The Official 2007 SECCS Fantasy Formula 1 League! - Page 8 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2007-10-05, 09:06 AM

As expected, Hammilton has been cleared of the charges.

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2007/...-for-hamilton/

MattR · 2007-10-05, 09:19 AM

I watched China practice before work this morning, and Peter Windsor says the word in the paddock is that Timo Glock will be taking Ralf's Toyota seat next year.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-05, 11:53 AM

Vettel's 10 grid penalty was rescinded.

http://www.f1technical.net/news/7322

sperry · 2007-10-05, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Vettel's 10 grid penalty was rescinded.

http://www.f1technical.net/news/7322

Good news. Poor Vettel's probably been beating him self up enough as it is... to also hurt his chances in China for some points seemed unfair.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-05, 12:15 PM

Yeah, it was pretty heartbreaking seeing him in the garage after he limped his car back.

Rookie mistake, especially in such horrid conditions. Chalk that one up to experience and call it a day.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-08, 09:28 AM

http://www.crash.net/news_view.asp?cid=1&id=155619

Wurz has announced that he is retiring from F1 immediately.

Williams will have a new driver for Brazil. I'm putting my money on Nakajima.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-09, 07:44 AM

Yup, not really a surprise, but Kazuki Nakajima will be driving for Williams in Brazil.

That makes 3 Japanese drivers in Brazil. So, along with the German drivers and the Itallian drivers, we're almost 50/50 axis vs. allies in Brazil.

sperry · 2007-10-09, 02:32 PM

Give me a break.

http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...09163435.shtml

No way McLaren would sabotage Alonso. In fact, if you want to talk about sabotaging a driver, I would say that leaving Hammy out for too long sounds an awful lot more like sabotage than a few pounds too much air in the tires. Over-inflating tires is a mistake... if it even occurred. Alonso's tuned into a huge baby. I hope Massa punts him to help Kimi to the win in Brazil, and Hammy takes the championship with a podium finish.

tysonK · 2007-10-09, 02:36 PM

I still don't really like Hamilton all that much.

Kevin M · 2007-10-09, 03:32 PM

For a top-notch F1 driver, his ego is pretty much in check and he says the right htings.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-09, 03:39 PM

He is kinda smug though.

Kevin M · 2007-10-09, 03:42 PM

Well yeah, but he's arguably one of the 5 best drivers in the world, and has a reasonable claim to being the best. So I'm saying that on the scale of ridiculously talented people who are paid millions of dollars to do something completely and totally non-essential to human development... he's pretty low key.

MikeK · 2007-10-09, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Give me a break.

http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...09163435.shtml

This says more about the FIA than about anything else. These retards are out of control lately, some of the crap they've come out with over the last few races is completely ridiculous.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-10, 08:50 AM

The headline says it all. Prodrive-McLaren deal is off.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63182

Prodrive probably won't have enough time to build their own car now for the 08 season.

Kevin M · 2007-10-10, 09:05 AM

Hmm.... sounds like McLaren is getting cold feet over the Williams legal issue. Could that be resoved in tiem for McLaren to follow through with the deal after all?

Nick Koan · 2007-10-10, 09:34 AM

In 2 weeks there will be a hearing on whether or not customer cars will be allowed.

sperry · 2007-10-10, 10:16 AM

That sucks. But it opens the doors for a Prodrive chassis running a subaru v8 F1 motor!

Nick Koan · 2007-10-11, 08:32 AM

Another one where the headline says it all.

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2007/...-alonso-s-car/

FIA appoints special scrutineer to keep eye on Alonso's car

Hopefully now, Alonso will be in no danger of Hamilton letting air out of his tires.

MikeK · 2007-10-11, 08:34 AM

Since when is it the FIA's jorb to give 1 driver special treatment? I have no idea why I watch F1 anymore.

skimonkey30 · 2007-10-11, 10:34 AM

time to update the driver list again Nick

http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...11094058.shtml

sperry · 2007-10-11, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

Since when is it the FIA's jorb to give 1 driver special treatment? I have no idea why I watch F1 anymore.

McLaren should just set Alonso's rev limiter to 8,000 rpm for the race. WTF is a scrutineer going to do to prevent that? More importantly, what business is it of the FIA's to regulate that a driver gets a particular level of support from his team? Is the FIA going to doc Hamilton points or something if Alonso is unhappy with his car? It's not like they can take away constructor's points.

If I were McLaren, and I knew my driver was being a bitch about driving what's arguably the best prepared car in F1, and I knew he's trying to leave the team at the end of the year, I would just fire his ass now. The team has already lost their chances of a manufacturer's championship, so the only incentive they have for continued success is loyalty to their drivers. You'll have a hard time convincing me that Alonso's earned the loyalty of his team.

I'd love to see Alonso's tire changers "accidentally" drop their lugs at every pit stop.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-11, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skimonkey30

time to update the driver list again Nick

http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...11094058.shtml

And this:
http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...11101759.shtml

And this:
http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...11100957.shtml

Hooray Silly Season.

skimonkey30 · 2007-10-11, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

And this:
http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...11101759.shtml

And this:
http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...11100957.shtml

Hooray Silly Season.

oh lord ralf schumacher to spyker??

Well I guess that is a good thing considering he will be out of the way of everyone else for most 2008

Nick Koan · 2007-10-16, 03:14 PM

Well, that settles that.

http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/formulaone/41025/

Massa at Ferrari for 3 more years.

MattR · 2007-10-16, 03:53 PM

Nice, good for massa....I'm a massa fan

2007-10-05, 09:06 AM	#176
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	As expected, Hammilton has been cleared of the charges. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2007/...-for-hamilton/ __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-05, 09:19 AM	#177
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I watched China practice before work this morning, and Peter Windsor says the word in the paddock is that Timo Glock will be taking Ralf's Toyota seat next year. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-10-05, 11:53 AM	#178
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Vettel's 10 grid penalty was rescinded. http://www.f1technical.net/news/7322 __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-05, 12:15 PM	#180
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, it was pretty heartbreaking seeing him in the garage after he limped his car back. Rookie mistake, especially in such horrid conditions. Chalk that one up to experience and call it a day. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-08, 09:28 AM	#181
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	http://www.crash.net/news_view.asp?cid=1&id=155619 Wurz has announced that he is retiring from F1 immediately. Williams will have a new driver for Brazil. I'm putting my money on Nakajima. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-09, 07:44 AM	#182
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yup, not really a surprise, but Kazuki Nakajima will be driving for Williams in Brazil. That makes 3 Japanese drivers in Brazil. So, along with the German drivers and the Itallian drivers, we're almost 50/50 axis vs. allies in Brazil. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-09, 02:32 PM	#183
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Give me a break. http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...09163435.shtml No way McLaren would sabotage Alonso. In fact, if you want to talk about sabotaging a driver, I would say that leaving Hammy out for too long sounds an awful lot more like sabotage than a few pounds too much air in the tires. Over-inflating tires is a mistake... if it even occurred. Alonso's tuned into a huge baby. I hope Massa punts him to help Kimi to the win in Brazil, and Hammy takes the championship with a podium finish. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-10-09, 02:36 PM	#184
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I still don't really like Hamilton all that much. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-10-09, 03:32 PM	#185
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	For a top-notch F1 driver, his ego is pretty much in check and he says the right htings. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-09, 03:39 PM	#186
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	He is kinda smug though. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-09, 03:42 PM	#187
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Well yeah, but he's arguably one of the 5 best drivers in the world, and has a reasonable claim to being the best. So I'm saying that on the scale of ridiculously talented people who are paid millions of dollars to do something completely and totally non-essential to human development... he's pretty low key. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-10, 08:50 AM	#189
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The headline says it all. Prodrive-McLaren deal is off. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63182 Prodrive probably won't have enough time to build their own car now for the 08 season. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-10, 09:05 AM	#190
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Hmm.... sounds like McLaren is getting cold feet over the Williams legal issue. Could that be resoved in tiem for McLaren to follow through with the deal after all? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-10, 09:34 AM	#191
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	In 2 weeks there will be a hearing on whether or not customer cars will be allowed. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2007-10-10 at 10:17 AM. Reason: stupid pre-coffee grammar

2007-10-10, 10:16 AM	#192
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	That sucks. But it opens the doors for a Prodrive chassis running a subaru v8 F1 motor! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-10-11, 08:32 AM	#193
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Another one where the headline says it all. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2007/...-alonso-s-car/ FIA appoints special scrutineer to keep eye on Alonso's car Hopefully now, Alonso will be in no danger of Hamilton letting air out of his tires. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-11, 08:34 AM	#194
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Since when is it the FIA's jorb to give 1 driver special treatment? I have no idea why I watch F1 anymore.

2007-10-11, 10:34 AM	#195
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	time to update the driver list again Nick http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...11094058.shtml __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2007-10-16, 03:14 PM	#199
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Well, that settles that. http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/formulaone/41025/ Massa at Ferrari for 3 more years. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-16, 03:53 PM	#200
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Nice, good for massa....I'm a massa fan __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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