Sport The Formula 1 Thread

[wev]

I'm not sure who Williams should go for either...

Sutils shown he can help develop a car, something Williams need

Petrov would bring in the most sponsorship money, something else Williams need

Alguesuari offers the chance to start afresh and build around a young talented driver, something Williams could do with

[Bruciebabie]

Help John Surtees to a knighthood

https://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/sirjohnsurtees

No-one has achieved the success of John Surtees on both two wheels and four. Having won four 500cc titles in the 50s and 60s with MV Augusta, as well as dominating the Senior TT from 1958 to 1960, John went on to win the Formula One World Championship in 1964 with Scuderia Ferrari. John has done a massive amount over the years for all forms of motor sport, particularly with his own production of excellent F1, F2 and F5000 cars, and these days is very focused on young motorsport talent. He is an ambassador for the Racing Steps Foundation and a tireless campaigner for road safety - particularly for the fleet of "Henrycopters" that will help to improve emergency accident extraction on Britain's roads. By any standards, John represents the bedrock of the British motor racing industry. Peter Windsor wrote a few weeks on his blog (http://peterwindsor.wordpress.com) that his New Year's wish would be for a knighthood for John. Inspired by that, and with Peter's encouragement, I have decided to put together this petition. I include also the excellent interview that Peter conducted with John just before this year's Belgian GP at Spa. You only have to look into John's eyes to see his ongoing passion for the sport.

[Snowman]

I think he thoroughly deserves a knighthood, but an online petition? Really?

[dayte]

It would be criminal if Trulli gets a drive but not Barrichello. Or Sutil for that matter

[morcs]

Start an online petition

[SF-02]

I've just realised I'm near Barcelona when winter testing is going on. Anyone been before and know about prices and whether it's worth going?

[Jimmyzilla]

Has there been any news on the f1 channel on virgin yet?

[gospvg]

Has there been any news on the f1 channel on virgin yet?

Nope still waiting .....

[Sidewaysbob]

The word is the music has stopped and cheeky italian wine is being replaced by Russian Vodka over at Caterham

[mexos]

The word is the music has stopped and cheeky italian wine is being replaced by Russian Vodka over at Caterham

:o :OMG:

[sjeh]

For those lucky enough not to be involved at NeoGAF - there is a hell on an OP here - lots of interesting comments on the 2011 season.

[mexos]

CAPTION COMPETITION PLS!

Magnum or Cornetto?

How many championships do you think you could have won if you'd applied yourself?

[kiroquai]

When Lotus inevitably go up the financial shitter, who is going to pay my wages?

[SMD]

I probably should've washed my hands after using that superglue.

[marsh]

Is Kw*lee a load of shite.

My spin on his mindset.

[Cheeko]

I'm really enjoying taking a shit but I'm sure I'm missing something on the grid.

[JPR]

Happy to have signed a contract with Renault.

Sad to see Grosjean took the last Cornetto.

Over the moon to have won in his first season back.

Distraught as his engine blew up whilst in the lead on the final lap.

The many emotional faces of Kimi.

[Shimmyhill]

How do i feel about the BBC not showing every race live in 2012?

[John0]

So, no one uses DRS around corners you say?

[dayte]

Does God exist?

Maybe I'm a god!

But if I'm a god, why am I not driving for Red Bull or McLaren?

PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER MATE YOU'RE A FUCKING WORLD CHAMPION

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[Bruciebabie]

Adrian Newey awarded OBE in New Years Honours List according to the BBC. Well done that man, well deserved.

[mexos]

Call me MC Laren

Lewis Hamilton records secret R&B album

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

But sadly we won't be hearing any of his singing. It's just for his own pleasure.

[wev]

Surely we'd all pay to hear a rap battle between Massa and Hamilton?

[Dudley]

"Once I'm down your inside you won't even get an HRT ride"?

[mexos]

IMMMA GONNA, IMMA GONA PASSSYA, BABY MASSA BABY GONA TAKE IN THA ASSA.

[kiroquai]

There's a rumour going around that Sky have sealed a deal to show live GP2 and GP3 races on the F1 channel in 2012 alongside all the F1 stuff.

[Rattlehead.ie]

That would make the paying of the sub a lil easier to take

[mexos]

Still no word on Virgin and the Sky channel... It's not going to happen is it. I'll bet Sky are trying to make it as expensive as they can so Virgin don't pick it up.

[Dudley]

Yep, which means all this does is remove another 2 sports from most homes. Joy.

[Marmite]

I will be hugely fucked off if Virgin dont get it, especially when im already paying for Sky Sports in HD.