Search found 8091 matches

by mario
11 Mar 2010, 16:51
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Virgin fuel tank not big enough
Replies: 109
Views: 7198

Re: Virgin fuel tank not big enough

Come on! We can't believe this. It would be the most stupid lack of perspective in history of motorsport ever. Life F1 wouldn't have fall into this mistake! Who designed that car if it's true? A hair-stylist? Besides, even if they calculated the design without knowing the Cosworth unit consumption ...
by mario
11 Mar 2010, 11:11
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Virgin fuel tank not big enough
Replies: 109
Views: 7198

Re: Virgin fuel tank not big enough

As amusing as it is surely that cant be true can it? Car designed by Homer Simpson? ("Hmm, fuel tank size, maybe that should be....bigger.....Hey! That guys got donuts!!" <runs off>). There are precedents, as documented in our very own F1Rejects : Further modifications were called for, an...
by mario
10 Mar 2010, 21:16
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The end is nigh for Renault (apparently)
Replies: 56
Views: 3316

Re: The end is nigh for Renault (apparently)

I wouldn't be surprised if something is in the bushes, Genii captial are, well, an investment firm. And investment firms have only interest in something which turns out profitable for them. And F1 teams, especially less successful ones, are not known for being too profitable. I agree, let's see wha...
by mario
10 Mar 2010, 21:02
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Villeneuve joins BBC Radio 5
Replies: 15
Views: 1312

Villeneuve joins BBC Radio 5

Jacques has managed to join one team this season; however, he'll remain firmly off the track this year, as it is the BBC Radio 5 team which have signed him up. m I wonder if the BBC are planning to use Jacques to cover for Davidson, given that Davidson is now driving for the Peugeot 908 factory team...
by mario
09 Mar 2010, 16:09
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Predicament Predictions - 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix
Replies: 106
Views: 6955

Re: Predicament Predictions - 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix

Just seen this article in Autosport: m So, judging by the fact that Bridgestone suggests that Sauber look to be the best at preserving their tyres, I wouldn't be surprised to see Sauber doing reasonably well in race trim. At the very least, the suggestion by Bridgestone that Sauber could get away wi...
by mario
08 Mar 2010, 17:22
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Stirling Moss in hospital
Replies: 17
Views: 2939

Re: Stirling Moss in hospital

http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=152455988 Motor racing veteran Sir Stirling Moss is in hospital after breaking both ankles when he fell three floors down a lift shaft. The 80-year-old is recovering in a London hospital after surgery on both his feet following the accident at h...
by mario
07 Mar 2010, 21:28
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Predicament Predictions - 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix
Replies: 106
Views: 6955

Re: Predicament Predictions - 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix

CarlosFerreira wrote:
Waris wrote:I refrain from making any predictions until at least after first practice.


You lose points for that, remember. You'll end up like Bleu (I think it was) last year, on negative points. ;)

So, on that note, when would be the latest that you could leave it until making a prediction?
by mario
07 Mar 2010, 21:24
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News
Replies: 375
Views: 26320

Re: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News

Isn't there such a thing as post cerebral injury personality change? I wouldn't take it that way, but the fact is we may be judging Massa a little too kind; remember his comments on the involvement of Alonso in Crashgate? On the other hand, as he admitted later, he was letting his frustration do th...
by mario
07 Mar 2010, 21:18
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Nigel Mansell considering a return to F1?
Replies: 24
Views: 2431

Re: Nigel Mansell considering a return to F1?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8554302.stm Last 4 paragraphs. OK, he's probably not being serious, but it made me laugh. (First time Mansell has ever done that). It's Mansell, so God knows what's happening up there in that brain of his. I'm surprised he's doing Le Mans to be...
by mario
07 Mar 2010, 12:59
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Caption this!
Replies: 6189
Views: 802847

Re: Caption this!

Image
So that's why Nick gave me those lead lined boots...
by mario
07 Mar 2010, 11:23
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The end is nigh for Renault (apparently)
Replies: 56
Views: 3316

Re: The end is nigh for Renault (apparently)

I'm admittedly forced to care about Renault because one of my online friends is eager for a Russian driver. Especially one that looks capable of beating a Polish driver. Also, just because someone got two bits of F1 news right before everyone else doesn't mean they're incapable of slipping up at on...
by mario
07 Mar 2010, 11:07
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News
Replies: 375
Views: 26320

Re: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News

Cynon wrote:Felipe Massa is only saying that crap because he knows his overtaking ability is questionable at best.

I assume that you're referring to this http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81892
In which case, he could also have been pushed to say this by the Ferrari PR department...
by mario
06 Mar 2010, 12:34
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News
Replies: 375
Views: 26320

Re: Hispania Racing Team(HRT)

But on a serious note, does he really believe that he can beat both the Lotus and Virgin Racing entries, bearing in mind that both of the other entries have proven that their cars work and have both got upgrades in the pipeline (both are bringing new bits to Bahrein, and Lotus is currently working ...
by mario
06 Mar 2010, 12:08
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Stefan GP progress
Replies: 441
Views: 29675

Re: Stefan GP progress

Or should the last word belong to Stefan themselves: http://www.stefangp.com/denial.html What does this have to do with its F1 operation ? The reason that people are commenting about this comes down to the issue of trust; it is becoming clear that AMCO is far and away from what Stefan claimed it to...
by mario
05 Mar 2010, 15:36
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: BBC "Classic F1" index for UK users
Replies: 72
Views: 30326

Re: BBC "Classic F1" index for UK users

Phoenix wrote:This is a crap-only British users can enjoy them :cry: :evil: :twisted:


Well, that is down to the fact that the BBC only has permission from FOM to show the clips to UK users.
by mario
05 Mar 2010, 15:34
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Stefan GP progress
Replies: 441
Views: 29675

Re: The truth about Stefan comes out...?

Wings detaching themselves from Virgins. Campos nearly collapsing and being readied so late that they can't possibly be competitive. USF1 collapsing. Stefan GP being a joke. Renault's rumoured collapse and now they're being sponsored by Lada (well, AutoVAZ). Sauber feeling it would be too expensive...
by mario
05 Mar 2010, 13:06
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Stefan GP progress
Replies: 441
Views: 29675

Re: The truth about Stefan comes out...?

http://www.totalf1.com/full_story/view/332472/Stefan_GP_finances_unveiled/ Now, call me crazy, but i'm sure i'd seen some people standing up in this forum, long ago, and make bold claims that Stefan wasn't what it appeared. Well...guess you're right Now, with that being said, they *did* appear to h...
by mario
05 Mar 2010, 12:58
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Stefan GP progress
Replies: 441
Views: 29675

Re: Stefan GP progress

Apologies for bringing this up again, but it looks as if Stefan might actually be a much more questionable character then first appears, looking at this article over at F1Technical: m For all Stefan's bold claims, it appears that his "military technology" company is in fact nothing more th...
by mario
05 Mar 2010, 10:32
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2010 Car Launches
Replies: 309
Views: 45524

Re: 2010 Car Launches

Región de Murcia no- typical Promoting the Murcia region of Spain, that's my guess. Where my guess comes from: A higher resolution version of the previous pictures and this: http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn17/smaser50/murcia-no-typical1.jpg It seems you're right - it's backing from the regiona...
by mario
05 Mar 2010, 10:29
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: A few questions about 2010
Replies: 14
Views: 1318

Re: A few questions about 2010

Well answered ADx_Wales - food for thought indeed. Looking at it, I might as well have a go myself. Will cars run out of fuel again? I think that it is unlikely to happen regularly, although it is not impossible that somebody might run dry during the first one or two races when the teams are still a...
by mario
04 Mar 2010, 22:16
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: My 2010 Formula 1 Season Preview
Replies: 22
Views: 1786

Re: My 2010 Formula 1 Season Preview

Waris wrote:Speaking of previews, I present you with my prediction of each team's relative performance in 2010:

Image


Very droll.
On another note, does anybody else want to take a punt at what the 2010 season may look like?
by mario
04 Mar 2010, 22:15
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: BBC "Classic F1" index for UK users
Replies: 72
Views: 30326

Re: BBC "Classic F1" index for UK users

Well, they've got a late-'70s race this time round, and I remember they had a Stirling Moss Monaco victory last year. It is the earlier races I would be facinated to see, to fill gaps in my knowledge, and to see if racing really was better "in the good old days." True - I've grown up in t...
by mario
04 Mar 2010, 21:30
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: BBC "Classic F1" index for UK users
Replies: 72
Views: 30326

Re: BBC "Classic F1" index for UK users

The BBC are reviving the idea of showing highlights of 5 Grands Prix on the internet and red button in the lead-up to each GP this year. In the lead-up to Bahrain, they will be showing last year's Bahrain GP, plus 4 classic season-openers: -1978 Argentina -1982 South Africa -1984 Brazil -1990 Phoen...
by mario
04 Mar 2010, 21:19
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News
Replies: 375
Views: 26320

Re: Hispania Racing Team(HRT)

I think that I shall repeat what I said about the appearance of the car over in the "2010 Car Launches" thread - and in particular, where I reckon that they got a lot of their ideas from. It is certainly lacking sponsors by the looks of things, which is a bad sign, although at least they h...
by mario
04 Mar 2010, 20:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: I for one welcome our Lada overlords!
Replies: 63
Views: 5269

Re: I for one welcome our Lada overlords!

Ross Prawn wrote:Pro-drive have just revealed their concept for next years Aston Martin entry.

Image

I saw one of those earlier today, actually...
by mario
04 Mar 2010, 20:40
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News
Replies: 375
Views: 26320

Re: Hispania Racing Team(HRT)

Looks like Kolles either knows something that we don't, or is about to end up with a lot of egg on his face: "We have all tools in our hands to become the most successful new team in the F1 paddock this year." Quote taken from this article m Now, as statements go, that is very provocative ...
by mario
04 Mar 2010, 19:23
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2010 Car Launches
Replies: 309
Views: 45524

Re: 2010 Car Launches

It is certainly lacking sponsors by the looks of things, which is a bad sign, although at least they have actually managed to get a car ready. That said, although the car itself looks alright, it is also a case of spotting where they borrowed inspiration from other cars. For example, the front end o...
by mario
04 Mar 2010, 10:05
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Obligatory Barcelona Testing Thread
Replies: 20
Views: 1712

Re: Obligatory Barcelona Testing Thread

I noticed Petrov's fastest time was actually better than Kubica's. Does that have any significance? Because we don't know what fuel loads each driver had at the time, and we know that Bridgestone was changing the tyre compounds throughout the week (since Bridgestone also needs to collect data on th...
by mario
04 Mar 2010, 09:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: No USF1, Stefan GP, or any replacement team
Replies: 48
Views: 3714

Re: No USF1, Stefan GP, or any replacement team

USF1 announced its intention to enter F1 in December 2008, presumably aware of the FIA's intention to implement cost caps and bring in new teams. I don't think anyone really objects to the concept of cost caps and new teams. Sorry boss, but I do object the cost caps. Of course, cost reductions are ...
by mario
03 Mar 2010, 21:32
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: No USF1, Stefan GP, or any replacement team
Replies: 48
Views: 3714

Re: No USF1, Stefan GP, or any replacement team

http://www.fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre/pressreleases/f1releases/2010/Pages/f1_teams.aspx Pathetic from the FIA, I mean, it's been obvious for ages that USF1 were not going to compete, why couldn't they do something earlier? The thing is, the hastily renamed Campos (now HRT) team also looked pretty di...
by mario
03 Mar 2010, 21:15
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News
Replies: 375
Views: 26320

Re: Hispania Racing Team(HRT)

Ah, I thought the teams had to develop their own clunker. Man, the level of standardization in terms of the oily bits and other gubbins is strange these days - the most expensive bits of the cars are equal for all, bring no competitive advantage and the viewers get no glimpse. Hmmm... You've also h...
by mario
03 Mar 2010, 20:57
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: USF1 is dead.
Replies: 94
Views: 6519

Re: USF1 is dead.

Thought I posted this question earlier: Shouldnt USF1 be given some kind of punishment for bringing the sport into disrepute? I would have thought that being kicked out of the 2010 championship was adequate punishment (since we now know that USF1 is no longer on the official entry list), since they...
by mario
03 Mar 2010, 17:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News
Replies: 375
Views: 26320

Re: Hispania Racing Team(HRT)

From the sounds of things, even USF1 had more resources - Campos was able to find somebody with cash to keep the team going, albeit at the price of being taken over. Yet, you have to wonder how they even managed to make it this far - and even though the team has been saved for now, will they be abl...
by mario
03 Mar 2010, 13:59
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hispania Racing Team (former Campos) News
Replies: 375
Views: 26320

Re: Hispania Racing Team(HRT)

To be honest, at best the name makes the team sound like a supplier, not a racing team, and at worst the name conjures up something very different to F1... It also shows that Adrian Campos has been fully kicked out, and that (presumably) Carabante is determined to make his mark on the team as soon a...
by mario
03 Mar 2010, 08:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Hyundai F1 (supposed to be in 2010)
Replies: 24
Views: 2561

Re: Hyundai F1 (supposed to be in 2010)

As much as I would welcome Hyundai, Kia and Daewoo into F1, I would extend a personal invitation to Ssangyong. If they can do this with a car ... http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/02/2008-SSangyong-Rodius.jpg ... imagine what they could do for F1 design! Argh thats hideous. Apparently their...
by mario
03 Mar 2010, 08:36
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: USF1 is dead.
Replies: 94
Views: 6519

Re: USF1 is dead.

Now they are saying they hope to be back in 2011. Then again the article I read made no mention of them wanting to be in F1 in 2011, just 'back'. Back...like they were somewhere to begin with Someone is a bit over optimistic at what is left of USF1 - USF1 being able to field a car in 2011 is about ...
by mario
02 Mar 2010, 20:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: I for one welcome our Lada overlords!
Replies: 63
Views: 5269

Re: I for one welcome our Lada overlords!

Being one of the biggest fans of Ladas ever since I was a kid in the 1980s (yes, rejectdom is in my blood), this is one of the most epic, brilliant pieces of news EVER . Oh the joys of the Lada Niva and the Lada Samara: http://www.realussr.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/lada-niva1-500x352.jpg http:...
by mario
02 Mar 2010, 20:12
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: USF1 is dead.
Replies: 94
Views: 6519

Re: USF1 is dead.

Much as we have mocked USF1, it is a shame in a way that they have collapsed. After all, this was potentially a way to market Formula 1 in the US, at a time when open wheeled competition is struggling (even though the Indy Racing League has finally won out over it's rivals, the fact remains that the...
by mario
02 Mar 2010, 17:22
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Ominous Lotus news from Mr. Kovalainen
Replies: 11
Views: 1113

Re: Ominous Lotus news from Mr. Kovalainen

@mario: You forgot that they added the chicane in Barcelona in 2007, which renders all the comparison with previous times null and void. And you forgot that they cut the "La Caixa" corner in 2004, that mostly compensates for the new chicane Neh, I'm just making strenghtening your point. Y...
by mario
02 Mar 2010, 09:48
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Engine cover fins
Replies: 38
Views: 3462

Re: Engine cover fins

A bit of a dumb question considering how advanced this thread is already, but do those fins give any kind of aero advantage? I don't think so, but I'm no technical expert. I'm led to believe they have no advantage in a straight line but they can offer a little more grip around corners. I read somew...