Headlines away from the track: F1

[Retroram52]

Yep, Hank. Right now Hamilton is really bringing his angst up a notch and Rosberg is increasingly whining because of it. Should be interesting to see how this plays out!

 

[forty_three]

Yep, Hank. Right now Hamilton is really bringing his angst up a notch and Rosberg is increasingly whining because of it. Should be interesting to see how this plays out!

I've always liked Hamilton because he's a bit of a throwback to old school drivers. He (compared to other guys now) speaks his mind.

I actually laughed in the post Quali interview when he said that after his fast lap was deleted, he "took it easy" to make sure he got one in. It was a tenth faster than the deleted one (and 3 tenths faster than Nico). I imagine that Nico was pretty pissed at that. Lewis don't care.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I've always liked Hamilton because he's a bit of a throwback to old school drivers. He (compared to other guys now) speaks his mind.

I actually laughed in the post Quali interview when he said that after his fast lap was deleted, he "took it easy" to make sure he got one in. It was a tenth faster than the deleted one (and 3 tenths faster than Nico). I imagine that Nico was pretty pissed at that. Lewis don't care.

Ed Zachary.....

Guy can flat out drive.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

So.... 10 seconds for yakking on the radio is the punishment no longer... I guess they figured out the teams could calculate if they could gain back 10 seconds if the did so and weigh their options so to speak.

So now if you say anything to assist a driver when he is having critical problems, you either have to bring him in immediately to repair the problem or retire the car....

This is getting as complicated as the NFL and what exactly a catch is....

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Lewis has a big shunt in early P2 of Hungary....

We need a pick'em thread!!

 

[forty_three]

Kimi Raikkonen has married his longtime partner Minttu Virtanen

That's a handsome couple.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Aye.

 

[forty_three]

McLaren Formula 1 - McLaren-Honda announces innovative three-driver strategy

Jenson stepping out of the cockpit into a more managerial role with the team. Stoffel Vandoorne gets the seat next year.

I hope this doesn't open the door for Jenson to go on that god-awful abomination of sp-called Top Gear.

 

[forty_three]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


So, big goings on around F1 this week.
First, Vijay Malia may have sold Force India to Mexican Billionaire, Carlos Slim. Still a rumor, but a very persistent one.

So you have to guess this would mean Perez and Gutierrez will have rides for the time being. And hope that Hulkenberg gets behind the wheel of a slightly better car.


Second, F1 itself being sold.
Liberty Media Corporation Agrees to Acquire Formula One (NASDAQ:LMCA)

American media company that owns DirectTV, some networks, including Sportsnet in Canada. I really hope this means Sky Sports F1 will find it's way onto Direct TV.

Bernie will stay on for three years.
Bernie Ecclestone: Formula 1 boss 'to stay for three more years' after takeover


Bummer that the first rumor didn't come about. VW Group was going to buy Red Bull racing, and then Red Bull was going to acquire F1. But then VW got busted for the emissions thing and had to move that bundle of cash to cover the damage.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


So, big goings on around F1 this week.
First, Vijay Malia may have sold Force India to Mexican Billionaire, Carlos Slim. Still a rumor, but a very persistent one.

So you have to guess this would mean Perez and Gutierrez will have rides for the time being. And hope that Hulkenberg gets behind the wheel of a slightly better car.


Second, F1 itself being sold.
Liberty Media Corporation Agrees to Acquire Formula One (NASDAQ:LMCA)

American media company that owns DirectTV, some networks, including Sportsnet in Canada. I really hope this means Sky Sports F1 will find it's way onto Direct TV.

Bernie will stay on for three years.
Bernie Ecclestone: Formula 1 boss 'to stay for three more years' after takeover


Bummer that the first rumor didn't come about. VW Group was going to buy Red Bull racing, and then Red Bull was going to acquire F1. But then VW got busted for the emissions thing and had to move that bundle of cash to cover the damage.

Big news for sure.

I hope it stays on TSN up here though, I dislike SportsNet.

And we already get the Sky feed.

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


So, big goings on around F1 this week.
First, Vijay Malia may have sold Force India to Mexican Billionaire, Carlos Slim. Still a rumor, but a very persistent one.

So you have to guess this would mean Perez and Gutierrez will have rides for the time being. And hope that Hulkenberg gets behind the wheel of a slightly better car.


Second, F1 itself being sold.
Liberty Media Corporation Agrees to Acquire Formula One (NASDAQ:LMCA)

American media company that owns DirectTV, some networks, including Sportsnet in Canada. I really hope this means Sky Sports F1 will find it's way onto Direct TV.

Bernie will stay on for three years.
Bernie Ecclestone: Formula 1 boss 'to stay for three more years' after takeover


Bummer that the first rumor didn't come about. VW Group was going to buy Red Bull racing, and then Red Bull was going to acquire F1. But then VW got busted for the emissions thing and had to move that bundle of cash to cover the damage.

WOW, that is some serious news...I already knew about the Liberty Media buyout, but didn't hear about Carlos Slim buying Force India...I'm guessing their team name will change once he takes over since he's Mexican and not Indian???... Force Mexico? or will it be something completely new?

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Williams announce that 18 year old Canuck, Lance Stroll gets the #2 seat next year.

Won F3 this year.

 

[Retroram52]

People have to do something new to beat those dominant Mercs!

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Ron Dennis punted from McLaren.....

 

[Retroram52]

Saw that Hank.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

And he's not happy about it.

 

[Retroram52]

I didn't think he would be pleased to lose all that cash, power, and so-called "fame"!

 

[Hank Kingsley]

So......

A little over 3 weeks to Aussie GP.

Mercedes seem to be on top in testing in the new cars.

Most laps run but some mechanical/electrical issues?

More wings than you can shake a stick at on the cars this year....

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Testing is interesting.

The young Canuck with Williams is a crash master..... Andrea De Crasheress would be envious of his style.

Mercedes looked very strong early on, but seem to have developed some sort of engine woe?

Ferrari have upped their pace and now have the fastest times, Vettel anyway. But they always seem to be strong in testing.....

Less than 2 weeks to go.....

 

[Hank Kingsley]