F1 Silly Season 2009! - Page 9 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

skimonkey30 · 2009-08-03, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Paging David. Time to get your fanboi engine revved up.

time to dust off those good old red hats

Nick Koan · 2009-08-11, 07:03 AM

Sorry Dave

MSC has decided against racing again, citing his neck injury from earlier this year. Luca Badoer will take Massa's place.

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...46577&PO=46577
http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...46578&PO=46578

Motoring · 2009-08-11, 07:34 AM

I was really looking forward to watching Schumi driving again.

sperry · 2009-08-11, 09:00 AM

Sigh.

sperry · 2009-08-11, 10:01 AM

I wonder if those people that rushed to buy Valencia tickets to see Schumi are going to ask for refunds?

skimonkey30 · 2009-08-11, 02:41 PM

SON OF A BITCH

sperry · 2009-08-11, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by skimonkey30

SON OF A BITCH

Don't cry little fella.... you'll be alright.

Nick Koan · 2009-08-11, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by skimonkey30

SON OF A BITCH

Time to go get a handful of dust to throw back on your recently dusted off Red hats.

skimonkey30 · 2009-08-11, 04:51 PM

they are already back in the closet

sperry · 2009-08-14, 10:52 AM

So, it's a week to go before Valencia... has Renault mentioned who's going to drive Piquet's car if they happen to win their appeal? Is Grosjean going to get the ride?

MattR · 2009-08-14, 11:10 AM

Loeb!

MikeK · 2009-08-14, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

has Renault mentioned who's going to drive Piquet's car if they happen to win their appeal?

M. Schumacher.

Nick Koan · 2009-08-14, 12:40 PM

R Schumacher

Nick Koan · 2009-08-17, 08:55 AM

Renault Valencia ban was overturned. No word on who will replace Piquet though.

Grosjean is still the most likely suspect.

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...46604&PO=46604

sperry · 2009-08-17, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Renault Valencia ban was overturned. No word on who will replace Piquet though.

Grosjean is still the most likely suspect.

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...46604&PO=46604

That sounds about right to me. Shit happens w/ lug nuts sometimes... no need for a race ban. The ban was just an over-reaction to Massa and Surtee's accidents. A reprimand and fine is the correct punishment IMO.

Good to see that Alonso will get to run in Spain #2.

Nick Koan · 2009-08-18, 01:45 AM

Yeah, if I remember correctly, this happened to Alonso a few years ago too in Hungary, and there was just a fine and move on with life (after surrendering a spectacular win).

Grosjean officially announced as the replacement.
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...so-at-renault/

MikeK · 2009-08-26, 12:49 PM

Sebastien Loeb in F1 next year?

sperry · 2009-08-26, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

Sebastien Loeb in F1 next year?

I didn't know Loeb had a SuperLicense... but that report says he's "tested" F1 cars in the past. By "tested" are they referring to promotional stunts where he trades cars w/ an F1 driver like Gordon did a few years back?

I'm sure Loeb would be a pretty good driver for developing a new car due to all of his massive experience, but in an era of drivers that have been karting since age 10, I just don't see him as a race winner even with all his rally background.

Nick Koan · 2009-09-03, 07:25 AM

http://www.crash.net/f1/news/151811/...rce_india.html

Fisichella move official. Badoer is out. Other outlets are reporting that Liuzzi is the most likely replacement as he is FI's reserve driver.

sperry · 2009-09-03, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

http://www.crash.net/f1/news/151811/...rce_india.html

Fisichella move official. Badoer is out. Other outlets are reporting that Liuzzi is the most likely replacement as he is FI's reserve driver.

Sweet. Fisi, in a Ferrari in Italy. That's kinda badass.

In fact... thinking long term, a Massa #1, Fisichella #2 driver lineup at Ferrari makes more sense to me than Massa & Alonso having to duke it out for the rights to be the #1 driver at Ferrari in 2010. But I still think we'll see Alonso at Ferrari next year.

Edit: looks like Fisi is going to be the Ferrari test driver in 2010... so I'm going to predict Massa/Alonso w/ Fisi #3.

Nick Koan · 2009-09-03, 10:45 AM

There is a rumor that Renault is courting Raikonen and Nokia as a sponsor for next year, in what could be a "even" trade. That is, if this whole 'crash-gate' doesn't force Renault out of the sport.

And as cool as the Fisi drive sounds, I was thinking it might be the end of his racing career. FI isn't going to want to take him back after this, and I can't see too many other people beating down his door, even though he is a very accomplished driver. In all honesty, becoming Ferrari's test and reserve driver for next year is probably a very good move for him in the long term.

Nick Koan · 2009-09-07, 09:12 AM

Liuzzi confirmed in the Force India car for Monza. Another Itallian for the race.

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...dia-race-role/

sperry · 2009-09-16, 09:33 AM

F1 is a fucking circus.

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...16131922.shtml

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Ahead of Monday's Extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in which Renault faces charges of conspiring with Nelson Piquet to cause a deliberate crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, the team announced today that both Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds have left the team.

"The ING Renault F1 Team will not dispute the recent allegations made by the FIA concerning the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix," a statement reads.

"It also wishes to state that its managing director, Flavio Briatore and its executive director of engineering, Pat Symonds, have left the team. Before attending the hearing before the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Paris on 21 September 2009, the team will not make any further comment."

Should the team be found guilty of the allegations, the range of sanctions available to the FIA range from a fine, to exclusion from the world championship.

Last Friday, September 11, the team announced that they and Briatore had commenced legal proceedings against Piquet and his father over 'false allegations' and 'attempted blackmail'. The team has not clarified its current stance with regard to this matter.

So basically, Flav told Piquet to crash to give Alonso the win last year. Now Renault has canned Flav and Symonds to appease the FIA, and has all but admitted their unsporting actions. Renault better get excluded from the championship. That bullshit move cost Massa a championship last season... it's a way bigger deal than that nonsense w/ McLaren getting Ferrari's pre-season tech info that resulted in McLaren's exclusion.

MikeK · 2009-09-16, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

That bullshit move cost Massa a championship last season... it's a way bigger deal than that nonsense w/ McLaren getting Ferrari's pre-season tech info that resulted in McLaren's exclusion.

Didn't McLaren get an exclusion and a $100 million (or was it euros) fine? It will be interesting to see whether the punishment is more or less than that.

Motoring · 2009-09-16, 02:46 PM

It looks like Lotus will be back in 2010.

http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2009/9/9939.html

2009-08-11, 07:03 AM	#202
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Sorry Dave MSC has decided against racing again, citing his neck injury from earlier this year. Luca Badoer will take Massa's place. http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...46577&PO=46577 http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...46578&PO=46578 __________________ 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

2009-08-11, 09:00 AM	#204
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	Sigh. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-08-11, 10:01 AM	#205
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	I wonder if those people that rushed to buy Valencia tickets to see Schumi are going to ask for refunds? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-08-11, 02:41 PM	#206
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	SON OF A BITCH __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2009-08-11, 04:51 PM	#209
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	they are already back in the closet __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2009-08-11, 07:34 AM	#203
Motoring EJ18 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 44 Car: 2007 Subaru STI Limited	I was really looking forward to watching Schumi driving again.

2009-08-14, 10:52 AM	#210
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	So, it's a week to go before Valencia... has Renault mentioned who's going to drive Piquet's car if they happen to win their appeal? Is Grosjean going to get the ride? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-08-14, 11:10 AM	#211
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Loeb! __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-08-14, 12:40 PM	#213
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	R Schumacher __________________ 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

2009-08-17, 08:55 AM	#214
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Renault Valencia ban was overturned. No word on who will replace Piquet though. Grosjean is still the most likely suspect. http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...46604&PO=46604 __________________ 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

2009-08-18, 01:45 AM	#216
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, if I remember correctly, this happened to Alonso a few years ago too in Hungary, and there was just a fine and move on with life (after surrendering a spectacular win). Grosjean officially announced as the replacement. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...so-at-renault/ __________________ 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

2009-08-26, 12:49 PM	#217
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Sebastien Loeb in F1 next year?

2009-09-03, 07:25 AM	#219
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	http://www.crash.net/f1/news/151811/...rce_india.html Fisichella move official. Badoer is out. Other outlets are reporting that Liuzzi is the most likely replacement as he is FI's reserve driver. __________________ 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; 2009-09-03 at 07:28 AM.

2009-09-03, 10:45 AM	#221
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	There is a rumor that Renault is courting Raikonen and Nokia as a sponsor for next year, in what could be a "even" trade. That is, if this whole 'crash-gate' doesn't force Renault out of the sport. And as cool as the Fisi drive sounds, I was thinking it might be the end of his racing career. FI isn't going to want to take him back after this, and I can't see too many other people beating down his door, even though he is a very accomplished driver. In all honesty, becoming Ferrari's test and reserve driver for next year is probably a very good move for him in the long term. __________________ 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

2009-09-07, 09:12 AM	#222
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Liuzzi confirmed in the Force India car for Monza. Another Itallian for the race. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...dia-race-role/ __________________ 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

2009-09-16, 02:46 PM	#225
Motoring EJ18 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 44 Car: 2007 Subaru STI Limited	It looks like Lotus will be back in 2010. http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2009/9/9939.html

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