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[HighTachPres]

word i just my issue in the mail

you accidentally the whole issue?

[HighTachPres]

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http://yonsonracing....rew/Binder1.pdf

did a quick read-through, i love his insight on things.
I'll read it all later
Thanks!

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

Sandy Vagina Alert!

Briatore wants money blocked from Brawn

By Jonathan Noble and Michele Lostia Saturday, April 18th 2009, 03:25 GMT

Furious Renault boss Flavio Briatore plans to propose to fellow Formula 1 teams that Brawn GP is blocked from being given any television rights money for the 2009 season.

As the successor of the Honda Racing team, Brawn GP has a theoretical claim to the estimated 30 million Euros of money that would have been due to the Japanese manufacturer for competing this season - a move that was supported by the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA).

However, on the back of the diffuser controversy and the extra costs teams are now facing in developing the concept, Briatore instead wants the money to be shared equally among Brawn GP's rivals.

Speaking to Italian media in the Shanghai paddock, Briatore said he would make an official proposal to FOTA to prevent Brawn GP getting hold of the payments.

"Despite some being against it, [Luca di] Montezemolo kept the FOTA united in supporting Brawn GP, and so did McLaren, in supplying engines," said Briatore.

"But since [Ross] Brawn was our technical delegate, and he forces me to spend money I don't have in my budget, and since Honda's money have luckily not been shared yet, we'll have a meeting.

"My proposal will be as follows. Brawn is richer than anyone else, because he's had his team paid for in full by Honda, plus he's had 130 millions given to him [by Honda]: he's certainly richer than I am.

"I don't want to be a Robin Hood, but when there's a situation where everyone is transparent then it's fine.

"At this moment my position is, since I need to find the money in the budget somewhere and the season can't end up with [everyone] being one second behind the Brawn cars, then the money share will have to be reviewed in full. I think it's around 30 million Euros."

Brawn GP has no guarantee of getting the Honda money because it was made a totally new team by the FIA. Had it been a simple renaming of the outfit, then rival teams would have had no call for the payments.

Briatore added that he would also push for Brawn GP to not receive any entitlement to transport costs - which are only guaranteed for established teams.

"Let's go with what the FIA said," he explained. "Since the FIA said it's a new team, then for once we agree with the federation. This is a new team, it's true: Honda officially said it left F1, and this isn't called Brawn Honda, it's Brawn alone. At this point I think the federation is right.

"Bernie refused that point because Bernie wants to send the money to the teams and the teams would transfer it. Brawn was very good in the appeal, so the federation said he's right.

"As FOTA commercial chairman I'll propose that we follow the FIA's indications that it's a new team and for three years it has no rights with regards to transportation, nothing."

When asked about the previous stance of FOTA members ensuring Brawn GP got all the money it was entitled to, Briatore said: "That was at Christmas, though. Now that Christmas has gone, we'll talk about it again next Christmas.

"Since it's a new team, it has to follow all the regulations we followed when we entered with new teams. I will propose that to FOTA, then we'll see."

my god... get this man a douche to wash the sand out, stat!


oh wait, he already has one..

[vietlol]

I cant hear you over the sound of how awesome Alonso is

[Skyliner]

And while we are on the subject of flights, the Mole has heard plenty of gossip flying around the paddock about Flavio Briatore's plane complaints.

Apparently the Renault boss had to give up some room on his private jet so the team could fly out an upgraded diffuser.

Source: BBC Mole

[Skyliner]

I cant hear you over the sound of how awesome Alonso is

I like Alonso a lot more now that he isn't in the spotlight saying something douchetastic every week.

[MrHahn]

Sandy Vagina Alert!


my god... get this man a douche to wash the sand out, stat!


oh wait, he already has one..

Wouldn't it be such a shame if they rescinded the rule on letting Renault develop their engine this year. Flava Flav wouldn't know what hit him

[HighTachPres]

Toyota: #1 in front wing dollys
Brawn got Bronze

[HighTachPres]

Sandy Vagina Alert!


my god... get this man a douche to wash the sand out, stat!


oh wait, he already has one..

Flav is being the douche, Alonso is driving his ass off.
Flav has always been a circus act... more entertaining to watch than want to be working for.

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali says the Italian team may switch its development focus onto the 2010 car as early as next month if its fortunes do not improve dramatically in the next few races.

http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/74644

i'm actually a bit annoyed at this news. this sort of attitude is just not acceptable, and the ferrari of old would never announce any sort of shit like this. it has always been ferrari mentality that you fight until the bitter end and never give up until you're mathematically out.

what is the opinion on this of the other tifosi here?

[F1]

http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/74644

i'm actually a bit annoyed at this news. this sort of attitude is just not acceptable, and the ferrari of old would never announce any sort of shit like this. it has always been ferrari mentality that you fight until the bitter end and never give up until you're mathematically out.

what is the opinion on this of the other tifosi here?

It's fair and a good idea given diffuser gate. Why spend all that money to re-develop this years car under a new interpretation of the rules in the hope that by the end of the year you'll have caught up. It's fluke situation so might was well just get ready for next year.

[_R_]

"My original car was called ‘Kate’. But then it got smashed at the opening race in Australia. So we called this one ‘Kate's Dirty Sister’ because it is more aggressive and faster," Vettel said.

Vettel just jumped 100000000000000 points in my book

[chiuey]

http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/74644

i'm actually a bit annoyed at this news. this sort of attitude is just not acceptable, and the ferrari of old would never announce any sort of shit like this. it has always been ferrari mentality that you fight until the bitter end and never give up until you're mathematically out.

what is the opinion on this of the other tifosi here?

this is a side note, and an extremely far fetched one too, but if button win the 'chip this yr, it'll mean that for 2 yrs in succession, the no.22 car has gone on to be world champion. You can't possibility tell me that there are no skeptics in the tifosi camp that are thinking the same thing.

[chiuey]

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Vettel just jumped 100000000000000 points in my book

source?

[_R_]

source?

http://en.f1-live.co...419200011.shtml
http://blogf1.co.uk/...s-dirty-sister/

[Shi]

http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/74644

i'm actually a bit annoyed at this news. this sort of attitude is just not acceptable, and the ferrari of old would never announce any sort of shit like this. it has always been ferrari mentality that you fight until the bitter end and never give up until you're mathematically out.

what is the opinion on this of the other tifosi here?

I'm really sad to see the F2009 being so slow/unreliable

[Redliner]

[/size]

Vettel just jumped 100000000000000 points in my book

I'll say it: Skittle's my new fave driver now

[_R_]

Ferrari will try to reinstate a Kinetic Energy Recovery System into its package for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Due to reliability and safety concerns, the Italian team pulled the technology from its F60 in China.

The heavier Kimi Raikkonen didn't seem to mind not having the power boost, but diminutive Felipe Massa admitted in Shanghai that it is "definitely a handicap in my case."

"This is another area where we must work, to go back to using it as soon as possible," said the Brazilian.

Substantial improvements for the car will have to wait until Barcelona next month, but team boss Stefano Domenicali said Ferrari will attempt to bring back KERS immediately.

"The car will be the same as here," he said before leaving China, "even though we will look at running the KERS again."

Down from seven in Australia and Malaysia, only three cars were using KERS in the Chinese Grand Prix.

Renault has for now withdrawn the technology, with staunch opponent Flavio Briatore quoted in the Spanish media as saying the energy re-use systems would best be used as "anchors in the sea."

"We are going to analyse the data, the numbers. BMW were most in favour of them and it seems they have discarded it now," the Italian said. "I believe it has been a dramatic exercise in throwing away money."

Brawn GP is not yet using McLaren Mercedes' customer unit, but boss Ross Brawn believes KERS will be "a crucial aspect in the second half of the season."

I was never big into the whole KERS idea, and even in ChampCar, that press to pass thing just seemed gimmicky...

[_R_]

I'll say it: Skittle's my new fave driver now

Kimi and Vettel are now equals... Vettels been promoted to Kimi level status...

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

I was never big into the whole KERS idea, and even in ChampCar, that press to pass thing just seemed gimmicky...

if BMW decides to ditch KERS completely then dr. mario needs a swift kick in the balls. everyone except bmw were ready pre-season to shelve KERS in favor of the standardized system for 2010, instead of spending millions developing a system for a single season.

[_R_]

Eurosport Events, host broadcaster and promoter of the WTCC via its subsidiary KSO, is delighted to announce that it will produce the FIA World Touring Car Championship in High Definition, starting with the third event of the season, from Marrakech’s new street circuit, on May 3rd.
The WTCC is becoming the first FIA World Championship to be produced in native High Definition.

Plans for the season include the production in HD of nine of the championship’s twelve events:

• Marrakech
• All European events – Pau, Valencia, Brno, Porto, Brands Hatch, Oschersleben and Imola
• Okayama, the last-but-one event of the season on November 1st.


The HD broadcasts of WTCC will be produced using an average of 14 track-side HD cameras, two RF HD cameras and 14 on-board SD 16:9 cameras, as well as a new Digital TV outside broadcast van developed by Belgium-based company Alfacam.
In addition to Eurosport HD channel - the high definition simulcast of Eurosport launched in May 2008 – several broadcasters are expected to air WTCC in HD over the course of the season.
"It is the first time an FIA World Championship will be produced and televised in HD, representing another breakthrough for WTCC," said Géraldine Filiol, Managing Director of Eurosport Events. "We are very proud to further enhance the appeal of WTCC for viewers. We believe that this upgraded production will attract more racing fans who will be able to enjoy the WTCC exciting show in a closer way than ever before!"

first FIA series to go HD...
com'n F1

[DrDickAction]

first FIA series to go HD...
com'n F1

I'm not even sure I have speed HD....

[yonson]

Kimi and Vettel are now equals... Vettels been promoted to Kimi level status...

I've actually got Vettel as my background on one of my laptops

[Skyliner]

I've actually got Vettel as my background on one of my laptops

[yonson]

I guess you've got this one as your bg