The F1 Thread 2012 Season
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Personally I don't see what's wrong with what Whitmarsh said
He's basically saying he hopes McLaren do better than Mercedes, why wouldn't he believe or say that
He's basically saying he hopes McLaren do better than Mercedes, why wouldn't he believe or say that
Whitmarsh should have kept his mouth shut.
This is the way to attend the Monaco GP! The auction raised £1,023,039 between the 4 couples!
Radio 2's Chris Evans Breakfast Show auctioned an incredible package in aid of BBC Children in Need - four couples can experience the ultimate luxury trip to the 2013 Monaco Grand Prix!
Each winning couple will get...
Attend The Chris Evans Breakfast Show (Thurs 23rd May)
A Breakfast briefing at The McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. You will be shown the McLaren set-up for the Monaco Grand Prix from race control - where most of the decision-making happens during the actual GP
VVIP Tour of The McLaren Technology Centre PLUS the chance to drive around the Monaco Circuit in the actual Race Simulator that Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton practice on!
Helicopter Transfer from McLaren to Farnborough
Private Jet Travel (Challenger 850) from Farnborough UK to Cote D’Azur, Nice
Luxury car transfer on arrival into Cote D'Azur, Nice
Transfer via Sunseeker Snapper from Nice to Monaco harbour
Accommodation at The Columbus Hotel, Monte-Carlo for 3 Nights – home to many of the teams and drivers - courtesy of David Coulthard and his partners
A Pit Walk hosted by superstar tour guides David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan
Full hospitality on board Sunseeker Snapper throughout Practice, Qualifying and the Race itself
Access All Area Passes for the whole Grand Prix weekend
Pre-qualifying brunch for each couple; 1 couple will brunch with Lotus, one with Red Bull, one with McLaren and one with Ferrari
Then it's "take your seats time" in The Swimming Pool Stand for the official qualifying, followed by drinks on The Snapper
On Sunday morning, it’s pre–race brunch on The Snapper, then the race itself
Then it will be back on board the Snapper for a twilight transfer to Nice, whe re the Challenger 850 will be waiting to bring you home
BUT that’s not all...
On Saturday afternoon, after the qualifying, the 4 couples’ names will be put into a hat, and the couple whose name is pulled out will receive a personal invite from Prince Albert of Monaco to his place for the uber-exclusive Saturday night cocktail Party
AND that’s not it either...
The highest bidder from the 4 winning couples will be escorted before the race itself by Bernie Ecclestone, where he will take you on the most glamorous Grid Walk in Formula 1, as the cars, the drivers and all the crews carry out their absolute last minute check!
Radio 2's Chris Evans Breakfast Show auctioned an incredible package in aid of BBC Children in Need - four couples can experience the ultimate luxury trip to the 2013 Monaco Grand Prix!
Each winning couple will get...
Attend The Chris Evans Breakfast Show (Thurs 23rd May) A Breakfast briefing at The McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. You will be shown the McLaren set-up for the Monaco Grand Prix from race control - where most of the decision-making happens during the actual GP VVIP Tour of The McLaren Technology Centre PLUS the chance to drive around the Monaco Circuit in the actual Race Simulator that Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton practice on! Helicopter Transfer from McLaren to Farnborough Private Jet Travel (Challenger 850) from Farnborough UK to Cote D’Azur, Nice Luxury car transfer on arrival into Cote D'Azur, Nice Transfer via Sunseeker Snapper from Nice to Monaco harbour Accommodation at The Columbus Hotel, Monte-Carlo for 3 Nights – home to many of the teams and drivers - courtesy of David Coulthard and his partners A Pit Walk hosted by superstar tour guides David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan Full hospitality on board Sunseeker Snapper throughout Practice, Qualifying and the Race itself Access All Area Passes for the whole Grand Prix weekendPre-qualifying brunch for each couple; 1 couple will brunch with Lotus, one with Red Bull, one with McLaren and one with Ferrari Then it's "take your seats time" in The Swimming Pool Stand for the official qualifying, followed by drinks on The Snapper On Sunday morning, it’s pre–race brunch on The Snapper, then the race itself Then it will be back on board the Snapper for a twilight transfer to Nice, whe re the Challenger 850 will be waiting to bring you home BUT that’s not all...
On Saturday afternoon, after the qualifying, the 4 couples’ names will be put into a hat, and the couple whose name is pulled out will receive a personal invite from Prince Albert of Monaco to his place for the uber-exclusive Saturday night cocktail Party
AND that’s not it either...
The highest bidder from the 4 winning couples will be escorted before the race itself by Bernie Ecclestone, where he will take you on the most glamorous Grid Walk in Formula 1, as the cars, the drivers and all the crews carry out their absolute last minute check!
That would be the greatest day of my life. I wish I had money
wish I had the money for a day like that.I'd spunk if I won that. or could afford it.
That should be in spoilers, man, it's pure porn!
Dreaming aside, F1 returns to the USA this weekend and I for one hope its a brilliant show. The track looks alright, I'd have to see F1 cars racing around it to form a proper opinion but the uphill Turn 1 looks fantastic.
F1 is better for having the US back on the calendar.
F1 is better for having the US back on the calendar.
That prize is amazing, shame it was a high bidder affair enough, would be nice to have someone win who couldn't afford to do most of it anyway should they so wish.
Kubica has just announced he can't drive single seaters anymore. Which I guess pretty much confirms that he's done sadly. Shame I had him down as a future world champion. And in this Lotus him and Kimi would have been arguably the strongest duo on the grid
Kubica definitely is a great talent and a pure racer too. Enjoyed watching him drive.
He's definitely lucky to be alive but its sad that he won't be able to drive.
He's definitely lucky to be alive but its sad that he won't be able to drive.
Thats a shame he is an excellent driver, I had him down has a future world champion.
I agree with Ole's_toe_poke very lucky to be even alive.
I agree with Ole's_toe_poke very lucky to be even alive.
Is Verizon just a sponsor for this weekend for mclaren?
Anyone read Jake Humprhries book? Worth getting?
Vodafone owns 45% of Verizon.
usual suspects out in Q1
If there was ever a qualifying to bet on the pole man this would be it, forgone conclusion and has been since Red Bull smashed everyone into the weeds with development.
Button out in Q2 , car failed
Seb takes pole, Alonso 9th
That's pretty much a miracle lap from Hamilton to split the Red Bull's and be that close to Seb.
What was the gap in the end? I was half watching on my phone while the match was on.
Just over a tenth, when you consider the Red Bull all weekend has been miles ahead on one lap pace that must have been a great lap. The long runs looked actually favourable to McLaren but even if they are close you can expect the inevitable engine/fuel/suspension failure for Hamilton, hell probably a return of the pit stop error this time.
even if Hamilton is leading his car will fall over, dont see anybody but The Finger winning the race and winning the Title.
I reckon it could be a good race tomorrow, the track seems quite nice and with it being so new and unused it could lead to some mistakes which always make things interesting.
It's a really slippery surface with a standing start, the drivers know its probably a tough place to overtake and with the slippery side of the grid predicted to be slow away I think its a recipe for crashes in the opening laps.
I think Vettel is going to launch away at the start using the Red Bull's trademark fast opening laps whilst Alonso really has to be careful in the pack. Maybe I'm wrong but barring issues I think Vettel becomes 3 time World Champion tomorrow.
I think Vettel is going to launch away at the start using the Red Bull's trademark fast opening laps whilst Alonso really has to be careful in the pack. Maybe I'm wrong but barring issues I think Vettel becomes 3 time World Champion tomorrow.
I think it could be very dull race, cant see anything but a Vettel win.
Ted Kravitz of Sky reporting changing Massa's gearbox to move Alonso 1 place up and onto clean grid side. Funny that.
Really though I do hope Alonso can get past Seb so we can have a great final race.
Really though I do hope Alonso can get past Seb so we can have a great final race.
They also reckon webbers car might magically have a gearbox problem to move alonso back to dirty side. Apparently you could lose 2 spaces on dirty side
this is nuts. If 1 or 2 take pens F1 needs to take a close look at itself.
Is what Ferrari doing not just cheating ?
I'm sorry but what Webber did in the last race was much worse. He took out a couple of cars which allowed Seb to get on the podium. I see it as only fair that Ferrari retaliate this way.
There are 2 races left, the Red Bull is quicker and Alonso needs all the help he can get. Personally I see that as a team doing its absolute best to maximise his chances, its not any less cheating than having rubber nosecones or flexi wings is it?
What is telling from it though, Ferrari deem the slippery side of the grid so bad they feel the need to do it.
What is telling from it though, Ferrari deem the slippery side of the grid so bad they feel the need to do it.
Are you suggesting that Webber crashed intentionally?
The grid penalty buts both Alonso & Massa on the clean side of the grid. Teams are saying that being on that side of the grid could lose you up to 2 places off the start.
I'm saying that the Red Bull team tried it's absolute best to give Vettel a podium finish in the last race, why can't Ferrari do the same without it being deemed cheating?
So you think he crashed intentionally?
I don't think Ferrari are cheating.
I don't think Ferrari are cheating.
Intentionally is not the appropriate word to use, I'd say he was given team orders to drive very aggressively and very recklessly, making people lose valuable time, not actually trying to cause severe crashes, which he did.
Webber isn't really a gung-ho type of driver, he is more of a Jenson Button styled laid back driver, that's why I have my suspicions from the last race.
Webber isn't really a gung-ho type of driver, he is more of a Jenson Button styled laid back driver, that's why I have my suspicions from the last race.