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Old 27-06-2013, 02:37 PM
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Default Mark webber quitting f1

He says he was never going to race in 2014 so there is no conspiracy theory

So what's your conspiracy theory on why he's leaving then

I'll start with seb being a cock

And who's going to replace him?

Button?
Old 27-06-2013, 02:48 PM
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Tension between him and vettal this year has made him decide there is life after Redbull, he is off driving porsche sportscars, so he will be doing the 24 Le-mans next year. There is a number of replacements possible.....Hamilton only has 1year deal at Mercedes.....Kimi only has a deal with Lotus until end of this year aswell.....Then there is some muppets at Toro rosa..... Paul de resta deserves a better drive than that Farce india he he
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He's in the best car but still cant win because of Seb

Why would he move to a worse team?

Its clearly a career decision which gives him time to succeed in another formulae ( ie sportscars )

Good luck to him, he's a top bloke



Kimi for Red Bull and Di Resta to Lotus?
Old 27-06-2013, 03:16 PM
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Kimi in red bull would be funny as id love to see him go upto vettel when he is waving his no1 finger and snap it in half and walk off.
Old 27-06-2013, 03:24 PM
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I think kimi in a redbull would soon wipe the smile off vettels face.
Old 27-06-2013, 03:47 PM
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I like webber, it'll be a shame to see him go from F1 completely.

He's not got the skill level of vettel though so unfortunately he was always going to play second fiddle to him. Hopefully the person who fills his seat will have Vettel sweating it more!

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Old 27-06-2013, 04:15 PM
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webber is a class driver and would be a loss but with seb in the hot seat he will never get a look in
Old 27-06-2013, 04:25 PM
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Shame for Red Bull, as I don't think there's a better no2 driver out there
Old 27-06-2013, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Its clearly a career decision which gives him time to succeed in another formulae ( ie sportscars )
another what?
Old 27-06-2013, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MrCapriScort
Tension between him and vettal this year has made him decide there is life after Redbull, he is off driving porsche sportscars, so he will be doing the 24 Le-mans next year. There is a number of replacements possible.....Hamilton only has 1year deal at Mercedes.....Kimi only has a deal with Lotus until end of this year aswell.....Then there is some muppets at Toro rosa..... Paul de resta deserves a better drive than that Farce india he he
no chance of lewis leaving he's on a 3 year contract and very happy
Old 27-06-2013, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ram
no chance of lewis leaving he's on a 3 year contract and very happy
I think he'd go to any team with a winning car. Bernie let it out the bag, Lewis wanted to go to Red Bull before Mercedes
Old 27-06-2013, 09:19 PM
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yeh dont doubt that when he was leaving mclaren he would have liked to have taken a red bull seat. but hes very comfortable now and next years engine will bring even better things for him and merc i hope.
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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
another what?
Formula

It's just autocomplete on my phone

Thought picking up on spelling was an infraction according to the forum rules? :s
Old 27-06-2013, 10:15 PM
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Kimi will be that seat and thank god that whinging idiot is going !
Old 28-06-2013, 08:22 AM
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Kimi raikonnen. 2014 red bull F1 world champ !? Lol
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Originally Posted by Jay,
Kimi will be that seat and thank god that whinging idiot is going !

I dont think he is out of order though

He was clearly promised equal terms then not given them, its not like Massa/Alonso


I did chuckle when he won Silverstone and exclaimed on the radio "Not bad for a Number 2"

I just heard it as "I'n not bad for a turd"
Old 28-06-2013, 09:59 AM
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He is probably fed up with all the politics envolved as well.

Shame he is leaving, I like him.
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Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Formula

It's just autocomplete on my phone

Thought picking up on spelling was an infraction according to the forum rules? :s
oh yeah, autocorrect, that old chestnut

if you want me infracted for it, run off and tell teacher i'm bullying you
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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
oh yeah, autocorrect, that old chestnut

if you want me infracted for it, run off and tell teacher i'm bullying you
Go sit on the naughty step Nick
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Settle down Nick

Kimi at Red Bull. Bring it on..... That will be mucho fun
Old 28-06-2013, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
oh yeah, autocorrect, that old chestnut

if you want me infracted for it, run off and tell teacher i'm bullying you

Lol, dont flatter yourself

for info I could have ended the sentence '..in other formulae' or 'in another formula' depending on whether i was referring to plural series or just the one, however I was using my phone on the hoof and didnt check autocomplete.

Does that satisfy your macho internet spelling and grammar policing tendancies?



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Originally Posted by CossieRich
Settle down Nick

Kimi at Red Bull. Bring it on..... That will be mucho fun
I'd love that providing he is given equal status.
Old 28-06-2013, 11:17 AM
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I hate the red bull team full stop . if they don't win they sulk and find something to complain about .
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Its a shame Webber is leaving F1, he seems like a nice bloke aswell as a good driver. Good luck to him elsewhere!
I wonder who will replace him, Kimi wouldn't put up with Vettel for long, i don't think they'd have Lewis as he's too much competition for Vettel, it will probably be a toro rosso driver brought up.
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Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Does that satisfy your macho internet spelling and grammar policing tendancies?


do you mean tendencies?
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Lol
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it's only a bit of banter

back on topic, it will be interesting to see who takes webbers place. hopefully somebody that can challenge him.

will also be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out - i can't see webber following any team orders to help vettel out
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Di resta would be a good shout but hot tip its kimi
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Apprently its between the 2 toro rosso drivers and Kimi im sure i just heard. So no Di resta
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Red bull could pretty much match any other teams offer

And, besides Ferrari, its probably the only team that everyone would wish to drive for, even if it meant jobbing to zee German
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Originally Posted by Harris.
I hate the red bull team full stop . if they don't win they sulk and find something to complain about .
The error with your statement is they do win & most of the time . They dont sulk just dont except defeat easily bit like Fergie. Will be 4 titles in a row this year for Vettal & you think they need to sulk-get real.
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Originally Posted by Rod-Tarry
The error with your statement is they do win & most of the time . They dont sulk just dont except defeat easily bit like Fergie. Will be 4 titles in a row this year for Vettal & you think they need to sulk-get real.

I think of it more as "Four titles in a row for Adrian Newey", Vettel is merely a formality. Stick any of the top 5 drivers in that car and they'd be champ instead.

It is sad to see Webber go. For me he's always been one of F1's greatest characters. Just like losing Rubens, it just won't be the same after he's gone.
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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
it's only a bit of banter

back on topic, it will be interesting to see who takes webbers place:
Webber's

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I like Webber, but I think he was/is too much of a gentleman on the track, needs to be a bit more like Seb or Hamilton, seems to let people pass him too easily, whereas the other 2 would never give in. I wish him the best of luck with whatever he does next.
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Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Webber's

ooh you bitch
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Originally Posted by gjh
I like Webber, but I think he was/is too much of a gentleman on the track, needs to be a bit more like Seb or Hamilton, seems to let people pass him too easily, whereas the other 2 would never give in. I wish him the best of luck with whatever he does next.
not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing

close running and no accidents and being a safe second
or
punting the other guy off and losing both cars to try and be first?
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Am I the only one who likes grosjean?
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Originally Posted by turbocabessex
Am I the only one who likes grosjean?
Nope

He's properly quick. If he can sort himself out mentally then he is potentially a top driver.
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Originally Posted by turbocabessex
Am I the only one who likes grosjean?
YES.
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I like his aggressiveness, bit more experience an he will be top stuff


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