Formula 1, 2009
07-29-2009, 11:21 AM
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You are right. Michael Schumacher is returning due to loyalty to the team. Thats just awesome. Despite being 40yrs old, the whole media will be focused on him. Goes to show what he has done for F1 in the years gone by. Something no other driver today can do and will ever do.
People can call him what they like but frankly his skill behind the wheel will be legendary.
People can call him what they like but frankly his skill behind the wheel will be legendary.
07-29-2009, 12:21 PM
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MASSA:
no fever, AWAKE but sleepy of course, still docs cannot judge whether he may have a terminal constant disabillity like one eye blind or not, hope NOT, the docs bare no responsibilty yet for making any comments on his injuires regarding his eye....
his family still here, and SF staff and prez is comming back soon to catch the news on him, he is going to stay here not risking taking him to Paris,
Hungarian surgeons had his operated 40mins after the accident, all family and SF is satisfied with the docs.
MS is back for next 3 races substitute for Massa, with Nr. 3 on car.
sorry for BMW to quit... this season, cross fingers for next.
for the GP record, did you know that previously it was only caps worn by drivers to avoid intensive wind, since 1960s they started use helmets, the outer layer is made of same material as of Boeing 767 wings,,,
MASSA:
no fever, AWAKE but sleepy of course, still docs cannot judge whether he may have a terminal constant disabillity like one eye blind or not, hope NOT, the docs bare no responsibilty yet for making any comments on his injuires regarding his eye....
his family still here, and SF staff and prez is comming back soon to catch the news on him, he is going to stay here not risking taking him to Paris,
Hungarian surgeons had his operated 40mins after the accident, all family and SF is satisfied with the docs.
MS is back for next 3 races substitute for Massa, with Nr. 3 on car.
sorry for BMW to quit... this season, cross fingers for next.
for the GP record, did you know that previously it was only caps worn by drivers to avoid intensive wind, since 1960s they started use helmets, the outer layer is made of same material as of Boeing 767 wings,,,
07-29-2009, 04:13 PM
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Lewis has said that he is looking forward to racing with Schumacher. Sadly he is 10 years too late. Would anyone challenge a grandfather to a race and take pride in beating the man. Thats such a joke.
The fact remains... when schumacher was racing, he was always about 0.5sec better than the rest. To slow him down and allow the others a level playing field, many rules were brought in which today FIA are trying to reverse. He is now 40 and his reaction time must be slower. That will tell us that he will be close to the others but can never be ahead of the pack as he was a young man.
For me, I would just savour the moment that against all odds, for a few more times, we get to see him in the ferrari cockpit. Sad there are some who can't enjoy it... who can't see the final curtain will rise once more and then forever be shut. Its not everyday we are all lucky to be able to witness a true great in out life time. We only hear or read about them like fangio etc.
Schumi doesn't have to come back, he doesn't need the money, neither does he need the limelight. He has been there and done it all. Its for the new wannabes to go out and break his records. What Schumacher is doing now, only shows what a team player he is. He is a dream employee for any large coporation. A jewel.
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07-29-2009, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pigapumbu' post='958784' date='Jul 29 2009, 05:13 PM
At 40, no one expects fireworks but what he brings to f1 will be priceless.
I look forward to seeing him run well.
07-30-2009, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='958280' date='Jul 29 2009, 08:11 PM
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/7/9703.html
Yep, and fine by me as long as he doesn't stay. He should be up among the leaders, and even win one or two because the car is obviously better now (even though some will be quick lay any/all success at feet of the great master
).....Ferrari goes well in Brazil, he could win there. Vettle is likely the biggest looser here.
Yep, and fine by me as long as he doesn't stay. He should be up among the leaders, and even win one or two because the car is obviously better now (even though some will be quick lay any/all success at feet of the great master
).....Ferrari goes well in Brazil, he could win there. Vettle is likely the biggest looser here.
07-30-2009, 02:15 AM
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I seriously hope Schumacher doesn't get into any accidents or anything - would be really messed up... but yeah, I don't buy into the old man thing either - I think he's as capable as ever to kick ass and take names 
07-30-2009, 09:51 AM
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� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
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� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
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� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
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Massa walks feel ok, this Sunday flies home to Brazil with a medical jet, no more operations are needed on him 
07-30-2009, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ats77' post='959656' date='Jul 30 2009, 01:51 PM
Massa walks feel ok, this Sunday flies home to Brazil with a medical jet, no more operations are needed on him
07-30-2009, 09:18 PM
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Maybe BrawnGP can keep going downhill. Schumi and Lewis can take some points away from Button. Then either Vettel or Webber can make a run for the championship. Lets make this interesting.
07-31-2009, 10:14 AM
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Kimi is a true racing driver
A F1 Champion and current Ferrari F1 driver takes part in a World Rally Championship rally!
This have never been seen before.
In the Rally Finland they really do drive fast - on dirt roads.
He's driving this small and relatively low powered Fiat and is about the 18th after the first day
Michael, do train hard!
See more here.
A F1 Champion and current Ferrari F1 driver takes part in a World Rally Championship rally!
This have never been seen before.
In the Rally Finland they really do drive fast - on dirt roads.
He's driving this small and relatively low powered Fiat and is about the 18th after the first day
Michael, do train hard!
See more here.