Formula 1

[Noxide]

The Italian press hailed McLaren and slammed its beloved national marque Ferrari after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

With Kimi Raikkonen's victory challenge thwarted by a pit strategy error, the sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport paid tribute to Lewis Hamilton's "perfect" victory on his home turf.

"Ferrari made a large error by not changing the tyres at the first pitstop. And Felipe Massa was not the same driver we saw at Magny-Cours," the report added, contrasting the Brazilian driver's win two weeks ago with his plethora of mistakes on Sunday.

Corriere dello Sport described: "Cold shower for Ferrari. The weather forecasting betrayed Maranello, but McLaren is more reactive and flexible in difficult conditions.
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La Repubblica described Sunday at Silverstone as a "black day" for Ferrari and mourns the switch to Honda of its former strategy guru Ross Brawn.

"You cannot expect victory at each race, but with Ferrari you somehow get the clear impression that something is not working right. The strategy must be changed," the newspaper said.

[Andy]

If i was you lot, go down to your local race circuit, and go and watch cars lose and win there.

Fires are often in minis and old style formula 1 cars.

[Noxide]

Say what?

Sorry Andy but I don't get what you're saying.
And the Formula 1 circuit closest to me is in Australia...

[Andy]

Say what?

Sorry Andy but I don't get what you're saying.
And the Formula 1 circuit closest to me is in Australia...

I mean not to watch formula 1 cars. See local racers not the top dogs.

[lazyitus]

nice idea andy,watch other motor sports by all means(touring cars can be a lot of fun to watch)but formula 1 is universally viewed as the top of the motor sport pile,with the best cars and the best drivers.

[Noxide]

I watch a lot of motorsport.
Rallies, Nascar, GP2, A1. But I'm only passionate about Formula1.

[Noxide]

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The Renault F1 Team will return to the streets of Sandton, Johannesburg on Sunday, 27th July 2008.

A crowd of over 80 000 turned out to watch the 2007 event.

Renault F1 team driver Nelson Piquet will be seen in action again this year and will be piloting the Renault F1 team R27 vehicle.

He will be joined by Lucas DiGrassi, third driver for the Renault F1 team and both are expected to reach speeds of up to 270 km/h during their on-street performances.

Launched in 2003, the Renault F1 roadshow has, to date, thrilled about two million people worldwide and this year’s event is being brought to South Africa as a result of a strategic partnership between the Gauteng provincial government and the ING Renault F1 Team.

According to Paul Mashatile, Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Affairs, the province is very optimistic that the partnership will take Gauteng closer to achieving its strategic objective of increasing its share of the tourism market to 55% of all international arrivals.

“We are confident that it will serve to market Gauteng, its infrastructure, attractions, facilities and logistics and enhance the province’s marketability as an investment and tourism destination.

“As importantly, we believe it will create interest in motor sport within the youth sector, in particular those from previously disadvantaged communities.”

Renault said that its aim with the event is to broaden the appeal of Formula One.

“With the Roadshow programme now well into its fifth season, its goal of taking passionate fans and newcomers to the very core of Formula 1 action, remains unchanged,” the French F1 team said.

[Andy]

I totally understand all what you are saying.

Im not trying to say 'Dont watch formula 1', but i recon watching not so experienced/not as good drivers make errors, to make the race more thrilling. Now i dont mean crasing into walls, i mean, spins and driving over the grass.

I like to hear everyones views.

[Noxide]

I totally understand all what you are saying.

Im not trying to say 'Dont watch formula 1', but i recon watching not so experienced/not as good drivers make errors, to make the race more thrilling. Now i dont mean crasing into walls, i mean, spins and driving over the grass.

I like to hear everyones views.

You obviously didn't watch the last race...
There were more cars on the grass than on the tarmac

[EvilSpaghetti]

By cars you mean ferrari's... right?