1979 rFactor F1 - Please go to 1980 thread

[Stramala]

That means you are also against Tropico - Mr. Lindsay would be wise not to mess with El Presidente.

Or what, you'll declare war on Italy and send out fake unoperational nuclear weapons in a pathetic attempt to kill us?

Please.

[Klon]

We are allies with the Soviet Union - El Presidente has heard a polonium poisoning is not too nice.

[Pamphlet]

Mamma mia, don't start the third World War without me!

[Shadaza]

Mamma mia, don't start the third World War without me!

Is HWNSNBM even born yet?

[Klon]

No, his birth, which shall end that war which was caused by a threat spoken 36 years later, is two years away.

[Pamphlet]

Mamma mia, don't start the third World War without me!

Is HWNSNBM even born yet?

HWNSNBM is eternal. He just hasn't manifested himself in a corporeal form yet.

I could've also make a Madoka reference instead, but nah.

[WaffleCat]

Our car definitely needs a lot of improvement.If the M29 doesn't come out good we might as well fire Gordon Coppuck and get some other designer onboard.We were lucky to get points.Lucky...

[pasta_maldonado]

Wizzie, Jan Lammers is currently contracted to RAM so cannot drive for ATS

[tommykl]

With his connections with Penthouse Magazine, Rupert Keegan would like to be the reserve driver for Jenkins if possible.

[FMecha]

I'm not quite confident after this given my second place was because of attrition. Otherwise, alright.

[pasta_maldonado]

NEWS ROUNDUP - Before the Brazilian Grand Prix

A weekbefore the race, the auction of the Arrows A1B chassis took place at Sotheby's in London. The winner of the auction was Merzario, after Arturo's bid of all his money, his house, and his wife was enough to outclass Shadow's £750,000 offer. The cars should be ready for the next round, the South African Grand Prix.

Driver news now. Italian Bruno Giacomelli will replace James Hunt at Wolf for the Italian Grand Prix. Brazilian Wilson Fittipaldi will be replacing Emerson Fittipaldi at Fittipaldi for this week's Brazilian Grand Prix, which will be his last competitive outing. Also, ATS/JLD Racing have announced that Austrian Harald Ertl will drive at the Austrian Grand Prix. The team have also made a move for Dutch driver Jan Lammers who is currently contracted to RAM, but a statement from RAM has not yet been heard.

Ferrari tested their turbo engine during practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix. The engine, however, quite literally blew up down the main straight. Rene Arnoux suffered singed leg hairs. Rumour has it that the engine will be ready for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Lancia representatives have been spotted loitering in the paddock this weekend, often coming in and out of the Merzario hospitality unit. Not put off by the fact it was a shed Arturo found early Friday Morning with 'Hospitality Unit' painted on it, rumour has it that Lancia would be willing to sponsor and supply Merzario with engines from the Spanish Grand Prix onwards.

Jenkins have attracted the biggest crowds so far this weekend, after sales of Jenkins hats, caps, t-shirts, jumpers and certain Jenkins Industries VHS and Betamax tapes went suprisingly well.

The future of the Brazilian Grand Prix is in doubt unless the track organisers reprofile and shorten the track. Complaints of the circuit being too long and incredibly bumpy have led to the race possibly being dropped from the calendar. The president of the FIA, Jean-Luc Knighte, has appealed for new events to be put forward for next year or an alternative venue for the race.

TESTING
The first testing date will be after the South African Grand Prix. If you would like to test, please post the drivers that you would like to take part and the venue of the test.

Brazilian Grand Prix - Interlagos

Quali

Qualifying saw Callum McAllister take the second pole of his career, while Ed Kevin lined up second. Alan Jones managed ot get the Lotus up to third on the grid, with Niki Lauda alongside him. A sterling performance from Brancatelli put the RAM sixth, ahead of Jabouille and Shcheckter. Rene Arnoux could only manage 15th place with his singed legs.

At the back of the grid, Gauthier and Andretti could only manage 25th and 26th in the ageing M28, while Surer ensured Rebaque's first start of the year alongside Wilson Fittipaldi, who qualified 30th and last for his last race. Both Shadows, both ATSes, Hector Rebaque, Danny Ongais and both Merzarios failed to qaulify. Merzario will be looking forward to that new chassis for Kyalami.



Race

Away from the line, McAllister made a great start to leap ahead in the lead, while Ed Kevin was bogged down and was swamped. Jones made a good start to be 2nd going into the first corner, while Brancatelli leaped to 3rd place. Minor contact was made between Fittipaldi and Jenkins into turn 3, damaging the Brazilians front wing. Jenkins appeared to be unscathed.

Across the line for the first time, McAllister led from Lauda, who was 2seconds back, from Jones, Villeneuve, Brancatelli, Kevin and Jabouille. Jenkin's car sounded like a cat and a rabbit being mangled in a trouser press as it crossed the line; Jenkins pulling the car to the side on the run up to turn 5, gearbox problems ending his day.

Lap 12, and with Piquet and Reutemann out of the race, McAllister still led from A.Jones, Scheckter, Villeneuve, Jabouille, Arnoux, Jones and Kevin.

Approaching the last corner of lap 12, Alan Jones launched his Lotus down the inside of the Williams, and went into the lead! Derek Barclay went into hysteria on the Lotus pitwall as Jones began to pull away from McAllister, who now found himself under pressure from Scheckter and Jabouille. However, the hysteria was short-lived as Alan Jones pullesd into the pit on lap 14 to retire the car with brake problems.

Lap 20, and McAllister had so far resisted the pressure of Scheckter, who was ahead of Villeneuve in 3rd and Harvey Jones in 4th. Arnoux was fifth, with Jabouille in sixth and Kevin 20seconds back. Lap 21, and Scheckter made a move on McAllister for the lead into turn 1, the two Williamses side by side down to turn 3, but Scheckterstaying firm and getting past McAllister.

Lap 25, and Scheckter now led by 6 seconds to McAllister, with Villeneuve in third and Harvey Jones in fourth. Aroux was 10 seconds behind Harvey, but had started churnign out fast laps and was catching at a rate of 1 second per lap.

On lap 27, Riccardo Patrese was closing on Roberto Horford in the Alfa down to turn 3. Under braking, the Arrows sharply snapped to the left, pitching Riccardo into the barriers.
The whole paddock gasped as Riccardo spun across a thankfully empty track and came to a halt on the other side of the track. Riccardo looked in pain as he attempted to climb form his recked A2. Patrese was taken to a local hospital, and the Arrows team were told that they would be notified of his condition after the race.

Lap 32, Scheckter now had a 17 second lead back to Villeneuve, who had found a way past McAllister. Jabouille and Kevin had dropped further back from the leading 5. Arnoux was no just 3 seconds behind Harvey jones.

Lap 34, and McAllister made an audacious move round the outside of Villeneuve around turn 1.

Lap 36, and Jan Lammers had managed to get his RAM up into 9th place. Arnoux found a way past Harvey jones, after the Englishman ran wide in Turn 10. Arnoux now set off after Villeneuve and McAllister 2 seconds up the road.

Lap 38, and Arnoux had caught Vileeneuve and McAllister. Making a move down the inside of Villeneuve for 3rd into turn 3, and clinging to McAllisters gearbox until popping out from the slipstream and down the inside into Turn 1.

Ed Kevin was running a strong 7th ahead of Jabouille, but the Ligier's engine let go in spectacular fashion, burning and spitting out lumps of metal down to turn 7.

Jody Scheckter crossed the line 21 seconds ahead of Rene Arnoux in the Ferrari, with McAllister in 3rd position. Harvey Jones finished ia brilliant fifth position, and Niki Lauda led a trouble-free race to bring the Brabham home 6th. Lammers will be dissapointing to just miss out on a point, and McLaren will also be dissapointed with 14th and 17th. Wilson Fittiapldi managed to finish his last grand prix, albeit dead last and a lap down.



So, a good win for Scheckter, who will be boosted going into his home event. The home crowd were dissapointed by a Piquet retirement and Wilson Fittipaldi chugging around at the back. Ferrari have looked strong all weekend, and Rebaque will be wanting to qualify again at Kyalami, but with Merzario runnign the A1B chassis, it will be a tall order.

Riccardo Patrese has unfortunately broken his left arm, and will be out until the Monaco Grand Prix. Arrows will need to name a replacement driver.

[East Londoner]

That was not an impressive performance today. The Wolf did not bond with its set of Goodyear tyres, thus meaning a struggle for grip that persisted through the race, meaning any chance of a placing in the points-paying positions was out of reach. My American counterpart in the other Wolf seems to have mastered the gearbox and clutch combination, thus finishing nearly one minute in front of me. At least we now know that the safety of us drivers will be secured for the next couple of races. That bloody idiot Patrese is a danger to everyone, and the news that he will be out of action until the Monaco round of this championship brightens an otherwise indifferent weekend for me.

I got the damn car to the white flag finish! Hell yeah Buster! Points are aheading my way.

[shinji]

Well that was pretty disappointing. I guess a debut win has kind of heightened my expectations, but still, retiring from outside the points having qualified on the front row is hardly satisfying. The reaction to my win back in Ireland - we haven't had a winner before - has been incredible, but I think I'm just a bit tired now. I won't be going to testing, instead I'm getting some much needed rest before the next race.

Je ne sais pas qu'est ce qu'il est le probléme avec la voiture. En Argentine elle a eté tres rapide, mais ici nous n'avons pas eu la meme vitesse. Alors, nous essayerons en Afrique du Sud, et j'espére que nous serons meilleur lá.

Ligier will test with Laffite and Tambay in South Africa.

[pasta_maldonado]

Driver's Championship Standings
1: Ed Kevin - 10pts
= Jody Scheckter - 10pts
3: Rene Arnoux - 9pts
4: Hiroshi Takagi - 8pts
5: James Hunt - 6pts
= Callum McAllister - 6pts
7: Jean-Pierre Jabouille - 5pts
= Gilles Villeneuve - 5pts
= Mario Andretti - 5pts
10: Harvey Jones - 4pts
= Alain Prost - 4pts
12: Niki Lauda - 3pts
13: Roberto Horford - 2pts
14: Geoff Lees - 1pt

[JeremyMcClean]

Well, at least we got more points than last time.

[AndreaModa]

Fifth place is a great result, but I feel we could have done even better. That said, with the new points system the most consistent drivers will be rewarded at the end of the year, and I'd like to be one of them. I'm hoping more points scoring races will now follow.

The effing gearbox packed in pretty much as soon as we started. Bloody annoying, especially as Beppe went and blew other frigging engine as well. Thank Christ we sold all that gear before the race otherwise we'd be scrapping the barrel to find the funds for repairs.

I'd also like to confirm that Jenkins Industries F1 Team will sign Rupert Keegan as reserve driver and he alongside myself and Beppe will be present to test in South Africa.

[Stramala]

Engine stupide...due no finish, e stupide...want nuovo motori supply...excuse me Mr Jenkins, this not my fault, engine is crapola...I pay for team's motori with Parmalat monies you know...

Why are these Lancia people snooping around? I wouldn't mind myself a deal with Lamborghini or Ferrari, but Lancia? They've done nothing for 25 years now. But if they offer cash...

A note to pastamaldonado: As part of my Grand Unified Storyline for Il Barone Rampante & related entities, I had planned to start the team's history with Lamborghini, followed by a switch to Fiat Group following an acrimonious 'divorce' between IBR and the Raging Bull (which will likely be seen in GPM2, The Chairman Game).

[BlindCaveSalamander]

Well, I suppose zat was okay, I guess. For sure, beating a World Champion like James Hunt is not a bad thing, but definitely we will have to get ze new car ready very soon if we are to get back to scoring points.

[Shadaza]

Wilson did not disgrace himself, hopefully the team can improve.

[pasta_maldonado]

NEWSFLASH

A source at Ferrari has said the turbo engine could be ready ahead of schedule. The reports say that it could be ready for the South African Grand Prix.

Lancia have denied all involvement with the sport. A spokesperson insists that the "representatives" were just drunk Brazilians in Lancia jackets.

Merzario are "close" to briniging a major manufacturer to the sport. A source has said that a linkup could be made between the struggling team and the mystery manufacturer before Long Beach.

Shadow are, according to rumours, in advanced talks with Ford about possible works team status.

McLaren's new M29 will be ready after the USWest GP

[JeremyMcClean]

A source at Ferrari has said the turbo engine could be ready ahead of schedule. The reports say that it could be ready for the South African Grand Prix.

I thought the turbo engines were there are the debut...

[This]

RAM will participate in the South-african test with local driver Ian Scheckter and young talent Nigel Mansell.

ALso RAM will run Emilio De Villota in the spanish GP in Brancatelli's car and Gimax in the Italian GP in Lammers car. Both Brancatelli and Lammers will be retained for the other races. However if ATS pays some money, Lammers will be replaced by Patrick Depailler for these races.

The money available from De Villota alone should make it able for RAM to get a massive update. There is also talk of a BRM engine deal.

[AdrianSutil]

Shadow press release:

It was a difficult weekend throughout. Keke had gearbox problems which limited his running and it was disappointing to see John knocked off the grid by less than a tenth, but these things happen. We are indeed in advanced talks with Ford about becoming a fully-works team and are confident we can improve next race.

[Wizzie]

ATS/JLD will attend the test with Pierre Depault only to save on costs

[AdrianSutil]

Does it actually help if we go testing? I didn't know there was any extra performance to gain.

[tristan1117]

Rebaque will go for any testing available.

Well, we are obviously not blown away by today's performance but Mark was very good and we have a lot to build on for the future.

[Pamphlet]

We're not that far off from the top 8, it seems. That's good. With a little extra work we should be able to score some regular points finishes. Me and Riccardo have been improving with each passing race, so I'm sure it's only a matter of time now.

Riccardo Patrese has broken his left arm.

FIZZLEPLUG. Of all the times, pal...At least I managed to finish above that idiot, Hunt, which should prove to be a morale booster for the team.

Pasta, have you decided which of my two options for the test driver you want to go with? If not, I'll go ahead and name rookie Andrea de Cesaris as the team's test and 3rd driver. That also means that he will replace Riccardo Patrese until his recovery, and that he will be testing in South Africa alongside Sutherland.

Arrows would also like to sue James Hunt for his obviously inflammatory, uninformed and unneeded comments. A newly-discovered problem on his now-wrecked car proves that the incident was 100% not Patrese's fault.

Not exactly serious, but I plugging hate James *unt. Disgusting person, bad commentator, unworthy champion and extremely overrated driver. I was happy to hear that he was dead.

[Wizzie]

ALso RAM will run Emilio De Villota in the spanish GP in Brancatelli's car and Gimax in the Italian GP in Lammers car. Both Brancatelli and Lammers will be retained for the other races. However if ATS pays some money, Lammers will be replaced by Patrick Depailler for these races.

JLD for now have announced Michael Bleekemolen as Lammers' replacement for the Netherlands but we're interested in negotiations.

Yes, Bleekemolen and Ertl are only running because they have sponsorship. Both of them will replace Stuck for those two races. If Ferrarist wants, he can find a Brit and an Italian to replace Depault for the British and Italian races.

[BlindCaveSalamander]

Renault will test with Jabouille and Reutemann.

[eurobrun]

We're not that far off from the top 8, it seems. That's good. With a little extra work we should be able to score some regular points finishes. Me and Riccardo have been improving with each passing race, so I'm sure it's only a matter of time now.

Riccardo Patrese has broken his left arm.

FIZZLEPLUG. Of all the times, pal...At least I managed to finish above that idiot, Hunt, which should prove to be a morale booster for the team.

Pasta, have you decided which of my two options for the test driver you want to go with? If not, I'll go ahead and name rookie Andrea de Cesaris as the team's test and 3rd driver. That also means that he will replace Riccardo Patrese until his recovery, and that he will be testing in South Africa alongside Sutherland.

Arrows would also like to sue James Hunt for his obviously inflammatory, uninformed and unneeded comments. A newly-discovered problem on his now-wrecked car proves that the incident was 100% not Patrese's fault.

Not exactly serious, but I plugging hate James *unt. Disgusting person, bad commentator, unworthy champion and extremely overrated driver. I was happy to hear that he was dead.

I legitamately had to check that DonTirri didn't post that. Wishing that someone is one of the most dickish things anyone can do.

[AndreaModa]

Agreed. No need for stuff like that mate. We all have drivers we dislike but there's no need to go around making statements like that on a family forum.

[Pamphlet]

*shrug*

There's a reason why I specified that it wasn't the most serious thing I've come up with. And I've seen worse, even on these forums.

[Stramala]

*shrug*

I've seen worse, even on these forums.

Really? I haven't. As much as I hate Cheatmacher for his antics, I've never wished him dead...

[Pamphlet]

*shrug*

I've seen worse, even on these forums.

Really? I haven't. As much as I hate Cheatmacher for his antics, I've never wished him dead...

I wasn't talking about you, though you were dangerously close, considering the sheer number of people who cheered when Schuey was injured in '99.

[Wizzie]

*shrug*

I've seen worse, even on these forums.

Really? I haven't.

I'm with Kostas on this one.

[eurobrun]

*shrug*

I've seen worse, even on these forums.

Really? I haven't.

I'm with Kostas on this one.

Other than DonTirri making a joke about 9-11 I agree completely with Kostas and Wizzie.

[BlindCaveSalamander]

Other than DonTirri making a joke about 9-11 I agree completely with Kostas and Wizzie.

Same here. No matter what James Hunt was like, he didn't deserve to die.

[The Lukas]

I'll tell as many car really has the potential.

[FMecha]

Regarding Pamphlet's Huntgate here, I'll show you this and this.

And yes, both Takagi and Lees will be at the test.

[Pamphlet]

Regarding Pamphlet's Huntgate here, I'll show you this and this.

Hence why I referenced it.