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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2010 16:06:58 GMT
On Bruno; He tested the Honda at the end of 2008 and seriously impressed the team. Had Honda stuck around, then Bruno would have been driving what turned into the Brawn BGP001. His career would have taken off. He probably wouldn't have beaten Button, but he would have made an incredible impression He simply can't do that in the HRT car. All he can do is beat his team-mate. He just about beat Karun Chandhok and he's absolutely owned Sakon Yamamoto but he suffered a setback when Christian Klien came in for Singapore and thrashed him I'm not sure where he goes from here. I suspect he'll only remain with HRT if he can bring more money. I fear the only thing keeping Bruno in the sport in the short to medium term will be his surname And on the safety. If it hadn't been Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, it would have been someone else. It sounds horribly morbid but F1 was well overdue a death at the time. To a certain extent, teams and drivers had become somewhat blase about safety. Imola 1994 changed all that and the sport has become infinitely safer But what I've just said there about F1 being overdue a death in 1994 holds true now. The law of averages says its only a matter of time before fate plays it fickle card over F1. Since 1994 there have been deaths in Indycar, NASCAR, Rallying and F2. Why should F1 think they are exempt? The sport is infinitely safer now than it was even five years ago but the authorities cannot plan for every contingency. And it doesn't even have to be a heavy impact. When Dale Earnhardt crashed at Daytona in 2001 the impact with the wall wasn't exactly massive. But he struck his head on the steering wheel and died of a skull fracture. It was actually Earnhardt's death that played a major part in the HANS device becoming mandatory in motorsports How there hasn't been any deaths in F1 recently is beyond me. First there was the Webber incident in Valencia, then that over the head ride in Monaco. Somehow, I suspect the next death won't just be a fatality, but possibly something more horrific. Let's just hope the safety record keeps up!! Also Massa's Incident in Hungary last year due to a suspension spring of Barrchello's car which only weight 1kg. |
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Post by Trident on Oct 19, 2010 16:09:45 GMT
How there hasn't been any deaths in F1 recently is beyond me. First there was the Webber incident in Valencia, then that over the head ride in Monaco. Somehow, I suspect the next death won't just be a fatality, but possibly something more horrific. Let's just hope the safety record keeps up!! Also Massa's Incident in Hungary last year due to a suspension spring of Barrchello's car which only weight 1kg. But at least he recovered fast, helmets might improve over the next few years. Good to see everyone alright nowdays after serious crashes  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2010 16:11:12 GMT
Also Massa's Incident in Hungary last year due to a suspension spring of Barrchello's car which only weight 1kg. But at least he recovered fast, helmets might improve over the next few years. Good to see everyone alright nowdays after serious crashes Exactly. |
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Post by Paul on Oct 19, 2010 16:29:49 GMT
Huh, totally forgot about Massa's accident
That was another one of those impossible to anticipate things. How the hell could anyone foresee a spring working loose on one car just as another comes around a corner?
One report I read on Massa's accident said that if it had happened the previous year he probably wouldn't be with us now such has been the advancement in helmet technology
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2010 16:36:40 GMT
Huh, totally forgot about Massa's accident That was another one of those impossible to anticipate things. How the hell could anyone foresee a spring working loose on one car just as another comes around a corner? One report I read on Massa's accident said that if it had happened the previous year he probably wouldn't be with us now such has been the advancement in helmet technology Exactly, Plus the spring was traveling on the racing line while bouncing off the track at 140mph. So you could imagine how much impact Massa's helmet took before it done serve damage to him. |
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Post by Trident on Oct 19, 2010 16:45:02 GMT
Classic F1 videos will be posted by me possibly by tommorow, keep checking back  |
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Post by RM5chris on Oct 19, 2010 17:55:52 GMT
Tootling around the internet as you do, I found this... uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/15092010/23/bbc-f1-ditch-legard-cox.htmlWas totally unaware. Whilst you can tell that there is a bit of tension/atmosphere between Legard and Brundle at times, I think his commentary has been OK and far better than James Allen. Not sure about Charlie Cox during F1 - just can't imagine it. Still, if it happens I am sure I will get used to it. |
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Post by Madstuntman on Oct 20, 2010 13:39:38 GMT
Was totally unaware. Whilst you can tell that there is a bit of tension/atmosphere between Legard and Brundle at times, I think his commentary has been OK and far better than James Allen. I asked for peoples viewpoint on this a couple of pages ago but no one answered!!!! |
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Post by Trident on Oct 20, 2010 15:03:19 GMT
Tootling around the internet as you do, I found this... uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/15092010/23/bbc-f1-ditch-legard-cox.htmlWas totally unaware. Whilst you can tell that there is a bit of tension/atmosphere between Legard and Brundle at times, I think his commentary has been OK and far better than James Allen. Not sure about Charlie Cox during F1 - just can't imagine it. Still, if it happens I am sure I will get used to it. Well i'll admit that Legard aint one of the best commentators ive heard. I just wish Murray Walker would do the commentating! ;D |
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Post by Trident on Oct 20, 2010 15:36:39 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2010 17:05:27 GMT
Look at the way they do the tire changes back then, and all them wires above them. ;D |
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Post by Trident on Oct 20, 2010 17:07:07 GMT
Look at the way they do the tire changes back then, and all them wires above them. ;D Tyre* |
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Post by RM5chris on Oct 20, 2010 17:17:07 GMT
Was totally unaware. Whilst you can tell that there is a bit of tension/atmosphere between Legard and Brundle at times, I think his commentary has been OK and far better than James Allen. I asked for peoples viewpoint on this a couple of pages ago but no one answered!!!! Sorry if I missed it Mr Stuntman ;D I think I did mention commentators a few pages back as well with Martin Brundle and Murray Walker being my favorite combination since I started watching F1 in about 1985. Like I said though, I don't think Mr Legard has been that bad, it is nice to hear a commentator with some passion and who does get excited as the race unfolds - and I think he does OK at that. I never enjoyed James Allen on commentary with ITV - do you remember when Jody Scheckter did commentary for one race on ITV? so bad it was very funny/entertaining. Whilst I will always think Murray Walker was the best and will always be the 'true voice of F1' in this country, his partner after James Hunt but prior to Martin Brundle was Dr Jonathan Palmer - didn't enjoy his commentary at all! |
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Post by RM5chris on Oct 20, 2010 17:21:14 GMT
If some clips are gonna go up here.... I remember watching this one where Takei Inoue gets run over by the safety car  Shouldnt laugh but.....it is funny |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2010 17:33:24 GMT
If some clips are gonna go up here.... I remember watching this one where Takei Inoue gets run over by the safety car Shouldnt laugh but.....it is funny Never trust a Marshall. Looks like the marshalls lead him into the safety car. Thats safety for you. ;D |
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