Formula One

2007-09-20 08:27:34 · 17 answers · asked by twapped2000 2

Everyone is talking about McLaren and Ferrari since they are the two best teams, and the whole situation at the moment, but am I the only one that has been really impressed with BMW and their drivers this year. "Second" or third in the constructors points is not the best but at least it seems like they improved every race this year, more than you can say for Honda and Renault.

2007-09-20 06:02:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will honda ever get there car sorted? Already the are looking to next years car, it isn't as though Honda are short of cash!!!
Feel sorry for Rubbens & Jenson been faithful & patient to the team.
Last years Honda looked better!!
Will Button get back on the podium with Honda??

2007-09-20 01:11:15 · 13 answers · asked by puggz7 2

Ferrari has the technical(i.e the turns)side of the track,but Mclaren have the advantage on the full speed(i.e the long straight)side.Its tied,but I think Ferrari will win!

2007-09-20 00:55:54 · 17 answers · asked by Einsteinman 2

Do you think Lewis has been favoured more than Alonso because he is in a British based team?

2007-09-20 00:48:05 · 17 answers · asked by puggz7 2

f1 fans

2007-09-19 23:57:14 · 9 answers · asked by Au g 1

Who would Alonso join (Williams with Rosberg?) & who would partner Hamilton at Mclaren... Food for thought eh????

2007-09-19 07:53:00 · 20 answers · asked by puggz7 2

2007-09-19 04:07:18 · 11 answers · asked by Schumi 5

lets just assume it.They replaced the fine with the order to fire either Alonso or Lewis and you're given the power to choose,who would your choice be?
btw,this question was,in no way,intented to offend you McLaren fans.I'm sorry if it does.

2007-09-19 00:23:43 · 6 answers · asked by Schumi 5

Q: Best part of being a team principal?
Flavio Briatore: There is no good part in being a team principal.

Q: The most annoying?
FB: It is nothing annoying - and it is nothing good. It’s just difficult.

Q: Running a Formula One team is like…
FB: …like any other business. You must be focused and fast thinking to be successful.

Q: What would you be if you weren’t a team principal?
FB: Not in Formula One - I would do something completely different.

Q: The first thing I do after a race is…
FB: …try to disappear.

Q: Winning a race means…
FB:…that you’ve done a good job.

Q: What is your favourite place to relax?
FB: My boat.

Q: Funniest thing you've read about yourself in the press?
FB: There is something every day. I’m not interested in all that.

Q: The most difficult decision you have had to make as a team principal?
FB: It is always regarding people - to manage the 800 individuals that make the ING Renault team perform in the best possible way.

Q: Best time during a race weekend?
FB: Thursday. Before you run the car, you are full of hopes.

Q: Formula One racing and politics is like…
FB: Formula One is not politics - it’s the opposite. Formula One is about delivering, politics is about talking.

Q: Your best moment as a team principal?
FB: Winning the world championships! All of them!

Q: Something you always wanted to do but never had the time?
FB: Three months’ holiday.

Q: How was your first race as a team principal?
FB: It was in Monza and I was very nervous.

Q: Who would you like to be for one day? And why?
FB: God - for obvious reasons.

Q: Does money change everything?
FB: A lot, not everything. Money gives you a freedom.

2007-09-18 23:48:58 · 8 answers · asked by Schumi 5

alonso or schumi?
here are some points I'd like to consider:
SCHUMACHER:
1. Bumped Damon Hill in last deciding race, while he was TRAILING in points, meaning why would he end his race and damon's when he knew he was still going to lose?
2. Same issue with villeneuve, I really dont know why he got disqualified after the incident. He was also trailing in points at that time.
3. Dirty driver, almost bumps cars when he overtakes.

ALONSO:
1. Criticized by Coulthard(as a mclaren driver) when he stepped on the breaks earlier, causing coulthard to crash.
2. "Blackmailer". He enjoys standing in the podium while his team pays $100m
3. Dirty driver? Lewis says he was deliberately pushed aside during the start of the Belgian Grand Prix.

2007-09-18 09:35:46 · 15 answers · asked by blitz 3

the way i see it mclaren will have problems if they pit the same time as ferrari because by the time ferrari have had their pit stop and are on their way out of the pits mclaren will only just be starting with their pit stop.
i know some circuits have a much longer pit lane than others so back to question will this pit problem hamper mclaren next year?

2007-09-18 08:25:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

F1 brings money, new technology, fashion, scandals, accidents, lots of tourism, publicity and so on. Why hasn't it become more popular in the States. I live in Canada and there is one event that I program a year in advance and that is the F1 at Montreal. So, why isn't there more passion for F1 in America, guys and girls?

2007-09-18 04:36:13 · 20 answers · asked by dyno p 2

Does Ron Dennis just make out a cheque for $100 million to the FIA? Does the money go into the FIA general budget, or elsewhere? Could Mclaren's sponsers or Mercedes sue the team for spending their money on the fine and bringing their brands into disrepute?

2007-09-18 03:42:02 · 2 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7

he barged his team mate off the track in Belgium, most of the other times up to now he seems to have had difficulty even speaking to "Red Hot Lewis", yeah the press like to call Lewis a moaner, well he is just fighting his own corner in my opinion and what a fight in his first F1 season, he will win the drivers championship for sure ! I took a sharp in take of breath that Max did not cut the Maclaren team out all together. Alonso move over now !

2007-09-17 13:09:08 · 15 answers · asked by Latin Techie 7

I have my own views on Hamilton but I'd love to know what everybody else thinks good or bad.

2007-09-17 05:23:06 · 34 answers · asked by antonia 2

2007-09-16 22:29:38 · 15 answers · asked by coo_here 2

do ?

They didn't go into details .They said it will come out well has it came out yet ?

2007-09-15 23:04:22 · 6 answers · asked by eddie 2

talk about how to make friends & influence people! : )

2007-09-15 09:57:28 · 14 answers · asked by tolker : ) 2

This was all about Alonso throwing his toys out of the pram :

Hamilton signs up for Mclaren.

Hamilton does better than Alonso.

Alonso gets peed off.

Alonso resorts to cheating and blackmail.

2007-09-15 08:28:42 · 9 answers · asked by Linux Mint 11 7

2007-09-15 04:55:18 · 21 answers · asked by ggowboy 3

Personally I think Jenson Button should be given the chance. He's a great driver who's had some truly rubbish cars - give him a McLaren and he'll be at the front.

Who would the other choices be? Kubica? Heidfeld? Would Massa leave Ferrari? Or maybe Webber?

2007-09-15 03:28:56 · 18 answers · asked by finch 5

2007-09-15 01:06:57 · 21 answers · asked by Linux Mint 11 7

My opinion is that Ferrari, and not McLaren, are responsible for the over-politicized Stepney-gate controversy in F1. I will personally not purchase any Ferrari, Marlboro, or Formula 1 branded merchandise, and will instead support Vodaphone McLaren Mercedes brands whenever possible because of Ferrari's actions during the 2007 Formula 1 Championship.
Further, because of BMW/Sauber's comments in the opinion of how they would receive a constructor's award in this year's championship, I will similarly endeavor to support those companies as well in lieu of what I perceive as greedy, controlling actions by Ferrari/Marlboro with regard to the FIA and F1 as a motorsport.

2007-09-14 21:09:23 · 10 answers · asked by graphex 1

Or do you think he's still welcomed at McLaren?

2007-09-14 17:59:12 · 11 answers · asked by Hornet One 7

I think whoever it was in McLaren that spread Ferrari data everywhere was being paid by Ferrari to do so.
Remember, Ferrari have been taught how to cheat by Schumacher and Brawn.

2007-09-14 07:45:25 · 30 answers · asked by Bum Gravy. 5

Personnaly i like Mark Webber, and thanks for your ansaws.

2007-09-14 07:39:52 · 26 answers · asked by Wolf 3

As far as I can see the worst accusation that can be levelled at Ron Dennis and the SEM of Mclaren is incompetence, because they failed to notice and stop the email exchange between Couglan and Alonso and Pedro. But that is no reason to fine Mclaren. They did not solicit the information and neither did they knowingly use it to gain an advantage. You cannot vicariously punish a company for the criminal activity of an individual employee. Ergo, case closed against corporate Mclaren and its CEO. Alonso and Coughlan used the information and therefore they and they alone should be fined by the FIA . In my view, Mclaren should prosecute all three (de la Rosa, Alonso and Coughlan) in a UK court for bringing the name of Mclaren into disrepute. Failing that, if I was Ron Dennis I'd dock Alonso's and Pedro's salary this year by $100m. Simple as that. Ohyeh, and obviously boot Alonso's moaning a.rse into touch as soon as he crosses the finish line at Interlagos. Which I am sure Ron will do.

2007-09-14 04:06:50 · 10 answers · asked by Foxhound 3

there's no way Ferrari's victory this year will be sweet.I know I'm a Ferrari fan but this sucks.I want to see them win fair and square.But then again the drivers championship is also tainted now,isnt it?

Does that mean this whole season of F1 has gone up in smoke?
sniff sniff....

2007-09-13 21:41:01 · 10 answers · asked by Schumi 5

2007-09-13 18:52:18 · 13 answers · asked by Schumi 5