2014 Formula One Thread

Dcocci · 10-04-2014, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

but you can't disagree ferrari has been struggling with its contender in recent seasons...

Right, but as far as the drivers go one has clearly outperformed the other.

DLSTR · 10-04-2014, 03:28 PM

No shock Vettel is leaving. He has no faith in Renault and Red Bull's design and driver program is about youth. Christian Horner flat out said they would not hire Alonso.

Kyvat and Ricciardo are the perfect pair. Daniel if he is successful will be gone in 3-5 years. Thats the Red Bull model as evidenced in Toro Rosso.

Kimi is lack luster and over paid. Massa was a better investment in terms of points and salary. The cool factor for Kimi is long gone and frankly he should go along with Alonso.

Kimi is severely over rated and has a title handed to him by Mclaren. I like Kimi but he is not in the same league as Alonso. Not many are of course.

Nice summary of today's big driver news here: http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/29487931

Titan1080 · 10-05-2014, 01:15 AM

I'm guessing we'll see boat races down the pit lane before long....

MX52Z · 10-05-2014, 01:18 AM

Man, it's a red flag on lap 3. I don't think I can stay awake much longer.

*okay, restart in ten minutes.

DLSTR · 10-05-2014, 09:05 AM

Crazy race. Lots of news out there if you didnt see it.

Here is a nice summary of the Vettel/Alonso moves etc -
Making sense of Vettel’s bombshell - and why Alonso is now in no man’s land | Features & Experts | Sky Sports Formula 1

DroneBot 3.7L · 10-05-2014, 10:41 AM

Yes..Yes... Hamilton for the win... Great race but with sad ending..

Zoren 370 · 10-05-2014, 11:37 AM

Nice to see Robert Kubika back on the driving wheel of a Ford Fiesta rally car at World European Rally. Ended up 2nd at Austrian rally.

I hope he goes back to F1 he could be a good replacement to mama's boy S.Vettel.
Just saying.

Pintsize725 · 10-05-2014, 02:53 PM

Just this today. Terrible pictures of the site are going around, but I have yet to see the video footage.

10626451_790282374363383_839733023224443336_n.jpg

ayrton88 · 10-07-2014, 10:29 AM

Prayers for Jules Bianci who had that horrendous crash at Suzuka Sunday. I read he has "diffuse ayonal injury". Apparently a serious brain injury that from what I read, 90% remain unconscious and the 10% who become conscious are severely impaired.

Pintsize725 · 10-07-2014, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayrton88

Prayers for Jules Bianci who had that horrendous crash at Suzuka Sunday. I read he has "diffuse ayonal injury". Apparently a serious brain injury that from what I read, 90% remain unconscious and the 10% who become conscious are severely impaired.

One statement I'm holding on to for some hope is: "Top Gear TV presenter Richard Hammond is a good example of a patient who made a recovery from a diffuse axonal injury and he woke up after around one week." I understand it will probably be a long and tough road back to some sense of normalcy. He is young enough and fit enough to have a fighting chance though.

MC · 10-07-2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Just this today. Terrible pictures of the site are going around, but I have yet to see the video footage.

Attachment 95277

tough to watch but here it is

LiveLeak.com - Crash Jules Bianchi Suzuka

Pintsize725 · 10-07-2014, 04:43 PM

Yeah, saw it yesterday sadly. Amazing that he wasn't decapitated.

Zoren 370 · 10-07-2014, 05:28 PM

^ how did that happen? I assume yellow caution flag was ON before this accident?

DLSTR · 10-09-2014, 11:52 PM

Alonso admits he is unsure of his place on the 2015 F1 grid | MotorSportsTalk

DLSTR · 10-09-2014, 11:53 PM

Preview 10: Russian Grand Prix | Planet F1 | Formula One | Features | Race Features

10-04-2014, 03:28 PM	#377 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21266	No shock Vettel is leaving. He has no faith in Renault and Red Bull's design and driver program is about youth. Christian Horner flat out said they would not hire Alonso. Kyvat and Ricciardo are the perfect pair. Daniel if he is successful will be gone in 3-5 years. Thats the Red Bull model as evidenced in Toro Rosso. Kimi is lack luster and over paid. Massa was a better investment in terms of points and salary. The cool factor for Kimi is long gone and frankly he should go along with Alonso. Kimi is severely over rated and has a title handed to him by Mclaren. I like Kimi but he is not in the same league as Alonso. Not many are of course. Nice summary of today's big driver news here: http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/29487931 Last edited by DLSTR; 10-04-2014 at 03:42 PM.

10-05-2014, 01:15 AM	#378 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 372	I'm guessing we'll see boat races down the pit lane before long.... __________________ 2009 370Z w/ Sport

10-05-2014, 01:18 AM	#379 (permalink)
MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 12	Man, it's a red flag on lap 3. I don't think I can stay awake much longer. okay, restart in ten minutes. Last edited by MX52Z; 10-05-2014 at 01:22 AM.*

10-05-2014, 11:37 AM	#382 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Nice to see Robert Kubika back on the driving wheel of a Ford Fiesta rally car at World European Rally. Ended up 2nd at Austrian rally. I hope he goes back to F1 he could be a good replacement to mama's boy S.Vettel. Just saying. Last edited by Zoren 370; 10-05-2014 at 11:40 AM.

10-05-2014, 02:53 PM	#383 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Just this today. Terrible pictures of the site are going around, but I have yet to see the video footage. 10626451_790282374363383_839733023224443336_n.jpg __________________ Tracie

10-05-2014, 09:05 AM	#380 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21266	Crazy race. Lots of news out there if you didnt see it. Here is a nice summary of the Vettel/Alonso moves etc - Making sense of Vettel’s bombshell - and why Alonso is now in no man’s land \| Features & Experts \| Sky Sports Formula 1

10-05-2014, 10:41 AM	#381 (permalink)
DroneBot 3.7L Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 25 Drives: 14 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 10	Yes..Yes... Hamilton for the win... Great race but with sad ending..

10-07-2014, 10:29 AM	#384 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Prayers for Jules Bianci who had that horrendous crash at Suzuka Sunday. I read he has "diffuse ayonal injury". Apparently a serious brain injury that from what I read, 90% remain unconscious and the 10% who become conscious are severely impaired.

10-07-2014, 04:43 PM	#387 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Yeah, saw it yesterday sadly. Amazing that he wasn't decapitated. __________________ Tracie

10-07-2014, 05:28 PM	#388 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	^ how did that happen? I assume yellow caution flag was ON before this accident?

10-09-2014, 11:52 PM	#389 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21266	Alonso not sure where he is going! Alonso admits he is unsure of his place on the 2015 F1 grid \| MotorSportsTalk

10-09-2014, 11:53 PM	#390 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21266	Russian GP this weekend - New track for F1! Preview 10: Russian Grand Prix \| Planet F1 \| Formula One \| Features \| Race Features

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