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by CoopsII
25 Mar 2024, 07:32
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 143
Views: 7715

Re: 2024 discussion thread

I'm pretty sure if Russell had simply spun off into the gravel Alonso wouldn't have received such a hefty punishment, if at all. To me, it looks like Alonso got fingered because of where the Mercedes ended up, as if that was down to anything other than bad luck.
by CoopsII
18 Mar 2024, 10:06
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: How do you see Christian Horner's case going to end?
Replies: 8
Views: 461

Re: How do you see Christian Horner's case going to end?

Well it's certainly more interesting than the 'championship fight' so there's that. It reminds me a lot of that whole Max Mosley and the Nazi S&M prostitutes situation. God rest him, he continually argued it wasn't Nazi S&M prostitution it was just nice and normal S&M prostitution Hactua...
by CoopsII
29 Feb 2024, 08:13
Forum: The Jean-Denis Deletraz Memorial Forum
Topic: RIP Erich Zakowski (1933-2023)
Replies: 2
Views: 1059

Re: RIP Erich Zakowski (1933-2023)

Zakspeed, one of the few names in F1 that actually sounds like an F-Zero team. Respect.
by CoopsII
27 Feb 2024, 13:35
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Wilson Fittipaldi, 1943-2024
Replies: 4
Views: 275

Re: Wilson Fittipaldi, 1943-2024

dinizintheoven wrote: 24 Feb 2024, 11:41 the Brabham brother we don't talk about.
On a separate note, I didn't know the full story on that guy either until your post inspired me, ghoulishly perhaps, to do a bit of fact finding.

Really wish I hadn't.
by CoopsII
27 Feb 2024, 08:29
Forum: The Jean-Denis Deletraz Memorial Forum
Topic: MasterCard Lola
Replies: 188
Views: 170551

Re: MasterCard Lola

dr-baker wrote: 17 Jan 2024, 21:06 https://youtu.be/ZGvMHTKhsGQ?si=DaRW40eAtmi-deou
Looks like Silverstone, Stowe corner. As if they'd have lasted that long anyway :D

Great find though.
by CoopsII
27 Feb 2024, 08:26
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Wilson Fittipaldi, 1943-2024
Replies: 4
Views: 275

Re: Wilson Fittipaldi, 1943-2024

Rest in peace 'No, Not That One' Fittipaldi. As Dinizintheoven rightly shows, you definitely made your mark on F1 in your own way. And you gave us Christian too, making you guys the first Pops & Son to both score points in F1.
by CoopsII
27 Feb 2024, 08:20
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: How do you see Christian Horner's case going to end?
Replies: 8
Views: 461

Re: How do you see Christian Horner's case going to end?

Is it going to end? Has it ended already? Nobody seems to know, but it doesn't look like he'll be losing his job whatever the outcome. Am I right in thinking the investigation is still ongoing and yet Horner is back at work? That's not normal, sends a terrible message, and wouldn't happen in the rea...
by CoopsII
06 Feb 2024, 18:53
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 143
Views: 7715

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Wasn’t Horner having an affair with Ginger Spice when his partner was pregnant with his child? And then he left her when the child was months old? Doesn’t make him guilty of anything, although it does suggest his morals are questionable. Also, if he was an unemployed council estate dude he’d probabl...
by CoopsII
05 Feb 2024, 17:53
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 143
Views: 7715

Re: 2024 discussion thread

If it is what we all think it is, rather than he’s been bullying a colleague or something, then I’m actually surprised this is the first case like this to make headlines. Let’s hope it’s a one off ( :!: ) but if it isn’t I hope others come forward to get a bit of justice. I don’t care who you are, a...
by CoopsII
01 Feb 2024, 21:28
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

I know some people dislike Hamilton, and I know some of those people feel that way because of the colour of his skin (it's true, don't pretend it isn't), but this feels like a fantastic way for Hamilton to sign off from F1, and I feel a good chunk of the F1 fans that aren't racist pricks will get be...
by CoopsII
01 Feb 2024, 11:20
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?
Replies: 24
Views: 1321

Re: Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025?

Maybe, nah and I think you'll find that already occurred at the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix. If you know, you know...
by CoopsII
01 Feb 2024, 08:36
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected
Replies: 21
Views: 1118

Re: Andretti bid for 2025 rejected

Does this all boil down to the F1 teams, manufacturers etc not wanting to give up any of their profits to another team?
by CoopsII
25 Jan 2024, 07:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 143
Views: 7715

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Unfortunately this is the future of F1 now, I think. It’s Visa Cash App RB now and soon it’ll be the ‘YouBetchaBest NFTs Ever Grand Prix of UAE’ There is a danger of forgetting that teams could be rather unsubtle about advertising in the past either - after all, you had Yeoman Credit/Bowmaker from ...
by CoopsII
24 Jan 2024, 18:57
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2024 discussion thread
Replies: 143
Views: 7715

Re: 2024 discussion thread

Unfortunately this is the future of F1 now, I think. It’s Visa Cash App RB now and soon it’ll be the ‘YouBetchaBest NFTs Ever Grand Prix of UAE’
by CoopsII
17 Nov 2023, 09:37
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1365604

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

FP2 at 2am? I know Vegas is the city that never sleeps but...

Edit - 2.30am. Grandstands empty.
by CoopsII
11 Sep 2023, 08:54
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1365604

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

I don't know, maybe it's because I don't follow F1 as much as I used to, and I'm sure it's been covered plenty on here, but the whole Alex Palou palaver still leaves me like this.. https://www.bing.com/th/id/OGC.d360f1a92837a6ce5727bdf549d70ddf?pid=1.7&rurl=https%3a%2f%2fmedia1.tenor.com%2fimage...
by CoopsII
26 Jul 2023, 06:51
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread
Replies: 1794
Views: 495247

Re: The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

https://www.nme.com/features/tv-interviews/lucas-di-grassi-interview-formula-e-3471134 I mean, where else but here could I post this? Here, perhaps?! ;) Nah, if I go back on there me and DinizInTheOven will only start being all trainspottery about the mighty Maiden again. If you're reading this mat...
by CoopsII
26 May 2023, 08:58
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: F1 drivers as places
Replies: 5
Views: 1333

Re: F1 drivers as places

Eddie IRVINE
Derek WARWICK
NELSON Piquet
NELSON Piquet Jr ;)
Norberto FONTANA
and Innes IRELAND.

That's me done before we get blitzed by some frigger who trawls through F1 wikipedia :D

No, I just remembered Stefano MODENA!!! :dance:
by CoopsII
25 May 2023, 12:03
Forum: The Jean-Denis Deletraz Memorial Forum
Topic: A GPR what-if
Replies: 12
Views: 3858

Re: A GPR what-if

You are the Team Principal of a Formula One team, and you've built the best car on the grid by miles. Unfortunately, you've blown the entire budget and forgotten to sign drivers. You can only afford to hire rejects, so which two reject drivers are you hiring to bring the Championships home? Driver ...
by CoopsII
25 May 2023, 12:01
Forum: The Jean-Denis Deletraz Memorial Forum
Topic: Most Forgettable Drivers
Replies: 1013
Views: 310228

Re: Most Forgettable Drivers

Ralph Firman Jr. Having a posh accent and famous Dad (in racing circles) just wasn't enough.

Speaking of which, it won't be long before we've forgotten about Jolyon Palmer too.
by CoopsII
25 May 2023, 11:58
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Alessandro Zanardi IndyCar Thread
Replies: 1897
Views: 1357062

Re: The Alessandro Zanardi IndyCar Thread

Brits taking out Brits? How very quaint.
by CoopsII
18 May 2023, 07:33
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1365604

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

A bit of rain? Pshaw! I survived Silverstone 2000, I'd have made them race. I'm joking, of course, but I was surprised they cancelled it a few days in advance, I'd presumed they'd get the cars on track at least once to fulfill some sort of contractual obligation. Has a race ever been cancelled in ad...
by CoopsII
12 May 2023, 08:26
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: Driver Profile - Vincenzo Sospiri
Replies: 2
Views: 2843

Re: Driver Profile - Vincenzo Sospiri

Lovely stuff. Also, I had forgotten about Broadleys claim that they planned to win the championship in year four of competing. How hilarious to think of Lola beating Schumacher and his F2001. But it reminded me of car launches of old when teams would make patently ridiculous claims about such things...
by CoopsII
04 May 2023, 08:04
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1365604

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

Then again, it could also be related to the talk of Hitech submitting an application to join Formula 1. Hitech used to be partially owned by the Mazepin's, and whilst they ostensibly stepped back following the imposition of sanctions, there have been allegations that they are still indirectly invol...
by CoopsII
04 May 2023, 06:53
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1365604

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/65472770 Bathplug off, Mazepin. I don't want that awful driver anywhere near a Formula One car again. That's as daft as the Massa one. Even if the sanctions were lifted he's hardly a driver that any team is crying out for. This isn't like football where rich owner...
by CoopsII
03 May 2023, 09:35
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Things you miss about F1...
Replies: 158
Views: 26050

Re: Things you miss about F1...

I miss the days when the phrase "need to spice up the racing" wasn't used after every quiet-ish race. Are we really living in a world where the occasional dull race causes mass panic? The only answer is snipers. If after a few laps nothings really happening tell the sharpshooters to start ...
by CoopsII
03 May 2023, 07:53
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1365604

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

Pretty weird to see Verstappen insert himself as the authority on good driving standards, considering his many on-track antics between 2015 and 2021. Yeah, and shouting 'dickhead' after the other guy has walked away isn't the flex he obviously thought it was. It's like he's doing a really weird and...
by CoopsII
27 Apr 2023, 07:14
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1365604

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

Quick question, if a Reject wins a Sprint race are they unrejectified? I wouldn't expect the powers that be to care about such a thing and in the real world, of course, it doesn't really matter but what does matter, I think, is whether a driver who wins a sprint race is counted as a race winner. Wha...
by CoopsII
15 Apr 2023, 14:23
Forum: The Jean-Denis Deletraz Memorial Forum
Topic: Most Forgettable Drivers
Replies: 1013
Views: 310228

Re: Most Forgettable Drivers

I posted about Felipe Massa earlier which, thinking about him, reminded me of the forgettable Felipe Nasr. Who on earth could forget about Felipe Nasr? I only remember because of the similarities of the names of Nasr and Massa... That’s what reminded me. If he walked past me in the street I wouldn’...
by CoopsII
14 Apr 2023, 08:43
Forum: The Jean-Denis Deletraz Memorial Forum
Topic: Most Forgettable Drivers
Replies: 1013
Views: 310228

Re: Most Forgettable Drivers

I posted about Felipe Massa earlier which, thinking about him, reminded me of the forgettable Felipe Nasr.
by CoopsII
14 Apr 2023, 07:24
Forum: The Jean-Denis Deletraz Memorial Forum
Topic: Most Forgettable Drivers
Replies: 1013
Views: 310228

Re: Most Forgettable Drivers

Scott Speed.
by CoopsII
14 Apr 2023, 07:21
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Massa looking into legal options over 2008 Singapore GP
Replies: 9
Views: 1358

Re: Massa looking into legal options over 2008 Singapore GP

Felipe baby, if the unthinkable happened and you were awarded the 2008 title, what then? Apart from being the only WDC to miss half the next season due to being twatted by a bit of Barrichellos car it'll make no difference to anything. Most of the current F1 viewership, raised on Drive To Survive, w...
by CoopsII
08 Feb 2023, 12:47
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: Driver Profile - Jolyon Palmer
Replies: 1
Views: 1913

Re: Driver Profile - Jolyon Palmer

My son has played football for a local team for years and, as a result, I've come across many, many parents convinced their child is destined for great things, World Cup success, Galacticos, etc. I'd never realised that Jonathon Palmer was, essentially, one of those parents, only on a bigger budget ...
by CoopsII
29 Nov 2022, 11:50
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The most anonymous F1 stints
Replies: 364
Views: 128712

Re: The most anonymous F1 stints

....Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand another ones gone. Farewell Mr Binotto.

We'll remember him, though, because of his hair :pantano:
by CoopsII
29 Nov 2022, 08:30
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The most anonymous F1 stints
Replies: 364
Views: 128712

Re: The most anonymous F1 stints

Not a driver but does anybody remember Marco Mattiacci? You could probably devote a thread to anonymous team principles and most would be Ferrari men.
by CoopsII
26 Nov 2022, 16:02
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Ponderbox
Replies: 5033
Views: 1069398

Re: Ponderbox

So..... what are we thinking for next year? April? May? As late as June?

For when Alonso decides he hates all things Aston Martin, I mean :lol: