Formula 1...

[TiGeR]

A dangerous post to start at best, but i am sure all the torque lovers among you will enjoy some banter about how great Ferrari/ McLaren are & how the rules disadvantaged your supremacy etc (while Renault was quietly going about the business of kickin ass & collecting the drivers & constructors championships...so, with that, i open this discussion to the floor....

[Shayne]

Shhhh, why did you start a thread like this. Poison, an avid BAR supporter will talk about it till the cows come home. smileys/smiley11.gif

[Poison]

Well the 2006 season will be interesting with the new Specs of the engines and so on.


Ferrari have been testing their new V8 Engine in there 2004 and 2005 car at Bahrain on a shorter circuit,and all I can say is the V8 engines are slow..smileys/smiley13.gif


The Pit Stops will be back to normal as the drivers will be allowed to change tyres again. YAY.. No more sitting around checking the pressures and tread depth..Edited by: Poison

[Shayne]

Wonder what our new member FerrariSucks has to say about all this?

[Poison]

That's Adam's brother Ryan..


And just tuned him about the name..smileys/smiley4.gif

[Shayne]

Ferrari have been testing their new V8 Engine in there 2004 and 2005 car at Bahrain on a shorter circuit,and all I can say is the V8 engines are slow..smileys/smiley13.gif





They're slow beacause they're Ferrari engines.

[Poison]

No, not at all. It's because they are V8s.. Have a look at all the other teams times for testing..

[Shayne]

If you provide a link it might help.

[Poison]

Ferrari's four day test in Bahrain.


http://www.formula1.com/news/3819.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3819.html)


Other teams testresults in Barcelona


http://www.formula1.com/news/3842.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3842.html)Edited by: Poison

[TiGeR]

Wow...guess ferrari is just a lot of gobshyte...smileys/smiley36.gifwill be interesting to see if they can make a comeback next yr...i think Schummi is on his way out...

[Poison]

Could this design be the key to an Italian comeback?


http://www.formula1.com/news/3840.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3840.html)

[TiGeR]

To be honest, its all a lot of noisy powerful cars going round 7 round a track & wasting fuel...(DONT TELL MY FATHER I SAID THAT!...He'll KICK my ass!) smileys/smiley36.gif...i enjoy the h/lights but cant do the whole start to finish GP thing....

[Poison]

The thing is you need to actually go see these cars in action to appreciatethem. It's so amazing, the speed and the noise of those machines is incredible.


Those cars travel at around 83m a second. Down the straights.smileys/smiley5.gif

[FerrariSucks]

83 metres a second, that only 12 times faster than man can run. They need to make them go faster.


Mclaren had too many engine problems, if Kimi and Juan can stay on the track and finish more races next season, then i am sure Mclaren will take it next year.


Only time will tell. Like I said before, its man and machine.


Also who wants to see Rossi in a F1 car.

[TiGeR]

I been to GP @ Silverstone a few yrs ago& in Bahrain last yr...AWESOME stuff but GO-LLY! what a crap load of noise! The chicks in bikinis, sideshows etc cool, but lost the focus re: all those damn laps! ha ha ha! I agree with Ferrari, with more reliable engines, the McLaren boys may be a force in 2006...but then again what would i know! smileys/smiley36.gif

[Poison]

FIA unveils New Radical Wing Concept..


http://www.formula1.com/news/3764.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3764.html)


Looks like it wouldbe very good for the sport..


http://xtramsn.co.nz/sport/0,,12049-5098430,00.htmlEdited by: Poison

[TiGeR]

Ja....its a bit of a ptivate old boys club...the CDG wing sounds like a breath of fresh air & just what the sport needs...

[Poison]

How about this for a cool present.smileys/smiley4.gif


http://www.formula1.com/news/3845.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3845.html)Edited by: Poison

[Poison]

Let the games begin...smileys/smiley32.gif


Provisional 2006 Formula 1 calendar:

March 12: Bahrain (Doha)
March 19: Malaysia (Sepang
April 2: Australia (Melbourne)
April 23: San Marino (Imola)
May 7: European (Nuerburgring, Germany)
May 14: Spain (Barcelona)
May 28: Monaco (Monte Carlo)
June 11: Britain (Silverstone)
June 25: Canada (Montreal)
July 2: United States (Indianapolis)
July 16: France (Magny-Cours)
July 30: Germany (Hockenheim)
August 6: Hungary (Hungaroring)
August 27: Turkey (Istanbul)
September 10: Italy (Monza)
September 17: Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
October 1; Japan (Suzuka)
October 8: China (Shanghai)
October 22: Brazil (Interlagos)

[TiGeR]

Its on now!...Hey!?smileys/smiley7.gifWhats upwith Germany getting two!? (European & German!)...outsideof the fact that they have 2 world classcircuits of course! smileys/smiley1.gif

[Poison]

2006 Driver Line Up
Renault
Fernando Alonso
Giancarlo Fisichella
Heikki Kovalainen (test driver)

McLaren
Kimi Raikkonen
Juan Pablo Montoya
Pedro de la Rosa (test driver)

Ferrari
Michael Schumacher
Felipe Massa
Luca Badoer (test driver)
Marc Gene (test driver)

Toyota
Jarno Trulli
Ralf Schumacher
Ricardo Zonta (test driver)

Williams
Mark Webber
Nico Rosberg
Narain Karthikeyan (possible test driver)
Nicolas Kiesa (possible test driver)

Honda Racing
Jenson Button
Rubens Barrichello

Red Bull
David Coulthard
Christian Klien
Robert Doornbos (test driver)

BMW Sauber
Nick Heidfeld
Jacques Villeneuve

Midland F1
Christijan Albers
Tiago Monteiro

Scuderia Toro Rosso
Vitantonio Liuzzi
Scott Speed
Neel Jani (test driver)

Super Aguri F1
Takuma Sato (possible)
Anthony Davidson (possible)
Kosuke Matsuura (possible)

[TiGeR]

Gee whiskers you did some research there bud! smileys/smiley2.gifHOPEFULLY McLaren have sorted their engines for 2006...& NO i am not a big McLaren or even F1 supporter...ijust think their drivers are good & deserve more consistency from their engines...

[Poison]

I'm not to worried about McClaren to be honest. I think Kimi is a bit of a dick. He never smiles even after he has just won a race.. Cock.. But Montoya is a good driver.


I hope Ferrari will actually be abledo something in 2006 as they were shyte this year. smileys/smiley19.gif


I think next year will be a very good season.. smileys/smiley4.gif

[FerrariSucks]

I cant see Massa doing much for Ferrari next season, he will be Michael's bitch for the season and help slow down the other if he manages to get a good position on the grid.


Juan and Kimi will both be after the title next year.


If one of them dont win, i think they may pick up the constructors championship.


How long to go now Ryan, 15 weeks or so. Give Michael lots of practise time. hahahahahahha

[TiGeR]

smileys/smiley36.gif.... on a serious tip, i wonder how different F1 would have been if that dude (whose name escapes me at the moment! smileys/smiley5.gif) hadnt died at Imola in the 90s...geez i cant believe i have forgotten such a racing legend's name!? smileys/smiley3.gif...Aryton Senna!...SHYTE i was going to go MAD if i couldnt remember that!! smileys/smiley36.gif

[Shayne]

If Senna was still alive, i dont think he would racing smileys/smiley4.gif

[Poison]

FIA push ahead with planned aero changes.


http://www.formula1.com/news/3870.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3870.html)


I think these changeswill begood with lots more overtaking..


Lovelly stuffsmileys/smiley17.gif

[TiGeR]

ja, enough of the bullshit "level the playing field" story!...

[FerrariSucks]

Ryan are you going to come over to the UK in July next year for the British GP. I am probably going to go to it this year, need to hear those machines in full swing.


Let me know.

[Poison]

Hey thats an idea, I will let you know..

[TiGeR]

I think my closest will be Bahrain again...Ess, maybe we can make a plan to party in the UAE? smileys/smiley2.gif

[Poison]

I think no matter where you go it's an enjoyable weekend of racing.smileys/smiley4.gif


There is always so much happening around the track..smileys/smiley17.gif

[Poison]

Michelin to withdraw at end of 2006...


http://www.formula1.com/news/3882.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3882.html)

[Poison]

Hey Tiger you have 86 Days to save up and get to the Bahrain GP as the countdown has now started on the F1 site.


At this exact point in time there is 86 Days 14 Hrs 33 mins 20 secs left smileys/smiley17.gif

[Shayne]

They're not really F1 anymore. More like motorised shopping trollleys with a support crew. http://zimbo.bounceme.net/Forum/smileys/shithappens.gif

[Poison]

Ya especially with them going back to V8 engines..


I think that is just a load of horse crapsmileys/smiley7.gif

[TiGeR]

I'm in it for the babes! smileys/smiley36.gifespecially since i got axed by my Mrs last week...just in time for summer & all the sport! Must just remember to get another to keep me warm next winter....

[Poison]

FIA Rules & Regulations Sporting Regulations


2006 season changes


http://www.formula1.com/insight/rulesandregs/13/995.html (http://www.formula1.com/insight/rulesandregs/13/995.html)


I think those changes will be good for the sport..smileys/smiley32.gifEdited by: Poison

[Poison]

Heresa big surprise..


Alonso in shock move to McLaren


http://www.formula1.com/news/3888.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3888.html)


Renault disappointment at Alonso's defection


http://www.formula1.com/news/3889.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3889.html)


Who would think that Alonso would have moved to Mclaren. Whats with Mclaren, they have to steal good drivers from other companies.


I Hate Mclaren!!


Edited by: Poison

[Adam]

I saw that on the news lastnight, what a huge surprise. Don't think anyone could ever see that one happening, massive blow for renault.So if he is signed up for 2007 i see for sure Montoyo going across to Remault???

[FerrariSucks]

HAHAHAHAAHHAAHHAHAAHHAAHHAHAHAHAAH


Mclaren Rules


Ferrari will win again in 2009 (Maybe)

[Shayne]

Did you see Renault gave Alonso his very own renault F1 car for winning the race last year? Shit a brick.


Apparently the move is worth $200mill for Alonso.Edited by: Shayne

[Poison]

Ferrari will win again in 2006 and Michael will get his 8th title...smileys/smiley4.gif


Watch.smileys/smiley2.gif


Here's the link for Alonso's little prezzie from Renault.


http://www.formula1.com/news/3845.html (http://www.formula1.com/news/3845.html)Edited by: Poison

[Adam]

WOW $200 million damn, I see Alonso as the next Shummi he has what it takes to achieve what Micheal has done.Mclaren has to sort there shit out and they will be on top of F1- Kimi and Alonso What a team. I don't really like Kimi but he can blood drive hard.

[FerrariSucks]

No it will never be Kimi and Alonso.


When Alonso arrives Kimi will move to Ferrari and Michael back to go-karts.

[Poison]

Michael back to go-karts.


Not in your wildest dreams.


No Kimi and Alonso would never be on the same team. I would stop supporting Ferrari if Kimi drives for them.

[TiGeR]

I think McLaren & their associate sponsors wouldnt be dumb enough to let Kimi go...but F1 laks the real characters these days..the guys are like a bunch of robots...smileys/smiley5.gif

[TiGeR]

Mike Schummi going to join Ralf @ toyota!?

[FerrariSucks]

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<TD =articleFeatureCopy>Michael Schumacher has admitted there is a chance - albeit a very small one - that he may not end his Formula One career with Ferrari, the team that has brought him five world championships.</TD></TR>
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"I said that at mid-season I will decide if I want to go on or not go on, and 99 percent I do this with Ferrari if I go on, I should say 99.9,” he told the press at Ferrari’s annual ski meeting.

In the past Schumacher has always pledged his future to the Italian team and he maintained that his comments were not an indication of any specific desire to leave Ferrari, but rather the result of nothing in life being certain.

“Who can look so far in advance, and who can tell what is going to happen, particularly in our sport where things sometimes move rather quickly?” he added. “And as I said, I don't want to lie and therefore I am saying the truth and 99 percent that is what it is and then we will see."

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Oh well Poison, might as well start getting ready to support McLaren, Kimi will be off to Ferrari.

[Poison]

I wonder how this years F1 season is going to pan out?smileys/smiley5.gif

[biffon]

hmm interesting changes - i think it will be better this year - recent years have become boring as the competition was just not up to the standard of ferarri - Last year was the start of the evening out of the fied i hope!

[Poison]

I think the 1st Race in Bahrain will tell all...

[biffon]

yep - looking forward to it &amp; melbourne!

[Poison]

Well here are the unveilings of a few of the cars for 2006..

The Williams FW28
http://www.formula1.com/news/3954.html

The Honda RA106
http://www.formula1.com/news/3942.html

The Ferrari 248 F1
http://www.formula1.com/news/3939.html

The BMW Sauber launch
http://www.formula1.com/news/3919.html

[Poison]

Barcelona day four - a triple for Ferrari
http://www.formula1.com/news/3949.html

Ferrari's new V8 engine seems to be doing job in testing...:smiley4: :smiley14:

[Poison]

One of the newbies in the game.

The new MF1 Russian M16 in pictures

http://www.formula1.com/news/3972.html

[Poison]

Schumacher: Ferrari not far off Renault
Ferrari seem to be confident that they can challenge the 2005 champs..

http://www.formula1.com/news/3977.html

[FerrariSucks]

Confident lol. Dreaming more like it.

[Poison]

Whatever...
HAHA

[Poison]

Just now there will only be one make of car for all the drivers to use..:smiley29:

http://www.formula1.com/news/4020.html

[FerrariSucks]

Looks like they will all be driving McClarens then

[Poison]

Well it's the first race of the 2006 Season this weekend in Bahrain..
It's going to be interesting to see what the results are.. I can't wait and see..

[Poison]

Part 1 - Pre-season testing form and what it really means
http://www.formula1.com/news/4042.html

Part 2 - What's new for the coming Formula One season?
http://www.formula1.com/news/4043.html

Part 3
http://www.formula1.com/news/4049.html

[FerrariSucks]

Me neither, fancy a bet on the outcome.
NZ$10 says McClaren scores more than Ferrari in the first race.
I will collect my winnings at Arrivals

[Poison]

Ah ya you make me laugh...:smiley36: :smiley36: :smiley36:

Confident hey?

[FerrariSucks]

do you have money to waste....lol

[Poison]

Ya I have the money do you? haha

[Poison]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH:smiley36: :smiley36: :smiley36: :smiley36:

Raikkonen Hits Early Problem
11/03/2006 08:03 AM
Alan Baldwin
Kimi Raikkonen re-lived past nightmares on Friday when an electrical problem halted his McLaren on the first day of practice for the Formula One season-opener in Bahrain.

The 2005 championship runner-up, dogged by engine failure in the past, slowed at turn four of the desert Sakhir circuit during the afternoon's second hour-long session.

The Finn helped marshals push the stricken car off the track before getting a ride back to the paddock on a motorcycle.

Raikkonen had been the fastest race driver in a soporific first session, with Renault's 24-year-old world champion Fernando Alonso and other race favourites making only fleeting appearances.

BMW Sauber's Polish reserve driver, Robert Kubica, was quickest in the morning on his first appearance at a grand prix weekend.

The afternoon was busier. All 22 drivers lapped and Briton Anthony Davidson, Honda's test driver, was quickest with a time of 1:31.353 despite gearbox problems.

Ferrari's Michael Schumacher emerged as the day's fastest race driver, 0.398 seconds off Davidson's pace in a boost for the seven times champion after a dismal 2005 season.

"I think that compared to the other teams, we are looking competitive," said the German. "What is clear however is that Renault seem to be very quick straight out of the box which gives them an edge."

Good Day

Alonso, the youngest champion in Formula One history, did no timed laps in the morning but was fifth quickest in the afternoon.

"We had a good first day," said the Spaniard, taking to the track with the number one on his Renault for the first time. "The car feels like it did in winter testing. It is comfortable to drive and consistent."

However Alonso was less than two tenths quicker than Italian Vitantonio Liuzzi, whose Toro Rosso car with a restricted V10 engine was a surprising and controversial sixth in a field of V8-powered rivals.

"I'd say my good time was down to the fact that we did four days testing here last month," said Liuzzi.

Italian Jarno Trulli, in a Toyota, parked up during the afternoon session due to an electronics problem.

With a new three-part qualifying format forcing drivers to do more mileage on Saturday, while engines must still last for two successive races, the big names had no incentive to spend much time on track.

Sunday's race in Bahrain and steamy Malaysia the following weekend are two of the hottest and most demanding on engines.

"The new format of the weekend has seen teams take a variety of different approaches to their Friday running but, as we expected, the running was quite limited overall," said Renault engineering director Pat Symonds.

"I am not sure we have yet seen the true state of play between the teams."

Japan's Super Aguri, the new 11th team, made a first appearance with Takuma Sato and Yuji Ide.

Ide, whose only Formula One experience before arriving in Bahrain amounted to 44 laps of the Barcelona circuit in a car derived from a four-year-old Arrows chassis, was slowest.

[TiGeR]

Bahrain is an awesome circuit...dunno if i'll b able to watch all the laps but will b gr8 2 see the new F1 season under way! :smiley32:

[FerrariSucks]

Lets see the time trials first, that was just warm up, the cars were still on German Time

[Poison]

Saturdays Practise results..
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1 12 Jenson Button (http://www.formula1.com/archive/driver/detail/2006/6/118.html) http://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gif Honda (http://www.formula1.com/archive/team/detail/2006/35/118.html) 1:31.857http://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gif
http://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gif2 5 Michael Schumacher (http://www.formula1.com/archive/driver/detail/2006/7/118.html)http://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifFerrari (http://www.formula1.com/archive/team/detail/2006/3/118.html) 1:31.868http://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gif
3 1 Fernando Alonso (http://www.formula1.com/archive/driver/detail/2006/30/118.html) Renault (http://www.formula1.com/archive/team/detail/2006/6/118.html) 1:31.975http://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gif
http://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gif4 2 Giancarlo Fisichella (http://www.formula1.com/archive/driver/detail/2006/17/118.html) Renault (http://www.formula1.com/archive/team/detail/2006/6/118.html) 1:32.050http://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gifhttp://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gif
5 6 Felipe Massa (http://www.formula1.com/archive/driver/detail/2006/18/118.html)http://www.formula1.com/images/spacer.gif Ferrari (http://www.formula1.com/archive/team/detail/2006/3/118.html) 1:32.826

[FerrariSucks]

Good stuff, I am putting my money on a Ferrari 1st and 2nd

[FerrariSucks]

You have to RESPECT Kimi for his drive this weekend, from 20th to 3rd.

Anyway back to the scores for the weekend, who is the top constructors
McClaren. I wonder what a NZ$10 looks like.

[FerrariSucks]

2006 Bahrain Grand Prix


Pos No Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid Points

1 1 Fernando Alonso Renault 57 1:29:46.205 4 10

2 5 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 57 +1.2 secs 1 8

3 3 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 57 +19.3 secs 22 6

4 12 Jenson Button Honda 57 +19.9 secs 3 5

5 4 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 57 +37.0 secs 5 4

6 9 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 57 +41.9 secs 7 3

7 10 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 57 +63.0 secs 12 2

8 15 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 57 +66.7 secs 8 1

9 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 57 +69.9 secs 2

10 14 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari 57 +75.5 secs 13

11 20 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 57 +85.9 secs 15

12 16 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 56 +1 Lap 10

13 21 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 56 +1 Lap 16

14 7 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 56 +1 Lap 17

15 11 Rubens Barrichello Honda 56 +1 Lap 6

16 8 Jarno Trulli Toyota 56 +1 Lap 14

17 18 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 55 +2 Laps 19

18 22 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 53 +4 Laps 20

Ret 23 Yuji Ide Super Aguri-Honda 35 Mechanical 21

Ret 17 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 29 Engine 11

Ret 2 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 21 Hydraulics 9

Ret 19 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 0 Driveshaft 18

Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg 1:32.406

Official Result

[Poison]

Well NZ$10 is a blue note.. HAHAHAHA

[FerrariSucks]

No comments on Kimi then????

[Poison]

Kimi did have a good drive. He made up 9 it into 12th or so at the begining. But Ferrari is back this year, if Massa didn't spin out under breaking it would have been Ferrari 2 and 3...
It will be a very good season though..

[FerrariSucks]

never mind the spin he only lost 2 places, it was those useless fucker in the pit not testing the equipment enough. Someones out of a job this weekend.

[biffon]

ralph did poorly... damn toyota - speaking of..
i was watching a documentary on the toyota f1 team ...man they are pumping in the money this year!!! each car (8 cars) has its own team, that team is not even allowed in the other cars service bay, they each have their own tools and the lockers are all tag locked so only the authorised people can open those lockers... two windtunnels. 600 staff!
respekt!

[FerrariSucks]

Now imagine the Honda garage where Button and Barrichello are both working to be the top driver.

[Poison]

Ya did you see Button and Barrichello in Bahrain going hard at each other trying to be the top driver.

[Poison]

Fisichella's perfect weekend (http://www.formula1.com/race/news/4131/752.html)

Schumacher beaten by charging Massa (http://www.formula1.com/race/news/4132/752.html)

Well Alonso and Michael's team mates aren't going to make it easy for them this year.

[Poison]

Schumacher did it for the home crowd at Imola...:smiley17: :smiley32: :smiley20:
He is back...

http://www.formula1.com/race/news/4266/754.html

[FerrariSucks]

Sounds like an awsome race, will have to watch the highlights

[Poison]

It did sound like a good race..

[biffon]

schumi needed a better car thats all, hopefully ferrari have fixed their issues

[Poison]

It Looks like Kimi and Michael will be team mates in the future..

Ferrari Offer Schumacher Two More Years

Ferrari want to extend Michael Schumacher's contract for two more years and have offered him an immediate opt-out clause if he wins another Formula One title, Bild newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Schumacher's spokeswoman Sabine Kehm dismissed the report as "pure speculation".

The newspaper reported that Ferrari had offered the seven times champion an annual salary of 35 million euros, which it said was identical to the conditions of his current deal.

"The best part of it is that it doesn't tie Schumacher unconditionally for two more years," Bild said. "He could, if he wanted to, get out of it without any problem sooner.

"He could opt out after the 2007 season -- or even after the current season -- because the new 70-million euro contract has a 'world champion clause'. If he had the title in his pocket he could quit the next day, if he wanted to."

Schumacher took his 85th career win at Imola on Sunday and moved into second place overall in the driver's standings, 15 points behind Renault's world champion Fernando Alonso.

Schumacher intends to cut that gap at his home circuit, the Nuerburgring, at the next race on May 7.

Bild suggested Schumacher could even announce his decision to stay another two years at that race, near his hometown of Kerpen.

Although the 37-year-old has yet to decide whether to continue racing after the end of the season, he has said he sees no reason to stop if he is still enjoying himself.

Find this item at:
http://xtramsn.co.nz/sport/0,,12049-5697003,00.html (http://xtramsn.co.nz/sport/0,,12049-5697003,00.html)

[RustyBear]

I give it to ferrari they were clever to bring shuey in right after alonso, but if alonso had stayed out a couple more laps he would of taken the win.

[Poison]

I wish I could have watched that race..

[Poison]

…Prodrive. Former BAR team boss David Richards is set to return to the Formula One grid after it was confirmed on Friday that his Prodrive motorsport group have had their entry for the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship accepted. Prodrive will join the existing 11 teams, all of whom have retained their places in the series.

http://www.formula1.com/news/4285.html


The Sport seems to be getting better...

[FerrariSucks]

Looks like Shumi wants to go out on a high, just dont think its going to happen thou.
He deserve a good exit but Alonso and Kimi are going to spoil his party

[Poison]

I'd also like to end my carreer on a high..

[Shayne]

No wonder Schummie is doing so badly. He needs to drop all that extra weight from his car and he might be more competitive.

http://guy-sports.com/fun_pictures/ferrari3.jpg

[RustyBear]

LMFAO i always thought he was trying to cheat adding the extra horse power

[RustyBear]

Hes only gone and done it again, but anyway well done to ferrarri i guess they deserved first and third otherwise it wouldnt be much of an exciting season, its gonna be a close one but next weekend its fernandos home patch and hopefully he can win that.

[FerrariSucks]

Schumi showed great character today when Alonso hit the pit stop.
Pitty they are both so good that they couldnt pass each other on the track. Today was Ferrari's pit crew and management that won the race

[RustyBear]

Cant wait till sundays race its gonna be all down to qualifing

[Poison]

This will be an interesting race as last year Kimi ran riot and the to BMW's came second and third..

Can Michael Schumacher scoop the jackpot with Ferrari as the Formula One field heads for Monte Carlo this weekend? For a variety of reasons the seven-time champion has been frustrated on the streets of the Principality in recent years, denied the sixth victory that will draw him level with the late Ayrton Senna. (http://www.formula1.com/race/news/4405/757.html)

The Monaco Grand Prix Preview (http://www.formula1.com/race/news/4405/757.html)

[Poison]

I think it will be another interesting season this year with all the driver changes..

Toyota kick off 2007 launches (http://www.formula1.com/news/5481.html)

Ferrari reveal innovative F2007 (http://www.formula1.com/news/5488.html)

Wraps come off the new McLaren (http://www.formula1.com/news/5500.html)

New BMW Sauber steps out in Spain (http://www.formula1.com/news/5502.html)

Striking new Renault revealed (http://www.formula1.com/news/5540.html)

Honda unveil the RA107 in Spain (http://www.formula1.com/news/5547.html)

New Red Bull breaks cover in Barcelona (http://www.formula1.com/news/5560.html)

[FerrariSucks]

come on McClaren

Looks like all the Renault fans will have to go and buy new clothes as their team colours have changed alot

[Poison]

Valencia day four - Hamilton makes his mark (http://www.formula1.com/news/5603.html)

Unofficial Friday times from Valencia:
1. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, 1:11.120
2. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 1:11.847
3. Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber, 1:12.242
4. Pedro de la Rosa, McLaren, 1:12.401
5. Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault, 1:12.566
6. Sebastian Vettel, BMW Sauber, 1:12.675
7. Heikki Kovalainen, Renault, 1:12.687
8. Mark Webber, Red Bull, 1:12.781
9. Jenson Button, Honda, 1:12.992

[zimdarrell]

Who is Lewis Hamilton?

All these new names!!

[sally]

I only recognise i few names there!!

[Poison]

Some of those new names are just test drivers..

[sally]

oh right makes sence now!!

[FerrariSucks]

Big name missing there, where is Alonso?

[FerrariSucks]

In front of an elated crowd of tens of thousands of people, Formula One Management today announced that Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, has secured the rights to host a Formula One Grand Prix from 2009.

On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the announcement was made to the public who had gathered to watch the sport's elite at the first-ever Abu Dhabi F1 Festival - featuring the largest gathering of current Formula One drivers and cars ever assembled outside of a Grand Prix.

An official signing ceremony immediately followed at the stunning Emirates Palace Hotel by the Chairman and CEO of Formula One Management, Bernie Ecclestone and the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority (EAA), His Excellency Khaldoon Al Mubarak, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

"A Formula One Grand Prix is one of the world's most prestigious sporting events, in the same category as an Olympic Games or World Cup, and is unrivalled in terms of continuous global resonance. That is why this new partnership is such an exciting one for Abu Dhabi and the entire UAE," said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"For Abu Dhabi, and indeed the whole of the UAE, the opportunities that are presented by increased international attention and connectivity will deliver very real macroeconomic benefits."

Abu Dhabi, the capital, and largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, will provide an idyllic location for one the world's most popular sport. With over 200 natural islands, offering some of the most untouched beaches in the region, it is fast becoming one of the most sought out destinations in the world.

Formula One Management CEO Bernie Ecclestone commented: "We are delighted to welcome Abu Dhabi into the Formula One family, and look forward to a long and successful partnership. Abu Dhabi's hospitality, the genuine warmth of its people, and ever increasing number of world class facilities, will ensure that its round of the FIA Formula One World Championship is a wonderful addition to the Formula One calendar."

The 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix track is being constructed by ALDAR Properties, one of the UAE's leading property development companies, and designed by renowned Formula One circuit designer Hermann Tilke.

Already under construction, the track is situated on a 2,550 hectare, natural leisure island, Yas Island, situated on the east coast of Abu Dhabi and only minutes away from the expanding Abu Dhabi International Airport.

"Abu Dhabi will bring its own unique culture, landscape and fans to the F1 experience," said HE Khaldoon Al Mubarak. "The track design alone is an indication of the visionary approach we are taking and I am confident we will deliver something truly special," he added.

"Spectators will enjoy high speed action played out on three distinct sections of the 5.6km circuit, including high speed areas ending in tight overtaking turns, a street section and a marina section. Each section of the circuit combines to deliver an unrivalled viewing experience."

For further details, see the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix site at
www.abudhabigp.com

[sally]

these guys love their cars!!

[FerrariSucks]

And have the money to do what ever they want

[sally]

so true, it makes me sick!!

[FerrariSucks]

me three

[sally]

they did a documentry on the sheiks in the arab states and what they have and do with there cash, its disgusting how much they have!!!!

[yarrumsg]

lewis hamilton is mclarens new driver he's the indigenous that won the jr championships apparently a great driver

alonso will be on a different track probably getting used to the car, and i'm not a fan on the ing/elf renault... sis needs some better colours...

[Poison]

Jerez day two - Massa puts Ferrari back on top (http://www.formula1.com/news/5630.html)


Unofficial Wednesday times from Jerez:
1. Felipe Massa, Ferrari, 1:19.647
2. Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber, 1:19.794
3. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, 1:19.810
4. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 1:20.007
5. Fernando Alonso, McLaren, 1:20.040
6. Nelson Piquet Jr, Renault, 1:20.070
7. Alexander Wurz, Williams, 1:20.111
8. Nico Rosberg, Williams, 1:20.118
9. Ralf Schumacher, Toyota, 1:20.604
10. Mark Webber, Red Bull, 1:20.617
11. Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber, 1:20.647
12. David Coulthard, Red Bull, 1:20.693
13. Jenson Button, Honda, 1:20.746
14. Ricardo Zonta, Renault, 1:20.763
15. Jarno Trulli, Toyota, 1:20.898
16. Marco Andretti, Honda, 1:22.147

[FerrariSucks]

This is going to be a very interesting season with all the new drivers