The Motorsport Thread 2011

James wrote: Pirelli this year, eh?

Yeah, check the BBC F1 website, there's a good article there about what Pirelli are doing this year with the tyres.

Also, Caterham are the first team to launch their new car with the CT01

Here's one for Brian.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/16678635.stm

^Yes, but only 14 months ago they were on pole in Brazil, things change quite quickly.

Also, it's Senna in a Williams-Renault, spooky.

sleeper wrote: Williams have anounced there second driver at last, it's Senna. Good decision I think, he proved last year that he's quick and now that he gets a full year in a proper car we'll see what he can do.

Agreed. Glad to hear.
Finally!

Congratulations to Stephan Peterhansel on winning a 10th Dakar rally yesterday (5 on bikes, 5 in cars).

Yes he is, he did the commentary on the digital F1 channel 10 years ago, A1GP and for the last couple of years the BTCC for ITV.

And I've just realised his name is Ben Edwards and not Anderson!I think they've still got a strong team, its amazing how many interviews they get just because its Eddie Jordan asking, and Gary Anderson knows a thing or two about car design.

Edited by sleeper - January 13 2012 at 13:43

JJLehto wrote: sleeper wrote: JJLehto wrote: Ah damn! Any word on how the first recovery was going? Last I heard it was NOT a guarantee he'd be able to make the season's start, now this? Ugh that sucks. Well, he difinietly wouldnt be able to have made the start of this season before the break. Its a case of waiting for the nerves to heal in his right hand so that he can regain the mobility to drive an F1 car again. Interestingly, the other day Alonso came out and said that Kubica is the best driver in F1. Considering that the two are good friends and as long as he can regain his fitness, I think he has a good chance of taking Massa's seat for next year. Well, that is what we all were hoping for! Would be a great sight. There's the physical and mental barriers to get over, as well as being out of the sport for so long. Though Schumi came back after years and pretty much was as quick as the car would take him (well a bit off Rosberg's pace). I just hope Kubica can make a 100% recovery to racing, would be a shame is he was ok but never quite that same pace again. He was certainly up there with the tops.

I dont hink you can use Schumacher as a comparison, other than the fact that he was still recovering from a serious broken neck when he returened. But Schumy is in his forties and was past his best when he first retired, wheras Kubica is in his 20's and coming into his prime. Kimi will make for a better comparison.

sleeper wrote: JJLehto wrote: Ah damn! Any word on how the first recovery was going? Last I heard it was NOT a guarantee he'd be able to make the season's start, now this? Ugh that sucks. Well, he difinietly wouldnt be able to have made the start of this season before the break. Its a case of waiting for the nerves to heal in his right hand so that he can regain the mobility to drive an F1 car again. Interestingly, the other day Alonso came out and said that Kubica is the best driver in F1. Considering that the two are good friends and as long as he can regain his fitness, I think he has a good chance of taking Massa's seat for next year.

Well, that is what we all were hoping for! Would be a great sight.

There's the physical and mental barriers to get over, as well as being out of the sport for so long. Though Schumi came back after years and pretty much was as quick as the car would take him (well a bit off Rosberg's pace). I just hope Kubica can make a 100% recovery to racing, would be a shame is he was ok but never quite that same pace again. He was certainly up there with the tops.

James wrote: Any idea where Brundle's gone, Andy?

He signed for Sky last November, with ben Anderson taking his place at the BBC. Ted Kravitz also signed for Sky but ex Jordan tech director Gary Anderson will take on tech analysis duties and James Allen will be the 5Live commentator.

Also, its been confirmed yesterday that Adrian Sutil will stand trial in Germany this year for injuring renault team manager Eric Lux in a club in China after Hamiltons win last year. I think his chances of landing the Williams seat just disappeared, which leaves Senna and Barichello.


Edited by sleeper - January 13 2012 at 04:45

Any idea where Brundle's gone, Andy?