Formula 1 2016

[Michael Parnham]

Australian Grand Prix tomorrow Channel 4 approx lunchtime I think, Lewis achieved Pole position today:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[raynaputi]

The new qualifying format was rubbish. :thumbsdown: I don't now why they even changed it. :crazy:

[Michael Parnham]

The new qualifying format was rubbish. :thumbsdown: I don't now why they even changed it. :crazy:

Hello Rayna, whilst being interviewed Lewis Hamilton was asked about the new Format for qualifying and he said it was perfect for himself but he was aware that fans were not keen on it, his suggestion was to try four different Formats over a period of four qualifying sessions and pick the one that suits both fans and drivers. Good Idea?:Erm:

[raynaputi]

Well they're scrapping it already and will revert back to the old format in the next race. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Thank's for that Rayna, didn't know:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Lewis has a penalty for new gearbox so will start tomorrows race in sixth position at the Chinese Grand Prix, will find out later today who will be in Pole position should be a good race as there is plenty of scope for overtaking. I don't care whose in Pole as long as it isn't Nico. Change of plan, Lewis now starting last due to engine problem during qualifying, shame really but I'm sure he'll do plenty of overtaking as long as he doesn't have any more problems.

[Michael Parnham]

Just going to watch Lewis be back later:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Well, Lewis came second and to be in third position from tenth in the first seven laps was amazing, good race. Putin seemed to be enjoying it, he didn't get wet this time.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Sad to say, though I still watch the races, 50% of my interest has gone due to the rubbish-sounding hybrid things they are now driving, and all the petty rules and regulations.

It used to be about brave drivers and monster machines going as fast as possible.

More fun on my Xbox... watching my own replays back !

I can even drive most of the F1 tracks, plus the TopGear test tracks.

:smile:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0usdOpNgD1s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C9TdfTV9Tc
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-1NELX3a3U

[Michael Parnham]

Sad to say, though I still watch the races, 50% of my interest has gone due to the rubbish-sounding hybrid things they are now driving, and all the petty rules and regulations.

It used to be about brave drivers and monster machines going as fast as possible.

More fun on my Xbox... watching my own replays back !

I can even drive most of the F1 tracks, plus the TopGear test tracks.

:smile:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0usdOpNgD1s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C9TdfTV9Tc
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-1NELX3a3U

Is that real stuff you did in the past? If so, great stuff!:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

From the driver's seat... racing my old Lotus Esprit racer in the Alps: :drivingx:

(Never as smooth when you've a camera pointed at you :wink: )

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVeTkfygPiM

[grahamw48]

Is that real stuff you did in the past? If so, great stuff!:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Haha.. I wish Michael :biggrin:

No, they are real, accurate replays (from spectator view) saved after 'real' races on my Xbox. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

I tell you what Michael. Give me an idea of what cars you'd like to see yourself racing in (Old classics from the 50s right up to present day exotica), and I'll sign write it up for you, give it a race, and then upload the replay to youtube so you can show your friends. :biggrin:

[Michael Parnham]

I tell you what Michael. Give me an idea of what cars you'd like to see yourself racing in (Old classics from the 50s right up to present day exotica), and I'll sign write it up for you, give it a race, and then upload the replay to youtube so you can show your friends. :biggrin:
1950's BRM V16, the type that Fangio used to drive, now that was a car to be reckoned with and I'm sure you would have loved to have been let loose with :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Michael... I don't have the (lovely) BRM... sorry.

Howabout a 1956 Jaguar D-Type, or an Aston Martin DBR1 ? :smile:

[Michael Parnham]

Jag would be nice thank you Graham :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Ok mate... should have the video up in another couple of hours. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

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Here you are Michael... your D-Type Jaguar, just updated with a bit more power, modern tyres and some suspension and braking improvements to keep it competitive. :smile:

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Here she is in action... :xxgrinning--00xx3:

First... at the TopGear test track:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNKtMPF2GkY
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Here at the Silverstone GP circuit... very lively on the bends, because lacking in modern downforce 'spoilers' and 'wings', to go with the 500bhp. :cwm24:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RXSLGxvbwA
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Also, Silverstone, but from the driver's viewpoint:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK4ZkqPeqSU

[Michael Parnham]

Fantastic, love it, also is that British Racing Green?

[grahamw48]

You're welcome Michael. :xxgrinning--00xx3: It's fun doing these little projects, just a shame that the quality of the videos is degraded when uploaded to youtube... but still, better than we had access to when we were youngsters, eh.

Yes... British racing green, of course. :smile:

(Oh, ta for the rep mate :) )

[Michael Parnham]

Lewis on Pole Position at Spanish Grand Prix, hope he has a good start tomorrow :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Well Lewis and Nico really cocked it up costing Mercedes the price of a new A380 having said that a thrilling race as Max Verstappen won, the youngest driver ever to win a Grand Prix at only 18 years old, well done Max:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Lewis in pole position for todays Canadian Grand Prix, should be an exciting race:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Steve.r]

i will be watching later

[Michael Parnham]

Brilliant outcome, brilliant race, Hamilton, Vettel and Bottas made the podium, Max Verstappen really made Rosberg cry.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

I've missed the last couple of races... being out here in 'the jungle'. :doh

Should catch up soon though.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Just been watching the European Grand Prix practice session at Baku City street circuit in Azerbaijan, looks as though we could see a very exciting race on Sunday, great circuit:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Oh good... I'll get to see that one. (I'm typing this in Abu Dhabi airport, on my way back).:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Oh good... I'll get to see that one. (I'm typing this in Abu Dhabi airport, on my way back).:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Hi Graham, hope you had an enjoyable time with your lovely little family, the race 1pm Sunday channel 4,:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Just watching qually now Michael ! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

My boy is growing fast... almost walking ! :cwm24:

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[Michael Parnham]

Wow what a beautiful photo of your beautiful family Graham.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Thanks... and sorry about going off-topic folks. :icon_sorry:

What a great qualifying session on what appears to be a really challenging and exciting track. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Tricky track Graham, should be a very interesting race also I noticed DC has confidence in Lewis pulling something out of the bag, let's see I don't think it will be an easy race for any driver:Erm:

[Terpe]

Time for Lewis Hamilton to give 100 per cent focus on winning.

Good luck Lewis and the Mercedes team from my home town :Jump:

[stevewool]

I have gone of formula 1, if i see the high lights that will do me, if i dont , its not the end of the world ,
Been a busy last week and another 2 weeks of the best sport around, Tour de France :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

I have gone of formula 1, if i see the high lights that will do me, if i dont , its not the end of the world ,
Been a busy last week and another 2 weeks of the best sport around, Tour de France :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I understand what you mean.
I also love to watch the Tour de France, but I have a strong connection with the Mercedes racing engine group and we used to go see Lewis Hamilton when he held public visits there.

[grahamw48]

Fantastic race today. :Jump:

I can only drive the track on my Xbox, but it has to be one of the hardest to master, as well as being one of the fastest.

[Michael Parnham]

Just watching qually now Michael ! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

My boy is growing fast... almost walking ! :cwm24:

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Thank's for this Graham, beautiful:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Yes, it seems Lewis is getting back to normal, but Max Verstappen is the one to watch, at the rate he's going could be next years champion:Erm:

[Michael Parnham]

Nice to see Lewis back where he should be, Hungarian Grand Prix brilliant race:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Yes, another great race. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Ooops... I meant to post this after Silverstone.

I always want to have a run around the track in something, after seeing the F1. This time in a good old British Ultima. Not as quick as F1s of course, but pretty fast on a flat featureless Silverstone, where it's sometimes difficult to remember exactly where you are on the track ! :smile:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGgdlXoa3N4

[Michael Parnham]

German Grand Prix Lewis did it again, great race, what more can one say apart from, "well done Lewis your country's proud of you":xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Ako Si Jamie]

Is he the best F1 driver since Schumacher? Is he better than Senna?

I'm not an F1 buff but he looks to be a fantastic driver especially since he started this season slowly and now has six wins out of his last seven races.

Apparently this is his 50th win from 180 starts. :appl:

[Michael Parnham]

If he continues another couple of years maintaining his present standard he could be the best ever, but I think his biggest opposition will be Max Verstappen, a brilliant up and coming winner:Erm:

[Michael Parnham]

Just watched Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, misery face is in pole position Max Verstappen in second Riccardo in fifth also Lewis at the back due to mechanical penalties, I think tomorrow's race should be a very exciting one, there will be plenty of overtaking for Lewis Hamilton and I'm sure Daniel Riccardo and Max Verstappen will put pressure on Rosberg, the two Ferrari's will at least maintain their third and fourth positions. Really looking forward to tomorrow's race.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Thanks.

I fell asleep during the qually. :doh

Spa is one of my favourite tracks, both for watching, and for driving on my Xbox. Very fast and thrilling, with a compromise between downforce and top speed needed for the several long straights, or near-straights.

You'd be amazed at the level of driving sensation you get now, when using a good 'force-feedback' wheel and pedal set-up... like when you get launched from one side of the road to the other when cresting l'Eau Rouge. :drivingx:

I've just finished replicating the set-up I built here, but in 'knock-down kit' form, which can be fitted within a large suitcase and taken to the Phils with me. :)

I have an extra wheel to take too of course... not shown here.

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[Michael Parnham]

Nice set up Graham looks comfortable, Almost bought myself a brand new Alfa Romeo Mito 105BHP 875cc Twin Air junior' as Alfa were paying the £2225 deposit on offer until 30th Sept, didn't go ahead because Kia wouldn't release me from my finance contract until I've made another 12 payments, Damm. Anyway after road testing it and watching all the car critics video's on the internet seems a bit of a beast, I must admit when it's in the Dynamic setting it feels and sounds really sporty, fun car.:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3: BTW like your latest Avatar, nice:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Arthur Little]

BTW like your latest Avatar, nice :xxgrinning--00xx3:

:iagree: ... 'tis, indeed!

[Michael Parnham]

Terrific race, perfect outcome, made my day:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Yes, it had everything that race... marvellous. :xxgrinning--00xx3:


I then had to do a quick lap myself on the Xbox. :biggrin:

A bit rough round the edges, as I just went straight into it without any practice or setting the car up properly. (Speeds are in mph) :smile:

Youtube always degrades the original perfect graphics, unfortunately.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vynN2DAA6Is

[Michael Parnham]

Not bad:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Just watched Italian Grand Prix qualifying, run down as follows. Pole Hamilton then Rosberg followed by Vettel and Riakkonen then Bottas, Ricciardo and Verstappen, looks like another great race tomorrow looking forward to it:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Yes.... looking good Michael. :xxgrinning--00xx3:


Replay of me doing a quick lap of Monza GP track (apols for lousy graphics, ruined by youtube upload. Perfect on the telly).

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObIUtvzwIys

[Steve.r]

Yes I saw too. SHould be a good race tomorrow.

[Steve.r]

What game is this Graham?

[grahamw48]

I have 'Need For Speed Shift', 'Need For Speed Shift2 Unleashed'.... which is the one above, and also 'Forza Motorsport 4', and 'Forza Horizon2'

All great games, but with different tracks and cars.

Monza is only on the NFS series, for instance.

Forza additionally has a great graphics customisation feature.

[grahamw48]

I'm about to order the biggest suitcase on Amazon, in which to pack the complete 'spare' driving set-up I've made/bought to take to the Phils with me next time. :biggrin:

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Sorry... repeating my post above I see. doh ! Stupid old man.

[grahamw48]

Rainy day pastime.

Again, imagine graphics to be 10 times better quality and very realistic, which they are on the TV screen. I also have full 'force feedback' through the motorised steering wheel, so kerbs, collisions etc can be felt .

Naturally I am trying to avoid touching the other vehicles, as the result would be the same as in real life (apart from me not being dead. lol) .

In this case the idea is to do a lap faster than the other cars.


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-cCGuo5040

[Michael Parnham]

Still up to speed with your driving Graham:xxgrinning--00xx3: BTW thanks for the tip:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Steve.r]

I took my driving games to Phils with me and didn't bring any back. I just have GTA 5 now, where I can steal and drive all manner of things. But I do like proper driving games.

[grahamw48]

I also have the GTA games. They (my son's driving games, at the time) gave me the bug originally... but I always turned my nose up. at 'driving' a car with a little game pad. :NoNo:

When we were together as a family in York, our garage was like a gaming youth club. lol
I had carpeted it, installed heating, and several TVs. :smile:

[Michael Parnham]

Just watched Italian Grand Prix, I think Lewis will be under pressure now, only 2 points above Nico with only seven more races before the end of season. C'mon Lewis don't let the championship slip away:Erm:

[Terpe]

......
C'mon Lewis don't let the championship slip away:Erm:

Sometimes he's his own worst enemy when self doubt creeps in.

Have no idea what went wrong or what he was thinking....

I hope he gets some help with this..

[Michael Parnham]

Looking forward to this evening's qualifying at Singapore in an hour or so, hope Lewis get's it right this weekend:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Looking forward to this evening's qualifying at Singapore in an hour or so, hope Lewis get's it right this weekend:xxgrinning--00xx3:

I've always been a big fan of Lewis Hamilton.
Looks like he struggled a bit and only managed a 3rd place on the grid with his rival Nico in pole.
Looking forward to this one. Singapore is always a bit different.

C'mon Lewis

[Michael Parnham]

I have two things I must do within the next two years, one is be a spectator at a Singapore Grand Prix and a piggy back Sky Dive.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

I really don't want to go back to Singapore.

It would spoil all my childhood memories of it as a beautiful British colonial city in the 1950s. The place where I learned to read and write. Happy days and simpler times. :smile:

[Michael Parnham]

I really don't want to go back to Singapore.

It would spoil all my childhood memories of it as a beautiful British colonial city in the 1950s. The place where I learned to read and write. Happy days and simpler times. :smile:

Very nice place Graham, but not for Lewis I'm afraid:anerikke:

[Terpe]

I hope Lewis can spring back.
Seems he just wasn't able to get his car the way it needs to be during practice and qualification.

Better luck next time Lewis :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

The latter part of the season will be tough going for Lewis with Daniel and Max on his heels also:Erm:

[Steve.r]

Quite a boring race really.

[stevewool]

Quite a boring race really.

Did I miss something:yawn:

[Michael Parnham]

I've never seen a Boring race, in fact what is a Boring?:Erm:

[Steve.r]

Apart from the small collision off the grid, nothing really happened. It's not the most thrilling of race tracks, but that is what happens around a street course, not much opportunity for overtaking and a race is won via pitstops. That is what I find 'boring'.

[stevewool]

I've never seen a Boring race, in fact what is a Boring?:Erm:

So Michael you don't know what boring is,

[stevewool]

Apart from the small collision off the grid, nothing really happened. It's not the most thrilling of race tracks, but that is what happens around a street course, not much opportunity for overtaking and a race is won via pitstops. That is what I find 'boring'.

You have to admire there talent's but as you say " the race is won by the people operating the computer to say come into the pits" .
Bring a mandatory time for a pit stop back

[Michael Parnham]

So Michael you don't know what boring is,

Nope, never been bored thought it was an animal of some sort:Erm:

[stevewool]

Nope, never been bored thought it was an animal of some sort:Erm:

Yes its a large pig:doh, or could be something to play a game on:doh, or something that fits onto a window:doh, or goes with a car:NoNo:

[grahamw48]

Maybe make them have to change their own tyres. :biggrin:

[Steve.r]

I love F1, but it is getting very clinical these days

[grahamw48]

Worst thing for me is... they just sound rubbish. :NoNo:

A racing car with 750+bhp should sound like a monster... not a monster farting.

Oh, and wasn't it more exciting when the teams represented their COUNTRY ?

[stevewool]

Did anyone see the programme the other Saturday morning, about worlds greatest,
Jackie Stewart was on being interviewed, some great filming of the old days,

[grahamw48]

I'm pretty certain I've seen that one Steve. Excellent programme, yes. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevewool]

I'm pretty certain I've seen that one Steve. Excellent programme, yes. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Amazing, and what they and there partners had to do too,

[Michael Parnham]

Jackie Stewart always stated in his opinion that, Juan Manuel Fangio was the greatest F1 driver ever. Once met Jackie Stewart at a Ford Dealership in Peterborough about 1980 was invited by the then Manager who lived next door to me at that time and Jackie Stewart was showing film of various races he had raced and one thing that I always remember was that he explained how important it was that an item as small as a matchstick on track could be so lethal on bends at high speed when driving on slick tyres he tried to explain what it felt like trying to control a car when driving over such tiny objects, all in all it was a great experience to meet him and listen to the amazing things he had to say about his F1 life, a very nice man indeed:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevewool]

Jackie Stewart always stated in his opinion that, Juan Manuel Fangio was the greatest F1 driver ever. Once met Jackie Stewart at a Ford Dealership in Peterborough about 1980 was invited by the then Manager who lived next door to me at that time and Jackie Stewart was showing film of various races he had raced and one thing that I always remember was that he explained how important it was that an item as small as a matchstick on track could be so lethal on bends at high speed when driving on slick tyres he tried to explain what it felt like trying to control a car when driving over such tiny objects, all in all it was a great experience to meet him and listen to the amazing things he had to say about his F1 life, a very nice man indeed:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Try driving on ice it's even thinner then a match, and when that's on a bend well it can be trouble

[Steve.r]

It must have been great to meet a driving legend like JS.

I do take issue with people who say that this driver was the best of all time though. Agreed, that Fangio was great 'of his era', but there have been many greats.... of their own era. 'Success' can be measured in events won, world championships gained, points in a season, like Schumacher, Senna etc etc But all time best...?

[SimonH]

Flying back from Manila a couple of years ago I was in the Emirates lounge in Dubai, when I looked up I saw Sterling Moss and his wife sat opposite me. Did a double take but didn't want to disturb their privacy by saying hello.

[stevewool]

It must have been great to meet a driving legend like JS.

I do take issue with people who say that this driver was the best of all time though. Agreed, that Fangio was great 'of his era', but there have been many greats.... of their own era. 'Success' can be measured in events won, world championships gained, points in a season, like Schumacher, Senna etc etc But all time best...?

Yes you are right Steve,
At this moment in time I am the best driver around at where I work, but come tomorrow who knows who will take my place.
Let's take this a little further, my ex wife at the time was the best wife ever, but times move on and now her crown fits better on Emma's head, ok my head may fit better on a serving tray in her eyes, but do you get my drift :cwm3:

[Steve.r]

Yesssssssssss:icon_sorry:

[SimonH]

Yes you are right Steve,
At this moment in time I am the best driver around at where I work, but come tomorrow who knows who will take my place.
Let's take this a little further, my ex wife at the time was the best wife ever, but times move on and now her crown fits better on Emma's head, ok my head may fit better on a serving tray in her eyes, but do you get my drift :cwm3:

I know of some men who adorn a great big thumb print on their head :biggrin:

[stevewool]

I know of some men who adorn a great big thumb print on their head :biggrin:

Did you mean foot print:thumbsdown:

[Michael Parnham]

Flying back from Manila a couple of years ago I was in the Emirates lounge in Dubai, when I looked up I saw Sterling Moss and his wife sat opposite me. Did a double take but didn't want to disturb their privacy by saying hello.

Nice one:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Did you mean foot print:thumbsdown:

:laugher:Good one.

[Michael Parnham]

Austin Texas, Lewis qualified for Pole position, let's see if he can win his title back, look forward to this evenings race:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Seems Lewis had a very easy win, hope the same applies next time:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Steve.r]

a good win for Lewis

[grahamw48]

Looks like we're heading for a nail-biting end to the season... which has to be good. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I don't know why, but that Austin circuit does nowt for me, though it's probably challenging for the drivers. So many other great circuits in the States that could have been used. :anerikke:

[Michael Parnham]

Looks like we're heading for a nail-biting end to the season... which has to be good. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I don't know why, but that Austin circuit does nowt for me, though it's probably challenging for the drivers. So many other great circuits in the States that could have been used. :anerikke:

You should be back in the UK in time to watch the last race, is that correct?:Erm:

[grahamw48]

I don't think so Michael. Unless it's after Xmas. :Erm:

[Michael Parnham]

I don't think so Michael. Unless it's after Xmas. :Erm:

Of course, you're going for two months, forgot:Erm: hope you all enjoy the festive season together:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Thanks Michael.... same to you and yours too. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Lewis did it again at Brazil, well done Lewis:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Lewis did it again at Brazil, well done Lewis:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Thanks Michael :xxgrinning--00xx3:
I know we are both great Lewis H fans
I do hope he can get his head together and get the result I feel he deserves.

C'mon Lewis. :Jump:

In many ways it's largely in the hand of Nico, but I'm sure Lewis is feeling on top of the world from his Brazillian win

[Michael Parnham]

Thank you Peter, it seems there's only yourself and Graham interested apart from myself, I always thought most men took an interest in F1, yes I agree good luck to Lewis because for him to win now Nico has got to be lower than third position at the next race:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Arthur Little]

Thank you Peter, it seems there's only yourself and Graham interested apart from myself, I always thought most men took an interest in F1, yes I agree good luck to Lewis because for him to win now Nico has got to be lower than third position at the next race:xxgrinning--00xx3:

:icon_sorry:, Michael ... NOT me :nono-1-1: ... 'fraid I once had a lady friend who [seemed] more interested in the type of *Grand Prix you're referring to than the readily available 'F('n)1' of *mine! :bigcry:

So, as you can imagine :yeahthat: just wasn't on! :NoNo:

[stevewool]

I once was very interested, going to the British grand prix a few times, but like anything in life it changes, too much money, same old same, and then it becomes boring to a few, and I am afraid I am one of the few.
I am no expert at all about this but when the races was won on the track they was exciting times now its won on a computer and a pit stop.

[Rory]

It seems there's only yourself and Graham interested apart from myself, I always thought most men took an interest in F1

I am a total fan of F1, there are more of us out there you know. I only subscribe to the sky sports channels so i can watch all the Grand Prix races live. The BBC only have a handful of races a year that are live. You can not beat watching live racing.
I can see Steve's point about actually being at the circuit and watching the live racing, i have been there and a few things can spoil the day like the weather or missing most of the action as you can only see about an eighth of the circuit. I found that getting out and back on the A43 and then M1 used to be a major nightmare and being stuck in traffic for hours did not help the experience of the day.

Bring back manual transmission, that will sort out the men from the boys.

[stevewool]

We use to have the whole weekend at the circuit, it was fun if there was a gang of you, but like you say if it rained then it was crap for you but very exciting watching the cars,
It could turn out to either be a great weekend or a crap expensive weekend, what spoilt it too was when they stopped you doing the pit walk also.

[raynaputi]

Keith and I never miss a F1 race. We just don't post in the forum. :icon_lol: Superb drive from Max Verstappen. Pity his team messed up the pit stops again. He should've been 2nd. :doh

[Michael Parnham]

Max Verstappen is certainly the one to watch, he has really livened up F1 and I love it when he gets behind Nico:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Max Verstappen is certainly the one to watch, he has really livened up F1 and I love it when he gets behind Nico:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Hehehe
I agree Michael. We'll need to wait and see if he has technical ability or just bravado.
I hope it's ability. It's time for another :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Max Verstappen is certainly the one to watch, he has really livened up F1 and I love it when he gets behind Nico:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Hehehe
I agree Michael. We'll need to wait and see if he has technical ability or just bravado.
I hope it's ability. It's time for another :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

I just wish the cars didn't sound so rubbish... and all the same rubbish !

More exciting and better sounds on my Xbox !

Goodwood Festival of Speed done every couple of weeks would be heaven... watching all the oldies belting round, accompanied by blood-curdling noise. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

I just wish the cars didn't sound so rubbish... and all the same rubbish !

More exciting and better sounds on my Xbox !

Goodwood Festival of Speed done every couple of weeks would be heaven... watching all the oldies belting round, accompanied by blood-curdling noise. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I understand where you're coming from Graham and I agree with you, but I suppose it's all about progress in modern engineering:Erm:

[grahamw48]

I would want a bit more than that if I was paying a hundred quid for a ticket, or whatever it is now Michael. It's a spectator sport, not a blinkin technology exhibition. :NoNo:

[Michael Parnham]

I would want a bit more than that if I was paying a hundred quid for a ticket, or whatever it is now Michael. It's a spectator sport, not a blinkin technology exhibition. :NoNo:

Maybe in the not too distant future there will be electric cars:cwm25:

[stevewool]

I would want a bit more than that if I was paying a hundred quid for a ticket, or whatever it is now Michael. It's a spectator sport, not a blinkin technology exhibition. :NoNo:

And there is the problem,just like you say about the £100 we was paying that years ago if you wanted to go into the stands, Joe public pays through the nose for things like this it's all for the rich and corporate deals these days.

[stevewool]

The future is here today and has been for the last few years

[grahamw48]

They're already racing electric ones.

Each to their own, but I prefer noisy piston-power... and a bit of individualism... bearing in mind that it was the innovation of individuals like Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus Cars, that greatly contributed towards current open-wheel race car design... not a computer programme.

[Michael Parnham]

They're already racing electric ones.

Each to their own, but I prefer noisy piston-power... and a bit of individualism... bearing in mind that it was the innovation of individuals like Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus Cars, that greatly contributed towards current open-wheel race car design... not a computer programme.

Do you remember BRM of Bourne Lincolnshire Graham? If I remember rightly I'm sure that they built the type of car you would have liked, a V16 sports car, can't remember what model it was though:Erm:

[grahamw48]

Yes of course Michael.

The sound of that little (1500 cc ?) V16 is legendary.

Look for it on youtube. Pretty sure it has appeared at the Goodwood Festival of Speed a few times too. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[SimonH]

I have a W12 twin turbo for the weekend :wink:

[grahamw48]

Wow.... lucky man. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Bentley ?

[SimonH]

Wow.... lucky man. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Bentley ?

:xxgrinning--00xx3: Unfortunately it's the hideous Bentayga they're lending me :cwm25:

[Terpe]

:xxgrinning--00xx3: Unfortunately it's the hideous Bentayga they're lending me :cwm25:

I've seen one in the showroom here in NCR can't quite remember where.
Personally I quite liked the look of it from my window. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

I knew you were Simon Cowell ! :biggrin:

[Michael Parnham]

Well, wonders will never cease Nico Rosberg retired from F1 I wonder if Mercedes will replace him with Verstappen or Riccardo:Erm:

[grahamw48]

Wow... didn't see that coming. :Erm:

[jonnijon]

Jenson Button is my thoughts. He has been very vague about what he is going to do.

[grahamw48]

I think they'll go for one of the new talented youngsters. :smile: