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Spare Parts (F1 odds and ends)

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

  1. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    150 Mil . How many years I wonder ?

    Personally I think Max will have walked away before 2028 anyway .
     
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  2. Mark Blow

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    A bit of Indycar nostalgia with Nigel Mansell

     
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    What a season that was! :)
     
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    Was rumored that they offered him 150m a season. That's a lot of money
     
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    I rewatches this race a couple of years ago. It still brings back so many good memories.

    Mansell was an absolute beast! He might not rank up there with the absolute legends of F1, but God he could drive just about any car, and it was never a dull watch. He just attracted and embraced drama.

    I need another Nige in my life
     
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    A season <yikes> .
     
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    Just read that Liberty Media/Global have now purchased 65% of FormulaE, so they now have the controlling stake! I guess they are coving their backsides for a possibility of F1 going fully electric sometime in the future as I believe FormulaE have the exclusive rights on open wheel electric racing!
     
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    I think that’s a mis-translation from the original story. Allegedly RedBull have drawn the FIA’s attention to how the Merc front wing flexes on track - this has been a thing you can see in the onboard shots since early 2022. Whilst Merc weren’t a threat it seems no-one really cared, now RedBull are stirring the pot.
     
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  11. SgtBhaji

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    There's a good level irony in that.
     
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    "Special memories, pretty scary memories" | Nigel Mansell reflects on taking part in the Indy 500

    This was another bit of video of Nigel that I saw on you-tube
     
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    He did a number on his back there. Amazed he could even drive it. Will watch that one later. :)
     
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