Audi Gain 2016 F1 entry
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Audi Gain 2016 F1 entry
Well, I didn't expect this. Who will they sign? Will they pull out of sportscars? I haven't seen anything about the latter point, it'd be crossing the fine line between bravery and stupidity to attempt both.
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Senna who?
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Biscione wrote:
Senna who?
If there's one thing Audi needs, it's Lotterer in the driving seat. A world championship beckons!
I knew he was at Caterham for a reason!
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Very interesting, could indicate a return to a manufacturer dominated grid and the financial security that that brings, could be good news for those of us worried about the future!
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LottererLegend + ChiltonCraze + Audi = 2016 WCC
You heard it here first.
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AustralianStig wrote:LottererLegend + ChiltonCraze + Audi = 2016 WCC
You heard it here first.
Should third cars be involved then add the EricssonEra into the mix and you've got a force more dominant than McLaren's 1988 season.
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Beh!
If we're going to have to lose the team that was originally Manor Grand Prix, then there's only one man with the required amount of Yorkshire grit and Audi experience for the job.
Ey oop and ecky thump t' John Bintcliffe, someone who was definitely not out on Ilkley Moor bah't 'at because he knew he'd catch tha's death o' cold and miss the next race. At Croft. And we can't be having that.
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If we're going to have to lose the team that was originally Manor Grand Prix, then there's only one man with the required amount of Yorkshire grit and Audi experience for the job.
Ey oop and ecky thump t' John Bintcliffe, someone who was definitely not out on Ilkley Moor bah't 'at because he knew he'd catch tha's death o' cold and miss the next race. At Croft. And we can't be having that.
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Welp, that happened.
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HawkAussie wrote:Has Audi ever been in Formula One?
Technically yes, if you count Grand Prix racing in general. They were the dominate force of the 1930's as Auto Union.
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Re: Audi Gain 2016 F1 entry
What are you all looking at? I just refreshed the Autosport page 3 times. This headline does not exist.
Nevermind. Found it.
Nevermind. Found it.
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Re: Audi Gain 2016 F1 entry
So VolksWagen Group did find a way to join F1...
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In all probability we will see Di Grassi in there somewhere as he has recent F1 knowledge (as does Lotterer) but I demand to see Kristiensen in an Audi F1 Car
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Lotterer, Kristensen and Fässler in the third car. Make it so!
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Colour me 'surprised'. I wonder if this is why Bernie is less than upset about Caterham and Marussia going tits up?
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Pretty sure they still have Frank Biela kicking around somewhere...
Biela and Lotterer for 2016 anyone?
Biela and Lotterer for 2016 anyone?
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Why not Alonso/Lotterer instead?
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Nothing like that. Audi will place in one car Kristensen, Pirro and Biela doing stints and then Andre Lotterer in the other car. They will still finish one-two most races mind you.
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F1000X wrote:What are you all looking at? I just refreshed the Autosport page 3 times. This headline does not exist.
Nevermind. Found it.
Wallio wrote:EDIT: Bathplug off guys. That's not funny.
Especially since RACER posted this just yesterday: http://www.racer.com/f1/item/110337-yet ... udi-rumors
Obviously, the news takes longer to get to America than to Australia. Or else Autosport's article is blocked in the land of free speech!
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Sounds like a post-rock Sigur Rós rip off band. I'll drink to that.
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Audi have (allegedly, not on Autosport as of writing) signed Stefano Domenicali in a role that has absolutely nothing to do with motorsport. You know what that really means...
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I wouldn't rule out a Vettel switch to Audi. The pan-Teutonic marketing potential would be enormous.
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Another former Audi factory driver with F1 experience is Philippe Adams! He just recently became debt-free, and stated 'if i could do it all over, i would do everything the same way i did', so is here his chance do live by his words?
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Didn't expect this news when i got home from work. Hope they don't turn into another Toyota...
and yes, Lotterer or we riot...
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Censoring posts now? Man this place has really fallen.......
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Wallio wrote:Censoring posts now? Man this place has really fallen.......
Unlike Audi, who seem to be on the up!
Is anyone else really excited at the prospect of a Lotterer/Alonso lineup?
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Wallio wrote:Censoring posts now? Man this place has really fallen.......
I guess your post was...
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If your going to make stuff up with photoshop, at least do a Don Pentecost one......
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I'd imagine Rubens Barrichello is already blazing a trail up the autobahn to Ingolstadt, complete with 100% more reasons why he's the best driver in the paddock and a character witness signed by Rubens B., R. Barrichello and Eddie Jordan. Cos Eddie once had a team, don't ya know don't ya know.
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takagi_for_the_win wrote:I'd imagine Rubens Barrichello is already blazing a trail up the autobahn to Ingolstadt, complete with 100% more reasons why he's the best driver in the paddock and a character witness signed by Rubens B., R. Barrichello and Eddie Jordan. Cos Eddie once had a team, don't ya know don't ya know.
Wouldn't it be nice, though? The old veteran finally getting his well-deserved title as a new manufacturer upsets the leaders?
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Wallio wrote:Argumentative drivel
Klon wrote:takagi_for_the_win wrote:I'd imagine Rubens Barrichello is already blazing a trail up the autobahn to Ingolstadt, complete with 100% more reasons why he's the best driver in the paddock and a character witness signed by Rubens B., R. Barrichello and Eddie Jordan. Cos Eddie once had a team, don't ya know don't ya know.
Wouldn't it be nice, though? The old veteran finally getting his well-deserved title as a new manufacturer upsets the leaders?
A chance to prove he's not number 2 for a reason, exactly what Barrichello needs. Although, he'll still retire from the Brazilian Grand Prix whilst half a lap out in front...
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pasta_maldonado wrote:Wallio wrote:Argumentative drivel
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All right I have to admit, that one made me smile.
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"He makes the move on the outside, and knowing George as we do, he's probably on the radio right now telling the team how great he is." - James Hinchcliffe on George Russell
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Klon wrote:takagi_for_the_win wrote:I'd imagine Rubens Barrichello is already blazing a trail up the autobahn to Ingolstadt, complete with 100% more reasons why he's the best driver in the paddock and a character witness signed by Rubens B., R. Barrichello and Eddie Jordan. Cos Eddie once had a team, don't ya know don't ya know.
Wouldn't it be nice, though? The old veteran finally getting his well-deserved title as a new manufacturer upsets the leaders?
Yes... I can already imagine it. Good sport Rubens Barrichello making way right on the final corner so that whoever is driving that other Audi (possibly Andre Lotterer) can clinch the drivers title while at the same time being pivotal in winning 'his' 7th manufacturers title. A record certainly and a way to finally get his well-deserved title (honorary, of course) of best team-mate ever.
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This news is total fake. Just photoshopped.
Domenicali is going to Audi for other things, not F1- http://www.gpupdate.net/en/autosport-ne ... this-week/
Domenicali is going to Audi for other things, not F1- http://www.gpupdate.net/en/autosport-ne ... this-week/
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Nin13 wrote:This news is total fake. Just photoshopped.
No it isn't, stop being a muppet. Domenicalli, along with Lotterer, will rule F1 for the next decade.
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Nin13 wrote:This news is total fake. Just photoshopped.
I refer you to this part of the OP:
pasta_maldonado wrote:Autosport or it didn't happen
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they should enter as Seat... not Audi.... just for the headline "Driver X gets the second Seat seat" (not for the reason that I drive a Seat Leon 1.2 TSi)
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or just to say "Seat Seat". oh, the american crowds will love that...
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