thursday 1 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 "BMW Sauber have confirmed that they will pull out of Formula 1 at the end of what has been a disastrous season for the German car manufacturer. "The BMW Group will not continue its Formula 1 campaign after the end of the 2009 season,'' BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer said. "Of course, this was a difficult decision for us, but it's a resolute step in view of our company's strategic realignment. Premium will be increasingly defined in terms of sustainability and environmental compatibility.'' The announcement makes the German car group the second major manufacturer to pull out of the sport following Honda's withdrawal in December. BMW have had a poor campaign with drivers Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica giving the team just eight points from 10 races this season to leave them eighth in the nine-team constructors' championship." Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 It sure will be interesting to see how he does..... Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Out of loyalty to the team. What a team player He's actually got nothing to gain and a lot to lose in coming back. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Actually I think I like him slightly more (not difficult) because of this. I might actually watch the next race. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 23rd August. Interesting indeed. I've always wanted him to win, cheating or otherwise. Good for a laffff. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I hope he comes 22nd or whatever "last" is. Through him being rubbish not something out of his control. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think his name will be tarnished with a non result. He'll just go out and enjoy, competitively of course, and probably get one anyway knowing Schumacher. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 OMG THe chin has copped out for a few weeks 'cos his neck is not in order. Luca Badoer :wtf: taking the seat this coming GP. :wtf: whimp. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Anyone got a lovely picture of a BOTTLE? Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I get the impression he really wanted to... but what do I/we know Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I reckon he wants to, and perhaps a race in September when he's had time to get it fixed Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 When is that Massa bloke ready to race again? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 there was a worry he may never race in F1 again. But seems now his eye is OK. Read an interview with him. He remembered being struck, having no pain, then waking up in hospital. Sounds scarey. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Very. Wonder how long he will be out for. Pity about chin-lad. (bottler!) Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Big pile up at the start of the Belgian GP...... Link to post Share on other sites
greymountain 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Good race last night. 1 Jenson Button GB Brawn-Mercedes 72 2 Rubens Barrichello Brz Brawn-Mercedes 56 3 Sebastian Vettel Ger Red Bull-Renault 53 4 Mark Webber Aus Red Bull-Renault 51.5 5 Kimi Raikkonen Fin Ferrari 34 6 Nico Rosberg Ger Williams-Toyota 30.5 7 Lewis Hamilton GB McLaren-Mercedes 27 8 Jarno Trulli Ita Toyota 22.5 9 Felipe Massa Brz Ferrari 22 10 Heikki Kovalainen Fin McLaren-Mercedes 17 11 Timo Glock Ger Toyota 16 12 Fernando Alonso Spa Renault 16 13 Nick Heidfeld Ger BMW Sauber 10 14 Giancarlo Fisichella Ita Force India-Mercedes 8 15 Robert Kubica Pol BMW Sauber 8 16 Sebastien Buemi Swi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 3 17 Sebastien Bourdais Fra Toro Rosso-Ferrari 2 18 Adrian Sutil Ger Force India-Mercedes 0 19 Kazuki Nakajima Jpn Williams-Toyota 0 20 Nelson Piquet Jr Brz Renault 0 21 Luca Badoer Ita Ferrari 0 22 Jaime Alguersuari Spa Toro Rosso-Ferrari 0 23 Romain Grosjean Fra Renault 0 Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 nice to see Button going out. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 at least he has his girlfriend: Flavio Briatore has been drummed out of Formula One in disgrace. The Renault team boss - along with No 2 Pat Symonds - will leave with immediate effect after being accused of rigging the outcome of last season's Singapore Grand Prix. Having let Briatore go, Renault will not dispute the charges made against them, a compromise which is likely to result in the team remaining in Formula One for the foreseeable future. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Was it any surprise he would go? Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 and Lotus are back in next year, with Cosworth engines!! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 one lap blowups then Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 And watch Alonso jump ship at the end of the season too. Rumours are abound he is moving to Ferrari. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Quote: Briatore currently has Alonso, Mark Webber, Heikki Kovalainen and Grosjean, as well as Piquet Jr, under his wing, whilst he jointly runs GP2. Which means if these drivers do not dis-associate themselves from fatboy, they'll be barred from F1 too. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Indeed-trouble is how will they escape their contracts? Briatore must have them locked up tight. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Alonso signing for Ferrari is no big surprise. But shame that the poison dwarf must bring his loavesome enterage to a great team. Now that Ferrari have written off 2009, lets see how Alonso can fudge up 2010 for them. Link to post Share on other sites
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