Comments on: Fernando never had this trouble… http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/ The original motor racing magazine Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:44:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: LeighJW http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-32796 LeighJW Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:16:47 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-32796 I didn't realise that the Seaman memorial had been destroyed! How sad. I didn’t realise that the Seaman memorial had been destroyed! How sad.

]]> By: Peter Groves http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31770 Peter Groves Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:07:34 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31770 Sitting here reading the Doug Nye piece on George Monkhouse made me think that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the death of Dick seaman at Spa. As the memorial at the circuit has been destoyed apparently, I wondered if Lord March would be sympathetic to a statue of Dick in the memorial garden at Goodwood, if we could raise the funds / Sitting here reading the Doug Nye piece on George Monkhouse made me think that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the death of Dick seaman at Spa. As the memorial at the circuit has been destoyed apparently, I wondered if Lord March would be sympathetic to a statue of Dick in the memorial garden at Goodwood, if we could raise the funds /

]]> By: rob widdows http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31479 rob widdows Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:23:41 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31479 I'm back. Been away to Aston Martin to have a look at the cars before this weekend's race in Barcelona. Full report in next month's magazine. Suffice to say, the cars look terrific and it's a very brave - and typically British - effort.They won't win Le Mans but they will look and sound wonderful on the 50th anniversary of Salvadori and Shelby winning in the DBR1. As a result of my visit to Banbury, I predict that Mr David Richards will be back in Grand Prix racing next season. I hope so as he would run a strong and competitive team. Thanks for the video. Blimey! RW I’m back. Been away to Aston Martin to have a look at the cars before this weekend’s race in Barcelona. Full report in next month’s magazine. Suffice to say, the cars look terrific and it’s a very brave – and typically British – effort.They won’t win Le Mans but they will look and sound wonderful on the 50th anniversary of Salvadori and Shelby winning in the DBR1.
As a result of my visit to Banbury, I predict that Mr David Richards will be back in Grand Prix racing next season.
I hope so as he would run a strong and competitive team.
Thanks for the video. Blimey!
RW

]]> By: Santiago Fernández http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31342 Santiago Fernández Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:24:56 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31342 Speaking of the 917 and the 2009 season, I've just been sent this video. I don't know if I should feel amused or horrified: http://tinyurl.com/cbxbzq Speaking of the 917 and the 2009 season, I’ve just been sent this video. I don’t know if I should feel amused or horrified:

http://tinyurl.com/cbxbzq

]]> By: Santiago Fernández http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31341 Santiago Fernández Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:06:27 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31341 I agree with Rob in that at this point I'm tired of all the rows; the season couldn't have started sooner, and in what way! I'm not British, but still I'm very happy to see Williams do so very well, hopefully they can keep the advantage in qualy and in the race. Mclaren doing poorly does not surprise me, but Ferrari and BNW? The Ferrari camp seems confident but BMW did seem really puzzled about their lack of pace. Tough I'm a Kimi fan, I'd hardly be upset if the race turns out to be Williams vs Brawn. I agree with Rob in that at this point I’m tired of all the rows; the season couldn’t have started sooner, and in what way!

I’m not British, but still I’m very happy to see Williams do so very well, hopefully they can keep the advantage in qualy and in the race. Mclaren doing poorly does not surprise me, but Ferrari and BNW? The Ferrari camp seems confident but BMW did seem really puzzled about their lack of pace.

Tough I’m a Kimi fan, I’d hardly be upset if the race turns out to be Williams vs Brawn.

]]> By: Filipe Amoroso http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31326 Filipe Amoroso Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:30:20 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31326 Brilliant interview!! The bit about the gauge reading gas pressure on the chassis was hilarious... Rob, looks like, inevitably, you will have to endure a visit to the Porsche museum... Brilliant interview!! The bit about the gauge reading gas pressure on the chassis was hilarious…

Rob, looks like, inevitably, you will have to endure a visit to the Porsche museum…

]]> By: rob widdows http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31321 rob widdows Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:48:44 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31321 Dave, I know, it's a great interview. Frank is just about the most 'quotable' driver ever to have livened up the sport! David Piper is good on that particular story as well! After second practice, it's Williams-Brawn-Toyota. At the back are Ferrari-BMW-McLaren. Diffusers.............. RW Dave, I know, it’s a great interview. Frank is just about the most ‘quotable’ driver ever to have livened up the sport!
David Piper is good on that particular story as well!
After second practice, it’s Williams-Brawn-Toyota. At the back are Ferrari-BMW-McLaren.
Diffusers…………..
RW

]]> By: Dave Cubbedge http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31320 Dave Cubbedge Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:41:24 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31320 you can start that 917 research by reading the "Lunch With..." feature with Frank Gardner from a few months back in Motorsport. His recollection of that first 917 race at the Nurburgring is a classic story! you can start that 917 research by reading the “Lunch With…” feature with Frank Gardner from a few months back in Motorsport. His recollection of that first 917 race at the Nurburgring is a classic story!

]]> By: rob widdows http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31319 rob widdows Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:23:44 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31319 Williams 1st and 2nd in Friday practice..........now we're talking.Great stuff, we all like to see Williams do well don't we, or is it just a British thing? Anyway, the air in Melbourne is feeling fresh already. Yup, I knowe it's only Friday. RW Williams 1st and 2nd in Friday practice……….now we’re talking.Great stuff, we all like to see Williams do well don’t we, or is it just a British thing?
Anyway, the air in Melbourne is feeling fresh already.
Yup, I knowe it’s only Friday.
RW

]]> By: rob widdows http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31318 rob widdows Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:16:20 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31318 Such a small world these days, huh? This is Bash the Dealers Week and I am on the front line! I am cross with myself as I feel conned. Never again will I be forced to lash out crazy money on loads of new bits for my cars. And, as you say, how do we challenge this practice once we are presented with a 3-page bill that is in itself totally incomprehensible. Bah, humbug. Yup, the Martini colours are great and they still look wonderful on the old Brabhams and Lancias. I've never liked racing cars dressed up as fag packets, especially that horrible yellow Jordan. The Guvnor (my Editor) has just asked me to research a big feature on the Porsche 917 for our July magazine. Lucky me but where on earth do I start?! So many stories to be told..... I'm bored with diffusers now. I mean, let's just go racing and see who has it all together. My tea leaves tell me that it's going to be a terrific race at Albert Park with lots of surprises. Let us hope so. I want to see a small team chuck a fast ball at the big boys. First though, I need to dust down my books and jog the 917 archive that has been resting somewhere in the back of my mind. RW Such a small world these days, huh? This is Bash the Dealers Week and I am on the front line!
I am cross with myself as I feel conned. Never again will I be forced to lash out crazy money on loads of new bits for my cars. And, as you say, how do we challenge this practice once we are presented with a 3-page bill that is in itself totally incomprehensible. Bah, humbug.
Yup, the Martini colours are great and they still look wonderful on the old Brabhams and Lancias. I’ve never liked racing cars dressed up as fag packets, especially that horrible yellow Jordan.
The Guvnor (my Editor) has just asked me to research a big feature on the Porsche 917 for our July magazine. Lucky me but where on earth do I start?! So many stories to be told…..
I’m bored with diffusers now. I mean, let’s just go racing and see who has it all together. My tea leaves tell me that it’s going to be a terrific race at Albert Park with lots of surprises. Let us hope so. I want to see a small team chuck a fast ball at the big boys.
First though, I need to dust down my books and jog the 917 archive that has been resting somewhere in the back of my mind.
RW

]]> By: dave cubbedge http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31281 dave cubbedge Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:10:34 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31281 I don't think Jimmy ever touched the pedal! I don’t think Jimmy ever touched the pedal!

]]> By: Santiago Fernández http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31247 Santiago Fernández Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:43:46 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31247 My 2000 New Beetle also needed new rear brakes suspciously often, unfortunatly that and other examples of "creative accounting" made me sell it and want nothing to do with another VW. And, in complete opposite to Dave, I bought a Mazda and have had nothing but good experiences so far. The Gulf livery really is the most iconic. Anytime the words GT40 or 917 pop up, the mental image is of those cars in Gulf colors. The same way anytime someone mentions "Cortina" and the image that comes up is Jim Clark in a corner with the inside wheel off the ground... I'm guessing his ultra smooth driving also didn't mysteriously "eat up" brakes. My 2000 New Beetle also needed new rear brakes suspciously often, unfortunatly that and other examples of “creative accounting” made me sell it and want nothing to do with another VW. And, in complete opposite to Dave, I bought a Mazda and have had nothing but good experiences so far.

The Gulf livery really is the most iconic. Anytime the words GT40 or 917 pop up, the mental image is of those cars in Gulf colors. The same way anytime someone mentions “Cortina” and the image that comes up is Jim Clark in a corner with the inside wheel off the ground… I’m guessing his ultra smooth driving also didn’t mysteriously “eat up” brakes.

]]> By: Greg Webb http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31237 Greg Webb Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:53:52 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31237 New brakes after 30k? Maybe not, but my 5 year old 45k Zafira (sorry, would love something tasty but need to haul loads!) needed a complete new set of brakes according to the garage, and some serious suspension work too. Not an abused car, and this _was_ the local accredited non-franchised. Not amused. Creative accounting suspected but not in a position to challenge. New brakes after 30k? Maybe not, but my 5 year old 45k Zafira (sorry, would love something tasty but need to haul loads!) needed a complete new set of brakes according to the garage, and some serious suspension work too. Not an abused car, and this _was_ the local accredited non-franchised.

Not amused. Creative accounting suspected but not in a position to challenge.

]]> By: Emma Crawley http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31233 Emma Crawley Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:51:37 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31233 If you don't have TV coverage of ALMS/LMS/Le Mans you can always listen to John Hindhaugh & co via radiolemans.com! If you don’t have TV coverage of ALMS/LMS/Le Mans you can always listen to John Hindhaugh & co via radiolemans.com!

]]> By: Filipe Amoroso http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31220 Filipe Amoroso Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:23:04 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31220 Gulf best, yes, but a photo-finish between them, Martini Racing and Alitalia. And JPS. And Silk Cut. And Gold Leaf. I'm happy about the diffuser decision...but I confess I would probably be less enthusiastic should the suspects be Ferrari, McLaren and BMW. Do you think the decision would be made otherwise if it was like that? Adam Smith's "invisible hand" and all that... Gulf best, yes, but a photo-finish between them, Martini Racing and Alitalia. And JPS. And Silk Cut. And Gold Leaf.

I’m happy about the diffuser decision…but I confess I would probably be less enthusiastic should the suspects be Ferrari, McLaren and BMW. Do you think the decision would be made otherwise if it was like that? Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” and all that…

]]> By: rob widdows http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31210 rob widdows Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:24:07 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31210 Agreed, absolutely. People like Brawn are good for motor racing, especially at this level. He's smart, creative, and horribly clever. I hope they do well as it will make it a more open season. And I'd like to see Button back in the frame before it's just too late. The BBC will run the race without commercials, of course, so it had better be a good one. The beauty of ITV was that you could nip out for a cup of tea in the breaks............ Being there is best. It was better in the old days when we went to more of the races. I was hoping the global recession might see some cost-cutting on the travel which, in turn, would be a gesture for the environment as well...... Meanwhile I'm off to talk to Aston Martin about their new LMP1 car for Le Mans. It's supported by Gulf which is a point in its favour. Best racing colours ever? RW Agreed, absolutely. People like Brawn are good for motor racing, especially at this level. He’s smart, creative, and horribly clever. I hope they do well as it will make it a more open season. And I’d like to see Button back in the frame before it’s just too late.
The BBC will run the race without commercials, of course, so it had better be a good one.
The beauty of ITV was that you could nip out for a cup of tea in the breaks…………
Being there is best. It was better in the old days when we went to more of the races.
I was hoping the global recession might see some cost-cutting on the travel which, in turn, would be a gesture for the environment as well……
Meanwhile I’m off to talk to Aston Martin about their new LMP1 car for Le Mans. It’s supported by Gulf which is a point in its favour. Best racing colours ever?
RW

]]> By: Aleš Norský http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31209 Aleš Norský Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:56:15 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31209 Well, so far the diffusers are legal and I say let it keep that way. Creativity should be encouraged, not punished. Let the others to deal with it and catch-up. Well, so far the diffusers are legal and I say let it keep that way. Creativity should be encouraged, not punished. Let the others to deal with it and catch-up.

]]> By: rob widdows http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31188 rob widdows Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:18:03 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31188 Hello everybody, and thanks for all your comments. Just back from getting my MOT certificate for the wee Modus at the garage over the hill from me. Fast, efficient, friendly and good value. Goodbye to main dealers and hello good sense. A lesson learnt. We don't have satellite TV, only the UK terrestrial stuff, so no Motors or Eurosport. But, if Manchester United makes it to the finals of the European Cup,we may be tempted by the dreaded dish. Yes, of course there will be a huge kerfuffle over diffusers this coming weekend. Ross Brawn chairs the Technical Committee of FOTA so he ought to know very precisely what is legal, and what is not. It will be an intriguing few days and let's hope it's full of surprises and excitement. Meanwhile I saw a sign on a drain-cleaning company van today which proclaimed...."expertise in a fluid world". Right. RW Hello everybody, and thanks for all your comments. Just back from getting my MOT certificate for the wee Modus at the garage over the hill from me. Fast, efficient, friendly and good value. Goodbye to main dealers and hello good sense. A lesson learnt.
We don’t have satellite TV, only the UK terrestrial stuff, so no Motors or Eurosport. But, if Manchester United makes it to the finals of the European Cup,we may be tempted by the dreaded dish.
Yes, of course there will be a huge kerfuffle over diffusers this coming weekend. Ross Brawn chairs the Technical Committee of FOTA so he ought to know very precisely what is legal, and what is not. It will be an intriguing few days and let’s hope it’s full of surprises and excitement.
Meanwhile I saw a sign on a drain-cleaning company van today which proclaimed….”expertise in a fluid world”. Right.
RW

]]> By: Filipe Amoroso http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31058 Filipe Amoroso Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:16:18 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31058 Riccardo, Finland and Portugal only have Formula 1 on pay-per-view... Riccardo, Finland and Portugal only have Formula 1 on pay-per-view…

]]> By: riccardo 83 http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31055 riccardo 83 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:10:53 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31055 I'm writing from Italy.I saw the race live streaming on the web... I think that it's ashamed that we can't see race like this in tv... I’m writing from Italy.I saw the race live streaming on the web…
I think that it’s ashamed that we can’t see race like this in tv…

]]> By: Filipe Amoroso http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31052 Filipe Amoroso Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:09:38 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31052 I'm betting on a ban on the double-decker diffusers. After Melbourne. And peace on earth too... I’m betting on a ban on the double-decker diffusers. After Melbourne. And peace on earth too…

]]> By: Aleš Norský http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31049 Aleš Norský Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:50:19 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31049 It would be quite unfortunate if the first F-1 result of the year (can't believe it's 2009!) would be a break-through win by Brawn (or Toyota) taken away by protest and disqualification. There has been enough bad PR already and the season is not even underway yet. But I don't envy those who would have to decide this diffuser rage with a definitive decision. It seems that a controversy is inevitable one way or another. It would be quite unfortunate if the first F-1 result of the year (can’t believe it’s 2009!) would be a break-through win by Brawn (or Toyota) taken away by protest and disqualification. There has been enough bad PR already and the season is not even underway yet. But I don’t envy those who would have to decide this diffuser rage with a definitive decision. It seems that a controversy is inevitable one way or another.

]]> By: Dave Cubbedge http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31048 Dave Cubbedge Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:48:57 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31048 watching Sebring on Speed was great! I'm down there next year for sure! and like you, I long ago left the Mazda dealer behind with his "creative accounting". here's to a great race come Sunday..or Saturday..or whenever I get to see it here! watching Sebring on Speed was great! I’m down there next year for sure!

and like you, I long ago left the Mazda dealer behind with his “creative accounting”.

here’s to a great race come Sunday..or Saturday..or whenever I get to see it here!

]]> By: Filipe Amoroso http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/fernando-never-had-this-trouble%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-31037 Filipe Amoroso Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:56:32 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=3617#comment-31037 Don't you get SpeedTV or MotorsTV in the UK? Also, the live-timing on the ALMS site pretty decent. And you shouldn't envy Renault's treatment of Alonso. He got a pay cut! Don’t you get SpeedTV or MotorsTV in the UK? Also, the live-timing on the ALMS site pretty decent.

And you shouldn’t envy Renault’s treatment of Alonso. He got a pay cut!

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