Re: 2014 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

by xxJiMbObJ0nEsxx Tue 1 Jul 2014 - 17:55

I just wonder what will replace monza, it was a pretty good track and it'll take some beating! Possibly Mugello?

by **CQR Rogue** Tue 1 Jul 2014 - 18:02

CQR MAGiC wrote:Er, what? You seem to be sorely misinformed Michael! FIA Sporting Regulations are ratified by the World Motorsport Council (WMSC), which is a panel of 14 members, one of which is Bernie (in his role as FOM promoter), he has one vote.

+1

by TheAngryPudding Tue 1 Jul 2014 - 18:44

Oh come on?!? Next you'll be saying FIFA make sensible decisions that arent in any way manipulated by money!!

by Ax4x Chaddy Tue 1 Jul 2014 - 18:53

I like Bernie reckon hes done great things for F1.

If Monza goes it goes, It'll be interesting to see how these new restarts will work, we may grow to love them.

by nickyf1 Tue 1 Jul 2014 - 22:11

Grow to love them? Are you high mate!

Bernie does this all the time folks. It's simply a call to Monza to come up with the goods (more money).

by Turbo Power 77 Wed 2 Jul 2014 - 3:48

Now he thinks that we should have only 8 teams but with 3 cars. Oh Bernie...

by **Richy59** Wed 2 Jul 2014 - 6:59

Sounds like Bernie is pulling the strings then...

But with talks set to begin soon about framing a new deal for when the current contract expires in two years' time, Ecclestone is unsure if a new deal will be done.

When asked by Gazzetta dello Sport about what the future of the Monza race looked like, Ecclestone said: "It's not good. I don't think we'll do another contract, as the old
one has been disastrous for us from a commercial point of view.

"So it's bye-bye after 2016."

Should Monza be unable to put in place a financial package that suits Ecclestone, one alternative that has been suggested is Mugello.

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, whose company owns the track, has talked about wanting the Italian GP switched there.

But Ecclestone said there had been no discussions about that.

"No, I haven't received any proposal," he said.

Definitely sounds like its an attempt to get more money out of Monza though, he then goes on to talk about poor Italian TV ratings.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/114743

by Turbo Power 77 Wed 2 Jul 2014 - 14:21

Maybe the TV ratings are low because every Italian is in the stands.

by F4H Button Sun 6 Jul 2014 - 12:57

Come on Jenson!!! bounce

Hoping for a first Silverstone podium

PINK FOR PAPA

by TLR Scrublord Sun 6 Jul 2014 - 12:59

JB better do some sweet stuff! > Smile

by F4H Button Sun 6 Jul 2014 - 13:20

I hope Kimi's ok, that looked bad.

I'm gutted about the red flag, especially after the start both Mclarens had.

by LMR Zakspeed Sun 6 Jul 2014 - 15:01

NO! MY NICO! Evil or Very Mad

by TLR Scrublord Sun 6 Jul 2014 - 15:03

Alonso's move on Vettel :drool:

by Ax4x Kane Mon 7 Jul 2014 - 23:19

I was at the Grand Prix, whilst I know the majority will obviously be Hamilton fans, I found the booing of Nico and a subsequent cheer at his retirement to be in rather bad taste. Same with the booing of Vettel when he got past Alonso.

by TheAngryPudding Mon 7 Jul 2014 - 23:22

I dont necessarily agree with the Rosberg booing. Although that said its England vs Germany in F1 form, you can bet if Hamilton retires in Germany Rosbergs fans will cheer.

As for Vettel... or did you mean the whining bummer we heard on the radio on sunday?

by Ax4x Kane Mon 7 Jul 2014 - 23:29

They were both at it, I also think the Vettel hate, much like the new found hate for Rosberg, is also pathetic and in bad taste. Respect the drivers for what they accomplish, not for what the media do.

by nickyf1 Mon 7 Jul 2014 - 23:55

It was exactly the same when Alonso was Hamilton's teammate at McLaren. Same old shyte different year...

by BG Wumba Tue 8 Jul 2014 - 0:32

I loved the mutual hatred you could hear in Alonso's and Vettel's voice when they were complaining about each other, I mean, they really do hate each other!

by LMR Zakspeed Tue 8 Jul 2014 - 1:42

Hats off to Vettel, he is a great driver. But his attitude when things don't go his way mostly ends up with him throwing his toys out of the pram. Everyone else had to put with his dominating car all last year and now that Mercedes have the upper hand, he's jealous and you can tell. Ricciardo has constantly shown Vettel that the car is capable of podiums.

I personally really want Rosberg to win the championship since he's a pretty cool guy and a really good driver. I would prefer to see Ricciardo win the WC but realisticly, I want Rosberg to claim it Cool

by Turbo Power 77 Tue 8 Jul 2014 - 2:54

LMR Zakspeed wrote:Hats off to Vettel, he is a great driver. But his attitude when things don't go his way mostly ends up with him throwing his toys out of the pram. Everyone else had to put with his dominating car all last year and now that Mercedes have the upper hand, he's jealous and you can tell. Ricciardo has constantly shown Vettel that the car is capable of podiums.

I have to agree. Vettel is a talented driver but he has a really bad attitude which is why I don't like him.

by TheAngryPudding Tue 8 Jul 2014 - 6:41

If Vettel spent less time crying about the car / other drivers he'd probably go even fasterm i can't deny with a quick car under him he is sensational, but this year with Ricciardo alongside in a not brilliant outfit he has been exceptionally ordinary. Any other driver in any other team he'd be at risk.

by **Ax4x Mikey J** Sat 19 Jul 2014 - 21:40

nickyf1 wrote:It was exactly the same when Alonso was Hamilton's teammate at McLaren. Same old shyte different year...

On this side of the pond,I think that McLaren duel was seen in a different (one may even say " geographically neutral") light. And is most likely the root of my dislike of Hamilton.

That being said, how about today's Q1 session? Shocked

by F4H Xyloto Sat 19 Jul 2014 - 22:52

Flyin Mikey J wrote:
nickyf1 wrote:It was exactly the same when Alonso was Hamilton's teammate at McLaren. Same old shyte different year...

On this side of the pond,I think that McLaren duel was seen in a different (one may even say " geographically neutral") light. And is most likely the root of my dislike of Hamilton.

That being said, how about today's Q1 session?

I got to watch a little bit of it(Albeit on a Soanish channel in Denny's) but I freaked out when Hamilton crash. I wasn't happy, but more in shock! He just doesn't have any luck, does he?

by CQR Myles Sat 19 Jul 2014 - 22:59

Ricciardo out qualifies Vettel at his home grand prix
2014 FIA Formula 1 World Championship - Page 18 Dancing-ricciardo

by F4H Xyloto Sat 19 Jul 2014 - 23:41

MYLES PR0WER wrote:Ricciardo out qualifies Vettel at his home grand prix

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