McLaren put to back of Sakhir pitlane

**Mr Alca-Tazizzle** · 30th Mar 08, 13:09

FOM is over riding the the decision that allowed McLaren to move up to pit position 5! Is this the FOM putting their foot down! Does this mean what I think it means. It can't! Bernie is the fom, or is that more of Max's juristiction This is a very ambiguos report. What's going on here you guys that are in the know about these things

The Bahrain Grand Prix organisers have apologised to McLaren fans after having to demote the Formula One leaders to the slow end of the pitlane for next Sunday's race.

The garage allocation is based on last year's positions in the constructors' standings and McLaren were stripped of all their points in 2007 due to a spying controversy over possession of Ferrari data.

However the Mercedes-powered team, with Britain's Lewis Hamilton leading the drivers' standings, were given the fifth set of garages at the first two races of the season behind champions Ferrari, BMW Sauber, Renault and Williams.

Bahrain organisers had expected McLaren to take a similar position at Sakhir but said on Sunday they had been forced to make a late change after being told by Formula One Management that would not be the case.

McLaren will now get the last set of garages, next to tail-enders Force India.

"In Bahrain we do our utmost to ensure that fans of each team get to sit opposite their favourite team's pit garages to see the action unfold," said the circuit's chief operating officer Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa in a statement.

"Sadly on this occasion, we must apologise to McLaren fans and accept that this is force majeure."

Bahrain's state-owned Mumtalakat holding company has a 30 percent stake in McLaren.
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**Mr Alca-Tazizzle** · 30th Mar 08, 13:45

Yes FOM have enforced the normally accepted pit allocation determinator
http://uk.reuters.com/article/motorS...80330?rpc=401&
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“They had been forced to make a late change after being told by Formula One Management that would not be the case."

Wow! So the FOM do have a sense of fair play.
Bully!!
Or is it that like alcohol is not allowed in public venues in Bahrain
May be they have also cut off the distribution and consumption of The Kool-Aid

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**Bagwan** · 30th Mar 08, 13:52

This is stupid .
It is what they should have done in the first place , but the fact they are doing it now shows up the incompetence of the original decision to give them slot 5 .

And , having the race organizers come out with an apology before an official announcement is unbelieveable .
I would guess that those seats across from the sharp end , where the Macs usually are , aren't filled with a single regular fan who'd bought his/her own seat , but rather , by folks that Mumtalakat holding company deems worthy of a corporate freebie .

That's no apology to any real fan , but instead , a sorry to the money guys that the freebie is somewhat diminished . How very cheezy .

However , good that order is restored , but , if this really is an issue that deserves a "force majeure" wording , it appears they had no choice in the matter .
Now , given that they ran the first 2 races from an advanced position up the pitlane , did they gain advantage as such ?

Can open , worms everywhere .

**markabilly** · 30th Mar 08, 13:59

Originally Posted by Tazio

Or is it that like alcohol is not allowed in public venues in Bahrain
May be they have also cut off the distribution and consumption of The Kool-Aid

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probably the "alcohol" factor....Mackool aid contains a large percentage of wood alcohol to help people see Mactruth and they probably got that confused with the other type (or grain) "alcohol" that helps people see Jeeus

**Mr Alca-Tazizzle** · 30th Mar 08, 14:02

Originally Posted by Bagwan

However , good that order is restored , but , if this really is an issue that deserves a "force majeure" wording , it appears they had no choice in the matter .
Now , given that they ran the first 2 races from an advanced position up the pitlane , did they gain advantage as such ?

Can open , worms everywhere .

F1 without a doubt has the most poorly managed administration,
and governing body of any major sport!
by a freaking mile!

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**trumperZ06** · 30th Mar 08, 14:04

Mad Max and the FIA pride themselves on...

Consistantly being In-Consistant !!!

Always keep the fans confused by exercising...

creative rules inforcement !!!

Sometimes one wonders if...

They are just looking for headlines.

**Mr Alca-Tazizzle** · 30th Mar 08, 14:10

Originally Posted by trumperZ06

Mad Max and the FIA pride themselves on...

Consistantly being In-Consistant !!!

Always keep the fans confused by exercising...

creative rules inforcement !!!

Sometimes one wonders if...

They are just looking for headlines.

I know this. It's a jive deal
But I'm constantly amazed at how they find new and creative ways to practice this nonsense!!!!!!

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**markabilly** · 30th Mar 08, 14:11

that is why they luv louie....always a headline somewhere, unlike that Mumbler,

heck fire, he even gets a headline about being lonely in his expensive apartment overlooking that ugly gross stinky sewer pit aka "Lake geneva" with all the other super wealthy and celebs types, and who he plays internent games with, whereas what have we heard about the Mumbler all year?
a couple of photos with Kiss at australian GP and that is about it....ooopppps I forgot his house, Mumbler bought in thailand so he can ride his snowmobile in privacy or whatever......

**markabilly** · 30th Mar 08, 14:20

Originally Posted by Tazio

I know this. It's a jive deal
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Or maybe mac's extra-special bernei check bounced or was lost in the mail somewhere

or maybe that toher check for 100million has not arrived

**Mr Alca-Tazizzle** · 30th Mar 08, 14:33

I'm starting to wonder if there is a tactical upside to being at the end of the pit at Sakir. Any informed opinions. I never have used the word McCheat in any post. But I am starting to smell a conspiracy.

**markabilly** · 30th Mar 08, 14:37

Originally Posted by Tazio

. I never have used the word McCheat in any post. .

Wanna bet???

**Mr Alca-Tazizzle** · 30th Mar 08, 14:46

Originally Posted by markabilly

Wanna bet???

I know I'Ve never used it> unless it was in a quote

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**markabilly** · 30th Mar 08, 15:08

Originally Posted by Tazio

I'm starting to wonder if there is a tactical upside to being at the end of the pit at Sakir. Any informed opinions. I never have used the word McCheat in any post. But I am starting to smell a conspiracy.

Originally Posted by Tazio

I know I'Ve never used it> unless it was in a quote

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Post number 452108.

and it is not in a quote.

have u and ronnie learned nothing?

u got get up real early in the morn to slip one past me....

**Mr Alca-Tazizzle** · 30th Mar 08, 16:26

452108 is the post I qualified as saying I never used it (before)
If I used it somewhere else please clue me in and tell me if I searching correctly. but according to my search452108 was my previous post.
so it's a gag? I can't tell if your being serious or not. If your calling me a liar please produce the quote. It's not out of the realm of possibility it slipped out before otherwise don't misrepresent me! thanks
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**GP-M3** · 30th Mar 08, 18:31

By the way it was FOM in the first place that gave the Mac preferenetial treatment and moved them up to pit 5. Everyone likes to blame Max, but it was Bernie this time. Also, I'm sick of Bernie pushing the idiotic night races... part of the draw of a GP is the color, the majesty, the size, and much of that will be diminished at night. If that w@nker wants prime time viewing for the Euro audience, he should just hold races in Europe. I'd much prefer that, than let's see.. Korea!

Originally Posted by Tazio

I know this. It's a jive deal
But I'm constantly amazed at how they find new and creative ways to practice this nonsense!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Tazio

Yes FOM have enforced the normally accepted pit allocation determinator
http://uk.reuters.com/article/motorS...80330?rpc=401&
"
“They had been forced to make a late change after being told by Formula One Management that would not be the case."

Wow! So the FOM do have a sense of fair play.
Bully!!
Or is it that like alcohol is not allowed in public venues in Bahrain
May be they have also cut off the distribution and consumption of The Kool-Aid

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**maximilian** · 30th Mar 08, 18:52

Wouldn't it make most sense to update the pit positions based on the CURRENT standings, versus using last year's for the entire season? I can't see any real drawback in that.... just start the first race based on the previous year's standings, then update the lineup according to the actual and relevant results...

**trumperZ06** · 30th Mar 08, 19:03

Damn Maximilian... that will never FLY !!!

It makes too much sense !!!

**markabilly** · 30th Mar 08, 19:16

Originally Posted by Tazio

452108 is the post I qualified as saying I never used it (before)
If I used it somewhere else please clue me in and tell me if I searching correctly. but according to my search452108 was my previous post.
so it's a gag? I can't tell if your being serious or not. If your calling me a liar please produce the quote. It's not out of the realm of possibility it slipped out before otherwise don't misrepresent me! thanks
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As you know, I am always serious.....and busting chops.....and never is now gone.....