Awesome.
1 race in and I am dead last, 14 points away from second last.
The more things change - the more they stay the same :(
Printable View
Awesome.
1 race in and I am dead last, 14 points away from second last.
The more things change - the more they stay the same :(
The Fighting Anglo Mafia got it's ass kicked :p:
FORD FOCUS F1 TEAM STATEMENT
ROUND 1: Melbourne (which is in Australia)
We announce today we are hardly surprised to not be in the top 10 for this Grand Prix, as that is what we are well used to by now.
As usual, we were well beaten by Jens, and we were also led home by TART. However, 12th place represents a decent start.
Turns out, as per usual, we chose the wrong engine, believing Williams to be best of the rest, but sure enough, Ferrari lived up to the hype - every single time we go for a hyped team, they crash and burn. :mad:
However, we breathe an unbelievable sigh of relief as after much agonising, we dumped the McLaren-Honda engine. This decision has saved our season, though we're sure since we dumped them, this obviously means they will transform into the second best team before long!
We learned from previous seasons where we believed the sayings "fortune favours the brave" and "he who dares wins". We spent our first 2 seasons in the sport daring - and lost every time. :mad: So we went with the flow for 2015 and signed up bargain bin driver Kimi Raikkonen. At least we can reap some benefit of Ferrari's good form, except surprise surprise, he retired near the end, meaning a grand total of 0 pts from our lead driver.
Also, poor N.Jones Jr must be sad to see Kimi and Ferrari go well now, having persevered with them last year. :(
As for our 2nd driver, Roberto Merhi/whoever's in that seat, he didn't even take part, so a fat 0 there too - great start from our drivers!
At least we kept the Mercedes chassis - only a fool would get rid of that right now.
We are dismayed to get our 2nd driver choice wrong as we could have chosen Nasr. Those who had the foresight to take a Sauber driver look to be well rewarded with at least semi-regular points this year.
All in all, no title this year, but we are hoping to capitalise on our bonus GP in Spain, since no-one else seems to have chosen it, we hope to be unchallenged for an easy victory! Or at least, our first step onto the podium - We can't wait!
Having gained huge influence on the governing body due to the crazy party antic during a bad season, back of the pack teams last year Team Loco Americano F1 and Team Mia Witt & Tom Horn have been allowed to enter two teams of the same name. At seasons end we will total our points and move up in the standings!
It is rumored that team boss Airshifter introduced Lotus development driver Carmen Jorda to race management during the off season, and the request for a second team was granted promptly following that event.
Seriously though, me and Mia have two teams!
With Bottas out, I don't think we can really read too much into this first race. I chose the Williams powerplant as well, and have to admit that most of that decision was due to Bottas rather than Massa driving the car. I also covered that bet by having Kimi as a driver so I'll also get some of the Ferrari points.Quote:
Originally Posted by rjbetty
As usual I cannot make it to the top half of the field. Just bad luck for my drivers (Kimi & Max) yesterday.
I'm happy about the Ferrari package though. They have a good pace to challenge for a podium (well, 3rd).
"Junior" insisted on using the silver painted cars. I didn't want to stick him with Merc-Merc, and possibly two junk drivers (boy, did Sauber prove me wrong!) but maybe I should have... I know, McLaren is more gray than silver.Quote:
Originally Posted by rjbetty
Kimi had bad luck in Oz, so I doubt this will be frequent.
Kimi being constantly behind Seb each race, now that is something I would count on!
Press release
In hindsight Underdog Jens GP Racing is sad not to have used Australian GP as their bonus race, because #1 driver Ericsson scored points, which he is unlikely to do later in the season. An unlikely opportunity well-missed!
But compared to the rest of the field it is obviosuly a good start.
Jens would like to ask the series organiser if they once again can add asterisk to the team, who has already had a bonus race.
"We may be sixth in the championship standings, but we are still slightly confused about our overall position since a few teams above us have already had their bonus race," comments team principal Jens on the needed addition.