they may force him to smile?
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Does that move Button up?
Must do. 9th??
McLaren 9th and 10th.
Love that, Lewis wipes his sweaty head before handshaking the lady. 
Pootin is there
Get off the podium Pukin
Perez, my favourite Mexican after Ricardo Montalban.
I've just had an argument with someone on the phone about the 'procession' at the front virtually every week. I want to see the fight for places behind it
You're a bit loud Eddie 
I never believe Seb when he dismisses stas as we all know in his winning days they were all important.
Originally Posted by Sprout:
I've just had an argument with someone on the phone about the 'procession' at the front virtually every week. I want to see the fight for places behind it
The only time you get all the action at the front is when there IS action at the front, otherwise why not watch fights down the order.
If Nico had not gone out so early we may have seen more o f the battle.
Kimi should've backed off
Ah, I thought it would be a grid place penalty, but they seem to think that they may give a finish place penalty.
Great race - Texas next 
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Constructors to Mercedes?
Yes I think so
No, not yet.
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Constructors to Mercedes?
Yes I think so
No, not yet.
But possibly, maybe! 
Actually I hope not. I want to see it on track. Best thing is give Kimi a 1000 place grid penalty.
Best of all is that Lewis is so close to being Champion again.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Constructors to Mercedes?
Yes I think so
No, not yet.
But possibly, maybe!
Actually I hope not. I want to see it on track. Best thing is give Kimi a 1000 place grid penalty.
It's only a mathematical thing that prevents them from giving it to Mercedes today, Unless something very strange happens, they'll get it next time out.
<<< me this afternoon
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
<<< me this afternoon
<<< join onto my chorus line dame
what a race!!! really enjoyed all the events of yesterday's race, apart from the Bottas/Raikkonen incident 
, its all very well giving Raikkonen a 30 second penalty, it doesn't help Williams does it?
<---- me when Nico went off (although I would like to see a good head to head race, i want it to happen when Lewis has the championship in the bag) 
glad to see all those that ended up in the barriers over the weekend were able to walk away from the weekend with only a few bumps and bruises
have been reading back over a few pages and couldn't agree more about Bernie - time to go, you've outstayed your welcome. I am sick of the threats from him about axing the silverstone race, it happens every few years. If the track is not good enough to compete with the new tracks, its not good enough (although I do think it is!!), but then after he gets another pay off its all good again and we have to keep these historic tracks
anyhoo, enough waffling from me, i'm putting away my ushanka (yes i did have to google it 
) and am getting out my cowboy hat and heading to Texas!! yeeeeehaaaaaaa 
Originally Posted by barney:
<---- me when Nico went off (although I would like to see a good head to head race, i want it to happen when Lewis has the championship in the bag)
anyhoo, enough waffling from me, i'm putting away my ushanka (yes i did have to google it ) and am getting out my cowboy hat and heading to Texas!! yeeeeehaaaaaaa
me too Barney, but when his car was more reliable than Hamilton's last year I didn't see toys being flung out of Hamilton's car, he just got his head down and drove to take the championship ...Nico walks around like the rain cloud of doom
I also agree about Berni,
get your Doris Day gear on for Texas hot diggity
Originally Posted by barney:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
what a race!!! really enjoyed all the events of yesterday's race, apart from the Bottas/Raikkonen incident , its all very well giving Raikkonen a 30 second penalty, it doesn't help Williams does it?
Yes, Barney, fully agree. Williams came off worst in that incident and Bottas was on a clear racing line.
<---- me when Nico went off (although I would like to see a good head to head race, i want it to happen when Lewis has the championship in the bag)
I would have liked to have seen the battle between them on Sunday as Nico looked more up for it and it would be an interesting test for Lewis. If Lewis is to show how good a champion is, coming out top in a head to head is just one element of that for me. BTW I think Lewis would have had Nico
glad to see all those that ended up in the barriers over the weekend were able to walk away from the weekend with only a few bumps and bruises
The cars are so good these days that I think if these type of accidents had happened 30 years ago we could have been looking at deaths. Also, those techpro (sp) barriers seem to do a good job, despite ending up on top of Sainz.
have been reading back over a few pages and couldn't agree more about Bernie - time to go, you've outstayed your welcome. I am sick of the threats from him about axing the silverstone race, it happens every few years. If the track is not good enough to compete with the new tracks, its not good enough (although I do think it is!!), but then after he gets another pay off its all good again and we have to keep these historic tracks
That may have been my rant-ette you are referring to But again Barney I can't disagree with anything you said and a good point about Silverstone I had not considered.
One of my colleagues (a big F1 fan who went to Silverstone this year) at work today made an interesting comment, which I can't confirm is true, but he said that when it comes to car set-ups if Lewis asks about Nico's car then Lewis is given the info. If it's the other way round Nico does not get it.
Now this could just be Nico venting in interview but one never knows and it does seem that Lewis being considered more and more the No.1 driver.
Maybe one for autobiographies.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I would have liked to have seen the battle between them on Sunday as Nico looked more up for it and it would be an interesting test for Lewis. If Lewis is to show how good a champion is, coming out top in a head to head is just one element of that for me. BTW I think Lewis would have had Nico
I do see your point EC and you are right, but I am just too nervous that it could all still go wrong for Lewis
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
One of my colleagues (a big F1 fan who went to Silverstone this year) at work today made an interesting comment, which I can't confirm is true, but he said that when it comes to car set-ups if Lewis asks about Nico's car then Lewis is given the info. If it's the other way round Nico does not get it.
Now this could just be Nico venting in interview but one never knows and it does seem that Lewis being considered more and more the No.1 driver.
Maybe one for autobiographies.
i actually think this is Nico getting a bit of a titty lip on cos Lewis blocked a bit of info
Lewis has come through as the number 1 driver because he has been a class above Nico all season, as Dame said above Nico gets a strop on and he lets it effect his race, Lewis seems to have a great balance between his life on and off track and its paying off for him
My worry is that the Ferrari's seem to be getting closer and he definitely won't have it so easy next year 
Originally Posted by barney:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
One of my colleagues (a big F1 fan who went to Silverstone this year) at work today made an interesting comment, which I can't confirm is true, but he said that when it comes to car set-ups if Lewis asks about Nico's car then Lewis is given the info. If it's the other way round Nico does not get it.
Now this could just be Nico venting in interview but one never knows and it does seem that Lewis being considered more and more the No.1 driver.
Maybe one for autobiographies.
i actually think this is Nico getting a bit of a titty lip on cos Lewis blocked a bit of info
Lewis has come through as the number 1 driver because he has been a class above Nico all season, as Dame said above Nico gets a strop on and he lets it effect his race, Lewis seems to have a great balance between his life on and off track and its paying off for him
My worry is that the Ferrari's seem to be getting closer and he definitely won't have it so easy next year
That's a new one on me Barney 
On one of the websites for accountants is this interview with Valtteri Bottas. I'm having to copy the whole article here as posting just a link would not show the article as you have to be registered there.
Formula 1 racing driver Valtteri Bottas talks to AccountingWEB about keeping cool under pressure, what he looks for in an accountant and tax.
AccountingWEB was invited to meet Bottas in the urban surroundings of the Shoreditch studios in an event organised by recruitment company Randstad.
Bottas fell in love with motorsport through go-karting when he was six. Being Finnish, Bottas grew up watching his countryman Mika Hakkinen win championships in 1997 and 1998. Even at this young age, Bottas had the determination and trust in his abilities to believe that becoming an F1 driver was possible.
While Bottas didnât impart any driving advice, he did provide advice about keeping cool under pressure, and how having a positive outlook will help you succeed.
Dealing with pressure
Bottas spends most of his working life under extreme pressure driving at high speed. While the working lives of many accountants may not be as immediately perilous, most will recognise the same strain as they have put the pedal to the metal to race towards the self-assessment finish line.
AccountingWEB asked Bottas about his preparation before a big race. âThe best preparation to be most relaxed is to prepare everything perfectly. And I know how I should be at my best.â Bottas answered in the same calm and deliberate manner he deploys behind the F1 wheel.
Adjusting to unpredictable situations
Accountants will also know that no matter how much preparation they do, their workload will be the pits if things donât go to plan. Last weekend Bottas was on his last lap and speeding towards the podium until he was hit from behind by Kimi Raikkonen, barging him into the barriers. When accountants feel their working day goes spinning onto the gravel track, Bottas offer suggestions on being adaptable in unpredictable situations.
âIn life in general, thereâs always good times and bad times. I think how you can cope from the difficult times and how you can learn from those is the key if you want to improve.
âTry to think positive. As an example, my disappointment from last week. I tried to think of positive things because thereâs always something positive, and then whatâs history is history; itâs gone. Itâs always best to look forward,â Bottas said.
Confidence in your own abilities
When Bottas was asked about his motivation, he responded without hesitation, saying, âI want to be a world champion; thatâs my goal in lifeâ. Bottas spoke with conviction as if his world championship victory was a foregone conclusion.
For accountants, whenever there are moments of stress in your job or self-doubt in your abilities, itâs important to focus on how capable you really are.
When asked if he realises how good he is, Bottas considered the question and answered in his unflappable, precise manner, âI sometimes donât like saying this because it comes across as being arrogant, but I wouldnât be doing this if I didnât believe in myself or think it was possible to be world champion.â
What he looks for in an accountant
Bottasâ focus is on driving. This is why Bottas looks for an accountant or financial advisor who only helps him when he asks for something, not swerving his attention away from driving by constantly calling him or sending emails every day or week.
The attributes Bottas tells AccountingWEB he looks for in an accountant is someone who is as professional and committed in what they do as he is in what he does. âSomeone who I can trust completely that everything is in safe hands, so I think trust is important. Iâm always looking for someone who is professional and who is committed, so I can leave those things to those who know better.â
Tax
As the chequered flag came down on the interview, we tried to think of an obscure tax question to ask Bottas. But Bottas replied, with a smile, âI live in Monaco, so tax is no problem for meâ.
Bottas explains his reasons for living in Monaco, âItâs zero income tax, so itâs quite simple: there are no papers to fill.â
Although Bottas was recommended to live in Monaco by his management, his Monaco residency was a natural choice since his management company is based there so it makes it simple for meetings.
While Abu Dhabi and Dubai also have the benefits of zero income tax, Bottas didnât want to live that far away since his team is in England. As well as that, who wouldnât want to live in Monaco? âItâs more or less guaranteed thatâs itâs going to be sunny when you go there; itâs a good place to be.â
With a tax free client, Bottasâ accountantâs job must be pretty simple.
Thanks El Loro
I think he has the makings of a future champ, but I guess nowadays, even more than before, it depends on the car you get
there used to be a closer gap between the top 5 or 6 teams, with different drivers winning regularly, now it is mostly a foregone conclusion barring accidents/mechanical faults
I was told Friday that there is being some engine regulation changes - not had chance to read about it in detail yet.
Sepp Blatter: Fifa boss should remain in post - Bernie Ecclestone
I see Bernie is talking absolute rubbish yet again and demonstrating why I will throw a party the day he walks away from F1.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Sepp Blatter: Fifa boss should remain in post - Bernie Ecclestone
I see Bernie is talking absolute rubbish yet again and demonstrating why I will throw a party the day he walks away from F1.
Oh fer gawd sake! He's totally lost the plot
It's under threat from Hurricane Patricia.....which is maybe not a hurricane (officially) anymore.
Are there no USA practice sessions available to watch this weekend??
Not on Freeview, and there's only one taken place I think because of the weather
BBC2 9.45pm
I've just had someone phone and it's peeing down and they'll make a decision 15 minutes before quali should happen and if not they'll probably do quali in the morning
2nd practice was cancelled, but they've just finished the 3rd.
Originally Posted by Saint:
BBC2 9.45pm
That'shighlights of the qualifying. If it DOES take place it is 2pm their time and 7pm our time. It'll be on Sky at that time, but not thr BBC.
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by Saint:
BBC2 9.45pm
That'shighlights of the qualifying. If it DOES take place it is 2pm their time and 7pm our time. It'll be on Sky at that time, but not thr BBC.
it's on my planner for BBC2 tonight at 9.45.