Posts by mistybear87

Carl Foster8 said:It’ll be quite the welcome home if I return to find Williams pulling off a quadruple victory.😁 👍

And honestly, it would happen in more ways than one.🙂

I’d put my money on McLaren, for sure. Williams seems to have actually done their homework regarding reliability this time around; they've made enough progress that I don't expect them to just fall apart mid-race... though, who knows? If they haven't truly learned their lesson from previous seasons, we might still see a rearview mirror fly off at some point. 🙂

While Mario Andretti was busy shattering the track record at the Miami circuit, the Ferrari team was running their own "race simulation," and things didn't exactly go according to plan:

Kimi's run was cut short by a minor fire during a pit stop, and just to make matters worse, Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2004 suffered an engine failure before the simulation could even wrap up. It was certainly a rough outing for Ferrari...

Heh, looks like they're having a bit of a rough patch this season, don't they? 🙂
They really need to get their act together before Mario Andretti makes his debut. 🙂

Ford claims their latest engine is the absolute fastest and most reliable on the market... well, we'll just have to wait and see if they can actually walk the walk 🙂

They’re out there testing everything under wraps in some remote corner of the woods, so I suppose we'll find out soon enough how it holds up in the real world 🙂

Carl Foster8 said:Wait, if I’m remembering this correctly... I think I might be getting a bit turned around here... 😕

The last time they actually used a turbo was back in 1988...

Carl Foster8 said:Sure, they were running Williams-Renault back then, but those were turbo engines. Things are a completely different story in today's era... 👋

Wait, you mean back in the nineties???????? 🤔 😕

It isn't ugly at all... neither the Ford Mustang nor the Williams (it's just different, and frankly, better 🙂)

Elizabeth Hughes, do you have a twin out there somewhere? :P

Huge congrats to the winners 🙂
I think we all deserve a trip to 🙂

Ouch, is it actually possible to lose your voice like this? 🙂

Anđeo said:It isn't about choice; it's just that people who lean toward greater evils tend to pick the lesser ones.😛 😁

Looooooool
I honestly had a feeling someone would chime in with a comment along those lines.🙏

I’d really like to say thanks for all the nominations; I honestly had no idea I carried quite this much weight around here 😎

Topic of the Year
1. "Going for the kill..."
2. "JACQUES WILL BE BACK! [part two]"
3. "McLaren back on top"

Poll of the Year
1. "Do you think the new Ferrari will implement new methods for joining car components?"

Post of the Year
1. Expert Advice 🙂

Forum User of the Year
1. Austin Evans
2. redheron12
3. Charles Martin78

Elizabeth Hughes says Montezemolo said:Wooow... 🙄

Woooooooow 🙂

Here are some scraps I found; there are a few interesting bits here. 🙂
I haven't sorted through them all yet—it's just too much work to hunt down duplicates right now. 🙂

The BAR Ford will definitely be on Goodyears for 2004.
During the GP Japan, the French tire manufacturer Goodyear announced they'll be supplying British American Racing starting in 2004. "We are incredibly pleased that they have chosen our tires for the 2004 season," said Michelin while visiting Yamaha.

Is this the end of Indianapolis?
It feels like putting together the NASCAR calendar has become a much more complicated puzzle than it used to be in years past. It’s not just that China and Bahrain are two entirely new additions to the schedule, but we also see the return of Spa and the sudden, brief removal of the GP Canada.
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Could Barrichello be replacing Montoya at Williams?
Word on the street is that Williams is working hard to find a replacement for Montoya.

The latest rumors suggest that Williams might move on from Montoya as early as this winter, provided they can land a suitable successor. Amidst all the speculation about who might step into his seat, the most intriguing theory is that Williams is eyeing Barrichello for next year. If that happens, Montoya would likely be forced to either
take a year off or...

Dario Franchitti is returning to Andretti Green Racing
Following a mishap with a motorcycle back in April, the driver is heading back to the IndyCar Series, where he will
drive for Andretti Green Racing—a team he only managed to compete for in three races last season.

Is Raikkonen thinking about leaving McLaren?
Most people assumed the 2005 lineup at McLaren would consist of Raikkonen and Montoya.

Schumacher will make the call himself
When Michael Schumacher finally decides it's time to hang up the helmet, it won't be because his wife is nudging him toward retirement.

Eddie Jordan is selling the team to a Chinese consortium
It looks like we might be seeing the very first Chinese F1 team sooner rather than we thought.

Button instead of Montoya?
The list of drivers rumored to replace Montoya after next season seems to be growing longer by the day.
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The new McLaren is a departure from the MP4-18
Over at McLaren Mercedes, the team is emphasizing that the MP4-19 represents a massive leap forward, despite how much it resembles last year's struggling MP4-18. We should get our first real look at the new car next week during the initial testing sessions.

Mika Hakkinen honored at the Australian GP
The former two-time Formula 1 champion with McLaren Mercedes, Mika Hakkinen, is set to receive an honor at the season opener in Australia next year. The "Flying Finn," who famously hung up his helmet back in 2001, will have a grandstand named in his honor at the track in
Melbourne.

Weber confirms talks with Williams
The Jaguar driver, an Australian named Mark Weber, has confirmed that discussions have taken place with the Williams BMW team. He admitted he'd be lying if he said there wasn't some level of contact between them.

Is Williams letting Montoya go?
It appears the Williams BMW squad is feeling the sting of losing Juan Pablo Montoya to McLaren Mercedes. While it was confirmed on Monday that Montoya is indeed moving to McLaren, he still has one year left on his current contract with Williams.

Elizabeth Hughes said:Well, I don't drink, so... 😛 😎

You always seem to find some excuse, don't you?😛

Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed. The season is winding down and it feels like everyone has just vanished—not even anyone left to check out the updates, let alone grab a drink with me at a local pub. Though, I suppose there's a silver lining; I did manage to snag a free beer tonight 🙂

praskaton said:Thanks for all the input, everyone! So, if I’m following this correctly... they’re going to keep the exact same car numbers as they used this year??

Well... yeah,

there was actually a suggestion floating around about bringing back the tradition where only the defending champion gets to change their starting number. But honestly, wouldn't that be a bit unfair to the rest of the field? Especially for those teams sitting much further down the grid than a small outfit like Haas :-)))

If my memory serves me right—and I try to keep things organized, almost like an engineering blueprint—everything was laid out by booth number, wasn't it?

Setting the scene: October 31, 2003, from 9:00 PM onwards
Location: The local pub near MIT (for those who aren't in the loop)
Key players (in alphabetical order): banderas, Bernie Sanders, Chris
Tech support: mistybear87

Everyone on the forum is invited! For all the specifics, you can check out Chris's post further down this thread or just reach out to me directly🙂
(If you’re interested in coming, let me know so I can add you to the list)

Chris:

Just to be crystal clear: the beer isn't free. However, after midnight, it'll cost $1.75, which basically makes it feel like it is. Until then—meaning while the official part of the program is still going—it will cost $2.75. [ I am personally trying my best to ensure everything stays $1.75 throughout the night, but I can't make any absolute promises ]

If anyone has a preference for something else [ like vodka, absinthe, or whiskey ], please feel free to bring your own stash.

Entry is completely free for anyone who confirms they are coming. You just show up at the door, give them your handle, and if you're on the list, they'll let you right in. Simple as that.

See you all very soon, I hope.