F1 fans??

[Dabz]

Hmm interesting how the mercedes nose is completely different to the rest

[wiltshire builders]

I've always been a Mclaren fan, but no constructors since 2008 hasn't been easy, and the fact they're still without a major sponsor for this year makes me really worry. They seem to have a lot of faith in this rookie they've signed, but I preferred it being an all British team too.

This reminds me of something that happened a few years ago.

I was in a builders merchant and heard the staff chatting about GP.

"I've always been a Mclaren fan but I hate Alonso. I don't want him in my team!"

I turned around expecting to see Ron Dennis but instead was confronted by some fat cow talking with authority about something she clearly knows nothing about.

You hear a lot of this kind of thing these days and I must say I don't like it.
Infact it's killing the sport.


F1 is one of the few sports that the teams don't require fans to support them.
The "fans" should have no say in who drives for what team and I think it's ridiculous that they believe they should.

You only need to look at the Premiership to see what happens when you let the marketing men and accountants take the helm.

Personally I dont care who wins. I just want to see a good race!

[Dabz]

Sorry are you comparing me to a fat cow talking authoritatively about something I know nothing about?

I've followed f1 fanatically since I was about 8, so almost 25 years. What is wrong with a fan worrying about his team being without major sponsor, therefore without the financial stability required in a very expensive and money-driven sport? Or having pride in an all British team that over the years has seen considerable success but has struggled in recent seasons.

I'm confused why you take exception to fan discussion

[Dabz]

Moving on, mclaren didn't manage to get their car running today at the first day of testing which is a shame. Kimi looks settled

[Swanny]

At the moment the new cars are 10 seconds slower than last years

Kimi Räikkönen marked his return to Ferrari by setting the pace on the opening day of pre-season testing at Jerez. The Finn delivered a best time of 1:27.104

The leading lap time at the end of the first Jerez test day last year was a 1:18.861, set by Jenson Button. The fastest of the test was Felipe Massa's 1:17.879.

[Swanny]

The team I most enjoy winning races is Williams. Maybe Massa can do something there this year

[Dabz]

Don't forget none of them are doing performance laps yet, the new cars need reliability testing first. Decent times will come

[wiltshire builders]

Sorry are you comparing me to a fat cow talking authoritatively about something I know nothing about?

I've followed f1 fanatically since I was about 8, so almost 25 years. What is wrong with a fan worrying about his team being without major sponsor, therefore without the financial stability required in a very expensive and money-driven sport? Or having pride in an all British team that over the years has seen considerable success but has struggled in recent seasons.

I'm confused why you take exception to fan discussion

I'm confused as to why you take exception to me telling a story about someone you don't know and have never met.
I didn't make any comparison between you and her whatsoever.
As I said, your post about Mclaren merely reminded me of this story.

Unfortunately though you've just referred to Mclaren as being your team.
You cant be classed as a true supporter unless you go to all their home races and have the replica kit including the away one! 😄

Also Bruce Mclaren wasn't British. He was a Kiwi. Just sayin'

[Swanny]

I was in the Williams garage at the British Grand Prix 2007 does that make me a proper supporter??

[wiltshire builders]

I was in the Williams garage at the British Grand Prix 2007 does that make me a proper supporter??

Niiiiice! 👍
How did you blag that?