The Formula 1 - 2008 Season Thread

[hailgautam]

Who do you think will win this season?

This is the calander:
012008 FORMULA 1 ING AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/787/circuit_diagram.html)14 - 16 Mar
022008 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/788/circuit_diagram.html)21 - 23 Mar
032008 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Bahrain) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/789/circuit_diagram.html)04 - 06 Apr
04FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA TELEFONICA 2008 (Catalunya) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/790/circuit_diagram.html)25 - 27 Apr
052008 FORMULA 1 PETROL OFISI TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/791/circuit_diagram.html)09 - 11 May
06FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2008 (Monte Carlo) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/792/circuit_diagram.html)22 - 25 May
07FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2008 (Montreal) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/793/circuit_diagram.html)06 - 08 Jun
08FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE 2008 (Magny-Cours) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/794/circuit_diagram.html)20 - 22 Jun
092008 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/795/circuit_diagram.html)04 - 06 Jul
10FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND 2008 (Hockenheim) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/796/circuit_diagram.html)18 - 20 Jul
11FORMULA 1 ING MAGYAR NAGYDIJ 2008 (Budapest) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/797/circuit_diagram.html)01 - 03 Aug
122008 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/798/circuit_diagram.html)22 - 24 Aug
132008 FORMULA 1 ING BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/799/circuit_diagram.html)05 - 07 Sep
14FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2008 (Monza) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/800/circuit_diagram.html)12 - 14 Sep
152008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/801/circuit_diagram.html)26 - 28 Sep
162008 FORMULA 1 FUJI TELEVISION JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Fuji Speedway) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/802/circuit_diagram.html)10 - 12 Oct
172008 FORMULA 1 SINOPEC CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/803/circuit_diagram.html)17 - 19 Oct
18FORMULA 1 GRANDE PREMIO DO BRASIL 2008 (Sao Paulo) (http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/804/circuit_diagram.html)31 Oct - 02 Nov

[rahimveron]

Dont you think it depends how the teams start the season? The answer is not so simple as the question.

[hailgautam]

F1 is definitely not a competition that is easy to predict but in my opinion Ferrari would be the favorites to win with Renault coming second. I see the competition between Ferrari, Williams and Renault.

I would be gunning for Force India also. I hope we better the tally with at least 10-20 points. Last year Spykar had a lone star 1 point.

I also did not like the use of word "India" in "Force India Team" in all these years no team had their country’s name in the team name why should India be part of any F1 team, and that too for a loosing team (well the team has not been doing well till now)

[mehulved]

I also did not like the use of word "India" in "Force India Team" in all these years no team had their country’s name in the team name why should India be part of any F1 team, and that too for a loosing team (well the team has not been doing well till now)
That's the owner's decision. And how can it be called loosing team even before the season's started?

[rollcage]

Oh bloody hell .. its started .. The F1 2008 thread .. oh ya ... I am in guyz ..

Wish this will be another gr8 year :D

1st gr8 guestion ... Who do you think will win this season?Cant comment before the first race ... as renault hasnt opened his cards yet, only after 1st race I can say..

But for now - Ferrari, with McLaren and Renault following.
Driver - I just wish its Filiepe Massa .. this guys is like Schumi always go happy, not like Kimi who is always self sufficient.

@hailgautam
I also thought the same :( .. its good not that I am not patriotic but just that ForceIndia would be my second choice.
instead he should rather given Indian a drive.. what the heck every1 does it,
Williams always prefer Ex-Champ son over anyother,
Honda-2nd team was made just for a Japanese Driver(you know who),
Then there are other preferences given to people,
the Chota Schumacher was never a good. . just average guy in good car.

That's the owner's decision. And how can it be called loosing team even before the season's started?adding to my above line .. Williams always prefer Ex-Champ son over anyother,
Honda-2nd team was made just for a Japanese Driver(you know who),
Then there are other preferences given to people,
the Chota Schumacher was never a good. . just average guy in good car. But Surname pays back.

and

My QUESTION>> Where the hell will be HondaF1 this year?
2
3
4
5
or loosers

[nish_higher]

u didnt mention Mclaren in the poll :(
i'm really curious to see Hamilton do something this yr and also Kimi,Button :)

[lywyre]

^^
Yea. McLaren is missing!!
I vote for McLaren :D

[s18000rpm]

ahem!
Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Williams...???

did you forget about #3 spot BMW (#2 due to DQ of McLaren).

this year, i hope its going to be a 3 way battle, between Ferrari, McLaren (obviously) & BMW.

but BMW will not win the Driver's title, as Nick is not a fighter & Robert has'nt found the grip yet.

Renault - they didnt put much time in developing the car, they were busy getting Alonso & even he cant help them to be in competitve position.(as he cudn't spend much time with car dev.).

Williams - get some 'non punk ass b1tch' drivers who can race :p

Ferrari- my bet's on Massa this time :))
McLaren - obvioulsy Hamilton will outperform his team mate.

[hailgautam]

^^
Yea. McLaren is missing!!
I vote for McLaren :D

Yep galti se mistake ho gaya...if mods can help?

This year it is definitely going to be a 3 way race between Ferrari, McLaren and Renault, with Kimi, Hamilton and Alanso eying for each other’s blood it is a season to watch out. But my bet is with Kimi.

Heard Singapore later this year is going to be a night show!

ForceIndia is going gaga over its new owner calling the vehicle VJM1 – as if we don’t know what it means.

[prashant9918]

i would like see what maclaren does through the year 2008

[ratedrsuperstar]

mclaren without a doubt is the most glamorous team in F1 i support them but wan't kimi to retain.i think nelson piquet is gonna surprise everyone or atleast fernando with his ability.

the only thing i hated all this while was how badly the media has treated kimi.the guy bcomes champ for the 1st time and pulled of a major upset in the last but all i saw was papers and year reviews only bout hamilton.

I support kimi all the way

[s18000rpm]

Michael vs Kimi
http://topgear.com/content/news/stories/2642/

[Hitboxx]

I bet Michael would still own these kiddies (if he ever returned) with a car designed for him.

Having said that, Kimi has grown up a lot at the Ferrari camp last year, and he is also my favourite this year.

[faraaz]

Dunno who will win...but considering that I'm in Switzerland at the moment...I am SO gonna be there for Hockenheim & Nurburgring! :D :D :D Anyone else jealous? ;)

[s18000rpm]

ITV to broadcast for free, the Friday practice on web
http://itv.com/

~1hr. 24mins to go

Thursday's press conference - Australia (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65677)

[rollcage]

ITV to broadcast for free, the Friday practice on web
http://itv.com/

~1hr. 24mins to go

Thursday's press conference - Australia (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65677)

wooo thanx champ ... if its working then gr8,
bcoz I am not sure of my cableguy to give non stop reception of the race and moreover as for the friday practice man
.. starsports dont deliver so this will gr8 man. thx


EDIT: ... can we really see that today .. in 57 mins .. the press conference live ??? :eek: :rolleyes: :grin:

[Hitboxx]

Wow cool webcast, oh boy can't wait till Sunday :)

[PCWORM]

I just wanna say:
HitIT Force-india!!
But i do think Renault will excel in this season,!

[s18000rpm]

EDIT: ... can we really see that today .. in 57 mins .. the press conference live ??? :eek: :rolleyes: :grin:not the press conf., its already over, click & read it:p

its the friday practice session which'll be on web.
----------------------
practice starts at 13th, march, 11:00pm IST

[rollcage]

not the press conf., its already over, click & read it:p

its the friday practice session which'll be on web.
----------------------
practice starts at 13th, march, 11:00pm IST
ohkk but why was it showing .. minutes remaining?

[s18000rpm]

^what?

http://itv-95.vo.llnwd.net/d1/broadband/itvf1/default.html

:|:|:|
i got this msg.
Not Authorized

You don't have permission to access /broadband/f1/simulcastPlayer.html on this server.
I see a message saying "Forbidden" when I try to watch the live stream. Why is this?

We do not hold international rights to all of our programming so video content is supplied only to users with IP addresses in the UK. Some users in Britain may be affected by such geographic blocking if their internet service provider uses servers outside the UK.

lets try some proxy

[drgrudge]

u didnt mention Mclaren in the poll :(
i'm really curious to see Hamilton do something this yr and also Kimi,Button :)
Don't worry, main hoon na. :D I really hope McLaren Mecedes and Force India rock this season.

McLaren Mecedes, FTW!

[desiibond]

Button? Button is racing with a bullock cart. Honda has now become a regular back marker.

I think this year it will be

1-2) Ferrari vs McLaren
3-4) BMW vs Renault
5-7) Williams vs Red Bull vs Toyota
8-9)Toro Rosso vs Force India
10-11) Super Aguri vs Honda

I hope Heikki do to Lewis what Lewis did to Alonso. :-)

[drgrudge]

s18000rpm -
Isn't the streaming not working? :( Please keep us updated on this streaming thing.


Thread stuck and will remain that way till the season ends.

[rollcage]

^gurdgy .. misspell ;)

and


lets try some proxy
ya Please...

[s18000rpm]

nope, none working :(

[drgrudge]

^gurdgy .. misspell ;)
Please don't tell anyone what word I misspelt.
/me should do penance
/me should drop his head in shame

[s18000rpm]

http://www.myinternetproxy.com/proxy.php?q=aHR0cDovL2l0di04MC52by5sbG53ZC5uZXQvZD EvYnJvYWRiYW5kL2YxL3NpbXVsY2FzdFBsYXllci5odG1s

http://www.myinternetproxy.com/proxy.php?q=aHR0cDovL2l0di05NS52by5sbG53ZC5uZXQvZD EvYnJvYWRiYW5kL2l0dmYxL2RlZmF1bHQuaHRtbA--

this one works (maybe), but the practice session has ended:x

[drgrudge]

^^
I'll check again tomorrow. Please tell when the practice starts.

Also what's the status of today's session.

[s18000rpm]

FRI Practice 1 - 04:30
FRI Practice 2 - 08:30
SAT Practice - 05:30
SAT Qualifyin - 08:30
SUN Race - 10:00

IST

www.f1.com says practice starts at 4am (IST) & itv says it ended?:?

[edit]
hmmm, now http://www.itv-f1.com/home.aspx showing ~4 hrs left.:|

[rollcage]

@s18000rpm
yesthat a good web proxy site .:D
but if we find a proxyserver of UK .. then we can watch it with ease.

[rollcage]

found it ;)

155.136.224.10 : 80 anonymous Great Britain (UK)

thx ya .. the link is working
but I stil cant watch it .. why bcoz I have pretty slow connection 128kbps DSl .. :(
man is there any lowband live link :oops: :sad:

[drgrudge]

Thanks for the update. The second practice should start in 30 mins.

Dunno if it'll work as I have a slow speed connection - 256k.

[desiibond]

live streaming not working.

btw, p2 has started

[mehulved]

Do try, seems quite decent even on 256k connection. But, I have downloads running in the background that I don't want to stop.

[drgrudge]

Streaming is working but it's buffering a lot. Seems that we need atleast 512k for a proper view. But something is better than nothing.

Hamilton sets the fastest time!

[ratedrsuperstar]

Kimi Raikkonen and Ferrari set the initial pace as practice for the Australian Grand Prix opened today in Melbourne’s Albert Park, in 39 degrees Celsius ambient temperature and a healthy wind.

The first 45 minutes saw the Ferraris battling each other for fastest time, with Felipe Massa gaining that with 1m 27.524s ahead of Kimi Raikkonen 1m 27.709s....

hammy 2nd,massa 3rd,heikki 4th.webber 5th.

webber sets another blazing lap.that means another blazing retirement during the race:D


w00t w00t.

[mehulved]

Are any of you able to get full picture at that itv site? I only get the top half, bottom half is missing :confused:

[drgrudge]

Are any of you able to get full picture at that itv site? I only get the top half, bottom half is missing :confused:
Yeah, but the streaming size is small. The quality is good, we need to have a faster connection or a better proxy. The site didn't work in Safari, had to use Firefox.

http://img.skitch.com/20080314-e52ij828dip92dbgixatcjcfqj.jpg


Good P2 session. Hamilton sets the fastest time and almost by a second faster than the next fastest. :D

Red Bull and Force India (Fisechella sets 9th fastest time) put a surprisingly good show.

Without the tracsion control, we saw a lot of drivers running wide, getting in the grass & gravel trap and skidding in the corners, etc.. but there's still one more practice and qualifying so things should be fine on the Race day.


Go McLaren Mercedes, Go Hamilton!

[mehulved]

That's weird. I only get top half of the picture, both in opera and firefox.

[sachin_kothari]

F1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
Friday Practice 1
1 Kimi Raikkonen - Ferrari 1:26.461
2 Lewis Hamilton - McLaren-Mercedes 1:26.948
3 Felipe Massa - Ferrari 1:26.958
12 Giancarlo Fisichella - Force India-Ferrari 1:29.230
17 Adrian Sutil - Force India-Ferrari 1:30.155

Friday Practice 2
1 Lewis Hamilton - McLaren-Mercedes 1:26.559
2 Mark Webber - Red Bull 1:27.473
3 Felipe Massa - Ferrari 1:27.640
9 Giancarlo Fisichella - Force India-Ferrari 1:28.469
17 Adrian Sutil - Force India-Ferrari 1:29.161

[desiibond]

I will not consider P1 and P2 results as many teams seems to do different component checks rather than going fast on track.

[s18000rpm]

found it ;)



thx ya .. the link is working
but I stil cant watch it .. why bcoz I have pretty slow connection 128kbps DSl .. :(
man is there any lowband live link :oops: :sad:

155.136.224.10 : 80 anonymous Great Britain (UK)

how to use it? :))

the link i gave, shows only a picture (holding-slate) & no player.:|
http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/holding-slate.gif (http://s2.supload.com/free/holding-slate.gif/view/)

[Gigacore]

I cant see BMW Trainee's vote in this poll :rolleyes:

[rollcage]

155.136.224.10 : 80 anonymous Great Britain (UK)

how to use it? :))

the link i gave, shows only a picture (holding-slate) & no player.:|
http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/holding-slate.gif (http://s2.supload.com/free/holding-slate.gif/view/)

You just post that Proxy Server in ur web browser thats it..
very simple
If you using firefox (work with other also just location ofthe setting is on different tab that it)
ok tell u IE 7 bcoz its more supported at that site


In Internet Explorer > Go to> Tools> internet Options> Connections > Lan Settings > use Proxy Server> 155.136.224.10 port 80

Done..
:cool:

[s18000rpm]

^thanks.

Schedule: (IST)
Practice 3 Sat 05:30-06:30

Qualifying Sat 08:30-09:30

The Race Sun 10:00-12:00

will try to watch in morning.:D

[Hitboxx]

And don't forget RaceDay at 9am before the actual race, ah I am so glued to the chair.

[drgrudge]

rollcage -
The site didn't work in Safari. Worked in FX only.

I didn't understand what meant by "If you using firefox (work with other also just location ofthe setting is on different tab that it)".

What I need to enter in the URL bar?

[prasad_den]

Wow... yet another season.. and this time a whole nation is gonna keenly follow it for the first time... :D My bets are with the McLaren to win the season, although Kimi in Ferrari is gonna be a title contender too.. Hope Force India finishes with at least a few points.. Fisichella gave some hope in the FP2..

BTW, what was the poll for ?? Constructors championship or driver's..??

[Hitboxx]

The poll is for Constructors, the driver title is very vast and nothing can be said as of now.

[rollcage]

And don't forget RaceDay at 9am before the actual race, ah I am so glued to the chair.
Me too... and thats the only part when I see Pit Babes. :p also the celebs like
the legend Kylie Minogue last year in Melbourne, and Keanu Reaves at Chinese Grand Prix. :D

rollcage -
The site didn't work in Safari. Worked in FX only.

I didn't understand what meant by "If you using firefox (work with other also just location of the setting is on different tab that it)".

What I need to enter in the URL bar?Oh that was for using a proxy yaar,
You just open the site normally.. i.e. http://www.itv-f1.com/videohome.aspx

and the site is more supported in Internet Explorer
I cant use it in firefox .. like the all government sites :( bsnl, mtnl, company law board, incometax sites etc.

anyways.. that proxy does open the site.
and you can try to find few more proxy on google. :cool:
let us know which works best bro.

between the main prob is we are on low bandwith ..even if the site works its no use .. bcoz it needs non stop 512k line.

so Brothers please find some other live link .. .please please please ... hmmm

[drgrudge]

Too bad. I'm not able to see the streaming, even with the proxy. :( :(

[desiibond]

Wow... yet another season.. and this time a whole nation is gonna keenly follow it for the first time... :D My bets are with the McLaren to win the season, although Kimi in Ferrari is gonna be a title contender too.. Hope Force India finishes with at least a few points.. Fisichella gave some hope in the FP2..

BTW, what was the poll for ?? Constructors championship or driver's..??


nope. not McLaren. They have kids driving their cars. Remember how Lewis succumbed under pressure in 2007? The experience of Kimi and Massa is certainly going to make a difference and that will be a huge contributing factor for Ferrari. McLaren should not have ignored Alonso. Had they made Alonso No.1, they would've got 2007 drivers championship and the best car for this season.

However Alonso cries, he is a master of tactics and his inputs are the best in current generation.

[drgrudge]

Just a quick heads up boys. This link works:http://www.myinternetproxy.com/proxy.php?q=aHR0cDovL2l0di04MC52by5sbG53ZC5uZXQvZD EvYnJvYWRiYW5kL2YxL3NpbXVsY2FzdFBsYXllci5odG1s

It comes with commentary! Better still McLaren is leading now! And Car 1 (Kimi) will not take part in qualifying. :D

[desiibond]

kimi not going to take part in Q2 of qualifying due to engine issues.

[Hitboxx]

Not only that he is completely out of it and start the race in 16th place :(

[rollcage]

Too bad. I'm not able to see the streaming, even with the proxy. :( :(\

My cablewala again messed up...

I can see the video, with proxy setting its working .. but man we need a norrowband live link badly,

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/3711/thhku7.jpg

Please someone find a narrowband link .. I am begging ..

drgrudge do something ya ///

[drgrudge]

^^
Yaar, wat can I do. I'm also looking for a low quality streaming.

But tomorrow, I'll go to my cousin's house who has Home 500 (upto 2m).

[desiibond]

lewis, kubica, kovalainen, massa, heidfeld, trulli, rosberg, david, timo, vettel mark the top 10 places on the grid.

[drgrudge]

McLaren rules! Hope they finish 1-2 tomorrow. :))

[sachin_kothari]

BMW is starting to be a great competitor now

[rollcage]

@drgrudge .. hmmm good for you man, :0

by the way qualifying just ended,
I was watching like ... parts .. in glimpses on my norrowband connection

P1--> Hamilton
Massa did good .. but not better than mclaren
Kimi out of top 10 due to gear box problem
Force India qualifies in top 10 in S Vettel

[Hitboxx]

Yes, BMW is very strong now and if not for the mistake(awesome car control btw) by Kubica, Lewis wouldn't be on pole.

But Kimi :(, alas I hoped I would get his victory as my b'day gift, thats out of the window now. Atleast Massa is up there but I'm not sure about him, hoping for a Ferrari/BMW victory. Looks like its gonna be another lousy b'day :\

[desiibond]

@drgrudge .. hmmm good for you man, :0

Force India qualifies in top 10 in S Vettel


^^Lol.

Vettel drives Toro Rosso. Force India qualified in 17th and 19th places

Fisi -17
Sutil -19

[rollcage]

^oopsy ... hota hai hota hai //
but fisi was quick on firday. he was 9th

[s18000rpm]

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari (16th, Q1 - 1m 26.140s):
"Clearly I am disappointed. A few corners from the end of my in-lap, I had a problem with the electronic fuel pump which forced me to stop near the pit lane and so it was impossible for me to get back to the garage to try and fix the problem. These things happen, but it's definitely not the best way to start the season. Now we must try to do our best to pick up some points tomorrow, because it is important to score something in every race."

Fernando Alonso, Renault (12th, Q2 - 1m 26.188s):
"As expected the times were very close and while I was reasonably satisfied with the performance of my car this morning, a failure of the differential upset the balance and made it extremely difficult to drive. I am sure we can bounce back in the race and we will work hard tonight to make sure that is the case."

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren (1st, Q3 - 1m 26.714s):
“I couldn’t have wished for a better start to the season, and it’s great to see Heikki (Kovalainen) and my friend Robert (Kubica) doing well, and the team has done a super job in getting all the necessary parts ready in time. During Q1 I was held up in traffic, but everything just came together when it mattered in Q3. The track conditions were a bit easier today compared to yesterday as it wasn’t as hot. I think the start will be interesting tomorrow due to the change in regulations. Last year it was relatively easy where as now it’s dependent on the driver, so I want to get that right. Fortunately I am starting from the clean side of the track for once, and hopefully that will help a bit, but it will be a long and tough race.”

Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber (2nd, Q3 - 1m 26.869s):
"P2 is a great achievement for the whole team, and that's a good start to the season! I took a lot of risks in the second run of Q3, but finally it didn't pay off. I went wide in corner twelve and ran on the artificial grass. This cost me between two and three tenths of a second and maybe pole position. We had quite a difficult day yesterday, but we were able to make a lot of progress. The F1.08 is a very quick car, but quite delicate to set-up and to drive. When I look back on what level we started testing, I have to give a big compliment to the whole team in Munich and Hinwil. Everybody worked hard analysing the problems and improving the car."

Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren (3rd, Q3 - 1m 27.079s):
“I am pleased to qualify third, but there is still room for improvement. It was a fairly smooth lap, and the balance of the car felt good. At the end I didn’t nail a perfect lap, but throughout the weekend I have just been taking things steady, not making any mistakes and keep pushing harder and harder.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari (4th, Q3 - 1m 27.178s):
"I failed to get the most out of my final set of tyres for the day, because I had traffic on my out-lap and this meant I was unable to get the tyres up to temperature. I am happy with the handling of the car, which is well balanced and we know we can run at a good race pace. It will be a very tough race, especially as we can expect high temperatures. Anything can happen and I think I can fight for the very top places."

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[sachin_kothari]

Force India debut lasts only for 10 laps.

[Hitboxx]

Yes A hard knock of reality. Hopefully they will improve as the season goes on.

[sachin_kothari]

They were good in practice sessions. Yes, hopefully they will improve.
Btw, Kimi in 3rd place right now. What a race he is having.
And Hamilton leads.

[Hitboxx]

Oh god, bad day for Ferrari, Kimi made a mistake, Massa out

[sachin_kothari]

Half of the drivers are out retired

Edit: All the drivers running will earn points as only 7 of them are remaining.

Edit: Final Results
F1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX Results
1 L Hamilton - McLaren
2 N Heidfeld - BMW
3 N Rosberg - Williams
4 F Alsonso - Renault
5 H Kovalainen - McLaren
6 R Barichello - Hinda
7 K Nakajima - Williams

[drgrudge]

Seems that I'm going to be tired of posting this the whole season:
"McLaren Mercedes Rules!"

:))

[prasad_den]

:D :D McLaren won...!! And Ferrari ended up with 0 points.... :(

Kovailenen also did a great job for McLaren.. And the final two laps contest betweeen Alonso and him were great..

[s18000rpm]

Classified:

Pos Driver Team
1. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes (B)
2. Heidfeld BMW Sauber (B)
3. Rosberg Williams-Toyota (B)
4. Alonso Renault (B)
5. Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes (B)
6. Nakajima Williams-Toyota (B)
7. Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari (B)
8. Raikkonen Ferrari (B) :p

World Championship standings, round 1:

Drivers:
1. Hamilton 10
2. Heidfeld 8
3. Rosberg 6
4. Alonso 5
5. Kovalainen 4
6. Nakajima 3
7. Bourdais 2
8. Raikkonen 1

Constructors:
1. McLaren-Mercedes 14
2. Williams-Toyota 9
3. BMW Sauber 8
4. Renault 5
5. Toro Rosso-Ferrari 2
6. Ferrari 1:p


how Kimi scored 1pt. => Barrichello disqualified from Australian GP (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65813)

how Alonso scored 4th place - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65814

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did any one know the current ECU's (Electronic Control Unit) for all teams is supplied by McLaren & Microsoft :shock:

http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/digitecu.JPG (http://s2.supload.com/free/digitecu.JPG/view/)


no wonder McLaren won & Ferrari was slower & had problems:x :p


in few more years the FIA Boss Max Mofosley will make F1 same as A1 GP :|
all componenets, tyres... made by sole company:|

god ! fire him:x
he'll make the glorious 4WD WRC into a GAY 2WD racing:x

[rollcage]

^ **** man .. wtf

i wish its not so

[lywyre]

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The problems Ferrari had were not with or in any way related to the ECU. You did saw BMW, William and Renault perform. They too ran the same ECU.

I still can't believe how Bernie Eccleston favoured McLaren over Ferrari !!!

[desiibond]

FIA is not stupid to allow someone negate performance of their competitor.

BTW, it's said that it's not a problem with the ECU.

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@s18000rpm

The problems Ferrari had were not with or in any way related to the ECU. You did saw BMW, William and Renault perform. They too ran the same ECU.

I still can't believe how Bernie Eccleston favoured McLaren over Ferrari !!!

FIA is not stupid to allow someone negate performance of their competitor.

BTW, it's said that it's not a problem with the ECU.

:|

OH com'on it was just a joke.

Arsenal Gunners was right.

btw did anyone notice that Microsoft is also involved in ECU developement?

why in all the **** FIA didnt consider BOSCH as ECU supplier? :?

OMG!!!
Max Mosley could stay on for fifth term (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65859)

[mehulved]

7. Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari (B)
8. Raikkonen Ferrari (B) :p

That's funny.

[hailgautam]

there seems to be some problem with the Ferrari engines, not a single car of the 6 running on the Ferraris completed the race, inculding 2 each from toro rosso and force india, and they need to use the same engines in the next Malaysian grand prix as well, god save the force india....

man never new that the lack of traction control will mean such a big mess to the cars.

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Toro Rosso team put up for sale (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65874) :|

@hailgautam, play any F1 game without TC, you'll understand how damn hard it is to clear a corner, a bit too much power & you'll spin out, the biggest deal wud be for a decent start.

when its so hard in jus a game, imagine wat the real drivers have to go thru.

[Hitboxx]

It will bounce back, no worries, always has and always will. I have been watching and am a fan of Ferrari for the last 12 years and there is no doubt in my mind it is the most passionate team in F1, history speaks for itself. If anyone has seen the production of those exotic cars in the Maranello factory, you will know, every little detail is done manually, from the starting composite to the end product. Splendid :)

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Todt steps down as Ferrari CEO (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65884)

Sepang to make decision on night race (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65886)

[prasad_den]

^^ Night racing would be very exciting... but player safety would be a concern..

[Hitboxx]

SOURCE: (http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/3/7511.html)
Raikkonen confident of Ferrari comeback

Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen believes the Italian team will quickly reemerge as championship contenders, despite their poor showing at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. Raikkonen and his team mate Felipe Massa retired from the Melbourne race after both their F2008s suffered engine troubles.

“I know that back in Maranello the team is working hard to solve our problems,” he told Ferrari’s official website. “I'm not worried at all about the performance and the competitiveness of the car. The first race was like it was, but we know that we have a really good car. I know that the team will never lose its focus. They've shown that already in the past - Ferrari will be back!”

The world champion did eventually score one world championship point at Albert Park, thanks to the disqualification of Honda’s Rubens Barrichello, but was left largely frustrated by Ferrari’s performance over the course event. However, confident the team will be able to solve the issues, Raikkonen is now focusing on the next race in Malaysia.

“There's really not much to say about the first race weekend of the season,” the Finn added. “The only positive thing is that it's all behind us. Obviously we are really disappointed. We have to give our best and need to try to get the most points in every single race.”

Ferrari are currently sixth the constructors’ standing, 13 points adrift of McLaren, who take up the top spot, following Lewis Hamilton’s dominant victory and Heikki Kovalainen’s fifth-placed finish in Australia.

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F1 Australian GP, repeat goin on in Star Sports.:))

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the real race was of Kimi, but sadly his 1 stop strategy was too much on the car, weakned the brakes, thus losing the almost 2nd spot.

kubica was jus unfortunate. alonso's race showed that he is World Champ., but at the same time Heikki showed he can be a WC too:p

poor S. Bourdias :D

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Red Bull asked to supply technical report (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65952)
coz the car broke after going over a few bumps :p

look at this vdo :o
coulthard crash malaysia
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xVM1xsiI4tM

Malaysia Friday quotes: Ferrari

Kimi Raikkonen - 2nd: "This morning I lost time because of a communication problem within the team, but we made up for it in the second session. The car seems to be going well and I am pleased with the work we have done. I worked mainly on the harder tyres, but I think that even with the softs, from what we have seen, we can be competitive. It is always difficult to say where we are compared to our rivals, but I think we can face the rest of the weekend with confidence."

Felipe Massa - 3rd: "I am very happy with these two sessions. The car proved to be very quick and consistent on both types of tyre. It's a shame I was unable to get the most out of the second set of soft tyres, when I found myself behind Hamilton who was going slowly. We are working in the right direction for qualifying and the race."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65961

[drgrudge]

Malaysian GP this week?

If yes, then Date and timing of the various practice, Qualifying and Race.. in IST.

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LOOOOOOOOOL
D. Coulthard, demanded an apology from Brazilian Felipe Massa for causing the accident that destroyed his car on lap 26 of the race.

And the Red Bull driver turned the air blue in a live TV interview, claiming: "If he doesn't, then I'm gonna kick three colours of s**t out of the little b*****d!"
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65934

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Friday Practice 2

1. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes (B) 1:35.055
2. Massa Ferrari (B) 1:35.206
3. Raikkonen Ferrari (B) 1:35.428
4. Button Honda (B) 1:36.037 this one's a shocke :shock: :p
5. Vettel Toro Rosso-Ferrari (B) 1:36.474
6. Trulli Toyota (B) 1:36.493
7. Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes (B) 1:36.512
8. Kubica BMW Sauber (B) 1:36.671
9. Fisichella Force India-Ferrari (B) 1:36.756 OMG!!! :shock:

13. Heidfeld BMW Sauber (B) 1:37.106
14. Alonso Renault (B) 1:37.328

predictions of thunderstorms throughout the weekend
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65939

@grudge
SAT Practice 08:30
SAT Qualifying 11:30
SUN Race 12:30

Friday practice is over
http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2008/788/6487/

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go here www.autosport.com & watch the Sepang Virtual Lap :))

[drgrudge]

^^
Thanks. Will check the practice and qualifying tomorrow. :))

[Hitboxx]

A flying lap of the Sepang circuit with me :D

http://www.imgx.org/pfiles/6111/Screenshotaab.png (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxV2gLZMlm4)

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^F1C?
that car infront of you, pulled away so efforlessly:p

this one's from rFactor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZATTaTr75g
around sepang on BMW F1.07 (f1 2007 mod)

[Hitboxx]

Yeah F12002 practice session keyboard driven.

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Qualification goin on, Q1 - 12mins left

rain shower expected, all the drivers doing 3 lap run

as usual its Ferrari & McLaren at top spot.


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Result - Ferrari 1-2 :twisted:

P1. Massa
P2. Kimi
P3. Heikki
P4. Hamilton (thanks to Toyota's Glock :|)
5. Trulli
6. Kubica
7. Heidfield
8. Webber
9. Alonso :p
10. T. Glock

[desiibond]

Yeehaa. Go Ferrari Go. Definitely a Ferrari 1-2 win at Sepang.

Nice kick in Lewis's a$$.

[Arsenal_Gunners]

:x

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result with time sheet
http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2008/788/6489/

[Hitboxx]

I'm surprised with the form shown by Trulli, very impressive., just wonder why couldn't Glock manage the same.

More or less its gonna be a wet race tomorrow and will be a field day for Lewis. Go Ferrari go :D

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Alonso and Heidfeld complain to stewards



Fernando Alonso and Nick Heidfeld have complained to the stewards after they encountered slowing cars on their final qualifying attempts.

Heidfeld was forced to jink off line to avoid a collision after he encountered several cars on their slowing down laps in the final moments of qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang. The German claims that the incident cost him at least 0.2 seconds, the difference between third and seventh on the grid.

"That's the disappointing part," he told UK broadcaster ITV. "Q1 and Q2 went pretty smooth and then in Q3 most of the cars were already very, very slow when I was on my flying lap.

"They were just like parked on the circuit, I think it was both of the McLarens in front of Turn 4, being in the middle of the racing line. I could not be on the line I wanted, especially for braking. I have lost some time there, I think I lost two tenths, and if you look at the times they were very, very close.

"I would have been third, but what can you do now? Very clearly [it needs to be looked at] and I reported that on the radio. From my point of view it is not correct what they did."

BMW team principal Mario Theissen also told Autosport that he wanted clarification over the situation.

"I am not happy because it was so tight," he said. "Five cars within 15 hundredths so instead of P7 we could have in P3, and especially Nick wasn't happy because on his final fast lap there were a few other cars on the racing line on their in-lap so he certainly lost a few hundredths and maybe even P3

"I think nick is talking to the stewards right now"

Double world champion Alonso also went to visit the stewards with Renault engineer Steve Nielsen, with the team's principal Flavio Briatore telling autosport.com that 'it looks like' he encountered similar problems.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65989

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Qualifying - selected driver quotes
Ferrari’s Felipe Massa on scoring his first pole position of 2008 at Sepang; McLaren’s Heikki Kovalainen on edging out team mate Lewis Hamilton to take third on the Malaysian grid; and Giancarlo Fisichella on just missing out on Q2 for Force India. All 22 drivers report back on Saturday’s action…

Felipe Massa, Ferrari (1st, Q3 - 1m 35.748s):
"I am very happy! In the final part of qualifying, I managed to put together two really good laps after struggling a bit in Q2. Right at the end there were a few drops of rain, but it had no effect whatsoever on the performance. It is very important to start from the front and I hope I can have a good race. We know our car is very competitive over a long run, but it is also clear we face a long tough race. All the same, we can only be confident about tomorrow."

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari (2nd, Q3 - 1m 36.230s):
"Of course, I would prefer to have taken pole, but second place is definitely not bad and I am happy that the team got the best result possible. In Q3, I was not able to get the tyres to work as well as possible, especially on my second run, after having had a good lap in Q2. The track seemed to be a bit more slippery and I was not able to get everything out of the car. Tomorrow's race will be very tough: I made a good start in Melbourne and I hope I can do the same tomorrow."

Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren (3rd, Q3 - 1m 36.613s):
"I am pleased to have qualified third for the second consecutive time. Of course, we would have preferred a position on the front row, but Felipe and Kimi have been strong here all weekend and as a result third place is the maximum we could achieve. I have improved step by step throughout all the sessions, and my lap in the third qualifying was really good. Now we have to wait and see how the strategies will unfold in the race. With rain expected tomorrow anything could be possible."

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren (4th, Q3 - 1m 36.709s):
"There didn't seem to be as much grip in the tyres during the final session, and I just struggled a bit. Also it was tough finding a gap in the traffic, which had an effect on my ability to warm up the brakes and manage the tyres. To be honest I didn't do a perfect job today, and I will study the data to see how I can go faster tomorrow. We have to stay positive though as we are still in a good position and anything can happen in the race."

...more - http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/3/7540.html

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LATEST NEWS

McLaren drivers summoned by stewards
McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen have been called to see the race stewards at Sepang after Nick Heidfeld and Fernando Alonso complained that they had been blocked at the end of qualifying.

Many of the front-runners completed their Q3 laps earlier than normal because of the threat of rain, and then slowed down on their in-laps to conserve fuel for the first stint of the race.

But other drivers were still completing their flying laps as the leading pole contenders backed off, and both Alonso and Heidfeld felt they had been impeded.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65998

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LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
McLaren drivers docked five places

Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen have each been moved five places down the grid for blocking rival drivers in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

The McLaren pair were investigated by the stewards after qualifying following claims that they had impeded Nick Heidfeld and Fernando Alonso in the closing stages of the session.

The two drivers were driving slowly back to the pits, having completed their final qualifying efforts, while other drivers were still on their fast laps.

Following several hours of deliberation by the stewards about whether or not the McLaren pair had done anything wrong, it was eventually decided that the duo should be punished.

A McLaren spokesman confirmed that the two drivers had been moved back five places each. He also said the team would not appeal the decision.

Hamilton was penalised for blocking Heidfeld, while Kovalainen got his penalty for blocking both the German and Alonso.

It means Kovalainen will now start from eighth place on the grid, with Hamilton one place behind him.

BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica, who was lapping on the track close to the McLarens, said he felt Alonso was hurt more than Heidfeld by the blocking.

"I saw clearly that Alonso's lap was screwed because of, I think, Kovalainen staying on the racing line," he said. "Nick was a bit more lucky because his incident was before braking, so he could rejoin the good line.

"But Alonso, he had to brake inside and he lost for sure there a lot of time. It was quite dangerous."

Revised grid:
1. Massa Ferrari
2. Raikkonen Ferrari
3. Trulli Toyota :shock:
4. Kubica BMW Sauber
5. Heidfeld BMW Sauber
6. Webber Red Bull-Renault
7. Alonso Renault
8. Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes * :p:p
9. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes *:p
10. Glock Toyota
11. Button Honda
12. Coulthard Red Bull-Renault
13. Piquet Renault
14. Barrichello Honda
15. Vettel Toro Rosso-Ferrari
16. Rosberg Williams-Toyota
17. Fisichella Force India-Ferrari
18. Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari
19. Sato Super Aguri-Honda
20. Sutil Force India-Ferrari
21. Davidson Super Aguri-Honda
22. Nakajima Williams-Toyota **

* Penalised for blocking
** Penalised for his crash in Australia

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66021

Alonso critical of McLaren drivers (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66019) :p
"We had four (cars) in Turn Four, and then the two Ferraris I think somewhere else, so six cars or something like that," said Alonso.

"Four of them were off line, not disturbing (anyone), and two of them were on the racing line. The two McLarens."

[prateek_san]

LOOOOOOOOLLLLL.....poor McLarens.....:p

[mehulved]

Man that cryonso, can't he ever stop crying?

[Hitboxx]

What did he do? As a driver, he presented his situation to the race stewards, every driver will do that. And so did Nick.

If Lewis was in that situation, I bet he would have shouted at the top of his voice.

[Dipen01]

You just post that Proxy Server in ur web browser thats it..
very simple
If you using firefox (work with other also just location ofthe setting is on different tab that it)
ok tell u IE 7 bcoz its more supported at that site


In Internet Explorer > Go to> Tools> internet Options> Connections > Lan Settings > use Proxy Server> 155.136.224.10 port 80

Done..
:cool:

Is this working for anyone as i am unable to use it this week..Last week it was tip top...:O

Guess ill hv to chalao with bloody chinese commentary :P with Sopcast

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Man that cryonso, can't he ever stop crying?Alonso didnt cry this time:p

BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica, who was lapping on the track close to the McLarens, said he felt Alonso was hurt more than Heidfeld by the blocking.

"I saw clearly that Alonso's lap was screwed because of, I think, Kovalainen staying on the racing line," he said. "Nick was a bit more lucky because his incident was before braking, so he could rejoin the good line.

"But Alonso, he had to brake inside and he lost for sure there a lot of time. It was quite dangerous."

[drgrudge]

Is this working for anyone as i am unable to use it this week..Last week it was tip top...:O

Guess ill hv to chalao with bloody chinese commentary :P with Sopcast
That link worked for me and I did see some part of the Qualifying yesterday. Going to my cousin's house (Home 500) to catch up with the race.

Hope it rains at KL. Been a long time since I saw a rain marred race. :D

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race starts at 12.30pm [ist]

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Todt touted again as Mosley's successor

Jean Todt says he is 'open' to the idea of moving to a new role within motorsport, amid speculation that he could be set for a switch to the FIA in the coming years..more (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66029)

OH PLEEEeeeeeEEEESE. Kick out that Mosley.http://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/smileys-91853/a0/peace.gif

[Dipen01]

Damn i still cant watch it..:(

Watchin CCTV- China :|

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lap 55/56
1. massa
2. kimi
3. kubica
4. webber
5. hamilton :o

read lap by lap http://www.formula1.com/services/live_timing/live_timing.html

OMG
what a battle. alonso & DC.

obviously FA got thru
no wonder Alonso is a 2 time WDC :twisted:

[Dipen01]

I am watching 1.5Mb stream.. Looks better than TV :p

But only that its chinese...

FA was super in his weak car (This is probably the 1st time when i actually have praise for FA) :P

Ferrari flying at Sepang :P

I hope they arent ultra light ;)

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i think they are not light, both ferrari's using hard compound tires.

lewis closing on webber


damn, so much of ads. :x

heikki in 7th place.

[Dipen01]

Massa pits..

I knew they were light...:(

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LOOOL

Kimi takes the lead aftr pit stop

[Dipen01]

Bloody Pitstop partiality :P

Kimi ahead of Massa :))

Not a huge diff in fuel levels for Mclarens and Ferrari's

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Lewis has a disastrous pit stop

20 secs.

his righ front tyre stuck :D

[Dipen01]

**** i missed something... Why did lewis need 19 secs?

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^his right fr. tyre's nut got stuck :p

kubica re-joins 3rd place.

lewis still stuck behind webber:))

[Dipen01]

Before the pitstop he was behind webber ?

So how come hes still behind webber...


The feed that i m watchin is 30 second delayed..nevertheless the quality is good...

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ya. lewis was behind weeber.

http://www.formula1.com/services/live_timing/live_timing.html

live timing with commentary

[Dipen01]

So how come after 10 second pitstop disaster... he is still on webbers tail..shouldnt he be far behind webber ?

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he is in 7th place.

from 5th to 7th.

thats a sh1t situation & to be stuck behind webber is piss situation:p


1. kimi
2. massa
3. kubica
4. heikki
5. trulli :))
6. webber
7. ham.
8. nick
9. alonso
10. DC

[Dipen01]

lol lewis cant even pass webber with faster car and ppl compare him to MSC/Senna :))

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OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

massa spun & stuck :x

[sachin_kothari]

Massa's race over

[Dipen01]

Massa screwed..

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massa out :(

:x:x:x

[Dipen01]

Shitt... Massa was doing really good... :|

He screwed a potential Ferrari 1-2 :|

He is having tough time without Traction control...

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ya.


he spun out at the start in australian gp & now here.

this was completely his fault:|

damn.
8 pts for constructors champ. down the drain.


secnd round of pit stops to start shortly

[sachin_kothari]

another fastest lap from kimi
gap increased to 24.5 seconds

[Dipen01]

Lewis has chance come out before Webber...

But he has to gain some seconds when webber goes in..

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kimi pits & re-join in 2nd spot 8)

WC at work

[sachin_kothari]

and kimi pits for 8.5 sec and Kubica takes the lead for the time being

[Dipen01]

8.5 secs...kinda extra fuel for Kimi...

Lol Lewis still behind webber :))

Has to be the highlight of the race :P

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webber on hard pits
lewis on soft (has to go for hard) & was still behind webber

webber on soft & rejoins at 7th

[Dipen01]

We can expect fastest lap from Lewis now... (I doubt it though)

[sachin_kothari]

fisichela pits and out on 15th position

[sachin_kothari]

kimi back to P1

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kubica pits & rejoins 2nd behind kimi

ham rejoins 5th before nick :x

batlle for 7th

Alonso chasing Webber

if alonso overtakes webber, thhen it'll be a shame for mclaren:p

[Dipen01]

Why do i think that trulli's gonna mess up in the end and let hamilton go..

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me too thinking the same.

lets hope he doesnt screw up

2 laps to go

lewis really close :o

Kimi Wins :)):)):))

[sachin_kothari]

Kimi wins

Here is a provisional list of top 8 drivers
K Raikonen
R Kubica
H Kovalainen
J Trulli
L Hamilton
N Heidfeld
M Webber
F Alonso

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2.KUBICA
3. HEIKKI
4. TRULLI
5. ewis
6. nick
7. webber
8. Alonso

[sachin_kothari]

Fisichela finishes 12th for Force India

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lewis - 14
kimi - 11
nick - 11

mclaren - 24
bmw - 19
ferrari - 11 (kimi's contribution, none frm massa)

[mehulved]

Outstanding race from Kimi :)
And kudos to Hamilton and Alonso who both did quite well despite things being against them.
If not for that problem in the pits Hamilton could easily have got 3rd or maybe even 2nd position.

And surprising to see heidfeld put in the fastest lap right at the end.

[Dipen01]

Also worthy mention... - Heiki's 2nd consecutive podium :D This guy is also good... I hope he pwns Hamilton :P

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^who know heikki may break lewis's record of concs. podiums:))

World Championship standings, round 2:

Drivers:
1. Hamilton 14
2. Heidfeld 11
3. Raikkonen 11
4. Kovalainen 10
5. Kubica 8
6. Rosberg 6
7. Alonso 6
8. Trulli 5
9. Barrichello 3
10. Webber 2
11. Nakajima 2
12. Bourdais 1

Constructors:
1. McLaren-Mercedes 24
2. BMW Sauber 19
3. Ferrari 11
4. Williams-Toyota 8
5. Renault 6
6. Toyota 5
7. Honda 3
8. Red Bull-Renault 2
9. Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1

[Dipen01]

Outstanding race from Kimi :)
And kudos to Hamilton and Alonso who both did quite well despite things being against them.
If not for that problem in the pits Hamilton could easily have got 3rd or maybe even 2nd position.

And surprising to see heidfeld put in the fastest lap right at the end.

Na 2nd was not possible the difference betn Kubica and Hamilton was a 26 sec. So lets deduct 10 sec mishap.. and he still is way behind..

May be small chance of 3rd place..

Edit :- Wopps.. Heiki didnt score Podium in last race :P But nevertheless he is good

[drgrudge]

Heiki's 2nd consecutive podium :D This guy is also good... I hope he pwns Hamilton :P
In your dreams. :p McLaren didn't have the fastest car around and had a lot of set backs; yet he managed something.

I actually didn't see the race fully (Webcast sucked - even in Home 500/2mbps). What happened to Massa?

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massa powered a bit early out of corner, but saying "something wrong at rear of car that sopt" :))

if it wanst for his nooby error, ferrari wud be hav been in 2nd spot in Constructor's with 19 pts :|

[prateek_san]

massa ruined the day a bit for Ferrari...it could have been easily a 1-2 finish for Ferrari....damn......why do massa looses his head when required......

[aritrap]

Well, Kimi won in Malaysia. Kubica was 2nd and Kovallainen was 3rd(finished nearly 40sec after kimi).

Hamilton had a bad race, finished 5th. He had a 20sec 1st pit stop.

But SURPRISE SURPRISE, Fisichella was 12th, finished ahead of both the Williams, Aguri and Barichello.
But Sutil failed again, spinning off the track in lap 6.

I am very happy for Force India.

Massa also spun off the track.

[Dipen01]

In your dreams. :p McLaren didn't have the fastest car around and had a lot of set backs; yet he managed something.

I actually didn't see the race fully (Webcast sucked - even in Home 500/2mbps). What happened to Massa?

Lol yeah as of now Heiki still plays second fiddle :P But that was my wishlist (albeit realistic one) when i said he can pwn Hamilton:))

Are even i am on 2Mbps and i was watching 1MB CCTV stream.. it was damn clear... IF you were watching through Sopcast then it sucks at times...

Anyways.. Massa was doing good and under 4 secs of Kimi.. and coming out of corner he just oversteered a bit and then tried to correct the error but as there was no traction he couldnt control it.. His car spun on to gravel and he got stuck there..

[mad1231moody]

My first post here ;) . Thanks god Force India driver were able to finish the race. Commendable performance by Fisichella, but hope we get more juice out of Sutil the next time.

[Hitboxx]

Whoops, am late for the party here, yay Kimi won, absolutely pwned the competition :D way to go.

And for Massa, as appropriately said by Slater, he just let his heart think over the head. But still Bahrain is in two weeks and he won there last year, so nothing much is lost yet for him, if he wins there, he will up in the table.

Heikki is super smooth, I like this guy, Lewis got competition.

[mehulved]

Na 2nd was not possible the difference betn Kubica and Hamilton was a 26 sec. So lets deduct 10 sec mishap.. and he still is way behind..

May be small chance of 3rd place..

And deduct the time he wasted fighting slower cars. His pace was upto the mark when he got clear run. It's an outside chance but who knows. He would have got the 3rd surely if not for the mishap.

[n6300]

YAY ! Kimi won !! but that stupid Massa spoiled the Ferrari Party a lil :mad:

anyways, i have a small doubt regarding the points system..

in the last race, kimi did not finish but he still got a point 'coz Barrichello was disqualified...but what i fail to understand is why/how was he awarded a point despite him not even finishing the race ??? :confused:

[Hitboxx]

YAY ! Kimi won !! but that stupid Massa spoiled the Ferrari Party a lil :mad:

anyways, i have a small doubt regarding the points system..

in the last race, kimi did not finish but he still got a point 'coz Barrichello was disqualified...but what i fail to understand is why/how was he awarded a point despite him not even finishing the race ??? :confused:
As per the rules of the FiA, drivers who drop out at the end of the race within a certain no of laps (..not sure how many..probably 3..) are qualified as finishers.

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FIA post-race press conference - Malaysia
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/3/7552.html

[Dipen01]

And deduct the time he wasted fighting slower cars. His pace was upto the mark when he got clear run. It's an outside chance but who knows. He would have got the 3rd surely if not for the mishap.

I knew u were gonna say that...:P

Well because of mishap he was stuck behind webber... had it not happened he would have stuck behind Trulli ;)

Hamilton is not used to chasing cars...

Out of 19 starts.. Only 2 times he has qualified outside of 4th place .. Once in Europe last yr where he qualified 10th and came 9th in the race..

And today's was the 2nd time when he qualified 9th and came 5th...

Also All his wins are scored only when he was on Pole..

So may be he is good at leading and not chasing cars ;)

As per the rules of the FiA, drivers who drop out at the end of the race within a certain no of laps (..not sure how many..probably 3..) are qualified as finishers.

I guess its 10% of the laps...

[desiibond]

^^ Agreed, Only few drivers like Kimi, Alonso are good at overtaking cars. These guys have to potential to finish on podium even if they start at 22nd place.

Hamilton, not at all. He always gets stuck behind when he doesn't get pole position. Even yesterday, he jumped from 9th to 5th at the 2nd corner because of Jarno-Nick collision that slowed them down.

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F1 Champions when they were kids (except Ralf:p)

http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/f1_champs.jpg (http://s2.supload.com/free/f1_champs.jpg/view/)http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/f1_champs_(4).jpg (http://s2.supload.com/free/f1_champs_(4).jpg/view/)http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/f1_champs_(5).jpg (http://s2.supload.com/free/f1_champs_(5).jpg/view/)
http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/f1_champs_(3).jpg (http://s2.supload.com/free/f1_champs_(3).jpg/view/)http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/f1_champs_(2).jpg (http://s2.supload.com/free/f1_champs_(2).jpg/view/)

Celebrity pictures when they were kids or teens (http://www.jimmyr.com/blog/Famous_People_When_Young_226_2007.php)
http://www.stumbleupon.com/tag/humor/

[csczero]

hehe nice pics dude thanks for posting :)

[Dipen01]

lol...Nice find s1 :D

Hakkinen looks photo copy of his childhood. :p

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F1 2008 - Released for GTR2!!!
[mod]

1= http://files.filefront.com/F12008Modv10GTR2rar/;9880695;/fileinfo.html
2= ftp://85.25.145.59/F1.2008.Mod.v1.0.GTR2.rar

[293MB]

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NEWS

Jordan blocks Force India access road (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66113):))Former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has had the main entry road to Force India's Silverstone factory blocked off in a dispute over access across land he owns.

The Irish entrepreneur sold the team that is now Force India to Midland before the 2006 season but kept ownership of some of the surrounding land.

Local sources said concrete blocks had been placed across the main access while Force India were in Malaysia for last weekend's second race of the season and employees were having to use another entrance.

Jordan told Reuters on Wednesday that he had waited for two years for the factory owners to open talks about buying the rest of the land.

"I had to make a stand, they have to come and talk to me," he said. "I paid for the road and put it on my land."

"I've got no problem with (Indian billionaire and Force India co-owner Vijay) Mallya," he added. "It's the people who are managing the business who don't want to talk."



Schumacher to help distribute McLaren fine (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66115)

Massa says new rules make Q3 boring (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66117)

Dennis: McLaren have rebuilt Kovalainen (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66085)

Ferrari not concerned by Massa's form (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66073)

[desiibond]

NEWS

Jordan blocks Force India access road (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66113):))



Schumacher to help distribute McLaren fine (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66115)

Massa says new rules make Q3 boring (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66117)

Dennis: McLaren have rebuilt Kovalainen (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66085)

Ferrari not concerned by Massa's form (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66073)

Looks like Eddie is financially week now and hence trying to sell ROAD

[Hitboxx]

@s18, How is the mod? I got F12007 last week and been playing it. Everything is nice about the game, from graphics to gameplay, especially the car detail. Sakhir circuit is cool, will soon post a flyby for the upcoming race in 10 days.

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gtr2 f1 mod is a "ok" mod:(, as its not official (stolen works), the helmets are screwed-up.
AI are too much, Force India in podium :shock: :))

rFactor's f12008 ('07 too) is the best one.
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Bridgestone eyeing slick warm-up cure (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66122)

[desiibond]

gtr2 f1 mod is a "ok" mod:(, as its not official (stolen works), the helmets are screwed-up.
AI are too much, Force India in podium :shock: :))

rFactor's f12008 ('07 too) is the best one.
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Bridgestone eyeing slick warm-up cure (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66122)


Can you give me the download link for rfactor's F1 2007 and F1 2008 GTR2 patches. Can't download torrent's :(

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link to f1 2008 for GTR2 http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showpost.php?p=786198&postcount=168

rFactor - www.rfactor.net
mod - http://www.virtualr.net/f1rft-2008-10-released/

[desiibond]

link to f1 2008 for GTR2 http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showpost.php?p=786198&postcount=168

rFactor - www.rfactor.net (http://www.rfactor.net)
mod - http://www.virtualr.net/f1rft-2008-10-released/

thanks a ton.

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FIA to tweak qualifying for Bahrain (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66170)

The FIA is to revise the rules for qualifying in time for the Bahrain Grand Prix in a bid to ensure there is no repeat of the controversy that marred the session in Malaysia, autosport.com has learned.

In Sepang, a quirk in the current regulations meant that several drivers were touring slowly back to the pits in a bid to conserve fuel while other drivers were on their final qualifying laps.

This led to dangerous scenes when Nick Heidfeld and Fernando Alonso had to weave their way past much slower cars, and resulted in Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton being penalized for blocking their rivals.

With that scenario having prompted widespread calls for the qualifying rules to change, the FIA is to issue an imminent clarification to the teams imposing a maximum laptime for drivers in qualifying.

This will prevent drivers from going too slowly after they have finished their qualifying runs.

It is similar to the rule that is in place for drivers on their reconnaissance laps to the grid - which was prompted by fears of collisions between cars going slowly to conserve fuel and those going fast to evaluate their set-up.

An FIA spokesman confirmed that teams will be notified of the decision to impose a maximum time limit, which is likely to be 120 percent of a normal lap.

"The matter is under discussion and our clarification to the teams and drivers will be that cars returning to the pits having completed their flying lap or laps will be required to do so within a time that we will set," the spokesman told autosport.com.

"This could be approximately 120% of the 'normal' time as we do to prevent drivers going very slowly to the grid to save fuel."

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Lewis to get dream car – if he wins title.

Lewis Hamilton has been promised the car he used to dream about when he was still a young teenager, but there is just one catch – first he must win the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship.

According to British newspaper The Sun, McLaren-Mercedes team principal Ron Dennis has promised to award the Stevenage-born ace with one of McLaren Automotive's most prized possessions – one of only five McLaren F1 LM editions, the world's rarest supercar and each valued at over $2 million. All he has to do now is lead the Woking-based outfit to both the drivers; and constructors' laurels this year.

“If Lewis can win the two titles, the car is his,” Dennis joked. “Fortunately, our deal gives me a bit of time to save up!”

...

All five commemorative road-going editions were painted in Bruce McLaren's trademark papaya orange racing colour, and feature a stripped-out interior, shorter gearing and enhanced aerodynamic and handling set-ups.

What's more, the car boasts a staggering 680bhp from its BMW-derived V12 powerplant, enabling it to hit 60mph in a shade under three seconds and go on to a top speed of 225mph.
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8467/f1lmlt4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://www.f1newsportal.com/fullstory/view/251168/Lewis_to_get_dream_car___if_he_wins_title/

damn, McLaren are so desparate.

btw Mr. Ron always said there's no #1 or #2 drivers in theer team, then WTF is this. Why isnt Heikki being mentioned for a Car?????


:p

FERRARI COULD BE AN OPTION FOR ALONSO


Former world champion Fernando Alonso has admitted that he can leave Renault at the end of the season - with rivals Ferrari a possible destination.

Alonso rejoined his former team Renault during the winter after a torrid season alongside Lewis Hamilton at McLaren, but has struggled with an uncompetitive car in the first two races of this season.

Now the Spaniard, who won back-to-back world championships with Renault in 2005 and 2006, says that if the car remains as it is he will have to look elsewhere, with Ferrari the obvious destination.

"I'm at Renault because we won in 2005 and 2006 and I want to get back to that, if not this year then next year," he told Spanish newspaper AS.

"But as I have a clause that allows me to leave I will try to be in the best car possible, and it's clear that Ferrari is one of the best."

Rumours were rife at the end of last season that the Italian team was his preferred destination, but with current world champion Kimi Raikkonen and second driver Felipe Massa under contract until the end of 2010, his path to the 'Scuderia' was blocked.

But now he admits Massa's under-par performances so far this season, which have seen him retire from both races, plus the fact that Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has made no secret of his admiration for Alonso, has meant speculation linking him to the Italian team has resurfaced.

"It's early to talk about moves and rumours, but Massa has had two bad races with mistakes and that has sparked speculation," Alonso said.

"It's logical, but like I said it's too early."

With regard to this season, the 26-year-old has little hope of mounting any kind of championship challenge with Renault after just two races, and has told his fans not to expect anything.

"Take a sabbatical, or enjoy the season for the spectacle of Formula One and not for my chances of success," he said.

He added sarcastically: "The first place (in the world championship) has got 14 points, and after two more or less average races I've picked up six.

"Plus I'm only five points off Raikkonen."http://www.sportinglife.com/formula1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=formula1/08/03/25/AUTO_Alonso.html

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OMG ROFL
F1 boss Max Mosley has sick Nazi orgy with 5 hookers

FORMULA One motor racing chief Max Mosley is today exposed as a secret sado-masochist sex pervert.
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4599/3003orgy01bo8.th.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3003orgy01bo8.jpg)
Formula One's governing body, the FIA, has kept its distance from sexual allegations in a British tabloid newspaper about its president Max Mosley.

The News of the World reported in a front page story that FIA president Mosley, 67, had taken part in a 'sadomasochistic orgy' with five prostitutes that was alleged to involve Nazi role-playing.

A video was also posted on the newspaper's website (notw.co.uk).

The news prompted an angry response from Jewish organisations, who called for Mosley's resignation.

Karen Pollock, chief executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, told The Times: "This is sick and depraved. For anyone to be in such a position of influence and power beggars belief. I am absolutely appalled."

Stephen Smith, director of the Holocaust Centre, added: "As Mr Mosley has condemned the racism in motor sport he should live up to the standards he sets. This is an insult to millions of victims, survivors and their families. He should apologise. He should resign from the sport." .......for more <goto link>

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/3003_nazi_orgy.shtml

No comment from FIA over Mosley scandal (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66248)

http://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/smileys-91853/c0/rotlaugh.gifhttp://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/smileys-91853/c0/laugh.gifhttp://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/smileys-91853/aiw/laugh.gif

http://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/smileys-91853/aiw/tease.gif

thanks to Arsenal Gunner.

notw.co.uk <- LOOL Noob of the weekhttp://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/smileys-91853/aiw/tongue.gif

GTFO MOsley.

WoW, Todt can be the next FIA presidenthttp://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/smileys-91853/a0/peace.gif

[desiibond]

^^^ or else it could well be Ron Dennis. He was considered to be the successor to Bernie.

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^Ron is still a team boss, he cant become the pres.

whereas Todt is retired, & is one of ... Board of Directors @ Ferrari.

[desiibond]

yes. but isn't Bernie a McLaren supporter and doesn't want to see someone like Todt in the hot seat?

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off-topic
f1 2008 v1.1 for gtr2 http://files.filefront.com/F12008Modv11GTR2rar/;9924910;/fileinfo.html

on-topic
FIA is not only about F1, all kinds of motorsport come under it, so its not about Ferrari or McLaren here. ;)

[rollcage]

off-topic
f1 2008 v1.1 for gtr2http://files.filefront.com/F12008Modv11GTR2rar/;9924910;/fileinfo.html

Thx .. dude is there any torrent link, cant download from that

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nope, no torrents so far.
web page - http://www.esport-racing.de/include.php?path=content/download.php&contentid=1172
ftp - ftp://85.25.145.59/F1.2008.Mod.v1.1.GTR2.rar


check that filefront link again. ;)

btw, you'll need GTR2 game for this mod to work & race tracks too (http://www.nogripracing.com/files.php?subcat=46) ;)

[rollcage]

^ have you played it yet> post some screenshots!

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^^a practice run:p (actually there's no practice session, its Quali -> Race).
its kind of difficult now:oops:, the car spins out in 5th turn in Sepang, needs some setting up.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3293/grab021lz2.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grab021lz2.jpg)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4619/grab022nw4.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grab022nw4.jpg)http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/9613/grab023el0.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grab023el0.jpg)http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6185/grab025yx8.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grab025yx8.jpg)
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Mosley apologises and vows to stay (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66276)
Max Mosley has apologised to members of the FIA for any embarrassment caused by the recent revelations about his private life, but made it clear he remains fully committed to his role as president of motor racing's governing body.

In a letter sent on Tuesday to all presidents of the national FIA clubs, all members of the FIA Senate, the World Motor Sport Council and the World Council for Mobility and the Automobile, Mosley blames the allegations about his sexual conduct on a 'covert' operation to discredit him.

"Regrettably you are now familiar with the results of this covert investigation and I am very sorry if this has embarrassed you or the club. Not content with publicising highly personal and private activities, which are, to say the least, embarrassing, a British tabloid newspaper published the story with the claim that there was some sort of Nazi connotation to the matter. This is entirely false.

"It is against the law in most countries to publish details of a person's private life without good reason. The publications by The News of the World are a wholly unwarranted invasion of my privacy and I intend to issue legal proceedings against the Newspaper in the UK and other jurisdictions."

Although there have been calls by some for Mosley to resign in the wake of the scandal, in the letter he claims that he has received support from a number of parties who wish him to stand firm in light of the controversy.

"I have received a very large number of messages of sympathy and support from those within the FIA and the motor sport and motoring communities generally, suggesting that my private life is not relevant to my work and that I should continue in my role," wrote Mosley. "I am grateful and with your support I intend to follow this advice.

"I shall now devote some time to those responsible for putting this into the public domain but above all I need to repair the damage to my immediate family who are the innocent and unsuspecting victims of this deliberate and calculated personal attack.

"You can, however be certain that I will not allow any of this to impede my commitment to the work of the FIA."
Although Mosley is scheduled to attend this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, it is looking increasingly likely that he will choose to skip the event.

Although the news of Mosley's antics has generated a lot of coverage and reaction in the media, so far Formula One teams and manufacturers have remained silent over the matter.

BULLSH1T! :|

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BMW, Mercedes slam Mosley's behaviour






German car manufacturers BMW and Mercedes-Benz have issued a statement labeling FIA president Max Mosley's behaviour as 'disgraceful'.

In the first public comment made by Formula One competitors since details of Mosley's private life were revealed in the News of the World, the car makers say that they distance themselves from what has happened.

And they make it clear that the implications for the revelations go far beyond just F1.

A joint statement issued by them said: "The content of the publications is disgraceful. As a company, we strongly distance ourselves from it.

"This incident concerns Max Mosley both personally and as President of the FIA, the global umbrella organisation for motoring clubs. Its consequences therefore extend far beyond the motor sport industry. We await a response from the relevant FIA bodies."

Mosley wrote a letter to the FIA earlier this week apologising for any embarrassment caused by the News of the World story, but emphasising that he intends to carry on in his role with motor racing's governing body.

In the wake of the story, however, Mosley has cancelled a planned visit to this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. This morning's Times newspaper revealed that the Bahraini royal family had written to Mosley making it clear that they did not wish him to turn up.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66291


Mosley responds to BMW, Mercedes

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66297


FIA president Max Mosley claims BMW and Mercedes-Benz should have contacted him before issuing their joint statement criticising his behaviour.

The German car manufacturers labelled the allegations about Mosley's private life in the News of the World as 'disgraceful', as F1's competitors ended their silence over the controversy of Thursday.

But Mosley said he was not surprised by BMW and Mercedes-Benz's statement, but suggested that they were criticising him for something which may not be true.

Speaking to Reuters, Mosley said: "Given the history of BMW and Mercedes Benz, particularly before and during the Second World War, I fully understand why they would wish to strongly distance themselves from what they rightly describe as the disgraceful content of these publications.

"Unfortunately, they did not contact me before putting out their statement to ask whether the content was in fact true.

"No doubt the FIA will respond to them in due course as I am about to respond to the newspaper in question."

Mosley has indicated that he is preparing legal action against the News of the World for invasion of privacy over the report in last Sunday's newspaper.:|
Mosley gone retard?
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Toyota also criticises Mosley's actions (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66293)

Honda asks FIA to consider Mosley's role (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66295)

Bahrain Prince asked Mosley not to attend (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66290)
Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, says it would be inappropriate for FIA president Max Mosley to attend this weekend's race following revelations about him in a tabloid newspaper.

The FIA head was originally scheduled to attend the race, but a spokesman said on Thursday he would not travel to Bahrain as he was busy with legal matters.

"The FIA President was originally scheduled to attend the race in Bahrain but legal matters have detained him in London," he said.

The Times newspaper, however, reports that the Crown Price of Bahrain had asked Mosley not to attend the event in order to keep the focus on the grand prix.

It it unknown if the letter had been sent before or after the FIA confirmed Mosley would not travel to Bahrain.

"In light of the allegations, I suspect you may be deliberating on your planned attendance at the Grand Prix here in Bahrain later in the week," The Times quoted the Crown Prince as writing in a letter to Mosley.

"I therefore felt it important to convey the position of Bahrain and its people.

"Clearly of paramount importance is the success of the event for all concerned — the Kingdom of Bahrain, Formula One and spectators. The focus quite rightly should be on the race.

"With great regret, I feel that under the current circumstances, it would be inappropriate for you to be in Bahrain at this time."

http://www.autosport.com/news/

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THE BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX

Practice 1 Fri 12:30-14:00

Practice 2 Fri 16:30-18:00

Practice 3 Sat 13:30-14:30

Qualifying Sat 16:30-17:30

The Race Sun 17:00-19:00

Times are in IST:))

[Dipen01]

^^
There was another F1 game, i just dont remember the name..

Which other games have played that are in lines with F1 and which was the best one ?

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EA's F1 Challenge ('99-'02) [F1C], F1 2002.
Geoff Crammond's Grand Prix 4 (GP4) (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/geoffcrammondsgrandprix4/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;review)

havent played GP4, but F1-C still tops.

get rFactor & F1 2007/08 mod for it, as it has all the lastest cars, tracks & regularly updated mods

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Mosley calls extraordinary FIA meeting (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66307)

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Thursday's press conference - Bahrain (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66311)


Q. A question for every driver: do you have any opinion about Max Mosley's party last week and about the discussions since?

Nick Heidfeld: Nothing I want to share with you.

Lewis Hamilton: Same.

Jarno Trulli: No, no comment.

Nico Rosberg: Nothing.
:p

Q. (Ed Gorman - The Times) Could I also ask all four drivers: Honda today said that 'it is necessary that senior figures in sport and business maintain the highest standards of conduct in order to fulfil their duties with integrity and respect.' Could each driver please tell me whether they agree with that statement and whether they feel that Max Mosley is upholding those standards by remaining in his position as president of the FIA?

JT: I drive a car, so all I can say is about my car and my team, nothing else.

NR: I think, in general, yes, if you're a figure like us who are racing drivers or something, you've got to try and set a good example in general, because a lot of people are watching you and also looking up to what you do and things like that.

I think it's important to also think about other people and young people or whatever. I'm just talking about my situation, young drivers coming up or whatever and I think it's important to try and set a good example for people who are coming up.

LH: Yeah, I think that's key, to set a good example. We all, especially the young people, we're always looking up to at least someone to show us the way and set a good example is the best way of saying it. I totally agree with what they were saying.

NH: Again, I don't want to comment on the subject.

[Dipen01]

Oh yeah i played rFactor couple of months back..

It was damn difficult to race in it.. So after a while i got bored and deleted it :|

I had F1C too :P Let see might try it again..;)

[Dipen01]

‘On the limit of rules, on the limit of driving’

Former F1 champ Michael Schumacher Says He Made Mistakes & Learnt From Them

Ruhi Batra | TNN

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1388/getimageyv7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Schumacher in Brussels on Wednesday for a campaign against drunk driving

Brussels: For those who threw the words ruthless and manipulative at Michael Schumacher, the man has a simple answer. “I was there to win. That’s what the sport was about.”

Sure there are things he regrets. Sure there are things the seven-time world champions would’ve done differently. But he had a purpose. His job was to win and he did. Unapologetically.

“Ruthless? I don’t think so. Yes I was there to win. Everybody puts in a lot of effort. There is a lot of investment. There was a lot of personal investment. There were rules that you were allowed to act into. Most of the times, I was exactly within the rules. I was on the limit of the rules but at the same time I was on the limit of driving. Some people may agree and some may not,” he says with consummate ease.

In a career that spanned 16 years and seven world titles, there were times and occasions when his sporting ethics were called into question. Schumacher, however, drove on, his sense of purpose and destiny unmatched by any man in the sport’s history.

Now, retired and probably having time to reflect on things other than lap times, Schumacher knows he pushed the limits a few times but he won’t give you the impression that he regrets doing anything. “Certain things I would do differently. Absolutely yes. I was in Formula One for 16 years and it would be pretentious to say that I never made mistakes. That’s what life is about. To make them and learn from them,” he says, his face never betraying a single inner thought.

A career that spanned 250 races, there’s one that will always occupy a special place in the regenmeister’s heart. “Suzuka 2000,” he answers, without hesitation. “It was a big milestone for the team and personal career. In light of the things that had developed just beforehand, it was a very important moment for all of us.”

Schumacher spent his career seeing off one challenge after another. Pretenders came and went. But now Schumacher has taken on a task that isn’t as easy overtaking a car that’s in your way.

Nearly half of the road accident fatalities all over the world are put down to drunk driving.

A staunch supporter of road safety campaigns and part of the “Think Before You Drive” campaign, Schumacher has lent his name to Bacardi’s latest social responsibility initiative — Champions Drink Responsibly, launched here at the Autoworld, a museum dedicated to automobile history.

It’s a cause that he feels very, very strongly for. One would imagine that he has personal experience of the problem and its afflictions. But Schumacher dismisses that notion immediately.

“It’s not a personal campaign. I’ve the luxury with my fame, so-called, to reach people who like to listen to us. If I can save one person’s life because I’m raising their attention to the problem of drunk driving, it’s great. This is the best thing that could happen to me. If I could save one person’s life, it would give me great satisfaction. It’s not about money, it’s about giving back,” explains the man, who single-handedly donated $10m to the 2004 tsunami relief fund.

About moving away from F1 racing, Schumacher says, “Retirement isn’t that bad.”

If you could drive a Ducati monster when you wanted to, even you wouldn’t complain. “I want to enjoy life. With my family and friends. I’d been in certain strict routines and machinery that I wanted to step out from and now I’m searching for things to enjoy. I’ve the luxury so why not try. There are no serious intentions. I’m sure you understand, I’m paying for it, not getting paid for it (laughs). So I’m just doing what I enjoy doing.”

Any plans of coming to India?
“I’ve no plans right now but I wouldn’t rule it out. Your country is a very nice country. I haven’t been in India properly to see the country but I’ve friends who’ve been there and they enjoyed it. So who knows one day I might pass around but certainly incognito rather than one big promotion tour,” he signs off with a teasing smile.

Source :- TOI Newspaper

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A flying lap of Sakhir circuit in Bahrain with me, on occasion of this weekend's Grand Prix. :D
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mod looks nice too

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yee haa. Ferrari 1-2 in practise 1 and practise 2. :)

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^nice :))
mod looks nice too
No no its not a mod, it is F1-2007 (F1C_99-06) if you will.

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Massa & Kimi fastest as Hamilton crashes out
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ADAC tells Mosley to reconsider his role


The ADAC, Germany's national motoring body, has written to FIA president Max Mosley asking him to 'reconsider' his position in the wake of the controversy over his private life.

Mosley has called an extraordinary meeting of the FIA membership to discuss the fallout from the tabloid revelations that have dominated headlines in recent days. It is understood Mosley wants to hold the meeting to provide 'total clarity' on the situation for members of motor racing's governing body.

With car manufacturers BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Toyota having issued statements in Bahrain expressing their concern about the revelations made by the News of the World last weekend, now ADAC has also voiced its own worries about the impact of the affair.

In a statement issued by the organisation, it confirmed that it had written to Mosley asking him to consider his future, as it did not feel it appropriate he could continue in his role against the backdrop of the scandal.

The release said: "In a letter to FIA president Max Mosley, the ADAC has distanced itself from events surrounding his person. According to the ADAC, the role of an FIA president who represents more than 100 million motorists worldwide should not be burdened by such an affair. Therefore, we ask the president to 'very carefully reconsider his role within the organisation'.

"According to the ADAC, the appropriate FIA process has to take care of the matter. It is in the interests of this world organisation to carry on with its duties without the burden of this affair."

Mosley wrote to all FIA national bodies, including the ADAC, earlier this week to apologise for any embarrassment that the affair had caused. He made it clear, however, that he had no intention of stepping down from his position because of what had happened.

"I have received a very large number of messages of sympathy and support from those within the FIA and the motor sport and motoring communities generally, suggesting that my private life is not relevant to my work and that I should continue in my role," wrote Mosley in the letter.

"I am grateful and with your support I intend to follow this advice."
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66319

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Dutch federation wants Mosley to quit

The Dutch motorsport federation has added it voice to calls for FIA president Max Mosley to resign over the revelations about his private life.

With German's national motoring association, ADAC, having issued a statement earlier today stating that it wanted Mosley to 'consider' his position in the wa