, it's a well-known fact that Madrid couldn't care less about the cups... it's all about La Liga.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:50

Could just be a Catalan and not like football therefore despise the amount of cash theyre giving the undeservedly overpaid at a club that believes its the best team in the world.

Speaking of which, John Terry the Chelsea and England captain is paid £150,000 a week, which is quite clearly more than what Jenson Button earned a week in 2009, has Terry won a world championship?

thehemogoblin · Post by **thehemogoblin** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:51

Oh, and is your team RCD Mallorca?

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:57

Newcaslte United. I aint no glory hunter.

thehemogoblin · Post by **thehemogoblin** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:59

ADx_Wales wrote:Newcaslte United. I aint no glory hunter.

Eintracht Frankfurt. Ditto.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 03 Jan 2010, 21:07

thehemogoblin wrote:
ADx_Wales wrote:Newcaslte United. I aint no glory hunter.

Eintracht Frankfurt. Ditto.

I ain't no footie supporter, but if I were, it would have to be either Ipswich Town or "The Seasiders", a.k.a. Southend United...

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 03 Jan 2010, 21:08

ADx_Wales wrote:Atletico?

I got the whole list here this could take a while

Bingo! I owe you a beer...

eagleash wrote:
ADx_Wales wrote:Atletico?

I got the whole list here this could take a while

Phoenix is Catalan so if not Barca then who?

Not funny

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 03 Jan 2010, 21:13

thehemogoblin wrote:Oh, and is your team RCD Mallorca?

Yes, it's also. Like you' I'm no glory seeker for that matter.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 03 Jan 2010, 21:15

Is the topic supposed to drift from F1 in this block of pages? because i think we've just stranded ourselves on a desert island.