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03-13-2019, 09:53 PM
#3402
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Man, that's a bummer, and WAY too young (only 5 years my senior). I expect the impact to F1 will not be fully appreciated until after a race or two. I think he was still race director for all the F1 events.
Have a good one (because you never know when we'll be called home),
Mike
Have a good one (because you never know when we'll be called home),
Mike
03-14-2019, 12:59 AM
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Oh... I'm definitely shocked...
This season is going to be special in more ways than one. This is not a good start, special mood at Melbourne.
I have the impression that I have always known this Charlie on whom everything was based, protective angel for some, demon and executioner for others, he was already in F1 under Brabham with Bernie, that's when he became one of the key men of the Bernie system, pillar of safety and regulation, a page in the history of F1 is turning. A man I wonder who will replace him overnight in Melbourne....
Despite my reproaches about the consequences of Sutil's accident at Suzuka, Jules Bianchi, his job was anything but relaxing and easy, I had a deep respect.
Adieu Charlie, God is waiting you. RIP
This season is going to be special in more ways than one. This is not a good start, special mood at Melbourne.
I have the impression that I have always known this Charlie on whom everything was based, protective angel for some, demon and executioner for others, he was already in F1 under Brabham with Bernie, that's when he became one of the key men of the Bernie system, pillar of safety and regulation, a page in the history of F1 is turning. A man I wonder who will replace him overnight in Melbourne....
Despite my reproaches about the consequences of Sutil's accident at Suzuka, Jules Bianchi, his job was anything but relaxing and easy, I had a deep respect.
Adieu Charlie, God is waiting you. RIP
03-14-2019, 02:23 AM
#3404
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Whiting might be pretty difficult to replace.
He was almost always right and didn't play favorites.
And for those listing top qualifiers: you guys need to stop smoking so much herb.
Ya all ain't even close...
He was almost always right and didn't play favorites.
And for those listing top qualifiers: you guys need to stop smoking so much herb.
Ya all ain't even close...
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03-14-2019, 05:45 AM
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Very high reactivity of the FIA.
Michael Masi, one of Charlie's 2 assistant race directors, is immediately appointed as the replacement. He will hold all three of Charlie's positions. Masi will later be replaced in the position he previously held, but the FIA has not yet communicated on this subject at this time. So the Australian GP can begin.
Michael Masi, one of Charlie's 2 assistant race directors, is immediately appointed as the replacement. He will hold all three of Charlie's positions. Masi will later be replaced in the position he previously held, but the FIA has not yet communicated on this subject at this time. So the Australian GP can begin.
03-14-2019, 06:01 AM
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- Distance to the first turn : 248.5m
- Length of the pitlane : 280.7m
- Time to stop at the pits : 20,953sec (fastest stop in 2018)
- Fuel consumption per lap : 1.89kg (average 2019: 1.86kg)
- Camber limits imposed: 3.75° at the front and 2.00° at the rear
- Winners since the pole position in the last 10 editions: 3
- Victory from the furthest position on the grid: 11th
- Winner's strategy in 2018: A stop
- Overtaking without DRS in 2018: 1
- Overtaking with DRS in 2018: 4
- Possibility of safety car : 80%.
03-14-2019, 08:01 AM
#3408
And we'll all find out on Saturday. I have no idea, so I'm not even going to throw out a guess. My money is on Vettel for pole though.
Driver's thoughts from the Press Conference:
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03-14-2019, 12:25 PM
#3409
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I finished up the Netflix series Drive to Survive last night. 
Sainz says it has had a positive impact for him:
http://gptoday.com/full_story/view/6...etflix_series/
Grosjean OK with Steiner talking bad about him during the first half of 2018 in the film:
http://gptoday.com/full_story/view/6...eries_slating/
Sainz says it has had a positive impact for him:
http://gptoday.com/full_story/view/6...etflix_series/
Grosjean OK with Steiner talking bad about him during the first half of 2018 in the film:
http://gptoday.com/full_story/view/6...eries_slating/
03-14-2019, 01:51 PM
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03-14-2019, 01:57 PM
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1) Hamilton
2) Vettel
3) Botas
4) Maxoo
5) Leclerc
6 on ) got no idea.
RIP Charlie. The cool head on the grid, pretty big shoes to fill.
Now, if it's OK with everyone... I think I'll go out and smoke some herb!
2) Vettel
3) Botas
4) Maxoo
5) Leclerc
6 on ) got no idea.
RIP Charlie. The cool head on the grid, pretty big shoes to fill.
Now, if it's OK with everyone... I think I'll go out and smoke some herb!
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03-14-2019, 02:19 PM
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2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
C6 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019
Does anyone here subscribe to F1 TV? Is it worth it?
https://www.formula1.com/en/subscribe-to-f1-tv.html#en
https://www.formula1.com/en/subscribe-to-f1-tv.html#en
03-14-2019, 04:14 PM
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hé les gars ( hey guys),
who's going to watch EL1 and 2? here I'm going to wake up at 2 am !!! I'm going to bed to make sure I can wake up. East coast, it should be 8pm I guess...
who's going to watch EL1 and 2? here I'm going to wake up at 2 am !!! I'm going to bed to make sure I can wake up. East coast, it should be 8pm I guess...
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03-14-2019, 06:59 PM
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That makes me smile! Thinking back to the Mansell/Prost/Senna years, when I'd get up at 4:30 to watch races from Europe, and hope they didn't preempt it for a high school badminton game.
I normally don't watch the practices, but it's on at a reasonable time, and I need a fix.
03-14-2019, 10:59 PM
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No conclusions yet, but lessons learned.
Lewis is still called Hamilton, surprise, for me, Le Clerc is very close to V4, 36 thousandths. The Honda works well, even at STR. Alfa is there but Renault P10 and P17, electronic issue for Hulk. Williams very far away. Ham V 26 laps, the 2 Féfé each 18, Bobo 29.
The first three don't let go. FP1 2019 faster than 2018.