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Gerinski 
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 Posted: August 20 2013 at 13:37 |
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In any case next year with the change in engines and KERS systems we may see quite some mixing, it's not at all clear that Red Bull will keep the dominance they have now.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: August 20 2013 at 14:38 |
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Not that I wanted Kimi to go to RBR...I would have just preferred it not been Riccardo. But I understand that's how it works there.
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sleeper
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Posted: August 20 2013 at 17:01 |
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I think Ricciardo will surprise you next year.
It seems the Kimi to Ferrari rumors are gaining some serious pace at the moment but we'll have to wait until at least Monza to find out anything definite on that.
Also, Tony Stewart has been ruled out for the rest of the year with Mark Martin taking his seat.
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Posted: August 20 2013 at 21:16 |
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I hope so!
And yeah...terrible shame for Tony. Them old bones don't hold up like they used to.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 21 2013 at 10:08 |
We shall see. I just cant make predictions. He has been touted as a fast driver and top talent, just we havnt been able to see it on full display. It will be fun to see what he'll do in RBR, which even with changes I expect to be a top team still.
Mark Martin, damn that guy was in his 50s a few years back! He is a beast.
Edited by JJLehto - August 21 2013 at 10:12
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sleeper
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Posted: August 24 2013 at 11:13 |
Well that was exciting, for a while there I thought Di Resta was going to get his first pole position. I swear any one of 7 drivers looked capable of nabbing pole after Q2, I'm surprised Massa pitted after his first lap in Q3, if he'd kept going he probably would have lined up 4th at least as he'd have been the first to make it onto a final lap with the Red Bulls and Hamilton. Spectacular job by Van der Garde to end up 3rd after Q1. Pos Driver Team Time Gap
1. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 2m01.012s
2. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 2m01.200s + 0.188s
3. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 2m01.325s + 0.313s
4. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 2m02.251s + 1.239s
5. Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 2m02.332s + 1.320s
6. Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 2m03.075s + 2.063s
7. Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 2m03.081s + 2.069s
8. Kimi Raikkonen Lotus-Renault 2m03.390s + 2.378s
9. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 2m03.482s + 2.470s
10. Felipe Massa Ferrari 2m04.059s + 3.047s
Q2 cut-off time: 1m49.088s Gap **
11. Nico Hulkenberg Sauber-Ferrari 1m49.088s + 0.792s
12. Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1m49.103s + 0.807s
13. Sergio Perez McLaren-Mercedes 1m49.304s + 1.008s
14. Giedo van der Garde Caterham-Renault 1m52.036s + 3.740s
15. Jules Bianchi Marussia-Cosworth 1m52.563s + 4.267s
16. Max Chilton Marussia-Cosworth 1m52.762s + 4.466s
Q1 cut-off time: 2m02.948s Gap *
17. Pastor Maldonado Williams-Renault 2m03.072s + 2.882s
18. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso-Ferrari 2m03.300s + 3.110s
19. Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso-Ferrari 2m03.317s + 3.127s
20. Valtteri Bottas Williams-Renault 2m03.432s + 3.242s
21. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari 2m04.324s + 4.134s
22. Charles Pic
107% time: 2m08.603s
* Gap to quickest in Q1
** Gap to quickest in Q2
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MillsLayne
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Posted: August 24 2013 at 21:01 |
Button to start 6th! That's dang near a victory for that team the way this year has gone.
And the Bristol night race is on! The track really isn't what it once was, but the racing is better this year than in recent years.
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Posted: August 24 2013 at 21:23 |
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Damn...nearly forgot about f1! But yay it's return.
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sleeper
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Posted: August 25 2013 at 09:55 |
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Not as exciting a race as I was hoping for, bit of a routine win for Vettel , though everybody else were in tough scraps. Dynamite start from Jenson almost got him 2nd at the first turn and he kept the Mercedes and Webber in sight all afternoon. First retirement since his return for Kimi with brake failure, just as he was putting a move on Massa. Ricciardo went from 19th to 10th so a good drive from him, it seems the 2nd Red Bull seat is a done deal from him (Webber said it's been signed on Ausi TV but RB aren't saying anything yet.)
Kubica won a tough scrap with Elfyn Evans on Rally Germany today, apparently they swapped the lead 4 times on Saturday, and the attrition amongst the WRC cars was so high that he finished 5th overall. That's his 3rd win I think and gives him the lead of the WRC2 championship. If he can wrap that up soon Citreon are thinking of putting him in a WRC car for Rally GB.
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Posted: August 25 2013 at 15:15 |
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Bah...with the lack of speed center I can't even get highlights of races I've missed.
Which was most of this one...saw the beginning and the end...so I guess I saw the bits that are important.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 26 2013 at 12:48 |
Well talk about a bust. I actually went home to catch this race, it's Spa after all and....we have FS1 but the race didn't seem to be playing? Perhaps we don't actually have the channel? Regardless, load of bollocks.
This is so typical eh? Fox ripping me a new anus and shoving their 4 bollocks into my 2 anuses. Oh this really leaves a sour taste  What can ya do? Seems like it wasn't anything great, and certainly the result was typical. My Kimi win certainly was a flop!
That shan't stop me though! I'll be bold and say Alonso wins Italy and Singapore. Yes, the rare two race call.
Italy...eh I have nothing more than "it's Ferrari" but he has an actual good shot for Singapore I think.
Edited by JJLehto - August 26 2013 at 12:52
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Posted: August 26 2013 at 13:38 |
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Isn't F1 on NBC in America, or is that next year?
Alonso was extremely fast in a straight line which is always useful at Monza.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 26 2013 at 13:45 |
Hm, not sure I really need to look into this!
Yeah, I really do expect a good result at Monza, but also Ferrari bias!
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Posted: August 26 2013 at 15:45 |
Yes, NBC Sport's Network carries the races now in America.
I believe they are replaying it tonight if you are really interested. 
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 26 2013 at 21:18 |
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Well by the time I got back to my place the race literally just ended, f**k it...I was less peeved after I saw the results, the heard from you guys it was't that great. At least I do have FS1 at our place, and of course NBC so we're good from here out.
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Posted: August 27 2013 at 00:28 |
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I think FS1 will become more and more irrelevant to the motor racing world as time goes on. Esp the news side of it.
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Posted: August 27 2013 at 06:12 |
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Well, I've already mentioned they'll be carrying the new Formula E championship when it starts next year and it sounds like they intend to really promote it. Remains to be seen if they'll pick up anything else.
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Posted: August 27 2013 at 11:38 |
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Yeah. And they still show various sportcar races as of this year. They also may still be showing motorcycle racing but I haven't really been looking for those. And, of course, various Nascar things (like qualifying and practice).
But they got rid of any realted to motorsport, or drastically reduced it. Not that I really watched it, but they have a show called NASCAR Race Hub, which was an hour show every weeknight (except Fridays), now it's a half an hour just on Mondays. NASCAR raceday (a prerace show) was also drastically cut for this previous race at Bristol...perhaps it was just a one time thing, only time will tell on that one. Haven't seen any monster truck, off road racing (like the Lucas Oil stuff), World Of Outlaw stuff/type stuff (which admittedly they never played alot of before, but still...) or any of that crazy stuff like figure 8 racing or even drifting competition since either. Also, No Speedcenter, no windtunnel...no wrap up/overview shows of any type...I just feel like if I miss something I've missed it for good now, unlike before when I did, I could just watch Speedcenter or even just the bottom scroll of Speed and get information.
But...as I've said before...maybe I'm just jumping the gun. It's still in it's infancy and I'm sure they are still adding programs and all that.
Edited by Man With Hat - August 27 2013 at 12:47
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Posted: September 03 2013 at 06:39 |
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Well, it's finally been confirmed, Red Bull have signed Ricciardo.
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Posted: September 07 2013 at 08:44 |
Stunning lap from Hulk to go third and it looks like Alonso and Ferrari are really falling out, with Fernando apparently calling them stupid over the radio for messing up the tow strategy for the last run. Pos Driver Team Time Gap
1. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1m23.755s
2. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1m23.968s +0.213s
3. Nico Hulkenberg Sauber-Ferrari 1m24.065s +0.310s
4. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m24.132s +0.377s
5. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1m24.142s +0.387s
6. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1m24.192s +0.437s
7. Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m24.209s +0.454s
8. Sergio Perez McLaren-Mercedes 1m24.502s +0.747s
9. Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1m24.515s +0.760s
10. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m28.050s +4.295s
Q2 cut-off time: 1m24.776s Gap **
11. Kimi Raikkonen Lotus-Renault 1m24.610s +0.633s
12. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1m24.803s +0.826s
13. Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1m24.848s +0.871s
14. Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1m24.932s +0.955s
15. Pastor Maldonado Williams-Renault 1m25.011s +1.034s
16. Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 1m25.077s +1.100s
Q1 cut-off time: 1m25.030s Gap *
17. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari 1m25.226s +0.907s
18. Valtteri Bottas Williams-Renault 1m25.291s +0.972s
19. Giedo van der Garde Caterham-Renault 1m26.406s +2.087s
20. Charles Pic Caterham-Renault 1m26.563s +2.244s
21. Jules Bianchi Marussia-Cosworth 1m27.085s +2.766s
22. Max Chilton Marussia-Cosworth 1m27.480s +3.161s
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