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VanderGraafKommandöh 
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 Posted: July 28 2009 at 13:49 |
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Plus Badoer is in his 30s now, I gather. They'll likely give it to Gené.
Or they may steal one of the other test drivers, like Gary Paffett or that Japanese guy.
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JJLehto
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Posted: July 28 2009 at 13:49 |
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Really?
Wow, well knowing that maybe Massa can make a full racing return after all.
Edited by JJLehto - July 28 2009 at 13:50
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Luca Pacchiarini
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Posted: July 28 2009 at 14:46 |
I feel bad for Badoer, if Ferrari are not going to give him Massa's seat..
In F1, Luca Badoer drove only poor for teams like Minardi...and he was still able to run in 4th position (Nurburgring '99)... before retiring with a few laps to go! :(
He never scored a single point in F1...despite being a good driver...for example, in F3 and F3000, where all the cars had similar performances, he won championships...
He's the official test driver for Ferrari...why not giving him the last opportunity of his career?
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Luca Pacchiarini
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 17:18 |
all I can say is... WOW! 
This old german guy still needs new challenges  |
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JJLehto
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 17:38 |
 Luca Pacchiarini wrote:
all I can say is... WOW!
This old german guy still needs new challenges |
I havn't looked into it...but am I too guess a certain Michael Schumacher will replace him for this year?????
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 17:48 |
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Yeah, I hear it's true, at least for the race in Spain. The old timer is coming back again. Says he's too loyal to the team.
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JJLehto
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 17:49 |
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Scheiße can't get rid of that guy!
And it appears Schumi WILL replace him for the rest of the year, (well until he is recovered...but Im guessing he wont return for '09)
Edited by JJLehto - July 29 2009 at 17:54
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 17:54 |
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He still has the chance to win the championship, right. I mean, with the "most races won altogether" -rule, right?
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JJLehto
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 17:55 |
Passionist wrote:
He still has the chance to win the championship, right. I mean, with the "most races won altogether" -rule, right?
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 You serious? They axed that idea before the season, thank God!!!
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 18:24 |
JJLehto wrote:
Scheiße can't get rid of that guy!
And it appears Schumi WILL replace him for the rest of the year, (well until he is recovered...but Im guessing he wont return for '09)
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Wow. Seems you were serious. 
I can't believe it. And just when I thought Button would have the championship in the bag... 
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JJLehto
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 19:01 |
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If Mark Webber was to win the title this year, well I would literally jump for joy!
And I'd also have to laugh if Button, after his mostly shameful career thus far, had the greatest start EVER and ended up losing out...
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Luca Pacchiarini
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 19:10 |
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the Brawn team has not enough money to improve the car throughout the season....
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JJLehto
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 19:17 |
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the Brawn team has not enough money to improve the car throughout the season.... |
That's what I was thinking. Its only been 2 races BUT if they are starting to lose the grip while Ferrari and McLaren are coming to life.....well not so good. But hey what Brawn did was DAMN impressive and I havn't personally seen such an independent sticking it to the man of Ferrari and McLaren. But as you said...Brawn doesn't have bottomless pockets of money to throw at the car every week.
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Posted: July 30 2009 at 04:40 |
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the Brawn team has not enough money to improve the car throughout the season.... |
Dont be too sure of that, for this year Honda's left them a good deal of money. The problem is recent improvments havnt worked, the cars a bit unbalanced now and they need to sort it out quick. I'm stunned that Schumy is returning to F1, I really wasnt expecting that. I dont expect much from him in Spain, he doesnt know the track, car or KERS, but the race after that is Spa, so I'm expecting fireworks there!.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 30 2009 at 04:45 |
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Plus Schumy returning will inevitably get more people stuck to their sofas at home and thus more revenue from television.
No mention of BMW pulling out at the end of the year then?
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Posted: July 30 2009 at 04:50 |
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^I've just seen that myslef, its a bit shocking as everyone expect that Renault and Toyota would be the ones to pull out. I hope someone can be found to buy up the Hinwil base, F1 could really do with a full grid for next year.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 30 2009 at 04:56 |
I'm still shocked that Hamilton won actually. Especially as he came last, in the previous race. The season is well and truly open now. I don't think Hamilton will win the title. I hope Button does. But Vettel and Webber have the best chances now.
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Luca Pacchiarini
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Posted: July 30 2009 at 06:03 |
sleeper wrote:
^I've just seen that myslef, its a bit shocking as everyone expect that Renault and Toyota would be the ones to pull out. I hope someone can be found to buy up the Hinwil base, F1 could really do with a full grid for next year. |
I think Sauber might continue racing as an indipendent team, like in the 90's
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Posted: July 30 2009 at 06:09 |
Anyone for golf?
Sounds like F1 is on the way out. I am not knowledgeable of this sport anymore but I have to say the recent freak horrific accidents have not helped together with what seems embarrassing politics. What the heck is going on?
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Luca Pacchiarini
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Posted: July 30 2009 at 06:21 |
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Too much money not enough balls
Edited by Luca Pacchiarini - July 30 2009 at 06:21
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