Formula 1
Rusty Roller
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Fun to watch his drives; some with magic moves others maybe questionable... but his record is outstanding. Only nine more would have been awesome.
He is a seven-times World Champion and has won 91 Grand Prix. Here's a snippet of his speech...
Michael Schumacher announces retirement - YouTube
He is a seven-times World Champion and has won 91 Grand Prix. Here's a snippet of his speech...
Michael Schumacher announces retirement - YouTube
Rusty Roller
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I haven't finished the race, it's lap 14, but if they have a camera on Kimi's car then why wasn't the replay shown???? Alonso had the corner and Kimi's end plate punctured his tire. No review? What's up with that! I know it's probably a racing indecent but why not show the replay???
Alonso made an error and stalled
Very unlike him....
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Alonso made an error and stalled
Very unlike him.....
Rusty Roller
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Couldn't agree more! Still wonder why they didn't show the indecent from Kimi's camera....
I only had heard the announcer's say he had stalled; yep it's gone. Damm
I only had heard the announcer's say he had stalled; yep it's gone. Damm
Fleet Owner
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What a shame. I was surprised he didn't even try to get back to the pits.
I guess I was a little over optimistic!
But I am very happy for Masa. He put on a good drive and earned points for his team and for himself. He has to be a happy guy today.
I guess I was a little over optimistic!
But I am very happy for Masa. He put on a good drive and earned points for his team and for himself. He has to be a happy guy today.
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My understanding is it broke lower "A" arm, and FA felt it, that is why he shut it off and he did it quiet mad.
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How can you beat the last lap at Talladega
Does F1 offer 4 wide racing? Wild wrecks?
At least a "ford" won.
I have yet been able to watch a complete F1 race, but
You (all) have sparked my interest.
Couple of questions for you F1 fanatics.
This weeks winner drives a Redbull sponsored car.
What power plant?
Could you list the different power plants and chassis
For most of the teams?
Is there a hero and nemesis in the series?
At least a "ford" won.
I have yet been able to watch a complete F1 race, but
You (all) have sparked my interest.
Couple of questions for you F1 fanatics.
This weeks winner drives a Redbull sponsored car.
What power plant?
Could you list the different power plants and chassis
For most of the teams?
Is there a hero and nemesis in the series?
Cargo Master
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Here my answer to your question.
At last I checked they didn't.
Yeah... I know I watched it this afternoon.
I'm guessing this is good.
For one... there are four Red Bull sponsored cars.
Second... I'm guessing that they're Renault powered (at least the Red Bull owned teams are).
There are numerous chassis manufacturers. I can't name them all.
As for a hero & nemesis I'm not sure there are any.
Yeah... I know I watched it this afternoon.
Second... I'm guessing that they're Renault powered (at least the Red Bull owned teams are).
There are numerous chassis manufacturers. I can't name them all.
As for a hero & nemesis I'm not sure there are any.
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Rusty Roller
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Here's some info from a previous post:
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - View Single Post - Formula 1
Mostly enjoy the races!
Five to go....
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Welcome!
Further to what the others have saidRenault 2.4l V8, rev limited to 18,000 rpms
Makes ~800hp
One of the rules of F1 is that the chassis needs to be bespoke, as such there are currently 12 teams competing, 12 different chassis'
There are currently 4 engine manufacturers (Ferrari, Mercedes, Renault and Cosworth)...
Gearboxes are often made in house to fit the teams aerodynamic requirements - although some teams do buy them from other teams.
Yes, and I am sure that they vary depending on the individual.
The majority of people typically support a "team", with Ferrari being by far the most popular team to follow (Mclaren would be the distant 2nd), and driver allegiances typically follow that.
That said, Lewis Hamilton (Mclaren driver, highly followed team) isn't that popular unless you are a BBC commentator (or British), yet Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen both drive for teams that change names as regularly as underpants and I think are both well liked.
Further to what the others have saidRenault 2.4l V8, rev limited to 18,000 rpms
Makes ~800hp
Could you list the different power plants and chassis
For most of the teams?
For most of the teams?
There are currently 4 engine manufacturers (Ferrari, Mercedes, Renault and Cosworth)...
Gearboxes are often made in house to fit the teams aerodynamic requirements - although some teams do buy them from other teams.
Is there a hero and nemesis in the series?
The majority of people typically support a "team", with Ferrari being by far the most popular team to follow (Mclaren would be the distant 2nd), and driver allegiances typically follow that.
That said, Lewis Hamilton (Mclaren driver, highly followed team) isn't that popular unless you are a BBC commentator (or British), yet Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen both drive for teams that change names as regularly as underpants and I think are both well liked.
Rusty Roller
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From Sky Sports; Drivers press conference:
Link: Alonso says Ferrari have no reason to change approach in title fight
See Video about 1\2 way down the page...
11 hours till first practice!
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Link: Alonso says Ferrari have no reason to change approach in title fight
See Video about 1\2 way down the page...
11 hours till first practice!
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Rusty Roller
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