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Title: F1 Spolier
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 08 June 2008, 18:34:22
Both Hamiltons have now had crash this week.

Lewis mangaed his in the PIT lane.
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 18:35:35
Be aware some members may record it ;)
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Post by: kris9128 on 08 June 2008, 18:35:49
you mite want to edit the title to F1 SPOILER. trust me.
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 18:37:36
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you mite want to edit the title to F1 SPOILER. trust me.
Keep up ;)
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Post by: kris9128 on 08 June 2008, 18:40:17
running a bit slow today. appologies.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 19:07:23
Am I the only one who finds GP boring?
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Post by: kris9128 on 08 June 2008, 19:16:30
it is now hamilton is out. lol,
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Post by: Weds on 08 June 2008, 19:20:58
I'm having to read the text updates through BBC website, as I'm sitting 500 miles into France without a TV, ITVs website wont allow me to see any of the videos as I'm not in the UK..

And I forgot to record it..
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 19:21:45
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it is now hamilton is out. lol,
Was before. Sorry, I fail to see what excitement he offers  :-/
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 19:23:22
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I'm having to read the text updates through BBC website, as I'm sitting 500 miles into France without a TV, ITVs website wont allow me to see any of the videos as I'm not in the UK..

And I forgot to record it..
Brief rundown. Hamilton is a idiot, not for first time, wiped out his main competitor at same time. BMWs have it sorted. DC should do 3rd.
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Post by: kris9128 on 08 June 2008, 19:25:24
yes it is boring mate. only watch it in bits while channel hopping. not even watching now hamilton is out.
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 08 June 2008, 19:26:39
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Am I the only one who finds GP boring?


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Brief rundown. Hamilton is a idiot, not for first time, wiped out his main competitor at same time. BMWs have it sorted. DC should do 3rd.

So why watch it then??
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 19:27:57
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yes it is boring mate. only watch it in bits while channel hopping. not even watching now hamilton is out.
Got to be honest, I stopped watching when Murray Walker stopped doing it.  He himself added an air of excitement. Walker/Brundle made a good team, Brundle has obviously had a warning, as he's lost some of his cynical/dry humour.
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 19:29:17
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Brief rundown. Hamilton is a idiot, not for first time, wiped out his main competitor at same time. BMWs have it sorted. DC should do 3rd.

So why watch it then??
Its on whilst I'm doing some programming.  For some reason I need TV on to do that  :-/
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 08 June 2008, 19:31:01
Got to agree regards Murray.  Entertainment value in his own right.  Certainly hasnt been the same since he retired.

Loved his stuff up's.   ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Minispud on 08 June 2008, 20:36:10
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Am I the only one who finds GP boring?

 Yes  ;D ;D I'm a die hard nut for F1, been watching it every year since 1974, age 10 and loved every year of it, it will be nice to see Lewis take the title this year, he is a excellent driver, unlike the other pasted British world champs (Hill - Mansell) both jokes
Title: Re: F1 Spolier
Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 21:02:54
My view, ban wings/spoilers so they is at least some overtaking.
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Post by: Vamps on 08 June 2008, 21:12:52
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My view, ban wings/spoilers so they is at least some overtaking.

I think that is partly whey they have removed the LSD, to allow for some input from the drivers. :exclamation
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 21:16:27
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My view, ban wings/spoilers so they is at least some overtaking.

I think that is partly whey they have removed the LSD, to allow for some input from the drivers. :exclamation
Not enough, still no overtaking.
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 08 June 2008, 22:47:17
I thought the Sauber BMW team did well, and a better end to the race for Kubica than last year
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Post by: Minispud on 08 June 2008, 23:00:08
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My view, ban wings/spoilers so they is at least some overtaking.

I think that is partly whey they have removed the LSD, to allow for some input from the drivers. :exclamation
Not enough, still no overtaking.

 Are you watching the same F1 racing as the rest of us !!! there is overtaking even at circuits like MONACO
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2008, 23:04:45
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My view, ban wings/spoilers so they is at least some overtaking.

I think that is partly whey they have removed the LSD, to allow for some input from the drivers. :exclamation
Not enough, still no overtaking.

 Are you watching the same F1 racing as the rest of us !!! there is overtaking even at circuits like MONACO
Yeah, about 2 overtaking (outside of pits) per race. Hardly exciting.  Thats why every other form of motorsport is more interesting
Title: Re: F1 Spolier
Post by: robbo299 on 08 June 2008, 23:15:02
Got to agree with TB here. It has become a bit of a procession for a few years. Only a little more interesting when it rains. Touring cars seem better matched with weight penalties and are better to watch. ;)
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Post by: Jay w on 09 June 2008, 07:30:41
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Am I the only one who finds GP boring?

nope, i don't bother anymore......

After years of 'lets all follow the red car' racing i switched over to BTTC, far more viewing quality and the drivers are allowed to have a personality out on the track  :y
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Post by: albitz on 09 June 2008, 10:21:11
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My view, ban wings/spoilers so they is at least some overtaking.
also ban refuelling,then they would have to overtake on the track rather than in the pits..........mansell was an idiot outside the car ,but in the car he was one of the gutsiest drivers ever to sit in an F1 car.his battles with piquet/senna(the master)were better than anything todays tedious processions could offer.
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Post by: kris9128 on 09 June 2008, 10:59:25
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My view, ban wings/spoilers so they is at least some overtaking.

I think that is partly whey they have removed the LSD, to allow for some input from the drivers. :exclamation

think they should bring LSD back. each driver should have some before the start of the race. now that would make thing interesting.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 June 2008, 11:30:54
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Am I the only one who finds GP boring?

nope, i don't bother anymore......

After years of 'lets all follow the red car' racing i switched over to BTTC, far more viewing quality and the drivers are allowed to have a personality out on the track  :y

Me neither. The local grass track is much more entertaining as far as motorsport goes. 6 quid for a day watching beaten up old Novas battling it out is far better value than all the millions that gets sunk into F1.

ITV and their adverts and Murray retiring were the last straw. At least he added a little interest to the proceedings because, let's face it, aside from the start / finish and the odd accident / overtake it's like watching a load of scalextric cars go round on rails.

In almost all other forms of motorsport you can appreciate the skill of the drivers in the normal course of their driving as you watch them slide around, overtake, outbrake other drivers, etc. That has simply been banished from F1 making it a procession of advertising hawdings, IMHO.

Kevin
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2008, 14:08:22
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Am I the only one who finds GP boring?

nope, i don't bother anymore......

After years of 'lets all follow the red car' racing i switched over to BTTC, far more viewing quality and the drivers are allowed to have a personality out on the track  :y

Me neither. The local grass track is much more entertaining as far as motorsport goes. 6 quid for a day watching beaten up old Novas battling it out is far better value than all the millions that gets sunk into F1.

ITV and their adverts and Murray retiring were the last straw. At least he added a little interest to the proceedings because, let's face it, aside from the start / finish and the odd accident / overtake it's like watching a load of scalextric cars go round on rails.

In almost all other forms of motorsport you can appreciate the skill of the drivers in the normal course of their driving as you watch them slide around, overtake, outbrake other drivers, etc. That has simply been banished from F1 making it a procession of advertising hawdings, IMHO.

Kevin
Yup, agree exactly.

No outbraking manuovers etc as the aerodynamics make it virtually impossible.  Constantly reducing engine power isn't helping - let them have 1000bhp, but chop the rather wings off!
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Post by: FRE07962128 on 09 June 2008, 19:35:08
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Am I the only one who finds GP boring?

nope, i don't bother anymore......

After years of 'lets all follow the red car' racing i switched over to BTTC, far more viewing quality and the drivers are allowed to have a personality out on the track  :y

Me neither. The local grass track is much more entertaining as far as motorsport goes. 6 quid for a day watching beaten up old Novas battling it out is far better value than all the millions that gets sunk into F1.

ITV and their adverts and Murray retiring were the last straw. At least he added a little interest to the proceedings because, let's face it, aside from the start / finish and the odd accident / overtake it's like watching a load of scalextric cars go round on rails.

In almost all other forms of motorsport you can appreciate the skill of the drivers in the normal course of their driving as you watch them slide around, overtake, outbrake other drivers, etc. That has simply been banished from F1 making it a procession of advertising hawdings, IMHO.

Kevin
Yup, agree exactly.

No outbraking manuovers etc as the aerodynamics make it virtually impossible.  Constantly reducing engine power isn't helping - let them have 1000bhp, but chop the rather wings off!

And in the good old days there was always a few deaths every so often to really liven it up! ;D ;D ;D ;D   No seriously, The 1968 film 'Grand Prix' highlighted the then significant dangers in the sport, and the crowds lust for blood!  All this has gone, and it is just boys playing with their toys that all look the same and basically do the same....mind you I would simply love to drive an F1 car! :y
Title: Re: F1 Spolier
Post by: Richie London on 09 June 2008, 19:43:53
it was on in the pub yesterday, not one person was watching it, i did hear a remark of turn this crap off. used to love it as a kid, its boring as hell now.
Title: Re: F1 Spolier
Post by: Bandit127 on 09 June 2008, 20:08:50
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Am I the only one who finds GP boring?
No - me too. Moto GP is much better IMO. And Rossi is a legend in the making. Depends how well he does, but we could well be talking about him in 20 years.

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Post by: kris9128 on 09 June 2008, 20:18:28
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Am I the only one who finds GP boring?
No - me too. Moto GP is much better IMO. And Rossi is a legend in the making. Depends how well he does, but we could well be talking about him in 20 years.


he just very very good at not falling off.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: F1 Spolier
Post by: Martin_1962 on 09 June 2008, 20:36:40
Since Schumaker has retired and a large number of young drivers have appeared the excitement of F1 AFAIC has returned
Title: Re: F1 Spolier
Post by: theowletman on 09 June 2008, 20:42:48
Neither of the Hamiltons will be renewing their car insurance with e-sure or privilege then? Min 4 years no-claims needed.