New F1 Season

boomx5 · December 17th, 2005, 06:09 PM

Alright sports fans, with only 84 more days till the start of the F1 season, I'd like to get some of your picks for who you think will win it all this year. Who is going to have the best V8 powerplant this year? Will Renault stay at the top or will Ferrari make it back to greatness? And what about Jaques, will he continue to bitch and make excuses about his car while being outpaced by another team mate? Will Juan be consistant? Oh, and we can't forget that we finally have an American back in the series...any opinions on how Scott Speed will do? What do you guys think...lay it on me? :D

*Clare Gledhill* · December 18th, 2005, 12:53 AM

Thank God for that - if the F1 season is starting again I can go diving on a Sunday without my husband sulking too much...

When it is the Australian Grand Prix I better find a night dive

wb416 · December 18th, 2005, 02:33 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by boomx5)

Alright sports fans, with only 84 more days till the start of the F1 season,
....snip...

What's F1? :p

Long live NASCAR!!! Only 63 days until Daytona!!! Woo Hoo!!! :D

limeyx · December 18th, 2005, 08:33 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by wb416)

What's F1? :p

Long live NASCAR!!! Only 63 days until Daytona!!! Woo Hoo!!! :D

NASCAR? The only sport where they cut out a hole in the steering wheel to fit the drivers gut ?

(Well, I guess baseball is worse but not by that much!)

limeyx · December 18th, 2005, 08:34 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by boomx5)

Alright sports fans, with only 84 more days till the start of the F1 season, I'd like to get some of your picks for who you think will win it all this year. Who is going to have the best V8 powerplant this year? Will Renault stay at the top or will Ferrari make it back to greatness? And what about Jaques, will he continue to bitch and make excuses about his car while being outpaced by another team mate? Will Juan be consistant? Oh, and we can't forget that we finally have an American back in the series...any opinions on how Scott Speed will do? What do you guys think...lay it on me? :D

As long as the car in front aint red, I am gonna be happy next season.

Jacques is worthless, it's just that most of Canada hasn't realized it yet (somehow).

Kimi is my vote but I dont think it will happen (again)

ReikiMaster · December 18th, 2005, 11:33 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders)

When it is the Australian Grand Prix I better find a night dive

either that or find out if he wants to see it over there,

Vie · December 18th, 2005, 02:05 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by boomx5)

I'd like to get some of your picks for who you think will win it all this year. Who is going to have the best V8 powerplant this year? Will Renault stay at the top or will Ferrari make it back to greatness? And what about Jaques, will he continue to bitch and make excuses about his car while being outpaced by another team mate? Will Juan be consistant? Oh, and we can't forget that we finally have an American back in the series...any opinions on how Scott Speed will do? What do you guys think...lay it on me? :D

Well, I am a diehard Honda fan so I hope they do well (although I wish that they'd given the drive to Anthony Davidson). I am looking forward to seeing Rubens in a Honda.

As for new V8s, there might be surprises from Cosworth and Toyota. I am also very curious about the Redbull/Ferrari V8 combo.

I hope Ferrari never make it back... This would seem highly unlikely since, apart from being a very well run team, they are in bed with the FIA and, with the withdrawal of Michelin at the end of 2006, will have an unfair tire advantage in 2007. And frankly it would just be embarrassing if they can't come back in 2006, even with Schumacher and all the Philip Morris money.

Nick Heidfeld will destroy Jacques.

Juan is just a big liability for Kimi and McLaren - he's not a team player like Coulthard or Fisi. I think McLaren will be ok if Juan is in front and leading the championship but if Kimi is leading the championship, having Montoya as a teammate is not going to help. I think Kimi "deserves" to win the championship but I will be very happy if Fisi takes it (unlikely as it may seem). All the Kimi/Valentino rumours aside, Ferrari should just pair Fisi with Massa for 2007...

Speed did well in GP2 so he should do well, given a good car, in F1. Of course he will be using a "detuned" V10 so it will be interesting.

wb416 · December 18th, 2005, 04:09 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by limeyx)

NASCAR? The only sport where they cut out a hole in the steering wheel to fit the drivers gut ?

(Well, I guess baseball is worse but not by that much!)

Tells me you haven't watched the sport lately! :p

Tord Mattsson · December 18th, 2005, 08:40 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by boomx5)

Alright sports fans, with only 84 more days till the start of the F1 season, I'd like to get some of your picks for who you think will win it all this year. Who is going to have the best V8 powerplant this year? Will Renault stay at the top or will Ferrari make it back to greatness? And what about Jaques, will he continue to bitch and make excuses about his car while being outpaced by another team mate? Will Juan be consistant? Oh, and we can't forget that we finally have an American back in the series...any opinions on how Scott Speed will do? What do you guys think...lay it on me? :D

That Alonso, is still aimed and fucussed. And is not going to back one inch.
But I´m not a true fan. Just like motorsport. Specially 2 wheels.

B.R.

Tord

Mark Chase · December 18th, 2005, 08:48 PM

The perfect season for me would be Jensen Button winning the world title, Rikanan taking up golf (God he is a boring driver for a hell raiser and his winning speeches could bore a priest to death) and Baracallo beating Shumacker for second place in some nail biting finishing.

Alonso can do what he likes he's OK but doesn't get my vote.

ATB

Mark Chase

December 17th, 2005, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
boomx5(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 45	New F1 Season Alright sports fans, with only 84 more days till the start of the F1 season, I'd like to get some of your picks for who you think will win it all this year. Who is going to have the best V8 powerplant this year? Will Renault stay at the top or will Ferrari make it back to greatness? And what about Jaques, will he continue to bitch and make excuses about his car while being outpaced by another team mate? Will Juan be consistant? Oh, and we can't forget that we finally have an American back in the series...any opinions on how Scott Speed will do? What do you guys think...lay it on me? :D

December 18th, 2005, 12:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,541	Thank God for that - if the F1 season is starting again I can go diving on a Sunday without my husband sulking too much... When it is the Australian Grand Prix I better find a night dive __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

December 18th, 2005, 02:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
wb416(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 25	Quote: (Originally Posted by boomx5) Alright sports fans, with only 84 more days till the start of the F1 season, ....snip... What's F1? :p Long live NASCAR!!! Only 63 days until Daytona!!! Woo Hoo!!! :D __________________ *********************** Bob Overstreet wb's Website Zendiving Scuba Forum

December 18th, 2005, 11:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
ReikiMaster(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Posts: 123	Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders) When it is the Australian Grand Prix I better find a night dive either that or find out if he wants to see it over there, __________________ Steve

December 18th, 2005, 02:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vie(Offline) Loner at the ball... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Krung Thep, Siam, mostly Posts: 189	Quote: (Originally Posted by boomx5) I'd like to get some of your picks for who you think will win it all this year. Who is going to have the best V8 powerplant this year? Will Renault stay at the top or will Ferrari make it back to greatness? And what about Jaques, will he continue to bitch and make excuses about his car while being outpaced by another team mate? Will Juan be consistant? Oh, and we can't forget that we finally have an American back in the series...any opinions on how Scott Speed will do? What do you guys think...lay it on me? :D Well, I am a diehard Honda fan so I hope they do well (although I wish that they'd given the drive to Anthony Davidson). I am looking forward to seeing Rubens in a Honda. As for new V8s, there might be surprises from Cosworth and Toyota. I am also very curious about the Redbull/Ferrari V8 combo. I hope Ferrari never make it back... This would seem highly unlikely since, apart from being a very well run team, they are in bed with the FIA and, with the withdrawal of Michelin at the end of 2006, will have an unfair tire advantage in 2007. And frankly it would just be embarrassing if they can't come back in 2006, even with Schumacher and all the Philip Morris money. Nick Heidfeld will destroy Jacques. Juan is just a big liability for Kimi and McLaren - he's not a team player like Coulthard or Fisi. I think McLaren will be ok if Juan is in front and leading the championship but if Kimi is leading the championship, having Montoya as a teammate is not going to help. I think Kimi "deserves" to win the championship but I will be very happy if Fisi takes it (unlikely as it may seem). All the Kimi/Valentino rumours aside, Ferrari should just pair Fisi with Massa for 2007... Speed did well in GP2 so he should do well, given a good car, in F1. Of course he will be using a "detuned" V10 so it will be interesting. Last edited by Vie; December 18th, 2005 at 02:57 PM.

December 18th, 2005, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
limeyx(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 708	Quote: (Originally Posted by wb416) What's F1? :p Long live NASCAR!!! Only 63 days until Daytona!!! Woo Hoo!!! :D NASCAR? The only sport where they cut out a hole in the steering wheel to fit the drivers gut ? (Well, I guess baseball is worse but not by that much!)

December 18th, 2005, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
limeyx(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 708	Quote: (Originally Posted by boomx5) Alright sports fans, with only 84 more days till the start of the F1 season, I'd like to get some of your picks for who you think will win it all this year. Who is going to have the best V8 powerplant this year? Will Renault stay at the top or will Ferrari make it back to greatness? And what about Jaques, will he continue to bitch and make excuses about his car while being outpaced by another team mate? Will Juan be consistant? Oh, and we can't forget that we finally have an American back in the series...any opinions on how Scott Speed will do? What do you guys think...lay it on me? :D As long as the car in front aint red, I am gonna be happy next season. Jacques is worthless, it's just that most of Canada hasn't realized it yet (somehow). Kimi is my vote but I dont think it will happen (again)

December 18th, 2005, 04:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
wb416(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 25	Quote: (Originally Posted by limeyx) NASCAR? The only sport where they cut out a hole in the steering wheel to fit the drivers gut ? (Well, I guess baseball is worse but not by that much!) Tells me you haven't watched the sport lately! :p __________________ *********************** Bob Overstreet wb's Website Zendiving Scuba Forum

December 18th, 2005, 08:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tord Mattsson(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 29	Quote: (Originally Posted by boomx5) Alright sports fans, with only 84 more days till the start of the F1 season, I'd like to get some of your picks for who you think will win it all this year. Who is going to have the best V8 powerplant this year? Will Renault stay at the top or will Ferrari make it back to greatness? And what about Jaques, will he continue to bitch and make excuses about his car while being outpaced by another team mate? Will Juan be consistant? Oh, and we can't forget that we finally have an American back in the series...any opinions on how Scott Speed will do? What do you guys think...lay it on me? :D That Alonso, is still aimed and fucussed. And is not going to back one inch. But I´m not a true fan. Just like motorsport. Specially 2 wheels. B.R. Tord

December 18th, 2005, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mark Chase(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent England Posts: 905	The perfect season for me would be Jensen Button winning the world title, Rikanan taking up golf (God he is a boring driver for a hell raiser and his winning speeches could bore a priest to death) and Baracallo beating Shumacker for second place in some nail biting finishing. Alonso can do what he likes he's OK but doesn't get my vote. ATB Mark Chase