F1 off season chat 2013-14

[Lazarus]

Jenson's father, John Button, whose cheery disposition was often a pleasant interlude during some of the less exciting Races in recent years, passed away two days ago as the result of a heart attack.

RIP.

 

[pgh13]

Jenson's father, John Button, whose cheery disposition was often a pleasant interlude during some of the less exciting Races in recent years, passed away two days ago as the result of a heart attack.

RIP.

I didn't think he was very old but apparently he was 70..... still not that old these days. I liked what I saw of him..... shame.

 

[sonnetpete]

Yes, read about this on the BBC website. RIP John. I agree, 70 is young nowadays...

 

[Analoguesat]

Ive had an email from Maverick saying the game reopens on Feb 1st - so although it seems no time since the end of the season, its already time to start thinking about your team setup

 

[sonnetpete]

Ive had an email from Maverick saying the game reopens on Feb 1st - so although it seems no time since the end of the season, its already time to start thinking about your team setup

You mean some people actually put some thought into it?........

 

[Analoguesat]

Some folk do - however no matter how long I spend setting up I almost always end up trundling round with the Hispanias & Caterhams near the back

 

[Topper]

Just heard that finally
Bernie Ecclestone steps down from F1 board pending bribery trial.

Bernie Ecclestone has stepped down from the board of the company which runs Formula 1 following his indictment on bribery charges in Germany.

But the 83-year-old will continue to run the business on a day-to-day basis, Delta Topco said in a statement.

Ecclestone will go on trial to face allegations he bribed a German banker who is serving a jail sentence for receiving the payment.

He admits paying Gerhard Gribkowsky, but denies bribery.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/25762411

 

[Analoguesat]

The F1 drivers lifetime numbers have been released:

1* Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Red Bull-Renault

3 Daniel Ricciardo (Aus) Red Bull-Renault

44 Lewis Hamilton (UK) Mercedes

6 Nico Rosberg (Ger) Mercedes

14 Fernando Alonso (Spa) Ferrari

7 Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) Ferrari

8 Romain Grosjean (Fra) Lotus-Renault

13 Pastor Maldonado (Ven) Lotus-Renault

22 Jenson Button (UK) McLaren-Mercedes

20 Kevin Magnussen (Den) McLaren-Mercedes

27 Nico Hulkenberg (Ger) Force India-Mercedes

11 Sergio Perez (Mex) Force India-Mercedes

99 Adrian Sutil (Ger) Sauber-Ferrari

21 Esteban Gutierrez (Mex) Sauber-Ferrari

25 Jean-Eric Vergne (Fra) Toro Rosso-Renault

26 Daniil Kvyat (Rus) Toro Rosso-Renault

19 Felipe Massa (Bra) Williams-Mercedes

77 Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Williams-Mercedes

17 Jules Bianchi (Fra) Marussia-Ferrari

TBA Max Chilton (UK) Marussia-Ferrari

TBC Caterham-Renault

TBC Caterham-Renault


* Vettel will use lifetime number 5, but has taken the option to use 1 this season as he is reigning champion

 

[sonnetpete]

I see the 'double points' rule has been passed.....

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/25859321

Will it be the same in the fantasy league...hmm?

 

[Topper]

I think a reverse grid should happen somewhere in the season

 

[sonnetpete]

I think a reverse grid should happen somewhere in the season

Nah, just draw all the grid places from a hat........Bernie's should be big enough.....

 

[woborny]

These new noses are weird...

And this is the newly launched McLaren

 

[Lazarus]

The F1 Forums seem to have settled on Anteater as the best description.

I prefer something more specific, like Tapir or Aardvark.

 

[Analoguesat]

The new noses are just nasty

They are going to cause much more radiator damage in a t-bone type impact

 

[woborny]

The Lotus looks like it has two "fangs"....

 

[Lazarus]

Ah yes: Talking of Lotus, Eric has departed and may pitch up at McLaren.

 

[woborny]

Ah yes: Talking of Lotus, Eric has departed and may pitch up at McLaren.

almost done say reports.... so does that mean Whitmarsh is out (have I missed him leaving/) or has he been moved to somewhere else by Big Ron

Peeps say the Lotus has "tusks"...I prefer Fangs!

 

[Analoguesat]

The Lotus looks like it has two "fangs"....

Oh good god - its got a bloody massive tuning fork on the front!

 

[woborny]

Ah, just found the answer to my own question :
McLaren have not announced Boullier's move but sources say he will join as team principal in the near future.. Martin Whitmarsh, who had filled that role since 2009, has not been at work since McLaren announced on 16 January that chairman Ron Dennis had been appointed to a second role of chief executive officer, replacing Whitmarsh, and had been charged with turning the team's fortunes around.

 

[woborny]

Not F1, but Motorsports related.
Horrific crash at this years Daytona 24 Hours.
Malucelli was removed from his car quickly but it took some time for Gidley to be extricated from the badly damaged wreckage of his vehicle when the race was red-flagged. Both were then immediately transported to the nearby Halifax hospital.
Several hours later, a statement from race organisers explained that both drivers were awake and communicating.
"Memo Gidley and Matteo Malucelli have been admitted to Halifax Health. They are awake and communicating and are undergoing further observation," read the statement.