The 'F1 Challenge' Championship- 1999 Season

[Phoenix]

OK, first and foremost, I NEVER, repeat, NEVER, tried to physically injure Giovanni Roda, much less when he was in bed and there was a policeman outside. We argued and things got pretty heated up, but it was Barii Mori practising a few karate routines with him instead of me trying to cut his ankles off and make prosciutto with them. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. As for his sudden withdrawal, he can complain as much as he wants; for me, he's just dangerous and even though almost everyone in the paddock agrees about this, he just won't acknowledge it, F1 is better off without him.

[Jeroen Krautmeir]

Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco - Race
Conditions: Dry then Wet then Dry

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1) Barii Mori  Williams-Renault 
2) Damon Cannon  Arrows-BMW  +13.064
3) Rhys Davies  Benetton-Honda  +35.409
4) Daniel Melrose  McLaren-Mercedes  +43.391
5) Phoenix McAllister  Arrows-BMW  +1:11.464
6) Ron Mignolet  Prost-Renault  +1:12.367
7) Daniel Martins  Benetton-Honda  +1 LAP
8) Robert Finley  McLaren-Mercedes  +1 LAP
9) Douglas Mann  Williams-Renault  +1 LAP
10) Jan de Friis  Arrows-BMW  +1 LAP
11) Constantin Ferdinand Maria  Stewart-Ford  +1 LAP
12) John Zimmer  Reynard-Toyota  +2 LAPS
13) Pippa Mann  Reynard-Toyota  +2 LAPS
14) Yahya Albaf  Minardi-Porsche  +3 LAPS
15) Hagane Shizuka  Benetton-Honda  +4 LAPS

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Drivers Championship

1. Daniel Melrose/McLaren/AUS - 17
2. Barii Mori/Williams/JPN - 14
3. Jeroen Krautmeir/Prost/GER - 12
4. Douglas Mann/Williams/IMN - 10
5. Scott Menard/Williams/USA - 10
6. Rhys Davies/Benetton/AUS - 10
7. Damon Cannon/Arrows/UK - 9
8. Ed Kevin/Ferrari/IRL - 6
9. Hagane Shizuka/Benetton/JPN - 4
10. Robert Finley/McLaren/USA - 3
11. Louis Duval/Prost/FRA - 2
12. Daniel Martins/Benetton/POR - 2
13. Phoenix McAllister/Arrows/ESP - 2
14. Jan de Friis/Arrows/NED - 1
15. Thomas de Bock/Sauber/BEL - 1
16. Ron Mignolet/Prost/BEL - 1

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Teams Championship

1. Williams - 34
2. McLaren - 20
3. Benetton - 16
4. Prost - 15
5. Arrows - 12
6. Ferrari - 6
7. Sauber - 1

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Engines Championship

1. Renault - 36
2. Mercedes - 23
3. Honda - 16
4. BMW - 12
5. Ferrari - 8
6. Ford - 4
7. Toyota - 3
8. Peugeot - 2

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Nations Championship

1. Australia - 20
2. Japan - 19
3. Germany - 12
4. Isle of Man - 10
5. United States - 10
6. United Kingdom - 10
7. Ireland - 7
8. Belgium - 6
9. Portugal - 4
10. France - 3
11. Spain - 3
12. Liechtenstein - 2
13. The Netherlands - 1

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Tyres Championship

1. Michelin - 36
2. Bridgestone - 28
3. Pirelli - 12
4. Goodyear - 9

[Jeroen Krautmeir]

That was really disappointing to be punted off by Douglas like that, at the first corner of the first lap no less. He had the inside line, fair enough, but that doesn't give you the right to force me off the road! I gave him enough room, and he goes and, and whacks my sidepod. Considering the rain that came, it's really disappointing. As for the race itself, it's really a great end to a very interesting weekend. I don't know what happened to Damon. During the first pitstops, before the rain, he had over 20 seconds over Barii, and then after the pitstops Barii was simply slicing seconds off each lap. By the time the rain came, Barii was ahead. It was really amazing watching that, but I'm just downright upset at the incident. Ye know I'll accept an apology if there is one, but it's still really annoying. Good job to Ron for getting the car home in the points.

[Shizuka]

First corner clash, game over. Dunno who it was.

[East Londoner]

Oh well, you win and lose some. The fuelling rig decided to bathplug up during my first pitstop, costing me 10 seconds, and the tyres put on the car wouldn't warm up, which meant I was a sitting duck for Mori. I don't see why he gave me the two-fingered salute when he eventually got past me, the rude idiot! At least that's another 6 points in the bag. My girlfriend apologies for not speaking to the media. I understand that she's still quite winded after that mega-shunt she had at the exit of the tunnel with one of the Reynards, which must have been Ben Fleet.

[DanielPT]

As Rhys Davies proved, we had pace for more, the car was felling good and going great. So it was my call that we decided to stay on dries when the shower came. We thought it was only a quick cloud but then skies fell on top of our heads and our bet on dries went the wrong way and I lost too much time just to keep it on the track. I still recovered but it wasn't enough for points. We are working hard for results to come and I am very happy that our young driver score a few for his and the team's account!

[Malinth]

Patrick, can you tell us what happened?

Well, aar, from the telemetry we've been able to pinpoint the issue as a problem with the electronics of the car, aar, erm, it's a real shame because Scott was making massive strides from his lowly starting position, and err, obviously he's not very happy about it.

You've just come out of the motorhome where I understand Scott is in. Can you tell us, if he, if you talked to him, what his thoughts are?

Well if you agree to pay my fines I'd be very happy to! *laughs* There's a lot of inaudible language in his quotes, so I'm afraid I'm going to have to keep my mouth shut!

Alright then, thank you Patrick! Murray?

Looks like the next James Hunt if you ask me. Just... American.

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I was doing okay in the dry, but when it started pouring I just got a bit nervous, had a lot of mistakes and was lucky not to whack the wall hard. I'm just gonna chat with Scott now..

[This]

I told you to do only one stop! But no, Alain insisted on doing 3 stops... Dude, no-one was going to pass me, now i had to pass others... Well i did some passes, but it is a wasted opportunity.

[DanielPT]

Did you have to pay any penalty due to this shocking decision?

Not at all. I really wanted in the contract a clause that allowed me just to break it at any time I would have liked, if inappropriate conditions would have come. Clearly, since ousted from the pitwall, in particular by Jean Todt, and deprived of all political and technical support I was guaranteed before the accident with Mr. Kevin although it was me who paid all the transfers to the races or test sessions, I decided to leave immediately.

AHAHHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA!

Seriously, do you guys think we were that stupid? A clause that allows someone to break (note the word break) a contract at will and not pay a penalty for it? If this was true why would we bother to make a contract in the first place then? You, former friend Giovanni Roda, are very much sued!

[Jeroen Krautmeir]

Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - Qualifying
Conditions: Dry

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1) Douglas Mann  Williams-Renault  1:22.363
2) Robert Finley  McLaren-Mercedes  1:22.388
3) Daniel Melrose  McLaren-Mercedes  1:22.473
4) Scott Menard  Williams-Renault  1:22.588
5) Jeroen Krautmeir  Prost-Renault  1:22.751
6) Ron Mignolet  Prost-Renault  1:23.001
7) Phoenix McAllister  Arrows-BMW  1:23.065
8) Barii Mori  Williams-Renault  1:23.079
9) Damon Cannon  Arrows-BMW  1:23.199
10) Daniel Martins  Benetton-Honda  1:23.380
11) Ed Kevin  Ferrari  1:23.400
12) Hagane Shizuka  Benetton-Honda  1:23.516
13) Rhys Davies  Benetton-Honda  1:23.626
14) Constantin Ferdinand Maria  Stewart-Ford  1:23.758
15) Pippa Mann  Reynard-Toyota  1:23.708
16) John Zimmer  Reynard-Toyota  1:23.928
17) Louis Duval  Prost-Renault  1:24.116
18) Poppy Whitechapel  Jordan-Renault  1:24.219
19) Thomas de Bock  Sauber-Peugeot  1:24.277
20) Aurelien Moll  Jordan-Renault  1:24.388
21) Ben Fleet  Reynard-Toyota  1:24.703
22) Tristan Jung  Sauber-Peugeot  1:24.920
23) Jack Christopherson  Sauber-Peugeot  1:24.938
24) Philippe Nicolas  Jordan-Renault  1:25.194
25) Yahya Albaf  Minardi-Porsche  1:25.303
26) Andreas Jonsson  Stewart-Ford  1:25.317
27) Matej Uram  Minardi-Porsche  1:25.331

[Shizuka]

Field is very tight here, hope to finish the race tomorrow.

[Wizzie]

Both the McLaren cars are up at the right end of the grid for the race tomorrow and, knowing how difficult passing can be here, we need to get ahead of Douglas to have a shot at victory for either Robert or myself tomorrow.

[dr-baker]

Glad to be on pole - I'll be disappointed if I don't go on to win, and devastated not to be on the podium. Pippa is quitely confident starting from 15th (although praying for no mid-field 1st-corner crashes...) while Ben Fleet is disappointed to be 6 places behind his girlfriend... in the same car...

[DanielPT]

Ferrari announces new drivers

Following the hasty departure of the much maligned Giovanni Roda, Ferrari as carefully studied all the résumés available to them and have finally decided who will driver for two of the most historical seats in the paddock. Gio Van Dycke signed a contract yesterday with immediate effect to replace said Roda, being expected to drive for Ferrari as soon as the race after Catalunya. Van Dicke as contract until the end of the season and an option for next year, results wise. To partner Van Dycke and Ed Kevin, who as a contract for next year, should be Pippa Mann who signed for the next 2 years. Pippa has showed her great talent driving for Lola and finally makes the step into a bigger team. With all the driver situation now solved, team are expected to work without distractions in the car development.

[dr-baker]

I am pleased to be confirmed as a Ferrari driver, to replace my former teammate at Lola. Of course I still aim to have a successful race for Reynard in Spain before moving to Ferrari, and wish them all the best.

[This]

What, am i going to race with Pippa? When they said they would be partnering us, i had something different in mind...
I guess, now that i'm here anyway, i can race this car too...
Nice team by the way, they already called me Giovanni the first time they met me, even though i haven't told anyone my name! I don't
completely understand what that 'Roda' part means, but i guess it's something Italian. You know like the team, they are also Italian, you
know, from Italy. You know, like when you're writing stuff in italicIs anybody still listening?

[Jeroen Krautmeir]

Hold on, please clarify, does this mean Pippa Mann is also moving from Reynard to Ferrari following Spain?

[DanielPT]

Hold on, please clarify, does this mean Pippa Mann is also moving from Reynard to Ferrari following Spain?

At first I though it would be only at the end of the season but since dr-baker assumed it would be after Spain, let's make it that way then. Pippa Mann to Ferrari after Spain it is!

By the way, it's 'mea culpa' for not being clearer regarding that aspect.

The car behaved as expected and we are in our usual position. Having worked all night on a set-up for qualifying and then another for the race, I am expecting that our car is able to compete for podiums like demonstrated in previous races. Can't wait for tomorrow!

[East Londoner]

What boring fool designed this circuit? There's no redeeming features whatsoever! Anyway, today I was suffering from crippling amounts of oversteer, which meant although I was 2nd fastest in the speed trap, I had to take other sections of the track at a slower speed, if I didn't fancy planting the car in the wall. 9th was the best I could dig out. I think I can nab a few points, if the team can cure the oversteer.

Same old shite, different location.

[dr-baker]

Hold on, please clarify, does this mean Pippa Mann is also moving from Reynard to Ferrari following Spain?

At first I though it would be only at the end of the season but since dr-baker assumed it would be after Spain, let's make it that way then. Pippa Mann to Ferrari after Spain it is!

By the way, it's 'mea culpa' for not being clearer regarding that aspect.

Well, I wasn't sure which was intended, and I hoped I was being suitably vague, but hey! We all act as managers for our fictional drivers, and I have to strike what I consider is the best deal for my drivers, so here it is!

[DanielPT]

What, am i going to race with Pippa? When they said they would be partnering us, i had something different in mind...

I can only show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it.

[dr-baker]

What, am i going to race with Pippa? When they said they would be partnering us, i had something different in mind...

I can only show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it.

Thank goodness these cars are SINGLE-seaters... No back seats!

[shinji]

First of all, I'd like to welcome van Dycke and Mann to the team. It's great to see that we acted so swiftly in filling the two vacated seats, and while I don't know a huge amount about the new Gio (in name but hopefully not in manner), I spent a good chunk of my McLaren career in the midfield with Pippa and I know that she's a great racer. I'm looking forward to getting to know both of them better over the rest of the season and into the future.

Qualifying wasn't too bad, we've had a tumultuous time of it recently so we were targeting the top ten, and we only just missed out on that in the end. Hopefully with Gio and Pippa on board we'll be able to share the testing duties around and really get this team back to where it belongs - the front. The race still needs to be navigated tomorrow though!

[Malinth]

Well, for once we decided to go for a good qualifying setup, because we know how hard passing is here. Unfortunately I made a couple of mistakes, and I really don't think we managed to extract the most out of the car, so that's left us in a rather disappointing 4th. But err, really gotta congratulate Robby, because he's managed to outpace his teammate, and me. That's no mean feat you know! *winks*

WOW! I mean, just wow! I knew that lap was fast, but when I came back and looked at the timing board, and, I, I, I saw my name in front of all those guys, I really just... WOW!

[Phoenix]

You know, the relationship between me and Damon is just professional... Oh, yeah, qualifying. Not good, not bad, I'm already thinking about taking the people in front of me at the race.

[Jeroen Krautmeir]

For those who want to know why F1CCC died, well, basically whenever I try to boot in Windows, I get the blue screen of death, and, well, my dad and I are quite clueless on what to do (not helped by the fact that my dad is a vehement supporter of Apple and doesn't understand why I still want a PC).

I'm really sorry to the few who enjoyed this, especially East Londoner (you did so much PR by mentioning it on other topics, and this was your most successful championship)

Giovanni Roda, thank you for all the chaos you provided. It will be missed.

But lo and behold! A replacement has been established!

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[dr-baker]

Alas! The series in which Pippa Mann was able to score a podium in a Mastercard Lola of all things, and then goes bust just as she was able to progress to a top team for the first time! Probably kinda apt that it happened at this point. (And her brother a series champion too!)

[East Londoner]

So Damon Cannon, twice a world championship contender, never a champion. Sad to see the end of this. And I've probably missed my chance at joining the new series (bloody sixth form)

[Jeroen Krautmeir]

:cry: So Damon Cannon, twice a world championship contender, never a champion. Sad to see the end of this. And I've probably missed my chance at joining the new series (bloody sixth form)

I myself am a bit hurt at this ending, considering it was my first stab at a championship.

You may not be able to do the whole season, but do enter whenever you feel like it. It's not modern Formula 1.

[shinji]

This has given me a rather large sad.

[dinizintheoven]

For those who want to know why F1CCC died, well, basically whenever I try to boot in Windows, I get the blue screen of death, and, well, my dad and I are quite clueless on what to do (not helped by the fact that my dad is a vehement supporter of Apple and doesn't understand why I still want a PC).

There now follows a press release from Ørjan Andreasen, Viking Racing's chief technical geek who could, if he wanted to, run the entire F1RMGP telemetry system on a ZX81. You are all under strict instructions to read this in a very musical voice.

Hellø Jeroen! I have had ån excellent idea. Whåt yøu cøuld dø is take øut the hard disk and cønnect it tø å new machine with øne øf thøse IDE/SATA-tø-USB cables, and that way recøver the files frøm F1 Challenge withøut needing tø bøøt the PC. The files can at least be støred øn å Mac and anyøne else with F1 Challenge cøuld finish the champiønship...

Put it this way, it's what I'd do, and what I have done when external HD enclosures have failed, or when my laptop showed worrying signs that its internal hard disk was about to die.

So, who else has F1 Challenge? I don't, otherwise I'd have volunteered to help.

[tristan1117]

Now that Jeroen's back, I would like to see this series restored in any way possible.

[Nuppiz]

Now that Jeroen's back, I would like to see this series restored in any way possible.

Well, I have F1C, but too much stuff to do on my hands right now...

[Jeroen Krautmeir]

I'd be more than happy to restore the series! Either restarting the entire 99' season or just continuing from where we left off. The latter might be a bit complicated though because while I have the game and a PC back, I don't have any of the files. Anyway if there's enough interest I'll definitely do it

[Nuppiz]

I'd be more than happy to restore the series! Either restarting the entire 99' season or just continuing from where we left off. The latter might be a bit complicated though because while I have the game and a PC back, I don't have any of the files. Anyway if there's enough interest I'll definitely do it

A reboot of the 1999 season would be sensible, we now have an explanation as to why certain F1RWRS drivers were competing in it (it is, actually, a virtual series within a virtual universe). As for the files, just rename the drivers in the .VEH files and let the game's randomizer take care of the rest.

[Shizuka]

The Shizuka-Martins-Benetton-Honda quartet is still an intriguing, and I wouldn't mind, if you continue from where you left. Hopefully the others will also "join back"!

[tristan1117]

I think the 1999 season should be run again with the same drivers, then we can open up entries for 2000. We'd have to restart the Spanish GP, but that should be it.

[FMecha]

Jeroen, have you aware of the continuity issues that recently affected this series? (See the wild mass guessing in the wiki)

By the way, having missing out the heyday of F1CC, I'd happily join this. But I'll announce drivers later.

[tommykl]

Jeroen, have you aware of the continuity issues that recently affected this series? (See the wild mass guessing in the wiki)

By the way, having missing out the heyday of F1CC, I'd happily join this. But I'll announce drivers later.

The continuity issues have been resolved, as I seem to recall...

In any case, De Bock will gladly continue to be decidedly average.

[Jeroen Krautmeir]

What continuity issues? I know I've missed out on A LOT. Could someone explain please? I like a good story anyway