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by tBone
06 Feb 2021, 16:42
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press Release - Minardi Team Minardi Team are announcing a deal with Brazilian driver Tarso Marques for the next two Grands Prix, in Brazil and Argentina. The 20 year old driver will be replacing Giancarlo Fisichella, who was in the second car on a race-by-race basis. After Marques' deal expires, F...
by tBone
05 Feb 2021, 22:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 89778

Re: The 2021 (Silly) Season Thread

Frogfoot9013 wrote:Place yeer bets on what flag Nikita Mazepin will compete under here! :P


I'd suggest the blue flag. He'll probably be associated with that one anyway.
by tBone
05 Feb 2021, 21:46
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, stories and rumors | Wednesday 6th March, 1996 1996 Season Preview The wonderful world of Formula 1 will start its first race of yet another exciting season in just a few days. The 1996 season will have its overture on the new Albert Park circuit...
by tBone
26 Jan 2021, 10:41
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject Connections: Big Car's Tata Nano Story
Replies: 5
Views: 2036

Re: Reject Connections: Big Car's Tata Nano Story

This wrote:
tBone wrote:Without re-watching the video (and while having a sloppy memory), is the connection Tata > Jaguar > Antonio Pizzonia/Justin Wilson/Luciano Burti?

Tata sponsored Narain Karthikeyan, and thus also HRT.

I missed the sarcasm in your original post and now I feel stupid.
by tBone
25 Jan 2021, 16:45
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject Connections: Big Car's Tata Nano Story
Replies: 5
Views: 2036

Re: Reject Connections: Big Car's Tata Nano Story

Without re-watching the video (and while having a sloppy memory), is the connection Tata > Jaguar > Antonio Pizzonia/Justin Wilson/Luciano Burti?
by tBone
10 Jul 2020, 13:01
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press Release - Minardi Team https://picolio.auto123.com/art-images/136305/6.jpg Minardi Team has ended their contract with Taki Inoue due to commercial issues. Inoue's sponsors were not able to meet the obligations in his contract. The young and talented Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella will re...
by tBone
09 Jul 2020, 18:43
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press Release - Minardi Team https://imgur.com/cWgH0St.jpg Minardi Team is announcing its driver line-up and presenting its car for the 1996 Formula One season. Portuguese driver Pedro Lamy had already driven the last races of the 1995 season and was already confirmed for 1996. Joining him will be ...
by tBone
07 Jul 2020, 19:05
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press Release – Ligier Gauloises Blondes https://imgur.com/E5reAHG.jpg Ligier Gauloises Blondes have presented their new chassis, the Ligier JS43, on an attractive event in Monaco. The JS43 features several new sponsor logos for the team, with especially cigarette brand Gauloises Blondes and skate ...
by tBone
03 Jul 2020, 19:33
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press Release - Rothmans Williams Renault https://imgur.com/6ZJszpI.jpg Rothmans Williams Renault has officially launched its new car for the 1996 season, the Williams-Renault FW18. The car is an evolution of the '95 chassis, the FW17, which won the last two races of last year. Technical director P...
by tBone
28 Jun 2020, 18:40
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, stories and rumors | Wednesday 7th February, 1996 The Tracks of 1996 Anticipation is rising as the start of the 1996 season edges closer. The first cars have been revealed, but not all of them, so we will wait until our next edition to analyse th...
by tBone
23 Jun 2020, 20:41
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press Release - Red Bull Sauber Ford https://imgur.com/oARA2jR.jpg In a startling musical show at the Space Theater in Baden, Switzerland, Red Bull Sauber Ford officially unveiled its 1996 chassis, the C15, to the public. The Sauber C15 has a flashing new livery with newly introduced Petronas spons...
by tBone
19 Jun 2020, 13:57
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, rumors and stories | Wednesday 3rd January, 1996 To-Do Lists Before Melbourne The season opener in Melbourne is getting closer and closer and the F1 circus is getting more and more ready to run. However, there is still plenty left to be done befo...
by tBone
16 Jun 2020, 22:41
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Ponderbox
Replies: 5033
Views: 1186586

Re: Ponderbox

Maybe it's a silly question, maybe no one actually knows... For most teams, their naming is quite obvious and straightforward: the surname(s) of their founder(s) (Jordan, Minardi etc.), a reference to their home base (Force India, Scuderia Italia etc.) or a sponsor name (Red Bull, BAR etc.). But why...
by tBone
16 Jun 2020, 17:56
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press Release - Arrows Grand Prix International Arrows Grand Prix International is able to confirm its driver line-up for the 1996 season. Joining Brazilian Ricardo Rosset, who had already been confirmed at an earlier stage, will be Dutch driver Jos Verstappen. Verstappen is not completely new to t...
by tBone
11 Jun 2020, 19:26
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, rumors and stories | Wednesday 6th December, 1995 1995: a Year of Many Firsts 1995 was a unique season in many aspects. A lot of things happened for the first time ever, or for the first time in a long time. Looking back at this F1 year, Grand Pr...
by tBone
09 Jun 2020, 15:20
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press Release - Total Jordan Peugeot https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOfE8gxWkAInF6R.jpg Total Jordan Peugeot is confirming its 1996 driver line-up. After Rubens Barrichello's contract extension earlier this year, the team is now announcing that the experienced Briton Martin Brundle will join him. Team...
by tBone
31 May 2020, 14:58
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 Australian Grand Prix The championship decider is finally here! It has been a tumultuous season with many ups and downs for both Benetton drivers, Michael Schumacher and Johnny Herbert. If Schumacher finishes the race in a decent position, he is sure of his second world title. Or can Herbert s...
by tBone
25 May 2020, 18:58
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, rumors and stories | Wednesday 1st November, 1995 Down to the Wire With only 8 points between Michael Schumacher and Johnny Herbert, the drivers' championship will be decided in the final race of this year. While we are waiting to find out who ta...
by tBone
21 May 2020, 20:26
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 Japanese Grand Prix Despite his disappointing race in Aida, Michael Schumacher says his mission is to clinch the title in Suzuka, but Johnny Herbert will do everything to prevent it. The Williams team will also be looking to add more to their winning tally this year. In the constructors' champ...
by tBone
19 May 2020, 20:26
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 Pacific Grand Prix For the second and presumably last time in Formula 1 history, the Pacific Grand Prix will be held on the TI Circuit Aida. Michael Schumacher won here last year and if he does it again, it will be a big step towards his second world title. If Herbert wins, everything is possi...
by tBone
16 May 2020, 18:05
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, rumors and stories | Wednesday 4th October, 1995 Can Johnny Still Win It? After the European Grand Prix, there are only two drivers left who have a mathematical chance of winning the World Drivers' Championship: Benetton team mates Michael Schuma...
by tBone
16 May 2020, 13:33
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 European Grand Prix Michael Schumacher had the momentum coming to his second home Grand Prix on the Nürburgring. Johnny Herbert will be more than eager to outscore him after the German's hattrick of wins. The other teams will be looking to break Benetton's streak of wins. Will Williams and Fer...
by tBone
14 May 2020, 16:57
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 Portuguese Grand Prix Benetton have now won 5 races in a row and they only need 7 more points to win the Constructors' Championship. In other words, it looks like they will have something to celebrate this week-end, or will we see a big surprise? And how will the battle between their two drive...
by tBone
14 May 2020, 08:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Vettel leaves Ferrari
Replies: 20
Views: 3697

Re: Vettel leaves Ferrari

I was just thinking.. In my opinion, Perez would have been an ideal candidate for the #2 seat at Ferrari. Did he sign his extension with Racing Point too soon?
by tBone
13 May 2020, 10:31
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Vettel leaves Ferrari
Replies: 20
Views: 3697

Re: Vettel leaves Ferrari

Francis23 wrote:Autosport are now reporting that Sainz will replace Vettel, announcement later this week...

Who gets the 2nd McLaren seat then? Hulk maybe?

According to Leo Turrini, Riccardo is on his way there..

So who will join Renault then? Hulk maybe? :pantano:
by tBone
11 May 2020, 18:22
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press release - Pacific Team Lotus Pacific Team Lotus is glad to announce a 2-race deal with Swiss driver Jean-Denis Délétraz to drive for the team. Délétraz will take the wheel of the #16 car, following up Bertrand Gachot and Giovanni Lavaggi. Jean-Denis Délétraz is 31 years old and made his Formu...
by tBone
10 May 2020, 18:39
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 Italian Grand Prix It is that time of the year again: the Formula 1 circus is on the legendary circuit of Monza in Italy! Ferrari will be extra motivated to have a good result in front of the devoted tifosi, but the others have big things to fight for as well. Many engine manufacturers have br...
by tBone
10 May 2020, 12:53
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

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GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, rumors and stories | Wednesday 6th September, 1995 The Highs And Lows So Far Grand Prix News visited all team bosses and drivers in the paddock, to discuss their best and worst moment of the season so far. Who had happy moments, who had bad momen...
by tBone
08 May 2020, 19:47
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 Belgian Grand Prix Benetton have won the last four races and they look almost unbeatable at this stage. Herbert extended his lead by 6 points two weeks ago. If he wins again, his margin will be at least 20 points, but Schumacher will do everything to prevent that. Talking about Schumacher, rum...
by tBone
07 May 2020, 20:37
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

I do secretly hope that Robby Gordon spends a season in F1...just for the sheer carnage he'll cause lol. Although I first made it up myself, I actually discovered that Robby Gordon was actually linked to Ligier at some point ! Whether or not it will actually happen in this virtual career? I don't k...
by tBone
07 May 2020, 13:29
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press Release - Rothmans Williams Renault https://i.pinimg.com/originals/73/41/bf/7341bf929a056d369521c87a0646751f.jpg Rothmans Williams Renault is officially confirming two drivers for its future line-up. Damon Hill, who is currently in his third year with the team, has extended his contract until...
by tBone
06 May 2020, 20:29
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 Hungarian Grand Prix Benetton managed to score back-to-back 1-2 victories in the last two races, while Williams only managed 4 points. Most teams have been testing and updating their cars before this race weekend. Can Coulthard and Hill regain the momentum, or will Williams need to be careful ...
by tBone
05 May 2020, 20:00
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Enforcer wrote:Poor oul' Damon's not having a good time. And I thought his RL 1995 was bad enough.

It's indeed not Damon's year... But who knows what the future will bring! (not even I know for sure already) :dance:
by tBone
05 May 2020, 19:54
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, rumors and stories | Wednesday 2nd August, 1995 Silly Season Shenanigans After our last update, several new signings have been done for 1996 and beyond. Benetton is the first top team to have its 1996 line-up confirmed, with Johnny Herbert and Je...
by tBone
04 May 2020, 20:19
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press release - Mild Seven Benetton Renault https://bucket.mn2s.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/13144331/johnny-1024x490.jpg Mild Seven Benetton Renault is pleased to confirm its driver line-up for 1996. Current F1 drivers' championship leader Johnny Herbert extends his contract with the team for an...
by tBone
03 May 2020, 13:20
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 German Grand Prix The momentum has swung back to Benetton and at Schumacher's home race, he will be more eager than ever to make it back-to-back victories. Further in the field, the high-speed nature of the Hockenheimring could give some more surprises. And what to think of 37-year-old rookie ...
by tBone
03 May 2020, 08:52
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

Press release - Pacific Team Lotus https://theparabolica.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/lavaggiw.jpg?w=768 Pacific Team Lotus is glad to announce a 4-race deal with Italian driver Giovanni Lavaggi to drive for the team. Lavaggi will take the wheel of the #16 car, replacing Bertrand Gachot. Giovanni La...
by tBone
02 May 2020, 20:52
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 British Grand Prix The British Grand Prix is the home race of a majority of teams. They will have an extra reason to prove themselves on home soil. The same applies to several drivers, with among them two title candidates this year. Will Herbert and Coulthard use their home advantage? Qualifyi...
by tBone
01 May 2020, 18:10
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

GRAND PRIX NEWS Your monthly source for racing news, rumors and stories | Wednesday 5th July, 1995 Mid-season Report Cards We are halfway through the year and, with 7 races ran, almost halfway through the 1995 Formula 1 season. In other words, it is time for the constructors' and drivers' mid-seaso...
by tBone
27 Apr 2020, 21:13
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk
Replies: 130
Views: 37510

Re: The Virtual Career of Nathan van Dijk

1995 French Grand Prix Three weeks have passed since the Canadian Grand Prix, but the teams have not been idle in the meantime. The circuits of Silverstone, Fiorano, Brands Hatch, Paul Ricard, Brands Hatch and more have been broadly in use for testing. Many teams have brought updates for their chas...