The Official 2012 F1 Thread. Spoilers possible!

shrineclown · 11-27-2011, 06:51 PM

Will Bernie be a spoiler?

Will the Texan's beat him at his game?

Will the IceMan returneth?

Will Hamilton rock or roll?

Will Vettel win every pole and every race?

Will the Pole have feeling and drive?

Will Michael stay or should he go?

If he goes, can we have our favorite Canadian back?

Will we get a political education with our racing?

Will we care?

Will Ferrari be back in the hunt?

Now that India has a race, will Jaguar return to the grid?

Can Sir Frank have just one more stellar season?

Should we be making plans for an Austin pilgrimage?

Is the economy really having an impact on F1?

Will there be more overtaking, by gimmick or talent?

These and many more issues will be discussed, debated and rehashed.

hockeygoon · 11-28-2011, 01:13 PM

One of my wishes for 2012: Can they find a decent world feed director race in and race out? I *really* hate when they cut away from the race to focus on some guy staring at a computer monitor. If said guy was doing something, like shaking his hands at the monitor or anxiously rubbing his temples whilst inspecting data, I could see showing him, but usually it is a dude staring at a computer monitor. Maybe with a clipboard nearby.

Though seeing Mr Bean when Hamilton and Massa came together was priceless (Abu Dhabi was it?). His classic

look said it all.

USF1 is making a comeback, right?

shrineclown · 11-28-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hockeygoon

USF1 is making a comeback, right?

Only two things needed...a pen and money.

shrineclown · 11-29-2011, 07:29 AM

Perhaps the first big news of 2012. Thank FreeTheBeasst for finding this.

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doyle · 11-29-2011, 07:54 AM

I guess the Iceman finally gave up on his pipe dream of a top drive realizing that nearly any F1 seat is better than none at all. Can a Finn even pronounce 'yaaahoooo' or git'r'dun?

I predict another forgettable year at LRGP after the initial buzz of 6 world champions in the field and everyone realizes that the only reason Kimi won a driver's championship was because he was lucky enough to land into the seat and the team infrastructure that Schumacher/Brawn/Todt/Byrne created. Ferrari was on autopilot and it was his championship to lose.

troy safari carpente · 11-29-2011, 07:59 AM

Is it true he is bringing a special new telemetry system from WRC with him, to the Lotus F1 team...?

Kimi: "Hey... Kaj...?! Which way do we turn outta pit lane...?!"

Navigator (tucked away in the R31 nose cone): "Keep left out of pit exit, flat out 400m to minus five right over crest... watch out for Lewis spinning... don't cut!"

hockeygoon · 11-29-2011, 08:15 AM

I think that is the most animated I've seen Kimi.

JNRobert · 11-29-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by doyle

I guess the Iceman finally gave up on his pipe dream of a top drive realizing that nearly any F1 seat is better than none at all. Can a Finn even pronounce 'yaaahoooo' or git'r'dun?

I predict another forgettable year at LRGP after the initial buzz of 6 world champions in the field and everyone realizes that the only reason Kimi won a driver's championship was because he was lucky enough to land into the seat and the team infrastructure that Schumacher/Brawn/Todt/Byrne created. Ferrari was on autopilot and it was his championship to lose.

F1 just got a little more boring. For a Finn with talent and a sense of humor . . .

http://youtu.be/ZCEuZi1HBJw

shrineclown · 11-29-2011, 10:38 PM

But check out the headline......NJ GP?

shrineclown · 11-30-2011, 04:15 PM

Bernie gives the Texans another week. Which oddly enough, brings us to the partners meeting on 12/7.

bobobob · 12-01-2011, 01:56 PM

Kimi could put a tornado to sleep.

anotherguy · 12-01-2011, 03:14 PM

Until he's in a F1 car.

RedRocket · 12-01-2011, 05:24 PM

Hate him for poaching Lewis Hamilton’s drivers’ title or love him for his bottomless Scandinavian cool, 2007 world champion Kimi Räikkönen is back in Formula One, after signing a two-year deal with Lotus Renault. It’s time for embarrassingly cool moments at Grands Prix yet again, like his classic line about a pre-race bowel movement at the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Räikkönen, driving his last race for McLaren, had just missed the speech given by Pelé to commemorate Michael Schumacher, who was about to battle Fernando Alonso for the world title in what was then expected to be Schumacher’s last race. “

bobobob · 12-01-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRocket

Hate him for running over kids.

"Fuck you lady, go pick up your brat."

Kimi is a drunk, disco wanker has been. NASCAR is waiting.

shrineclown · 12-01-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRocket

Hate him for poaching Lewis Hamilton’s drivers’ title or love him for his bottomless Scandinavian cool, 2007 world champion Kimi Räikkönen is back in Formula One, after signing a two-year deal with Lotus Renault. It’s time for embarrassingly cool moments at Grands Prix yet again, like his classic line about a pre-race bowel movement at the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Räikkönen, driving his last race for McLaren, had just missed the speech given by Pelé to commemorate Michael Schumacher, who was about to battle Fernando Alonso for the world title in what was then expected to be Schumacher’s last race. “

LOL...I remember that. It is good to take care of business before you are stuck in the car for a couple of hours. That could get uncomfortable.

11-27-2011, 06:51 PM	#1
shrineclown ^OP Iceberg! WCPGW? Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bruins Nation Oddometer: 7,407	The Official 2012 F1 Thread. Spoilers possible! Will Bernie be a spoiler? Will the Texan's beat him at his game? Will the IceMan returneth? Will Hamilton rock or roll? Will Vettel win every pole and every race? Will the Pole have feeling and drive? Will Michael stay or should he go? If he goes, can we have our favorite Canadian back? Will we get a political education with our racing? Will we care? Will Ferrari be back in the hunt? Now that India has a race, will Jaguar return to the grid? Can Sir Frank have just one more stellar season? Should we be making plans for an Austin pilgrimage? Is the economy really having an impact on F1? Will there be more overtaking, by gimmick or talent? These and many more issues will be discussed, debated and rehashed. __________________ Life is Good and Getting Better Every Day! "Lady, could you pass a test like that?" Belker

11-28-2011, 01:13 PM	#2
hockeygoon Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: USA, CT, Norwich Oddometer: 542	One of my wishes for 2012: Can they find a decent world feed director race in and race out? I really hate when they cut away from the race to focus on some guy staring at a computer monitor. If said guy was doing something, like shaking his hands at the monitor or anxiously rubbing his temples whilst inspecting data, I could see showing him, but usually it is a dude staring at a computer monitor. Maybe with a clipboard nearby. Though seeing Mr Bean when Hamilton and Massa came together was priceless (Abu Dhabi was it?). His classic look said it all. USF1 is making a comeback, right? __________________ 2000 Kawasaki W650 2006 Harley 883R 2001 Ducati M750 (sold)

11-29-2011, 07:29 AM	#4
shrineclown ^OP Iceberg! WCPGW? Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bruins Nation Oddometer: 7,407	Perhaps the first big news of 2012. Thank FreeTheBeasst for finding this. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Life is Good and Getting Better Every Day! "Lady, could you pass a test like that?" Belker

11-29-2011, 07:54 AM	#5
doyle RallyRaidReview-ing Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Off Piste Oddometer: 21,524	I guess the Iceman finally gave up on his pipe dream of a top drive realizing that nearly any F1 seat is better than none at all. Can a Finn even pronounce 'yaaahoooo' or git'r'dun? I predict another forgettable year at LRGP after the initial buzz of 6 world champions in the field and everyone realizes that the only reason Kimi won a driver's championship was because he was lucky enough to land into the seat and the team infrastructure that Schumacher/Brawn/Todt/Byrne created. Ferrari was on autopilot and it was his championship to lose. __________________ *Got Smugmug? Use code HWkDUhHwGv5Tc for a discount.* RallyRaidReview - @RallyRaidReview

11-29-2011, 07:59 AM	#6
troy safari carpente Team f5ool Joined: Nov 2005 Location: f5ederation of scandwegia Oddometer: 13,992	SPOILER: Kimi back to F1...? Assume the LOTUS position Is it true he is bringing a special new telemetry system from WRC with him, to the Lotus F1 team...? Kimi: "Hey... Kaj...?! Which way do we turn outta pit lane...?!" Navigator (tucked away in the R31 nose cone): "Keep left out of pit exit, flat out 400m to minus five right over crest... watch out for Lewis spinning... don't cut!" __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by zenjen "It's one of those nuts and uncles deals..."

11-29-2011, 08:15 AM	#7
hockeygoon Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: USA, CT, Norwich Oddometer: 542	I think that is the most animated I've seen Kimi. __________________ 2000 Kawasaki W650 2006 Harley 883R 2001 Ducati M750 (sold)

11-29-2011, 10:38 PM	#9
shrineclown ^OP Iceberg! WCPGW? Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bruins Nation Oddometer: 7,407	I know this is 2013 news But check out the headline......NJ GP? __________________ Life is Good and Getting Better Every Day! "Lady, could you pass a test like that?" Belker

11-30-2011, 04:15 PM	#10
shrineclown ^OP Iceberg! WCPGW? Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bruins Nation Oddometer: 7,407	Bernie gives the Texans another week. Which oddly enough, brings us to the partners meeting on 12/7. __________________ Life is Good and Getting Better Every Day! "Lady, could you pass a test like that?" Belker

12-01-2011, 01:56 PM	#11
bobobob badbadbad Joined: Feb 2011 Location: On a hill Oddometer: 4,235	Kimi could put a tornado to sleep.

12-01-2011, 03:14 PM	#12
anotherguy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: in the foothills now.... Oddometer: 4,315	Until he's in a F1 car. __________________ When injustice becomes law,resistance becomes duty. Thomas Jefferson

12-01-2011, 05:24 PM	#13
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,783	Hate him for poaching Lewis Hamilton’s drivers’ title or love him for his bottomless Scandinavian cool, 2007 world champion Kimi Räikkönen is back in Formula One, after signing a two-year deal with Lotus Renault. It’s time for embarrassingly cool moments at Grands Prix yet again, like his classic line about a pre-race bowel movement at the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix. Räikkönen, driving his last race for McLaren, had just missed the speech given by Pelé to commemorate Michael Schumacher, who was about to battle Fernando Alonso for the world title in what was then expected to be Schumacher’s last race. “

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