Motorsport Off Topic Thread

Shimmy · 2 Jan 2012 at 13:49

I often come across interesting snippets of F1 info or other motorsport related topics that doesn't seem to be relevant in other threads or worth a new one, I can't be the only one?

So hopefully this thread will prove useful for random bits of information you found interesting and wish to share with others.

I'll start with Lewis Hamilton allegedly having recorded a secret R&B album!

http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/61202

Shimmy · 4 Jan 2012 at 21:59

Duke said:
Williams looking for new title sponsor - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96881

They need to get a company on board quick, else they'll go under pretty quick I reckon.

Latest sponsor rumour.

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2012/01/04/rumours-from-doha/

Mike306 said:
I read that also on another website. If true, hope a track will be leaked at some point. Should be quite a laugh.

Just a matter of when rather than if.

Shimmy · 7 Jan 2012 at 12:29

lmao

I wish team radios were made more accessible.

Shimmy · 15 Jan 2012 at 01:00

Pat Symonds interview.

Shimmy · 25 Jan 2012 at 07:36

2012 tyres

Shimmy · 1 Feb 2012 at 18:58

ScarbsF1 will be the live studio guest on TheFlyingLap in 15/20 mins.

Will feature Caterham and McLaren pics + technical analysis.

http://smibs.tv/live

Shimmy · 10 Feb 2012 at 19:45

o.O

Shimmy · 13 Feb 2012 at 13:32

TaKeN said:
Where on earth did you find that Shimmy? You sure it's legit!?

Twitter a few days ago, leaked apparently.

Am I sure it's legit, no. But it looks kosher, if someone wanted to fake it, IMO it would have looked less authentic.

Shimmy · 13 Feb 2012 at 18:51

dannyjo22 said:
I think that's a serious amount of money myself to plow into an average driver in a very poor team. That's far above what we are used to hearing for paid for seats.

I've been used to hearing about 1 or 2 million, or Justin Wilsons struggle to sell himself for his career earnings. Nothing like 30 million sterling.

There was a F1 Forum show on the red button last year towards the end of the season where they discussed this.

iirc it was Brundle who said that pay drivers are bringing £12-£15 million minimum each, to the team.

Shimmy · 20 Feb 2012 at 19:48

Can't tell you how good this sounded through my headphones. :cool:

Shimmy · 7 Mar 2012 at 19:09

Alguesuari could get a McLaren test role.

https://twitter.com/#!/f1enigma/status/177470164198105088

Shimmy · 8 Mar 2012 at 18:58

Looks like we'll get some new investors into F1, News Corp anyone?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/mar/07/lehman-brothers-to-sell-formula-one-stake?CMP=twt_gu

Here's what the drivers earned last year, no idea how accurate.

http://www.tomorrownewsf1.com/f1-liste-des-pilotes-les-mieux-remuneres-en-2011-26877

4 pay drivers not on the list.

Shimmy · 9 Mar 2012 at 18:54

Shimmy · 10 Mar 2012 at 23:02

Melbourne tyres will be the Soft and Medium, softer and closer between them compared to 2011.

Mebourne will have 2 DRS zones (1 in 2011). Detection1 Entry T14 and Activation1 Exit T16(main straight), Activation2 Exit T2.

Shimmy · 10 Mar 2012 at 23:28

Skeeter said:
Same detection point for zone 2? Fail.

I'm guessing (hoping) there's a second activation at Turn 1, probably couldn't fit it in the character limit of the tweet.

Shimmy · 14 Mar 2012 at 07:44

Seb's new car is called Abbey.

Shimmy · 17 Mar 2012 at 07:34

Is the F1 timing app not free any more?

Bit steep!

Shimmy · 17 Mar 2012 at 07:58

MagicBoy said:
Use a laptop

I will be or my phone's browser.

I did like using the app though

Shimmy · 19 Mar 2012 at 19:50

:s

This comment tickled me from the weekend:

"Every driver on the grid has scored points in F1, except for the three French guys"

Shimmy · 26 Mar 2012 at 07:24

Good news for all you people that dislike Adam Parr.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/98402

He's quit.