Alternate F1 - The Current Era (2011 is GO!)

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 19 Oct 2013, 23:21

Onxy Wrecked wrote:Based on where you were running Mr. Davies. I would have assumed that you're blaming the wrong Stefan GP driver and that was Kazuki Nakajima. Somewhere out there, a Japanese F1 fan is covering their mouth giggling for mistaking the two Stefan GP drivers.

James James Davies wrote:Uh, no. I know which idiot nearly took me off. I passed your first pathetic loser Nakaidontgiveashite, and was gonna pass Katayama in the same maneuever when it turned out she didn't know what the bathplug mirrors were.

I was in the chat at the time when Klon reported that happened, I think I know what actually happened.

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 20 Oct 2013, 00:34

Salamander wrote:
Onxy Wrecked wrote:Based on where you were running Mr. Davies. I would have assumed that you're blaming the wrong Stefan GP driver and that was Kazuki Nakajima. Somewhere out there, a Japanese F1 fan is covering their mouth giggling for mistaking the two Stefan GP drivers.

James James Davies wrote:Uh, no. I know which idiot nearly took me off. I passed your first pathetic loser Nakaidontgiveashite, and was gonna pass Katayama in the same maneuever when it turned out she didn't know what the bathplug mirrors were.

I was in the chat at the time when Klon reported that happened, I think I know what actually happened.

Damn... I need to spend less time watching the races at Talladega.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 20 Oct 2013, 18:44

2011 BC Partners United States Grand Prix I - Qualifying

1. Robert Kubica / Ferrari - 59.740
2. Fernando Alonso / Ferrari - 59.890
3. Davide Valsecchi / Force India-Renault - 1:00.291
4. Sebastian Vettel / Williams-Honda - 1:00.293
5. Romain Grosjean / Renault - 1:00.311
6. Rhys Davies / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:00.373
7. Sebastién Bourdais / Red Bull-Honda - 1:00.374
8. James James Davies / Mercedes - 1:00.389
9. Jenson Button / Red Bull-Honda - 1:00.419
10. Robert Wickens / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:00.483
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11. Lewis Hamilton / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:31.542
12. Nathan McKane / Mercedes - 1:32.600
13. Kazuki Nakajima / Stefan-Renault - 1:00.702
14. Shinobu Katayama / Stefan-Renault - 1:00.777
15. Sergio Pérez / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:00.851
16. Nicolas Prost / Renault - 1:00.856
17. Pastor Maldonado / KQ-Hyundai - 1:00.831
18. Vitaly Petrov / Williams-Honda - 1:00.857
---------------------------------------------
19. Nicolás Fontana / Force India-Renault - 1:01.051
20. Rubens Barrichello / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:01.286
21. Michael Schumacher / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:01.503
22. Evgeny Restov / USF1-Honda - 1:01.820
23. Giedo van der Garde / USF1-Honda - 1:01.876
24. Jérôme d'Ambrosio / Lola-Renault - 1:02.036
25. Keiko Ihara / KQ-Hyundai - 1:02.222
26. Max Chilton / Lola-Renault - 1:02.276

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 20 Oct 2013, 23:24

2011 BC Partners United States Grand Prix I - Race

Note: Car #6 (Jenson Button) was disqualified from the standings and handed a two-race ban for causing avoidable accidents involving cars #21 (Rubens Barrichello) and #23 (Max Chilton)

-- Positives --
Evgeny Restov - the Russian became Americas hero and earned IIDOTR

Max Chilton - despite being one of the youngest drivers in F1 history he came home to finish this race, earning valueable points and money for Lola.

Rhys Davies - while his race ended tragic, he looked great and took the Sauber to places it was never taken before.

Nicolás Fontana - many critizised the FIA for giving him a super license, but his performance today shows he may have a future in F1.

James James Davies - heroic effort in a place where failing is easy, he kept Ferrari honest.

Negatives:
Rubens Barrichello - while he did finish and while he got points, he spun like four times, having only HWNSNBM to thank he didn't hit a wall: ROTR.

Jenson Button - the stewards decision was perfectly fair: if Barrichello hadn't been around, he would have grabbed ROTR for sure.

Vitaly Petrov - a good start turned into an ugly mess that thankfully ended before the checkered flag fell.

Davide Valsecchi - where his team mate almost became a hero, he just failed early and pathetically.

KQ-Hyundai - any race which ends for your team after two laps is a guarantee to be mentioned in this part of the review.

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As a reserve driver - can we (Honda) appoint Kimi Raikkonen?

No. He is done with F1 for now, you might want to pick someone with more ... interest in the sport.

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 21 Oct 2013, 02:20

Damn, a crash fest that pays well for Stefan GP with a 2nd and a 4th. Detroit is a magical place for us, but the cars weren't as fast as they were back in 2010.

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 21 Oct 2013, 07:18

Evengy Restov wrote:Third place. Izzzzz niiiicccceeee.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 21 Oct 2013, 08:58

roblomas52 wrote:
Evengy Restov wrote:Third place. Izzzzz niiiicccceeee.

Um, I don't think Evgeny Restov is your character to control...

James James Davies wrote:Alright, that was going pretty damn well. Everyone out there was struggling for grip, so that put us - well me, since Nate decided crashing was a better idea today, again - on a level playing field. Zero times zero is still zero so it made no damn difference to me, I just went out there and did the best I could, and I was gonna win the damn race there. Unfortunately there was just nothing I could do, I just took everything out of the tyres in the process, and I had absolutely nothing left. We gotta fix this shitebox, I know I can win this title but this car's gotta be at least half-decent at the next weekend, or we're just gonna lose way way too many points.

pycku · Post by **pycku** » 21 Oct 2013, 14:52

Just a question - budgets on page 1 include what is saved from last season, right?

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 21 Oct 2013, 15:03

pycku wrote:Just a question - budgets on page 1 include what is saved from last season, right?

Yes, indeed. That's all the money you have, including what is left over after pre-season.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 21 Oct 2013, 17:01

Dutchman Jan van der Maeyede is available for hire by any team. He brings a lot in the way of sponsorship but is prepared to drive for very low wages. Also, being 44, he brings experience to any team, after career in LifeGP, F1RGP2C, and a spell in Formula One from 2000-2002.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 21 Oct 2013, 18:48

Just posting to confirm that Edoardo Mortara has been released from his position as a Ferrari factory driver. His replacement... none other than Charlie Kimball.

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 21 Oct 2013, 22:26

pasta_maldonado wrote:Dutchman Jan van der Maeyede is available for hire by any team. He brings a lot in the way of sponsorship but is prepared to drive for very low wages. Also, being 44, he brings experience to any team, after career in LifeGP, F1RGP2C, and a spell in Formula One from 2000-2002.

Unfortunately, Stefan GP is satisfied on both the monetary and performance front and Milos Pavlovic is Serbia's future in racing as our test driver/substitute. Others might be interested in Jan though.

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 21 Oct 2013, 22:31

pasta_maldonado wrote:Dutchman Jan van der Maeyede is available for hire by any team. He brings a lot in the way of sponsorship but is prepared to drive for very low wages. Also, being 44, he brings experience to any team, after career in LifeGP, F1RGP2C, and a spell in Formula One from 2000-2002.

I am tempted but it all depends on Van Der Garde at the next round for me to consider a formal approach.

HawkAussie · Post by **HawkAussie** » 22 Oct 2013, 07:50

I would like for Jacques Villeneuve to come into the team for one race as Button was driving like a monkey

pycku · Post by **pycku** » 22 Oct 2013, 08:55

As a test driver, will V. Liuzzi bring us some sponsorship?

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 22 Oct 2013, 18:57

pycku wrote:As a test driver, will V. Liuzzi bring us some sponsorship?

No, the reserves won't bring any sponsorship. Sorry to disappoint you, shall I put down Liuzzi anyway?

pycku · Post by **pycku** » 22 Oct 2013, 19:13

If he is free of charge

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 22 Oct 2013, 19:44

2011 BC Partners United States Grand Prix II - Qualifying

1. Robert Kubica / Ferrari - 59.740
2. Fernando Alonso / Ferrari - 59.890
3. Nathan McKane / Mercedes - 1:00.193
4. Sebastién Bourdais / Red Bull-Honda - 1:00.274
5. Romain Grosjean / Renault - 1:00.289
6. Shinobu Katayama / Stefan-Renault - 1:00.514
7. Sebastian Vettel / Williams-Honda - 1:00.534
8. Rhys Davies / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:00.551
9. Robert Wickens / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:00.552
10. James James Davies / Mercedes - 1:00.607
---------------------------------------------
11. Lewis Hamilton / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:31.657
12. Pastor Maldonado / KQ-Hyundai - 1:00.701
13. Vitaly Petrov / Williams-Honda - 1:00.704
14. Davide Valsecchi / Force India-Renault - 1:00.708
15. Kazuki Nakajima / Stefan-Renault - 1:00.812
16. Nicolas Prost / Renault - 1:00.945
17. Sergio Pérez / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:00.978
18. Nicolás Fontana / Force India-Renault - 1:01.027
---------------------------------------------
19. Jacques Villeneuve / Red Bull-Honda - 1:01.014
20. Michael Schumacher / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:01.286
21. Rubens Barrichello / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:01.503
22. Evgeny Restov / USF1-Honda - 1:01.595
23. Jérôme d'Ambrosio / Lola-Renault - 1:02.020
24. Giedo van der Garde / USF1-Honda - 1:02.036
25. Max Chilton / Lola-Renault - 1:02.222
26. Keiko Ihara / KQ-Hyundai - 1:02.779

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 22 Oct 2013, 22:32

Damn it's close at the front. It's only 1.072 seconds from 1st to 15th.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 22 Oct 2013, 23:19

2011 BC Partners United States Grand Prix II - Race

Note: Stefan Grand Prix have been fined €2.000.000 due to their driver in car #9 (Kazuki Nakajima) for causing an avoidable accident involving car #19 (Sergio Pérez).

-- Positives --
Robert Kubica - only one mistake in a race where seemingly everyone made them, a well-deserved win.

Nicolas Prost - after an early mistake, Prost came back admirably and kept everything under control to get IIDOTR and twelve points.

Sergio Pérez - showed maturity where his team mate lacked it and got points after a messy first half of the Grand Prix.

Jérôme d'Ambrosio - yesterday he had to watch Chilton pull of the heroics, now it was his turn to overtake a McLaren on track and steal four points.

Rhys Davies - once again he was not rewarded for his brilliant work, a shame.

Negatives:
Fernando Alonso - two points are really too good for someone who overshot it whilst trying to get the lead and then apparentely failed to give a toss about this race.

Kazuki Nakajima - expensive and pathetic, that's the two words to describe his race if you're Stefan Grand Prix.

McLaren - failing and coming back from failing ... only to fail again, they deserve their ridiculously low WCC position at the moment.

Pastor Maldonado - if the number of spins you have in a race approaches double digits, ROTR is the only option.

Jacques Villeneuve - he never looked like he could use the Red Bull wings to their full advantage and that assessment was proven right very quickly.

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 23 Oct 2013, 09:05

Kazuki's fine is not as bad as the part about finishing behind Katayama, Nicolas Prost, Sergio Perez (who Kazuki crashed into), and Jerome D'Ambrosio. It's one thing to be outrun by a teammate, but to not be on the same lap and behind a Lola and a wounded car is a bit shameful. One point doesn't seem to make up for the fine and behind behind De Ambrosia of Jerome.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 24 Oct 2013, 17:35

2011 Mitsukoshi Japanese Grand Prix I - Qualifying

1. Robert Kubica / Ferrari - 1:29.368
2. Nathan McKane / Mercedes - 1:29.471
3. James James Davies / Mercedes - 1:29.593
4. Fernando Alonso / Ferrari - 1:29.743
5. Sebastién Bourdais / Red Bull-Honda - 1:29.832
6. Jacques Villeneuve / Red Bull-Honda - 1:29.879
7. Shinobu Katayama / Stefan-Renault - 1:29.880
8. Rhys Davies / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:29.884
9. Kazuki Nakajima / Stefan-Renault - 1:29.973
10. Lewis Hamilton / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:29.982
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11. Sebastian Vettel / Williams-Honda - 1:29.933
12. Romain Grosjean / Renault - 1:29.983
13. Vitaly Petrov / Williams-Honda - 1:29.996
14. Sergio Pérez / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:30.235
15. Davide Valsecchi / Force India-Renault - 1:30.252
16. Pastor Maldonado / KQ-Hyundai - 1:30.432
17. Nicolas Prost / Renault - 1:30.553
18. Robert Wickens / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:30.730
---------------------------------------------
19. Nicolás Fontana / Force India-Renault - 1:30.812
20. Rubens Barrichello / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:30.877
21. Michael Schumacher / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:31.124
22. Jérôme d'Ambrosio / Lola-Renault - 1:31.184
23. Evgeny Restov / USF1-Honda - 1:31.412
24. Giedo van der Garde / USF1-Honda - 1:31.515
25. Max Chilton / Lola-Renault - 1:31.783
26. Keiko Ihara / KQ-Hyundai - 1:31.792

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 24 Oct 2013, 20:58

2011 Mitsukoshi Japanese Grand Prix I - Race

Race Control Addendum: Car #7 (Lewis Hamilton) was handed a race ban for causing an avoidable accident involving car #12 (Vitaly Petrov).
Race Control Addendum: Red Bull Racing Honda have been fined €1.000.000 due to their driver in car #6 (Jacques Villeneuve) causing an avoidable accident involving car #3 (James James Davies).

-- Positives --
Nathan McKane - took his debut win with an impressive effort from start to finish and deserves it more than anything else.

Fernando Alonso - after having trouble in the last races and losing cred with management, he came back to take a faultless P2.

Sebastian Vettel - kept Stefan Grand Prix honest and got a valueable fifth place after not making Q3.

Jérôme d'Ambrosio - the best of the rest, earning INFINITE IMPROBABILITY DRIVE OF THE RACE without trouble.

Backmarkers Generally - today was the prime example for lower teams on how to take advantage of bigger guys tripping.

-- Negatives --
Robert Kubica - lost a chance at a podium spot and spent laps stuck behind Keiko Ihara of all people.

McLaren-Mercedes - right now things are going from bad to worse, giving them REJECT OF THE RACE.

Renault - with Grosjean spinning and dropping back and Prost colliding with Petrov this race really wasn't too hot for them.

Jacques Villeneuve - the second day on the job turned sour when he had contact with Davies and then got even worse when he was hit by Barrichello.

Super Aguri-Honda - the only team at the back who didn't make anything out of today's mess: Barrichello spun and Schumacher had engine trouble.

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 24 Oct 2013, 21:42

The results are looking good for a top 8 for Restov.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 24 Oct 2013, 22:39

2011 Mitsukoshi Japanese Grand Prix II - Qualifying

1. Robert Kubica / Ferrari - 1:29.105
2. Fernando Alonso / Ferrari - 1:29.297
3. Romain Grosjean / Renault - 1:29.542
4. Nathan McKane / Mercedes - 1:29.654
5. Rhys Davies / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:29.738
6. Davide Valsecchi / Force India-Renault - 1:29.751
7. Kazuki Nakajima / Stefan-Renault - 1:29.973
8. Sebastién Bourdais / Red Bull-Honda - 1:29.832
9. Jacques Villeneuve / Red Bull-Honda - 1:29.993
10. Sebastian Vettel / Williams-Honda - 1:30.007
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11. Robert Wickens / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:30.001
12. Sergio Pérez / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:30.170
13. Vitaly Petrov / Williams-Honda - 1:30.358
14. Nicolás Fontana / Force India-Renault - 1:30.469
15. Esteban Guerrieri / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:31.105
16. Nicolas Prost / Renault - 1:31.137
17. Shinobu Katayama / Stefan-Renault - 1:31.282
18. Dean Stoneman / Mercedes - 1:31.401
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19. Pastor Maldonado / KQ-Hyundai - 1:30.819
20. Michael Schumacher / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:30.866
21. Rubens Barrichello / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:30.990
22. Jérôme d'Ambrosio / Lola-Renault - 1:31.194
23. Evgeny Restov / USF1-Honda - 1:31.202
24. Giedo van der Garde / USF1-Honda - 1:31.426
25. Keiko Ihara / KQ-Hyundai - 1:31.920
26. Max Chilton / Lola-Renault - 1:32.456

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 26 Oct 2013, 05:58

2011 Mitsukoshi Japanese Grand Prix II - Race

Race Control Addendum: Sauber F1 Team Ferrari have been fined €500.000 due to their driver in car #18 (Rhys Davies) being careless in rejoining the track after a pitstop.

-- Positives --
Nathan McKane - second win for McKane in the second Japanese race, what domination.

Romain Grosjean - came back after a miserable race and grabbed a third place for Renault.

Davide Valsecchi - sure is making his team mate look stupid with his great performances.

Sergio Perez - again made something of the day when Rhys Davies did not.

Estaban Guerrieri - INFINITE IMPROBABILITY DRIVE OF THE RACE for taking the McLaren up to P9 on his first time in the car.

-- Negatives --
Honda - Fineagle's law in action as the Japanese engine manufacturer grabs REJECT OF THE RACE with both hands.

Nicolas Prost - just not fast enough to grab points when they were on offer.

Vitaly Petrov - stupid spin costs him time and causes his team grey hairs.

Dean Stoneman - if Guerreri demonstrates a good debut, Stoneman demonstrates a horrible one.

Rhys Davies - got his team fined and smashed after an in-theory easy pass on Keiko Ihara.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 26 Oct 2013, 07:19

2011 Hyundai Korean Grand Prix I - Qualifying

1. Robert Kubica / Ferrari - 1:34.359
2. Fernando Alonso / Ferrari - 1:34.435
3. Romain Grosjean / Renault - 1:34.808
4. Rhys Davies / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:34.884
5. Sebastién Bourdais / Red Bull-Honda - 1:34.936
6. Sebastian Vettel / Williams-Honda - 1:35.028
7. Robert Wickens / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:35.046
8. Jenson Button / Red Bull-Honda - 1:35.087
9. Nathan McKane / Mercedes - 1:35.140
10. James James Davies / Mercedes - 1:35.140
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11. Lewis Hamilton / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:35.098
12. Kazuki Nakajima / Stefan-Renault - 1:35.151
13. Sergio Pérez / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:35.165
14. Davide Valsecchi / Force India-Renault - 1:35.221
15. Shinobu Katayama / Stefan-Renault - 1:35.256
16. Nicolás Fontana / Force India-Renault - 1:35.277
17. Vitaly Petrov / Williams-Honda - 1:35.590
18. Nicolas Prost / Renault - 1:35.605
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19. Pastor Maldonado / KQ-Hyundai - 1:35.520
20. Rubens Barrichello / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:35.813
21. Michael Schumacher / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:35.820
22. Jérôme d'Ambrosio / Lola-Renault - 1:36.313
23. Evgeny Restov / USF1-Honda - 1:36.431
24. Giedo van der Garde / USF1-Honda - 1:36.432
25. Keiko Ihara / KQ-Hyundai - 1:36.484
26. Max Chilton / Lola-Renault - 1:36.709

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 26 Oct 2013, 11:10

Evgeny Restov wrote:I think I went the wrong way with my set up....I don't have confidence in the fast corners and I made a small mistake at the end of my fast lap. Its a shame, I wanted to challenge Schumacher and try and get into Q2. Congratulations to Giedo, he put in a strong lap, but I'd really want to be slightly closer to the cars in front than I am. For sure, it will be difficult in the race, the car isn't stable enough at speed, but I should be able to make up a few places. It will be fun.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 27 Oct 2013, 10:20

2011 Hyundai Korean Grand Prix I - Race

-- Positives --
Robert Kubica - extends his WDC lead with 25 points, a great drive by the Polish star.

Rhys Davies - Sauber's best result in F1 earn Rhys Davies INFINITE IMPROBABILITY DRIVE OF THE RACE.

Romain Grosjean - currently his performances are on and off again, today he was more than on.

Davide Valsecchi - some say he might be underperforming given his car, but he is keeping his team mate honest.

Jenson Button - even though his last-lap error has cost him quite a lot, his drive before that was perfect.

-- Negatives --
Sebastién Bourdais - he was miles off his team mate's pace and can be happy to have grabbed points at all.

Jenson Button - in a race otherwise completely devoid of major errors, Button is getting REJECT OF THE RACE for losing P2 on the last lap.

Stefan-Renault - completely off the pace, this race may very well put any cheating allegations to rest.

Nicolas Prost - atrocious pace, eons behind his team mate.

KQ-Hyundai - their first home race was an ugly mess, with Maldonado spinning and Ihara performing as atrociously as usual.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 27 Oct 2013, 10:33

2011 Hyundai Korean Grand Prix II - Qualifying

1. Fernando Alonso / Ferrari - 1:34.587
2. Nathan McKane / Mercedes - 1:35.942
3. Robert Kubica / Ferrari - 1:35.955
4. Kazuki Nakajima / Stefan-Renault - 1:36.213
5. Sebastién Bourdais / Red Bull-Honda - 1:36.345
6. Robert Wickens / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:36.352
7. Rhys Davies / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:36.367
8. Jenson Button / Red Bull-Honda - 1:36.475
9. Davide Valsecchi / Force India-Renault - 1:36.744
10. Sebastian Vettel / Williams-Honda - 1:36.843
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11. James James Davies / Mercedes - 1:36.596
12. Nicolas Prost / Renault - 1:36.602
13. Vitaly Petrov / Williams-Honda - 1:36.604
14. Lewis Hamilton / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:36.608
15. Romain Grosjean / Renault - 1:36.724
16. Shinobu Katayama / Stefan-Renault - 1:36.742
17. Pastor Maldonado / KQ-Hyundai - 1:36.822
18. Sergio Pérez / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:36.874
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19. Michael Schumacher / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:37.272
20. Rubens Barrichello / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:37.455
21. Nicolás Fontana / Force India-Renault - 1:37.536
22. Evgeny Restov / USF1-Honda - 1:37.611
22. Jérôme d'Ambrosio / Lola-Renault - 1:37.755
24. Giedo van der Garde / USF1-Honda - 1:38.042
26. Max Chilton / Lola-Renault - 1:38.267
25. Keiko Ihara / KQ-Hyundai - 1:39.062

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 27 Oct 2013, 11:31

2011 Hyundai Korean Grand Prix II - Race

Race Control Addendum: Car #21 (Rubens Barrichello) was handed a race ban for causing an avoidable accident involving car #16 (Nicolás Fontana).

-- Positives --
Lewis Hamilton - coming back from P14 to finish in P5 earns him INFINITE IMPROBABILITY DRIVE OF THE RACE.

Shinbou Katayama - kept her head out of the mess and got four points in an uncompetitive car for it.

Pastor Maldonado - getting Hyundai's tenth point in Formula One is making Maldonado a happy man.

Nathan McKane - he looked like threatening and maybe even passing Alonso in the lead when a Bridgestone tyre gave up on him.

Rhys Davies - could have gotten a great result for Sauber again but destroyed his transmission on the way.

-- Negatives --
Robert Wickens - losing a major haul of points because of an avoidable spin sure makes him look bad.

Kazuki Nakajima - could not stay out of trouble on the start and never recovered from being run off the track.

Vitaly Petrov - wanted too much on lap 1 and paid the price for it, never been seen again until the end of the race.

Max Chilton & Keiko Ihara - drove their own pathetic race at speeds not suitable for F1.

Rubens Barrichello - spun, ran into Fontana whilst rejoining the track, got banned: REJECT OF THE RACE!

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 30 Oct 2013, 10:39

2011 Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix I - Qualifying

1. Fernando Alonso / Ferrari - 1:25.655
2. Romain Grosjean / Renault - 1:25.910
3. Robert Kubica / Ferrari - 1:25.929
4. Kazuki Nakajima / Stefan-Renault - 1:26.082
5. Nathan McKane / Mercedes - 1:26.122
6. Sebastién Bourdais / Red Bull-Honda - 1:26.184
7. Rhys Davies / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:26.185
8. Lewis Hamilton / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:26.240
9. Jenson Button / Red Bull-Honda - 1:26.247
10. James James Davies / Mercedes - 1:26.291
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11. Pastor Maldonado / KQ-Hyundai - 1:26.343
12. Shinobu Katayama / Stefan-Renault - 1:26.435
13. Sebastian Vettel / Williams-Honda - 1:26.443
14. Vitaly Petrov / Williams-Honda - 1:26.443
15. Robert Wickens / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:26.488
16. Sergio Pérez / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:26.716
17. Davide Valsecchi / Force India-Renault - 1:26.760
18. Nicolas Prost / Renault - 1:28.004
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19. Nicolás Fontana / Force India-Renault - 1:26.808
20. Michael Schumacher / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:27.178
21. Jérôme d'Ambrosio / Lola-Renault - 1:27.566
22. Evgeny Restov / USF1-Honda - 1:27.684
23. Vitantonio Liuzzi / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:27.720
24. Max Chilton / Lola-Renault - 1:27.740
25. Giedo van der Garde / USF1-Honda - 1:27.741
26. Keiko Ihara / KQ-Hyundai - 1:28.093

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 31 Oct 2013, 13:57

2011 Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix I - Race

Race Control Addendum: Car #4 (Nathan McKane) was handed a suspended race ban for causing an avoidable accident involving car #18 (Rhys Davies).
Race Control Addendum: Car #6 (Jenson Button) was handed a ten-second penalty for causing an avoidable accident involving car #3 (James James Davies).
Race Control Addendum: Car #16 (Nicolás Fontana) was handed a suspended race ban for causing an avoidable accident involving car #23 (Max Chilton).
Race Control Addendum: Car #24 (Giedo van der Garde) was handed a suspended race ban for causing an avoidable accident involving car #26 (Keiko Ihara).

-- Positives --
Lewis Hamilton - he is back to win his first race of 2011 and INFINITE IMPROBABILITY DRIVE OF THE RACE.

Sébastien Bourdais - improving his championship chances with P2.

Romain Grosjean - another good points haul, can he become consistent?

Pastor Maldonado - yet again Maldonado performs impressively, he is KQ's hero right now.

Vitaly Petrov - his first point was given to him by race control, he can be content with that anyway.

-- Negatives --
Jenson Button - another bad race, Bourdais controlled him and he is lucky to only lose points and not another race.

Robert Wickens - two points are hardly enough if your team mate wins the race.

Super Aguri-Honda - not being competitive and then having a team order for P18 is just ludicrous.

Mercedes - penalties and crashes do not represent what Mercedes want for their F1 team.

Giedo van der Garde - REJECT OF THE RACE for being a dolt, spinning out and eliminating Keiko Ihara.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 31 Oct 2013, 14:52

2011 Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix II - Qualifying

1. Romain Grosjean / Renault - 1:25.932
2. James James Davies / Mercedes - 1:25.943
3. Fernando Alonso / Ferrari - 1:26.006
4. Rhys Davies / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:26.093
5. Shinobu Katayama / Stefan-Renault - 1:26.165
6. Davide Valsecchi / Force India-Renault - 1:26.192
7. Jenson Button / Red Bull-Honda - 1:26.247
8. Robert Kubica / Ferrari - 1:26.291
9. Nicolas Prost / Renault - 1:26.297
10. Kazuki Nakajima / Stefan-Renault - 1:26.302
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11. Sergio Pérez / Sauber-Ferrari - 1:26.156
12. Sebastién Bourdais / Red Bull-Honda - 1:26.313
13. Vitaly Petrov / Williams-Honda - 1:26.424
14. Nathan McKane / Mercedes - 1:26.479
15. Lewis Hamilton / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:26.480
16. Robert Wickens / McLaren-Mercedes - 1:26.480
17. Pastor Maldonado / KQ-Hyundai - 1:26.699
18. Sebastian Vettel / Williams-Honda - 1:26.722
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19. Evgeny Restov / USF1-Honda - 1:27.206
20. Nicolás Fontana / Force India-Renault - 1:27.319
21. Michael Schumacher / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:27.445
22. Rubens Barrichello / Super Aguri-Honda - 1:27.556
21. Jérôme d'Ambrosio / Lola-Renault - 1:27.814
24. Max Chilton / Lola-Renault - 1:28.013
25. Giedo van der Garde / USF1-Honda - 1:28.038
26. Keiko Ihara / KQ-Hyundai - 1:28.058

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 31 Oct 2013, 14:58

James James Davies wrote:Yeah, it's been a bit of a struggle for me lately, the updates the guys brought to the car seem to suit Nate a bit more than myself, but I think I've finally nailed it. Only thing to do now is go win this damn race.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 02 Nov 2013, 18:13

2011 Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix II - Race

Race Control Addendum: Car #18 (Rhys Davies) was handed a two race ban for causing avoidable accidents involving car #0 (Fernando Alonso) and car #26 (Keiko Ihara).

-- Positives --
James James Davies - entering the F1 winner circle is always special and Davies more than deserved it today.

Shinbou Katayama - just when you count Stefan out, Katayama goes and gets INFINITE IMPROBABILITY DRIVE OF THE RACE together with P2.

Sergio Perez - on the day his team mate got himself an unvoluntary holiday he performed great.

Pastor Maldonado - makes it two in a row in Turkey, this is valueable for KQ.

Sebastian Vettel - a great start came undone but he still performed well enough.

-- Negatives --
Romain Grosjean - what should have been a podium after his first pole became just one point due to an unforced error.

Rhys Davies - the stewards finally had enough of his behaviour and banned him, which also earns him REJECT OF THE RACE.

Nicolas Prost - whereas his team mate pissed away a podium, Prost never was in a position to choke.

Super Aguri-Honda - yet another bad race for the Japanese bunch, they have to hope for improvements in Spain.

Giedo van der Garde - the second bad race in a row for the rookie looking to survive in F1.

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 02 Nov 2013, 18:30

Right, Van der Garde can Bathplug off, and he ain't getting his money back either :evil:

May I please have Timo Glock or Karun Chanhok in the car please?

thanks

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 02 Nov 2013, 18:35

roblomas52 wrote:Right, Van der Garde can Bathplug off, and he ain't getting his money back either

Actually he is ... at least parts of it. I will do the RNG for Glock and Chandhok once I have updated the budgets and checked whether you can afford sacking van der Garde.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 02 Nov 2013, 18:35

roblomas52 wrote:Right, Van der Garde can Bathplug off, and he ain't getting his money back either

May I please have Timo Glock or Karun Chanhok in the car please?

thanks

I can offer you Dutchman Jan van der Maeyede - he comes with a large amount of experience, and a large wallet to boot! If there's anyone you need to help you up the grid, it's Jan!

Also, he's a blast at official team parties.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 02 Nov 2013, 18:38

pasta_maldonado wrote:
roblomas52 wrote:Right, Van der Garde can Bathplug off, and he ain't getting his money back either

May I please have Timo Glock or Karun Chanhok in the car please?

thanks

I can offer you Dutchman Jan van der Maeyede - he comes with a large amount of experience, and a large wallet to boot! If there's anyone you need to help you up the grid, it's Jan!

Also, he's a blast at official team parties.

JVDM also comes totally vouched by former LifeGP and ProstGP team owner Al Smith, of Al Smith Racing Enterprises.

Al Smith wrote:If you want a good, solid, steady racing driver, Jan's your man.