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Spare Parts (F1 odds and ends)

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by Masanari, Sep 22, 2011.

  1. allsaintchris.

    allsaintchris. Well-Known Member

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    Just flashed up that John Surtees has passed away.

    RIP to the only person to have held motorcycle and F1 world titles.

    A motor racing great and a gentleman.
     
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  2. SgtBhaji

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    Thats absolutely gutting. Passing of a legend and a truly fearless man.
     
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  3. St. Slicks of Stoneham

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    One of our greatest sportsmen, but never knighgted despite his amazing achievements. Need to win an Olympic gold for that. Now he's with Henry. RIP, sir John.
     
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  4. TopClass

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    Just a bit of unbelievable Juan Pablo to treat yourself to on a Sunday afternoon. What a talent.
     
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  5. Smithers

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    Not sure if you guys and girls have done this

     
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  6. EternalMSC

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    Done
     
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  7. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Done. I wonder if f1 will listen but not react too hastily without thinking. Thats what I hope the new bosses will do.
     
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  8. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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  9. BrightLampShade

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    F1 and WEC linked? Whilst F1 liveries have improved this season it seems the Toyota and Porsche have decided on identical liveries.

    IMG_20170402_102334.jpg
     
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  10. Smithers

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    Obviously not Honda powered anymore

     
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  11. El_Bando

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  12. El_Bando

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  13. TopClass

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    Alonso misses Monaco for the Indy500!
     
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  14. Smithers

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    So the question is why?

    Alonso wants to, but why not next year - unless he thinks he won't be able to because of a new team? F1/LeMans?

    Who is going to step in?
     
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  15. allsaintchris.

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    He'd do well to remember what happened to Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet when they attempted Ovals for the first time having stepped straight from an F1 car ...............
     
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  16. EternalMSC

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    50 year old De la rosa probably :-D
     
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  17. Smithers

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    I don't think Button will do it.
     
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    My Dream , Button steps in , it rains in Monaco so power not so important and Button wins !
     
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  20. EternalMSC

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    F1 world would implode.
     
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