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[Zarkov]

im just hoping there wont be another case of team favourite.

Haha.

[TofuEater]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10614815

1. Senna
2. Schumacher
3. Fangio

Let the debate begin.

[Zarkov]

Senna could qualify a car better than anyone.

His record at bring the car home wasn't so flash.

Greatest at what, might be more relevent.

[Quasikomodo]

Schumacher will join Mercedes (ex Brawn) next year as a driver! Paired with Nico Rosberg, but probably earning a lot more than him!

Reported here:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/246385/schumacher_returns_to_f1.html?CMP=NLC-Newsletters&uid=1106e795bd0a704d3802ca6726618acc

Perhaps he didn't like coming second to Senna!?

[Speakman]

"fuck ross, you built another decent car. I wanna go"

"sure, have a season"

[Obbles]

My tickets arrived last week :bigglasse

[Baffled]

My tickets arrived last week :bigglasse

For Aussie? What did they cost?

Next season is looking like it will be a good one. Cant wait, would love to go watch a race live...

[Obbles]

Yea $550 for a 4 day pass

Right on the start finish line

Cant wait _b

[Spork]

Yea $550 for a 4 day pass

Right on the start finish line

Cant wait _b

I'm going too with a couple of mates, 4 day pass for the Senna stand, which is on the outside at the very start of the pit straight, bout 100 metres from the start/ finish line.

[Zarkov]

I'm going too with a couple of mates, 4 day pass for the Senna stand, which is on the outside at the very start of the pit straight, bout 100 metres from the start/ finish line.

Say hi to Shuey for me.

[Spork]

Say hi to Shuey for me.

Will do.

I'll get an Autograph for you, although I think Rex is probably the better option to get something like that, considering he lives in NZ.

[Zarkov]

The Germans are swarming across the Rhine..





Needed a Ramstein soundtrack.

[Spork]

I do like that blue/ green.

[Zenith]

The Germans.

True - Was a cheep British team last year, now its a flashy german team.

TBH I probably won't get into F1 this year, thou it is looking like a better comp than the last couple of years.
Since sky got it from TV one I lost interest.  Still when TV1 had it if a race was at prime time (malasia GP iirc) they would delay it to midnight anyway.

[Speakman]

Ze Germans, Ja.

there, that looks better

Since sky got it from TV one I lost interest.

same here. i still follow the results and news, just haven't watched a race in a long time. i used to love staying up till 3am monday mornings when i was still at school

[Obbles]

I'm going too with a couple of mates, 4 day pass for the Senna stand, which is on the outside at the very start of the pit straight, bout 100 metres from the start/ finish line.

Ima hunt you out :3

[Spork]

I'll be sticking away from the start finish line! ;-) how much did it cost you for those tickets?

[Obbles]

Ummm $550ish nzd

I think, got them when they first came out so it was awhile ago

[Spork]

Ah, mine cost about 450 aud, but I prefer to be on a corner, although last time I went, we didn't spend much time in the stand, most of the race we spent in general. It's boring staying in the one spot.

[Obbles]

Fangio stand

Section M, block 2

[Zarkov]

Fangio stand

Section M, block 2

You've gone up in my estimation.

Mind you, you're starting from a fairly low base.

[Spork]

I haven't even booked my tickets yet, waiting for my mate to get some money together, but I remember last time, it didn't sell out until the week before, and even then, there is about 4 stands on this corner, so I could go in any of them.

[Quasikomodo]

New rules for F1 2010:

New points system - winner gets 25 points, 2nd gets 20, 3rd 15, and the next seven places get 10, 8, 6, 5, 3, 2 and 1 point respectively. So top 10 get points. More points for winner is supposed to give drivers more desire to win rather than drive for points.

No refueling. means cars will have to start with 235 - 250 litres of fuel rather than the 90 - 120 litre tanks used previously. this will change tyre wear and handling  characteristics of course. It also means the cars may be up to 15cm longer wheelbase to accomodate the larger tanks.

Minimum weight Increased by 15kg to 620kg.

Front tyre width Decreased from 270mm t0 245mm, supposedly to give a better handling balance. Bridgestone is also supplying harder tyre compounds so the tyres will withstand the extra fuel weight better.

No wheel rim fairings. Will create less turbulence behind cars apparently, aid in overtaking manoeuvres!? Also less to go wrong at pitstops!

Testing One days testing allowed as long as it is a test driver who hasn't raced F1 in the past two years. Only allowed to use an approved test circuit that is not on the F1 calender in the current season.

Looks like more tinkering to me. At least they have dropped that ridiculous 'medal' idea with the championship winner being the one who wins the most golds!!

[Speakman]

the points sure will make it interesting, wait and see time for judgement on the other changes

[Spork]

Testing One days testing allowed as long as it is a test driver who hasn't raced F1 in the past two years. Only allowed to use an approved test circuit that is not on the F1 calender in the current season.

One days testing per.. Month? Day? Season?

So any of these new drivers who haven't 'Raced' in F1 before, could test?

EDIT: I booked my tickets for the Melbourne GP last week or the week before, Prost stand, right on corner 16.

Can't wait now.