Grand Prix Rejects

Daniel Melrose wrote:Phillippe, what is this about wild drunken partying!? I mean, seriously, next time, could you at least invite the boss along?

Wizzie wrote:

Daniel Melrose wrote:Phillippe, what is this about wild drunken partying!? I mean, seriously, next time, could you at least invite the boss along?

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Hey guys, I heard there was some wild partying with a free flowing supply of booze a few days ago? Why wasn't I notified of this?

Daniel Melrose wrote:Phillippe, what is this about wild drunken partying!? I mean, seriously, next time, could you at least invite the boss along?

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Hey guys, I heard there was some wild partying with a free flowing supply of booze a few days ago? Why wasn't I notified of this?

Daniel Melrose wrote:Because Phillippe conveniently forgot to tell us about it. Next time, I'll make sure he notifies us first before his next drunken party.

Pippa Mann wrote:I am NOT pregnant! Martin McFry is only being entered into the final race of the year to assess his potential for a race seat at Foxdale for next year, and to bring a tad of extra funding so we can start next season with a touch of extra development. Nothing more, nothing less.

And as for Hagane Shizuka wishing to join us, of course we would love to have him, but Martin McFry is heading our list for potential drives, and James Davies has already expressed an interest for the seat as well. Any decision will be made after the season has finished.

And no, I am NOT looking for an extra driver to replace me because I am pregnant! What is it with you people?! I will not have children until after Ben Fleet and I are married!

Nicolas Steele wrote: Moral of the story, don't believe anything that is published by hopeless tabloids.

Pippa Mann wrote:I am NOT pregnant! Martin McFry is only being entered into the final race of the year to assess his potential for a race seat at Foxdale for next year, and to bring a tad of extra funding so we can start next season with a touch of extra development. Nothing more, nothing less.

And as for Hagane Shizuka wishing to join us, of course we would love to have him, but Martin McFry is heading our list for potential drives, and James Davies has already expressed an interest for the seat as well. Any decision will be made after the season has finished.

And no, I am NOT looking for an extra driver to replace me because I am pregnant! What is it with you people?! I will not have children until after Ben Fleet and I are married!

Nicolas Steele wrote: Moral of the story, don't believe anything that is published by hopeless tabloids.

Pippa Mann wrote:Yeah, I know, but it's soooo difficult when they are jumping down your throat for a quote...

Autosport wrote:Damon Cannon to return to F1RWRS
Sources close to the former F1RWRS driver Damon Cannon, who last participated with the woeful Shock Of The Lightning Motorsport team (SOTL) in 2013, have reported that Cannon is considering a return to F1RWRS action in the coming season. Mr Cannon has been quoted as 'being open to any offers that come through'. It is plausible that a new or lower midfield team would hire Cannon to give themselves a firm footing in 2015, with Cannon's prior experience in the series.

The Lukas wrote:

Autosport wrote:Damon Cannon to return to F1RWRS
Sources close to the former F1RWRS driver Damon Cannon, who last participated with the woeful Shock Of The Lightning Motorsport team (SOTL) in 2013, have reported that Cannon is considering a return to F1RWRS action in the coming season. Mr Cannon has been quoted as 'being open to any offers that come through'. It is plausible that a new or lower midfield team would hire Cannon to give themselves a firm footing in 2015, with Cannon's prior experience in the series.

Dofasco Racing are also interested in his services.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Hey guys, I heard there was some wild partying with a free flowing supply of booze a few days ago? Why wasn't I notified of this?

Daniel Melrose wrote:Because Phillippe conveniently forgot to tell us about it. Next time, I'll make sure he notifies us first before his next drunken party.

Nathan McKane wrote:If these people are the faces of the F1RWRS, then oh dear. I'm not sure if I should be scared of these guys when they are drunk or sober on or off-track. If any of you need a designated driver, give me a call. Idiots..

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Hey guys, I heard there was some wild partying with a free flowing supply of booze a few days ago? Why wasn't I notified of this?

Daniel Melrose wrote:Because Phillippe conveniently forgot to tell us about it. Next time, I'll make sure he notifies us first before his next drunken party.

Nathan McKane wrote:If these people are the faces of the F1RWRS, then oh dear. I'm not sure if I should be scared of these guys when they are drunk or sober on or off-track. If any of you need a designated driver, give me a call. Idiots..

Kay Lon wrote:Do not worry, neither of them is a "face of F1RWRS". The face of this series is me, Kay Lon, the Best In The World™ at what I do. I make and break the TV ratings, millions watch to either see me succeed or fail. Entire newspapers have dedicated themselves to destroying or hyping me. I am THE man in this place. Although I must agree with them, Nicolas really should have told us that there was something going down.

Warren Hughes wrote:

Schiller to sign for Mecha

With James Davies looking almost certain to leave Mecha GP for pastures new, Jean-Luc Schiller is believed to have signed a deal to race for the team in 2015. The Swiss driver, who is said to be hurt at the way he was replaced at Prospec with Fredo Mestolio, brings sizeable backing from Credit Suisse which is sure to be attractive for the small Indonesian team. Speaking to a Swiss journalist in the build-up to the F1RWRS season finale at Fuji, Schiller seemed confident that the deal would be completed, saying "It's basically a done deal and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to help build a quite new team from the bottom up. Prospec is a difficult environment because of the pressure of the history of the team and I came in as an outsider in a difficult moment. This is a new opportunity and I want to take the chance."

Translation - FMecha, if you confirm Schiller now he's yours. If you hold on, gambling on James Davies not leaving, he might end up elsewhere (he has an offer from Autodynamics).

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Hey guys, I heard there was some wild partying with a free flowing supply of booze a few days ago? Why wasn't I notified of this?

Daniel Melrose wrote:Because Phillippe conveniently forgot to tell us about it. Next time, I'll make sure he notifies us first before his next drunken party.

Nathan McKane wrote:If these people are the faces of the F1RWRS, then oh dear. I'm not sure if I should be scared of these guys when they are drunk or sober on or off-track. If any of you need a designated driver, give me a call. Idiots..

Kay Lon wrote:Do not worry, neither of them is a "face of F1RWRS". The face of this series is me, Kay Lon, the Best In The World™ at what I do. I make and break the TV ratings, millions watch to either see me succeed or fail. Entire newspapers have dedicated themselves to destroying or hyping me. I am THE man in this place. Although I must agree with them, Nicolas really should have told us that there was something going down.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Remember Golf-Cart-Driven-Into-Pond-Gate? The one where everyone involved was completely and utterly wasted beyond recognition? Yes, well, in case you were so drunk you forgot, you were one of the three main culprits involved. When Phoenix McAllister drove it into the lake it only happened because you were being a drunken fool and putting him off driving. And once we were in the lake you were too drunk to swim out, McAllister dived back in to drag your sorry ass to land before you drowned.

So, regardless of who anyone considers the face of F1RWRS, the sport has a hard drinking culture. And that's the way it is.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Hey guys, I heard there was some wild partying with a free flowing supply of booze a few days ago? Why wasn't I notified of this?

Daniel Melrose wrote:Because Phillippe conveniently forgot to tell us about it. Next time, I'll make sure he notifies us first before his next drunken party.

Nathan McKane wrote:If these people are the faces of the F1RWRS, then oh dear. I'm not sure if I should be scared of these guys when they are drunk or sober on or off-track. If any of you need a designated driver, give me a call. Idiots..

Kay Lon wrote:Do not worry, neither of them is a "face of F1RWRS". The face of this series is me, Kay Lon, the Best In The World™ at what I do. I make and break the TV ratings, millions watch to either see me succeed or fail. Entire newspapers have dedicated themselves to destroying or hyping me. I am THE man in this place. Although I must agree with them, Nicolas really should have told us that there was something going down.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Remember Golf-Cart-Driven-Into-Pond-Gate? The one where everyone involved was completely and utterly wasted beyond recognition? Yes, well, in case you were so drunk you forgot, you were one of the three main culprits involved. When Phoenix McAllister drove it into the lake it only happened because you were being a drunken fool and putting him off driving. And once we were in the lake you were too drunk to swim out, McAllister dived back in to drag your sorry ass to land before you drowned.

So, regardless of who anyone considers the face of F1RWRS, the sport has a hard drinking culture. And that's the way it is.

Kay Lon wrote:And? That made headlines, you and your team did not. Does anyone remember what your team did - oh wait, I do: yours was the only car to actually finish that did so outside the points! Nobody will talk about that in one year from then on, whereas my actions that day will live alongside my many successes forever. I am the star here, don't you forget that you drunken bathplug.

FMecha wrote:This is becaming the F1RWRS Slate, in my opinion

RealRacingRoots wrote:

FMecha wrote:This is becaming the F1RWRS Slate, in my opinion

Kostas, where is that F1R Forum upgrade!

Oh, and I'm okay with this.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Hey guys, I heard there was some wild partying with a free flowing supply of booze a few days ago? Why wasn't I notified of this?

Daniel Melrose wrote:Because Phillippe conveniently forgot to tell us about it. Next time, I'll make sure he notifies us first before his next drunken party.

Nathan McKane wrote:If these people are the faces of the F1RWRS, then oh dear. I'm not sure if I should be scared of these guys when they are drunk or sober on or off-track. If any of you need a designated driver, give me a call. Idiots..

Kay Lon wrote:Do not worry, neither of them is a "face of F1RWRS". The face of this series is me, Kay Lon, the Best In The World™ at what I do. I make and break the TV ratings, millions watch to either see me succeed or fail. Entire newspapers have dedicated themselves to destroying or hyping me. I am THE man in this place. Although I must agree with them, Nicolas really should have told us that there was something going down.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Remember Golf-Cart-Driven-Into-Pond-Gate? The one where everyone involved was completely and utterly wasted beyond recognition? Yes, well, in case you were so drunk you forgot, you were one of the three main culprits involved. When Phoenix McAllister drove it into the lake it only happened because you were being a drunken fool and putting him off driving. And once we were in the lake you were too drunk to swim out, McAllister dived back in to drag your sorry ass to land before you drowned.

So, regardless of who anyone considers the face of F1RWRS, the sport has a hard drinking culture. And that's the way it is.

Kay Lon wrote:And? That made headlines, you and your team did not. Does anyone remember what your team did - oh wait, I do: yours was the only car to actually finish that did so outside the points! Nobody will talk about that in one year from then on, whereas my actions that day will live alongside my many successes forever. I am the star here, don't you forget that you drunken bathplug.

Daniel Melrose wrote:Why anyone hasn't got a permanent gagging order on your no-talent ass yet is beyond me. You think YOU'RE the face of the F1RWRS? Mate, half the field are more prolific than you. Hell, even Mirko Bosevic is better than you, and he's been out of a drive for the best part of the last decade. But I always felt he was underrated anyway.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Hey guys, I heard there was some wild partying with a free flowing supply of booze a few days ago? Why wasn't I notified of this?

Daniel Melrose wrote:Because Phillippe conveniently forgot to tell us about it. Next time, I'll make sure he notifies us first before his next drunken party.

Nathan McKane wrote:If these people are the faces of the F1RWRS, then oh dear. I'm not sure if I should be scared of these guys when they are drunk or sober on or off-track. If any of you need a designated driver, give me a call. Idiots..

Kay Lon wrote:Do not worry, neither of them is a "face of F1RWRS". The face of this series is me, Kay Lon, the Best In The World™ at what I do. I make and break the TV ratings, millions watch to either see me succeed or fail. Entire newspapers have dedicated themselves to destroying or hyping me. I am THE man in this place. Although I must agree with them, Nicolas really should have told us that there was something going down.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Remember Golf-Cart-Driven-Into-Pond-Gate? The one where everyone involved was completely and utterly wasted beyond recognition? Yes, well, in case you were so drunk you forgot, you were one of the three main culprits involved. When Phoenix McAllister drove it into the lake it only happened because you were being a drunken fool and putting him off driving. And once we were in the lake you were too drunk to swim out, McAllister dived back in to drag your sorry ass to land before you drowned.

So, regardless of who anyone considers the face of F1RWRS, the sport has a hard drinking culture. And that's the way it is.

Kay Lon wrote:And? That made headlines, you and your team did not. Does anyone remember what your team did - oh wait, I do: yours was the only car to actually finish that did so outside the points! Nobody will talk about that in one year from then on, whereas my actions that day will live alongside my many successes forever. I am the star here, don't you forget that you drunken bathplug.

Daniel Melrose wrote:Why anyone hasn't got a permanent gagging order on your no-talent ass yet is beyond me. You think YOU'RE the face of the F1RWRS? Mate, half the field are more prolific than you. Hell, even Mirko Bosevic is better than you, and he's been out of a drive for the best part of the last decade. But I always felt he was underrated anyway.

Kay Lon wrote:Yeah, you shouldn't be talking, buddy. Your star is dropping faster than a football player in the penalty box! The only thing people know you for these days is "your" team - we all know Jens Marquardt is actually pulling the strings there - and completely blowing in the last races, starting to turn into Jack Christopherson 2.0. Wait I am sorry for that, that is too harsh on you. Anyway, just know your role, shut your mouth and be grateful that I will be carrying your sorry rear to success in that Nürburgring non-championship race.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Hey guys, I heard there was some wild partying with a free flowing supply of booze a few days ago? Why wasn't I notified of this?

Daniel Melrose wrote:Because Phillippe conveniently forgot to tell us about it. Next time, I'll make sure he notifies us first before his next drunken party.

Nathan McKane wrote:If these people are the faces of the F1RWRS, then oh dear. I'm not sure if I should be scared of these guys when they are drunk or sober on or off-track. If any of you need a designated driver, give me a call. Idiots..

Kay Lon wrote:Do not worry, neither of them is a "face of F1RWRS". The face of this series is me, Kay Lon, the Best In The World™ at what I do. I make and break the TV ratings, millions watch to either see me succeed or fail. Entire newspapers have dedicated themselves to destroying or hyping me. I am THE man in this place. Although I must agree with them, Nicolas really should have told us that there was something going down.

Alasdair Lindsay wrote:Remember Golf-Cart-Driven-Into-Pond-Gate? The one where everyone involved was completely and utterly wasted beyond recognition? Yes, well, in case you were so drunk you forgot, you were one of the three main culprits involved. When Phoenix McAllister drove it into the lake it only happened because you were being a drunken fool and putting him off driving. And once we were in the lake you were too drunk to swim out, McAllister dived back in to drag your sorry ass to land before you drowned.

So, regardless of who anyone considers the face of F1RWRS, the sport has a hard drinking culture. And that's the way it is.

Kay Lon wrote:And? That made headlines, you and your team did not. Does anyone remember what your team did - oh wait, I do: yours was the only car to actually finish that did so outside the points! Nobody will talk about that in one year from then on, whereas my actions that day will live alongside my many successes forever. I am the star here, don't you forget that you drunken bathplug.

Daniel Melrose wrote:Why anyone hasn't got a permanent gagging order on your no-talent ass yet is beyond me. You think YOU'RE the face of the F1RWRS? Mate, half the field are more prolific than you. Hell, even Mirko Bosevic is better than you, and he's been out of a drive for the best part of the last decade. But I always felt he was underrated anyway.

Kay Lon wrote:Yeah, you shouldn't be talking, buddy. Your star is dropping faster than a football player in the penalty box! The only thing people know you for these days is "your" team - we all know Jens Marquardt is actually pulling the strings there - and completely blowing in the last races, starting to turn into Jack Christopherson 2.0. Wait I am sorry for that, that is too harsh on you. Anyway, just know your role, shut your mouth and be grateful that I will be carrying your sorry rear to success in that Nürburgring non-championship race.

Nathan McKane wrote:I'm not surprised if Kay is a little drunk right now, he is having issues getting his sports right. And if we all knew our roles, then we wouldn't be drinking and driving. I can't imagine how much of a PR nightmare you all are, look at the tabloids going nuts at Pippa. One bad drink from all of you and this series goes down the drain. In which it won't be my fault.

Wizzie wrote:Oh and can anyone confirm or deny the rumours that Bombardier are about to become the title sponsors of ArrowTech with the reports that Prince Falik is on the verge of selling his stake in the team?

Wizzie wrote:Oh and can anyone confirm or deny the rumours that Bombardier are about to become the title sponsors of ArrowTech with the reports that Prince Falik is on the verge of selling his stake in the team?

The Fox wrote:Everything they make is delayed and too expensive, so, no.

I have no idea what Mr Falik's intentions are with his 30% of the team.

FMecha wrote:Mecha's publicocrap/teaser for 2015... (sorry if I have to steal your idea, kostas)

kostas22 wrote:

FMecha wrote:Mecha's publicocrap/teaser for 2015... (sorry if I have to steal your idea, kostas)

Scuderia Alitalia's publicocrap is better than yours

FMecha wrote:

kostas22 wrote:

FMecha wrote:Mecha's publicocrap/teaser for 2015... (sorry if I have to steal your idea, kostas)

Scuderia Alitalia's publicocrap is better than yours

Mecha's teaser is completely done in Paint and GP2Edit preview function, hence explaining the rejectfulness of our teaser.

The F1 Newsbase wrote:Cannon makes comeback with Autodynamics
Damon Cannon, the former CR Motorsport and SOTL driver in the Formula One Rejects World Race Series (F1RWRS) has put pen to paper on a contract to become a driver of the Red Bull Autodynamics Grand Prix squad, a new team debuting in the F1RWRS next season. A press conference will take place tonight where Cannon will be presented as Autodynamics's second driver. Cannon will also take part in a Q & A session, which is expected to be interesting, considering the torrid time he had whilst driving for SOTL. With Dean O'Lauchlan in the other seat, Autodynamics has managed to assemble an experienced driver pairing which should provide a firm footing for this fledging team next season.

kostas22 wrote:Don't you see what RBAGP are doing here? It's HRT all over again. They've taken two drivers who've had a break from racing at the top level back to the sport, one of which is a driver with a reasonable reputation and the other a pay driver with a single season's experience. Can't be a good sign for their competitiveness

JeremyMcClean wrote:

kostas22 wrote:Don't you see what RBAGP are doing here? It's HRT all over again. They've taken two drivers who've had a break from racing at the top level back to the sport, one of which is a driver with a reasonable reputation and the other a pay driver with a single season's experience. Can't be a good sign for their competitiveness

Be thankful they didn't ruin the careers of two reasonably reputable careers like "Lotus" did in 2010

kostas22 wrote:

JeremyMcClean wrote:

kostas22 wrote:Don't you see what RBAGP are doing here? It's HRT all over again. They've taken two drivers who've had a break from racing at the top level back to the sport, one of which is a driver with a reasonable reputation and the other a pay driver with a single season's experience. Can't be a good sign for their competitiveness

Be thankful they didn't ruin the careers of two reasonably reputable careers like "Lotus" did in 2010

That's what we tried to do with David Koczo and Dave Simpson

Daniel Melrose wrote:I have made the decision to delay the opening of the consultancy firm until 2016 but instead MRT would like to offer a technical partnership with Autodynamics for 2015. And no, there's absolutely no truth to the rumours that Simpson are running a naturally aspirated version of the P89 next year as BMW's second works team. Where the hell did you get that idea from?

Autosport wrote:Jones: "Melrose needs to grow some balls"

The fascinating exchange between Castrol Jones Racing owner Sammy Jones and his driver Daniel Melrose continued today on the eve of the Japanese Grand Prix, with Melrose stating that he intends to postpone his consultancy plans until 2016, but continue with the establishment of a technical partnership with new for 2015 team Autodynamics GP. Jones' reaction to this statement has been clear, as he told journalist when entering the Fuji paddock,

"I've said it all along, my position is clear on the matter. Daniel needs to drop his proposals for his consultancy firm because we feel it will compromise his position in the team next year. What he's come out with today is just waffle. He's side-stepping the issue and for me that isn't good enough. He needs to grow some balls, be decisive on the matter and state clearly what he wants to do. He can either pursue his plans for technical partnerships and consultancy, which I have a hunch he intends to do, or he can forget about them and help take CJR to the front of the grid for 2015. It really is his choice. I won't be prepared to take this soft-touch 'maybe' as an answer though. He needs to be a big boy and make a real decision for a change."

All of this still leaves CJR's 2015 driver line-up in the air, as it seems the two drivers are a long way from agreeing their respective futures, but it is known that should Melrose decide to leave Jones' team, then Italian rookie Rosco Vantini will almost certainly take his seat. When asked about this, Jones had this to add,

"Yeah we're still in touch with Rosco, I think he's an exciting prospect for the future. Obviously I've always preferred having experience in the main team's line-up, but as I've said multiple times before, it's entirely down to Melrose if he wants to stay or go. We'd love to have Rosco on board in a race seat, but that will only happen if Daniel decides to leave, because ultimately I highly value his input and experience. When we had Chris Dagnall in the team, you could see how much benefit it was to us, so it's a no brainer that we want Daniel there. But if he goes, then we'd be delighted to welcome Rosco into the team and hopefully provide him with the car to take Castrol Jones Racing to the top."

Autosport wrote:Melrose tears up Jones Contract

Extraordinary scenes took place on the eve of the Japanese Grand Prix as Daniel Melrose tore up his Jones Racing contract for 2015 as speculation mounted he may head back to MRT a year earlier than planned. The disagreement between he and Sammy Jones over MRT's plans for a technical partnership with Autodyanics GP for 2015 before opening up a consultancy firm for 2016.

"I have the upmost respect for Sammy and what he's done over the years and this was a difficult decision for me." said Daniel Melrose upon the announcement. "But at the end of the day I've got my team to worry about as well and I made a choice that was the best for business."

As to what his plans for 2015 are, he said he'll wait and see how the cards fall into place elsewhere on the grid. "Whilst the easy option would be for me to simply go back to my team, I already have two fantastic drivers in Rhys and Phillippe signed up for next year and I intend to honour their contracts for 2015. ArrowTech seems like an attractive option again now that the Fox is back in majority control and I do still owe Dave (Simspon) for all those years of service at BMW back in Formula One. But I'll be keeping all my options open depending on who goes where and who's willing to place offers on the table."

Klon wrote:

JeremyMcClean, March 31st, 2012 wrote:5 bucks says Melrose leaves Jones by the end of the season

I call that bet.

James Davies wrote:Aw, for bathplugs sake, now that's another driver people are gonna want instead of me. I won a race, dammit! I think I deserve better than a car that can't even make it out of pre-qualifying!

Aerond wrote:Japanese GP should be run over the course of the weekend, me announces.

Aerond wrote:Japanese GP should be run over the course of the weekend, me announces.

Phoenix wrote:

Aerond wrote:Japanese GP should be run over the course of the weekend, me announces.

Glad you won't be too busy doing gigs and eating noodles this weekend

Wizzie wrote:

Phoenix wrote:

Aerond wrote:Japanese GP should be run over the course of the weekend, me announces.

Glad you won't be too busy doing gigs and eating noodles this weekend

Oh man, if only the FIA president was as cool as that. Seriously, who red flags a race for 10 minutes so the race director can get popcorn and a coke?