Official Formula One – 2013 Season

[Hatter]

Originally Posted by Trace17

They've come close, yes, but you can't tell me all the evidence I have brought forth is pure coincidence. Admittedly, I have bias against oval racing (it's flat our boring. The only Indy races I watched this year were Toronto, Baltimore and Long Beach or Sebring, can't remember. Was in the beginning of the year though). But the fact remains that ovals need to go, speeds need to decrease, or car design needs an overhaul (I don't think what they have proposed now for next year is enough, but we'll see).

In actual F1 news, reports circulating that Hulkenburg has signed a 1-yr deal for Force India. If true, let the speculation begin on who's out.... I say Sutil is out and DiResta stays, or Di Resta has already made an agreement with another team and they are replacing him. More likely the former I think.

It's not coincidence. Racing will always be dangerous. F1 has just been luckier than Indy in my opinion. Even this year a piece of wing came very close to hitting Button at high speed.

What's the verdict on Sutil then. Is he a fast skilled driver with Alesi like luck or perhaps he's not as good as they keep saying he is?

[Trace17]

Originally Posted by Hatter

It's not coincidence. Racing will always be dangerous. F1 has just been luckier than Indy in my opinion. Even this year a piece of wing came very close to hitting Button at high speed.

What's the verdict on Sutil then. Is he a fast skilled driver with Alesi like luck or perhaps he's not as good as they keep saying he is?

I remember that, but the argument with the wing piece would be closed cockpits, which I think we already brushed over in this thread lol

I'm not sure about Sutil. I think he has talent or ability, but maybe they think Hulkenberg has more. I wonder if the "nightclub incident" earlier left a smear on his record as well. It isn't official yet, but apparently it was inked Tuesday. Maybe one of the lower teams will trade up to Sutil if this is the case. Could be a good driver for Lotus with Heiki.

[Mavrick]

JB tweeted a great old pic.

Another great pic. A young Dan Wheldon (with Jenson) sits on my wheel at the 1990 British cadet champs.

[Trace17]

Rumors from several different sites (espn, autosport, etc.) saying F1 is coming to New Jersey in 2013 and announcement could be made as early as Tuesday. Would be the first time there are 2 US races since 84 I believe. I won't be making the trip out to that one. With two races in the US though, hopefully awareness and fans will increase. A US driver would help too.

Edit: This would also mean, likely, that some other race has to go. So which is it going to be? Personally I'd throw Catalunya out, but that's because I just don't like the track. The decision will likely be to Bernie "who gives me the least money". Might be Korea.

[Mavrick]

That would be pretty cool. It was a shame Team USA pulled out the other year. I gues they didnt want to spend the kind of money thats needed to compeet in F1. Maybe with 2 races in the states it will reignite the teams intrest and they can get more sponsors for their car.

[PrivatePixel]

Originally Posted by Trace17

Rumors from several different sites (espn, autosport, etc.) saying F1 is coming to New Jersey in 2013 and announcement could be made as early as Tuesday. Would be the first time there are 2 US races since 84 I believe. I won't be making the trip out to that one. With two races in the US though, hopefully awareness and fans will increase. A US driver would help too.

Edit: This would also mean, likely, that some other race has to go. So which is it going to be? Personally I'd throw Catalunya out, but that's because I just don't like the track. The decision will likely be to Bernie "who gives me the least money". Might be Korea.

I wonder who has the deep pockets needed to back this initiative. I'm in favour of a second race within the US, plus the drive to New Jersey is substantially closer for me than Texas, but even if Bernie green lights this (supposed) proposal, the backers will need a few years to pool their resources, not to mention that they'll need a suitable venue. The most important aspect in all of this is whether or not a race in New Jersey is sustainable for at least 5-10 years, i.e. will it be more viable than one of the existing venues already in place in Europe or Asia.

[Mavrick]

No wonder Hamiltons been so depressed he's split with his girlfriend/fiance after 4 years. That's gunna affect anyone in my opinion. I look forward to next season, hopefully he's feeling better by then and can concentrate on his racing.

[Trace17]

Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

I wonder who has the deep pockets needed to back this initiative. I'm in favour of a second race within the US, plus the drive to New Jersey is substantially closer for me than Texas, but even if Bernie green lights this (supposed) proposal, the backers will need a few years to pool their resources, not to mention that they'll need a suitable venue. The most important aspect in all of this is whether or not a race in New Jersey is sustainable for at least 5-10 years, i.e. will it be more viable than one of the existing venues already in place in Europe or Asia.

Street race. They already have a venue.

Last year, the Mayors of Weehawken and West New York revealed that they were in the preliminary stages of talks with a group of investors, led by former YES TV Network executive Leo Hindery Jr, to hold a grand prix in the area from as early as 2013.

It is not confirmed where the track will be, but it is likely to run along the banks of the Hudson River - using the waterfront and the iconic Manhattan skyline as a backdrop.

There were also talks this week of Korea pulling out because they lost money on the race. I think I read that the money lost almost matched the race fee they paid Bernie, and that if he won't re-negotiate with them, they don't want in next year.

[Trace17]

Originally Posted by Trace17

For the first time since Brazil '10....no RBR on pole!! Hamilton takes pole for Korea But for a relatively great accomplishment for the team (and Lewis with his recent streak), he didn't crack a single smile the entire time. Either he's very focused....or his girlfriend dumped him.

Looks like we could have a great race on our hands tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Mavrick

No wonder Hamiltons been so depressed he's split with his girlfriend/fiance after 4 years. That's gunna affect anyone in my opinion. I look forward to next season, hopefully he's feeling better by then and can concentrate on his racing.

Whoa. I'm like...psychic.

[Mavrick]

Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger have split up.

The 26-year-old F1 racing driver - who is seven years younger than his girlfriend - decided to call time on their relationship because their conflicting work schedules meant they were seeing less and less of each other.

The sportsman and Miss Scherzinger - who rose to fame as part of The *****cat Dolls pop group - had been dating for four years.

A friend said: 'Yes, they've split. It's a real shame because Nicole really tried to make it work.

'They are still very good friends and it was an amicable split, but they just decided it was impossible to keep the relationship going with such conflicting work schedules.'

The Hawaiian-born singer is part of the judging panel on X Factor USA, alongside Simon Cowell.

As a result, she is based in Los Angeles, California.

Hamilton, meanwhile, travels all over the world as one of the leading drivers in F1 and has a home in Switzerland.

Yesterday, he was at an event for his driving team McLaren.

A source told how he was in 'good spirits' at the event.

The couple met at the European Music Awards in Munich in November 2007, before going public at the Monaco Grand Prix six months later.

Miss Scherzinger, 33, was by his side as he was crowned world champion in Brazil in November 2008.

But they spent increasing amounts of time apart due to their busy careers.

In July there was unconfirmed speculation the couple had become engaged.

The couple split in January 2010 when they had been together for 20 months.

Following the break up, Hamilton told the Daily Mail: 'I just want to move forward in a positive manner. The focus is on this season and doing the best I possibly can and getting the results on the track. I’m just keeping my mind on that.

'It never was a distraction but I am not going to take my mind off what I’ve got to do by thinking about it.'

Speaking of their relationship recently, Hamilton said: 'We go to the gym together quite often and she goes running with me. She does her own programme and I do mine and it’s pretty cool.'

A spokesman for Hamilton declined to comment.

A spokesman for Miss Scherzinger was unavailable for comment.

It's a real shame, but I completely understand now why he has seemed so off lately. And when your job that you love pulls you away from the person you love, that can cause a huge dilema. Good on Hamilton for sticking with his sport.

He was only on The Jonathan Ross show the other week saying how happy he was in the relationship too.

Lewis Hamilton - Interview (The Jonathan Ross Show - 3rd September 2011) - YouTube

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Trace17

Whoa. I'm like...psychic.

What are the Lotto numbers for next week please

[Trace17]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

What are the Lotto numbers for next week please

Pfft screw you man, I want a new house

I didn't know she was 7 years older than him. I'm sure Jenson's honey being at every race wasn't rubbing it in at all either

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Trace17

Pfft screw you man, I want a new house

I didn't know she was 7 years older than him. I'm sure Jenson's honey being at every race wasn't rubbing it in at all either

I cant belive that JB's girl is Japanese!

[Trace17]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

I cant belive that JB's girl is Japanese!

She's been with him for like 2 or 3 years, hasn't she?

Oh, here's some more. Even Glock has some sweet honey.

http://www.topcar.co.za/news/news-ar...rlfriendswives

[Mavrick]

Heres the proposed route for the New York GP




Off topic, but did anyone see the Moto GP crash, Marco Simoncelli helmet looked like it split in two, either way it came off his head. Two deaths in motor sport in such a short time. Is it me or do these things happen in twos!

[Trace17]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Heres the proposed route for the New York GP




Off topic, but did anyone see the Moto GP crash, Marco Simoncelli helmet looked like it split in two, either way it came off his head. Two deaths in motor sport in such a short time. Is it me or do these things happen in twos!

1) Your pic doesn't work, so here's a link to a Google Earth pic.

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Looks kinda like Melbourne, actually. Think about it running North, starting west of Donnely park. Very close to the Melbourne layout. But if this was the layout, I think the pit straight might be across from PF Changs

2) I didn't see the accident but heard about it earlier. Shame these two deaths came so close, and I hear Marco was a fantastic personality to watch on and off the track. From your description, I don't want to see it though. I'm not really sensitive, but that sounds like a bit much.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Trace17

1) Your pic doesn't work, so here's a link to a Google Earth pic.

[Show spoiler]

Looks kinda like Melbourne, actually. Think about it running North, starting west of Donnely park. Very close to the Melbourne layout. But if this was the layout, I think the pit straight might be across from PF Changs

2) I didn't see the accident but heard about it earlier. Shame these two deaths came so close, and I hear Marco was a fantastic personality to watch on and off the track. From your description, I don't want to see it though. I'm not really sensitive, but that sounds like a bit much.

Ah, stupid twitpic always fcuks up pics. Yours is better anyway

It was an odd crash, he was far left with 2 other bikes to his right. He turned in quite sharp to his right, and had his knee down on the ground as they do, but he went a little too far over and ended up with his spine directly infront of the dude to his rights front wheel at god knows how many milse per hour.

the next thing you know he's sliding across the tarmac no helmet bbare face on the ground.

[Trace17]

From twitter:

Have arrived at the circuit. Hmmm. Unfinished is one word to use I think. Rushed would be another. It's a little all over the place in the Paddock. Oh dear. The local people here are very proud of their new #F1 Facility. And rightly so. It's certainly impressive - but it's not quite 'there'. Someone just said to me -'how can something so new look and feel like it's already 20 years old?' Sadly, they do have a point.

This it the one race where I will absolutely not be watching live. Nothing against the track though, it's really fun in F1 2011, I love the track. But no way I can watch this race from 4-6 am. I can do late at 12 or 1am. I can do early at 6 or 7 am. But this is just obscene. I'll watch P1 and be done with it until the replay Sunday afternoon. Unless it's boring.

[Trace17]

Speed channel is airing a live press conference in Jersey, officially announcing a second USGP, I guess starting in June 2013. Looks like it will be called Grand Prix of America. 150 feet of elevation change. From what I saw, the layout is the same as what I posted, and I think the paddock will be across from the ferry port (down the street from PF Changs)

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Trace17

Speed channel is airing a live press conference in Jersey, officially announcing a second USGP, I guess starting in June 2013. Looks like it will be called Grand Prix of America. 150 feet of elevation change. From what I saw, the layout is the same as what I posted, and I think the paddock will be across from the ferry port (down the street from PF Changs)

I must admit, I'm really looking forward to the inaugural race. I really want a London GP.