2011 Random F1 Discussion

Gabriel · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:58 am

Shaddix wrote:

Ferrari wrote:

ESPNF1: Europe 'finished' for F1 - Ecclestone

Quote:

Bernie Ecclestone believes that there will only be five races held in Europe in the near future, saying that it is "finished" as a Formula One hub. Formula One has traditionally been based in Europe, with all of the team headquarters found within Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Spain. There were nine races in Europe this season, and the number will shrink to eight next year when the Turkish Grand Prix disappears from the calendar. Ecclestone, however, still feels that number is too high and expects more to fall by the wayside in the not-too-distant future. "I think in the next few years, Europe will be left with only five races," Ecclestone is quoted by Marca. "I think Europe is finished. It will be a good place for tourism but little else. Europe is a thing of the past." When asked if Europe was the spiritual home of Formula One, Ecclestone responded: "It used to be." Ecclestone was clear where he was hoping to expand to in the future too, with the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi already planned for 2014. "Russia for sure, we have a contract there ... Maybe South Africa, Mexico."

Fuck off Bernie, it almost sounds like you only want 5 European races. Sereously fuck off!

Someone should create a new series totally based in Europe, apart from the usual races in Japan and Australia. I bet it can kill F1 in little time, by offering incredibly cheap deal to the classic GP circuits. It can happen. It happened in America.

kals · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:36 am

Yeah that only took 10-15 years and almost completely decimated US open wheel racing. Good example.

Ospi · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:51 am

I just laugh at how places like South Africa are the future of the sport, how is a corrupt, declining shithole in any way the future xD.

Ferrari · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:14 am

Bernie is 81 years old and getting more delusional each day. Isn't time for CVC to find replacement for Bernie?

Xen · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:33 am

In "real life" Kimi would look like a retard with answers like he's providing to intereviews, but in sport it seems to be "cool". Did you think about the fact that if you knew personally a guy who was answering question like him, what would you thinking about him ? It is Kimi's style, but its just strange sometimes ! I'm glad he's back tho !

Spinny35 · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:48 am

I fear Raikkonens comeback will be about as successful as Schumachers.

Eddington mains · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:54 am

footballs wrote:

I fear Raikkonens comeback will be about as successful as Schumachers.

As good as that?
I think it will be worse.. MSc at least has been in the top 10, Kimi, although he has massive reserves of talent, I just don't think he has it in him when the going gets tough and he has to dig deep within himself to get the best from a car.. I hope I'm wrong, but from his manner and laid back attitude I can't see it!

Juihi · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:58 am

Eddington mains wrote:

I just don't think he has it in him when the going gets tough and he has to dig deep within himself to get the best from a car

Like all his engine failures in 2005?

oh wait

Spinny35 · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:03 am

Youre gona base how good he is on that one pass? I just dont seem he being any good after 2 years away......in a mid pack car.

Juihi · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:17 am

No I'm going to base on the fact he's one of the best F1 drivers....... in the 2nd half of 2009 he scored more points than anyone else, yet people judge him on the fact he had an icecream?

phil1993 · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:24 am

I love the way people say he's unmotivated. You did see him in the second half of 09 in that shitbox F60, when it was clear he was about to be replaced?

Juihi · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:26 am

Quote:

"There is always a lot of talk about the motivation but nobody really knows what I do or what I think except for myself, so I don't really care about what people say."

phil1993 · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:31 am

Yup. The only time his motivation perhaps failed was mid-08, but there were a plethora of reasons for that.

Anyway, there was another driver announcement recently too...
http://www.f1zone.net/news/who-is-charles-pic/10676/

Shaddix · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:35 am

Juihi wrote:

Quote:

"There is always a lot of talk about the motivation but nobody really knows what I do or what I think except for myself, so I don't really care about what people say."

ah, I missed those answers from him

phil1993 · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:43 am

Well remember his best quotes

http://www.f1zone.net/news/the-words-an ... imi/10648/

James Allen tweeted last night about more major changes at LRGP expected soon (ie, today?). Possibly something to do with management reshuffle or maybe something to do with the engines?

Xen · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:56 am

He'll stay 1 year with Lotus, powered by Renault, don't forget, and then move to Red Bull (oh what a surprise, Renaut engine too and Red Bull is Kimi's main sponsor) to replace Webber. It sounds too obvious to be sure. We will see !

Ospi · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:53 am

I'm glad he is back, I love seeing him race and I do hope the Lotus is not a complete shitbox but i think it will be. My only concerns with him is his motivation when in a midfield car when he knows where he has been in the past.

Slam · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:25 am

phil1993 wrote:

Well remember his best quotes

http://www.f1zone.net/news/the-words-an ... imi/10648/

Hehe. Nice collection. I wonder how Kimi would react to your post..? "I don't care what phil1993 says. He doesn't interest me."

Scirocco · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:10 pm

Kimi will not of lost anything. It's not like hes really old now, hes still 32 which is prime age for a racing car driver. Alesi said it himself, he said Kimi probably has more natural speed then anyone who has ever steeped into a grand prix car. Don't be surprised if hes blistering quick when he first jumps into the car again.

Gaara · PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:21 pm

Ferrari wrote:

Bernie is 81 years old and getting more delusional each day. Isn't time for CVC to find replacement for Bernie?

Someone even worse?

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