Is it too early in the year to start moaning that it's going to fast? 7 whole days of 2009 have passed already, and we're heading swiftly into the 8th. For those wishing the season to hurry up and get here fast, I think it might just do that. Anyway, here are some topics that have hit the news today:
- It looks like Singapore are going to reprofile some of the track to encourage overtaking. The 2008 night race was a success, but perhaps only because of the safety car. Therefore, organisers are in contact with both the FIA and teams to discuss potential revisions for this years race. They want to smooth out the bumps, which personally, I think would be a travesty.
- Also, it seems as though Mark Blundell will be going solo, now that Martin Brundle has a high flying job at the BBC. Actually, it seems as though Mr Brundle wants to concentrate on his own son's career and has stepped back from the management company that he and Mark ran together. Now it's all Blundells responsibility, and we're trying to come up with a new name for him. It can't be 2MB anymore, can it?
- Finally, it seems as though Bernie is just as doubtful about Donington Park as everyone else, although he's willing to give them until September to get things sorted out. He says there are five other venues he can replace them with - presumably he doesn't mean in Britain though?
And before I sign off, if you haven't already been caught in the endless cycle of voting for us every 24 hours, you might like to have a go now:
We've got no chance of winning anything, but we appreciate every vote nevertheless. See you in the comments!
Y'know, I completely forgot that Autosport International actually begins today. Wonder if anything interesting will filter out of it? It's not usually a hot-bed for news is it?
Can we list the five venues that Bernie is talking about being able to replace Donington with?
Um. I guess we can assume that none of them are in the UK.
last years archive from thrusday:
http://www.autosport.com/news/archive.php/month/01/year/2008/day/10
A bit different to Macworld then :D
Well, not necessarily. Can't Brands Hatch host F1 on the fly? But yeah, let's assume that.
Five venues could be...
1. Russia?
2. Korea?
3. Poland?
4. Mexico?
5. US/Canada?
Brands Hatch would never get planning permission, I like your list although I don't think the North Americas will get a race again for a while yet.
Must.Go.To.Bed. Night/morning all.
Hmm, we're looking very off colour at Milwaukee at the moment in RLB IndyCar. Crashed in practice, qualified 15th, and now crashed in warmup.
Controversial: Brands Hatch is rubbish anyway :-D
I'd sooner see racing on this track instead.
bye!
1) neverland
2) narnia
3) middle earth
4) atlantis
5) brigadoon
Well, the manufacturers are pressing Bernie to return to North America, and losing Silverstone would be a nice way for Bernie to bow to their pressure without being humiliated, since he'd just say they came back on as a back-up, and not as the 'original' plan, so to speak.
Also, for Mexico, there were plans before for Tilke to design a figure-of-eight track in Acapulco (which is a LOVELY beach town - think Miami, but with hotter girls). They said that the plans were finished, but construction never got underway. Perhaps that might get restarted if Bernie asked them to?
:D Hah!
Is it just me, or did the Weblog Awards site just go down?
i got nothing.
Can we list the five venues that Bernie is talking about being able to replace Donington with? {Dave in NZL - 14 comments ago}
If it reads:
Castle Combe
Croft
Brands Hatch
Oulton Park
Snetterton
I'll be very amused - and very surprised.
Been finding it very difficult to access the site for the past day or so. Takes ages and often times out.
Acapulco sounds nice, but pleeeeease not another Tilke track. Sheesh!
I was just over at BLOGF1 reading that Ferrari is going with pitlane lights for the new season they must be gluttons for punishment, I hope the mechanics are going to get some danger pay,
my guess is that it's a bbc thing.
itv were happy for that to carry on - blundell's association with hilton hotel group, which happened to offer itv competition prizes as well as sponsor mclaren.
wouldn't be surprised if the beeb haven't put a stop to all of that.
the refueller especially :)
I heard somewhere and I can't remember where that Gerhard Berger had spilt the beans about Seb Buemi driving for Toro Rosso, do you think he's a bit bitter I would be.
hard to read if you ask me. i could never work out if he wanted to keep bourdais for another year or not. did he or didn't he want buemi and did that affect his decision to sell? i can't figure it out.
To help pass the day away at work today I listened to 'Dark Side of the Moon' and the song 'Money' starts to play and I'm listening to it and it dawns on me that Bernie must be basing part of his life on this song just listen to these lyrics: 1) Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash 2) Share it fairly but don't take a slice of my pie 3) Think I'll buy me a football team Do you think he has a Lear Jet, no I think a man with that size of ego probably has an Airbus 380. thats just my opinion and I could be wrong.
business jet.
it's a dassault falcon 7x. tail reference is: n999be:
well, you did ask ;)
Maybe what happened Dieiter was not happy with Bourdais and was pushing for Berger to get rid of him and hire Buemi but Berger a true racer saw potential with Bourdais and refused and when push comes to shove Berger lost out.
you've just given me an idea aitch.
bourdais is managed by nicolas todt. brawn is after some ferrari engines. no idea have much influence jean todt has in marnello any more, but let's speculate drivers for ex-honda in 2009 are:
- jenson button
- seb bourdais
running ferrari engines while ferrari get honda's kers in return.
everybody wins.
So if Brundle leaves 2MB will it be re-christened 512kb?
ferrari also take the honda pit light system, developed by brawn so it works properly and nobody gets hurt.
it's a winner, right? c'mon.
Ouch, even family friendly jokes are moderated now, Bad Clapper!
(was a good one too :D)
I still think that relationship was soo instrumental in Massa joining Ferrari. Good job Rob Smedly seems to be an engineer/driver relationship genius
:D
that's simply brilliant! and now i'm super annoyed i couldn't see it for myself.
the BUTT - BOUR line up is interesting theory but I think that besides engine supply the team will need other backers too and those may also influence the selection of drivers
there was a talk about Petrobras jumping ship from Williams to Honda (while Honda was still Honda), that perhaps was what made them test the Brazilians di Grassi and Senna. But since the Honda pulled out all the sponsor talk ended. we shall wait and see ...
But I think it is safe to assume that at least one of the ex-Honda seats in 2009 will be sort of paid drive seat, whether in return for engines or cash
Whom do we actually want to take over the team ?
ideally dave richards. not sure if he and button get along, but he's the right man for the job, if he can find the funding.
I sure hope he does, time is definitely running out
With 77 days until the first Friday practice do you think there really is enough time to get the team up and running and if they do get it going how competitive can they be especially after missing some testing already. Wouldn't it be better for the new owners to pass on this season get all their ducks in a row and come out blazing next year, oops that might be a poor choice in words.
One thing's for sure: Honda ended their latest F1 stint in an [engine] blaze of glory! :P
I am wondering if deep down Bernie has a feeling that Donnington might not be granted permission to upgrade the circuit. Then it will give him the perfect excuse to not have a British Grand Prix and put a new venue on the F1 calendar. Somewhere like Russia or another Arab country where he can make much more money than having a GP in Britain. I think if Donnington dosen’t hold the BGP it will be a travesty that an F1 GP will not be held in Britain. I have never been to Donnington but i know a couple of people who have and they said it is a nightmare place. So it seems even if Donnington is granted permission today, they will have a lot of work to do to get the circuit updated for the 2010 BGP
http://www.autosport.com/gallery/picture_free.php/dir/2008bra4/image/XPB_0BYA3K10GF5E690XT7MO0-2
Ray - Actually, that's what many of us are thinking. As I mentioned earlier, Russia is a prime candidate to replace Britain.
It's very devious - very Bernie, in fact.
Surely Silvertsone would at least be one of the 5 potential Donnington stand-ins on Bernies list?
I think that deep down, Bernie knows that F1 needs a British Grand Prix. It is home to so many of the teams, and European or Worlwide Headquarters to many of the sponsors.
Letter from Max to Luca ahead of todays FOTA meeting in Heathrow...
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=36801
Plenty to discuss in there!
1) Lots more cost cutting to come. I love Max's statement that having invested in a new facility is not an arguement for retaining it.....I think the manufacturers board of directors & shareholders would beg to differ!
2) The FIA having introduced KERS against the wishes of many teams, now seems to want to ban at least battery versions, which I believe some teams will be using this season (& will have spent a lot of money developing).
3) Seems Cosworth are still very much in the frame to supply some teams in 2010
4) FIA still keen on standardised Chassis parts & gearboxes.
Max sneaked something in here: he previously said this would only push through if FOUR teams said yes. He now says:
The caps are mine. I guess Max didn't get as much support as he expected? Heck, Ross Brawn prefers Ferrari engines to them Cosworths. :P
It also says that the most wanted improvement from fans is overtaking.
Can this really be from Max?? Is he actually listening?
Morning everyone.
I see Max is running his mouth again, although this time he seems to have taken on board what the fans want before he starts speaking.
not to mention the fact they don't have the funding in place to carry out the work either.
mole is tweeting too:
http://twitter.com/f1mole
and joe saward has a page on facebook now:
http://tinyurl.com/9jurz9
Did anyone hear about this? Apparently ART were interested in buying Honda. Sorry if it's already been mentioned.
Also, did anyone spot this story?
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/081217134704.shtml
12 parties are currently vying for Honda, but Nick Fry claims there were as many as 30 to begin with!
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72657
AND the FIA look set to give the go ahead to moveable wings to "improve the show"
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72649
It's all go today. :P
Wow - ex-Honda really is popular!
AND the FIA look set to give the go ahead to moveable wings to “improve the show”
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72649
It’s all go today. {Scott Woodwiss - 2 comments ago}
I thought they'd already steamrollered that through the WMSC?
Max seems to say different.
Ferrari are willing to supply whoever Honda turns out to be with engines
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/01/07/ferrari-willing-to-supply-honda-with-engines/
Max seems to say different. {Scott Woodwiss - 2 comments ago}
Typical!
Ferrari are willing to supply whoever Honda turns out to be with engines {Scott Woodwiss - 2 comments ago}
Yes! This is really good news. This makes me even more pleased that Force India switched to Mercedes - the teams would have been up in arms if Ferrari was caught supplying 40% of the grid when a two-team maximum engine supply regulation is in force.
So Toro Rosso are still getting Ferrari engines, yes?
http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9555&Itemid=219
F1 plane!
I want to fly on that!!! :D
Ali, have you started on your intro RP yet for RLB? :)
I have an idea for what I want to write, but I can't post it until ftlog let me use their forums.
So Toro Rosso are still getting Ferrari engines, yes? {Scott Woodwiss - 6 comments ago}
They are. But Force India aren't, so Ferrari will still be supplying three teams total. Yes I know that's above the limit, but the FIA managed to squash opposition easily last year and this year they need only say, "Well why didn't you let them have an engine when asked if you were so bothered about your rivals having more cars?"
I think you have to sign up to ftlog itself, if I remember it right.
Yup that's right, go here:
http://ftlog.org/-uM
I think you have to sign up to ftlog itself, if I remember it right. {Scott Woodwiss - 2 comments ago}
Precisely. Went through the main bit of the log-in at just before 11:30. I'm currently waiting for their test e-mail. I've been waiting half an hour already and if it doesn't come soon, I'll have to do it tomorrow.
But contrary to Brawn, Fry doesn't say 'my presence on the team is not important, the job of the other people is what matters'. What I get from his words (and previous history) is that he is sure to be at the management of the team after the buy (and for some reason I feel he will be the first to be sacked :-) ). I hope that his personal 'agenda' doesn't end up with a dead or inviable team...
Can someone do me a favour and post the results of the race on BATracer this afternoon when they happen? Ta! :-D
More F1 news!
Both breaking news stories courtesy of Autosport.com
Motorland Aragon in Spain wants to host F1 testing
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72666
PDLR says he still wants a race drive (from ASI)
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72665
Can someone dig my comment out please :(
Done.
On a Weblog Awards note, anyone here knows of Nate Silver and FiveThirtyEight.com?
They're also in the awards, under the Best Political Coverage category.
As a note, he only made a single post about the nomination. No picture links of any sort.
And his current total?
1st - FiveThirtyEight - 13,695 (60.4%)
2nd - American Thinker - 1,947 (8.6%)
Yep, thirteen THOUSAND votes. That's a gap of 11,748 votes to 2nd! Stunning stuff.
The 2008 US Elections made Nate an Internet superstar.
Do you have an opinion on either of them?
Yes, if you wish:
Motorland Aragon - Another Iberian circuit, how surprising. I know it's a good climate in the winter, but what's wrong with testing elsewhere in Europe? The circuit itself looks quite good, nice twisty layout, has a Valencia feel about it.
PDLR - If he still wants a race drive, I'm thinking taking over from Fisi would be his best bet. He's much faster and seems to be better in terms of technical knowledge.
Just that I like to know what you think, 'stead of simply sharing a link. That's what creates the conversation :)
Soon we will have more testing venues than races on the calendar!
Oh of course, no problem with that at all :)
The testing venues will start their own championship soon, you just watch.
Tell you what, Anthony Davidson would be a shoo-in for a seat then :)
And Franck, if he's up for it :P
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/090108143812.shtml
Who says Kimi never does anything fun? :D
Plus Mika's doing it too. So it's only a matter of time before we see Heikki in a Subaru then. :P
mr. hope-frost in the house (again):
http://www.autosport.com/features/article.php/id/1943
on stage:
• 13-time grand prix winner and 2001 world championship runner-up David Coulthard
• Double Le Mans winner, Audi star Allan McNish
• Eight-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen
• Le Mans GT1 class winner David Brabham
• BMW's triple World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx
• Chevrolet WTCC race winners Alain Menu and Rob Huff
• Double British Touring Car champion Fabrizio Giovanardi
• BTCC top liners Jason Plato and Tom Chilton
• DTM runner-up and F1 aspirant Paul di Resta
• Multiple Le Mans and ALMS class winner Oliver Gavin
• Ferrari sportscar ace and CR Scuderia race team boss Andrew Kirkaldy
• FIA GT Ferrari racer Tim Mullen
I hope it's not a double sided stage again. Do you think they learnt from that?
Another comment in moderation. Seriously doesn't like links.
don't worry, we know when they're in there and we'll pull them out for you.
:)
He will enjoy it so much that he will actually end his F1 career after 2009...
I have a slightly new topic question. if you read Max's letter he wants to find something different then batteries to store the energy for KERS. Do we know that everyone is currently going to use (if they do use KERS) batteries? It sounds like some of the other options are way lighter in weight and that seems to be the big issue with KERS right now is weight. I know this is pretty privy information to just the teams, but wondered if anyone has heard anything.
Maybe I should go there.
We have a fan page on Facebook now? I just joined.
sorry, yeah. not finished yet. videos not appearing and stuff. will shout when it's ready :)
The other main option for KERS is a flywheel. I have it on good authority that both battery & flywheel systems will be on the grid next year (i.e. teams aren't all going with the same type of solution).
Sounds about right. Given that KERS will probably end up being standardized for 2010, one of those two groups will have gotten a headstart, and the other might just have painted themselves into a corner for the next 2 years.
joined it earlier, but forgot to mention it. How silly of me...
ooh, scoop. me likes :)
we've seen the battery systems in testing and williams bought a mechanical solution. but there's nothing to confirm any of these will actually run during a race is there?
True, but then, why run it at tests if you won't race it anyway? This late in the game, that would just be a waste of time and resources.
without testing it, how would they know if it's any good?
i'm sure they will run them, some at the season opener too. just not sure anyone's actually gone on record to say that yet.
But haven't they been testing KERS for the better part of 2 months now?
Good point. I guess they want a backout clause, just in case.
Time to read through the comments and F1 news I reckon. Haven't looked through anything today yet whatsoever due to so much uni work (making me stressed, miserably and extremely worried)
Time to try and get it off my mind for a while..
*hopes for progress concerning Honda*
In a nutshell - a lot of air, but nothing solid.
Just read it. better than nothing I suppose. :P
Wouldn't the flywheel-powered system be better AND safer?
why and why?
Afternoon all.
Please don't wail around, I've got a headache from the bloomin school bell. Which goes something like a high pitch squel from a seal.
a cute seal?
Just a thought really. I took it that by using the flywheel, the energy from that would probably recharge the system faster and when it's used would spin even faster therefore recharging faster and so on. Plus I guessed it would be safer because it might reduce the chances of electric shocks at all.
I'm very very wrong, aren't I? :P
BTW, Sepang BAT race is done.
I. DON'T. BELIEVE. IT!
I started 17th and somehow, I WON! AGAIN! :D
An ill one.
My headache is getting worse.
not saying you're right or if you're wrong, was curious how you came to the conclusions that's all.
i've no idea how the two compare when fitted inside an f1 chassis, but during an accident a lose flywheel could be highly dangerous.
fix!
Hey, touch wood I haven't changed anything.
jean todt used to say exactly the same thing.
Must have been that safety car. I made my stop and jumped to 3rd.
You're just annoyed because I beat you again.
can you give usa full run down, when you get a second?
Check the upgrades. I haven't messed with them one bit.
you did?? arse.
Despite starting 8 places behind I might add :D
big arse.
Damn that 1 stop strategy.
I think he was just joking you know
In good news, in my public game, managed to qualify 8th in my Super Aguri in Bahrain.
Ahem, can you two please explain this:
Mr Christine makes a pitstop from P20 lasting 15.68 seconds. Tyre choice is Cut Slick Hard. 36 laps of fuel are taken onboard (5 laps already in tank). Both cars of the team "Super Aguri" pit on the same lap, but the pit box is clear in time avoiding any delay. The mechanics made a mockery of the whole pit process! 5 seconds were wasted.
There's your reason. :D
so i should shoot the mechanics?
I don't understand. It says there was no delay, but then we wasted 5 seconds? How does that follow?
I think the preferred method is to run them other. Less conspicuous that way.
Hate safety cars. :p
run them over.
i get the impression it would be easier to manage an actual f1 team.
yeah, but you'd never let it go :D
:D
I tried that on Grand Prix Manager 2 and could never get either driver passed the 107% rule.
Damn safety car got me again. Scott passed me just as the safety car came out and I had to queue in the pits.
Finished 5th again. Well to Scott for winning again. Can we please have a race without safety cars as it gets me every time.
i think we need new safety car rules.
i vote each car has to set a predetermined lap time based on a light in the cockpit.
Why does Bernie have a plane with a US reg?
:D
Been moderated for smiling. Whatever next?
reg info here:
http://flightaware.com/resources/registration/N999BE
As Me says, a flywheel explosion, or a flywheel being set loose during an accident would be extremely scary - these things will be rotating at something like 50,000 rpm!!
You also have a problem with gyroscopic forces coming from the flywheel - probably necessitating two flywheels rotating at exactly the same speeds but in opposite directions.
I don't know how long a flywheel can store its energy for though either. Presumuably friction means it slows down over time?? - Not a problem during a race, but if you are on pole with a flywheel system, would you still have the boost power from the start line after sitting idle for 90 seconds for the grid to form, or would the guys alongside with a fully charged battery have an advantage?
On the battery subject, I did recall someone saying that the things are deemed so dangerous that the Civil Aviation Authority won't let them be flown, meaning that if anyone is planning on using for the first few flyaway races, they should be sticking them on a boat to Australia about now.
also, follow bernie in the air here:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N999BE
Russia has had at least 5 circuits mentioned over the last 15 years that were each going to be on the calendar within 2 years. Not one of them has even been built yet.
The 2010 Britidh GP WILL be at Silverstone and Gillett and co will pay Bernie several million to default on their contract the same as the Brands people did.
maybe try a frown?
Sepang Race Results
1st - Scott Woodwiss (McLaren, Q17) :D
2nd - Selidor (Ferrari, Q1)
3rd - Al (Toro Rosso, Q6)
4th - Trig (Ferrari, Q5)
5th - Steven Roy (McLaren, Q4)
6th - Lou (Honda, Q19)
7th - Alianora La Canta (Force India, Q3)
8th - Joe (BMW, Q15)
9th - Alenyaa (Honda, Q2)
10th - Matt Kamalsky (Force India, Q13)
11th - Dan Brunell (Williams, Q8)
12th - Lukeh (Renault, Q9)
13th - Dank (Red Bull, Q7)
14th - Dom (Williams, Q14)
15th - Christine (Super Aguri, Q21)
16th - Dave in NZL (Toyota, Q20)
17th - Lynch (Red Bull, Q16)
18th - R.G (BMW, Q18)
19th - Mr C (Super Aguri, Q12)
20th - Alex Andronov (Toyota, Q22)
21st - Gavin Brown (Toro Rosso, Q11, Accident)
22nd - Jackie (Renault, Q10, Exhaust)
One thing I noticed was the speed of my pitstops. I had both pit sliders slammed at 100 and they paid off. Both of my stops were 6 second dead or so (my second stop was 5.99).
If this were real life I'd have won that race. Pitted the lap before the safety car!
not updated since US '07. Hmm...
It means the car behind didn't have to wait untill the first one was finished, but unfortunately your mechanics screwed up when it was the second car's turn.
And Scott, being able to put your race start slider at 100 or any value higher than 65 because of spatial awareness is complete and utter rubbish.
Just so you know.
That Arctic rally is incredibly dangerous. Not because of accidents but because it is sooooo cold there if the car breaks down and you don't have the correct cold wather gear you can be dead in a very short time form hypothermia. I read an article a few years ago when Keke Rosberg was doing it. Sounds way more scary than most motor sports events.
If everyone's bothered about the safety cars, I can fiddle with the settings (yes I know :P) and reduce the chances of them so that the race is decided by the majority of what goes on on-track and not because of someone's retirement.
I don't understand. To my knowledge, Spatial Awareness lets you do that without any kind of problems. Let me double check. I do apologise.
Williams bought a company that makes a flywheel based KERS system. It is not a secret that they wil be using a flywheel system.
But don't we want it realistic?
But this is the thing - you guys all complain when a safety car does come up, yet when I try to solve it, you complain that it won't be realistic. I just don't get it.
Unless the flywheel becomes detached from its mountings in an accident in which case you have a discuss travelling at x moh and revolving at 80,000 rpm.
Alenyaa - I am so, so sorry. I was wrong. According to BATracer Unlimited, this is what Spatial Awareness does:
Spatial Awareness:
Makes passing easier and cleaner.
If you are not a whole lot faster than your opponent (which is a huge bonus for passing) but rather just a small bit faster, you will still find a small opening and exploit it.
I find it also reduces the risk of crashing as most (if not all) of the passes end up clean and with you the victor.
Richards is out of the Honda running :(
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72672
I would guess the batteries will lose less energy over time than the flywheel. While that may not matter in the race if we go back to the discussion about using KERS at the start the flywheel could have a disadvantage.
It says he arrived 572 days ago. I guess he disabled the tracker. I guess all we have to do is fix the tracker get Max on board and find some psycho with a SAM misslie they desperately want to fire at someone.
Awwww man! Gutted :(
I don't think anything should be changed once the season starts.
Honda got some good news and some bad news in this week's Autosport. The good news is that there are still a lot of people interested in buying them with Greek shipping magnate Achilleas Kaliakis favourite. The other two groups in the three mentioned previously were Prodrive and a Swiss group.
The bad news. Autosport did a feature on the 10 worst cars in F1 history. The winner - Honda RA107
Thats what im doing with my mine, honestly you'd think the traffic light system would make them more organised!
God knows what Alenyaa is going to do to her mechanics...or Scott for that matter :P
Boo! :(
Erm, Alenyaa's a he.
And I'm going to go out with my mechanics tonight get trashed, thank you very much! :D 17th to 1st deserves a good drinking session :P
that date can't be right, the plane wasn't registered until '08?
I have honestly no idea why i put her!
I probably just need some rest, or ill start calling me "her" next :P
welcome to our world scott :)
christine got slammed via email today for being a hamilton supporter!
Out of curisosity, what team does Mrs C support?
renault
cept when i'm near grove or milton keynes.
K.
;)
Not Toyota?!?
I can't possibly think why... :P
Are you answering for me now?
yes.
"we" both support reanult :)
You... biased people :D
Is this what happens when you get married?
for better, for worse.
Oh dear, may have started something here.
On another subject, I think someone (me) left something on drop.io
ooooh.
...
...
*thinks hard*
...
erm, what is it?
In theory, the logo should go on the rear wing.
Exagerate, in theory
And Christine too. :)
just wanted to give you chaps some idea of what might be causing more comments to end up in moderation / spam:
that graph shows you spam levels before xmas (was pretty constant all of 2008), then spam levels afterwards.
if it helps we're gonna make it better, when we have more time.
Seems to spike up during the Christmas Holidays
hopefully it'll settle down again.
ace. do you have the size yet, did i miss a comment?
Should do, most likely spike up and down during the holidays
Nowt yet. The guy wants to finish it then we'll talk about it.
Whoop! New TV has arrived!
Just the thing for watching the F1 in HD on... if we had F1 in HD. :(
Donington gets approval. Now to raise some money!
North West Leicestishire District Council are not going to be on my Christmas Card list this year.
They should have the money by now so they can start the changes immediately.
If they've still got to raise $100 million - then there isn't going to be a 2010 British Grand Prix. No way they can raise that amount in the current economic climate.
In a showing of ever increasing F1 coverage by the BBC, they've put a video of Senna winning at Donington on their website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7817881.stm
(UK viewers only)
what the chuff?
bernie is being lenient. online? 1993? wow.
cool. unexpected, but very cool.
Has anyone noticed you're now able to watch videos on YouTube in HD and bigger. :)
It's been like that for a couple of weeks. ;)
looks like the double-sided stage is back again:
that's pedro apparently. hell of a screen to play computer games on :D
more here: http://www.autosport.com/gallery/index.php/id/1569
That's rFactor! BOO! I sooo wish I was going now! I could have shown you how to drive simulators the Woodwiss way :( :P
Hmm, what game is that? Rfactor?
no idea. never played it. not the new f1 game is it?
comment in moderation again.
Poor Henry. It was brutal.
Nope, that is indeed rFactor and from what I can tell, that is the recently released CTDP 2006 mod. You probably have no idea what that means so in basic english, it's a 2006 F1 mod.
Don't think so, might be either Rfactor or F1 Champ Edition.
haha.
why have they got that setup then?
Made by, some random guess, CTDP?
he's had a year to figure it out though.
Probably running some kind of competition. They did that a couple if years back with a steering wheel and pedals set up and the official 2006 f1 game running. First prize was 2 tickets to that year's French Grand Prix. I did my lap and went quickest. I walked away thinking "I might have just won tickets to the French GP" but came back 10 mins later and someone had gone faster.
Ding ding ding, what do we have for him, Johnny? :P
i want that screen.
:D
I have. abosolutly. no idea. what that means.
Um RG - it's i before e except after c - "receiver"
It means you're correct. Although somehow I'm question how when you had to ask that. :P
With the fact I have a Science and French exam on Monday, English is the last of my worries
I mean the 'what do we have for him, Johnny' bit reference?
So you're going ot be writing the Science exam in French as well? Wow. :)
Quote from the Liar Liar film. :P
Well, the science exam starts at 9 and my French speaking starts at 10. Won't surprise me if I do get a
'Which way is this force working?'
and I write
'avant'
jv may have given up on nascar, now heading for bathurst?
“How long since we’ve had a Formula One driver in touring cars in Australia? The last one was Alan Jones. And if he drives as good as AJ, he will be all right.
http://fullthrottle.cranialcavity.net/jacques-villeneuve-looks-set-for-move-to-v8-supercars
Is he attempting to compete in every single series before he retires?
welcome to rick on the wiki, btw:
http://sidepodcast.wetpaint.com/account/RickMGoldie
Scott,
Completed my practise runs. Blew a couple of laps due to over-enthusiasm apparently. have left you notes on the set up.
Duly noted. :P
Heee-law rick!
Got your notes about Birmingham as well Steven :)
it's dry. phew, i can cope.
As far as my knowledge goes, it doesn't rain that often at Bahrain. Saying that, I've probably just brought about a rain cloud for the race. :P
Evening everyone :)
Helaw Jackie
Hi RG :)
's been quiet all week for F1 news and today there's too much to keep up with what with all the comments on here as well.
I'm really looking forward to watching you all Karting on Saturday :) .. just glad I'm gonna be in the bar LOL
you're not wrong there. i'm exhausted.
I just wish I was gonna be there for it all :(
Is the live streaming going to be just comments or filmed as well?
comments. and maybe a pic or two in drop.io.
Aww, was looking forward to someone crashing.
Not that I find great pleasure in watching fellow friends humiliate themselves, but mweh...
I'll be running away now
awe, shame it would be really funny if the drivers were all mic'd up and we could hear them screaming like girlies as they took the corners too fast (wicked grin!)
You and me both Jackie, you and me both.
So, RG .. what's with the Sidepodathon?
Something yesterday about teatime on the comments. With a Blue Peter Style totaliser
Dakar rally leader's been disqualified for missing hidden waypoints.
hidden what?
I'm getting excited !
ah thanks .. will have a look.
Makes you wonder what we'd do without daily posts.
Still have some comments from me week off to read through too...
I miss me sidepodcast, I haven't really had my weekly F1 fix for three weeks.
what did we do before the daily post?
we put out a video 7 days ago? or you mean the live thing?
Rambled off in the first thread at the top.
Remember, cast ye ol votes for ye ol sidepodcast.
Eurosport are live at the bivouak and reporting that Dakar leader Al-Attiyah has been thrown out the event after being caught missing waypoints today. A bit embarrassing for BMW this, as it leaves Volkswagen in the top three places.
BMW are claiming that Al-Attiyah was unable to drive across some dunes before checkpoint 2 as his engine was overheating, so took an alternative route up until then. Commentator Carlton Kirby responded: "Why didn't they stop and wait for the engine to cool down, then? Draw your own conclusions..."
i was gonna vote for the podcast with three votes. i think they need our support more!
I mean proper shows
(Sorry to the following : Megamix, Awards Minute, Inside Track Review of the Year, Year in Audio)
so, waypoints are checkpoints?
@me: Makes you wonder why we bother, doesn't it?
;)
I'm wondering, how on earth did Issue Orientated get nominated?
well, they'll be one from autosport / karting on monday (ish) for ya.
:D
Don't take it the wrong way, I like the good feature length shows.
More non-sidepodcast things. :P
not quite sure.
then again... how the chuff did spc?
hehehe.
uh-oh ;)
Well, we are only third last.
But, 195 votes more than last
Well don't get too excited, because we'll be desperately trying to avoid hour long shows in the future.
Well makes me wonder why I bother ;)
:D
Touché :)
Any idea when the sidepodpanel will make a return .. that was a real hoot
They're slightly different in that waypoints are hidden and there to ensure no-one takes a short-cut. Checkpoints are the official timing areas in stages. So basically it would appear that he's made it to the correct checkpoints, but decided to take his own route along the way.
i think there was a run planed before the start of the season. so mid-feb?
ahhhhhh. oops. he must've known that though?
Cool
And with that, I bid farewell.
In preperation for my French, au revoir
The videos are sticking around though, right?
Have you listened to there podcast? Is it good enough to get your vote?
I can't believe twit only has 300 votes.
they haven't mentioned it or plugged it. too big with macworld.
i voted for sidepodcast :)
Night RG
Auf Wiedersehen!
Cos we all voted on different computers and multiple browsers
we'll still do videos, but currently wrestling with how to do race previews and not nearly kill ourselves like this year. it'll be different for certain.
aww. umm, bye.
we didn't nominate in the podcast category did we?
Shhhhh!
It may be that they don't tell them the waypoints. They will be set a route and a few waypoints will be put in place to check that they stick to it. If the competitors know where the waypoints are then they can deviate from the course elsewhere. I am only guessing that this is the case.
Maybe the waypoints were more regular than he was expecting. You know, like when they used to make you do cross country at school, and you'd miss out half the course hoping that no-one noticed. ;)
Good choice
Excellent. :)
:D
Night night! .. not even back at work a week and tired already Roll on the weekend
see ya jackie.
*taps screen*
This thing on?
evening. it is now. webhosts are being useless cause there's a 'y' in the week.
any gossip?
The Dutch have taken Holland?
I have a confession to make... I bought Autosport again today. I couldn't help it. They had Vettel on the front and an 'EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH F1'S HOTTEST PROPERTY,' how could I refuse?!!
this unsubscribing thing is working out well for you isn't it?
Feeling lonely?
Pfft. Not!
In other news, my mate won tickets for Autosport International via a promotion from the makers of Roary the Racing Car (don't ask). Unfortunately for us, they are 'family tickets.'
We're wondering if with a shave and me walking on my knees I could get away with pretending to be a minor.
have to admit that i'm almost tempted to but it myself, because it has a show map inside and we need maps.
he was there last year :)
i have a panda suit you're very welcome too?
always. if no-ones here i just have the psychos on youtube for company ;)
Do I need to go and do some more voting?
Woah, hold on. You bought that? I thought you hired it? :-D
hahaha. i think there's plenty of more productive things to be doing with your time.
much as we appreciate it n'all. some people you just can't reach ;)
nope. bought it.
best thing about it... it came from china :D
the original plan was to wear it at goodwood, where it would have gotten muddy and ruined. couldn't really hire it.
Done anyway, although I think I voted the wrong way on one by mistake.
you really were gonna wear it at goodwood? i thought you were joking when you said about it before.
swear to god. bought it in the summer.
only planned to wear it for the friday i think. with a big sidepodcast t-shirt over top of the fur, then do some promotion.
:D
easily done.
wow. yeah that would have been a great peice of premotion. i'm pleased you didn't wear it on the saturday anyway ;) it would have both amused me, and slightly scared me :P
I can't imagine it would have been easy to take pics from inside a panda costume anyway ;)
impossible, in fact.
Well, that's good news :) With any luck one of those will be perfect for the team and will give them security for the future seasons. Lets hope Brawn and Fry choose the right buyer. Each piece of news that comes in about honda has been pointing in the direction that there chances of making it onto the grid are increasing, however with each day it gets closer and closer to the deadline of the end of Jan.
Not sure if i commented about ferrari being happy to supply ex- honda engines yesterday, but as i have been thinking about it the happier i feel about it, can't quiet put my finger on why i do just yet though.
it's a shame :( be would have been great. ah well, atm as long as they get a buyer i don't mind too much.
yep, i can believe that. :(
:o
wasn't really expecting that tbh. it's a step in the right direction, it's pity there are lots more steps to go :P
:(
it saddens me that my long comment just got put into moderation, did i overdo the smileys? :P
i go check now.
if the man makes it happen, he's some kind of miracle worker.
i hope he works some kinda of magic and pulls it off. It will be strange without a British GP, and tbh i think it would be stupid for Bernie to scrap the British GP what with Lewismania and everything.
I don’t understand. It says there was no delay, but then we wasted 5 seconds? How does that follow? {Christine}
It means that you and Mr Christine pitted on the same lap. Normally, this would cause a queue in your pit lane. However, you were far enough apart that there was no queue.
Unfortunately, once you got into your pit, the mechanics got the pit stop wrong, so you lost 5 seconds.
It's a bit like the Ferraris in Singapore - Kimi got out of the way just before Massa arrived in the pits, but there was a mess-up with the lights so Massa took the fuel hose with him. Substitute "fuel hose" for "finger trouble" and that's what happened to you.
Seems to spike up during the Christmas Holidays {R.G.}
Some people have too much time on their hands...
With the fact I have a Science and French exam on Monday, English is the last of my worries {R.G.}
Good luck!
Dakar rally leader’s been disqualified for missing hidden waypoints.
OOPS! Good news for Carlos Sainz - though I have to feel sorry for Al-Attiyah. Even though he knew when he didn't go through the dunes that there could be trouble later, I don't think he knew it would cause anywhere near this much hassle.