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[MrBucket]

Its looking to me like the Bahrain GP will get cancelled, they already cancelled the GP2 race this weekend. They just killed 5 protesters last night and a reported 80 more are missing. They are using the police to try to crush any resistance to the minority monarchy rule of the country. Protesters already said they would target the GP since it would be on the world stage. Not looking good with how things are going. Never did like the Bahrain GP anyway, who wants to look at fucking sand.

[Nacho]

Its looking to me like the Bahrain GP will get cancelled, they already cancelled the GP2 race this weekend. They just killed 5 protesters last night and a reported 80 more are missing. They are using the police to try to crush any resistance to the minority monarchy rule of the country. Protesters already said they would target the GP since it would be on the world stage. Not looking good with how things are going. Never did like the Bahrain GP anyway, who wants to look at fucking sand.

Quick, call IMS to set up a replacement race.

[TimzSI]

I agree it is the worst track on the contemporary F1 circuit. Even with the new section introduced last year, or that is, in spite of it. Is this years GP scheduled to be run on the original or the modified track? I can't remember. Anyway, looks like back to 19 races and Melbourne being the opener! It is the best place to start the season.

[TimzSI]

Fuji? Two Japanese races would be awesome.

[DrDickAction]

I agree it is the worst track on the contemporary F1 circuit. Even with the new section introduced last year, or that is, in spite of it. Is this years GP scheduled to be run on the original or the modified track? I can't remember. Anyway, looks like back to 19 races and Melbourne being the opener! It is the best place to start the season.

I believe they announced that they were going to revise the newly changed part of the track.

Fuji? Two Japanese races would be awesome.

[AErrorist]

Quick, call IMS to set up a replacement race.

seconded!


I would drop everything for that race!

[vietlol]

bring back imola/two races in germany/fuji

[DrDickAction]

Not sure who's on twitter, but Will Buxton was in Bahrain to do the GP2 race, instead he ended up giving an interview to Al Jazeera and getting the fuck out of town

[chiuey]

I agree it is the worst track on the contemporary F1 circuit. Even with the new section introduced last year, or that is, in spite of it. Is this years GP scheduled to be run on the original or the modified track? I can't remember. Anyway, looks like back to 19 races and Melbourne being the opener! It is the best place to start the season.

Fuji? Two Japanese races would be awesome.

There is no way in hell that Sakhir is the worst track on the calendar. Valencia is by far the worst F1 track of all time and if Turkey didn't have turn 8 it would be right up there. I don't think particularly highly of Fuji either since I'm on a rant.

I would agree that Sakhir is nothing to write home about, but I would much rather they race Sakhir over any days of the week.

[chiuey]

you know, as much as i'm happy for Nick, which is a great replacement for Kubica, i'm not really a quick nick fan... he doesn't do anything for me...
If it's between Nick and Sato, I'll always cheer more for Sato regardless if Nick is a faster/better driver... same with kubica, doesn't do anything for me...

I like Nick, I think he reminds me of one Jenson Button before he won the chip with Brawn. He's got a very fine driving style, very smooth. I doubt Nick will ever win much, and i agree that even though Jens has a boat load of talent he was rather lucky to have a car that gave him just the right amount of confidence in driving to go out there and win the chip. Give Nick a similiar car which can really boast his confidence, then he too is capable of winning a chip.

Sato, regardless of the size of his heart was just not on the same level as Jens and Nick. I love the way he drives and it is a real pity that his forey into F1 was killed by Nick Fry.

Cubical on the other hand, is more in the same league as Lewis and Alonso. Very aggressive, but he's never had a car that's worth shit.

[MrHahn]

I like Nick, I think he reminds me of one Jenson Button before he won the chip with Brawn. He's got a very fine driving style, very smooth. I doubt Nick will ever win much, and i agree that even though Jens has a boat load of talent he was rather lucky to have a car that gave him just the right amount of confidence in driving to go out there and win the chip. Give Nick a similiar car which can really boast his confidence, then he too is capable of winning a chip.

Sato, regardless of the size of his heart was just not on the same level as Jens and Nick. I love the way he drives and it is a real pity that his forey into F1 was killed by Nick Fry.

Cubical on the other hand, is more in the same league as Lewis and Alonso. Very aggressive, but he's never had a car that's worth shit.

Agreed until the last sentence.

Nick > Gargamel

[cASe SenSiTive]

Quick, call IMS to set up a replacement race.

[vietlol]

Haug to AMuS: "We know we´re not fast enough for the top 10 at the moment. There´s also a handicap as we had to cut a few openings in the bodywork because of cooling issues, additionally Nico was driving (his race simulation) without KERS yesterday.
This adds to a few tenths here and there. Our plan is to close most of the gap with our major aero package so we´re good enough to fight for the podium."

[vietlol]

these look in good nick

[Redliner]

Bahrain called off...not surprised.

[dgr81]

i wonder if it will be replaced?

[cASe SenSiTive]

Bahrain called off...not surprised.

Yeah, not surprising at all.
My gut tells me that we've seen the last race in Bahrain. The protestors are VERY against it because of the huge costs associated with putting it on. They see it as a vanity project for the prince.

[Redliner]

Yeah, not surprising at all.
My gut tells me that we've seen the last race in Bahrain. The protestors are VERY against it because of the huge costs associated with putting it on. They see it as a vanity project for the prince.

Let me see how I feel about this...lets do some soul searching...

Yeah, I won't give a rats ass if we lose Bahrain, lol. I'll be glad to see it go!

[cASe SenSiTive]

i wonder if it will be replaced?

I would guess so. Sponsors paid $$ based on the number of races. And there are plenty of F1-ready tracks they could go with.

Super longshot, but I'd still love the replacement to be at Indy.

[cASe SenSiTive]

Let me see how I feel about this...lets do some soul searching...

Yeah, I won't give a rats ass if we lose Bahrain, lol. I'll be glad to see it go!

I'm right there with you.

[_R_]

I would guess so. Sponsors paid $$ based on the number of races. And there are plenty of F1-ready tracks they could go with.

Is Aragon F1 ready?
that's definatelly a cool track and it's brand new...

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

Is Aragon F1 ready?
that's definatelly a cool track and it's brand new...

Only issue is we dont need yet another spain race. Replace valencia w Aragon and id be ok with that.

[vietlol]

The schedule is pretty tight, I doubt there will be a replacement because nobody can get organised in time for March.

[Redliner]

OT: Man, the entire middle east has become the big cluster-fuck we've all been waiting for ever since the over throw of the Egyptian government...can't say I'm surprised; who didn't see any of this coming?

[DrDickAction]

ib abu dhabi and bahrain back to back as a season finale