Andrew P Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Guy Martin, Good for F1. http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/20782173/williams-guy-martin-experiment-perfect-advert-formula-one 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Sorry chaps, but my tv is switched on for F1 and nothing else bar major events like elections. I am just not a tv person. And yes, I do have mainstream UK channels. Not even Horse of the Year?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2017 Not even Horse of the Year?? Crikey no! If this is still televised, even Deb had lost interest years ago. A far cry from the days when she attended with her Olympus OM-1 and winder, with zoom lens! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal.n Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 http://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/20774375/mercedes-boss-totowolff-not-ready-back-lewis-hamilton-valtteri-bottas I think this is a good move by Toto, just one DNF for Lewis and they could need Valtteri to defend the title from Vettel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Guy Martin, Good for F1. http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/20782173/williams-guy-martin-experiment-perfect-advert-formula-one Someone has to be... The days of rushing home from wherever for F1 are long gone for me sadly, I struggled to maintain a once keen interest but haven't watched a "race" for a couple of years now. Same goes for touring cars unfortunately, back in 1994 I couldn't get enough of it with the bonkers Volvo 850 estates and all conquering Alfa Romeo 155's...these days driving to work on the M27 is more interesting car wise. I guess I'm getting old and grumpy...have to say I'm thoroughly enjoying it though 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) I always thought it was Jack Brabham, but I'm more than willing to be proven wrong. On the subject of Aussie racing drivers making short and to-the-point remarks, I well remember a driver being interviewed after he'd crashed out at Bathurst in fairly spectacular (but thankfully injury-free) fashion. As they watched a replay of the accident, the interviewer asked: "Did you have any particular problems with the car at this stage?" to which the answer came: "Yes, it was out of control." I recall the look of Horror on the faces of Ford Executives, when Dick Johnson commented on the all new Ford Falcon in 1982. Declaring on national TV " That this car is such a Terrible Dog, it needs to be tied to a fence and shot !" or another beauty " I've got about as much grip as a dog on lino" Edited September 23, 2017 by The Blue Streak 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdlcs Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Having caught up with the Singapore race... Oh well, I suspect that is the 2017 championship decided now. I sort of called it after the Italian race, but following Singapore am even more convinced that this year it will be Hamilton then Vettel in the championship standings. I suspect Vettel would only have a chance now if Hamilton failed to score points at one, or more, of the remaining events. I think that, for me at least, the fact that Hamilton wasn't leading the championship helped to keep things interesting. Now that he is leading, and by more than a race win, with half a dozen events left I can't see Vettel coming back from that unless something out of the ordinary occurs. Happy to be proved wrong of course. On another subject, something I noticed in the Frank Gardner clip - no gloves... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejstubbs Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) There was an Aussie who used to commentate on the British Touring Cars back in the days when the BBC used to show it - can't remember his name unfortunately. I remember him describing a driver defending against a faster, and very determined driver glued to his rear bumper (probably Frank Sytner) by saying: "Right now now he's as busy as a one-armed paper hanger". I think he used to do the British and World Superbikes as well. Ah, those were the days...the reaction from the crowd in the main grandstand as Suzi Perry did the grid walk at Brands Hatch. She wasn't just there to look pretty, either, she knew her stuff. Ooh, look what I found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45KqfrSHL40&feature=youtu.be&t=75 Edited September 23, 2017 by ejstubbs 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Having caught up with the Singapore race... Oh well, I suspect that is the 2017 championship decided now. I sort of called it after the Italian race, but following Singapore am even more convinced that this year it will be Hamilton then Vettel in the championship standings. I suspect Vettel would only have a chance now if Hamilton failed to score points at one, or more, of the remaining events. I think that, for me at least, the fact that Hamilton wasn't leading the championship helped to keep things interesting. Now that he is leading, and by more than a race win, with half a dozen events left I can't see Vettel coming back from that unless something out of the ordinary occurs. Happy to be proved wrong of course. On another subject, something I noticed in the Frank Gardner clip - no gloves... Now Bottas has settled we may see something more from him, both the protect Hamilton's lead & to catch Vettel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdlcs Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 On Suzi Perry, I can remember her presenting the WRC programmes on C4. One occasion the winning drivers sprayed her with champagne from behind as she was doing a piece to camera. She said one of the 'forbidden' words live on air and from memory didn't present the WRC coverage for much longer afterwards. A shame really - if that was the cause, it was hardly her fault. But that is deviating somewhat from Formula 1... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted September 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2017 Now Bottas has settled we may see something more from him, both the protect Hamilton's lead & to catch Vettel. He does seem to be consistently quite a bit off Hamilton's pace though. One of the commentators last week suggested there's something about the Merc's rear suspension set-up that he's not comfortable with, and Hamilton copes with it better. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted September 23, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) On another subject, something I noticed in the Frank Gardner clip - no gloves... I also spotted the nice white socks and loafers. Reminded me of the clip of Senna driving the NSX around Suzaka. Edited September 23, 2017 by 57xx 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal.n Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Williams confirm Stroll will be joined by either Massa, Di Resta or Kubica https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-shortlist-for-vacant-2018-seat-down-to-three-956676/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2017 Williams confirm Stroll will be joined by either Massa, Di Resta or Kubica https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-shortlist-for-vacant-2018-seat-down-to-three-956676/ Stroll has shaped up well in recent races, but the buckets of lovely money his daddy brings may just be helping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Stroll has shaped up well in recent races, but the buckets of lovely money his daddy brings may just be helping. I agree, one lucky Race and one lucky Qualifying doesn't bring massive points to a Team. At the moment I rate him as 3rd rate, you have the leading 4, then the likes of Kimi / Hulk / Sainz then the third tier who are only there because there Cars are quicker than Sauber, and McLaren etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Stroll isnt really racing ,just staying on track .A certain skill but one that rarely leads anywhere . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) I would hope, (being a Patriotic Englishman) that De Resta gets the job over Kubica, as nice a story as that might be, I do think he has missed his prime, and also Paul acquitted himself well when he jumped in at an hours notice for PM. Edited September 25, 2017 by Andrew P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Radford Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 ejstubbs - you are thinking of Charlie Cox. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Cox_(racing_driver) His MotoGP commentary is much missed! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I personally hope that Kubica makes a comeback with Williams, and I do predict that Stroll will suprise you all. Yes, his sponsorship carries with it a certain advantage, but people do forget that he has won many championships through his sheer talent as well as the big bucks. Don't count him out yet Btw, Aston martin has announced that they will be the Red Bull title sponsor for next year https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/132012/aston-martin-becomes-red-bull-title-sponsor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I would hope, (being a Patriotic Englishman) the De Riesta gets the job over Kubica, as nice a story as that might be, I do think he has missed his prime, and also Paul acquitted himself well when he jumped in at an hours notice for PM.Even though Di Resta is not himself an Englishman of any sort? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Even though Di Resta is not himself an Englishman of any sort? Yes your right, I should have said British, hahah, still I can almost understand him without a translator. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 ... I do predict that Stroll will surprise you all... Of course, the headline 'Stroll to the Title' has a narrative inevitability. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Strolls F3 championship came when opposition was very limited owing to rule changes .You can win all the championships until real opposition rears its ugly head but it just depends who is running against you with what team and what car .I know at least one F1 driver personally that won the lot but didnt make any impact on F1 as he just wasnt quick enough .He is good at GT racing though which was his actual limit all along . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Here's another C R A Z Y example of the S T U P I D penalty points system, Fernado could have possibly have had to in cure a penalty had Honda NOT been able to salvage the Engine, It was Vettels accident, who then hit Max, who then hit FA. it would have been CRIMINAL to penalise him again for that. http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/20813675/honda-salvaged-fernando-alonso-singapore-engine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal.n Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 In the coming races, remember Lewis and Occon are the only two drivers to finish every race this season, so he's due some bad luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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