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Old 16-11-2007   #276 (Post Link)
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Re: F1 2008

He showed her his steering wheel

http://www.dailyf1news.com/dailyf1ne...php?nwsID=4080
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Strange how these things come up after he won the WC

PS: Saw a picture of the lady ...
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Re: F1 2008

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PS: Saw a picture of the lady ...

I would have to agree.
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Re: F1 2008

The loss of Traction control will sort the wheat from the chaff .... but will it make for better racing ....probably not
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Why not?
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Re: F1 2008

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He reminded me of a boy-band singer
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Re: F1 2008

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He reminded me of a boy-band singer
And one of the 'bad' boybands..... eurovision(finland boy band) bad
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Re: F1 2008

More whining from Ferrari.


http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=33409
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Re: F1 2008

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He is the only one that is bothered by the loss of traction control. Most of the other drivers have said that it's more fun without it.
But it will be back in a couple of years time

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Re: F1 2008

Do Ferrari know how to build a car without traction control
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We'll see at the end of the year Gary
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Re: F1 2008

Engine innovation of the year won by three British companies for energy recovery kinetic system:
http://www.autospectator.com/cars/mo...nnovation-year
Apparently the system is already licensed for F1 in 09 - my guess is that Honda will introduce it first - McLaren is too obvious
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Berni was good for the sport, but now.............................
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Re: F1 2008

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Massa looks a bit boz eyed in that picture!!
Must be all the spinning he did without the TC on
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Why not?
For a start, how many of the current F1 drivers can really drive without Traction control.

Of course with the energy saving measures to be introduced form 2010 Traction control etc will probably be Back!!!!
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Tyres to be supplied by Bridgestone's 4x4 Dept.
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