Grand Prix Rejects

Pippa Mann wrote:I blame that (Homer) Simpson for damaging my suspension and therefore causing my unfortunate crash with Respati. Maybe I should have taken a leaf out of Damon Hill's book, when he quit the Aussie GP in 1994, but I saw red mist. But maybe too, Respati should have just let me pass sooner if he knew I had a broken suspension, I might have then not collected him when it finally gave up the ghost...

Sammy Jones wrote:What an excellent race for us! Both myself and Chris suffered a few setbacks during the race, but overall, our pace was strong and our strategy was sound, and we reaped the benefits with a double points finish. I'm happy for Chris because he really needed this result today, the only pity being that neither of us could hold onto a podium place during those crazy last few laps, but with the front runners bunched like they were, the top 3 places really could have been anyone's. Now we're looking forward to rounding off the German part of the season, and hopefully with another strong performance!

Damon Cannon wrote:The less said about my race the better. 35 seconds behind the next car! I may as well not bothered to turn up, if I knew my mount would effectivly desert me after finally getting through qualifying.

Jari Kekkonen wrote:Hopefully we shall do better in the next race. Great effort from Martins! He's looking like a great driver! Unlike the monstrosity known as Nicolas Steele! HAH!

Nicolas Steele wrote:

East Londoner wrote:Just a note, what engines does CR use, and what version of Hockenhiem was used, the short version, the long version or the pre-2002 version.

Daniel Martins said:

It was not what we expected. Couldn't improve on the set up. Hope next race goes better and that we can score some points.

Barii Mori wrote:Well i should be happy at getting a point, but I am not. Went off the track twice avoiding bits of rubbish left by some female driver who should have gone into the pits and retired rather then race around at the back and crash out anyway and to the idiot driver who was not looking where he was going as he came back on the track, causing me to brake hard and flat spot my tyres a little, you both know who you are. Still on the positive side the upgrades seemed to have made us more competive this race, so hopefully we will be more so the next race.

Updatesport wrote:O'Lauchlan to drive for Minardi?

Rumour has it that Dean O'Lauchlan is on the verge of signing a deal with the Australian Minardi outfit but neither Dean O'Lauchlan or Minardi owner and driver Dave Simpson were avaliable for comment.

The rumours stemmed off the back of reports that Australian Minardi was in dire straights at the end of last season after Ford pulled out at the last minute until Shell and MRT owner Daniel Melrose stepped in at the 11th hour with free BMW engines and Shell sponsorship with O'Lauchlan Motorsport being an effective satllite operation for MRT making a merger between the two teams seem logical.

On hearing the reports Daniel Melrose said that he "wouldn't mind the merger happening but he will have no influence in the matter."

Autosport wrote:MELROSE: M3 a disappointment

Despite scoring a thrid place at the last race at Hockenheim Daniel Melrose described the MRT M3 as a "disappointment". "The M3 has a far too narrow operating range espcially with the masses of understeer the car has on full fuel loads. We tried a few minor setup changes at Hockenheim for my car which resulted in high-speed oversteer but it was more comfortable compared to the way it was before. I feel sorry for Jeroen though as in his first full season of top-flight motorsport he has to deal with a car which I believe is more difficult to drive than the BMW F1.08 I drove a few years ago in Formula One. Hopefully it won't affect his chances of achieving his dream of Formula One though since I have been in contact with Peter Sauber who's a friend of mine and he's considering putting him in a testing role either this season or next season."

the Generic Times wrote:Minardi shocks F1RWRS paddock with new car.
The OzJet Minardi team has recently been rebranded to European Aviation Minardi and were scheduled to just unveil a new livery. However, they introduced a new, 2010 spec car to replace the 2005 spec car that they used for the past two years. Our sources suggest this was originally the car built specifically to accomodate the Ford engines the team were to use until they backed out at the 11th hour. The livery is based on the BMW M3 GT2 Art car that raced at Le Mans in 2010, which hints to an increased involvement in the team from BMW.

Daniel Martins wrote:Again first in pre-qualifying! We hope that, this time, we can follow it with a good qualifying. In a non related note, when I look myself in the mirror I see Rosberg when he used to drive for Williams. Can't understand why... Also, I am happy for my team mate having qualified as well. A strong weekend awaits ArrowTech!

Shizuka wrote:Another DNPQ!? Really?

Manx-Anglo-Nippon Racing sympthises with Hagane Shizuka - Douglas realises that he doesn't always make it. Last time, he didn't qualify and even failed totally in the Aguri Suzuki Cup. Well, good luck in the Suzuki Cup, Shizuka-san.

Shizuka wrote:Another DNPQ!? Really?

Nathanael Spencer wrote:After the last race, I thought we'd had a breakthrough, oh well back to the drawing board. Also, I am sorry to the other F1RWRS competitors for spraying them all with cider the other week. I like to celebrate my victories ;D.

Sammy Jones wrote:Well all I can say is I'm really glad we could secure another double points finish in what was by all accounts an unbelievably crazy race. I'm rather annoyed being 4 laps down after the pit for repairs, but on the other hand, delighted for Chris who took a great podium. Whilst the drivers championship is already looking like turning into a two-horse race, I'm satisfied so far with the progress made by the team as a whole in the constructors championship. We now lie third, and with continued good performance, I think we can be confident of securing a much more favourable position by the end of the season in comparison to last year.

Barii Mori wrote:Another race and another DNQ, the car handled like a brick on wheels that was being driven by an wind up elastic band. 4 races and although we have scored 3 times in 8 races, you have to think where we would have come in the races where my team mate really did not have much in the way of competition of running near last. This race although he scored points, it was a case of stay on the track and score points. The fact that the Honda engine expired a few laps before the end shows that the team have a long way to go. We are one quarter distance into the season and the Phoenix Mugen Honda was a delightful car that got me 3 fastest laps (which makes me equal first and in a fastest laps by races, makes me the number one driver with fastest laps in 30% of my races), a pole and a podium but the Super Aguri Phoenix Honda is in a word, crap. With a engine that is underpowered by Austin Allegero standards. My sponsors are unhappy at the team and are already having words with some of the single car teams like Prospec and Kahama Motor Sport. No more questions.

dr-baker wrote:

Shizuka wrote:Another DNPQ!? Really?

Manx-Anglo-Nippon Racing sympthises with Hagane Shizuka - Douglas realises that he doesn't always make it. Last time, he didn't qualify and even failed totally in the Aguri Suzuki Cup. Well, good luck in the Suzuki Cup, Shizuka-san.

Shizuka wrote:

dr-baker wrote:

Shizuka wrote:Another DNPQ!? Really?

Manx-Anglo-Nippon Racing sympthises with Hagane Shizuka - Douglas realises that he doesn't always make it. Last time, he didn't qualify and even failed totally in the Aguri Suzuki Cup. Well, good luck in the Suzuki Cup, Shizuka-san.

Were there any indications of the Suzuki Cup being held, or I just fell asleep during it?

the Masked Lapwing wrote:RACE #4 - NURBURGRING
Qualifying (Yes, I know I haven't done the AS Cup yet, I'll do it afterwards):

Jari Kekkonen wrote:Next time, try not to smash into the back of my car.

Damon Cannon wrote:What a trainwreck of a race that was! Nice to survive everything and get my first point on the board.

Richie White wrote:All I have to say is GO HOME, F1RWS ORGANISERS! I clearly qualified ahead of Lon, then had it taken away, meaning I failed to pre-qualify AGAIN!. Is this some sort of action against Group Lotus?

Wilhelm Krautmeir (brother and manager) wrote:Following this string of poor performances on the part of Jeroen, he has taken the decision to voluntarily bow out of MRT at the end of the season. He has made it clear that he will still take the rest of the season seriously, but that the focus is on next year. About Jeroen's future, there are already well-advanced plans between a consortium of German companies and a major company already involved in motorsport. We are set to announce more news after the next race.

Daniel Melrose wrote:In light of developing news I would like to personally wish Jeroen the best of luck in whatever endevour he goes for after this season. However for the time being we will work with Jeroen to the high standard we have always done as we try to dig the team out of the early season rut we've seem to have gotten ourselves into.

The Generic Times wrote:Zimmer in Trouble at HRT
Frank Zimmer is looking at getting the axe if his performances don't improve. The Australian has been with NAB-HRT since he and his brother merged their two teams, but Zimmer has sold his stake in the team to Mark Skaife to concentrate on racing. After Jeroen Krautmeir announced his departure from MRT at the end of the season, Zimmer has been linked with the vacant seat for 2013. Zimmer was unavailable for comment, but teammate Rhys Davies said "I hope he doesn't leave, he's been helpful in getting used to these cars, and it's not often that I can beat a teammate!"

the Masked Lapwing wrote:

The Generic Times wrote:Zimmer in Trouble at HRT
Frank Zimmer is looking at getting the axe if his performances don't improve. The Australian has been with NAB-HRT since he and his brother merged their two teams, but Zimmer has sold his stake in the team to Mark Skaife to concentrate on racing. After Jeroen Krautmeir announced his departure from MRT at the end of the season, Zimmer has been linked with the vacant seat for 2013. Zimmer was unavailable for comment, but teammate Rhys Davies said "I hope he doesn't leave, he's been helpful in getting used to these cars, and it's not often that I can beat a teammate!"

Jari Kekkonen wrote:Don't tell my team manager, Jeremy, but I'm also looking for a better drive as well. Could you hire me? Thanks.

Trueba to drop Roda?
Some recent rumors have declared that, due to latest disappointing results of Italian driver Giovanni Roda in these 4 races of the F1RWRS championship, coming-from-Marche Trueba Racing Team would be likely to drop him. Roda hasn't certainlty achieved remarkable performances: till from the beginning of 2012 F1RWRS season, there were 4 DNQs and only a placement in one race (16° position). "I admit that our latest races were not as satisfactory as we expected for our boys - has said Trueba's president, Giancarlo Scaglietti - due too to some defaillances of our cars. Now I would not doubt of my drivers; I am sure that Giovanni will do better and better in next races, while Jung has a solid reputation in the team, seen his talent and his performances. Surely we expected a more competitive Trueba".

Giovanni Roda wrote:I will not take excuses but when I was on my hotlap a bunny crossed me the road...

Barii Mori wrote:Well glad that me and Phoenix were so high up on the time sheets in practice, hope we can continue this performance in qualifying and the race. The car did feel better esp at Eau Rouge. No I do not care about the tiny snail cup, just use it as a test session to test new parts...

Jari Kekkonen wrote:HAH! You think you're better than me, Nick? Well, laugh no more! You can't even qualify! You can't even win in the Aguri Suzuki cup! What you have to say to that???

Nicolas Steele wrote:>:(