simonross46 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I would have loved to have seen this. I was sat at work and then got home, popped on the tv and there was our man Lewis on the number 1 spot I will have to stay up for the repeat tonight instead but it looked like a top race. Shame that it will no longer be at Silverstone after next year too. It is my favourite circuit cos I was there last year and had the best time of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennox2s2s Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Congratulations to Lewis indeed, is he back on top of the leader board now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonross46 Posted July 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Its a 3 way tie. Cant remember who the top 3 are but Lewis is actually put into 1st with 48 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennox2s2s Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Just checked there brother on Formula One official website, Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa and Kimi Räikkönen each have 48 points Should get alot interesting as the weeks progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Just watched this back having hidden myself from the result all day at work, best race for a long time. Bit miffed that I didn't attend as I usually head down to Silverstone, still was magnificent & a great watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonross46 Posted July 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Only one year left to watch it at Silverstone, so I want to head there for it rather than sit infront of the box. Donnington Park will be interesting for F1 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I hope they can get Donnington sorted in time. It'll need a lot of work doing to make it F1 standard - and they haven't much time to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Donnington will need so much work doing to it, hopefully they can get the access issues sorted by 2010. Ecclestone's fued with the BRDC is ridiculous really, the greedy b*stard is determined to rip people off no matter what, how much money does the old man need? He's already worth billions & is 77 yrs old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadrant Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I only know Donington from playing TOCA Touring Cars in my younger (wasted) years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 TBH, the BRDC has had plenty of warnings from Bernie. Having said that, they have made improvements recently (incl a new dual carriageway and car parks) and had refurbishment plans. Donington has plenty of time to sort themselves out - other countries have built brand new circuits in less than a year. Its the bureaucacy in this country thats the problem. Some of the new circuits really could be a lot better. China was boring this year, and I really don't rate the first section of corners there - there's little scope to overtake during them. Valencia wasn't up to much and Singapore was only made good by Picquet losing his way. You just can't beat the traditional circuits like Spa, Montreal (sadly now gone), Monza and Hochenheim. Having said all that, this season has been good with the fight going to the end...although you have to wonder if thats been more to do with the stewarding decisions...that's a thread in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Anyone planning on attending the race at Silverstone next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Not at the prices they are charging these days. Although its good to experience once in your life, watching it on the TV is far more appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonross46 Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 A friend of mine says it is better to watch such things on TV because that way you get to see all the race, otherwise you only see what happens on one corner. Makes perfect sense but just like Steve says, everyone needs to see some sort of race at least once. When I went to Silverstone a few years ago to watch my brother racing I was amazed by the atmosphere. I would like to go to the F1 next year but I plan to do Global Gathering instead, cant have too much expense before Univsersity begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 There's a device you can hire at some of the F1 events which has a small screen so you can watch the camera feeds and also tune into team radios. Can't remember what it's called though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 There are massive screens everywhere anyway so you can watch TV coverage of the parts of the track you can't see & watch live action when the field streams past your vantage point. I've been to 6 or 7 grand prix (all at Silverstone) & would recommend it very highly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Should meet up for a beer at next year's GP, Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Should meet up for a beer at next year's GP, Tom! Sounds like a plan mate, we're finalising arrangements at the moment for it so not 100% just yet, wherebouts do you usually sit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I'm usually in McLaren hospitality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I'm usually in McLaren hospitality Sure you can sort me a pass out then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I'll see if my mate can sort. He's part of the design team, specifically Lew's car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Its a lot of money to watch something on a big screen, when its free on a small screen! Knowing my luck, I'd be watching the big screen and miss something happening in front of me. I went back in the Mansell-era and enjoyed it, but had to rely on a bloke next to me who had a radio to keep up to date. I guess things have moved on a lot since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonross46 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Knowing my luck, I'd be watching the big screen and miss something happening in front of me. I second that, I'm sure something like that has happened to me before too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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