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13th May 2014, 20:10
Thread: Rate the Race - Spain
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This was a great race. The 2 Merc drivers pushed...
This was a great race. The 2 Merc drivers pushed each other the whole way, finishing less than a second apart. Both Ferraris neck and neck for much of the race despite different strategies and...
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13th May 2014, 19:47
Thread: How will Mercedes do at Monaco?
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Don't overlook Marussia for Monaco. Chilton...
Don't overlook Marussia for Monaco. Chilton fastest in Barcelona testing on the supersofts which will be used at Monaco. They've obviously made a massive step forward and could challenge the Mercs.
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30th June 2013, 18:26
Thread: Pirelli 2013 ?
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Can't believe the amount of negative comments...
Can't believe the amount of negative comments about the tyres. Pirelli should be applauded for introducing more unpredictability with their randomly exploding tyres. Best race I've seen for ages.
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7th July 2012, 22:13
Thread: BBC Coverage
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Well done BBC for continuing to broadcast during...
Well done BBC for continuing to broadcast during the red flag period in Q2 despite not having a dedicated F1 channel.
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26th March 2011, 11:13
Thread: 2011 Australian Grand Prix Thread
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Another performance worth a mention is Petrov in...
Another performance worth a mention is Petrov in P6, behind only both Red Bulls, McLarens and Alonso. Great performance. But what happened to Nick Heidfeld? Eliminated in Q1. Oh dear!
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15th March 2010, 20:52
Thread: 17 World Champions
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Nice one. :D
Nice one. :D
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10th July 2007, 15:34
Thread: Is GP2 now more highly regarded?
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Not just Hamilton either. Last year Rosberg went...
Not just Hamilton either. Last year Rosberg went straight to a race seat while Kovaleinen spent a year testing before being promoted this year. And Piquet junior could well get a race drive next...
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10th July 2007, 15:05
Thread: what happened to Lewis?
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Well done Lewis
Nick who? :confused:
As to the question what happenned to Lewis? He got the best result he could given that he wasn't able to find a car set-up he was happy with. Yet again he showed... -
29th May 2007, 15:59
Thread: Who's lighter - Lewis or Fernando?
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Just checked the McLaren website and the official...
Just checked the McLaren website and the official word is they both weigh 68kg.
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8th May 2007, 20:40
Thread: Red Bull: Vettel is "OURS" in 2009 !
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Sounds to me like Red Bull want to make sure that...
Sounds to me like Red Bull want to make sure that BMW will have to pay top dollar to secure Vettel's services as a race driver. It must be good for Vettel's ego to have two teams apparently fighting...
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8th May 2007, 20:24
Thread: 25 years ago, may 8
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I agree. Like you say Gilles was a racer and...
I agree. Like you say Gilles was a racer and given the chance I'm sure he would have continued. One of the articles talks about the repeated offers from Ron Dennis to Gilles to drive for McLaren in...
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8th May 2007, 16:01
Thread: 25 years ago, may 8
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Gilles fans may be interested in this link...
Gilles fans may be interested in this link http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=39149
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8th May 2007, 14:17
Thread: Interesting developments at Super Aguri
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I think they should keep quiet about the chicken....
I think they should keep quiet about the chicken. Surely it counts as a moveable aerodynamic device and is therefore illegal?
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23rd April 2007, 21:14
Thread: Hamilton's First Win.
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Alonso will certainly be fired up for Spain. As...
Alonso will certainly be fired up for Spain. As you say, it's his home race. And also he'll be determined to re-establish his #1 position within the team following Bahrain.
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23rd April 2007, 20:48
Thread: The future of Jenson Button
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The truth of the matter is that the future does...
The truth of the matter is that the future does not look bright for Jenson Button. Even if he could get out of his contract with Honda (and lets face it if anyone can get out of a contract it's...
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23rd April 2007, 20:24
Thread: And so it begins...
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As far as the Lewis hype is concerned: MOST of...
As far as the Lewis hype is concerned: MOST of what I have read about him since his debut has been factually accurate and not what I would call hype at all. Most "F1 people" who have expressed an...
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23rd April 2007, 20:10
Thread: And so it begins...
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:up: I agree, this is a moment to be savoured. We...
:up: I agree, this is a moment to be savoured. We have 2 evenly-matched teams and 4 evenly-matched drivers battling for both championships. IF this continues this promises to be the most exciting...
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22nd April 2007, 20:09
Thread: Tire Stints
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The reason for the contrived tyre rule is to...
The reason for the contrived tyre rule is to ensure that the commentators continue to discuss the tyres despite there being only a single supplier this year. In fact it could be viewed as something...
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16th April 2007, 20:56
Thread: The future of Jenson Button
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Brazil last year. Japan before that.
Brazil last year. Japan before that.
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16th April 2007, 20:20
Thread: Driver of the race Bahrain GP
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I have to agree about Heidfeld - he's been a...
I have to agree about Heidfeld - he's been a revelation this year. However I'd give driver of the day to Massa for showing the strength to bounce back from Malaysia with not just the race win but the...
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18th March 2007, 13:49
Thread: The Overtaking Thread
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Agreed, a terrible move. But at least DC held his...
Agreed, a terrible move. But at least DC held his hands up and admitted it was his fault. When you look at the replays DC's car was inches from Wurz's head. The possible consequnces don't bear...
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18th March 2007, 13:43
Thread: Man of the race ?
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Poll: Lewis without a shadow of doubt. First GP, never...
Lewis without a shadow of doubt. First GP, never raced on the circuit before, matched 2x WDC in quali and race and finished on the podium. Absolutley stunning peformance.
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17th March 2007, 18:56
Thread: Reality check at Honda
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Now there's a well thought out and intelligently...
Now there's a well thought out and intelligently presented observation. :rolleyes: Thanks for the insight.
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16th March 2007, 21:27
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How embarrassing for Honda. Last year's car...
How embarrassing for Honda. Last year's car driven by 2 ex-Honda drivers is faster (so far) than this year's car. :(
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16th March 2007, 21:23
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I'll happily accept it if the same pattern is...
I'll happily accept it if the same pattern is established over the season. But it's far too early to draw the conclusion that Massa is clearly faster than Raikkonen.
I read somewhere that Kimi...
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