The Official 2012 F1 Thread...

[myhui]

but you see personality within Alonso, Vettel, Kimi (lack thereof which is why its so funny)

Speaking of Kimi's personality, does it somewhat resemble the personality of the male lead character portrayed in the movie Léon: The Professional ?

Or is that an unfair and totally unnecessary comparison? Kimi has been married since July 2004, and he is still married.

I was drawn to that movie via IMDB.org when I was browsing Godfather re-issues (for the N-th time). I knew nothing of it, but after watching the trailer, I had to watch the whole thing, and it shocked me so bad that I can't get it out of my mind for days.

[Jack Sparrow]

You don't know why Perez is so popular?

Everyone loves him for his sex tape with a hot Brazilian MILF on the side pod of his car with the Sauber janitors watching. Sheesh. You have been out of commission, haven't you?

If only this were true yet it still doesn't answer the question as to why you like him.

Austin Updates:

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Starting to look a little more like Spa and the elevation changes.

[92 white 0650]

....yet it still doesn't answer the question as to why you like him.

Well to clarify, I didn't say I liked him, I just suggested it might be why everyone else does........I guess. I'm too old, jaded and cynical to actually "like" any one driver.........or porn, even if it is an F-1 youngster.

I mean today's market is about youth, stage presence, photo ops, tweets and other meaningless likeability criteria. It's no longer about talent, longevity or perserverence. Oh and I almost forgot engineering. (Forgive me Steve Matchett.)

Question for the Texans. What's up with the sunflowers in those pictures? Aren't they supposed to be blue bonnets? I love outlaw texas rock and they only sing about blue bonnets. What am I missing?

[Miner]

Question for the Texans. What's up with the sunflowers in those pictures? Aren't they supposed to be blue bonnets? I love outlaw texas rock and they only sing about blue bonnets. What am I missing?

The blue bonnets come out for a month in the March timeframe, usually.

Miner

[docjohn]

as to vettels 'likeability" from the few time I've seen him interact with Bernie on the grid.....Bernie is smitten,he can't keep his hands off the little German.

[Miner]

Qualifying was crazy. Vettel looks strong but I will pray for an Alonso miracle.
Miner

[Sandro]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. FERNANDO ALONSO.
Happy to see Michael on podium.

[myhui]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. FERNANDO ALONSO.
Happy to see Michael on podium.

Neither achieved their race result based on merit.

But it sure was exciting nevertheless.

[NSXrebel]

Neither achieved their race result based on merit.

But it sure was exciting nevertheless.

Meh. I laughed when Vettel's car had a problem, and then again when Hamilton was put in the wall. :big grin:

Was hoping for better results from Button and Perez.

Congrats to Alonso, doing a fantastic job with Clifford.
Raikkonen did a good job too.

Lettuce, tough luck for him.

[Sandro]

Neither achieved their race result based on merit.

But it sure was exciting nevertheless.

Why are you talk like that?
After Seb. giveing up Fernando give the best perform yesterday he(and his team) earned his place and with little luck he win.
Ferrari is not fastest car on grid but sure Fernando driver is.

[Honcho]

Glad to see my boy JB back in the points. Dumb move by Lewis, he should have known better. He went from points to no points and you could tell he was just fighting for the podium/pride. Not smart. Right before he crashed, we witnessed some of the best car control in the world from Lewis. Those tires were completely gone and he somehow was managing to keep it on track at a competitive speed. JB is still my favorite F1 driver though.

Also, I am predicting Grosjean to be the next big thing. If not for mechanical issues, that kid had a real shot to win the race. He is very fast and a smooth driver. All in all a very exciting race on a circuit not known for it.

[SFNSXguy]

Got to feel sorry for bookmakers around the world huh?

[92 white 0650]

Well Bernie certainly got his wish with Pirelli stirring the pot. Now he's got his own drama. I'm sure he'll buy his way out of this, but it'll have some tongues clucking for a short while anyway.

Got to feel sorry for bookmakers around the world huh?

Not as sorry as I feel for the drivers and engineers.

[SFNSXguy]

Just a head's up... if you use a DirecTV DVR to record all the F1 events on Speed & Fox (practice, qualifying & race)... you might want to check your DVR for the upcoming Silverstone practice on Friday 7/6 -- my DVR has so far ignored this event.... probably bad guide data. You may have to tell your DVR to record that practice -- then again, DirecTV may figure it out between now and then.

EDIT: Looks like they caught it.

[Honcho]

My DISH Network DVR does just fine and doesn't miss anything. You guys should get DISH.

[Jack Sparrow]

Dumb move by Lewis, he should have known better.

From a post on a different forum, to Planet F1, and other sites all agree it was Maldonado's fault.

According to the F1 sporting regs, its Mal's responsibility to rejoin in a safe manner. Hammy did not have to make room for him to rejoin. If he had gotten around Hammy, he probably would had to have given the spot back to him regardless.

20.2 Drivers must use the track at all times. For the avoidance of doubt the white lines defining the track edges are considered to be part of the track but the kerbs are not.
A driver will be judged to have left the track if no part of the car remains in contact with the track.

Should a car leave the track the driver may rejoin, however, this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any advantage.

Still bummed out by Jenson's lack of pace. I want to see him challenging for the win, not being gifted with some points due to others misfortune.

[sadlerau]

I think Button's problem is the lack of consistency he feels from the tyres. He has always liked a stable platform beneath him, and these tyres are just not delivering for him - most of the time. Webber had a similar problem last year with the feedback he was getting from the tyres, but seems to gotten a handle this year.

As for safe re-entry after leaving the track, those exact same words cover all forms of motorsport - even down to the club level. Hamilton "could" have given Maldonado more room, but even a club level driver, that late in a race, would have done what Hamilton did. But in the heat of the moment I can also understand Maldonado forgetting that 4th is almost as good as 3rd. Almost

[Jack Sparrow]

I think Button's problem is the lack of consistency he feels from the tyres. He has always liked a stable platform beneath him, and these tyres are just not delivering for him - most of the time. Webber had a similar problem last year with the feedback he was getting from the tyres, but seems to gotten a handle this year.

As for safe re-entry after leaving the track, those exact same words cover all forms of motorsport - even down to the club level. Hamilton "could" have given Maldonado more room, but even a club level driver, that late in a race, would have done what Hamilton did. But in the heat of the moment I can also understand Maldonado forgetting that 4th is almost as good as 3rd. Almost

Maldonado thinks he's playing bumper cars out there. Anyone remember Practice in Monaco?

[Ritesh]

I still blame Lewis. I understand the technical aspects of F1 ruling BUT Lewis knew his tires were gone. He was going to get passed for sure in the next DRS zone. Just back off, get 4th place and get some points!! DumbA$$

[92 white 0650]

Most of us who have raced think we have experienced the Red Mist, but I'm pretty sure we have no F'ing idea how powerful it can be when you're one of the top 50 drivers in the world.

So, as analytical as we couch potatoes can be looking at video, frame by frame, I don't think many of us would have done differently. Technically you can blame one or the other, but it was pretty close to "a racing incident" if you ask me. (I know you didn't, but at least I didn't blame Pirelli..........this time. )

[sadlerau]

I still blame Lewis. I understand the technical aspects of F1 ruling BUT Lewis knew his tires were gone. He was going to get passed for sure in the next DRS zone. Just back off, get 4th place and get some points!! DumbA$$

Yes, and..........................no.

Yes he might have settled for fourth, but with only a couple of laps to go he had every reason to fight on and see if he could hang onto 3rd. If you don't understand this you don't understand racing drivers. Had Maldonado yielded, as he was obliged to do because he had left the racing surface, then there is every likely hood that Hamilton could have hung onto 3rd place. Would you expect him to yield meekly? Champions of any ilk don't think like that!

[Ritesh]

I understand racing. I also understand that getting some points is better than ZERO points. This is specially more painful in light of the fact that Vettel wasn't getting any points. You have to think of the season... not just the next lap. It might cost Lewis and more importantly my beloved McLaren the championship!

[sadlerau]

Most of us who have raced think we have experienced the Red Mist, but I'm pretty sure we have no F'ing idea how powerful it can be when you're one of the top 50 drivers in the world.

So, as analytical as we couch potatoes can be looking at video, frame by frame, I don't think many of us would have done differently. Technically you can blame one or the other, but it was pretty close to "a racing incident" if you ask me. (I know you didn't, but at least I didn't blame Pirelli..........this time. )

As someone who HAS experienced the "red mist", [as for it's power I don't think it changes much, like finishing a race with a RF wheel, in a FWD car, several degrees of camber and toe out from a coming together, setting your fastest lap chasing down the bugger who hit you and passing him with 1 lap to go - all in a car crabbing at 15 degrees, and swerving about at 200k/h down the main straight] it was a racing incident

[sadlerau]

I understand racing. I also understand that getting some points is better than ZERO points. This is specially more painful in light of the fact that Vettel wasn't getting any points. You have to think of the season... not just the next lap. It might cost Lewis and more importantly my beloved McLaren the championship!

I totally agree with you Ritesh, it would have been wiser to settle for fourth, but read my post above

[Sandro]

I understand racing. I also understand that getting some points is better than ZERO points. !

This^^