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Motors The Official Bit-Tech F1 2008 Thread

Discussion in 'General' started by GreatOldOne, 26 Feb 2008.

  1. Jamie

    Jamie ex-Bit-Tech code junkie

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    Do I remember correctly that a few years back cars that qualified outside of the top x (can't remember the number) weren't allowed to race?
     
  2. UncertainGod

    UncertainGod Minimodder

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    In the old qualifying format when all the cars were allowed on track for the hour to do as many laps as they liked there was the 107% rule. If you time was outside 107% of the pole lap then you were disqualified from the race unless all the other teams agreed to let you race.
     
  3. willowthewhite

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    If anyone is wondering what the night racing will be like then it might be worth tuning in to BBC 3 at 19:30 (GMT) tonight for the Moto GP as there racing at night at Qatar.
     
  4. UncertainGod

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    The track layout for the night race seems decent enough from what I saw on the preview show today, I'm looking forward to the Valencia race as that track looks like it may produce some very good racing.
     
  5. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    Nice to see that they're widening the roadway in front of the stand at Singapore... Still think that tunnel looks a bit narrow though! The kicker for me is that I'm in Singapore with Mrs GOO for her school reunion. IN AUGUST!!!! WHY CANT THEY HOLD IT IN SEPTEMBER!!! :duh: :)

    Who thought that the "Spawn of Ecclestroll" should never be allowed in front of a TV camera again? Good grief.

    I can see the conversation between Bernie and the the ITV big wigs:

    "So, you want to keep the coverage, yes? Right - give my girl a job. Or else." :rolleyes: :D
     
  6. UncertainGod

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    Watching that dumb bint was painful indeed.
     
  7. GreatOldOne

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    sicone What's a Dremel?

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    You could tell she wasn't listening to the people she was interviewing when she asked Massa if he skied every year, he replied that it was only his 3rd time and she thought that was amazing! Why was that amazing??

    Still, can't wait to see the Singapore race (went to silverstone to was a BTCC night race once and that was great) as well as the Valencia one (hope the bridges at both venues are strong enough to not need to fish out drivers from the water :worried: )
     
  9. GreatOldOne

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    Dead excited. After watching last night's practice live online, I really cant wait for quali!
     
  11. Flibblebot

    Flibblebot Smile with me

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    Between the rugby on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday, it's going to be an exciting week of sport!
     
  12. Guest-16

    Guest-16 Guest

    Fixed.

    For everyone.
     
  13. charlesbeams

    charlesbeams TRANCEFORMer

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    not sure if i should watch this live or not.....i mean im usually up at 3:30am, but not until 6.30.

    anybody else staying up for it?
     
  14. AlexB

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    Yep =) Quali and Race for me.

    15 mins to go - can't wait!
     
  15. alastor

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    Great start to the season for the young 'uns, hopefully won't be too much 'action' in to the first few corners between the three of them though.
     
  16. GreatOldOne

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    Top Quali! :D
     
  17. GreatOldOne

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    Full Grid for Tomorrow:

    1. HAMILTON McLaren
    2. KUBICA BMW
    3. KOVALAINEN McLaren
    4. MASSA Ferrari
    5. HEIDFELD BMW
    6. TRULLI Toyota
    7. ROSBERG Williams
    8. COULTHARD Red Bull
    9. VETTEL Toro Rosso
    10. BARRICHELLO Honda
    11. ALONSO Renault
    12. BUTTON Honda
    13. NAKAJIMA Williams
    14. WEBBER Red Bull
    15. RAIKKONEN Ferrari
    16. FISCHELLA Force India
    17. BOURDAIS Toro Rosso
    18. SUTIL Force India
    19. GLOCK Toyota*
    20. SATO Super Aguri
    21. PIQUET Renault
    22. DAVIDSON Super Aguri
    * demoted five places for gearbox change and a further five places for blocking
     
  18. Jamie

    Jamie ex-Bit-Tech code junkie

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    Interesting quali, it was strange not seeing a Ferrari at the front.
     
  19. yodasarmpit

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    LOL, Awesome comment by DC "I'll kick the **** out of the little ******* "
     
  20. mikeuk2004

    mikeuk2004 What you Looking at Fool!

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    I couldnt stop laughing when he said that. You think that will bleeped out in the re-run at lunch time?

    ITs a bit exciting at the moment with no traction control. We are seeing who the real drivers are now from their true skill. :)

    What a great race and well deserved win.
     
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