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Old 09-15-2009, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1008156' date='Sep 15 2009, 07:08 AM
True! And if there is no Renault, this could be quite a problem for Williams and RBR.

FWIW, if Renault get sanctioned (big IF), my guess is that this will lead to Briatore's ouster from the team. And that is something that The Turd would be very pleased with.
In fairness, Briatore is something of an idiot himself - they'll keep each other company.
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1008164' date='Sep 15 2009, 05:20 PM
In fairness, Briatore is something of an idiot himself - they'll keep each other company.


I was amused by Piquet Jr's comment that, "his sister knows more about a Formula 1 car than Briatore."

Yes, Briatore is a bafoon, but I enjoy listening to him being interviewed in English.
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BMW found a buyer for the team

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport...one/8256739.stm
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='1007110' date='Sep 14 2009, 10:21 AM
Well, that should help! Stunning.
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1008111' date='Sep 15 2009, 08:15 AM
Who ever would have predicted the state of F1 only a year ago? Total paradigm shift it appears.
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1008111' date='Sep 15 2009, 09:15 PM
about time too
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Goodbye Briatore! Goodbye Symonds!

Any predictions on the punishment that Renault will get?

Wow.
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Here is the first link:

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns21831.html

So, I guess congrats to Rosberg for his first Formula 1 victory!
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1009021' date='Sep 16 2009, 05:25 AM
Goodbye Briatore! Goodbye Symonds!

Any predictions on the punishment that Renault will get?

Wow.
Patrick, are you hearing any info re Mercedes ditching McLaren in 2011?
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My guess is a one year ban for Renault from F1, and Alonso joins Ferrari.

This statement from Renault, basically because they are admitting guilt, is not going to just rock F1, but motorsport as a whole!


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