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Offline Furball

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Big changes in F1
« on: June 19, 2009, 03:01:31 AM »
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8108488.stm

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Formula One is thrown into chaos after eight F1 teams announce they plan to set up a breakaway championship in 2010.

I wish it would be unlimited, so we could see some crazy cars on the grid like back in the day...



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Offline Nilsen

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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2009, 03:04:20 AM »
Hmm. Personally i think the limit on spending is a good thing but i understand why the big spenders are sulking.
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Offline RipChord929

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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2009, 03:28:31 AM »
Personally, I really miss CanAm racing...
Those CanAm unlimiteds were the coolest
race cars ever... Faster than Indy or F1...

Chapperal, McLaren, Lola.... Gotta love it...

But those might be a little before your time...

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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2009, 04:55:17 AM »
would be interesting to see how this setup would work in football.   :uhoh
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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2009, 06:15:21 AM »
Quote from: Nilsen on June 19, 2009, 03:04:20 AM
Hmm. Personally i think the limit on spending is a good thing but i understand why the big spenders are sulking.

Because it includes using standardised parts - which goes against the "ideals" of F1...the teams (FOTA) want to be able to determine their own budgets, have more say in the regs and continue with the open formula, but this also about commercial rights and forcing FIA/Eccelstone to give up the majority of the cash to the teams.

I fail to see how its possible for FIA to continue without Ferrari, Red Bull, Toro Rosso, McLaren, Toyota, Renault, Brawn GP, and BMW Sauber who will also take all the drivers with them

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Offline Nilsen

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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2009, 06:33:24 AM »
Yes i understand why, but i really think its wrong. Im a fan of heavy restrictions and bans in "sports" like this.
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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2009, 08:58:37 AM »
Sweet now I'll get to watch more racing :rock


If you want restrictions watch Nascar  :D
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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2009, 01:21:51 PM »
Most teams in Formula 1 are not hurting for cash anyway.....
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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2009, 01:58:28 PM »
I miss the 1000hp from 1 liter jobs.....talk about innovation.

F1  21,000 rpms from a V10....   :O
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Offline whels

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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2009, 02:57:56 PM »
Stupid F1, didnt learn from US open wheel split. Killed open wheel racing in the US :/
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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2009, 03:25:00 PM »
Quote from: whels on June 19, 2009, 02:57:56 PM
Stupid F1, didnt learn from US open wheel split. Killed open wheel racing in the US :/

This is my concern

On the other hand, anything that gets rid of the Max and Ernie show is a step in the right direction.
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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2009, 05:59:46 PM »
Quote from: 68Wooley on June 19, 2009, 03:25:00 PM
anything that gets rid of the Max and Ernie show is a step in the right direction.

ding ding ding....We have a winner!! :aok
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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2009, 10:45:39 AM »
Quote from: Nilsen on June 19, 2009, 06:33:24 AM
Yes i understand why, but i really think its wrong. Im a fan of heavy restrictions and bans in "sports" like this.

I dont, at least not for F1 - its supposed to be the most innovated, best & advanced open wheel racing series - not a new form of Indy car


Quote from: SIK1 on June 19, 2009, 05:59:46 PM
ding ding ding....We have a winner!! :aok

Probably come down to a compromise - but the end of Max and Ernie can only be a good thing

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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2009, 05:56:19 AM »
Hitler doesn't think the breakaway is a good idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO8TLBn7z1k
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Re: Big changes in F1
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2009, 07:01:45 AM »
Quote from: Redlegs on June 22, 2009, 05:56:19 AM
Hitler doesn't think the breakaway is a good idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO8TLBn7z1k

 :rofl Great find
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