I follow Marco on Instagram, we are real tight.

 

LOL a few pics w/ the Michael Andrettis at their home. Dad Mario's own mansion is in background. They share a small private few holes of golf course between the homes. Real nice former F1 folks. All images are copyrighted and are not to be copied, reproduced, transmitted or sold.

 

BBC Sport - Formula 1 double points scrapped for next season

BBC report saying F1 is set to ditch double points for the final race in 2015. Also Mercedes and other rivals can't agree on allowing more engine development during summer. Red Bull and Ferrari want more, for obvious reasons. Mercedes will allow less than rivals want. No agreement in hand, and it has to be unanimous.

Obviously Red Bull and Ferrari want to catch up to Mercedes and Mercedes wants to keep its advantage. I expect no unanimous agreement.

http://www.formula1.com/video/race_e...014/abu_dhabi/

F1's race highlights edit from final race.

 

BTW Michael Andretti and family live in Indianapolis during race season (as a super successful Indycar team owner , Andretti has guided his drivers to win three Indianapolis 500 races, and also three Indycar Championships) . They also have successful Indy Lights, Pro Mazda (yes they are winners with Mazda too) , Global Rallycross, and Formula E teams !

They have kept their family home next to their dad Mario's home in Pa., and their Andretti family's lakeside camp in the Poconos in Pa. ( I have been there, you should see the "toys" they have in their garages). From humble beginnings, the Andrettis are the American dream come true with hard work and sacrifice, while still staying warm,humble and gracious folks. Years ago, following a CART race I was covering for my newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Mario took a very brief spin around the empty lot behind the wheel of my race modified RX7 with its 400+ hp. I then tried to sit behind the wheel of his Lambo Countach he had at the time, but could not fit my 6ft 4 1/2 inches 250 lbs. frame , which brought a big laugh to us all.

BTW Way to go Lewis Hamilton, I hope you win a bunch more F1 titles ! I will try to make the 2015 race in Texas and take photos.

 

You do know the law in regards to posting photos on the web correct?
You have placed them in public domain. Those pictures now belong to anyone who wants them...

 

Erm. You have been misinformed on this. Unless rights have been explicitly granted, all rights belong to the creator. Whether or not you are caught using stolen images and/or prosecuted is another thing.

There may be a related clause in the usage policy for this forum but that's a whole different can of worms.

Bryan

 

archwisp is correct here. Unless rights have been explicitly granted, all rights belong to the creator. There was just a multi-million dollar judgement awarded to a photographer who posted on the web some shots he made, while a relief worker, during the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. Those shots were taken from the web and used (without rights granted) by news organizations worldwide. Now they owe him millions for their unauthorized publication,TV usage, and sale.

Unfortunately people mistakenly believe that anything on the web is theirs free to use, publish and sell. It is not, unless such usage is granted in the agreements of the usage policy for the site. I also teach photojournalism at the University level and we teach our students what the law protects in respect to ownership and image usage, including on the web.

 

Why don't I ever see my pics used without permission?

 

Formula One | Engine rivals set for more Mercedes dominance

 

2015 Race Schedule
FIA releases record 21-race 2015 Formula One calendar - Autoblog

 

McLaren confirms Alonso, keeps Button - Autoblog

 

Good decision, Button is one of the five or six F1 drivers that can consistently contend for wins. I expect them with Honda to be competitive, with still a slight edge to Mercedes.

 

Bernie will propose to revert to NA, v8 or v10 engines.
Shall we start a petition for 2.8l v10s? Who's in?

 

Bernie just thanked Mercedes for saving the championship by letting Lewis and Nico race throughout the year, so I expect him to let Mercedes keep their advantage for at least another year. He does this simply by upholding the current limits on off-season and in-season engine changes. Mercedes would not agree to what Red Bull and Ferrari wanted in relaxing of the engine rules, and it has to be unanimous.

 

Bernie has no power in deciding technical regulations.
He can only "advise" what to do. It's up to the FIA, teams and a bunch of other assets to decide what to do.

Anyway i'd expect them to keep these stupid PUs for at least 2 more seasons. I'm sure they'll find a way to **** up even further when the time comes to make a decision though.

 

Bernie enjoys saying outrageous things. Not sure if he has a specific plan to generate publicity, but he has a really good time with it.

Ken

 

For the Lewis lovers and haters, enjoy:

Zanardi: Lewis 'a step above' Alonso | Planet F1 | Formula One | News, Standings, Results, Features, Video

Paul.

 

This should make it interesting:
Surprise! FIA Admits Loophole Allows In-Season F1 Engine Development

 

BBC Sport - Honda's F1 return seemingly soured with engine controversy

Maybe the best overall explanation of what can and will probably be allowed during 2015 for each engine manufacturer.

 

FIA announces raft of extra new rules for 2015 - F1 Fanatic

 

FIA May Un-Screw Honda And Allow In-Season Development Of All F1 Engines
Hopefully they allow Honda top continue development like everyone else.

 

Fia has already screwed all the fans, they can afford not to screw an engine manufacturer over.

 

'V6s have attracted new fans' ? Sepang boss - GPUpdate.net

yeah, the new fanbase he's talking about is called pussies.
i bet they'll introduce style or drift points sooner or later.

 

Good news for Honda
Honda's Formula One Engine No Longer Excluded From Development Loophole

 

I like him.
Arrivabene wants 'heavy metal band' sound in F1 - GPUpdate.net