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[yg60m]

Maybe not but it cost them a few places on the grid

[McLaren4eVa]

Originally Posted by 5vz-fe Originally Posted by McLaren4eVa Originally Posted by 5vz-fe Originally Posted by Martin Whitmarsh ...I believe that we (McLaren) will beat Ferrari over the course of the year, even at our current performance level. We need to lift our performance level to beat Renault.... http://www.planet-f1.com/News/Story_...178741,00.html Yeah, ur performance level will beat Ferrari, but not reliability (maybe I shouldn't say that given the engine problems Ferrari had the previous races) I struggle to remember the last time the mercedes engine failed in the past four races, I do however quite clearly remember the 4 engines that failed on the ferrari, 4 engines failed...but none during a race

True but i can't recall last year a mclaren blowing up in race it usually only happened in practice didnt even happen in qualifying. They had around 6 enigine failures throughout the season but none in the race. Besides kimi imo drives better and way more aggressive driving from a shit grid position. But 4 in one race that is pretty pathetic i think you'll agree. If mercedes could completely redesign their engine for more power and reliability during winter then why couldn'y ferrari solve a problem for which they new the cause. Bearing in mind they've been testing the v8 since the last season.

[bmagni]

Ferrari offers 2 more years to Schumi

Ferrari has given Michael Schumacher a contract for two more years and included an opt-out claise if he wins another title before the deal is up, German newspaper Bild has reported. The newspaper says that Schumacher has been offered a salary of 35 million Euros per season - thought to be the same as his current deal. Schumacher is expected to decide on his future by June. His camp has meanwhile dismissed the Bild report as 'pure speculation'

and Trulli mad at Schumi

After the San Marino Grand Prix Jarno Trulli slammed Michael Schumacher for blocking him in qualifying. According to Trulli, who was in a flying lap, Schumacher blocked him causing Trulli's tyres to lose the heat. Trulli explained: "Michael blocked me. I was just starting my flying lap when he came out of the pitlane and hindered me by keeping me behind him for the entire lap." He continued telling Gazzetta dello Sport: "Because of this the temperature of my tyres dropped, so I had to do my flying lap on tyres that weren't 100%." "I'm pretty sure he did it on purpose as he was watching his mirrors during that lap. I don't understand why he would have behaved like this." "He will have to pay for it some day though," Trulli said. "I won't kick him out of the race but if he ends up behind me I will block him too."

"If he ends up behind me I will block him too" - yeah cause of lapping not cause Trulli will ever be in a higher position

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by bmagni Ferrari offers 2 more years to Schumi Ferrari has given Michael Schumacher a contract for two more years and included an opt-out claise if he wins another title before the deal is up, German newspaper Bild has reported. The newspaper says that Schumacher has been offered a salary of 35 million Euros per season - thought to be the same as his current deal. Schumacher is expected to decide on his future by June. His camp has meanwhile dismissed the Bild report as 'pure speculation' and Trulli mad at Schumi After the San Marino Grand Prix Jarno Trulli slammed Michael Schumacher for blocking him in qualifying. According to Trulli, who was in a flying lap, Schumacher blocked him causing Trulli's tyres to lose the heat. Trulli explained: "Michael blocked me. I was just starting my flying lap when he came out of the pitlane and hindered me by keeping me behind him for the entire lap." He continued telling Gazzetta dello Sport: "Because of this the temperature of my tyres dropped, so I had to do my flying lap on tyres that weren't 100%." "I'm pretty sure he did it on purpose as he was watching his mirrors during that lap. I don't understand why he would have behaved like this." "He will have to pay for it some day though," Trulli said. "I won't kick him out of the race but if he ends up behind me I will block him too." "If he ends up behind me I will block him too" - yeah cause of lapping not cause Trulli will ever be in a higher position

when was the last time Truli was actually fast...? With Renault; but he had reliability issues then.

about the MS 86.6 million/70 m 3uros...

i wonder if it will come down to Michael wanting to drive some of his old loves again; that he hasn't driven since what, 96, or 97?

[RAMMIUS]

Finally that trouble maker is out

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=35759

[ZfrkS62]

Originally Posted by RAMMIUS Finally that trouble maker is out http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=35759

it's about god damn time! That slow little fucker was liable to kill someone!

[DeMoN]

Originally Posted by 5vz-fe Originally Posted by McLaren4eVa Originally Posted by 5vz-fe Originally Posted by Martin Whitmarsh ...I believe that we (McLaren) will beat Ferrari over the course of the year, even at our current performance level. We need to lift our performance level to beat Renault.... http://www.planet-f1.com/News/Story_...178741,00.html Yeah, ur performance level will beat Ferrari, but not reliability (maybe I shouldn't say that given the engine problems Ferrari had the previous races) I struggle to remember the last time the mercedes engine failed in the past four races, I do however quite clearly remember the 4 engines that failed on the ferrari, Not that Ferrari needed in-race engine failure as they had good spinning drivers that did the job. 4 engines failed...but none during a race

[DeMoN]

wow I love JW, you guys are so up to date with stuff. My friends and I were having a blast with Ide. Everytime a good driver passed by Ide, we all looked close to see if he would pull a Kamikaze intention. Guess no mor laughin at F1 huh? Except when McLaren beats Ferrari lol.

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by Ronin005 all of you may laugh but i would of love to see how you all would of done had you been thrown into a F1 seat with little to no experience with F1 and how would you do.

the point is that wouldn't happen. people dont just get a drive in F1...

we all know the Japanese have a strange culture...

[SFDMALEX]

Originally Posted by Ronin005 all of you may laugh but i would of love to see how you all would of done had you been thrown into a F1 seat with little to no experience with F1 and how would you do. come on, im waiting for all you internet F1 drivers to come out of the wood work now!! and lets not forget that the team doesn't have anywhere close to the best equipment!!

I honestly trully believe I would do just fine.

Simply would have to adjust to the sheer speed and the physical aspect of it...But considering I walk around in "can box tomorrow" form and I have no problem with the most darring of rollercoaster I think Id be ok.

Im not talking top drivers here but I would certainly do on par or better then Ide.

[SFDMALEX]

Originally Posted by Ronin005 dont kid your self, though nothing wrong with dreaming of a dream!!

:roll: whatever mate

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by Ronin005 Originally Posted by nthfinity Originally Posted by Ronin005 all of you may laugh but i would of love to see how you all would of done had you been thrown into a F1 seat with little to no experience with F1 and how would you do. the point is that wouldn't happen. people dont just get a drive in F1... we all know the Japanese have a strange culture... well, he did win one championship and didnt do to bad in other series's he has raced in. ofcourse im sure there are plenty of other reasons as to why he was picked.

he is japanese; and had a working relationship with the guys at Super Agari?
he is the only other Japanese guy who is willing to try F1... and not some "We drive for you" electronics...
Ide has some serious backers to buy his F1 drive?

since he's even 2-3 seconds slower per lap then Sato... honestly... what does that really mean... and he isn't closing in on Sato either.

the racing world works on money, then talent. how many gentlman drivers actually win races? how many do they compete in?

[DeMoN]

Originally Posted by Ronin005 all of you may laugh but i would of love to see how you all would of done had you been thrown into a F1 seat with little to no experience with F1 and how would you do. come on, im waiting for all you internet F1 drivers to come out of the wood work now!! and lets not forget that the team doesn't have anywhere close to the best equipment!!

I'd probablly crash, but I'd make sure I had a nice time doing it.

[DeMoN]

Man that F1 rejects site, how harsh they are lol. Funny web.

[black_magician]

its about damn time "ReJ" got the ejection seat.