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by Collieafc
21 Dec 2009, 02:53
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Your Top 10 Drivers
Replies: 124
Views: 6789

Re: Your Top 10 Drivers

The top 10 doesnt surprise me. I would agree with it
by Collieafc
21 Dec 2009, 02:49
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Why are we waiting......
Replies: 22
Views: 1312

Re: Why are we waiting......

Unless you count Prosts Sabbatical, I can only think of Lauda
by Collieafc
20 Dec 2009, 18:45
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Nick Heidfeld Unlikely To Find Drive In 2010??
Replies: 19
Views: 1374

Re: Nick Heidfeld Unlikely To Find Drive In 2010??

watka wrote:However, he has been incredibly unlucky in his career.


Maybe a bit, especially his 1st season, but as the F1 saying goes, "You make your own luck"

More so in the long term
by Collieafc
20 Dec 2009, 01:59
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Formula 1 Word Association Game
Replies: 3004
Views: 149846

Re: Formula 1 Word Association Game

the hell? Austria, not Austrailia!

If its Austria:, A1 Ring
If its Austrailia: Gary Brabham
by Collieafc
20 Dec 2009, 01:49
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Why are we waiting......
Replies: 22
Views: 1312

Re: Why are we waiting......

I also bring up my Bernie theory again:

Collieafc wrote:Why am I getting that Bernie will as ever have a hand in all this and is deliberately trying to lengthen it? Seeing as it makes sure F1 is talked about, over the end season...
by Collieafc
20 Dec 2009, 01:48
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: F1Rejects Gathering?
Replies: 153
Views: 21964

Re: F1Rejects Gathering?

Just cos women dont understand manly pursuits like F1
by Collieafc
20 Dec 2009, 01:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Nick Heidfeld Unlikely To Find Drive In 2010??
Replies: 19
Views: 1374

Re: Nick Heidfeld Unlikely To Find Drive In 2010??

Captain Hammer wrote:If Heidfeld doesn't ake it, I for one won't be heartbroken.


Agreed. Sorry, but he is the prime example of the automated driver who lacks any passion. He was unfortunate in his first season with Prost, had a decent second season, but thats it. Wheres the passion?
by Collieafc
18 Dec 2009, 16:56
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Formula 1 Word Association Game
Replies: 3004
Views: 149846

Re: Formula 1 Word Association Game

autograph (i got his! :D )
by Collieafc
18 Dec 2009, 16:48
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: F1Rejects Gathering?
Replies: 153
Views: 21964

Re: F1Rejects Gathering?

Many Blue Flags wrote:Maybe everyone goes to their own race, but just has a big F1 Rejects banner they hold up in the crowd in case the TV cameras see it,


Id be up for that! More so if it was some sort of hilarious slogan
by Collieafc
18 Dec 2009, 16:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: No Turkish GP after 2010?
Replies: 26
Views: 1621

Re: No Turkish GP after 2010?

I don't suppose there's any chance of a USGP @ Laguna Seca? Sadly, there really isn't If there was, Kobayashi would win, as he would be the only one with enough guts to do the corkscrew Shame as Turkey is the only Tilke track thats somewhat ok, but at the same time, empty grandstands look embassasi...
by Collieafc
18 Dec 2009, 16:36
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Japanese F1 Driver Rescued.
Replies: 18
Views: 3030

Re: Japanese F1 Driver Rescued.

I hope his companions are ok too
by Collieafc
18 Dec 2009, 07:15
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: F1Rejects Gathering?
Replies: 153
Views: 21964

Re: F1Rejects Gathering?

Well, I know for a fact I will be at Silverstone.
by Collieafc
18 Dec 2009, 07:13
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Formula 1 Word Association Game
Replies: 3004
Views: 149846

Re: Formula 1 Word Association Game

Ostritch racing
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 21:52
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2010 Driver Market
Replies: 828
Views: 76587

Re: 2010 Driver Market

Phoenix wrote:
Collieafc wrote:Besides, Kubica got more podiums than JV did in 2006

Did Villeneuve finish in the podium in 2006?


No. Kubica did, although it was his only points finish. The highest single finish JV got was 6th
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 21:40
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Formula 1 Word Association Game
Replies: 3004
Views: 149846

Re: Formula 1 Word Association Game

Christian Danner
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 21:34
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2010 Driver Market
Replies: 828
Views: 76587

Re: 2010 Driver Market

As for JV, I just point to the statistic that he never led a single lap after 1997...

Besides, Kubica got more podiums than JV did in 2006, and was only 1 point short, despite doing less races, and JV having 9 years of experience...
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 21:28
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Best season of the last decade.
Replies: 24
Views: 1932

Re: Best season of the last decade.

2006, as you saw all sides, good and bad, of Schumi in the one season. The season started predictable but then got really close and exciting towards the end (China comes to mind) But maybe I am being too biased here. I would certainly agree with 2003, as the title was truely open for quite some time...
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 15:24
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2010 Driver Market
Replies: 828
Views: 76587

Re: 2010 Driver Market

I hope someone goes for Grosjean. He was very bad this year, but was thrown in in very difficult circumstances and deserves a proper shot. It'd be sad if his only go at F1 was that miserable effort, I think with a bit of testing he could do okay. For me, he's not special. He's too average. With so ...
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 12:31
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Formula 1 Word Association Game
Replies: 3004
Views: 149846

Re: Formula 1 Word Association Game

Monza Gorilla (cant remember the guys name)
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 12:30
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: What's the worst finish in an F1 race?
Replies: 31
Views: 4592

Re: What's the worst finish in an F1 race?

It just seemed like 2nd place was cursed in that race. From engine failures to crashing into the pit wall...
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 12:26
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Rumour - Renault team to become .... PRODRIVE!!!
Replies: 109
Views: 7958

Re: Rumour - Renault team to become .... PRODRIVE!!!

Can someone please explain to me the constant negativity regarding USF1? Or, the cruel but also somewhat true answer. Many Europeans like to mock the Americans, and see USF1 as an F1 extension to the American stereotype Sort of like Michael Andretti in team form, really (I dont mean to take any per...
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 12:12
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Lewis / Button
Replies: 30
Views: 1667

Re: Lewis / Button

Tealy wrote:
kostas22 wrote:I'm hedging my bets on 7 minutes into the first race weekend.


I will be astonished if it takes that long. Surely the infighting will appear at the pre-season tests. Or perhaps at the car launch.


I can see them fighting over whose glass of bubbly appears to have more in it than the other...
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 12:09
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Kobayashi To Sauber!
Replies: 102
Views: 5760

Re: Kobayashi To Sauber!

That's kinda the point though isn't it? Many people hate Hamilton because of the fanboyism built around him and I bet a lot less would hate him if it wasn't there. I'll admit to that. But I gained some respect for him this year as once he stopped grumbling and got on with it, when he showed in the ...
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 01:19
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Question about 1950-1960 Indy 500 drivers...
Replies: 12
Views: 2477

Re: Question about 1950-1960 Indy 500 drivers...

Sorry. I dint know somebody had resurrected it. I just seen it as newly posted and presumed it was new :?
by Collieafc
17 Dec 2009, 01:14
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Kobayashi To Sauber!
Replies: 102
Views: 5760

Re: Kobayashi To Sauber!

Japanese former Toyota driver Kamui Kobayashi has signed to race for Sauber in 2010. Full story: Turun Sanomat (Finnish) m I just wanted to share this wonderful news. Learn to read. It says he is "in talks with", not "has signed". This story has warmed my heart coming into the c...
by Collieafc
16 Dec 2009, 18:03
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Question about 1950-1960 Indy 500 drivers...
Replies: 12
Views: 2477

Re: Question about 1950-1960 Indy 500 drivers...

I know Jim Clark won the Indy 500, but by then, it didnt count towards F1
by Collieafc
16 Dec 2009, 15:11
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: What's the worst finish in an F1 race?
Replies: 31
Views: 4592

Re: What's the worst finish in an F1 race?

This brings to mind another interesting subjects: Lapped drivers that have scored points! Let's talk about that. Wasn't there a race somewhere in the 2000s where Michael Schumacher lapped the entire field?? Adelaide 1995, where Damon Hill lapped the two other podium finishers... twice! Damn you bea...
by Collieafc
16 Dec 2009, 14:19
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: A Christmas Thread
Replies: 90
Views: 5086

Re: A Christmas Thread

"McScrooge" - Bernie Ecclestone First Ghost - Max Mosely (former "business" partner, "died" after that nazi scandal) Ghost Of Christmas Past - Ayrton Senna Ghost Of Christmas Present - Martin Brundle (remember the Indy-gate interview?) Ghost Of Christmas Future - Ron De...
by Collieafc
16 Dec 2009, 14:10
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: The Bet of the Century
Replies: 42
Views: 3225

Re: The Bet of the Century

I heard this too. Its nice to have some light-heartedness like this in F1 from time to time, especially now, after nearly a decade with faceless manufacturer team suits and drivers to match (to which the only "joking" thing ever done was Ron Dennis with a water pistol)
by Collieafc
16 Dec 2009, 14:03
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Kobayashi To Sauber!
Replies: 102
Views: 5760

Re: Kobayashi To Sauber!

Indeed, it aint true till the Team says so It would make sense though, Peter Sauber isnt afraid to try out youth (and in 2001 it paid off big) so it wouldnt surprise me if he lined up a second rookie AS WELL AS Kobayashi. On saying that, he may go for Nick Heidfelt, which would in my view seem likel...
by Collieafc
15 Dec 2009, 23:37
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: What's the worst finish in an F1 race?
Replies: 31
Views: 4592

Re: What's the worst finish in an F1 race?

I would say the Forti's in Argentina 1995 - They finished but were so far behind they were not classified! :lol:
by Collieafc
15 Dec 2009, 23:32
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: A Christmas Thread
Replies: 90
Views: 5086

Re: A Christmas Thread

Bah! Humbug!
by Collieafc
15 Dec 2009, 16:51
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: What if...
Replies: 7
Views: 1386

Re: What if...

dr-baker wrote:
madcat wrote:....as well as chicanes before every corner to slow them down.

Oh no, that would make it far too interesting and kinky, and Max isn't running the show anymore...


Besides, there would be an Indy-gate 2 as they would have been put up at short notice
by Collieafc
15 Dec 2009, 16:42
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Trulli and Kovalainen confirmed at Lotus
Replies: 21
Views: 2050

Re: Trulli and Kovalainen confirmed at Lotus

"We now have an opportunity to win. The top five, top 10... it is no longer a dream, it's a reality," he told a press conference. I wouldn't go that far. Kovalainen and Trulli may be solid, but they won't be spectacular... But at least they are predictable. For us that means bland and bor...