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Spare Parts (F1 odds and ends)

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

  1. u408379965

    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    Another impressive pole and win for Vandoorne in GP2. He's been one of the best drivers in the world this year in my opinion. He'll surely be a McLaren driver next year.
     
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  2. EternalMSC

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    No doubt.
     
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  3. allsaintchris.

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    But at the expense of which driver?
     
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  4. di Fredsta!

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    With Hulk winning Le Mans, I think unless Force India get much better he'll be going to WEC next year and Vandoorne should look for that spot first before going to Mclaren when one or both of the two retire. Think with him absolutely dominating GP2 this season, Magnussen's chances are pretty much gone of getting a good seat. Unless both current Mclaren drivers retire at the same time, and then they'll choose both Vandoorne and Magnussen surely.
     
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  5. u408379965

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    I think Honda will want an established top driver in at least one of the cars.

    He came through to finish second again in the reverse grid race.
     
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  6. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Both #Mclaren drivers are contracted for next year and are too stubborn to leave. they are putting in hard work this year to set up next season so they wont give up next year. KMAG vs the V-man would do well getting experiance else where next season before moving into the team for 2017.
     
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  7. EternalMSC

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    Alonso is clearly the best driver on the grid, I would like to see him challenge one last time. As I did with Kimi, but he keeps ****ing life up for himself.

    Button is Mr. consistent and I don't think booting him out would be great, he really has pushed that ****box to the max. So I think we will see him in 2016 "for sure" - Massa.
     
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  8. BrightLampShade

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    Given how little we get to see him drive these days I don't think we can say he's clearly anything. Other than clearly frustrated that is, not have we seen a top driver in such a poor car in many a year.
     
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    At 45 poles each Hamilton is now equal with Vettel for the most poles from an active driver.

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    Makes that McLaren look like a beast!
     
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  11. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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  12. DHCanary

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    200 hours on free to view is nothing, they could probably fill that just with shooting events if they wanted.
     
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  13. BrightLampShade

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    I was wondering why sport after sport is systematically destroying it's long term sustainability but then I considered the age of those in charge.
     
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  14. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    for the same reason we're systematically destroying the planets chances of long-term sustainability. there's a fast buck to be made.
     
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  17. allsaintchris.

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    WEC not quicker than F1 (surprise, surprise), but despite Benson's protestation about these 'erroneous' claims, I am intrigued that the gap is not as big as you think it would be considering the relative differences between the cars ......

    Whilst he focuses on Rosberg's time, in theory the fastest WEC car could qualify within 107% of Rosberg's time and start an F1 race!

     
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    Not F1 related, but did any of you see the end of the coca cola 400? Fark... that was **** scary. Hope no severe injuries to the spectators.
     
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  19. EternalMSC

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    Off topic but I finished Uni with a 1st, and have no idea what to do. Anybody got any ideas? I feel so lost.
     
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  20. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Have a pint you deserve it. Congrats!
     
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