F1 - 2007 season - includes spoilers
F1 - 2007 season - includes spoilers
Well, this has to be the closest start to any F1 season I can remember. So I thought I start a new thread .....
The top 4 drivers are unbelievably close on points, there are maybe 3 or 4 teams who can develop their way to true podium potential and lets not forget the unreal talent of Hamilton.
Barcelona in a few hours - looks like Ferrari's and McLarens top drivers are on the lighter fuel loads whilst Raikonen and Hamilton are going to be pitting a few laps later. From the reports yesterday, it looks as if it is a track where a pass is only possible in the pits - I reckon that could play into Hamiltons hands .... go on son! (why the f*ck they have circuits where you can't overtake is beyond me )
Interesting to see how the new chicane at the beginning of the start straight will set the cars up for a potential overtaking maneuver..... lets see
The top 4 drivers are unbelievably close on points, there are maybe 3 or 4 teams who can develop their way to true podium potential and lets not forget the unreal talent of Hamilton.
Barcelona in a few hours - looks like Ferrari's and McLarens top drivers are on the lighter fuel loads whilst Raikonen and Hamilton are going to be pitting a few laps later. From the reports yesterday, it looks as if it is a track where a pass is only possible in the pits - I reckon that could play into Hamiltons hands .... go on son! (why the f*ck they have circuits where you can't overtake is beyond me )
Interesting to see how the new chicane at the beginning of the start straight will set the cars up for a potential overtaking maneuver..... lets see
Last edited by jon b on Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:32 am, edited 1 time in total.
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[quote="jon b"]
. . . . . . . why the f*ck they have circuits where you can't overtake is beyond me
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Because if they forced circuits to change the layout so that overtaking could take place, and dropped circuits from the calendar that didn't, then Monaco would have to go and there's no way that's going to happen.
Monaco would probably have to knock down buildings or fill in some of the harbour and I can't see them doing that so I reckon the rules are written to allow them to comply.
Saying that, however, their pit lane is nowhere near ideal at Monaco and they get away with it whereas other tracks are pulled up on the facilities they offer.
One rule for one and one rule for the rest I suppose.
Bernie Rules OK!
. . . . . . . why the f*ck they have circuits where you can't overtake is beyond me
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Because if they forced circuits to change the layout so that overtaking could take place, and dropped circuits from the calendar that didn't, then Monaco would have to go and there's no way that's going to happen.
Monaco would probably have to knock down buildings or fill in some of the harbour and I can't see them doing that so I reckon the rules are written to allow them to comply.
Saying that, however, their pit lane is nowhere near ideal at Monaco and they get away with it whereas other tracks are pulled up on the facilities they offer.
One rule for one and one rule for the rest I suppose.
Bernie Rules OK!
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Agreed re Monaco - its a show piece for all the beautiful people
But is there really any excuse anywhere else? Take Barcelona - not a good reputation for overtaking yet, due to Alonso, F1 has really taken off.
I was in Barcelona the F1 weekend in 1999 - it was crazy but no one, and i mean no one, seemed to be watching it on TV anywhere - we missed the whole race.
Yep Ecclestone is looking to max revenues through publicity and, very importantly, tv rights world wide - exploiting new markets. Trouble is the older circuits need to up their games to try and aid overtaking moves
But is there really any excuse anywhere else? Take Barcelona - not a good reputation for overtaking yet, due to Alonso, F1 has really taken off.
I was in Barcelona the F1 weekend in 1999 - it was crazy but no one, and i mean no one, seemed to be watching it on TV anywhere - we missed the whole race.
Yep Ecclestone is looking to max revenues through publicity and, very importantly, tv rights world wide - exploiting new markets. Trouble is the older circuits need to up their games to try and aid overtaking moves
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Was a pretty good race today but not much really going on. Good result for Hamilton, only a matter of time before the first win.
The Herman Tilke designed circuits are odd in so far as they don't offer overtaking opportunities. What F1 really needs to liven things up is a race in London
Ben
The Herman Tilke designed circuits are odd in so far as they don't offer overtaking opportunities. What F1 really needs to liven things up is a race in London
Ben
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Agreed
Though that new circuit in spain looked interesting around the harbour
Dull race but warming up for a good title race
The Ferraris seemed bloody quick today - nice to see Coultard getting a good car under him
Though that new circuit in spain looked interesting around the harbour
Dull race but warming up for a good title race
The Ferraris seemed bloody quick today - nice to see Coultard getting a good car under him
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[quote="jon b"]
... nice to see Coultard getting a good car under him ...
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... powerd by Austrian money
... nice to see Coultard getting a good car under him ...
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... powerd by Austrian money
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[quote="jon b"]
... nice to see Coultard getting a good car under him ...
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... powerd by Austrian money
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And British know how !
More I think about yesterday's race the more I can't understand why it was not boring to watch, yet somehow it wasn't. Despite the lack of overtaking their always seemed to be something going on.
Ben
[quote="jon b"]
... nice to see Coultard getting a good car under him ...
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... powerd by Austrian money
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And British know how !
More I think about yesterday's race the more I can't understand why it was not boring to watch, yet somehow it wasn't. Despite the lack of overtaking their always seemed to be something going on.
Ben
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I watched most of it at x30 - it just whizzed by!
From past experience, this is usually the best way to watch the Spanish GP...
From past experience, this is usually the best way to watch the Spanish GP...
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What about those wing mirrors on the Ferrari - Oh Bruce won't have seen that
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No, but I did notice the moustache on the McLaren...
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Yes it is... has some really fast corners.
Its Monaco this weekend. As its just a showpiece precession I reckon Hamilton has a good chance of winning IF he can get pole
Anyone know whether he raced there in his GP2 days?
Its Monaco this weekend. As its just a showpiece precession I reckon Hamilton has a good chance of winning IF he can get pole
Anyone know whether he raced there in his GP2 days?
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Apparently Hamilton has only ever won in races at Monaco so should be interesting.
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...and crashed in practice yesterday...
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Just wait for the moment when Hamilton gets it wrong! More than once and the British press will be down his throat.
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