The 'F1 Challenge' Championship- 1999 Season

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 01 Apr 2011, 18:20

Damon Cannon wrote: Hopefully a certain Mastercard Lola breaks down at the start, and I don't mean Pippa Mann's car.

Douglas Mann, championship rival and brother of Pippa Mann wrote:Ironic

Damon Cannon wrote:Well, unlike that idiot Roda, and apart from the ridiculous Belgian Grand Prix, she hasn't done anything to ruin the races of the title contenders. Yet..

Douglas Mann, championship rival and brother of Pippa Mann wrote:Well, let's hope it stays that way.

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 02 Apr 2011, 00:28

Jerez, Spain - Race
Conditions: Dry, then raining, then dry

RACE FINISHERS

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1. Daniel Melrose  Jordan-Peugeot  
2. Douglas Mann  Williams-Renault  +0.084
3. Jack Christopherson  Jordan-Peugeot  +57.019
4. James Chapman  Benetton-Renault  +1:11.317
5. Hagane Shizuka  Benetton-Renault  +1 LAP
6. Damon Cannon  Arrows-Yanaha  +1 LAP
7. Jeroen Krautmeir  Prost-Mugen  +1 LAP
8. Thomas de Bock  Sauber-Petronas  +1 LAP
9. Mitch Herrtz  Tyrrell-Ford  +1 LAP
10. Tristan Jung  Minardi-Hart  +1 LAP
11. John Zimmer  Sauber-Petronas  +1 LAP

DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP

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1. Daniel Melrose- 75
2. Douglas Mann- 72
3. Damon Cannon- 68
4. Barii Mori- 30
5. Hagane Shizuka- 20
6. Phoenix McAllister- 19
7. Miguel Zapatero- 16
8. Jeroen Krautmeir- 16
9. Thomas de Bock- 15
10. Nick Nurmester- 13
11. Ed Kevin- 12
12. James Chapman- 12
13. Darren Older Jnr- 11
14. Jack Christopherson- 11
15. James Davies- 10
16. Mitch Herrtz- 7
17. Emil Klok- 7
18. Pippa Mann- 6
19. Nathanael Spencer- 6
20. John Zimmer- 6
21. David Koczo- 5
22. Warren Hughes- 4
23. Tristan Jung- 2

CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIP

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1. Williams-Renault= 101
2. Jordan-Peugeot= 88
3. Arrows-Yamaha= 78
4. Benetton-Renault= 32
5. Ferrari= 29
6. McLaren-Mercedes= 28
7. Prost-Mugen Honda= 26
8. Sauber-Petronas= 19
9. Tyrrell-Ford= 11
10. Stewart-Ford= 9
11. Minardi-Hart= 8
12. Lola-Ford= 6

Congratulations to Daniel Melrose and Williams-Renault!

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 02 Apr 2011, 00:41

You know what you've done, right? You've probably made Wizzie even more arrogant than he already is. Thanks for that.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 02 Apr 2011, 03:11

the Masked Lapwing wrote:You know what you've done, right? You've probably made Wizzie's Motor Racing Alter Ego even more arrogant than he already is. Thanks for that.

Fixed.

Anyways...

Daniel Melrose wrote:YES!!! Words cannot describe how that feels. When it started raining Douglas and I made the call to go to inters while Jack and Damon stayed out thinking it would be a passing shower. The rain kept going for a while so it ended up as a two horse race for the crown. I feel sorry for Douglas since he came within a tenth of winning the championship but even so this is a wonderful achievement for me.

Also I'ld like to confirm that I'm staying on at Jordan next season while we're ditching the Peugeot engines for Renault powerplants.

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 02 Apr 2011, 03:22

Provisional 1998 FIA Formula One World Championship Entry List

Benson & Hedges Jordan Renault
1) Daniel Melrose
2) Jack Christopherson
26) Philippe Nicolas

Winfield Williams Renault
3) Douglas Mann
4) Barii Mori
27)

Danka Zepter Arrows BMW
5) Damon Cannon
6) Darren Older Jnr
28)

Mild Seven Benetton Honda
7) Hagane Shizuka
8) Daniel Martins
29)

Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
9) Miguel Zapatero
10) Nick Nurmester
30)

West McLaren Mercedes
11) Phoenix McAllister
12) Ed Kevin
31) John Zimmer

Gauloises Prost Renault
14) Jeroen Krautmeir
15) James Davies
32) Tristan Jung

Red Bull Sauber Petronas
16) Thomas de Bock
17) Pippa Mann
33)

PIAA Tyrrell
18) Emil Klok
19) Mitch Herrtz
34)

HSBC Stewart Ford
20) David Koczo
21) Warren Hughes
35) Giovanni Roda

Fondmetal Minardi Team SpA
22) Nathanael Spencer
23)
36)

MasterCard Lola Ford
24)
25)
37)

To current players: Please confirm your re-entry or state your withdrawal.
To interested players: Please give your name and your intended team.
To all those interested in changing sponsor/engine details: Just say it. Same goes if you want to rebadge your engine.

Confirmed players will be in green

And here's a list of engines I'll allow, and the limit of teams they can supply:

Ford (5)- Stewart, Tyrrell, Minardi, Lola
Renault (3)- Jordan, Williams, Prost
Ferrari (3)- Ferrari, Sauber
Mercedes (2)- McLaren
Honda (1)- Benetton
Mugen-Honda (1)- N/A
BMW (1)- Arrows
Hart (1)- N/A
Toyota (1)- N/A
Peugeot (1)- N/A
Yamaha (1)- N/A

Confirmed supplies in green. Teams may change supplies before the start of the season.

Wookey · Post by **Wookey** » 02 Apr 2011, 03:32

Philippe Nicolas would like the third drive at Jordan.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 02 Apr 2011, 03:34

Right, Zimmer's gonna nab a spot at McLaren. Because, well, he can.

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 02 Apr 2011, 03:47

Barii Mori wrote:Made a fantastic start and made up 5 places before the first corner and then Phoenix McAllister slams the door in my face, causing both of us to retire on the spot....I feel sorry for Douglas as he was held up by Jack for a number of laps, still we got Williams the constructors championship.

A full Williams season for me please.

After using the engine to get a construtors championship, I can not see Williams not having a Renault engine.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 02 Apr 2011, 03:49

Daniel Melrose will stay at Jordan for 1998.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 02 Apr 2011, 05:43

Yes! YES! What a nice bounce back, resulting in fifth in WDC and 4th in WCC! I was so afraid of this race, but I concentrated on to avoiding everyone. I don't know what happened to Damon - he passed me with like... 6 laps to go, and a few turns later he did a 360° spin :shock:

Best of luck to James in life, and welcome aboard Daniel Martins and Honda!

Also, congratulations to Mr. Melrose - the Jordan 197 was simply a brilliant design.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 02 Apr 2011, 07:25

I think I'll stay at Prost.

Post by **Londoner** » 02 Apr 2011, 09:53

Damon Cannon wrote:Damnation! If only I had pitted on the same lap as Douglas and Daniel, the race might have turned out significantly different. I lost some much time my title hopes went there and then. I don't think there's going to be much harmony in the Mastercard Lola motorhome, for Roda did another reject move... on his own team mate of all people! He went down the inside of Pippa at that hairpin, only to lose control and bash into her car, taking both off. Big congratulations to Daniel Melrose for being the first ever F1CC champion, proving that consistancy will bring you sucess.

As for 1998, I hear that John Barnard has moved to Danka Arrows, and is designing an advanced new car for next season. There's also rumours that our performance has potentially attracted none other than BMW as a potential engine supplier. So, I shall be staying at Arrows for another year.

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 02 Apr 2011, 10:05

Jeroen Krautmeir wrote:I think considering that was our first season, we did a great job. James and I managed a spectacular 1-2 at Spa, and I'm pretty sure there's more to come next year! New rules, new regulations, I think everybody will be back at square one. My aim will be to get podiums, and perhaps a victory or two, I think it's achievable. I've also heard from Alain that we have a new Renault engine deal, and hopefully, this will be able to boost our performance.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 02 Apr 2011, 10:40

East Londoner wrote:
Damon Cannon wrote:Damnation! If only I had pitted on the same lap as Douglas and Daniel, the race might have turned out significantly different. I lost some much time my title hopes went there and then. I don't think there's going to be much harmony in the Mastercard Lola motorhome, for Roda did another reject move... on his own team mate of all people! He went down the inside of Pippa at that hairpin, only to lose control and bash into her car, taking both off. Big congratulations to Daniel Melrose for being the first ever F1CC champion, proving that consistancy will bring you sucess.

As for 1998, I hear that John Barnard has moved to Danka Arrows, and is designing an advanced new car for next season. There's also rumours that our performance has potentially attracted none other than BMW as a potential engine supplier. So, I shall be staying at Arrows for another year.

Why did you have that 360 spin, Damon?

Post by **Londoner** » 02 Apr 2011, 10:58

Shizuka wrote:
East Londoner wrote:
Damon Cannon wrote:Damnation! If only I had pitted on the same lap as Douglas and Daniel, the race might have turned out significantly different. I lost some much time my title hopes went there and then. I don't think there's going to be much harmony in the Mastercard Lola motorhome, for Roda did another reject move... on his own team mate of all people! He went down the inside of Pippa at that hairpin, only to lose control and bash into her car, taking both off. Big congratulations to Daniel Melrose for being the first ever F1CC champion, proving that consistancy will bring you sucess.

As for 1998, I hear that John Barnard has moved to Danka Arrows, and is designing an advanced new car for next season. There's also rumours that our performance has potentially attracted none other than BMW as a potential engine supplier. So, I shall be staying at Arrows for another year.

Why did you have that 360 spin, Damon?

Damon Cannon wrote:I was stuck on dry tyres as the rain lashed down, and I aquaplaned. How I kept it out of the wall, I will never know. Had I not had that spin, I might have been able to get to the pits without being lapped, and been able to take the fight to Daniel and Douglas.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 02 Apr 2011, 11:23

Douglas Mann wrote:While I disappointed to have got so close to the championship, I can still be pleased with my best championship result to date, and to help the legendary Williams-Renault team to the Constructors' Championship. I would also like to announce a continuation of my contract to stay at Williams Renault for an extra season.

Pippa Mann wrote:Another DNF. That podium near the start of the season in this crudbucket of a Lola was probably the only highlight of the whole season for the team and so that is why I am looking to gain the number 17 seat at Sauber.

Jack O Melley · Post by **Jack O Melley** » 02 Apr 2011, 15:01

Giovanni Roda wrote:Another disappointing race with an extra-awful car. Nothing to say, excepting hearing Cannon complaining about the rain, the dry tyres, the car etc. just to justify his loss of the championship. This make me only laugh By the way for the next season I'd like to drive for Sir Jackie Stewart: I've got in touch with him and he would be pleased to let me drive for them; I've known their car is coming on well. And now, vacation.

Post by **tommykl** » 02 Apr 2011, 16:47

Thomas De Bock wrote:Well, the season was overall disappointing, despite the occasional great finishes, and I managed a top-10 overall. Still, despite the fact that better drives are available, I'll stay with Sauber for the sake of continuity (and I hope I'll get along well with Pippa).

shinji · Post by **shinji** » 02 Apr 2011, 16:53

Ed Kevin wrote:Well that was a pretty disappointing season. Granted, I got the win at Canada, but other than that I only scored 2 points. Phoenix wasn't a lot better, albeit a bit more consistent. Despite all that, I'd like to announce my retaining of the seat for 1998, and also I'd like to welcome Mr. John Zimmer to the team, who can hopefully help drive us on to something somewhat more spectacular than we managed last year.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 03 Apr 2011, 09:54

Phoenix McAllister wrote:I don't know why Ed said I wasn't as lot better than him. Of course he won a race, but it wasn't by that much. Otherwise I've thrashed him in almost every race and outscored him, and those are actual facts. Had the car been more reliable I could've scored as much as 40 points. Changing topics, I'm staying with McLaren for 1998.

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 03 Apr 2011, 10:03

Jordan confirm same line-up for 1998. Although this time around, Jordan's other driver is taking the prize

shinji · Post by **shinji** » 03 Apr 2011, 18:34

Phoenix wrote:
Phoenix McAllister wrote:I don't know why Ed said I wasn't as lot better than him. Of course he won a race, but it wasn't by that much. Otherwise I've thrashed him in almost every race and outscored him, and those are actual facts. Had the car been more reliable I could've scored as much as 40 points. Changing topics, I'm staying with McLaren for 1998.

Ed Kevin wrote:Meow.

Warren Hughes · Post by **Warren Hughes** » 03 Apr 2011, 20:28

The real Warren Hughes is staying at Stewart. Why look to progress when you can remain mired in mediocrity?

James1978 · Post by **James1978** » 03 Apr 2011, 21:23

Glad to go out on a relative high with 4th in my last race, and secure 4th for Benetton in the Constructors championship!

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 04 Apr 2011, 09:28

I think I'll leave this open for 2 more weeks.

QuickYoda41 · Post by **QuickYoda41** » 04 Apr 2011, 11:40

David Koczo wrote:It was a fine rookie year for the team, we had our ups and downs. I'll stay with the team and I'm sure that the new 3-driver line-up will lead to even better results.

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 05 Apr 2011, 00:00

Sorry for deserting Minardi, but after a disastrous season I will moving to Prost for next year. I don't know why they wanted to hire me, but I took the offer.

Ducktanian · Post by **Ducktanian** » 05 Apr 2011, 23:35

Nathanael Spencer will be staying at Minardi

Warren Hughes · Post by **Warren Hughes** » 06 Apr 2011, 23:06

tristan1117 wrote:Sorry for deserting Minardi, but after a disastrous season I will moving to Prost for next year. I don't know why they wanted to hire me, but I took the offer.

Sounds a bit Mazzacane-esque

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 07 Apr 2011, 10:52

Jeroen Krautmeir wrote:Any rumour that Prost has signed Tristan Jung because of sponsorship money is absolute rubbish! The management of the team has come to the conclusion that Tristan is a fast driver with loads of potential, and that with our team, he can develop his skills as a driver, help the team in the championship, without much pressure as a third driver. On behalf of the entire team, I'd like to welcome Tristan onboard to Gauloises Prost Renault!

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 10 Apr 2011, 06:17

Here's an updated list. Teams with no drivers will not be included in the season.

Benson & Hedges Jordan Renault
1) Daniel Melrose
2) Jack Christopherson
26) Philippe Nicolas

Winfield Williams Renault
3) Douglas Mann
4) Barii Mori

Danka Zepter Arrows BMW
5) Damon Cannon

Mild Seven Benetton Honda
7) Hagane Shizuka
8) Daniel Martins

Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
9) Padraig O Connell

West McLaren Mercedes
11) Phoenix McAllister
12) Ed Kevin
31) John Zimmer

Gauloises Prost Renault
14) Jeroen Krautmeir
15) James Davies
32) Tristan Jung

Red Bull Sauber Petronas
16) Thomas de Bock
17) Pippa Mann

PIAA Tyrrell Yamaha
18) Dave McFaste

HSBC Stewart Ford
20) David Koczo
21) Warren Hughes
35) Giovanni Roda

Fondmetal Minardi Team SpA
22) Nathanael Spencer

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 10 Apr 2011, 06:36

I think I should explain how the RP system works.

Last season, all drivers had 2.0 to each of their stats, and all the teams had the same HDV files, with minor differences, just for the realism. This season, the RCD files for the drivers will be carried over from last season, with minor edits. Everytime your RP, a minimum of .1 gets negated from a random stat in your RCD file. The maximum can vary, but I rarely give anything more than 0.2. If two people RP a serious accident, for example Roda and Cannon, I might add a minimum of .2 to one or two stats, to simulate an injury. Even if it's a minor accident, I might add .1 to a stat or two. If you RP as a wet weather warrior, or a qualifying master, however, it is more likely that in the beginning I will negate some marks for RainAbility and QualifyingAbility. If you go overboard with what you say you are, though, I will only pick out one or two things. The point is, you pave your own destiny. All engines will vary in power and reliability. The base files are from CTDP 2004, but I've modified them a tad bit to go in conjunction with the events of the previous F1CC season. Car HDV files depend on many factors. If team drivers RP that they are expecting some upgrades at a race, then the stats will be improved a bit, maybe. If a team has a clear number 1 driver, then the difference in numbers can be huge. RP absolutely anything you want, I'll find a way to implement it.

Just remember, though, that just because you RP fantastically every single time, doesn't mean you'll get huge bonuses. I know where to limit them!

Have fun,
F1CC Management (AKA Jeroen K)

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 06:46

Bathplug. I can't remember what I've RPed so far.

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 10 Apr 2011, 07:00

Wizzie wrote:Bathplug. I can't remember what I've RPed so far.

Don't worry, the fact that you're WDC should give a slight bonus.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 10 Apr 2011, 13:56

Jeroen Krautmeir wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Bathplug. I can't remember what I've RPed so far.

Don't worry, the fact that you're WDC should give a slight bonus.

Remind me, what's RP in English?

Formula1rpg · Post by **Formula1rpg** » 10 Apr 2011, 17:25

I can not believe that no one is driving for Tyrrell, so I must correct this and make sure they are racing. I choose the Yamaha engines as Tyrrell Yamaha has a nice ring to it.

The driver will be Dave McFaste.

Post by **tommykl** » 10 Apr 2011, 17:58

dr-baker wrote:
Jeroen Krautmeir wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Bathplug. I can't remember what I've RPed so far.

Don't worry, the fact that you're WDC should give a slight bonus.

Remind me, what's RP in English?

Role-play, I believe.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 10 Apr 2011, 18:47

tommykl wrote:
dr-baker wrote:Remind me, what's RP in English?

Role-play, I believe.

Thanks. Means the earlier paragraph makes a lot more sense now.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 19:19

Formula1rpg wrote:I can not believe that no one is driving for Tyrrell, so I must correct this and make sure they are racing. I choose the Yamaha engines as Tyrrell Yamaha has a nice ring to it.

The driver will be Dave McFaste.

If nobody else will be at Tyrrell, can I enter a second pilot?

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 10 Apr 2011, 21:36

Shizuka wrote:
Formula1rpg wrote:I can not believe that no one is driving for Tyrrell, so I must correct this and make sure they are racing. I choose the Yamaha engines as Tyrrell Yamaha has a nice ring to it.

The driver will be Dave McFaste.

If nobody else will be at Tyrrell, can I enter a second pilot?

Sure!