Rob wrote:Motor racing, Bike racing, Horse racing & Boat racing, are probably the only sports that do not interest me? Oh and boxing!
Sorry Davey Boy.
Davey Boy wrote:Rob wrote:Motor racing, Bike racing, Horse racing & Boat racing, are probably the only sports that do not interest me? Oh and boxing!
Sorry Davey Boy.
I'm disappointed there Rob, had you penned as a fan of pretty much all sport!
Davey Boy wrote:I don't know if anyone around here is a fan of F1 but I thought there may be a few fans kicking around and that maybe I should start a dedicated thread, so here it is...
Rob wrote:Sideshow Meg wrote:Horse racing is only fun when you're at the races and winning money (Like I did last summer, thank you Frankie DeTorri!)
Are you from the wealthiest family in the South?
Agides wrote:Davey Boy wrote:I don't know if anyone around here is a fan of F1 but I thought there may be a few fans kicking around and that maybe I should start a dedicated thread, so here it is...
Now you're talking my language!! I'm a huge F1 fan and have been for many years to the extent where the telephone (land-line and mobile) gets unplugged/switched off for both the qualifier and race.
Just been reading on the BBC website about Lewis Hamilton's first practice in Monaco today and am already looking forward to the race. Monaco and Spa are my two favourite circuits because the races are usually unpredictable. Will be happy to discuss/pick apart Saturday qualis and Sunday races for the remainder of the season if you want.
Beer Necessity wrote:Agides wrote:Davey Boy wrote:I don't know if anyone around here is a fan of F1 but I thought there may be a few fans kicking around and that maybe I should start a dedicated thread, so here it is...
Now you're talking my language!! I'm a huge F1 fan and have been for many years to the extent where the telephone (land-line and mobile) gets unplugged/switched off for both the qualifier and race.
Just been reading on the BBC website about Lewis Hamilton's first practice in Monaco today and am already looking forward to the race. Monaco and Spa are my two favourite circuits because the races are usually unpredictable. Will be happy to discuss/pick apart Saturday qualis and Sunday races for the remainder of the season if you want.
I'd love to have my interest in the sport sparked again. In truth I haven't really followed F1 since Senna, Prost and Mansell were fighting it out hammer and tongs!
I did enjoy Damon Hill's 1996 win though, but Williams were pretty unbeatable that year.
Lewis Hamilton looks like an exciting prospect, I may even tune in for this one. The Monaco Grand Prix was always my favourite.
Agides wrote:Beer Necessity wrote:Agides wrote:Davey Boy wrote:I don't know if anyone around here is a fan of F1 but I thought there may be a few fans kicking around and that maybe I should start a dedicated thread, so here it is...
Now you're talking my language!! I'm a huge F1 fan and have been for many years to the extent where the telephone (land-line and mobile) gets unplugged/switched off for both the qualifier and race.
Just been reading on the BBC website about Lewis Hamilton's first practice in Monaco today and am already looking forward to the race. Monaco and Spa are my two favourite circuits because the races are usually unpredictable. Will be happy to discuss/pick apart Saturday qualis and Sunday races for the remainder of the season if you want.
I'd love to have my interest in the sport sparked again. In truth I haven't really followed F1 since Senna, Prost and Mansell were fighting it out hammer and tongs!
I did enjoy Damon Hill's 1996 win though, but Williams were pretty unbeatable that year.
Lewis Hamilton looks like an exciting prospect, I may even tune in for this one. The Monaco Grand Prix was always my favourite.
Although it really pains me to say it (because I admire the man enormously both as a human being and for his dedication/contribution to F1), I am pleased Michael Schumacher chose to retire as it has opened up the competition and made the sport very exciting again for the first time in a long time.
We now have a situation where a (British - yippee!) rookie is leading the Championship, having made the most successful start to a F1 career in the sport's history and eight points separate the top four drivers after four races. Waiting a month for the Spanish GP to watch Hamilton race again seemed like an eternity.
Apart from my obvious support for the British drivers, I think Heidfeld and Kubica are very interesting and I enjoy watching them drive. I hope that they continue to do well this season.
I agree with BN that some of the best racing in F1 was in the late 80s/early 90s when Senna, Prost, Mansell and Lauda were driving and the championships would go down to the wire - it would be great if the sport could return to that (there was a glimmer of something like it briefly last year between Alonso and Schumacher). 2008 is already set to be fascinating with the removal of traction control, some new circuits and a night race and we've still got three quarters of the 2007 calendar left. Great stuff!
Agides wrote:Davey Boy wrote:I don't know if anyone around here is a fan of F1 but I thought there may be a few fans kicking around and that maybe I should start a dedicated thread, so here it is...
Now you're talking my language!! I'm a huge F1 fan and have been for many years to the extent where the telephone (land-line and mobile) gets unplugged/switched off for both the qualifier and race.
Just been reading on the BBC website about Lewis Hamilton's first practice in Monaco today and am already looking forward to the race. Monaco and Spa are my two favourite circuits because the races are usually unpredictable. Will be happy to discuss/pick apart Saturday qualis and Sunday races for the remainder of the season if you want.
Davey Boy wrote:II have to say I have been impressed with Coulthard the last few races he has looked electric which is great to see again. I hope he is still at Red Bull next year because with the greater influence Newey will have on the car they could become serious contenders.
Davey Boy wrote:...someone like Kovaleinen (sp!!) has looked slightly ragged although he has shown improvement.
Agides wrote:When you consider the results from both drivers so far this season, Fisichella is by no means the head and shoulders above Kovalainen that his F1 experience should put him. I wonder if Kovalainen will make the more significant points contribution for Renault by the end of this season?
Agides wrote:Davey Boy wrote:...someone like Kovaleinen (sp!!) has looked slightly ragged although he has shown improvement.
Kovalainen has actually become more interesting to me since I read that Briatore (allegedly) openly criticised him for only finishing 10th - he started 13th - in his first Australian F1 race(!). Take into account that Fisichella started 6th and finished 5th and it's easy to see who moved up more places.
In Malaysia, Fisi qualified 12th, finished 6th; Kovalainen qualified 11th, finished 8th (he outqualified the more experienced driver).
In Bahrain, Fisi qualified 7th, finished 8th; Kovalainen qualified 11th, finished 9th (gained 2 places as opposed to Fisi dropping one position).
In Spain, Fisi qualified 10th, finished 9th; Kovalainen qualified 8th, finished 7th (outqualified and finished higher placed than the experienced driver).
When you consider the results from both drivers so far this season, Fisichella is by no means the head and shoulders above Kovalainen that his F1 experience should put him. I wonder if Kovalainen will make the more significant points contribution for Renault by the end of this season?
Enjoy the qualifier!
Agides wrote:Agides wrote:When you consider the results from both drivers so far this season, Fisichella is by no means the head and shoulders above Kovalainen that his F1 experience should put him. I wonder if Kovalainen will make the more significant points contribution for Renault by the end of this season?
Me and my big mouth! Just like Monaco to prove me wrong - and that it why I love this circuit so much.
Still reflecting on the session and the very harsh (imho) penalty given to Coulthard, so will post in a while.
Davey Boy wrote:However to be honest Fisi just seems to blow too hot and cold for me. He should have done much better against Alonso in equal machinery over the last couple of years and I feel he missed his chance to be considered a top driver. Maybe I am being a bit harsh but when you see now how Hamilton is ruffling Alonsos feathers I wonder why Fisi faled to do so on so many occassions.
I think if Kovalainen puts in solid performances throughout the season though and manages to keep Fisi honest, perhaps scoring around the 20-30ish point mark he will get himself another year to show us what he can do.
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