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I think Schumi is scared of Kimi and waited till he knew he wasn't racing till he decided he was going to race...

I dont think he'd be too worried about the guy who struggled to keep up with his #2.

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Ferrari unveil simulator
System two years in the making launched at Maranello

Domenicali: Important day

Ferrari have unveiled a racing simulator at their Maranello headquarters that took two years to build and which is said to be the most advanced of its kind in the world.

The system is housed on two floors and includes a control room - the simulator itself sitting on a platform weighing two tonnes and fitted with electronically-controlled actuators that weigh around half a tonne each.

There are 10 multiprocessor calculators with a total memory of over 60GB, a Dolby surround 7.1 sound system with an output of 3500w, all requiring over 10 kilometres of cabling.

The driver sits in front of five displays, offering a total viewing angle in excess of 180 degrees.

Such simulators have gained importance in recent seasons - all the more so since the introduction of testing restrictions in the sport ahead of last season.

Team principal Stefano Domenicali, who was present at the unveiling, said: "It's an important day for us.

"The completion of this project means we will now be able to tackle with confidence some of the challenges that make up modern-day Formula One, while putting Ferrari at the cutting edge in terms of this technology.

"Furthermore, I am pleased such a complex project as this, which got underway around two years ago, has been completed on schedule thanks to the efforts of all those who worked on it."

any news is news I guess, 60gb of ram is pretty sweet, Id like to see some screenshots or vids of the action though because the Williams simulator from 06/07 looked worse than rFactor

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Everywhere including BBC is starting to report Schu comeback as done deal to be announced imminently.


Where is the Bearded one going I wonder, Sauber would be a pretty sweet team next year with him/koba


overlooked again I hope he wins a race before retiring

[MrHahn]

He sure didn't look scared at Interlagos 06

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

Team Germany Brawny Confirmed

Schumacher makes F1 return

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, December 23rd 2009, 10:28 GMT

Michael Schumacher will return to Formula 1 in 2010, after Mercedes GP confirmed on Wednesday that the seven-time world champion is joining its team next year.

The German, who will turn 41 in January, has been linked with the outfit ever since Mercedes-Benz took over Brawn GP. He finally concluded a three-year deal to make a sensational F1 return on Tuesday evening.

"The motivation I think is pretty straightforward," Schumacher said. "The call I got from Ross at the end of November concerning the chance to go racing, Mercedes being involved, I felt great.

"I never left the race track. I was tired of F1 by the end of 2006, but in three years of absence I got back all the energy that I am feeling right now. I played around with motorbikes and I feel ready for some serious stuff now."

Schumacher originally retired from F1 at the end of 2006, and he had appeared fully content to be away from the pressures and strains of racing in motor sport's top category.

He maintained links with F1 through an ambassadorial role with Ferrari, and his on-track activities revolved around outings in a kart and a move to motorcycle racing.

However, last season Schumacher agreed to a comeback as a temporary stand-in for the injured Felipe Massa at Ferrari. Despite training hard for the return, however, Schumacher's plans had to be called off due to a neck injury that he had sustained in a motorcycle crash earlier this year.

"It is obviously a topic that I understand is questioned, and I want to understand," Schumacher said when asked about his neck. "Before I gave a final okay I made sure that I was sure myself, and I can say 100 per cent the neck is no further issue.

"Unfortunately it was too close to the accident in the summer when I tried for Ferrari, but the time now is enough to have healed completely. I can do everything I used to do, and no problem."

The events of the summer appeared to have rekindled his enthusiasm for F1 and when Brawn GP failed to conclude a deal with world champion Jenson Button for 2010, Schumacher was instantly installed as the favourite to replace him.

The deal could not be concluded until Schumacher's neck was given the all-clear by doctors but once that happened, talks advanced quickly to seal the deal.

Schumacher's move to Mercedes GP marks a reunion between himself and the German car maker that helped push him into F1.

He raced for Mercedes-Benz as part of its junior driver programme, competing in world sportscar events during 1990 and 1991.

Schumacher's decision means that Mercedes GP will field an all-German driver line-up in 2010, having already confirmed several weeks ago that Nico Rosberg will race for it.

http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/80651

[vietlol]

should have signed with Mclaren, nico

[Shi]

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first test next season should be interesting

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omgomgomgomgomgogmogmogmogmogmogmg

[Nacho]

Shumi vs Lewis vs Alonso

if Kimi was there in a differnt team as well, it'd be a quadfecta of epic...

I think Schumi is scared of Kimi and waited till he knew he wasn't racing till he decided he was going to race...

How can you guys still sakride Kimi after the last two years of him obviously not giving a fuck, then essentially quitting F1 because he didn't want to do sponsor days and/or a team didn't want to pay massive amounts more money to the most disinterested driver on the grid? There's a reason that Ferrari paid him 15+ Mil to NOT come back.

[kngrsll]

ok, whos ready to go racing, ya?

[Redliner]

ok, whos ready to go racing, ya?

Fur coat has gots to go.

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Fur coat has gots to go.

Caveman pimp schumi is kinda epic

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the woman just said she'd root for Louise before Schumi.

Time for a new gf.

[Redliner]

the woman just said she'd root for Louise before Schumi.

Time for a new gf.

Surprise sex her and show her who's boss

[Redliner]

FUCK ME! I just realized it's an all German team vs an All British team!

WW3 is about to break out on the track!

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FUCK ME! I just realized it's an all German team vs an All British team!

WW3 is about to break out on the track!

[DrDickAction]

Surprise sex her and show her who's boss

Heading out to the garage for some duct tape.

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Everywhere including BBC is starting to report Schu comeback as done deal to be announced imminently.


Where is the Bearded one going I wonder, Sauber would be a pretty sweet team next year with him/koba


overlooked again I hope he wins a race before retiring

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[Redliner]

:hugewerd:

ibHeidfeldSaysDamnYouSchumiDamnYou

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How can you guys still sakride Kimi after the last two years of him obviously not giving a fuck, then essentially quitting F1 because he didn't want to do sponsor days and/or a team didn't want to pay massive amounts more money to the most disinterested driver on the grid? There's a reason that Ferrari paid him 15+ Mil to NOT come back.

because when he was in the right car he was fast as fuck...
I don't care if he's outside doing sponsorship stuff for jello and koolaid, that's not my business how he makes money, doing 100 sponsor days or doing 1, doesn't concern me, as long as he was fast on the track and kept he's cool, I'd support the guy... what athletes do off the track, i could give 2 shits about... that's not why I cheer for them

and about the payment to sit out... he's still basically in the top paid 3-5 drivers in F1, and he's not even racing... so obviously he's still worth something...

[yonson]

the woman just said she'd root for Louise before Schumi.

Time for a new gf.

Sounds like a keeper, send her my way

[yonson]

I wonder how many Tifosi are commiting Seppuku right about now

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