Most liked posts in thread: 2014 - F1

  1. minimark

    minimark Well-Known Member

    Jun 24, 2009
    5,146
    1,302
    113
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Ratings:
    +1,302 / 0 / -0
    #1067 minimark, Jul 27, 2014
    Last edited: Jul 27, 2014
    Exactly what I meant when I said "he learned that he needs to take what is his." In the after race interview Nico himself said that he himself needed to get it done.... He did not whine one bit about Lewis, he owned it himself.....something that Lewis would never have done by the way... LMAO[emoji23]


    PS: Don't forget Nico had his own mechanical issues that put him back in the field, and Don't forget the huge amount of time Nico made up on Lewis in the end, running 3 to 4 seconds a lap quicker. Lewis's block was the only thing that kept him behind. Both drove great today, but Alonso proved once again why he is considered the best!!
     
  2. mrntd

    mrntd Well-Known Member
    Supporting Member

    Sep 30, 2011
    5,083
    1,762
    113
    Male
    Sales and Marketing manager
    Hilliard, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +1,763 / 0 / -0
    Interesting battle brewing at Merc. Lauda backing Hammy Wolfe backing Rosberg. That could make bigger explosions than the drivers.
     
  3. Steve

    Steve Administrator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator

    Apr 23, 2009
    12,154
    3,164
    113
    Maryland, USA
    Ratings:
    +3,166 / 0 / -0
    Looks like Bernie wants to pay his way out of jail.

    F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone seeks bribery case settlement (bbc.com)
    Full article here.
     
  4. mrntd

    mrntd Well-Known Member
    Supporting Member

    Sep 30, 2011
    5,083
    1,762
    113
    Male
    Sales and Marketing manager
    Hilliard, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +1,763 / 0 / -0
    Why is attendance down? Look at the ticket prices.

    If we were paying what tickets cost at other tracks, I couldn't have afforded to to the Indy race for 7 years.
     
  5. B.A.D.

    B.A.D. Club Coordinator

    Dec 6, 2009
    2,282
    931
    113
    Ratings:
    +934 / 0 / -0
    I'm sure Bernie would love to turn the races into pay-per-view events. I would think that there would be more money to be made than trying to attract people to attend in person.
     
  6. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
    I think they did in the with about half the races only available to subscribers of Sky. Not sure tho.
     
  7. Zapski

    Zapski Well-Known Member

    May 4, 2011
    2,099
    889
    113
    Columbus, OH
    Ratings:
    +938 / 0 / -0
    I watch Sky for free over here 'cause Piracy. ;)
     
  8. Steve

    Steve Administrator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator

    Apr 23, 2009
    12,154
    3,164
    113
    Maryland, USA
    Ratings:
    +3,166 / 0 / -0
    #1083 Steve, Aug 2, 2014
    Last edited: Aug 2, 2014
    Speculation is Bernie's "offer" is up to $100M (US). I don't get it. The word "settlement" makes it sound like the cash goes to the bank that made the accusation, to get them to drop the charges...which sounds like another bribe to me. But the rest of this sounds more like some sort of plea deal where he admits and pays a fee to the court, negotiated to curtail the trial (and sentencing).

    Ecclestone to pay $100 million to avoid jail and remain F1 boss (grandprix247.com)
     
  9. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
    Here's a few bucks to make all this go away, but I'm not guilty.

    When you have a net worth just north of $4 billion whats a 100 million to make something rather unpleasant go away.
     
  10. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
  11. Zapski

    Zapski Well-Known Member

    May 4, 2011
    2,099
    889
    113
    Columbus, OH
    Ratings:
    +938 / 0 / -0
    Should have used the bribe money he received as a bribe, thus beginning a giant recursive loop of bribery that eventually collapses the German economy.

    The kicker is that the state of Bavaria is considering using the payoff to build a new F1 ring.

    Saw that on the Beeb somewhere. I'm hoping it was a joke, or sarcastic comment.
     
  12. mrntd

    mrntd Well-Known Member
    Supporting Member

    Sep 30, 2011
    5,083
    1,762
    113
    Male
    Sales and Marketing manager
    Hilliard, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +1,763 / 0 / -0
    Governments are the same everywhere. If you have enough money you don't have to follow the same rules.
     
  13. Steve

    Steve Administrator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator

    Apr 23, 2009
    12,154
    3,164
    113
    Maryland, USA
    Ratings:
    +3,166 / 0 / -0
    Apparently 1% of that $100M goes to charity. No idea where the other 99% will go.

    Charity surprised by $1 million Ecclestone payment (grandprix247.com)
     
  14. Steve

    Steve Administrator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator

    Apr 23, 2009
    12,154
    3,164
    113
    Maryland, USA
    Ratings:
    +3,166 / 0 / -0
    List of 2014 F1 driver salaries.

    I see some relative bargains down there past the half way point...

    [​IMG]
     
  15. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,445
    10,057
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,698 / 2 / -0
    I'd guess when his contract is coming due he will be asking for more money. I think more money would be well deserved. Red Bull is getting more that their moneys worth with Ricciardo.
     
  16. mrntd

    mrntd Well-Known Member
    Supporting Member

    Sep 30, 2011
    5,083
    1,762
    113
    Male
    Sales and Marketing manager
    Hilliard, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +1,763 / 0 / -0
    Vettel didn't get paid much at the beginning either. It's just Red Bull
     
  17. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,445
    10,057
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,698 / 2 / -0
    Frank Williams is know to send drivers packing when they ask for more money. I figure he better hang on to Bottas.
     
  18. Steve

    Steve Administrator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator

    Apr 23, 2009
    12,154
    3,164
    113
    Maryland, USA
    Ratings:
    +3,166 / 0 / -0
    Quick game. Spot the F1 driver in this older pic.

    [​IMG]
     
  19. Zapski

    Zapski Well-Known Member

    May 4, 2011
    2,099
    889
    113
    Columbus, OH
    Ratings:
    +938 / 0 / -0
    Now I wanna see him drive a tank.
     
  20. Steve

    Steve Administrator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator

    Apr 23, 2009
    12,154
    3,164
    113
    Maryland, USA
    Ratings:
    +3,166 / 0 / -0
    Yup, that's him. Universal male conscription in Finland.