F1 2019
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Limejuice
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Oh, for fuck's sake!
This weekend's tedious nit-wit infecting Sky F1 is none other than the over-inflated, seam-splitting blimp of self-esteem, Chris Fucking Evans. The radio nob. The only comments he makes is about HOW LOUD IT IS! It's INCREDIBLE!
I once said that, given the power, I would orbit the Earth in my Intergalactic Star Destroyer and unleash total thermonuclear destruction on any city in which a single radio was tuned a channel that carried Chris Fucking Evans' drivel.
I have not changed my mind.
*Shakes fist at Sky *
Bring back Nico Who!
This weekend's tedious nit-wit infecting Sky F1 is none other than the over-inflated, seam-splitting blimp of self-esteem, Chris Fucking Evans. The radio nob. The only comments he makes is about HOW LOUD IT IS! It's INCREDIBLE!
I once said that, given the power, I would orbit the Earth in my Intergalactic Star Destroyer and unleash total thermonuclear destruction on any city in which a single radio was tuned a channel that carried Chris Fucking Evans' drivel.
I have not changed my mind.
*Shakes fist at Sky *
Bring back Nico Who!
1%er
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Monaco news and gossip
Kimi Raikkonen hits 300 GP weekends (but not races as he missed the 2001 Belgian GP, the infamous 2005 United States GP and 2017 Malaysian GP, but did take part in some way during the weekend). Kimi's attitude to this milestone is "it gives me zero pleasure"
Asked if he cares about taking Rubens Barrichello's record, Raikkonen said: "No, absolutely not. I am not here to say I have the most grand prix. It gives me zero pleasure. I have already told the team it's purely a number. I tried to force them to cancel everything but to not very good success!" Asked if he feels proud to still be in F1 18 years after his debut, Raikkonen said: "It doesn't feel that long honestly, after two years out to take part in the World Rally Championship. To be sure without that I wouldn't be here today. Somehow maybe that made it not feel as long having a bit more of a normal time in F1. I think afterwards, whenever I stop and look back, then maybe it makes a bit more sense and feels different. But for now it doesn't really feel that it's been that long. It's just racing".
Mercedes have revealed a red halo on their car ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, acting as a further tribute to Niki Lauda, who died this week. Lauda was the Silver Arrows' non-executive chairman from 2013 until his death this week. Mercedes added tributes to the W10 ahead of Thursday practice in Monaco, colouring a star on its engine cover red and including Lauda's signature with "Danke Niki" on the nose. The car emerged on Friday with a further tribute the halo safety advice coloured red, a nod to the red cap that Lauda famously wore. The halo also carries the message: "Niki we miss you".
Mattia Binotto admits Ferrari are weighing up the chances of bringing Alfa Romeo technical director Simone Resta back to Maranello in an attempt to boost their flagging 2019 season. Resta left Ferrari for Hinwil in May 2018, having previously served as Ferrari's chief designer. Resta was seen as a key figure in the Ferrari cars of 2017 and 2018 that pushed Mercedes hard in the aerodynamic stakes. With Binotto juggling team principal and technical director roles, he admits additional help could be of a benefit. Binotto said: "As a team, no doubt we are always trying to improve ourselves by looking where maybe we miss strengths. Simone has been in Ferrari in the past. He moved to be Alfa Romeo's technical director, he's having a great experience. We are evaluating him to be back at a certain stage. It's not something we've decided. We've covered his role currently in Maranello anyway, so it's not a plug-in situation. It's true that we are thinking, as we are thinking for other people that may join or may leave. As an organisation it's always very dynamic, and that's normal. A lot of us moved into new roles recently. In that respect we are quite a young team. It has got advantages no doubt, because it means fresh ideas, maybe some more creativity, it means some dynamic way of thinking and developing. But also we need to assess our organisation, get more experience in the role and make sure that as a team overall we are growing in that respect".
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says a conrod issue detected on Nico Hulkenberg's engine after Bahrain forced the manufacturer to drastically reduce the output of its unit in the following races. Hulkenberg and team mate Daniel Ricciardo retired almost simultaneously in the closing stages of the Bahrain Grand Prix. While initial information from Renault pointed to a an MGU-K issue as the cause for the double-DNF at Sakhir, Abiteboul revealed a much more serious cause for Hulkenberg's failure. Abiteboul. has said "This winter we were given the opportunity to properly focus on power gain, and competitiveness gain. What it meant was we consciously decided to focus on performance, to the detriment of reliability. It means that a number of engines that should have been used on the dyno to secure reliability were actually used to develop performance. So what it meant was a very good start in terms of engine power, but reliability that was below standard. Two reasons, one which you know which was the MGU-K, and one which you don't know, which was that Nico's failure in Bahrain was actually a conrod failure, so typically a part that you don't want to break, because it's a part at the bottom of the engine, and a fundamental part". After Bahrain, Renault's engineers at Viry-Châtillon worked tirelessly to correct the flawed conrod design. However, while a solution was in the works, the French outfit had no other choice but to turn down its engines and sacrifice performance.
Kimi Raikkonen hits 300 GP weekends (but not races as he missed the 2001 Belgian GP, the infamous 2005 United States GP and 2017 Malaysian GP, but did take part in some way during the weekend). Kimi's attitude to this milestone is "it gives me zero pleasure"
Asked if he cares about taking Rubens Barrichello's record, Raikkonen said: "No, absolutely not. I am not here to say I have the most grand prix. It gives me zero pleasure. I have already told the team it's purely a number. I tried to force them to cancel everything but to not very good success!" Asked if he feels proud to still be in F1 18 years after his debut, Raikkonen said: "It doesn't feel that long honestly, after two years out to take part in the World Rally Championship. To be sure without that I wouldn't be here today. Somehow maybe that made it not feel as long having a bit more of a normal time in F1. I think afterwards, whenever I stop and look back, then maybe it makes a bit more sense and feels different. But for now it doesn't really feel that it's been that long. It's just racing".Mercedes have revealed a red halo on their car ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, acting as a further tribute to Niki Lauda, who died this week. Lauda was the Silver Arrows' non-executive chairman from 2013 until his death this week. Mercedes added tributes to the W10 ahead of Thursday practice in Monaco, colouring a star on its engine cover red and including Lauda's signature with "Danke Niki" on the nose. The car emerged on Friday with a further tribute the halo safety advice coloured red, a nod to the red cap that Lauda famously wore. The halo also carries the message: "Niki we miss you".
Mattia Binotto admits Ferrari are weighing up the chances of bringing Alfa Romeo technical director Simone Resta back to Maranello in an attempt to boost their flagging 2019 season. Resta left Ferrari for Hinwil in May 2018, having previously served as Ferrari's chief designer. Resta was seen as a key figure in the Ferrari cars of 2017 and 2018 that pushed Mercedes hard in the aerodynamic stakes. With Binotto juggling team principal and technical director roles, he admits additional help could be of a benefit. Binotto said: "As a team, no doubt we are always trying to improve ourselves by looking where maybe we miss strengths. Simone has been in Ferrari in the past. He moved to be Alfa Romeo's technical director, he's having a great experience. We are evaluating him to be back at a certain stage. It's not something we've decided. We've covered his role currently in Maranello anyway, so it's not a plug-in situation. It's true that we are thinking, as we are thinking for other people that may join or may leave. As an organisation it's always very dynamic, and that's normal. A lot of us moved into new roles recently. In that respect we are quite a young team. It has got advantages no doubt, because it means fresh ideas, maybe some more creativity, it means some dynamic way of thinking and developing. But also we need to assess our organisation, get more experience in the role and make sure that as a team overall we are growing in that respect".
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says a conrod issue detected on Nico Hulkenberg's engine after Bahrain forced the manufacturer to drastically reduce the output of its unit in the following races. Hulkenberg and team mate Daniel Ricciardo retired almost simultaneously in the closing stages of the Bahrain Grand Prix. While initial information from Renault pointed to a an MGU-K issue as the cause for the double-DNF at Sakhir, Abiteboul revealed a much more serious cause for Hulkenberg's failure. Abiteboul. has said "This winter we were given the opportunity to properly focus on power gain, and competitiveness gain. What it meant was we consciously decided to focus on performance, to the detriment of reliability. It means that a number of engines that should have been used on the dyno to secure reliability were actually used to develop performance. So what it meant was a very good start in terms of engine power, but reliability that was below standard. Two reasons, one which you know which was the MGU-K, and one which you don't know, which was that Nico's failure in Bahrain was actually a conrod failure, so typically a part that you don't want to break, because it's a part at the bottom of the engine, and a fundamental part". After Bahrain, Renault's engineers at Viry-Châtillon worked tirelessly to correct the flawed conrod design. However, while a solution was in the works, the French outfit had no other choice but to turn down its engines and sacrifice performance.
1%er
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He was the guy who took over Top Gear for about 10 minutes isn't he? Chris Who KKKKKKKKKKOh, for fuck's sake!
This weekend's tedious nit-wit infecting Sky F1 is none other than the over-inflated, seam-splitting blimp of self-esteem, Chris Fucking Evans. The radio nob. The only comments he makes is about HOW LOUD IT IS! It's INCREDIBLE!
I once said that, given the power, I would orbit the Earth in my Intergalactic Star Destroyer and unleash total thermonuclear destruction on any city in which a single radio was tuned a channel that carried Chris Fucking Evans' drivel.
I have not changed my mind.
*Shakes fist at Sky *
Bring back Nico Who!
Drarok
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How much air time is he getting? I only tend to watch quali and the race itself, but I could do with a little Chris Evans time as humanly possible…Oh, for fuck's sake!
Limejuice
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Sky seemed to be overawed at the majesty of this hyper-celeb in their midst. So they shoved him in front of a mic at every opportunity.
He was with Martin Brundle during the latter's usual practice trackside observations. Unwisely, they threw Evans in when Brundle was in the tunnel, so they had five minutes of the two screaming at each other, most of which was Evans saying: "IT'S SO LOUD" and "IT'S INCREDIBLE."
Later they crammed him into the commentary box with Brundle, Croft et al, where his main comment was: "I DON'T KNOW WHICH COMPETITION I WON TO BE HERE. IT'S INCREDIBLE!"
Sky don't seem to get it: the racing is the product. Every distraction along the way just dilutes it. And when they shoehorn celebs in to spew mindless drivel, they actively poison the product.
1%er
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Ferrari's nightmare FP3
Sebastian Vettel had a nightmare final practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix this morning as he slammed his Ferrari into the wall. To make matters worse for Ferrari, Charles Leclerc is also under investigation for speeding under a red flag, which could lead to a grid penalty. Fortunately for Vettel, the damage his car sustained should be fixed in time for qualifying. The German moved over for Lewis Hamilton, who was on a flying lap, but then slammed his car into the wall at Ste Devote. Vettel’s tyre locked up as he attempted to turn and his front-left wheel came off the car as he hit the wall. A recovery truck was called to lift the Ferrari off the track as Vettel walked back to the garage. But as that was all unfolding, Leclerc apparently sped under a red flag and he will be investigated by the safety stewards. Speeding under a red flag can incur grid penalties which will only add to the Italian side’s woes.
Liberty Media want 75% of races free to air
Liberty Media will push for more free-to-air Formula 1 grands prix, but don’t expect any changes in the UK until 2024. At present Sky Sports have the rights to broadcast Formula 1 races. The deal, believed to be around £120million a season under a deal, runs until 2024 but it means viewers in the United Kingdom have to pay extra to watch Formula 1. They can head to Channel 4 but that only shows delayed highlights and the British GP live. With viewer numbers on the decline, Liberty Media’s commercial boss Sean Bratches says the sport has to return to free-to-air coverage.
Sean Bratches told reporters “It concerns us in a pretty material way, not just for Britain but around the world. Our ideal circumstance would be to have 75 per cent of our grands prix on free-to-air. From a brand standpoint, Formula One is nowhere near the position where it can lose free-to-air viewership. This is an agreement that was done prior to our arrival. The pay element is very exciting revenue-wise but from a reach standpoint it is sub-optimal. I know Sky have done a parlay with Channel 4 to do the highlights, which we are encouraged about.”
Sebastian Vettel had a nightmare final practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix this morning as he slammed his Ferrari into the wall. To make matters worse for Ferrari, Charles Leclerc is also under investigation for speeding under a red flag, which could lead to a grid penalty. Fortunately for Vettel, the damage his car sustained should be fixed in time for qualifying. The German moved over for Lewis Hamilton, who was on a flying lap, but then slammed his car into the wall at Ste Devote. Vettel’s tyre locked up as he attempted to turn and his front-left wheel came off the car as he hit the wall. A recovery truck was called to lift the Ferrari off the track as Vettel walked back to the garage. But as that was all unfolding, Leclerc apparently sped under a red flag and he will be investigated by the safety stewards. Speeding under a red flag can incur grid penalties which will only add to the Italian side’s woes.
Liberty Media want 75% of races free to air
Liberty Media will push for more free-to-air Formula 1 grands prix, but don’t expect any changes in the UK until 2024. At present Sky Sports have the rights to broadcast Formula 1 races. The deal, believed to be around £120million a season under a deal, runs until 2024 but it means viewers in the United Kingdom have to pay extra to watch Formula 1. They can head to Channel 4 but that only shows delayed highlights and the British GP live. With viewer numbers on the decline, Liberty Media’s commercial boss Sean Bratches says the sport has to return to free-to-air coverage.
Sean Bratches told reporters “It concerns us in a pretty material way, not just for Britain but around the world. Our ideal circumstance would be to have 75 per cent of our grands prix on free-to-air. From a brand standpoint, Formula One is nowhere near the position where it can lose free-to-air viewership. This is an agreement that was done prior to our arrival. The pay element is very exciting revenue-wise but from a reach standpoint it is sub-optimal. I know Sky have done a parlay with Channel 4 to do the highlights, which we are encouraged about.”
Limejuice
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I think they'll need the man with the brain of a thousand exploding suns, Steve McLaren.What is Jose Mourinho doing
Maybe he is the man to turn around Ferrari fortunes? Unless Allerdyce is available?
There is always part of me that wants rain but at Monaco it usually means endless laps under safety car.
A bloke I know is there staying on a boat and keeps sending me pictures
Limejuice
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That's provocation, that is. Right there. That's well into letter-to-The-Times territory.There is always part of me that wants rain but at Monaco it usually means endless laps under safety car.
A bloke I know is there staying on a boat and keeps sending me pictures
1%er
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good link here for qualifying
I am watching SkyGo on the laptop
Quali not looking good for the lad
Assume you are in Brazil?
1%er
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yes, never heard anything like it in all the years of being here. nothing on social media as yet its all very strange
Coup?yes, never heard anything like it in all the years of being here. nothing on social media as yet its all very strange
