That metaphor is fantastic! But seriously, I think the FIA needs to change, but lets not forget some things: 1) Without Max Mosely and Bernie Ecclestone, there would be NO F1. Balestre would have done away with it. 2) Max and Bernie arnt "businessmen." They have worked in F1 most of their working lives So what would you all do? If we can think of a viable replacement for the FIA/Maxby Red Sam - F1
what was unique/what first in f1 history was there in the results of the british grand prix 2003 qualifying? I dunno.... first time someone qualified on pole having gone out first in that session?? Did Rubens do that?by Red Sam - F1
i back up my statement on Brundle by the fact that michael schumacher now refuses to speak to brundle on the grid after brundle slagged him off I think that says more about Schumachers inability to accept criticism than Brundles supposed commentry technique.by Red Sam - F1
Im 20, full time student studying European Politics at University of Kent - 2nd Yearby Red Sam - Off-Topic
Name: Sam Russell Age: 20 Location: Canterbury, Kent Sex: Male Occupation: Student of European Politics, 2nd Year Favourite game/game series: GP3 Favourite F1 team: McLaren Favourite driver: Rubinho! Favourite book: Michael Heseltine, the Autobiography Favourite movie: The Naked Gun films Favourite food: FishFingers! Favourite band(s): Elton John, U2 Favourite song(s): The One, Elton John Fby Red Sam - Off-Topic
Over the limit?? IMHO: Sato----<LIMIT>-----Massa Massa is just over the limit, imo. Sato brought himself back the right side of it with BAR testing, but considering that Massa has been testing with Ferrari, he seems not to have changed at all! You will not be a WDC if you go off the track 3-4 times each race, even if you are fast!by Red Sam - F1
I reckon it is Rubens Bedroom! I think Jean Todt forces Rubens to sleep in it to condition him into being in awe at the sight of Michael - no team orders necessary!by Red Sam - F1
Yer man from the thin blue line, still can't think of his name: Nigel Mansell As the only one with a moustache in The Thin Blue Line who looks anything vaguely like Mansell, I assume you mean Detective Inspector Derek Grimm, played if im not mistaken by David Haig. Good choice - fits in well with both the moustache and the attitude problemby Red Sam - F1
I personally think that it is an insult to mention Mazzacane in a positive relation to Fangio. Saying that, it is also insulting to mention Mazzacane in a positive relation to anyone! But this has meant that Emerson Fittipaldi has lost some of my respect - i really didnt think that a former F1 WDC would have to stoop as low as to say these things!by Red Sam - Off-Topic
From Autosport.com Gaston Mazzacane is close to a deal to race for Emerson Fittipaldi's new team in the Champ Car World Series. The Argentine's manager, Jacques Kremer, has established the basis of a contract, with confirmation of the former F1 driver's switch to Champ Car possible at the official launch of the 2004 Championship at Long Beach on Monday, March 8. Fittipaldi, whby Red Sam - Off-Topic
Family Guy is indeed the best animated thing made in the world ever!!! They are making a fourth series right now, due to the number of complaints after they cancelled it after 3 series. There will also be a Family Guy movie - known plot so far is that Stewie finds out that he is homosexual and goes on a journey to 'discover himself' Excited!!!!!by Red Sam - Off-Topic
3rd driver? As Zsolt doesnt seem to be able to afford to drive a hire car right now, who'd bet against Bas driving before the end of the season? 2nd half maybe? Or maybe it would be good if Minardi could get publicity by doing it Ligier 95(?), Brundle, Suzuki style, and share the car for each alternate weekend - that way maximum publicity for Bas and Zsolt over two consecutive weekends! Jby Red Sam - F1
ayazyounis, I think the reason you cannot buy tobacco sponsored clothing is because of British, and I assume by extension EU law, that says that marketed products are banned from promoting smoking (i think) Also, there is an agreement that 'toys' cannot have tobacco on them, hence the F1 scale models by mattel and the like are not liveried up fully - even if it is debatable if an F1 scby Red Sam - F1
Commentary on Rosset @ Monaco 1998 (from memory): Murray: Some people are debating whether Rosset has the skill to be in F1 Martin: Its a short debate, Murray Classic!by Red Sam - F1
Button did indeed - Trulli, his team mate for the next year, if Im not mistaken (they then clashed again at the US GP!) Either way, people are entitled to their opinion, but the logic of their argument fails as time goes on. Opinions are respected more when it has to do with contemporary F1, rather than digging up something from years ago.by Red Sam - F1
It is worth noting that Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone are both ex-racers, turned team bosses, that then became involved in the way their sport is run. They are not just businessman off the street!by Red Sam - F1
He has bought the drive, but he is good. He has done well in previous F1 tests and F3000. He was German F3 champion too. He is good for Jordan, a mix of talent and money. Tbh I think he was the best they could get for what they needed. I see him as a Christian Klien - a good young talent in F1 on money, but who has had the chance to prove himself a little more before moving to F1by Red Sam - F1
Perhaps it was stupid of him to admit that he has braked for his brother in the past. That was a stupid thing to say - true or not. I presume Frank and Patrick will not be pleased. TBH I really hope Ralf goes elsewhere after this year, I think there are better drivers that can do a much better job for half the money. GO Webber and Button for Williams 2005by Red Sam - F1
Because Italy is the only country in the EU to define motor racing accidents as road traffic accidents, meaning that with this new law I guess they could arrest people immediatly. God forbid anything like what happened 10 years ago happens again this year, it is possible that people could be prosicuted instantaoniously under road traffic laws combined with the new law, rather than protracted negby Red Sam - F1
No, Rockingham, North Carolina, im im not mistaken. Definatly not the English Rockingham thoby Red Sam - Off-Topic
one day, you'll be sick of biscuits, and you'll look at that and it will make you sick!!!by Red Sam - F1
I see it, but mine is still cooler :P I dont deny it! But I had my pic waiting to use for a while now, just havent got round to learning how to put it on! Thanks to Vader and Ellis for their help!by Red Sam - Off-Topic
are you able to see it now? If not, I imagine that these free website things i keep trying to use arnt what they cracked up to be.....by Red Sam - Off-Topic
Pole for Monza 2004? Rubens - At 'home' - For the critical advantage in the title fight Schumacher 20th - In his Minardi Kimi, Montoya and Rubens to cross line closely after a hard fought race - Rubinho winsby Red Sam - F1
Thanks Vader! From what I can see, it works well, within size too as far as I can know! Cheers again for your help! Red Samby Red Sam - Off-Topic
Cheers! I will get on to that in the next day or so!by Red Sam - Off-Topic
Hey guys! How do I get a picture in my sig, and what are the rules surrounding them? Pls be nice - I have the computing capacity of a small lemonby Red Sam - Off-Topic
The company is called VW-Audi: they own, amongst others, VW, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Skoda and Seat. Anyways, my car has to be a Fiat Multipla! Would outdrag all your Caterhams and Lotus' anyday!!!by Red Sam - Off-Topic