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#265 of 274 Re: Mercededs GP [jlbl] by andys120 Nov 16, 2009 (7:05 am)
Replying to: jlbl (Nov 16, 2009 5:57 am) Cool beans, Merc hasn't had it's own F1 team since it dominated F1 in the early 50s> Replies to this message: jlbl (Nov 16, 2009 7:16 am) andys120 (Nov 16, 2009 7:54 am) jlbl (Nov 16, 2009 10:37 am)
#266 of 274 Re: Mercededs GP [andys120] by jlbl Nov 16, 2009 (7:16 am)
Replying to: andys120 (Nov 16, 2009 7:05 am) Mercedes GP shall again use the silver body-painting as it used to? Will it be out of McLarens? In fact the silver painting was the color of German race cars those days. Regards, Jose Replies to this message: andys120 (Nov 16, 2009 7:54 am) jlbl (Nov 16, 2009 10:37 am)
#267 of 274 Re: Mercededs GP [jlbl] by andys120 Nov 16, 2009 (7:54 am)
Replying to: jlbl (Nov 16, 2009 7:16 am) Good question, Jose. Silver wasn't specifically the color of Mercedes, it was the national racing color of Germany going back to the 1930s (it was employed by both Auto Union and M-B). The use of national colors went out the window in the late '60s when Colin Chapman started painting Lotus F1 cars the color of Player Cigarette packages (red/white) and others soon followed with the liveries of thir sponsors. It's gone so far that IMO it needs to be rethought. They've completely eliminated identifying numerals on cars so that often even the TV commentators can't tell which car is which Notice how prominent the numeral on Fangio's car is. Perhaps instead of mandating that team cars wear identical liveries, they should change that to mandating contrasting color schemes and restore a basic element of spectator-friendliness to a sport that could sorely use it. Replies to this message: jlbl (Nov 16, 2009 10:37 am)
#268 of 274 Re: Mercededs GP [andys120] by jlbl Nov 16, 2009 (10:37 am)
Replying to: andys120 (Nov 16, 2009 7:54 am) I'm with you, Andy. Better big numerals than color spots in the car nose or elaborated patterns in the pilot helmet. Less space for sponsors however, but I believe there is still place on the hull in front of the pilot and other places. Regarding national colors, here is a short piece on them. I'm afraid it is in Spanish, though I believe it is not difficult to get the idea of every Country/color. link title Regards, Jose
#269 of 274 Of interest by jlbl Nov 18, 2009 (4:53 am)
Raikkonen has officially said he is out of F1. He is negotiating with Citroën/Red Bull Team to enter as one of their pilots in the World Rally Championship. "Ice Man" also wants to drive in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Regards, Jose Replies to this message: andys120 (Nov 18, 2009 7:39 am) jlbl (Nov 18, 2009 11:15 am)
#270 of 274 Re: Of interest [jlbl] by andys120 Nov 18, 2009 (7:39 am)
Replying to: jlbl (Nov 18, 2009 4:53 am) That creates the possibility that Raikkonnen might eventually drive for Red Bull F1. There's scuttlebutt about Vettel leaving for Mercedes GP, although the say they do not want an all-German team. Meanwhile Schumacher is leaving Ferrari F1. "Silly Season" is well and truly underway. Replies to this message: jlbl (Nov 18, 2009 11:15 am)
#271 of 274 Re: Of interest [andys120] by jlbl Nov 18, 2009 (11:15 am)
Replying to: andys120 (Nov 18, 2009 7:39 am) That would eventually lead to some national teams but only to a point . McLaren would have two British pilots, may be three (De la Rosa is leaving for other Team)—though engines will be German in any case. Red Bull would have German pilots but Renault engines. And Ferrari would have Italian engines and Latin drivers (the third one, either Fisichella or Gené or even Rossi). Passions will rise higher. Only engineers, a very important yet hidden part of the Circus, will intermingle. Don't take me seriously. I am only wondering and wandering. Regards, Jose
#272 of 274 musical chairs continues by steve_ HOST Dec 05, 2009 (1:50 pm)
More Red Bull: "WRC.com reported this morning that 2007 Formula World Champion Kimi Raikkonen will drive a Citroen C4 WRC for the Citroen junior team next season. The announcement comes as news that Fernando Alonso will join Ferrari in 2010 becomes official. Bringing personal sponsor Red Bull with him, Raikkonen will join 25-year-old Sebastian Ogier on the junior squad." Raikkonen out at Ferrari, Headed to WRC Next Season (Straightline) Replies to this message: andys120 (Dec 05, 2009 2:28 pm) steve_ (Dec 05, 2009 3:25 pm)
#273 of 274 Re: musical chairs continues [steve_] by andys120 Dec 05, 2009 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 05, 2009 1:50 pm) The junior squad? I guess being WDC doesn't mean squat in WRC circles. Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 05, 2009 3:25 pm)
#274 of 274 Re: musical chairs continues [andys120] by steve_ HOST Dec 05, 2009 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: andys120 (Dec 05, 2009 2:28 pm) Gotta love a snowboarder, although renaming himself Kam would play better in NA. Or just stick to Iceman.

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