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sperry · 2009-11-20, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Crash.net (which is like The Sun of the racing world) is reporting the Eddie Jordan (who is also known for wild remarks) says the Schumacher to Mercedes GP deal is definitely going to happen.

http://www.crash.net/f1/news/154816/...to_happen.html

If any team was to make it happen, this would be it. A Ross Brawn led team owned by a German manufacturer is probably just about the only team that could pull him out of retirement (baring his Ferrari contracts and whatnot).

That article makes a good argument for the possibility. Normally I'd scoff at the absurdity of the idea, but it wouldn't be the strangest thing to go down in F1 in recent months.

Nick Koan · 2009-11-23, 07:39 AM

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80316

Totally expected Rosberg to Mercedes GP announcement

Nick Koan · 2009-12-03, 10:16 AM

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...47499&PO=47499

Last week BMW backed out of the deal to sell the team to Qadback after it was found out the guy leading it was a serious fraudster. BMW agreed to sell the team back to Peter Sauber, on the condition that the team was granted the final grid slot.

And today it was, which means that someone looking to buy the ex-Toyota team for a free grid spot won't happen (and Toyota may face the consequences of violating the most recent Concorde Agreement).

Other rumors that Prodrive is going to buy Renault's team, and move their entire operations from Branbury to Enstone.

http://www.crash.net/f1/news/155109/..._takeover.html

And there is also news that Kubica could be automatically released from his contract if Renault doesn't confirm their commitment to F1 soon, meaning that he may be able to take a drive at Mercedes or elsewhere.

skimonkey30 · 2009-12-03, 05:23 PM

this is a silly season for the record books

Nick Koan · 2009-12-04, 08:09 AM

Kimi confirmed at Citroens Junior squad for a year. Co-driver will be Kaj Lindstrom, who used to co-drive for Tommi Makinen.

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...-championship/

sperry · 2009-12-09, 09:45 AM

I'm starting to think that not denying a comeback is as good as confirming it.

I bet Schumacher is driving the Brawn/Merc next year alongside Rosberg.

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...09145316.shtml

MattR · 2009-12-09, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I'm starting to think that not denying a comeback is as good as confirming it.

I bet Schumacher is driving the Brawn/Merc next year alongside Rosberg.

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...09145316.shtml

Best quote in that story...

"Meanwhile, Nico Rosberg has revealed he would welcome sharing a Mercedes GP garage next year with the most successful driver in F1's history."

No shit Nico?

Nick Koan · 2009-12-10, 11:37 AM

New points system in the works for next year due to the larger grid.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80521

1st - 25
2nd - 20
3rd - 15
4th - 10
5th - 8
6th - 6
7th - 5
8th - 3
9th - 2
10th - 1

sperry · 2009-12-10, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

New points system in the works for next year due to the larger grid.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80521

1st - 25
2nd - 20
3rd - 15
4th - 10
5th - 8
6th - 6
7th - 5
8th - 3
9th - 2
10th - 1

F that. Now I'm gonna have to make a shitload of FF1 code changes to support 10 picks?

zpeed · 2009-12-10, 12:46 PM

Or stick w/ 8 picks with new points. Is that easier?

sperry · 2009-12-10, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zpeed

Or stick w/ 8 picks with new points. Is that easier?

That's way easier, since it's just a configuration value that assigns the point value to each position. But the number of picks is a much bigger change because it involves changing the database and the column layout in the user interface.

Nick Koan · 2009-12-11, 08:45 AM

Time to get coding. The point overhaul was approved.

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...rmed-for-2010/

Nick Koan · 2009-12-12, 10:52 AM

Lotus announced that they signed two drivers, who will be announced on Monday.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80542

Trulli looks to have the first seat, and the second seat being either Kovalanien or Sato.

EDIT: Confirmed as Trulli and Kovalainen.

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/formula-1-...nd-kovalainen/

Nick Koan · 2009-12-17, 07:07 AM

Di Grassi To Virgin
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80577

and Kobayashi to Sauber
http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...47559&PO=47559

Which makes the grid look like this (guesses in italics):

Mercedes GP: Rosberg / Schumacher
McLaren: Hamilton / Button
Ferrari: Alonso / Massa
Red Bull: Vettel / Webber
Renault: Kubica / Montagny
Toro Rosso: Buemi / Alguersuari
Williams: Barrichello / Hulkenberg
Force India: Sutil / Luizzi
USF1: Wurz / Villeneuve
Virgin/Manor: Glock / Di Grassi
Campos: B Senna / Chandhok
Lotus: Kovalenin / Trulli
Sauber: Kobayashi / Grosjean

sperry · 2009-12-17, 09:41 AM

Nick, you forgot to put Renault in italics.

And I'm starting to worry about USF1 ending up w/ a bunk lineup... we should have had some stronger rumors by now unless they're actually flailing to find drivers. I can see Wurz there, but what have you heard about Villeneuve? Is that just a wild guess?

Maybe Renault will be the boon to USF1... if they decide at the last minute to drop out, maybe USF1 will be Kubica's only chance at a drive in 2010. I'd love to see him there, except I'd feel bad for him since the car probably won't be a winner in their 1st season. Kubica's a good enough driver to win regularly, he just needs a developed car, IMO.

skimonkey30 · 2009-12-22, 11:01 AM

schumacher comeback seems to be progressing along

http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsport/story/5346.html

http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/5479.html

MattR · 2009-12-23, 06:19 AM

It's official this morning, MSC will be Back!

edit: hahaha, also, Top gear story...http://sundayafternoonclub.blogs.top...race-for-merc/

Nick Koan · 2009-12-23, 07:46 AM

Even with all the leaked stories, I'm still kind of shocked its actually happening.

EDIT: 3-year deal? damn.

skimonkey30 · 2009-12-23, 12:17 PM

OMG this is awesome!

I need to get some Mercedes GP gear

Nick Koan · 2009-12-24, 01:00 PM

YouTube- US F1 Team - Introduction to the team

US F1 is coming along

skimonkey30 · 2009-12-24, 01:07 PM

That's great. I saw yesterday or the day before that Peter Windsor called out Bernie Ecclestone in the paper for claiming they werent going to make the grid

Nick Koan · 2009-12-24, 01:13 PM

All they need now is a driver or two. And maybe some wheels.

van · 2009-12-24, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVYZDsc6XWo

US F1 is coming along

Good to see something going on with them, especially after that other hokey video they had.
Matt and Debbie can be their drivers.

MattR · 2009-12-24, 05:20 PM

I hope it's a "wide-body" design in my case

sperry · 2009-12-28, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Ralf Schumacher eyes Formula 1 comeback
28 December 2009

While his big brother Michael Schumacher was announced as Mercedes Grand Prix driver last week Ralf Schumacher now too eyes a comeback to Formula 1. After spending two years in the DTM series for Mercedes the 34-year-old now wishes to return to the sport he loves most.

"I feel that my desires to race in Formula 1 are still there," Ralf Schumacher told German magazine Bild. According to the magazine Ralf Schumacher already turned down an offer from one of the new Formula 1 teams but did not accept the offer. "There must be a challenge, it is not about money but what we can achieve with the team.

"I know that my reputation suffered during my time at Toyota but I left that behind me. I know what I can do and I feel ready to do it again."

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/formula-1-...la-1-comeback/

And the F1 community at large laughed heartily.

2009-11-23, 07:39 AM	#77
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80316 Totally expected Rosberg to Mercedes GP announcement __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2009-11-23 at 07:45 AM.

2009-12-03, 10:16 AM	#78
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...47499&PO=47499 Last week BMW backed out of the deal to sell the team to Qadback after it was found out the guy leading it was a serious fraudster. BMW agreed to sell the team back to Peter Sauber, on the condition that the team was granted the final grid slot. And today it was, which means that someone looking to buy the ex-Toyota team for a free grid spot won't happen (and Toyota may face the consequences of violating the most recent Concorde Agreement). Other rumors that Prodrive is going to buy Renault's team, and move their entire operations from Branbury to Enstone. http://www.crash.net/f1/news/155109/..._takeover.html And there is also news that Kubica could be automatically released from his contract if Renault doesn't confirm their commitment to F1 soon, meaning that he may be able to take a drive at Mercedes or elsewhere. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-12-03, 05:23 PM	#79
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	this is a silly season for the record books __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2009-12-04, 08:09 AM	#80
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Kimi confirmed at Citroens Junior squad for a year. Co-driver will be Kaj Lindstrom, who used to co-drive for Tommi Makinen. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...-championship/ __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-12-09, 09:45 AM	#81
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I'm starting to think that not denying a comeback is as good as confirming it. I bet Schumacher is driving the Brawn/Merc next year alongside Rosberg. http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...09145316.shtml __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-12-10, 11:37 AM	#83
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	New points system in the works for next year due to the larger grid. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80521 1st - 25 2nd - 20 3rd - 15 4th - 10 5th - 8 6th - 6 7th - 5 8th - 3 9th - 2 10th - 1 __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-12-10, 12:46 PM	#85
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Or stick w/ 8 picks with new points. Is that easier?

2009-12-11, 08:45 AM	#87
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Time to get coding. The point overhaul was approved. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...rmed-for-2010/ __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-12-12, 10:52 AM	#88
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Lotus announced that they signed two drivers, who will be announced on Monday. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80542 Trulli looks to have the first seat, and the second seat being either Kovalanien or Sato. EDIT: Confirmed as Trulli and Kovalainen. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/formula-1-...nd-kovalainen/ __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2009-12-14 at 06:55 AM.

2009-12-17, 07:07 AM	#89
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Di Grassi To Virgin http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80577 and Kobayashi to Sauber http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.a...47559&PO=47559 Which makes the grid look like this (guesses in italics): Mercedes GP: Rosberg / Schumacher McLaren: Hamilton / Button Ferrari: Alonso / Massa Red Bull: Vettel / Webber Renault: Kubica / Montagny Toro Rosso: Buemi / Alguersuari Williams: Barrichello / Hulkenberg Force India: Sutil / Luizzi USF1: Wurz / Villeneuve Virgin/Manor: Glock / Di Grassi Campos: B Senna / Chandhok Lotus: Kovalenin / Trulli Sauber: Kobayashi / Grosjean __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-12-17, 09:41 AM	#90
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Nick, you forgot to put Renault in italics. And I'm starting to worry about USF1 ending up w/ a bunk lineup... we should have had some stronger rumors by now unless they're actually flailing to find drivers. I can see Wurz there, but what have you heard about Villeneuve? Is that just a wild guess? Maybe Renault will be the boon to USF1... if they decide at the last minute to drop out, maybe USF1 will be Kubica's only chance at a drive in 2010. I'd love to see him there, except I'd feel bad for him since the car probably won't be a winner in their 1st season. Kubica's a good enough driver to win regularly, he just needs a developed car, IMO. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-12-22, 11:01 AM	#91
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	schumacher comeback seems to be progressing along http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsport/story/5346.html http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/5479.html __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2009-12-23, 06:19 AM	#92
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	It's official this morning, MSC will be Back! edit: hahaha, also, Top gear story...http://sundayafternoonclub.blogs.top...race-for-merc/ __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-12-23, 07:46 AM	#93
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Even with all the leaked stories, I'm still kind of shocked its actually happening. EDIT: 3-year deal? damn. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2009-12-23 at 07:52 AM.

2009-12-23, 12:17 PM	#94
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	OMG this is awesome! I need to get some Mercedes GP gear __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2009-12-24, 01:07 PM	#96
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	That's great. I saw yesterday or the day before that Peter Windsor called out Bernie Ecclestone in the paper for claiming they werent going to make the grid __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2009-12-24, 01:13 PM	#97
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	All they need now is a driver or two. And maybe some wheels. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-12-24, 05:20 PM	#99
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I hope it's a "wide-body" design in my case __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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