Race Day-f1 2008

PAVAN KADAM · 28th February 2008, 14:34

Hi all F1 Buffs,

This thread is going to be one comprehensive coverage of the forthcoming F1 season.

We are 14 days and odd hrs for the First race of the Season Kicks off in Melbourne-Australia.

Would require all T-Bhpians who are going to watch it live or on TV to get active.

End of the year we have a nice piece of Information covering the 2008 F1 Season in the form of this thread.

The season schedule goes out like this.

Sl Date Venue

1 14th- 16th March Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne)
2 21st- 23rd March Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix(Kaula Lumpur)
3 04th -06th April Bahrain Grand Prix (Bharain)
4 25th -27th April Premio De Espana Telefonica(Catalunya)
5 09th -11th May Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix(Istanbul)
6 22nd -25th May Monaco Grand Prix ( Monte Carlo)
7 06th -08th June Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal)
8 20th -22nd June French Grand Prix (Magny-Cours)
9 04th -06th July Santander British Grand Prix (Silverstone)
10 18th - 20th July German Grand Prix (Hockenheim)
11 01st -03rd August Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest)
12 22nd- 23rd August European Grand Prix (Valencia)
13 05th -07th September Belgian Grand Prix ( Spa-Francorchamps)
14 12th -14th September Italian Grand Prix (Monza)
15 26th -28th September Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore)
16 10th -12th October Japanese Grand Prix (Fuji Speedway)
17 17th -19th October Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai)
18 31st -02nd November Brazilian Grand Prix (Sao Paulo)

The Teams that are Participating this year and with the drivers will get highlighted in the next post.

TARUL · 28th February 2008, 14:41

Hey nice going thanks for the update.Is it possible for you to update us(me) on the drivers and the teams they drive for.Heard there were some changes.

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Hi all F1 Buffs,

The Teams that are Participating this year and with the drivers will get highlighted in the next post.

sorry didn't read that part of the post.

v1p3r · 28th February 2008, 14:52

Is anyone meeting up to watch the inaugural race? First time an Indian team will be on the grid, I think it's a pretty special occasion. What say?

ShaKo · 28th February 2008, 15:56

VIPER,

Thats a great idea. I am sure there would be quite a few places hosting the race weekends with large screen. If there's something organised, in blr, I would like to be part of it. I am still a "newbie" and would like to meet up with fellow BHPians in Bangalore.

We can have our own pit-stop plans for the races in Bangalore.

Shan2nu · 28th February 2008, 16:00

Why is Fuji on the list? Weren't they supposed to switch between Suzuka and Fuji between seasons?

Shan2nu

elfhelm · 28th February 2008, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1p3r

Is anyone meeting up to watch the inaugural race? First time an Indian team will be on the grid, I think it's a pretty special occasion. What say?

Yeah, how about BHPians in different cities meeting up at 1 place to catch the inaugural race atleast? Wot say chaps?

finneyp · 28th February 2008, 16:11

Hurray! The F1 season begins!

Would be very interesting this season with Kimi, Hamilton and Alonso slogging it out on the tracks!
It will be closely fought this time!

PAVAN KADAM · 29th February 2008, 12:56

Ferrari F1 2008 Car and theTeam

Kimi Sure looks a winner

Filipe Massa is as dashing as ever, and yes he has a point to prove this season.
Massa as per me is the only guy who has a bit of M Shumi in his attitude.

Guys let me know weather i'll continue this as one long post or seperate posts on the same.

PAVAN KADAM · 29th February 2008, 13:13

Here's our Very Own Ferrari Powered Force India F1 Team

Good Ole Fisi

And Mr Clean - Adrian Sutil

Wish these boys make India Proud.

Not to forget our Proud Indian Mr VJ Mallya.

And not to Forget our F1 Brand Ambassador for Force India.

PAVAN KADAM · 29th February 2008, 13:19

Next comes the fierce competitors McLaren Mercedes.

The New Car Surely looks a killer on track.

Mr Hamilton hopes for some help from above.

Mr Heiki Kovalenien takes over from where Alonoso left.

PAVAN KADAM · 29th February 2008, 13:25

RENAULT

This is one team hungry for success.

Flavio has managed to get Alonso back into his team, with a great car to back him, Alonso sure got something to prove this season.

And not to forget Legendary Nelson Piquet's junior debuting alongside Alonso.

PAVAN KADAM · 29th February 2008, 13:36

TOYOTA

This car being great has seen some mixed fortunes.

Jarno Trulli doing honours sans Ralf Schumi

Timo Glock getting into Ralfs shoes this season.

Joz · 29th February 2008, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1p3r

Is anyone meeting up to watch the inaugural race? First time an Indian team will be on the grid, I think it's a pretty special occasion. What say?

Yes. I am in! If we plan things early (unlike last time) we can get some places to screen it live on a big screen. Time to dust the flags!

PAVAN KADAM · 29th February 2008, 13:49

HONDA-UK Based Team

Somehow the Honda Earth Car doesnt seem it belongs there. Rather staying rooted on tracks, it seems to be flying off track throughout the 2007 season.

Honda is pinning lots of hope on their new set up this season.

And Mr Rubens seems to forget whatever he learnt from Our all time GREAT Micheal Schumi.Honda seems to pin lot of hopes on Mr Barichello this season.

Jenson Button seems to be doing fine, but its time he comes of age this season

PAVAN KADAM · 29th February 2008, 14:07

BMW-Sauber-based from Germany & Switzerland

This team seems to continue after the benefit they got -II place after the ouster of McLaren.

I prefer not to talk about the spy saga on this forum.

BMW has got a great car as ever.

With Robert kubica doing great behind wheels, they seem to continue their quest for the podium this season.

With Nick Heidfield the awesome twosome combination for BMW Sauber sure seems to work wonders for this team this season.

28th February 2008, 14:34	#1
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Race Day-f1 2008 Hi all F1 Buffs, This thread is going to be one comprehensive coverage of the forthcoming F1 season. We are 14 days and odd hrs for the First race of the Season Kicks off in Melbourne-Australia. Would require all T-Bhpians who are going to watch it live or on TV to get active. End of the year we have a nice piece of Information covering the 2008 F1 Season in the form of this thread. The season schedule goes out like this. Sl Date Venue 1 14th- 16th March Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne) 2 21st- 23rd March Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix(Kaula Lumpur) 3 04th -06th April Bahrain Grand Prix (Bharain) 4 25th -27th April Premio De Espana Telefonica(Catalunya) 5 09th -11th May Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix(Istanbul) 6 22nd -25th May Monaco Grand Prix ( Monte Carlo) 7 06th -08th June Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) 8 20th -22nd June French Grand Prix (Magny-Cours) 9 04th -06th July Santander British Grand Prix (Silverstone) 10 18th - 20th July German Grand Prix (Hockenheim) 11 01st -03rd August Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest) 12 22nd- 23rd August European Grand Prix (Valencia) 13 05th -07th September Belgian Grand Prix ( Spa-Francorchamps) 14 12th -14th September Italian Grand Prix (Monza) 15 26th -28th September Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore) 16 10th -12th October Japanese Grand Prix (Fuji Speedway) 17 17th -19th October Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai) 18 31st -02nd November Brazilian Grand Prix (Sao Paulo) The Teams that are Participating this year and with the drivers will get highlighted in the next post.
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28th February 2008, 14:52	#3
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,363 Thanked: 7,504 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Is anyone meeting up to watch the inaugural race? First time an Indian team will be on the grid, I think it's a pretty special occasion. What say?
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28th February 2008, 15:56	#4
ShaKo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 Thanked: 0 Times	VIPER, Thats a great idea. I am sure there would be quite a few places hosting the race weekends with large screen. If there's something organised, in blr, I would like to be part of it. I am still a "newbie" and would like to meet up with fellow BHPians in Bangalore. We can have our own pit-stop plans for the races in Bangalore.
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28th February 2008, 16:00	#5
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	Why is Fuji on the list? Weren't they supposed to switch between Suzuka and Fuji between seasons? Shan2nu
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28th February 2008, 16:11	#7
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,762 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	Hurray! The F1 season begins! Would be very interesting this season with Kimi, Hamilton and Alonso slogging it out on the tracks! It will be closely fought this time! Last edited by finneyp : 28th February 2008 at 16:13.
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29th February 2008, 12:56	#8
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Ferrari F1 2008 Car and theTeam Kimi Sure looks a winner Filipe Massa is as dashing as ever, and yes he has a point to prove this season. Massa as per me is the only guy who has a bit of M Shumi in his attitude. Guys let me know weather i'll continue this as one long post or seperate posts on the same.
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29th February 2008, 13:13	#9
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Here's our Very Own Ferrari Powered Force India F1 Team Good Ole Fisi And Mr Clean - Adrian Sutil Wish these boys make India Proud. Not to forget our Proud Indian Mr VJ Mallya. And not to Forget our F1 Brand Ambassador for Force India.
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29th February 2008, 13:19	#10
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Next comes the fierce competitors McLaren Mercedes. The New Car Surely looks a killer on track. Mr Hamilton hopes for some help from above. Mr Heiki Kovalenien takes over from where Alonoso left. Last edited by PAVAN KADAM : 29th February 2008 at 13:20. Reason: Pics not appearing
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29th February 2008, 13:25	#11
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	RENAULT This is one team hungry for success. Flavio has managed to get Alonso back into his team, with a great car to back him, Alonso sure got something to prove this season. And not to forget Legendary Nelson Piquet's junior debuting alongside Alonso.
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29th February 2008, 13:36	#12
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	TOYOTA This car being great has seen some mixed fortunes. Jarno Trulli doing honours sans Ralf Schumi Timo Glock getting into Ralfs shoes this season.
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29th February 2008, 13:49	#14
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	HONDA-UK Based Team Somehow the Honda Earth Car doesnt seem it belongs there. Rather staying rooted on tracks, it seems to be flying off track throughout the 2007 season. Honda is pinning lots of hope on their new set up this season. And Mr Rubens seems to forget whatever he learnt from Our all time GREAT Micheal Schumi.Honda seems to pin lot of hopes on Mr Barichello this season. Jenson Button seems to be doing fine, but its time he comes of age this season
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29th February 2008, 14:07	#15
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	BMW-Sauber-based from Germany & Switzerland This team seems to continue after the benefit they got -II place after the ouster of McLaren. I prefer not to talk about the spy saga on this forum. BMW has got a great car as ever. With Robert kubica doing great behind wheels, they seem to continue their quest for the podium this season. With Nick Heidfield the awesome twosome combination for BMW Sauber sure seems to work wonders for this team this season.
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