The other one got abit too big, so I started a new one.
Please continue about how good Michael Schumacher is!
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The other one got abit too big, so I started a new one.
Please continue about how good Michael Schumacher is!
You spelt discussion wrong. So Michael Schumacher sucks!
HA HA HA, I can't spell.
Schumacher does not suck!
Also with what you said about the BMW m5 and the f1 bmw, the BMW m5 has a ****load more momentum, and hence would require more stopping power. The fact that the f1 car braked faster only proves how heavy the m5 is. To get the m5 to the same speed as the f1 car requires a lot more force, and hence requires a lot more force to stop.
Its in principia mathematica people!!!!!
*Technical Difficulties*
The BMW road car wasn't going as fast as the F1 car.
Also, aero alone no brakes stopping an F1 car quicker is something you can tell the bogans at the V8s.
had to be some brakes. Aero is more effective at high speeds. The car from say 150-25 decelaration woulda been insanely quick. But from 25-0 there is very little aero, so it wouldnt have done the car a lot of good. I spose there the fatness of the f1 tyres come into play.
He said something about Monaco aero spec is heaps different compared to others. I'm trying to find it on the net now.
damn those bogans!!!
The M5 is a big car and has BIG brakes!! Those things can stop! I'm surprised the F1 slowed quicker, even in Monaco trim. Just goes to show how much aero they are running.
EDIT: As an afterthought, there's also a lot of internal resistance in an F1 engine at 18000RPM. I'm sure alot of the stopping power is coming from engine braking.
sure does, I remember Bahrain this year I think? Webber locked his rear's a couple of times because of a gear box problem which resulted in him solely relying on brakes, or am I hulusinating again?
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(GMM) A new and ironic tug-of-war between BAR and Williams may be set to emerge over F1 ace Jenson Button.
Last year, 25-year-old JB - ultimately thwarted by the contract recognition board - wanted to leave BAR and re-join Sir Frank Williams' ranks.
This time around, though, Williams appears to have the contractual hold on Button for 2006, who - paradoxically - now wants to stay at BAR because Grove lack a works engine.
Part Honda-owned BAR has reportedly offered the English driver a huge salary and five year deal because it cannot meet a performance clause, but Williams appear intent on exercising their option.
The compromise, perhaps, might be a V8 deal between Williams and Honda -- with JB, allowed to stay at BAR, a sweetener.
''Rest assured,'' BAR 'CEO' Nick Fry told the Daily Telegraph last week, ''we will try to give Jenson what he wants -- and what we want.''
If you ask Jenson's F1 mate David Coulthard, though, he senses real goings on between JB and world champion team Ferrari.
''My gut feeling,'' the Scot told Glasgow's Daily Record, ''is something is happening that they are unable to announce for whatever reason.''
He won't go to Ferrari.
Its just like the rumor when Mika is coming back.
Anyone got F1 2005 on PS2?
I'm so hooked on it.
Best F1 game they have brought out, actually steers correctly unlike any other F1 game
might have to go grab a copy jase, Im still on 2001 I think lol, ah good times
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got it last month n been hooked on it ever since...
i play out ever gp before it happens ahahahahah...
setting: manual trans n all aids off (even corner indication :cool: ) and in cockpit view.. now all i need it a driving wheel ahahah :wave: :D
cant stand driving wheels for PS2 lol, much prefer good ol analog. Might have to get myself this game, need the new tracks and drivers and even teams!
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Red Bull confirm its future Formula One plans
Red Bull Racing has joined Ferrari in committing to Formula One beyond the end of the current Concorde agreement which expires at the end of 2007. Ferrari was the first team to announce a new deal with Formula One Administration in January.
The Milton-Keynes based team confirmed today ‘that it has reached an understanding with FOA to prolong the current Concorde Agreement from 2008 until 2012.’
With Red Bull Racing joining Ferrari and continuing Formula One as we know it, the manufacturer backed teams are planning their own break-away series for the 2008 season as they seek greater transparency than they believe they have with the current regime and also seek a greater slice of revenues.
Red Bull announced at the San Marino Grand Prix that they will use Ferrari engines in 2006 and are also expected to make the move over from Michelin tyres to Bridgestone at the end of the season.
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Stoddart aware of five groups looking to buy
into Formula One
Minardi boss Paul Stoddart says he is fed up with timewasters negotiating to buy his team and told any interested parties to put their money up front if they want to enter talks. Rumours at Hockenheim this weekend linked a consortium led by former Formula One driver Eddie Irvine with a possible Minardi buy-out but Stoddart denied he has had any dealings with the Ulsterman since the Monaco Grand Prix in May.
"There are people sniffing around but we have had too many false starts so I am going by numbers now," Stoddart said. "You just can't take any of it seriously unless there is money on the table. I want to stress that we have not had any discussions with Eddie (Irvine). I spoke to him back in Monaco on a what-if basis but I believed at that time that they were looking at Jordan."
"I am aware he is shopping, but they are one of five people that I know are shopping at the moment. We are the only team for sale, I think everyone accepts that, and I have made it clear I would always be willing to sell. I would always sell to someone if I thought the team could go further under them than it could under me, nothing has changed since September 11 in 2001, but I have always made it clear that it would have to be the right one."
Stoddart declared recently that this would be his final season in Formula One if FIA President Max Mosley retains his position at the head of the governing body in the elections later this year.
He called for Mosley's resignation following the United States Grand Prix, when the seven Michelin teams were forced to pull out of the race because of safety concerns over their tyres. But Mosley's position appears to have strengthened and Stoddart could be looking for a quick exit by the end of the year after growing disillusioned with the sport during his time on the inside.
He began at Minardi with a five-year plan to turn them into a regular points-scoring team but severe budget constraints coupled with the increase in manufacturer-backed teams has left the team rooted at the back of the pack. He believes Minardi needs a manufacturer partner to move further forward and, with rumours that Hyundai are looking seriously at the sport.
"I would love to have talks with Hyundai but I have had no approach from them at all. But that is the kind of way I would like Minardi to go. A company like Hyundai would be a perfect partner for a team like Minardi. I think that really would work."
Don't laugh at Hyundai.
They do want in on F1 according motorsport weekly and an interview with Dave Richards confirmed that if Hyundai do buy into F1 he is going to run the team!
If you buy the best (like Ferrari did) you succeed and Hyundai learnt that lession in WRC.
Hyundai is a serious company. Cars are only a small part of it for them, but F1 would give exposure to the entire company. It's quite logical that they'd want to join F1.
Be good seeing Hyundai in there, great marketing for them. To show off their skills in such a market like F1 would do them great favours.
Same as Kuhmo wants to be the sole tyre for F1 (can't see it happening)
hmm, it would make more sense taking one existing brand IMO. But the tyre battles are the way, keep two, maybe even add more?
It would be nice to get rid of tyre deals altogether. Let the tyre manufacturers bring their best tyres to each race and let the teams chose the ones they like the best, no matter who makes them. Would be much better for competition and you would still have multiple tyre manufacturers in the sport. It would speed up the development too.
Of course it will never happen, but it would be interesting.
yeah let them run wild, teams too, everybody! There would be some absoloute thrilling battles, however poor minardi and jordan and anyone else down the order would get hammered
hyundai and kumho want to be in F1?
hahahahahahahah
well i want to see mazda or nissan in F1 GP though
nissan is renault so I dont see them coming in:p . Id love to see Hyundai in there, they have come so far recently and the sales boost it would provide once people realise that:thumbsup:
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Button's contracts making the headlines
in F1 again in 2005
Jenson Button has gone on record again stating that he wants to remain with the BAR Honda squad next season as the outfit give him the best chance of ultimately fulfilling his dream of becoming F1 Champion.
Just a year ago the British driver was saying the same things about BMW Williams and hoped to join them for the current season. Despite wanting to drive for the Grove-based team, Button was forced to remain with BAR after a long drawn out saga involving the Contracts Recognition Board.
One year on and it’s a complete about turn, only this time it seems that Williams is the team with Jenson Button’s signature on a contract for 2006 and so far shown no sign of doing anything but holding Button to his contract with the team.
"I can understand Williams's situation, but Frank has to understand mine as well,” Button told Autosport. “To be competitive next year, any team has to be with a manufacturer that is fully involved. The position has changed a lot with Williams from last year. A racing drivers' career is short, so you have to make the best you can of it."
So with Williams still not having announced an engine deal for the 2006 season, Button believes that BAR represents his best opportunity.
"Honda buying in was a major part of me wanting to stay," Button stated. "It shows how serious they are about winning the World Championship. This is a big decision for me. It's not simply that I am changing my mind from year-to-year."
Williams will not have forgotten the shenanigans of 12-months ago, plus BAR’s refusal to allow test driver Anthony Davidson a contract release to race with the squad this year. It therefore seems unlikely that they will release Button from his contract with the team with any blessings.
Good news, I like his first quote, he has a great outlook on it:thumbsup:
good news, but fire nick fry plz, he looks dodgy
and bring back David Richards
DR looks like he is gonna take over hyundai team if they buy samsung.
BAR blew up the relationship with Dave Richards (idiots)
This could harm Jenson for finding future drives I think, He is always on the back foot never committing, even though I do understand what he is saying!
I heard today 5 of the 7 Michelin teams are in talks with Bridgestone for 2006. They are pissed about the US GP and I think McLaren and Renault getting extra attention I reckon.
Unfortunatly, It didn't say which 5 teams they were :(
WHo cares about Hyundai, I want VW F1 team, they just bought Proton and they just made the new Audi W12, bring on F1 VW
Although a year ago Jenson Button would’ve done almost anything to rejoin Williams, he’s made it clear that he now wants nothing less, even going as far as to offer them £2 million to release him from his deal.
Button is once again in the midst of a contractual saga involving BAR and Williams as both teams want him to drive for them in 2006. Button, though, wants to stay with BAR because he believes they can realise his dream of being crowned F1’s World Champion.
And unfortunately for the 25-year-old it’s the other team who have his signature on a deal for next season.
He is, however, eager for Sir Frank Williams to let him out of the contract – and if words of reason don’t work, he’s willing to pay £2 million from his own pocket to help smooth the path.
“I want to be at BAR-Honda next year. I have spoken to Frank, I have spoken to him quite a bit about the situation and I am sure he will understand the reasons for me wanting to stay,” Button told The Times.
“I think a lot of people will understand. I hope the public will understand. I am sure the British public want a British driver in a team that can challenge for the World Championship.”
“I think we can find a solution and I think we have to — it would be better for everyone involved. I can’t say that it wasn’t my fault, I have to take the criticism, really. Maybe I should have read the small print, but a lot has changed and people can see that and why I want to stay at BAR.”
“I just want to be World Champion and the team to do that with will be BAR, I am sure of that, with the backing and commitment of Honda.”
The BAR driver is also hoping Sir Frank will see reason and realise having a driver who doesn’t want to be there will hinder and not help the team.
“I really can’t see why a team would want a driver who is not happy or wants to be somewhere else. I can’t see a reason why any team would want that. If they want me for my driving, it would be strange if I wanted to be with someone else. And I think Frank wants the best for me.”
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'A deal is a deal. A contract is a contract'
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Williams not backing down over Button's
contract with the squad for 2006
After signing a contract with Williams to race with the team in 2006, Jenson Button's enthusiasm for the deal has diminished in recent months and the British racer now wants to stay put at BAR Honda. The problem for him and the team is the contract he signed with Williams last summer which allegedly gives the Grove-based squad first option on his services in 2006.
With Button claiming the contract with Williams is 'not binding' and that a team would not want a driver to join the team unless he was happy to do so, Frank Williams has gone on the offensive, claiming Button has a watertight contract with his team, one that will be honoured.
"A deal is a deal. A contract is a contract. I must explain that to Jenson," Williams told the Telegraph newspaper. "I have always believed that a signature on a contract is basically underlining a man's word given in honour. We have a proper and correct contract in place that will stand up to any examination."
Williams is clearly less than impressed with the British driver's stance that he has a better chance of winning a title with BAR Honda then with Williams and also questions Button’s decision making process.
"This demonstrates that when a driver says, 'Sorry, I've changed my mind', every time it suits him, there will be chaos in the paddock," Williams continued. "Sponsors will know that some teams don't keep their word as given in signed contracts. The same applies to drivers. A deal is a deal..."
After the debacle of last summer, it seems we are set for another tedious repeat of Jenson Button's contractual dramas.
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I'm with Frank Williams on this.
A deal is a deal, and if a team goes through a minor rough spot you can't just "change your mind" and say no no no I want to stay with BAR-Honda (who to me are going to be a great team next year)
You don't see Schumacher running after a seat at Renault or McLaren!
more on the button saga.....
as much as i'd like to see Button stay at BAR for next year, its not fair on Williams when they have a binding contract and suddenly the driver decides he doesnt wanna race for the team... would be nice if Williams agreed to get paid for not having him.. but ah well.... n rumour has it that Button him self personally offered Frank $3.5mil (i think US dollars not sure)
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Button on his way to Williams for 2006?
Sir Frank Williams said today in Hungary that Jenson Button will not be able to get out of his contract with Williams for next year at any price. Williams claims his team have a 'fully binding and straightforward contract' to take Button from BAR Honda for next season after their rival team failed to meet a performance clause that would allow him to stay.
Button signed the deal last year after failing in an original attempt to switch for this season but has since changed his mind and decided he wants to stay with his current team.
"It is very straightforward, clear to understand. Jenson is part of our equipment to help us come back and we have a proper and correct legal right to expect him to be here," said Williams. "Jenson is emphatically, in capital letters, not for sale. We are a serious racing team and we need him. There needs to be a clearer understanding of the word commitment and I think he could be better advised."
Button has lost interest in moving to Williams after seeing the team struggle this season and, more vitally, probably lose their works engine contract with German manufacturers BMW for next season.
BAR have a long-term agreement with Honda, who own 45 percent of the team, and Button believes that they will be able to push him towards his maiden Grand Prix win and eventual world championship success.
He said here Thursday that he thought the Williams contract was not binding and that Williams probably understood that he needs to do the best thing to further his career which he claimed would be to stay at BAR. But Williams does not agree.
"I recognise that where he presently is the team is doing well to very well but next season is all change for everyone because there will be new engine designs," said Williams. "The order will almost certainly shuffle. We are a strong team with a strong past but a weak present. But we have a strong commitment to the future, we are very well resourced, as well as any team, and we will be back. We require him to be here because he is part of our plan and many of our sponsorships are dedicated on his presence, we have promised. You have to have law and order everywhere, especially in Formula One. We have to change his mind. He was very keen seven months ago to come here and now it is different. I recognise that we have not covered ourselves in glory but we will be back, we always come back."
Williams gave Button his Grand Prix debut in 2000 and paid for certain rights to him until 2004, when the contract lapsed and they created a new multi-year deal which does not include any fees until he joins as a race driver. Williams said he has yet to meet Button face to face over the issue, but has spoken with the Briton by telephone and requested a meeting, for which he is awaiting a response.
The issue went to the Contract Recognitions Board last year, where BAR won an ugly battle with Williams over Button's services and Williams confirmed he will go there again if necessary this year.
"I wasn't surprised about this and he has every right to (go to court)," said Williams. "But we will defend our interests. Formula One doesn't need this, but we are going to fight for him."
Williams said the identity of their 2006 engine suppliers will be known within two weeks and confirmed they could still remain with current partners BMW.
German manufacturer BMW decided in June to take over Sauber in preparation for a full entry as a team in their own right in 2006, putting their relationship with Williams in doubt. "We will be signing one contract in the next fortnight at the very most," Williams stated. "BMW want us to stay for another year and they have asked us to stay for one more year."
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(GMM) One year ago, in Hungary, Jenson Button found a very icy reception in the BAR-Honda garage after announcing he wanted to drive for Williams in 2005.
Now, even the 25-year-old Briton can see the irony in wanting to jump out of a Williams contract to stay at BAR.
Spooked by Williams' loss of works BMW support, JB says Brackley is now his best bet for a swift world championship.
So much has his attitude changed, that Button is actually questioning the 'binding' nature of his Grove deal.
''We don't think the (Williams) contract is binding,'' he startlingly claimed.
Clearly, Sir Frank Williams - who brought Jenson into F1 in 2000 - is not amused. ''A deal is a deal,'' the Englishman rasped, before questioning the racer's 'honour.'
''There is no turning back for me. There would be chaos ... if drivers were allowed to ignore contracts when it suits them.''
Button, however, made it clear he is not prepared to fight fire with anything other than fire. He didn't even rule out point-blank refusing to drive Williams' car.
''I will fight this all the way,'' JB vowed
man its all happening at BAR... poor Sato.. a bit of bad luck and a poor performing car at the start of the season sees him be the only drive not to score points (excluding the new driver at Minardi).... personaly i'd like to see them give him one more year....
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(GMM) Speculation is rife that Takuma Sato will be lucky to retain his BAR seat next year.
The Japanese, supported by team co-owner Honda, is frequently and comprehensively outpaced by teammate Jenson Button, and is the only '05 driver except Robert Doornbos to have failed to score a single point.
At the same time, names like Rubens Barrichello, Nick Heidfeld and Felipe Massa are all potentially on the move and both BAR and Honda might agree that another established star is a better bet.
''It's been a tough season, no doubt about it,'' said Sato, 28.
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(GMM) Honda intend to give F1's V10 formula a rousing farewell in China by aiming to break the 1000hp barrier with a one-off engine.
''It's possible,'' the Japanese marque's Otmar Szafnauer told Autosport magazine.
With the power boost, Honda - co-owner of Jenson Button's BAR team - hopes to fulfil the seemingly impossible pre-season team objective; to aim for 'race wins' in season '05.
F1 will revert to 2.4 litre V8s next year.
I reckon they break 1000hp now.
Its just not on paper.
Sato should be gone, as much as I know you boys love him he makes stupid areas (much like Webber) and doesn't qualify well enough to be a threat.
I know he has had his bad luck and mechanical problems but so has Jenson.
I would love to see Massa in the BAR-Honda next year, or in a Ferrari.
According to this thread
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Rubens Barrichello linked to BAR Honda
A two-year deal for the current Ferrari driver?
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Barrichello has been linked to BAR Honda
for some time now. Will he move?
Rubens Barrichello has been tipped for a move to BAR Honda after compatriot and former World Champion Nelson Piquet claimed the Ferrari driver has already inked a deal for next season.
Barrichello is contracted to Ferrari until the end of 2006 but rumours here in the Hungaroring paddock suggest he has been granted a release from his current deal and negotiated a move to last year's championship runners-up.
A breakdown earlier this year in relations between Barrichello and team-mate Michael Schumacher, to whom he has taken second best since he joined in 2000, started rumours that the 32-year-old was seeking an exit from the team. But only two days ago Barrichello denied that he is planning a move when, asked if he would be racing for Ferrari in 2006, he said: "Yeah, I have a contract for 2006 and I have nothing else to say."
BAR are unsure of their line-up for next season having seen Williams lay claim to lead driver Jenson Button after the Honda-powered team failed to meet the performance clause required to keep him. They are hoping to retain him for next season but Williams are determined to fight for him because they claim that sponsorship contracts have been agreed based on his racing for them in 2006.
If Barrichello has agreed a move it will open the door for a driver merry-go-round with Felipe Massa, long courted by Ferrari and a former test driver for them, tipped to leave Sauber and move to the Italian team.
Takuma Sato would also be in danger of being dropped if BAR are able to retain Button and bring in Barrichello, a move which would create their desired top-level driver line-up.
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I can't believe he is still crying about being 2nd driver!
Every single team in that paddock has driver 1 and driver 2.
McLaren just haven't had the boys to tell either Juan or Kimi who is 1 and who is 2 :D
How about massa, I reckon he has done awesome this season. He should get a better drive next year. Up and coming talent. He is the next fisi, cept I think he will live up to his potential
noooo poor Sato.. he just had a child.
man.. in the websites his status is always being "single". Now they say his child just born.. :rolleyes:
This wont be the end for Sato. IF he doesn't get a drive in F1 next season, I'm sure he'll get a cool drive in some form of car racing. He's a talented driver.
Williams has to stick to their guns with the Button issue. It would be tactically suicide to just give him back to BAR. At least make them fight for him. I reckon a lot will happen in the next 5 months. Honda looks strong with their new V8 engine, but who knows, maybe Williams will bounce back and be right at the top again. Just look at what happened at the start of this season.
I reckon Button in McLaren! Brit in a Brit team. He has the temperament for McLaren.
So Massa to Ferrari then and that leaves a seat at RBR-Ferrari. Valentino Rossi? :p
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Jenson wants to stay at BAR
Jenson Button has decided to release the following statement to clarify his contractual debate with team Williams and his plans for the 2006 season:
A meeting took place in the conference room at Williams' Grove headquarters at 12 o'clock on Tuesday 12 July 2005. This meeting was attended by Jenson Button personally, together with his manager, Richard Goddard. On the Williams side the meeting was attended by Sir Frank Williams, together with Patrick Head, as well as the Williams Chief Executive Officer Chris Chapple, the Williams Technical Director Sam Michael, and the Williams in-house lawyer John Healey.
The meeting lasted about 1 hour. During the course of the meeting Sir Frank Williams asked Jenson a specific question "From what you are saying it sounds like you don't wan to be here next season." To this Jenson replied "No I don't."
There is no question of there being a lack of clarity or misunderstanding on this point.
It has been suggested that Sir Frank Williams that a contract between Jenson Button and Williams (and there remain outstanding questions to its validity) was signed 7 months ago, which would be in January of this year. This is incorrect. There are two documents which are relevant, one dated August 2004, and one dated September 2004.
Quotes have also been attributed in the media to Sir Frank Williams to say that Williams paid a substantial amount in option money on Jenson in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. Again, to set the record straight, the facts are as follows:
Payments made were not payments made by Williams to retain an option over Jenson's services. In fact the payments were quite the opposite. The were payments made by Williams to Jenson in exchange for Jenson agreeing not to enforce a contract which he had entitling him to drive for Williams.
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Massa thrilled to join Ferrari
'The best opportunity of my career'
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Massa in red, back in 2004
Ferrari announced today that Rubens Barrichello will not drive for them in 2006. The Brazilian will be replaced by his fellow countryman Felipe Massa, who is driving for Sauber this season.
Massa, a former Ferrari test driver who is managed by Nicolas Todt, son of Ferrari boss Jean Todt, said he was up for the challenge of stepping in to replace Barrichello.
"I feel ready for this new challenge, which is the best opportunity of my career. I am aware of the responsibility it places on me and I cannot wait to be part of a team like Ferrari, alongside the best driver in the world, Michael Schumacher," he said on his website.
"Maranello has believed in me since 2001, when I had yet to make my Formula 1 debut. Now, I am in my third season as a Sauber driver and I can also count on a years experience as a Ferrari test driver, an experience which helped me to grow a great deal."
The 24-year-old, who is lying 13th in the drivers' standings with eight points, added: "I wish to thank Peter Sauber for having had faith in me over these past three years. I will do my very best in the final six races of the season to get the best possible results for his team."
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massa is gay and ferrari just want to hire cheap driver
hmmm shall be interesting to see what he is capable of!
btw from above picture, he looks bit like fisichella
0_o
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Rossi back in the Ferrari
MotoGP star testing again with the Italian Champions
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Ferrari run Rossi again at Fiorano
Valentino Rossi was in action for the Ferrari team yesterday at Fiorano a day after agreeing terms to remain with Yamaha in MotoGP for the 2006 season.
At the wheel of a F2004 chassis, the six-time MotoGP Champion, tested at the Ferrari test facility and as yet, neither Ferrari nor Rossi has made a comment on the purpose of the test.
With a contract in place for 2006, it remains a bit of a mystery as to why Ferrari would be testing Rossi for the first time in over a year unless of course they are evaluating his services for a potential role with the team in 2007.
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hahahaha that was golden kenshin!
Interesting about Rossi, and yes a good point about what the reason of that was? And the fact there not making comments makes it seem a little suspicious. Rossi Schumacher combination! lol
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Originally Posted by nEUROtic
Jesus I'm good. Officially announced @ Ferrari today. Which also means RUBES on the move. Totally to BAR i reckon
:wave: nEUROtic, we shall see how good you really are ;) Although you could be on the right track but only time will tell.
http://www.big-boys.com/pictures/picture1330.html
No wonder schumi is smiling, sus ****....
ahahaha look at rubens... 2nd best even to Bernie.. :rolleyes:
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They all look like they are having a jolly good time. Perhaps Rubes is waiting patiently for his go.
Im actually more worried about the grin coming from bernie, he's gettin much more enjoyment from itQuote:
Originally Posted by nEUROtic
f1 centralQuote:
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If forced to move to Williams
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(GMM) Jenson Button has reportedly fired a warning at Frank Williams -- let me stay at BAR, or I'll spend the year on the F1 bench.
F1 impresario Bernie Ecclestone rubbished the suggestion as media mischief-making.
''There's no danger of that happening,'' the 74-year-old billionaire told the Mirror newspaper.
He said: ''He has a contract. We need a British driver in F1.''
25-year-old Button's warning is evidently in reaction to Williams' stated intention to haul the Englishman back to Grove, even against his wishes.
JB's current boss, BAR principal Nick Fry, may be about to lose his man, but the clichés keep coming -- the contractual adversity, Fry said, is making Jenson 'stronger.'
''People who take a few knocks often come out the stronger,'' the Briton added.
Fry urged the public and media to cut Button, who drove the 'maglev' train in Shanghai at 430kmh on Wednesday, a little bit of slack after also bungling his contracts last year and appearing disloyal and fickle.
''He's a race car driver,'' said Nick. ''I think it's very harsh to point the finger.''
How bored are we all gonna be for the next three weeks. Its gonna be SOOOOO gay. Gotta watch for controversy with contracts, thats the only source of excitement.
*Sigh*
52 races a year I say!
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esp when there've been quite a few back to back rounds... u get use to it being on every week....
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Fisichella and Webber to swap teams?
More rumours as the silly-season hots up
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Will these two racers remain put in 2006?
Giancarlo Fisichella started the season in style by winning the opening round of the 2005 Championship in Melbourne, but since then the Italian has been overshadowed by team-mate Fernando Alonso. Speculation now has it that Fisichella could be on his way from Renault to make room for Mark Webber according to Speed.
Webber, like Fisichella, has had something of a trying season to date. Joining BMW Williams at the start of the season many pundits were predicting that the Australian racer would be challenging for race wins and even the title this year. However, after 13 rounds of the championship Webber has just one podium position to his credit.
Webber of course is still managed by Flavio Briatore and the management of Williams are reportedly unhappy with Webber’s race performances in the troublesome FW27 this year compared to those of team-mate Nick Heidfeld.
This time last year it was mooted that Fisichella would be on his way to Williams for the 2005 season, but Renault signed the Italian to partner Alonso after they dropped Jarno Trulli mid-season. Anything is possible in Formula One and certainly Fisichella and Webber have had a disappointing season as attention now switches from the current campaign to the 2006 programme.
With the Jenson Button Williams/BAR saga seemingly set to drag on for some time, the 2006 driver lineup at Williams remains one of rumour and speculation.
Earl ALEXANDER
© CAPSIS International
now theres something to gossip about! Christ would they swap so soon?
I British guy at work told me Fisichella is on his way, about 2-3 weeks ago I thought he was crazy!
I couldn't see Mark going there, I know he had the chance when joined Williams but I think he'll stay there.
There has been some unfair calls about Mark too, partly to blame is bmw and williams, however Webber's taken a bit of a bashing too
One overated driver swapping for another, and the lesser of 2 team mates. I don't see either teams motivation for this move.
Highly unlikely is my judgement.
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Ferrari tested their 2006 V8 engine for the first time at Fiorano on Tuesday.
Test driver Marc Gene was given the honour of driving the modified F2004, which was equipped with the new engine.
He completed 38 laps, eight of them on the short version of the track, setting a best time of 59.966 seconds.
The reigning F1 Champions are the latest team to test a 2.4 litre V8 engine, which will replace the 3.0 litre V10 format at the end of this season.
Honda, Toyota and BMW were the first, running their engines during the Jerez test in July.
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Former World Champion Mika Hakkinen doesn’t think Fernando Alonso or Kimi Raikkonen will ever be able to dominate Formula One the way Michael Schumacher has done.
Michael Schumacher may not be having a great season thus far but his former rival, Mika Hakkinen, still believes he is the greatest Formula One driver ever.
While Hakkinen was often involved in heated battles with Schumacher on the race track the Finn has always got on well with Schumacher and has great respect for the seven time World Champion.
Schumacher’s achievements in Formula One are unrivalled and the 1998 and 1999 F1 Champions doesn’t believe there will ever be somebody with a record that comes close to it.
“I don’t think anyone will be able to do what Michael has.” said Hakkinen to Autosport
“Michael has made his mark in F1 for so long.”
Despite the fact that Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen are challenging for the title this year Hakkinen doesn’t see either of them being able to challenge the German drivers record at the end of their careers.
“When I retired he started winning non-stop. I doubt anyone will be able to repeat what he has done - neither Alonso nor Räikkönen can come close.”
thank you Mika, thank YOU MIKA, THANK YOU MIKA!!!!!!
ah that is nice to no lol. What sort of times roughly were they punching out at Fiorano before jase?
He would say that, he is a loser lol.
I like this
“When I retired he started winning non-stop."
like HE was the only one that could beat him.
I dont reckon its possible to see a domination like that again either, mainly becoz of the "more competitive" formula one mindset and rules implementations. Alonso, definately cant hold a candle to the guy. But kimi will be his successor. He mighten win seven, but definately a few.
i guess BAR r the team to be with next season... so many rumours concerning the team for next season...
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German to switch British squads
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(GMM) Speculation is rife that Nick Heidfeld, a revelation of 2005, will soon set a course for Brackley to sign a provisional 2006 contract for BAR.
Williams' current star, easily a match - if not Grove team leader - for highly rated teammate Mark Webber, will reportedly switch to take the seat alongside the also-unconfirmed Rubens Barrichello, despite equally strong gossip of a BMW-Sauber move.
Williams-contracted Jenson Button's move, although he doesn't want to go, makes room, to the detriment of '05 BAR teammate, Japan's Takuma Sato.
The little German's switch, though - like Button - could be scuppered by Sir Frank Williams, who is believed to own a watertight 'option' on Heidfeld's service for next year.
'Quick Nick', however, can probably rest easy. It appears that disappointing Renault driver Giancarlo Fisichella is en route to Grove, in a swap that could see Webber fill his blue boots.
Williams' Heidfeld option reportedly runs out next month.
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I was speaking to a friend of mine, who works with a damm good friend of Mark Webbers. Now he was saying that Fablio isn't happy with Fisichella at all, and Fisichella is sick of the one sided Renault team and that Webber and Frank Williams aren't seeing eye to eye.
Thats how the rumor of the "switch" came about.
Now, what I was told is that Fablio likes Webber attitude and Frank would like Fisichella.
He just said this to me "Don't be to shocked if they swap in the near to distant future"
Now, don't take to much away from this, as I said its a friend of a friend so you never know.
But Webber did live behind my cousin for over 10 years :)
Oh that and he said "Williams sold within a few years"
Can't say I believe it all, thought I'd shareit with you!
Heinfeld to BAR
Good idea I think, I just hope BMW hammer Williams and Toyota.
too many rumours for brain to handle! So a swap in the not to distant future, your referring to before seasons end?
No, Massa is a stand in for 1 year.... Ferrari want to lure Alonso for 2007, If Shumi retires ( highly likly)Quote:
Originally Posted by TwEigh
i'll post the link for the article another time. I have to find it 1st.
I look forward to reading that one. Can you remember where it came from?
omg...
Its only speculation, And the website seemed to have removed the article for some reason.... Or i just cant find it....Quote:
Originally Posted by jackosimm
or u made that up?
here you go
http://formula-1.updatesport.com/new...onso/view.html
No I didnt make it up, The article was speculating all options of what was going to happen in 2006 and 2007 with driver changes.... And they speculated that Massa was just a stand in for 2006 until in 2007 Shumi retires and they can haul in Alonso and Kimi or one of them + someone other than Massa.Quote:
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I know.. :) that is why i gave u that link
faaaaaaaaaark .. 6 more days to go...
hurry the fark up :!: