F1RWRS -- 2015 Season - ROTY voting!!!

[Aerospeed]

ALITALIA BLAMED FOR POWER OUTAGE AT TASMAN GP
With 10 laps to go, it seemed like a normal finish for the first race of the 2015 F1RWRS season. All of the sudden, the power around the area went out, and the race was red flagged until the power went back on.

Some teams have already gone out to blame the Spanish team for the issues, since they did not qualify for the race, and were likely out for revenge against everyone in the league, or maybe team boss Alasdair Lindsay had one too many stereos runnkng at the teams' local barbeque. Whatever the case, we did find some evidence; an electricity bill for all the teams, showing Alitalia's team as the first since they had to pay the most: One Million Australian Dollars. Second was Jones with a 500,000 tab, and ArrowTech was third with 300,000. It was signed by a "D Melrose" and the writing appears shaky. Nonetheless, it has appeared that Alitalia is the cause for this strange occurence.

Written by M. Oron

THE FOX LABELS DE BOCK AS A "MONKEY"
Following a collision which involved Gillet driver Thomas de Bock spinning and bumping ArrowTech driver Mirko Bosevic, The Fox has claimed it has affected Bosevic"s performance in the race. "He was running well up to that point, then de Bock comes in and nearly takes him out of the race. Then Bosevic complains that the car has some vibrations, and before you know it, we get overtaken by a backmarker. We're thankful we're in the points, though we have reasons to believe that a podium finish was at the works." The Fox then went on a rant calling out his critics, claiming that ArrowTech would protest any move against them, saying that "They're all bastards!"

[RonDenisDeletraz]

Spoiler Alert

Very happy about this 5th place result, the car felt really great and I really enjoyed the whole race. It is probably the longest race I have ever done in my career as I am used to sprint races but I still think that I drove quite well. The whole Boxtel team is great and I was able to beat a former champion in identical equipment. Hoping for more points at the next race.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Spoiler Alert

Very happy about this 5th place result, the car felt really great and I really enjoyed the whole race. It is probably the longest race I have ever done in my career as I am used to sprint races but I still think that I drove quite well. The whole Boxtel team is great and I was able to beat a former champion in identical equipment. Hoping for more points at the next race.

Holy crap. That's probably the longest any of your characters has spoken for

[RonDenisDeletraz]

Spoiler Alert

Very happy about this 5th place result, the car felt really great and I really enjoyed the whole race. It is probably the longest race I have ever done in my career as I am used to sprint races but I still think that I drove quite well. The whole Boxtel team is great and I was able to beat a former champion in identical equipment. Hoping for more points at the next race.

Holy crap. That's probably the longest any of your characters has spoken for

I would assume it is, to be honest Jason Hamilton is the only character that is meant to not talk much.

[Shizuka]

If Van Dycke underperforms again, I'll need a new test driver... would Daniel Martins or Jesus Plaza join?

[TomWazzleshaw]

If Van Dycke underperforms again, I'll need a new test driver... would Daniel Martins or Jesus Plaza join?

Plaza signed for Kamaha several weeks ago and Martins is the official Sunshine third driver as Yuka Katayama doesn't qualify for a superlicense yet.

[RonDenisDeletraz]

Who was it that I said was going to be put in the second Autodynamics seat when O'Lauchlan gets sacked.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Who was it that I said was going to be put in the second Autodynamics seat when O'Lauchlan gets sacked.

For the record, MRT have absolutely no intention of defending O'Lauchlan when he loses his seat. It's the muppet's own fault anyway

[RonDenisDeletraz]

Who was it that I said was going to be put in the second Autodynamics seat when O'Lauchlan gets sacked?

For the record, MRT have absolutely no intention of defending O'Lauchlan when he loses his seat. It's the muppet's own fault anyway

Yes, being two and a half seconds of the pace of your teammate is one of the quickest ways to lose your job

[TomWazzleshaw]

Who was it that I said was going to be put in the second Autodynamics seat when O'Lauchlan gets sacked?

For the record, MRT have absolutely no intention of defending O'Lauchlan when he loses his seat. It's the muppet's own fault anyway

Yes, being two and a half seconds of the pace of your teammate is one of the quickest ways to lose your job

He did alright whilst at HRT last year though. Probably because he was up against Davies who had already well and truly given up by that point

[Shizuka]

Plaza signed for Kamaha several weeks ago and Martins is the official Sunshine third driver as Yuka Katayama doesn't qualify for a superlicense yet.

Well, we'll see how things turn out then.

[pasta_maldonado]

Who was it that I said was going to be put in the second Autodynamics seat when O'Lauchlan gets sacked?

For the record, MRT have absolutely no intention of defending O'Lauchlan when he loses his seat. It's the muppet's own fault anyway

Yes, being two and a half seconds of the pace of your teammate is one of the quickest ways to lose your job

Sebastian Groves I beleive it was

[RonDenisDeletraz]

For the record, MRT have absolutely no intention of defending O'Lauchlan when he loses his seat. It's the muppet's own fault anyway

Yes, being two and a half seconds of the pace of your teammate is one of the quickest ways to lose your job

Sebastian Groves I beleive it was

Yes that was it.

[AndreaModa]

Foxdale in trouble
Following the DISMAL performance from the Foxdale team at yesterday's Tasman GP, rumours are abound that the team may be SCRAPPED by the end of the year. Commission President Daniel Prieto was even overheard commenting on Foxdale's situation, calling the team 'UNBELIEVABLE' and slow. With Pippa Mann likely to enjoy a good year at Aeroracing this season, it seems certain to S.H.I.T that Foxdale will go to the dogs to allow the Mann siblings to focus on their driving ambitions at teams with better prospects. After the race, Douglas Mann was seen in conversation with a number of team bosses, suggesting that the Manxman will ABANDON his own team before the 2015 season is even over.

Nicolas out of favour at MRT
Phillippe Nicolas is believed to have been on the end of an EAR-BASHING from boss Daniel Melrose last night having crashed his MRT car out of yesterday's Tasman GP in the early stages. With Rhys Davies joining the team for 2015, it's common knowledge that Melrose has made the Aussie his FAVOURITE driver in the team, with Nicolas, who nearly walked away with the 2014 drivers' title, SHUNTED back to number 2. The Frenchman has spent his entire F1RWRS career at MRT, but it seems likely that he'll have to find a drive elsewhere if he wants more success in the series.

Lindsay on verge of firing Ben Fleet
After being SMASHED in pre-qualifying by Hungarian teammate and series veteran David Koczo, it seems that Ben Fleet's future at Scuderia Alitalia may be under threat. Lindsay's driver management tactics are well known for being HARSH, but if the Scot wants his Italian-based team to progress in the series, it's inevitable that a better second driver will need to be hired, if Alitalia have a PRAYER of making it into the main qualifying session.

ArrowTech protests anger fellow teams
S.H.I.T has learnt that the numerous protests filed by the ArrowTech team over the course of yesterday's Tasman GP have INFURIATED many people within the F1RWRS paddock. An insider from another team described ArrowTech as "a bunch of big CRY-BABIES" whilst F1RWRS Commissioner Daniel Prieto is known to have told members of the ArrowTech team to SILENCE their vocal team boss, who appeared to protest incidents in the race which had no relation at all to his own team, such as Davies' aggressive move on Vantini for the lead of the race in the early stages.

[dr-baker]

Foxdale in trouble
Following the DISMAL performance from the Foxdale team at yesterday's Tasman GP, rumours are abound that the team may be SCRAPPED by the end of the year. Commission President Daniel Prieto was even overheard commenting on Foxdale's situation, calling the team 'UNBELIEVABLE' and slow. With Pippa Mann likely to enjoy a good year at Aeroracing this season, it seems certain to S.H.I.T that Foxdale will go to the dogs to allow the Mann siblings to focus on their driving ambitions at teams with better prospects. After the race, Douglas Mann was seen in conversation with a number of team bosses, suggesting that the Manxman will ABANDON his own team before the 2015 season is even over.

I haven't seen any race results or race reports yet. How on earth am I expected to respond to this when this is the only information I have to go on?!?!?!

[RonDenisDeletraz]

Foxdale in trouble
Following the DISMAL performance from the Foxdale team at yesterday's Tasman GP, rumours are abound that the team may be SCRAPPED by the end of the year. Commission President Daniel Prieto was even overheard commenting on Foxdale's situation, calling the team 'UNBELIEVABLE' and slow. With Pippa Mann likely to enjoy a good year at Aeroracing this season, it seems certain to S.H.I.T that Foxdale will go to the dogs to allow the Mann siblings to focus on their driving ambitions at teams with better prospects. After the race, Douglas Mann was seen in conversation with a number of team bosses, suggesting that the Manxman will ABANDON his own team before the 2015 season is even over.

I haven't seen any race results or race reports yet. How on earth am I expected to respond to this when this is the only information I have to go on?!?!?!

Both your cars were absolutely terrible, running last for most of the race iirc.

[Phoenix]

I have bittersweet emotions after this race. The car is a tremendous improvement, even better than I thought it would be, and certainly up to the challenge Jones and MRT will present to us this season. But our biggest concern was The Stig after that massive accident. It seems he suffered a brakes failure, just like Douglas, but with much worse consequences. Brembo, our supplier, extended its apologies to the team and promised to undergo an exhaustive revision of the brakes systems supplied to us to avoid further incidents. We can only say we're grateful for their concern and goodwill.

Well, Stiggie is fine to compete at Bathurst, where we will launch our original livery which is sure to blind people around the circuit, hehe. Many people wanted to see Tanner Jason in the car, but he's the reserve driver and he'll only compete if any of our drivers is deemed unfit to race, and The Stig, as far as we're concerned, is not. I salute all Jason fans who were eager to witness his special talents behind a high-powered and grippy F1RWRS car around one of the most iconic racetracks in the World.

And, sure enough, if Foxdale needs any kind of help from us, they shall be free to ask us in exchange for Pippa's kindness to drive for us this season.

[DemocalypseNow]

If Fleet continues to be a muppet, we will consider handing a race drive to Sebastien Groves. Thank goodness I inserted a performance clause in his contract after the first one was invalidated. He had one job to do, ONE FREAKING JOB, and he isn't doing it...

[RonDenisDeletraz]

If Fleet continues to be a muppet, we will consider handing a race drive to Sebastien Groves. Thank goodness I inserted a performance clause in his contract after the first one was invalidated. He had one job to do, ONE FREAKING JOB, and he isn't doing it...

Already beaten you to him.

[Shizuka]

Hm, Fleet could be a test driver for us then...

[DemocalypseNow]

Any other pay drivers available? That don't suck balls?

[Aerospeed]

THE FOX DEFENDS "ABSURD" PROTESTS
The Fox, majority owner of the ArrowTech team, said that his protests were still valid. "Just because Vantini's jump start didn't effect our team, it doesn't make it any less illegal. Even still, we respect the stewards' decision on that issue." When asked about sending so many protests during the race, The Fox stated that "it was a very eventful race, there was many incidents that had to be looked at." The Mouse, the brother of The Fox, and former designer for the team, now a mechanic for the team, said that he "should keep his stupid whiny mouth shut."

GROVES CLOSE TO SIGNING DEAL WITH AUTODYNAMICS
The ArrowTech test driver has recently been allowed to drive with other teams, as Groves did the same with Dofasco in 2014. When asked about the numerous other offers he had, Groves did not elaborate further, but said that "the people at the team will be pleased of their offer."

[SuperAguri]

Kamaha won't stand in Plazas way
After Hagane Shizuka said he was looking at Jesus Plaza to replace the hopeless Gio Van Dycke, Barii Mori stated that he would not stand in the way of Jesus Plaza to take a full time drive and to help out his fellow countryman, he added "Jesus Plaza is a talent, he has a podium and scored the only point for ARC in the shitebox that they produced, I think he would help Revolution DMS get out of prequalifying as Hagane has shown the new car does have some speed. However he would still be a Kamaha reserve driver and would be required to do tests and fill in if I or [Nicolas] Steele can not race.". Mexican Jesus Plaza has only ever raced for American Racing Conglomerate for the time they were in F1RWRS, they started brightly managing 3 2nd places, but last year the car could only manage a single point and 4 other finishes with 2 DNQs and 25 retirements, they were bought out by Boxtel who did not retain Jesus Plaza, and he was signed up as the Kamaha reserve driver. Revolution DMS bought out the assets but not the entry of Fat Turbo Racing ironically from Barii Mori, but as they were a new entry they struggled in their first season racking up 32 DNPQs.

[pasta_maldonado]

ALL CHANGE AT AUTODYNAMICS
A.R.S.E. understands that Australian driver Dean O'Lauchlan is to be sacked with immediate effect after a disatrous showing at the Tasman Grand Prix. O'Lauchlan's pace was alarmingly slow, which meant that neither Autodynamics car made it into Qualifying. A.R.S.E. expect Frenchman Sebastian Groves to replace O'lLuachlan.

AERORACING A DARK HORSE FOR TITLE, SAYS HERMANN MANN
A.R.S.E. Analysist and RTCC ringleader Hermann Mann expects a strong title challenge for the rejuvenated Spanish squad after a strong start to the season in Adelaide. "Zer team, they've made der huge improvementsh over der winter break, ja, and the proved they had der pashe yeshterday."

DOFASCO IN TROUBLE?
A.R.S.E. understands that Polish outifit Dofasco are in dire straits after a poor showing in Adelaide. A source within in the team rencently conferred to us that they are 'up shite creek without a paddle' anfd that he expects the team will pull out before the season ends. A.R.S.E. analysist Gary Handerson said "Their car has several aerodynamic irregularitites which contribute to, but not take away from, the overall, in essence, drag equivalent, which means that air channels around the sidepod are disrupted by unnessecary vortex locations disrupting vital plane airflow for the prime downforce equivalent." Dofasoc were horrendously off the pace in testing and in Pre-Qualifying, with many of those in the know expecting Dofasco and similar minnoiws Mecha to fail to qualify at all events. A.R.S.E. understands that Donkervoort Automobelein, the team first in the waiting list, would be eager to step in.

[The Lukas]

Unfortunately the start of the season but it was not good, but we started working on a package of improvements to the car, we hope that it will improve the team's performance

[tommykl]

OK, so De Bock caused a collision, but how did Moll do?

[AndreaModa]

OK, so De Bock caused a collision, but how did Moll do?

Moll had one of those races he occasionally has where he buggers around at the back doing nothing of note for the entire race!

You should be happy with De Bock's performance though, everyone was surprised with how well he went.

[tommykl]

OK, so De Bock caused a collision, but how did Moll do?

Moll had one of those races he occasionally has where he buggers around at the back doing nothing of note for the entire race!

You should be happy with De Bock's performance though, everyone was surprised with how well he went.

Well that's a relief Did he retire after the crash?

[Aerond]

Race results up!!

I want to ask you the best time for races, so there can be many people in like last night; having in count time differences these are my proposals:

** Friday or Saturday nights --around 11PM Spanish time
** Saturday or Sunday afternoons --around 2-4PM Spanish time (not matching real F1)

** Any other time, just propose!

[Aerond]

DGNgineering bought upgrades for 100 credits, leaving our pockets empty.

[Shizuka]

Revolution to plan for 2016 already? Or do they...?

The Tasman GP might have not been a fluke result in prequalifying for the team known as Shonan last year. It seems the car is capable of scoring at least points regularly in the PreQ cup as well as going through into qualifying proper, which is something not much - or basically: nobody - expected.
Team boss Hagane Shizuka almost pulled off the shock result by finishing fourth in prequalifying, but due to team-mate Gia Van Dycke underperforming, they couldn't move on.

Rumours already say Jesus Plaza will join the team if GVD underperforms once more, and with Marie Simon on board, it seems Revolution plans to run Simon for half the season in order to showcase her talent, so she can move up the field for a better team, so Plaza can fill-in for the remainder of the season.

Also, HS was seen at the Sunshine motorhome, about an hour after Shinobu Katayama's outburst. These two drivers are still on good terms of relation, so it's quite understandable to see the Revolution driver to cheer his compatriot after the car's underperformance.

After the first race, the doubts are still there at this backmarker team, however this year seems to be different. The team boss is now seriously planning up a better line-up and is already doing better than last year.

Also, I'm neutral on both options, I could follow the races with the afternoon option, but this wouldn't be good for others.

[AndreaModa]

I'd be happier with the friday/saturday night timeslot, but it's no big deal as far as I'm concerned!

Absolutely thrilled with our result in the race yesterday, this is our first double podium in the history of the team, hard to believe considering we've been at the forefront of the sport for pretty much our entire existence, but it's nonetheless something to be celebrated. Rosco drove a sublime race, and it was a pleasure to see him so happy afterwards. A debut podium and having led the race in the early stages is a great reward for the hard work he's put into the team so far. I have no doubt that he'll go from strength to strength over the course of the year. The first pitstop was a bit of a mix-up, Rosco was meant to go one lap longer than myself but the messages got mixed up and we ended up queuing, but ultimately we had the pace over the rest of the field for it not to matter. Only the MRT car seems quicker than us right now, though we're keeping a keen eye on the Aeroracing and Kamaha cars, I think they'll be our main competitors over the course of the year.

[the Masked Lapwing]

A win in front of the home fans is brilliant. Hopefully the team is starting to prove that the car is actually reliable for once, and we're going to go to Bathurst and hopefully pull out another result. I also hope the Simpson cars can qualify there, so Melrose can't talk to me...

[tristan1117]

I'd like to keep the Friday slot.

Now that we have already beaten ARC's entire season last year in the first race, we can focus on establishing a new identity for the team as a whole. Andrea Battani was excellent and Spencer wasn't that bad for once. Nathanael will stay in the seat until at least Round 3.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Rhys did an absolutely fantastic job to control the race but I expect a bit more respect over the radio next time. Phillippe on the other hand had an uncharacteristically off race but after giving him a small pep-talk after the race, he should be back on form for Bathurst.

I also like the Friday slot myself. Just make sure someone doesn't cut the power next time as it's not great publicity for the category

[Klon]

Rhys did an absolutely fantastic job to control the race but I expect a bit more respect over the radio next time. Phillippe on the other hand had an uncharacteristically off race but after giving him a small pep-talk after the race, he should be back on form for Bathurst.

I also like the Friday slot myself. Just make sure someone doesn't cut the power next time as it's not great publicity for the category

And we need to make sure as well that MC Hammer remembers his lines completely.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Rhys did an absolutely fantastic job to control the race but I expect a bit more respect over the radio next time. Phillippe on the other hand had an uncharacteristically off race but after giving him a small pep-talk after the race, he should be back on form for Bathurst.

I also like the Friday slot myself. Just make sure someone doesn't cut the power next time as it's not great publicity for the category

And we need to make sure as well that MC Hammer remembers his lines completely.

Ah yes. His post-race concert was absolutely horrific

Hopefully the Midnight Oil concert at the Mountain will be better

[SuperAguri]

Well I am am happy that the Kamaha cars this year did show pace, and I could have easily been 2nd and Steele could have got a point, but I am sad that Steele retired due to a 20p washer and I retired due to the transmission that was supplied to us by Yamaha, so both retirements nothing to do with Kamaha engineering. Still onwards and upwards as we will do just as well in the next race, but without the retirements.

Oh my god, the car was an absolute dog, the chassis was rubbish, which is not surprising as DPT spent pocket change on the chassis and the Daihatsu engine is about as fast as the engine they use in the Copen. It had a mixture of oversteer and understeer and I think that the car suited Mr Davies style of driving and not mine. If they do not improve the car sharpish then I will leave the team. Yes I did have a long chat with Mr Shizuka and maybe I might spend more time at the Revolution garage if DPT don't pull their finger out.

Oh magnifico, I am very very very 'appy. A podium in my first race, it is a dream. In F2RWRS I only retired twice due to the excellent Falik Arrows prepared car and my chief engineer came with me with the blessing of Prince Falik, if I race like I did last year then maybe I could win the championship. I would like to thank Sammy Jones and Prince Falik for beliving in me and for giving me the chances they did. Sammy also did a fantastic job to get 3rd to put us 2nd in the constructors championship.

Well I raced as well as I could and 13th was best I could do, I even got the 13th fastest time, I can only improve and I think points are possible. Well done to Bosevic for his 6th and a point, Arrowtech will improve from last season.

I am very happy, yes, yes, yes, Rosco did a fantastic job getting a 2nd place and Bosevic should have been 5th but that young idiot driver, Battani tapped him and span him. He should be getting a penalty, The Fox was right to make a noise. Al Faisal did okay, passing was hard but he showed glimses of talent. Next race we need bigger points.

Katayama to join the Revolution?
Shinobu Katayama was very vocal in criticising the Sunshine management and the car to a number of journalists, in the Japanese edition, she basically called Joao Lagos a man with a small package. The Tasmanian GP was a race where Katayama would normally be running in the top four, but this race she was running last most of the race. Katayama does have a performance clause in her contract so she may decide to jump before she is pushed. We did ask her directly and she said, "I think racing with [Hagane] Shizuka would be wonderful, the Revolution car would be a challenge rather then a chore that the current pile of bolts the Sunshine car is.", neither Joao Lagos or Hagane Shizuka were available for comment.

[FMecha]

Katayama, is it true that Sunshine have used team orders to favor your team-mate James "Time Lord" Davies?

I'll run the rumor mill later.

[pasta_maldonado]

Some say that he once ate a live otter, and that he beat Daniel Melrose at Formula One 2012 without using the easiest difficulty level. All we know is, he's called the Stig.