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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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If they could just get rid of Bernie Ecclestone all would be perfect.
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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If they could just get rid of Bernie Ecclestone all would be perfect.
I agree although I think Max is the greater evil in this case and am happy to see him go.
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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i am wondering how Bernie surived . they should oust him also.
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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This is so touching, I could throw up.

Di Montezemolo hails Mosley contribution
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76499

By Edd Straw Wednesday, June 24th 2009, 14:39 GMT

Luca di MontezemoloFormula 1 Teams' Association chairman Luca di Montezemolo has taken a conciliatory line after an agreement with the FIA averted the threat of a breakaway series, paying tribute to Max Mosley's contribution.

"He has done a very good fix of the problem," said di Montezemolo. "When you have reached an agreement, everyone has to help in the same way."

The 61-year-old Ferrari president also called for the sport to put politics behind it and to focus on the reconciliation between the FIA and FOTA as a chance to improve F1.


And there's more in the article.
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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WHATEVER....i'm sure there is no love lost between those 2. Last I saw Luca couldn't STAND Max. But you know...if everything is straightened out they can bump uglies all they want...just stop messing with F1
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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lmao, Max did a awesome job? did luca forget that he almost left F1 because max wanted to be dixk the whole time. oh well typic ferrari (jking) i just had to throw that in. because i cant stand this liking for ferrari atm. i must go to my old ways
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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OH Don't worry Alfy, I'm sure it won't be long before they're bitching about the rules and how they DON'T favor Ferrari like they're SUPPOSED to
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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OH Don't worry Alfy, I'm sure it won't be long before they're bitching about the rules and how they DON'T favor Ferrari like they're SUPPOSED to
lmao so true.
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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...and on that note...maybe Alonso SHOULD go to Ferrari...seems like a good fit to me NOW...Carlos should be here in about 3.........2.............
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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...and on that note...maybe Alonso SHOULD go to Ferrari...seems like a good fit to me NOW...Carlos should be here in about 3.........2.............
Polo will be jumping for joy. SHining his gold shrine dedicated to alonso ****.
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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I cant think of any ferrari that can beat the AWESOMENESS OF Mclaren F1 LM



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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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The new Ferrari F450 should have a shape similar to that McLaren.
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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But it is still just a Ferrari.

I would take the unique McLaren supercar any day of the week!
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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^^ +1
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by alfy28
Polo will be jumping for joy. SHining his gold shrine dedicated to alonso ****.

3...2...1... YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Indeed Alonso and Ferrari are made for each other. I can't wait to have him join my favorite team...

Agreed that it is sickening to see how much Ferrari can influence in the decision and future of F1...

However, F1 without Ferrari??? It's like having "protected sex"!!

Carlos
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Pololo_RX8
3...2...1... YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Indeed Alonso and Ferrari are made for each other. I can't wait to have him join my favorite team...

Agreed that it is sickening to see how much Ferrari can influence in the decision and future of F1...

However, F1 without Ferrari??? It's like having "protected sex"!!

Carlos
lol, i just had to take a strike at you my week wouldnt be fullfield
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Pololo_RX8
3...2...1... YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Indeed Alonso and Ferrari are made for each other. I can't wait to have him join my favorite team...

Agreed that it is sickening to see how much Ferrari can influence in the decision and future of F1...

However, F1 without Ferrari??? It's like having "protected sex"!!

Carlos
I agree with you there...and I've got to admit...the one thing that I have always admired about Ferrari is that they exist to race, and then sell cars (I was watching this documentary about Ferrari and one of the designers said that was Enzo's motto) That and "the horse always pulls the cart"...which as we all know a proper race car usually has the "horse" in the back...but I can see his point. Not to mention, he was talking about the "horse pulling the cart" back in the darn late 30s and 40s
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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"Briatore to help spice up F1 show" One can only imagine...and we thought the "grid spot" girls had on some skimpy clothing....by the time Flav gets done with it, F1s gonna be on pay per view with a mature (XXX) rating I bet he'll have the chicks in Dubi wearing thongs
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ATL-GP
"Briatore to help spice up F1 show" One can only imagine...and we thought the "grid spot" girls had on some skimpy clothing....by the time Flav gets done with it, F1s gonna be on pay per view with a mature (XXX) rating I bet he'll have the chicks in Dubi wearing thongs
Heck, he can even rule that if Team US wants to race, Danika needs to race in a thong with a pre-race and post-race activities with no racing suit or even a helmet!! That I'd "love" to watch... and common, aren't we a bit jealous of him? for sure I am... nice lifestyle, beautiful girls, boats, cars, helipcopters and even airplanes... did I say beautiful women?

Go crazy italian... go...

Carlos
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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DAMN IT CARLOS....yeah, you're right, i'd switch places with him in a heart beat....then I'd loose some freaking weight, kick Piquet out and take his place .
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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It Ain't Over Yet!

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76529

Mosley rethinks future over FOTA claims

By Jonathan Noble and Dieter Rencken Thursday, June 25th 2009, 20:41 GMT

Max MosleyFormula 1's future has been thrown into turmoil once again, with FIA president Max Mosley saying he is now keeping his future options open because of what he has called 'deliberate attempts' by teams to mislead the media.

Just 24 hours after Mosley reached a deal with FOTA to end the threat of a breakaway series, he has reacted angrily to what he calls 'false claims' made by the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) about the nature of their agreement.

In a letter that Mosley sent to FOTA chairman Luca di Montezemolo, which first appeared on website www.racefax.com but has now been seen by AUTOSPORT, Mosley makes it clear that he is angry at how FOTA has presented the terms of its deal.

And such is his seriousness with which he is treating the matter, that he has told FOTA that his original plan to step down as FIA president in October is no longer definite.

"Given your and FOTA's deliberate attempt to mislead the media, I now consider my options open," wrote Mosley in the letter. "At least until October, I am president of the FIA with the full authority of that office.

"After that it is the FIA member clubs, not you or FOTA, who will decide on the future leadership of the FIA."

Mosley is furious that FOTA representatives have claimed that FIA Senate president Michel Boeri is now in change of F1, that he himself was forced out of office and that he would have no role in the FIA once he steps down in October.

"We made a deal yesterday in Paris to end the recent difficulties in Formula 1," explained Mosley. "A fundamental part of this was that we would both present a positive and truthful account to the media.

"I was therefore astonished to learn that FOTA has been briefing the press that Mr Boeri has taken charge of Formula 1, something which you know is completely untrue; that I had been forced out of office, also false; and, apparently, that I would have no role in the FIA after October, something which is plain nonsense, if only because of the FIA statutes.

"Furthermore, you have suggested to the media that I was a 'dictator', an accusation which is grossly insulting to the 26 members of the World Motor Sport Council who have discussed and voted all the rules and procedures of Formula 1 since the 1980s, not to mention the representatives of the FIA's 122 countries who have democratically endorsed everything I and my World Motor Sport Council colleagues have done during the last 18 years."

The letter makes it clear that unless FOTA moves to address his complaints, then the deal that was agreed on Wednesday could collapse. The letter was sent prior to Thursday's FOTA press conference in Bologna, where Mosley had hoped an apology would be made - something which was not forthcoming.

Mosley said: "If you wish the agreement we made to have any chance of survival, you and FOTA must immediately rectify your actions. You must correct the false statements which have been made and make no further such statements.

"You yourself must issue a suitable correction and apology at your press conference this afternoon.

"Formula 1 is run entirely by our 25-strong team without any help from me or any other outsider. There was no need for me to involve myself further in Formula 1 once we had a settlement. Equally, I had a long-standing plan not to seek re-election in October. It was therefore possible for me to confirm both points to you yesterday."
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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That guy needs to disappear. What a turd
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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they should really make their own series, and stop wtih the drama .
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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they should really make their own series, and stop wtih the drama .
Amen! Now please make a photochop of how he should disappear
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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Without a new series, this level of problems and disagreement will continue. This is not going to end soon I suspect.

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