http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:43:26 -0700 MyBB http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=917 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:41:01 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=917 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=916 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:54:48 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=916 RBM]]> RBM]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=915 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:24:55 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=915
Well now my dad says it i tend to agree but this confirms it (and may uspet Noddy as ive just seen his new sig..)


Hamilton v Button: It's off

Eurosport - Thu, 03 Jul 19:56:00 2008

Formula One title contender Lewis Hamilton was overruled by his father on Thursday after agreeing to test his fitness against rival driver Jenson Button in a charity triathlon.
2008 McLaren Lewis Hamilton - 0
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* Coulthard to quit F1

In what may go down as another public relations own-goal for the 23-year-old McLaren driver, Hamilton senior turned party-pooper after his son had declared himself up for the challenge during a high-spirited British Grand Prix news conference.

"Lewis accepted the challenge like the good sport he is and in the spirit with which he accepts things," Anthony Hamilton said in a statement.

"But unfortunately for Lewis we are withdrawing him from this.

"We are in the middle of a championship and that is the focus of our attention."

Button had earlier challenged Hamilton to join him in a triathlon on July 27 after the McLaren driver claimed this week that he was the fitter of the two and was willing to prove it.

"What if I say 10,000 pounds ($19,860) to the charity of your choice if you beat me?" the Honda driver said after some good-natured banter between the two.

"Are you trying to steer me off this championship or what?" Hamilton countered.

"It's the only thing I can be competitive in at the moment," replied Button, whose team are struggling to score points while McLaren challenge for both titles.

Questioned further by reporters, and after checking out what was required in the event, Hamilton agreed to take on his compatriot.

"The biggest incentive is, if I do beat you, then you've got some money for a charity which is great," said the McLaren driver.

"However you do have an advantage as you've already done one, and I already know that by doing one you're better the next time, but man, I'm up for it. I'm up for it."

Red Bull's David Coulthard, the third driver in the conference who had just announced his retirement at the end of the season, said he was too old at 37 to join them but volunteered to carry the water bottles.

Hamilton has twice led the championship this season but arrives at his home circuit 10 points behind Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa after two races without points.

The Briton, hailed as a hero last season when he finished championship runner-up as a rookie, has had a rockier road this year.

He has been criticised for saying his decision to move to Switzerland was due to a desire for privacy rather than for tax reasons and came in for more flak after he drove into the back of Kimi Raikkonen's stationary Ferrari in the Canadian Grand Prix pit lane last month.

Most embarrassing of all was a sponsor appearance in Turkey in May when he was lowered by wire onto a theatre stage to play the role of Greek god Apollo while wearing his branded McLaren race suit.

"In the pantheon of ridiculous publicity stunts, it may rate among the greatest," The Times newspaper said of that appearance.]]>
Well now my dad says it i tend to agree but this confirms it (and may uspet Noddy as ive just seen his new sig..)


Hamilton v Button: It's off

Eurosport - Thu, 03 Jul 19:56:00 2008

Formula One title contender Lewis Hamilton was overruled by his father on Thursday after agreeing to test his fitness against rival driver Jenson Button in a charity triathlon.
2008 McLaren Lewis Hamilton - 0
More Stories

* Coulthard to quit F1

In what may go down as another public relations own-goal for the 23-year-old McLaren driver, Hamilton senior turned party-pooper after his son had declared himself up for the challenge during a high-spirited British Grand Prix news conference.

"Lewis accepted the challenge like the good sport he is and in the spirit with which he accepts things," Anthony Hamilton said in a statement.

"But unfortunately for Lewis we are withdrawing him from this.

"We are in the middle of a championship and that is the focus of our attention."

Button had earlier challenged Hamilton to join him in a triathlon on July 27 after the McLaren driver claimed this week that he was the fitter of the two and was willing to prove it.

"What if I say 10,000 pounds ($19,860) to the charity of your choice if you beat me?" the Honda driver said after some good-natured banter between the two.

"Are you trying to steer me off this championship or what?" Hamilton countered.

"It's the only thing I can be competitive in at the moment," replied Button, whose team are struggling to score points while McLaren challenge for both titles.

Questioned further by reporters, and after checking out what was required in the event, Hamilton agreed to take on his compatriot.

"The biggest incentive is, if I do beat you, then you've got some money for a charity which is great," said the McLaren driver.

"However you do have an advantage as you've already done one, and I already know that by doing one you're better the next time, but man, I'm up for it. I'm up for it."

Red Bull's David Coulthard, the third driver in the conference who had just announced his retirement at the end of the season, said he was too old at 37 to join them but volunteered to carry the water bottles.

Hamilton has twice led the championship this season but arrives at his home circuit 10 points behind Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa after two races without points.

The Briton, hailed as a hero last season when he finished championship runner-up as a rookie, has had a rockier road this year.

He has been criticised for saying his decision to move to Switzerland was due to a desire for privacy rather than for tax reasons and came in for more flak after he drove into the back of Kimi Raikkonen's stationary Ferrari in the Canadian Grand Prix pit lane last month.

Most embarrassing of all was a sponsor appearance in Turkey in May when he was lowered by wire onto a theatre stage to play the role of Greek god Apollo while wearing his branded McLaren race suit.

"In the pantheon of ridiculous publicity stunts, it may rate among the greatest," The Times newspaper said of that appearance.]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=913 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:23:56 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=913
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_n...t_id=35284

Sorry to hear this for Silverstone's sake, but money talks.]]>
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_n...t_id=35284

Sorry to hear this for Silverstone's sake, but money talks.]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=912 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:34:11 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=912
That's all well and good, and I could understand why he would want to bide his time and get the best car he can - but it sucks for the rest of the field.

Will BMW, Red Bull, Honda, Renault (and perhaps the red cars too) really want to commit to anything in the mean time?

Who'd have thought that one man could (at least try to) delay the silly season. Albeit without making it any less silly.

The Honda possiblity is intruiguing: Brawn, Alonso, and lots of new rule changes could make for a very interesting Honda next year. Perhaps...]]>
That's all well and good, and I could understand why he would want to bide his time and get the best car he can - but it sucks for the rest of the field.

Will BMW, Red Bull, Honda, Renault (and perhaps the red cars too) really want to commit to anything in the mean time?

Who'd have thought that one man could (at least try to) delay the silly season. Albeit without making it any less silly.

The Honda possiblity is intruiguing: Brawn, Alonso, and lots of new rule changes could make for a very interesting Honda next year. Perhaps...]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=911 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:54:31 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=911
Does anybody know if the race itself is broadcast by some other TV network? Does anybody know what has changed?]]>
Does anybody know if the race itself is broadcast by some other TV network? Does anybody know what has changed?]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=910 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:48:04 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=910
So, in typical FIA fasion, Mosely has put forward a request to the teams for them to come up with new rules for F1.

Here is my rewriting of Mosely's letter to the teams.


Dear slobbering ingrates,

The FIA feels that we haven't screwed with the rules enough in the last few years so we think a thorough restructuring of the rulebook is in order. While Bernie thinks he has power in this arena, I will show him what true power is. It is clear that GP racing costs way too much money and is not road relevant anymore. So in an attempt to curry favor with independent teams, we want to reduce the cost of racing as much as possible. We also want to make sure that the manufacturers feel there is added benefit to their 1000 employee teams and multi-million euro budgets.

So, we want you incompetent fools to come up with new detailed rules and regulations for the 2011 season. Keep in mind that these rules should encompass the following goals as outlined by my own personal ego.

-Reduce fuel consumption by 20% by 2011 while maintaining current speeds.
-Reduce fuel consumption by 50% by 2015 while maintaining current speeds.
-Reduce costs drastically so that back of the grid independent teams can operate profitably.
-Manufacturer based teams should provide complete drive train assemblies to independent teams for 2 million euros (complete with KERS).
-Cut costs by restrictions on simulators, CFD and other home-base facilities.
-Cut costs by ten race drive trains, long life chassis components, no gear ratio changes over life of drivetrain, parc ferme extended to full weekend.
-Variable aerodynamics.
-Improve the racing so that cars do not lose performance when close to each other. Possibly change aero so that car behind is faster than car ahead (read Hanford device).

Oh, by the way. If you can't get your act together (which I am counting on) within three months, I will go ahead and draft the 2011 rules personally. In that case, I will be the one holding the leash and paddle, while you are wearing the ball gags and chains.

Love,
Max

P.S. If you want a preview of the 2011 rules, you need to look no further than my ideas for F2. They are the bomb, don't you think?]]>
So, in typical FIA fasion, Mosely has put forward a request to the teams for them to come up with new rules for F1.

Here is my rewriting of Mosely's letter to the teams.


Dear slobbering ingrates,

The FIA feels that we haven't screwed with the rules enough in the last few years so we think a thorough restructuring of the rulebook is in order. While Bernie thinks he has power in this arena, I will show him what true power is. It is clear that GP racing costs way too much money and is not road relevant anymore. So in an attempt to curry favor with independent teams, we want to reduce the cost of racing as much as possible. We also want to make sure that the manufacturers feel there is added benefit to their 1000 employee teams and multi-million euro budgets.

So, we want you incompetent fools to come up with new detailed rules and regulations for the 2011 season. Keep in mind that these rules should encompass the following goals as outlined by my own personal ego.

-Reduce fuel consumption by 20% by 2011 while maintaining current speeds.
-Reduce fuel consumption by 50% by 2015 while maintaining current speeds.
-Reduce costs drastically so that back of the grid independent teams can operate profitably.
-Manufacturer based teams should provide complete drive train assemblies to independent teams for 2 million euros (complete with KERS).
-Cut costs by restrictions on simulators, CFD and other home-base facilities.
-Cut costs by ten race drive trains, long life chassis components, no gear ratio changes over life of drivetrain, parc ferme extended to full weekend.
-Variable aerodynamics.
-Improve the racing so that cars do not lose performance when close to each other. Possibly change aero so that car behind is faster than car ahead (read Hanford device).

Oh, by the way. If you can't get your act together (which I am counting on) within three months, I will go ahead and draft the 2011 rules personally. In that case, I will be the one holding the leash and paddle, while you are wearing the ball gags and chains.

Love,
Max

P.S. If you want a preview of the 2011 rules, you need to look no further than my ideas for F2. They are the bomb, don't you think?]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=909 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:26:51 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=909 That being said (sorry again NC), they have a feature called the NSSN Power Ranking which "ranks the top 10 drivers from all forms of motorsports." Here's the list from the June 25 issue. (make sure you're not drinking anything while you read the list, because you will be laughing.)
1. Kyle Busch (NASCAR Srint Cup)
2. Donny Schatz (World of Outlaws)
3. Scott Dixon (IRL)
4. Tony Schumacher (NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racing)
5. No. 20 NASCAR Nationwide Team (NASCAR Nationwide Series) :? (too complicated to explain)
6. Felipe Massa (F1)
7. Billy Moyer (Dirt Late Models)
8. Craig Dollansky (World of Outlaws)
9. Scott Pruett/Memo Rojas (Rolex Grand Am)
10. Kasey Kahne (NASCAR Sprint Cup)
Honorable Mention. Brad Sweet (USAC Midgets)
If this list isn't a LOLROFLMAO, I don't know what is.

Certainly no LewHam a**kissing at NSSN!]]> That being said (sorry again NC), they have a feature called the NSSN Power Ranking which "ranks the top 10 drivers from all forms of motorsports." Here's the list from the June 25 issue. (make sure you're not drinking anything while you read the list, because you will be laughing.)
1. Kyle Busch (NASCAR Srint Cup)
2. Donny Schatz (World of Outlaws)
3. Scott Dixon (IRL)
4. Tony Schumacher (NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racing)
5. No. 20 NASCAR Nationwide Team (NASCAR Nationwide Series) :? (too complicated to explain)
6. Felipe Massa (F1)
7. Billy Moyer (Dirt Late Models)
8. Craig Dollansky (World of Outlaws)
9. Scott Pruett/Memo Rojas (Rolex Grand Am)
10. Kasey Kahne (NASCAR Sprint Cup)
Honorable Mention. Brad Sweet (USAC Midgets)
If this list isn't a LOLROFLMAO, I don't know what is.

Certainly no LewHam a**kissing at NSSN!]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=908 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:34:00 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=908
As a student at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg I am conducting an empirical study on Formula One and motor sport clubs. This study is part of my diploma thesis at the chair for business economics (department for industrial management) under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Kai-Ingo Voigt.

The following questionnaire enquires about your personal opinion regarding Formula One and motor sport clubs.

I would be very grateful if you support me with this academic project.
The voluntary online questionnaire should take about 8 minutes to complete. Link: http://www.f1-motorsportclubs.de

The objective of this survey is to determine a reliable statement regarding the target group for motor sport clubs and their supporters.

It goes without saying that your responses will be treated confidentially, and will not be used for any other purpose. They are exclusively used as data for this academical study.

All participants have a chance to win a Carrera racetrack at the end of the survey.

If there are any questions or remarks do not hesitate to send me an email:
info@f1-motorsportclubs.de

Thank you for supporting me!
Daniel Schaffer]]>
As a student at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg I am conducting an empirical study on Formula One and motor sport clubs. This study is part of my diploma thesis at the chair for business economics (department for industrial management) under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Kai-Ingo Voigt.

The following questionnaire enquires about your personal opinion regarding Formula One and motor sport clubs.

I would be very grateful if you support me with this academic project.
The voluntary online questionnaire should take about 8 minutes to complete. Link: http://www.f1-motorsportclubs.de

The objective of this survey is to determine a reliable statement regarding the target group for motor sport clubs and their supporters.

It goes without saying that your responses will be treated confidentially, and will not be used for any other purpose. They are exclusively used as data for this academical study.

All participants have a chance to win a Carrera racetrack at the end of the survey.

If there are any questions or remarks do not hesitate to send me an email:
info@f1-motorsportclubs.de

Thank you for supporting me!
Daniel Schaffer]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=907 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:52:30 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=907 It seems this NASCAR thing is tougher than it looks.
How long before he ends up in the Andretti-Green ALMS Acura?]]> It seems this NASCAR thing is tougher than it looks.
How long before he ends up in the Andretti-Green ALMS Acura?]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=906 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:06:04 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=906 Scots career draw to a close

Jul.1 (GMM) The strong rumour in the days before the British grand prix is that David Coulthard will announce his retirement from formula one this weekend at Silverstone.

The veteran of approaching 250 grands prix, 15 consecutive seasons and 13 wins - and at 37 the oldest active race driver - is out of contract at Red Bull at the end of 2008.

With German youngster Sebastian Vettel expected to claim his seat for next year, it is now strongly speculated that Coulthard, a Scot, will take the opportunity of perhaps his last home race to signal the impending end of his F1 career.

He said recently about the prospect of retirement as a race driver: "When that moment comes, there you go. That's the journey of life. You move on to the next thing.

"There are a lot worse things that can happen to you and you move on to the next challenge," Coulthard added.]]> Scots career draw to a close

Jul.1 (GMM) The strong rumour in the days before the British grand prix is that David Coulthard will announce his retirement from formula one this weekend at Silverstone.

The veteran of approaching 250 grands prix, 15 consecutive seasons and 13 wins - and at 37 the oldest active race driver - is out of contract at Red Bull at the end of 2008.

With German youngster Sebastian Vettel expected to claim his seat for next year, it is now strongly speculated that Coulthard, a Scot, will take the opportunity of perhaps his last home race to signal the impending end of his F1 career.

He said recently about the prospect of retirement as a race driver: "When that moment comes, there you go. That's the journey of life. You move on to the next thing.

"There are a lot worse things that can happen to you and you move on to the next challenge," Coulthard added.]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=905 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:57:57 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=905 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=904 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:46:43 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=904
Nope Lewis..... I guess their new look didn't go far enough!

John "looks are only skin deep" Stone]]>
Nope Lewis..... I guess their new look didn't go far enough!

John "looks are only skin deep" Stone]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=903 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:37:14 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=903
'Tyre warmer ban is scrapped'
Monday 30th June 2008

The FIA have reportedly scrapped plans to ban tyre warmers from Formula One next season.

Motorsport's governing body has proposed the idea of banning tyre warmers next year when F1 sees the return of slick tyres.

The idea was greeted with some skepticism with drivers voicing concerns over their safety should they fail to get their tyres up to temperature quick enough.

Bridgestone, though, countered the arguments with plans to introduce a new type of rubber that would be easier to warm up, which was tested earlier this year with mixed reactions.

Proposals were also made regarding imposing a minimum tyre pressure limit, however, F1's Technical Working Group soon ascertained that it would be impossible to police this.

And as a result Autosport reports that the FIA have agreed not to ban tyre warmers for the 2009 F1 season.]]>
'Tyre warmer ban is scrapped'
Monday 30th June 2008

The FIA have reportedly scrapped plans to ban tyre warmers from Formula One next season.

Motorsport's governing body has proposed the idea of banning tyre warmers next year when F1 sees the return of slick tyres.

The idea was greeted with some skepticism with drivers voicing concerns over their safety should they fail to get their tyres up to temperature quick enough.

Bridgestone, though, countered the arguments with plans to introduce a new type of rubber that would be easier to warm up, which was tested earlier this year with mixed reactions.

Proposals were also made regarding imposing a minimum tyre pressure limit, however, F1's Technical Working Group soon ascertained that it would be impossible to police this.

And as a result Autosport reports that the FIA have agreed not to ban tyre warmers for the 2009 F1 season.]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=902 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:27:43 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=902 30 June 2008

Sebastien Bourdais has said he hasn't got a clue what he will be doing in 2009. The Scuderia Toro Rosso driver has scored two points so far but has been over classed by his team mate Sebastian Vettel. "If I get fired then so be it," Bourdais said.

After winning the Champ Car series four times in a row Bourdais finally saw his dream come true in becoming a Formula 1 driver. The French man might have shown he has the quality in the US, but his dream was to become a Formula One driver one day. The Scuderia Toro Rosso team signed him up for the 2008 season but as the team's future is uncertain so is the future of Bourdais in F1.

Speaking about his current performance in Formula 1 Bourdais told our colleagues at ITV: "Obviously if you start looking at this then you can get worried, so there are two attitudes to this. You can completely disregard it, which is pretty much the approach I choose to adopt - after all, we've only had eight races so we're not even mid-season yet.

"I can't really say I feel that I've shown what I wanted to show this year so far. What happen will happen. I'm kind of a free man. If I get fired because of this or because of that then so be it. What's really important for me is that I give my best. And I am giving my best, even if it's not paying off right now.

"But you can only influence so many parameters, so I will have no regrets, that's for sure. I'm doing the very best I can, and if it's not enough in some people's opinion then fine. Right now I'm focused on 2008. I can only hope I'll be able to show what I can do with a car that has slick tyres."]]> 30 June 2008

Sebastien Bourdais has said he hasn't got a clue what he will be doing in 2009. The Scuderia Toro Rosso driver has scored two points so far but has been over classed by his team mate Sebastian Vettel. "If I get fired then so be it," Bourdais said.

After winning the Champ Car series four times in a row Bourdais finally saw his dream come true in becoming a Formula 1 driver. The French man might have shown he has the quality in the US, but his dream was to become a Formula One driver one day. The Scuderia Toro Rosso team signed him up for the 2008 season but as the team's future is uncertain so is the future of Bourdais in F1.

Speaking about his current performance in Formula 1 Bourdais told our colleagues at ITV: "Obviously if you start looking at this then you can get worried, so there are two attitudes to this. You can completely disregard it, which is pretty much the approach I choose to adopt - after all, we've only had eight races so we're not even mid-season yet.

"I can't really say I feel that I've shown what I wanted to show this year so far. What happen will happen. I'm kind of a free man. If I get fired because of this or because of that then so be it. What's really important for me is that I give my best. And I am giving my best, even if it's not paying off right now.

"But you can only influence so many parameters, so I will have no regrets, that's for sure. I'm doing the very best I can, and if it's not enough in some people's opinion then fine. Right now I'm focused on 2008. I can only hope I'll be able to show what I can do with a car that has slick tyres."]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=901 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:43:06 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=901 just curious, don't loose any sleep over it.]]> just curious, don't loose any sleep over it.]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=900 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:45:22 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=900

Formula 1 » Senna in 'intensive talks' with BMW for '09.
Friday, 27th June 2008

GP2 Series title challenger Bruno Senna 'determined' to get an F1 test with BMW as he bids to break into the top flight in 2009, it has been claimed.
Bruno Senna is in ‘intensive talks' with BMW-Sauber regarding a possible Formula 1 role in 2009, reports have hinted.

German publication Sport Bild states that the young Brazilian – sitting second in the GP2 Series title standings with victory at Monaco already under his belt in 2008 – could become either a test driver or even race driver for the Munich and Hinwil-based concern next year.

There have been numerous suggestions in recent weeks that Nick Heidfeld's days at BMW are numbered, with the experienced German having struggled so far to get a grip on Bridgestone's current Potenza rubber and lagging some way behind the pace of former world championship leading team-mate Robert Kubica eight races into the campaign.

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Senna is the nephew of the late triple F1 world champion Ayrton Senna, and his career has been closely tracked by his uncle's long-time friend and former McLaren team-mate Gerhard Berger, now co-owner of Scuderia Toro Rosso.

“I will help Bruno, and his family who look out for his career, to do it,” the Austrian ten-time grand prix winner admitted. “His development is obvious, and there is no doubt he has talent.”

Sport Bild claims that Berger discussed Senna at Magny-Cours with BMW Motorsport Director and former colleague Dr Mario Theissen. An insider confirmed to the magazine: “Senna is determined to get a test, and then BMW will decide.”

STR, sister outfit Red Bull Racing and Williams are also said to be potentially interested in procuring the services of the 24-year-old, who is backed by McLaren-Mercedes sponsor Santander. For now, however, Senna insists he is remaining focussed on the task in-hand – lifting the GP2 crown with iSport International.

“I must continue to push and win races and podiums,” he asserted. “Then I can dream a little bit more.”]]>

Formula 1 » Senna in 'intensive talks' with BMW for '09.
Friday, 27th June 2008

GP2 Series title challenger Bruno Senna 'determined' to get an F1 test with BMW as he bids to break into the top flight in 2009, it has been claimed.
Bruno Senna is in ‘intensive talks' with BMW-Sauber regarding a possible Formula 1 role in 2009, reports have hinted.

German publication Sport Bild states that the young Brazilian – sitting second in the GP2 Series title standings with victory at Monaco already under his belt in 2008 – could become either a test driver or even race driver for the Munich and Hinwil-based concern next year.

There have been numerous suggestions in recent weeks that Nick Heidfeld's days at BMW are numbered, with the experienced German having struggled so far to get a grip on Bridgestone's current Potenza rubber and lagging some way behind the pace of former world championship leading team-mate Robert Kubica eight races into the campaign.

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Senna is the nephew of the late triple F1 world champion Ayrton Senna, and his career has been closely tracked by his uncle's long-time friend and former McLaren team-mate Gerhard Berger, now co-owner of Scuderia Toro Rosso.

“I will help Bruno, and his family who look out for his career, to do it,” the Austrian ten-time grand prix winner admitted. “His development is obvious, and there is no doubt he has talent.”

Sport Bild claims that Berger discussed Senna at Magny-Cours with BMW Motorsport Director and former colleague Dr Mario Theissen. An insider confirmed to the magazine: “Senna is determined to get a test, and then BMW will decide.”

STR, sister outfit Red Bull Racing and Williams are also said to be potentially interested in procuring the services of the 24-year-old, who is backed by McLaren-Mercedes sponsor Santander. For now, however, Senna insists he is remaining focussed on the task in-hand – lifting the GP2 crown with iSport International.

“I must continue to push and win races and podiums,” he asserted. “Then I can dream a little bit more.”]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=899 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:10:59 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=899
The McLaren ace had been on board the Open 60 Hugo Boss yacht in the Round the Island Race - one of the world's largest yacht races - which took place off the Isle of Wight on Saturday.

The race attracted a record 1,800 competitors, with Lewis joining skipper Alex Thomson and triple Olympic medallist Ben Ainslie aboard the Huge Boss boat.

Unfortunately the crew collided with a rival prior to the start of the race and were subsequently disqualified, although they have announced their intention to protest.
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Ironically before the race Hamilton had said he expected the start to be one of the highlights of his day at sea.

"I'm looking forward to the start, no fixed start position, just all those boats fighting it out for the best space on the start line," Hamilton said on Friday.

"I am interested to see all the technology that goes behind this boat and the similarities between racing on the water and racing on the track."

so to recap this month, The hamiltons have crashed or smashed up, A Porsche, A Mclaren a Ferrari and now a big ass sailing boat. Bet their insurance form makes a good read...]]>
The McLaren ace had been on board the Open 60 Hugo Boss yacht in the Round the Island Race - one of the world's largest yacht races - which took place off the Isle of Wight on Saturday.

The race attracted a record 1,800 competitors, with Lewis joining skipper Alex Thomson and triple Olympic medallist Ben Ainslie aboard the Huge Boss boat.

Unfortunately the crew collided with a rival prior to the start of the race and were subsequently disqualified, although they have announced their intention to protest.
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Ironically before the race Hamilton had said he expected the start to be one of the highlights of his day at sea.

"I'm looking forward to the start, no fixed start position, just all those boats fighting it out for the best space on the start line," Hamilton said on Friday.

"I am interested to see all the technology that goes behind this boat and the similarities between racing on the water and racing on the track."

so to recap this month, The hamiltons have crashed or smashed up, A Porsche, A Mclaren a Ferrari and now a big ass sailing boat. Bet their insurance form makes a good read...]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=898 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:42:09 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=898
Weather is great, sunsets are terrific and I can't dynamite my little ones off the beach; they love it. should be able to finish the JAckie Stewart book up here but I suspect I'll be working on the web site the entire time.

Just wanted to keep everyone in the loop and let you know that any technical difficulties are not because of Grace (not that they ever were) and that we will be planning on an all new podcast tomorrow. :)]]>
Weather is great, sunsets are terrific and I can't dynamite my little ones off the beach; they love it. should be able to finish the JAckie Stewart book up here but I suspect I'll be working on the web site the entire time.

Just wanted to keep everyone in the loop and let you know that any technical difficulties are not because of Grace (not that they ever were) and that we will be planning on an all new podcast tomorrow. :)]]> http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=897 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:04:17 -0700 http://www.formula1blog.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=897
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