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31st August 2015, 10:48
Thread: Congrats Dixie
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Montoya was robbed by shitty double points rule....
Montoya was robbed by shitty double points rule. End of!
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20th August 2015, 18:12
Thread: Favourite Aesthetic Car Design?
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My vote goes to the Porsche 917L in 1970 Le Mans...
My vote goes to the Porsche 917L in 1970 Le Mans spec, a bit of a beast but very fast, took the pole at Le Mans in 1970. As the 917 developed it sprouted a splitter and meaningful downforce and as a...
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20th August 2015, 15:30
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I would say that Williams in the 90's were the...
I would say that Williams in the 90's were the master of the silly season bombshell, starting in 1990 when Mansell was set for retirement until a late season change of heart. Then in 1992, Mansell...
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25th May 2015, 14:05
Thread: F1 - whats the Answer?
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In a previous thread (the one regarding...
In a previous thread (the one regarding refuelling, which is definately not needed and isnt likely to come back anyway despite what Bernie might say) I mentioned part of a solution to a) rid F1 of...
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23rd May 2015, 18:25
Thread: Refuelling
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In all likelihood refuelling will not make a...
In all likelihood refuelling will not make a reappearance - the teams don't seem to want it, as was confirmed by Mr. Ginger Spice to Sky Sports F1 earlier today in their Monaco Qualifying program....
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15th May 2015, 16:56
Thread: Refuelling
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Completely agreed, I dont see how in-race...
Completely agreed, I dont see how in-race refuelling does anything for the "spectacle" except making pit stops a lot more dangerous. It also removes the skill factor of a quick tyre change, even at...
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29th March 2015, 22:29
Thread: Is anyone going to watch Indy 2015?
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It strikes me that there are a lot of cautions...
It strikes me that there are a lot of cautions being caused by parts getting detatched from the cars fancy new aero body kits!! perhaps they ought to mandate something a little more robust, perhaps a...
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19th February 2015, 09:07
Thread: COST CUTTING A f1 joke
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There was a great article in Motorsport magazine...
There was a great article in Motorsport magazine recently about F1 costs and how they have escalated over the years which validated my views completely on this subject. The main issue is money...
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19th February 2015, 08:44
Thread: Will someone PLEASE slap the FIA.
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I hate the whole helmet design swapping nonesense...
I hate the whole helmet design swapping nonesense so I back the FIA's stance on this, a driver's helmet should be their hallmark, making them easily identifiable. However, makers of little scale...
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11th February 2015, 22:57
Thread: Motor Racing on Youtube
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1973 German GP from the Nurburgring, full...
1973 German GP from the Nurburgring, full coverage with circuit sound only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhI7ah4nKwQ
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5th January 2015, 00:32
Thread: Motor Racing on Youtube
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F1 Season Reviews On Youtube: F1 Season Review...
F1 Season Reviews On Youtube:
F1 Season Review Retrospectives (1970 - 1980):
1970: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL386644BDD3BDBB43
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4th January 2015, 10:40
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Its Official: F1 Engine Homologation Rules Are A Farce
So the FIA have acknowledged that the engine homologation rules for 2015 are a complete farce, with no date set for homologating the 2015 power units it gives Ferrari, Renault & Mercedes Benz the...
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17th December 2014, 00:41
Thread: R.I.P. Formula One (1950-2014)
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Knowing Bernie he probably paid him off to get...
Knowing Bernie he probably paid him off to get off his case!
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17th December 2014, 00:37
Thread: Mexican GP 2015
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Found some better revised track maps and computer...
Found some better revised track maps and computer renders:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0FfSRBIIAEGreS.jpg:large
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15th December 2014, 14:34
Thread: Formula E
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I keep on missing the live races, it's the whole...
I keep on missing the live races, it's the whole Saturday thing that is messing with my melon, become far too used to watching the serious end of the business on a Sunday, whether it be the pinacle...
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15th December 2014, 14:20
Thread: Grosjean confirmed at Toleman
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I like this idea, use the original old school...
I like this idea, use the original old school names for the teams!
Mercedes become Tyrell / BAR / Honda / Brawn
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15th December 2014, 14:09
Thread: Mexican GP 2015
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Mexican GP 2015
As we know, the Mexican GP is to return in 2015 amid a new wave of Mexican interest in F1. We also know that the race will be held at the historic home of the Mexican GP, namely the Autodromo...
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8th December 2014, 12:56
Thread: Motor Racing on Youtube
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Driving Ambition - A Season With Eddie Jordan ...
Driving Ambition - A Season With Eddie Jordan
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L119QisM3c
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEA_kGy4V4w
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25th November 2014, 17:34
Thread: Motor Racing on Youtube
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1955 Belgium GP - Fast Friday...
1955 Belgium GP - Fast Friday
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Documentary about the 1955 Belgium GP at Spa Francrochamps, the classic 8 mile version of the track.
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23rd November 2014, 01:30
Thread: Motor Racing on Youtube
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I wasn't expecting feedback on them, just sharing...
I wasn't expecting feedback on them, just sharing information and urging fellow users that if they know of more to share them too.
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21st November 2014, 12:28
Thread: Motor Racing on Youtube
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Motor Racing on Youtube
As a follow-up on my Motor Racing On Netflix thread ( http://www.motorsportforums.com/showthread.php?35072-Motor-Racing-on-Netflix ) I thought it would be appropriate to also start a similar thread...
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21st November 2014, 11:03
Thread: Motor Racing on Netflix
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I have to say that comparing the 2 proves that i)...
I have to say that comparing the 2 proves that i) the casting and level of design detail (in terms of clothing, sets / locations etc.) in Rush was very impressive. It also highlights the fact that...
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20th November 2014, 18:31
Thread: Motor Racing on Netflix
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Motor Racing on Netflix
Hi, I have noticed that there are a few titles on Netflix which may be of interest to you all, so here is a quick rundown of my discoveries so far, those available in the UK have (UK) after them,...
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2nd September 2014, 12:21
Thread: Formula E
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Has anyone on here actually seen and heard the...
Has anyone on here actually seen and heard the cars in action? I am fortunate that Donington Park is my local national circuit and it just happens to be where the championship is based, so I took the...
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27th June 2014, 08:32
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I remember in F2 you could always spot Christian...
I remember in F2 you could always spot Christian Danner from a mile off as his head was about 6" further out of the cockpit than his team mates! From memory, although Danner was the inaugural F3000...
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