Formula 1, 2017 thread

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by art b, Jan 6, 2017.

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  1. Lazy Andy

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    Chevy wotsit was a bit careful in the BBC interview. He didn't say make them more affordable rather work with the venues to make the whole event better for everyone concerned... that sounded a bit Bernie to me!
     
  2. They are also unhappy with the poor distribution of the money - with most going to rich teams - so hopefully they will give the small teams enough to make them a lot more competitive
     
  3. vinnyboy

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    For years now I've just watched the start and the last few laps . And that's just if I remember it's on. The best racing for me is the silverstone classic touring cars. Big old ford falcons against mini coopers etc. Very close and lots of overtaking.
     
  4. Razzyh

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    I think he wants to turn it into more of a weekend outing, concerts fair grounds etc. Which to be fair I think a few tracks do that already
     
  5. Lazy Andy

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    Yeah, silverstone is like that but could do better! They don't actively advertise the bands or other entertainment in the camping field which is a shame.

    My brother and i were a bit worried we'd have to stump up to watch the main act... which may have been someone odd like Wet Wet Wet or Jason Donovan!

    The ticket price is high for a weekend IMO... :)
     
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  6. Razzyh

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    I see after a safely car the race restart will be a standing start.
     
  7. Chevy Wotsit is my brother donchano.
     
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  9. Terrordales

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    Thank goodness.
    As someone who has raced I'm never keen on watching crashes as I've known people who have been killed or severely injured in race accidents.
     
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  12. Terrordales

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  13. Jost Capito has gone as well - it looks like anyone with a link to Ron is being purged - not the way to run a business or a team - who's next?
     
  14. Terrordales

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    I'll bet Alonso is looking very closely at his contract, maye WEC with Porsche looks more enticing.
     
  15. Having worked in a company that underwent a 'purge' when it was taken over it was every man and woman for themselves.
    You can try to retain key staff with 'golden handcuffs' but that just means that they turn up at work not that they actually contribute anything useful.

    Given the morale, teamwork etc. etc. needed for F1 I don't think that this will have a happy ending.
     
  16. Razzyh

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    I'm a little surprised Bernie or more like Ron didn't buy manor.
     
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  17. Maybe Ron is playing the long game - OK he's 70 but looking at how Bernies done he's got a good few years left in him yet.

    Given his self belief he may think that he can buy McClaren back for a song in a few years, especially as Ojjeh's health is not supposed to be good.
     
  18. Terrordales

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    There were rumours that Ron was going to but they came t nothing.
    It's a shame really as they were a good little team, Manor reminded me of the Minardi team.
     
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  19. Terrordales

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    A little teaser from Williams of this years car. They're the first to break cover officially.

     
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