Guests
25-09-2005, 15:06
Anyone watching this?
A bit of a manic first lap! smileys/smiley36.gif
A bit of a manic first lap! smileys/smiley36.gif
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Netherton Wolf
25-09-2005, 15:10
what sides it on??
Guests
25-09-2005, 15:13
SS1
Exactly the same cars for 25 countries.
GB are in 4th at the moment with Nelson Piquet's son in the lead.
I'm not usally a fan of the F1, its a little boring and predictable,
but this version of grand prix racing seems a lot more competetive.
Exactly the same cars for 25 countries.
GB are in 4th at the moment with Nelson Piquet's son in the lead.
I'm not usally a fan of the F1, its a little boring and predictable,
but this version of grand prix racing seems a lot more competetive.
28th March 1965
25-09-2005, 15:22
Did anybody check that crash out just , Verstappen off with the Italian team.....hope Verstappen is ok it looked well nasty....
28th March 1965
25-09-2005, 15:24
Did anybody check that crash out just , Verstappen off with the Italian team.....hope Verstappen is ok it looked well nasty....
Well they said Verstappen but it was actually the Lebanon dude.....he's ok though...
Well they said Verstappen but it was actually the Lebanon dude.....he's ok though...
thaibri
26-09-2005, 11:47
Watched it over here, the commentary we got was diabolical, I thought it was a bit boring, as soon as it finished watch Boro with my mate from Sunderland, far better for me.
Essex Wolf
26-09-2005, 12:09
Seems the same as F1 to me, a boring precession of cars that all go fast.
Pig
26-09-2005, 16:08
Nowhere near as good as F1.Lack of knowledge of F1, results in it's 'boring' tag. The level of performance from these carsborders on the unbelievable.
19th Holer
26-09-2005, 16:11
Nowhere near as good as F1.Lack of knowledge of F1, results in it's 'boring' tag. The level of performance from these carsborders on the unbelievable.
The only thing unbelievable is how many punters turn up and pay exortionate admission fees to watch a procession.
The only thing unbelievable is how many punters turn up and pay exortionate admission fees to watch a procession.
Pig
26-09-2005, 16:13
The only thing unbelievable is how many punters turn up and pay exortionate admission fees to watch a procession.
See what I mean?
See what I mean?
19th Holer
26-09-2005, 16:15
The only thing unbelievable is how many punters turn up and pay exortionate admission fees to watch a procession.
See what I mean?
To tell the truth I'd pay a fiver for a ticket as long as I had a restricted view smileys/smiley2.gif
See what I mean?
To tell the truth I'd pay a fiver for a ticket as long as I had a restricted view smileys/smiley2.gif
Essex Wolf
26-09-2005, 16:16
Nowhere near as good as F1.Lack of knowledge of F1, results in it's 'boring' tag. The level of performance from these carsborders on the unbelievable.
Each to their own Pig but I find F1 very boring whereas years ago I quite enjoyed it.
Each to their own Pig but I find F1 very boring whereas years ago I quite enjoyed it.
Deutsch Wolf
26-09-2005, 16:18
Strange how the "F1 is boring" mob have only come to the fore in the recent years where there's been no viable British challenge.....if Jenson Button were to win the first race of next season, interest would soar.
Pig
26-09-2005, 16:18
The only thing unbelievable is how many punters turn up and pay exortionate admission fees to watch a procession.
See what I mean?
To tell the truth I'd pay a fiver for a ticket as long as I had a restricted view smileys/smiley2.gif
How does this compare to when you pay £80 a round, and always have a restricted view of the green when you keep blasting it in the trees?
See what I mean?
To tell the truth I'd pay a fiver for a ticket as long as I had a restricted view smileys/smiley2.gif
How does this compare to when you pay £80 a round, and always have a restricted view of the green when you keep blasting it in the trees?
paddingtonwolf
26-09-2005, 16:19
the thing I enjoyed was the circuit - I so much prefer Brands Hatch to the dull monotony of Silverstone. If only it wasn't even more difficult to get into, surely the F1 GP would be at least shared again by now.
19th Holer
26-09-2005, 16:22
The only thing unbelievable is how many punters turn up and pay exortionate admission fees to watch a procession.
See what I mean?
To tell the truth I'd pay a fiver for a ticket as long as I had a restricted view smileys/smiley2.gif
How does this compare to when you pay £80 a round, and always have a restricted view of the green when you keep blasting it in the trees?
You've got the wrong bloke, try Dr Magnox smileys/smiley2.gif
See what I mean?
To tell the truth I'd pay a fiver for a ticket as long as I had a restricted view smileys/smiley2.gif
How does this compare to when you pay £80 a round, and always have a restricted view of the green when you keep blasting it in the trees?
You've got the wrong bloke, try Dr Magnox smileys/smiley2.gif
Pig
26-09-2005, 16:22
Nowhere near as good as F1.Lack of knowledge of F1, results in it's 'boring' tag. The level of performance from these carsborders on the unbelievable.
Each to their own Pig but I find F1 very boring whereas years ago I quite enjoyed it.
The only way anyone can possibly make a comment like that Essex, is if you've always watched Grand Prix LIVE, and have never seen one on TV.Watching LIVEnow, is arguably more boring than previously. Watching on TV, is undoubtedly more interesting than previously.
Each to their own Pig but I find F1 very boring whereas years ago I quite enjoyed it.
The only way anyone can possibly make a comment like that Essex, is if you've always watched Grand Prix LIVE, and have never seen one on TV.Watching LIVEnow, is arguably more boring than previously. Watching on TV, is undoubtedly more interesting than previously.
Pig
26-09-2005, 16:24
You've got the wrong bloke, try Dr Magnox smileys/smiley2.gif
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Essex Wolf
26-09-2005, 16:29
Nowhere near as good as F1.Lack of knowledge of F1, results in it's 'boring' tag. The level of performance from these carsborders on the unbelievable.
Each to their own Pig but I find F1 very boring whereas years ago I quite enjoyed it.
The only way anyone can possibly make a comment like that Essex, is if you've always watched Grand Prix LIVE, and have never seen one on TV.Watching LIVEnow, is arguably more boring than previously. Watching on TV, is undoubtedly more interesting than previously.
Sorry mate I just don't agree. I've only ever been to three live GP's but watched lots on the TV and nowadays I just find it boring.More often than not whoever has the lead after the first few laps ends up the winner, unless the car blows up, speed and number of pit stops dominates much of what goes on thereafter and the best cars win more often than not.Little chance of a shock result as such.
Bit like Chelsea really.
Each to their own Pig but I find F1 very boring whereas years ago I quite enjoyed it.
The only way anyone can possibly make a comment like that Essex, is if you've always watched Grand Prix LIVE, and have never seen one on TV.Watching LIVEnow, is arguably more boring than previously. Watching on TV, is undoubtedly more interesting than previously.
Sorry mate I just don't agree. I've only ever been to three live GP's but watched lots on the TV and nowadays I just find it boring.More often than not whoever has the lead after the first few laps ends up the winner, unless the car blows up, speed and number of pit stops dominates much of what goes on thereafter and the best cars win more often than not.Little chance of a shock result as such.
Bit like Chelsea really.
Markwolf
26-09-2005, 16:29
To be honest i used to be a big F1 fan, and i understand the technical side, but there is a severe lack of personality and flair in the sport. The cars are too sterile. Too many driver aids, semi auto gearboxes, traction control make the cars almost idiot proof. Drivers who should be nowhere near an F1 grid bumbling around getting in everyones way. I for one, would be delighted to see Valentino Rossi in the sport, today on the BBC website states that Ferrari want him to make his F1 bow in 2007.
I found it laughable that Pat Symonds has remarked Alonso is as good as Schumacher. Im no fan of the spoon chinned one, but Alonso's championship was won with a combination of great consistency and superb reliability. Im not taking anything away from him. It is a wonderful achievement, but i think the praise has been a bit gushing, especially as a 'great'. Time will tell whether he might be. Raikkonen, in my opinion is the faster driver, but was let down by his McLaren on countless occassions. Ferrari were woeful, perhaps complacent to rest on their laurels and it backfired badly this year.
And im not even gonna comment on the A1 series until i've watched it. Pig, this 'power boost' thingy (very americanised), is it nitrous injection, or just special mapping on the ECU? The way it sounds is nitrous, but can only be used once.
Sorry for waffling. smileys/smiley1.gif
I found it laughable that Pat Symonds has remarked Alonso is as good as Schumacher. Im no fan of the spoon chinned one, but Alonso's championship was won with a combination of great consistency and superb reliability. Im not taking anything away from him. It is a wonderful achievement, but i think the praise has been a bit gushing, especially as a 'great'. Time will tell whether he might be. Raikkonen, in my opinion is the faster driver, but was let down by his McLaren on countless occassions. Ferrari were woeful, perhaps complacent to rest on their laurels and it backfired badly this year.
And im not even gonna comment on the A1 series until i've watched it. Pig, this 'power boost' thingy (very americanised), is it nitrous injection, or just special mapping on the ECU? The way it sounds is nitrous, but can only be used once.
Sorry for waffling. smileys/smiley1.gif
Hereford Wolf
26-09-2005, 16:31
Mmmm..fast traffic. Is this a sport ?
Pig
26-09-2005, 16:50
Pig, this 'power boost' thingy (very americanised), is it nitrous injection, or just special mapping on the ECU? The way it sounds is nitrous, but can only be used once.
I was under the impression the extra 30 bhp ran on a timer after being pressed, then stopped, and couldn't be used again till after another certain time span?I read it was nitrous.
I was under the impression the extra 30 bhp ran on a timer after being pressed, then stopped, and couldn't be used again till after another certain time span?I read it was nitrous.
Wombourne Wolf
26-09-2005, 18:31
I only watched the first half hour to see Georgie (that sounds a bit Dartfordwolfdoesnt it smileys/smiley9.gif)
astraltrader
26-09-2005, 19:29
Strange how the "F1 is boring" mob have only come to the fore in the recent years where there's been no viable British challenge.....if Jenson Button were to win the first race of next season, interest would soar.
Not true DW - I have been into most forms of motor-racing for years
- the increase in numbers of people thinking F1 is boring has been a factor for the past 10+ years. There are numerous reasons that have caused this - of which by far the 2 biggest are:
1. Tracks have been mutilated to cut drastically down on the possibility of over-taking -many classic tracks that have not/could not complied are no longer visited by F1.
2. The number of serious crashes in F1 [those that cause serious injury or death] has reduced by 95+% over the past 25 years.
Also the sooner Ecclestone goes - the better!
Not true DW - I have been into most forms of motor-racing for years
- the increase in numbers of people thinking F1 is boring has been a factor for the past 10+ years. There are numerous reasons that have caused this - of which by far the 2 biggest are:
1. Tracks have been mutilated to cut drastically down on the possibility of over-taking -many classic tracks that have not/could not complied are no longer visited by F1.
2. The number of serious crashes in F1 [those that cause serious injury or death] has reduced by 95+% over the past 25 years.
Also the sooner Ecclestone goes - the better!
The Bear
26-09-2005, 21:12
There is NO WAY you can compare Alonso to Schumacher. Alonso is not even in the same league never mind close to him.
astraltrader
26-09-2005, 21:14
I didn`t think anyone was comparing Alonso with Schuie...
Markwolf
26-09-2005, 21:21
I didn`t think anyone was comparing Alonso with Schuie...
His chief engineer said that!
His chief engineer said that!
Captainwolf
27-09-2005, 00:12
Seems the same as F1 to me, a boring precession of
cars that all go fast.
A bit like the M11 too. smileys/smiley2.gif
cars that all go fast.
A bit like the M11 too. smileys/smiley2.gif
Captainwolf
27-09-2005, 00:14
the thing I enjoyed was the circuit - I so much
prefer Brands Hatch to the dull monotony of Silverstone.$ If only it wasn't
even more difficult to get into, surely the F1 GP would be at least shared
again by now.
Just 15 minutes from my house. smileys/smiley1.gif
prefer Brands Hatch to the dull monotony of Silverstone.$ If only it wasn't
even more difficult to get into, surely the F1 GP would be at least shared
again by now.
Just 15 minutes from my house. smileys/smiley1.gif
