<![CDATA[Fernando Alonso Forum - Alonso-Planet - All Forums]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:42:15 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Hungarian GP 1,2 & 3 practice]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Hungarian-GP-1-2-3-practice Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:22:14 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Hungarian-GP-1-2-3-practice

Nothing but the usual services, 2nd practice will reveal more.]]>

Nothing but the usual services, 2nd practice will reveal more.]]> <![CDATA[Hungarian grand prix pictures/videos]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Hungarian-grand-prix-pictures-videos Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:31:56 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Hungarian-grand-prix-pictures-videos
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grrrrr!! Why all the photos I post are like that?? Help guys please.. Thanks!]]>
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grrrrr!! Why all the photos I post are like that?? Help guys please.. Thanks!]]> <![CDATA[Monaco GP secures new 10-year deal]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Monaco-GP-secures-new-10-year-deal Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:49:28 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Monaco-GP-secures-new-10-year-deal Monaco GP secures new 10-year deal

Quote:The Monaco Grand Prix has secured a new 10-year deal to remain on the Formula 1 calendar and will return to its late-May slot on the 2011 schedule.

A recent aside from Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone suggesting the sport could do 'without' the Monte Carlo street race, which dates back to 1929, had led to widespread media coverage questioning the Monaco GP's future, despite Ecclestone underlining that he had no intention of removing the race from the schedule.

Ecclestone and Automobile Club de Monaco president Michel Boeri met in London today and completed the new deal, which runs through to 2020.

Next year's race has also been scheduled for 29 May

Nothing really significant, just for you all information only Smile]]> Monaco GP secures new 10-year deal

Quote:The Monaco Grand Prix has secured a new 10-year deal to remain on the Formula 1 calendar and will return to its late-May slot on the 2011 schedule.

A recent aside from Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone suggesting the sport could do 'without' the Monte Carlo street race, which dates back to 1929, had led to widespread media coverage questioning the Monaco GP's future, despite Ecclestone underlining that he had no intention of removing the race from the schedule.

Ecclestone and Automobile Club de Monaco president Michel Boeri met in London today and completed the new deal, which runs through to 2020.

Next year's race has also been scheduled for 29 May

Nothing really significant, just for you all information only Smile]]> <![CDATA[Fernando's birthday!]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Fernando-s-birthday Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:12:21 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Fernando-s-birthday HAPPY BIRTHDAY FERNANDO! Pokloncic Happybday
I really wish him many years of health, hapiness and many wins and success at anything he does! Smile]]> HAPPY BIRTHDAY FERNANDO! Pokloncic Happybday
I really wish him many years of health, hapiness and many wins and success at anything he does! Smile]]> <![CDATA[Hungarian GP Chat]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Hungarian-GP-Chat Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:53:59 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Hungarian-GP-Chat
Thursday, July 29 1500 hrs

Rubens Barrichello (Williams)
Heikki Kovalainen (Lotus)
Robert Kubica (Renault)
Felipe Massa (Ferrari)
Sakon Yamamoto (HRT)


Friday, July 30 1600 hrs

Eric Boullier (Renault)
Stefano Domenicali (Ferrari)
Christian Horner (Red Bull)
Colin Kolles (HRT)


Hmmm Very interesting to have Massa there, i guess he will be thrown with lots of T-O questions Hmmm]]>
Thursday, July 29 1500 hrs

Rubens Barrichello (Williams)
Heikki Kovalainen (Lotus)
Robert Kubica (Renault)
Felipe Massa (Ferrari)
Sakon Yamamoto (HRT)


Friday, July 30 1600 hrs

Eric Boullier (Renault)
Stefano Domenicali (Ferrari)
Christian Horner (Red Bull)
Colin Kolles (HRT)


Hmmm Very interesting to have Massa there, i guess he will be thrown with lots of T-O questions Hmmm]]> <![CDATA[New Flexi wing controversy brewing]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-New-Flexi-wing-controversy-brewing Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:11:33 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-New-Flexi-wing-controversy-brewing
Quote:Article 3.15 of the F1 technical regulations states that bodywork that affects the aerodynamic performance of the car: "must be rigidly secured to the entirely sprung part of the car (rigidly secured means not having any degree of freedom)" and "must remain immobile in relation to the sprung part of the car."

The catch here is that the central portion could may well be very rigid to he sprung part of the car but the 'whole thing' bends down, so in a way in relation to the sprung part, the central part doesn't deviate from the sprung part but to the ground or the reference plan the whole thing may well be bending a bit down wards.

And there are no specific tests to check central section if it is indeed bending even in relation to the sprung part.

Quick fix is to introduce a test, and/or clarify the loop hole of the whole thing bending downwards in anyway.

The later is hard as a fuel loaded cars bank and bend in all directions under load. This cant be quantified or measured as to what is right and what is wrong.

So the former option to have a new load test is the best course of action.]]>
Quote:Article 3.15 of the F1 technical regulations states that bodywork that affects the aerodynamic performance of the car: "must be rigidly secured to the entirely sprung part of the car (rigidly secured means not having any degree of freedom)" and "must remain immobile in relation to the sprung part of the car."

The catch here is that the central portion could may well be very rigid to he sprung part of the car but the 'whole thing' bends down, so in a way in relation to the sprung part, the central part doesn't deviate from the sprung part but to the ground or the reference plan the whole thing may well be bending a bit down wards.

And there are no specific tests to check central section if it is indeed bending even in relation to the sprung part.

Quick fix is to introduce a test, and/or clarify the loop hole of the whole thing bending downwards in anyway.

The later is hard as a fuel loaded cars bank and bend in all directions under load. This cant be quantified or measured as to what is right and what is wrong.

So the former option to have a new load test is the best course of action.]]> <![CDATA[German GP race]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-race Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:43:53 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-race
Not the best way to win, but for the title sakes they will do it now, but there is no logic in doing it now since Massa was racing and he is mathematically still in the title fight himself.

Redbull wasnt having the speed to beat Ferrari they were both evenly matched on this track it was a matter of who got the first corner Massa did. As its a short track and doesnt have enough features to play into Redbull's strength. On a longer track the advantages would have been the same as before. So Ferrari finally made use of a rare chance that will not be available for a while now as we are heading back to Mclaren-Redbull favored tracks.

But this move to make Massa to let Alonso through may prove of little use when they go to the other tracks. A bit excessive to ask Massa to give up what was clearly his race to win.

Let see if they can make this count in the end. If not this is will be a very bad way to rob a driver of their win as this is not the final few races of the season.

And Alonso was a acting a bit cheap when he said on the radio Massa was "ridiculous" he did nothing wrong, defend his position not letting Alonso through no running off or anything just plain denying any openings.]]>
Not the best way to win, but for the title sakes they will do it now, but there is no logic in doing it now since Massa was racing and he is mathematically still in the title fight himself.

Redbull wasnt having the speed to beat Ferrari they were both evenly matched on this track it was a matter of who got the first corner Massa did. As its a short track and doesnt have enough features to play into Redbull's strength. On a longer track the advantages would have been the same as before. So Ferrari finally made use of a rare chance that will not be available for a while now as we are heading back to Mclaren-Redbull favored tracks.

But this move to make Massa to let Alonso through may prove of little use when they go to the other tracks. A bit excessive to ask Massa to give up what was clearly his race to win.

Let see if they can make this count in the end. If not this is will be a very bad way to rob a driver of their win as this is not the final few races of the season.

And Alonso was a acting a bit cheap when he said on the radio Massa was "ridiculous" he did nothing wrong, defend his position not letting Alonso through no running off or anything just plain denying any openings.]]> <![CDATA[German GP qualifying]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-qualifying Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:18:00 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-qualifying

Vettel takes it again but this track seems to suit the Ferrari more for once and Redbull dont have the advantage but Vettel pulled a phenomenal lap to beat the Ferrari. Ferrari better make use of this chance they wont be getting many of this brakes.

But the race will be a different story, Mclaren have always set their cars for the race trims very well. And the slow starts of Alonso of late can play into those behind.

Liuzzi had a normal twitch due to change in traction over the artificial grass patch especially since it was a little wet, good that he is ok but the crash was not as hard as it may have looked.]]>

Vettel takes it again but this track seems to suit the Ferrari more for once and Redbull dont have the advantage but Vettel pulled a phenomenal lap to beat the Ferrari. Ferrari better make use of this chance they wont be getting many of this brakes.

But the race will be a different story, Mclaren have always set their cars for the race trims very well. And the slow starts of Alonso of late can play into those behind.

Liuzzi had a normal twitch due to change in traction over the artificial grass patch especially since it was a little wet, good that he is ok but the crash was not as hard as it may have looked.]]> <![CDATA[German GP 1,2 and 3 free practice]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-1-2-and-3-free-practice Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:37:57 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-1-2-and-3-free-practice

Drying track gets the order jumped not much to be read from this, many having difficulty keeoing the car stable

But shamilton showed what a pie of crap it is. Maybe the hidden traction control was not working. Hmmm It resulted in the total trashing of a major portion of the car.]]>

Drying track gets the order jumped not much to be read from this, many having difficulty keeoing the car stable

But shamilton showed what a pie of crap it is. Maybe the hidden traction control was not working. Hmmm It resulted in the total trashing of a major portion of the car.]]> <![CDATA[Jacques Villeneuve ties up with Durango for F1 return in 2011]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Jacques-Villeneuve-ties-up-with-Durango-for-F1-return-in-2011 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:49:56 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Jacques-Villeneuve-ties-up-with-Durango-for-F1-return-in-2011
More here]]>
More here]]> <![CDATA[German GP Pictures/Videos]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-Pictures-Videos Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:24:52 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-Pictures-Videos

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]]> <![CDATA[German GP Chat]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-Chat Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:58:58 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-German-GP-Chat Quote:Press conference schedule:

Thursday, July 22, 1500 hours local time (1300 GMT):
Timo Glock (Virgin), Michael Schumacher (Mercedes), Adrian Sutil (Force India), Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) and Mark Webber (Red Bull).

Friday, July 23, 1600 hours local time (1400 GMT):
Norbert Haug (Mercedes), Nico Hulkenberg (Williams), Monisha Kaltenborn (BMW Sauber), Kamui Kobayashi (BMW Sauber), Adam Parr (Williams) and Nico Rosberg (Mercedes).
What a surprise...all German drivers feature in the press conferences - though I admit, I love the fact they've put Seb and Mark in the same PC..here's hoping for some handbags at dawn Boxer]]> Quote:Press conference schedule:

Thursday, July 22, 1500 hours local time (1300 GMT):
Timo Glock (Virgin), Michael Schumacher (Mercedes), Adrian Sutil (Force India), Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) and Mark Webber (Red Bull).

Friday, July 23, 1600 hours local time (1400 GMT):
Norbert Haug (Mercedes), Nico Hulkenberg (Williams), Monisha Kaltenborn (BMW Sauber), Kamui Kobayashi (BMW Sauber), Adam Parr (Williams) and Nico Rosberg (Mercedes).
What a surprise...all German drivers feature in the press conferences - though I admit, I love the fact they've put Seb and Mark in the same PC..here's hoping for some handbags at dawn Boxer]]> <![CDATA[Alonso voted "Best Active Driver" by his peers]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Alonso-voted-Best-Active-Driver-by-his-peers Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:42:06 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Alonso-voted-Best-Active-Driver-by-his-peers Quote:That was in Formula 1 never: BILD am SONNTAG all current drivers, an envelope with six questions was pressed into his hand and promised that the answers will be treated anonymously.

Currently 20 of the 24 drivers (only Williams and Renault refused) have responded. It was the most honest survey of Formula 1 And the result is sensational and full of surprises.

The best driver of all time was elected by a large margin Ayrton Senna. The three-time world champion from Brazil, on 1 May 1994 was killed at Imola, was 12 of 20 votes. Second was a record-Champion Michael Schumacher (seven titles).

Surprise in the category "Best active driver": Here was the Spanish pilot Fernando Alonso Ferrari significantly forward.

To the "gnarliest rider" chose the mate Lewis Hamilton (McLaren).

The "most dangerous course" explained the 20 drivers to the glamorous city course of Monaco. And who is world champion in 2010? That was close: 8 of 20 pilots believe that Hamilton makes the race before Vettel (6 votes).

The funniest answer - though not serious, there was in the category "The most beautiful woman": A driver chose Silver Arrow driver Nico Rosberg ... Oh yes, most go to the French TV reporter Marion Jolles (28).
Apologies for the crap google translation...don't speak a word of german 001_rolleyes

If you click on the link below you can see a table towards the bottom of the page that shows how the voting went...and you can see that Fernando won "best active driver" by quite a margin Yes Don't know why Bild thought that was surprising though Hmmm

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I really want to know who voted Nico Rosberg as "most beautiful woman in F1" LMAO]]> Quote:That was in Formula 1 never: BILD am SONNTAG all current drivers, an envelope with six questions was pressed into his hand and promised that the answers will be treated anonymously.

Currently 20 of the 24 drivers (only Williams and Renault refused) have responded. It was the most honest survey of Formula 1 And the result is sensational and full of surprises.

The best driver of all time was elected by a large margin Ayrton Senna. The three-time world champion from Brazil, on 1 May 1994 was killed at Imola, was 12 of 20 votes. Second was a record-Champion Michael Schumacher (seven titles).

Surprise in the category "Best active driver": Here was the Spanish pilot Fernando Alonso Ferrari significantly forward.

To the "gnarliest rider" chose the mate Lewis Hamilton (McLaren).

The "most dangerous course" explained the 20 drivers to the glamorous city course of Monaco. And who is world champion in 2010? That was close: 8 of 20 pilots believe that Hamilton makes the race before Vettel (6 votes).

The funniest answer - though not serious, there was in the category "The most beautiful woman": A driver chose Silver Arrow driver Nico Rosberg ... Oh yes, most go to the French TV reporter Marion Jolles (28).
Apologies for the crap google translation...don't speak a word of german 001_rolleyes

If you click on the link below you can see a table towards the bottom of the page that shows how the voting went...and you can see that Fernando won "best active driver" by quite a margin Yes Don't know why Bild thought that was surprising though Hmmm

Bild.de

I really want to know who voted Nico Rosberg as "most beautiful woman in F1" LMAO]]> <![CDATA[Ferrari farts exposed - FIA acknowledges they warned Ferrari to let Kubica through]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Ferrari-farts-exposed-FIA-acknowledges-they-warned-Ferrari-to-let-Kubica-through Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:46:06 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Ferrari-farts-exposed-FIA-acknowledges-they-warned-Ferrari-to-let-Kubica-through but three times to give that place back. So they did get the advice before the penalty. And Ferrari doesn't deny it either they have now come clean that they took it upon themselves to ignore the FIA advice. Hence they got the penalty. Serves them idiots right.

They are the ones ruining Alonso's chances everytime apart from ome of Alonso's costly mistakes. Perhaps Alonso needs to cut short this deal with these monkeys and leave them for a better team that can actually execute strategy and play smart. The prancing donkeys are a waste of time now.

More on this blunder here]]> but three times to give that place back. So they did get the advice before the penalty. And Ferrari doesn't deny it either they have now come clean that they took it upon themselves to ignore the FIA advice. Hence they got the penalty. Serves them idiots right.

They are the ones ruining Alonso's chances everytime apart from ome of Alonso's costly mistakes. Perhaps Alonso needs to cut short this deal with these monkeys and leave them for a better team that can actually execute strategy and play smart. The prancing donkeys are a waste of time now.

More on this blunder here]]> <![CDATA[Senna movie treat in store for F1 fans this Autumn]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Senna-movie-treat-in-store-for-F1-fans-this-Autumn Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:17:52 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Senna-movie-treat-in-store-for-F1-fans-this-Autumn
jamesallenonf1.com


Hmmm, I might be interested in seeing this......never saw him racing so don't quite get what all the fuss is about, lol...maybe this would open my eyes Laugh]]>
jamesallenonf1.com


Hmmm, I might be interested in seeing this......never saw him racing so don't quite get what all the fuss is about, lol...maybe this would open my eyes Laugh]]> <![CDATA[British GP Pictures/Videos]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-British-GP-Pictures-Videos Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:31:21 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-British-GP-Pictures-Videos
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]]> <![CDATA[British GP raceday]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-British-GP-raceday Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:53:52 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-British-GP-raceday
Just like I warned about the fast starting Mclarens, right off the bat shitmilton got a good run ahead of Alonso. But his problems didnt end there because of the poor line he got passed by Nico Roseberg and Kubica.

Vettel was thundering down the track with that pace, he drove a superb race even if he didnt win, that was a awesome display of sheer grit in his overtakes.

Alonso deserved a penalty but not a drive through, but he brought it on himself when he cut the track to overtake Kubica, kubica closed the door and alonso decided to go on anyway which is his choice but that ensures he ends up on the grass. All he had to do was give back that position immediately and none of this would have happened. But no, he decided to keep it and Ferrari were idiots as usual they never asked Alonso to give it back either. Kubica retired but the rules are the rules you dont cut tracks to race. So he got a penalty but the choice of a drive though is a tab bit harsh. Think Nigel 'Fatso Arshole' Mansel.

Damon hill - arshole who took his old hate towards shoelicker
Now its Nigel Mansell is around - more british arslicking goes on, go figure.

Mark is obviously pissed when he said "not bad for a number two driver"
Horner "You can smile now"

But Webber will be mindful he has been outclassed for grit by vettel, even if he won, had shitmilton not clipped him at the start they would have gone wheel to wheel to take the fight to Webber. But Webber was superb in his race and he deserved the win thoroughly.

Alonso clipped Massa's tyres at the start as it appears.

Button drove well to recover from 14th and Mclaren showed their are better equipped for the race pace in every event even if the qualifying was not 100% ready fumbling with upgrades.

Meanwhile Ferrari might be best served considering coming up with an upgrade that actually is worth talking about not just press releases and asking their drivers to be canaries.]]>
Just like I warned about the fast starting Mclarens, right off the bat shitmilton got a good run ahead of Alonso. But his problems didnt end there because of the poor line he got passed by Nico Roseberg and Kubica.

Vettel was thundering down the track with that pace, he drove a superb race even if he didnt win, that was a awesome display of sheer grit in his overtakes.

Alonso deserved a penalty but not a drive through, but he brought it on himself when he cut the track to overtake Kubica, kubica closed the door and alonso decided to go on anyway which is his choice but that ensures he ends up on the grass. All he had to do was give back that position immediately and none of this would have happened. But no, he decided to keep it and Ferrari were idiots as usual they never asked Alonso to give it back either. Kubica retired but the rules are the rules you dont cut tracks to race. So he got a penalty but the choice of a drive though is a tab bit harsh. Think Nigel 'Fatso Arshole' Mansel.

Damon hill - arshole who took his old hate towards shoelicker
Now its Nigel Mansell is around - more british arslicking goes on, go figure.

Mark is obviously pissed when he said "not bad for a number two driver"
Horner "You can smile now"

But Webber will be mindful he has been outclassed for grit by vettel, even if he won, had shitmilton not clipped him at the start they would have gone wheel to wheel to take the fight to Webber. But Webber was superb in his race and he deserved the win thoroughly.

Alonso clipped Massa's tyres at the start as it appears.

Button drove well to recover from 14th and Mclaren showed their are better equipped for the race pace in every event even if the qualifying was not 100% ready fumbling with upgrades.

Meanwhile Ferrari might be best served considering coming up with an upgrade that actually is worth talking about not just press releases and asking their drivers to be canaries.]]> <![CDATA[British GP qualifying]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-British-GP-qualifying Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:10:24 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-British-GP-qualifying

Redbull destroyed everyone as expected, they had simply too much in reserve. Ferrari were flattered by Mclaren's shenanigans swaping upgrades for the older package with little time to work on setups. Ferrari are still around 1 second slower to the Redbull just like it was in Barcelona.

Shitmilton is right behind alonso, It will take alonso on the first corner as the starts have all been good for Mclaren or shitmitlon will pull the "no one passes me on the outside I am the master later braker" bullshit that could result in an incident.

This is the worst place to be in especially with a ribid creature right behind you.

Alonso was saying "bye bye go home" when the trio grouped to waved to the crowds before heading for the press conference. Alonso was saying to the crowd and Vettel was giggling. Hmmm

On other matters liuzzi was being an arshole one track. He should be penalized for baulking that williams.]]>

Redbull destroyed everyone as expected, they had simply too much in reserve. Ferrari were flattered by Mclaren's shenanigans swaping upgrades for the older package with little time to work on setups. Ferrari are still around 1 second slower to the Redbull just like it was in Barcelona.

Shitmilton is right behind alonso, It will take alonso on the first corner as the starts have all been good for Mclaren or shitmitlon will pull the "no one passes me on the outside I am the master later braker" bullshit that could result in an incident.

This is the worst place to be in especially with a ribid creature right behind you.

Alonso was saying "bye bye go home" when the trio grouped to waved to the crowds before heading for the press conference. Alonso was saying to the crowd and Vettel was giggling. Hmmm

On other matters liuzzi was being an arshole one track. He should be penalized for baulking that williams.]]> <![CDATA[Silverstone - British GP free practice 1,2 & 3]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Silverstone-British-GP-free-practice-1-2-3 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:43:09 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Silverstone-British-GP-free-practice-1-2-3

Redbull is cruising they much more in reserve. Ferrari seemed to be back in their Turkish GP form, unless they were running more fuel. For their sake they better be.]]>

Redbull is cruising they much more in reserve. Ferrari seemed to be back in their Turkish GP form, unless they were running more fuel. For their sake they better be.]]> <![CDATA[Williams steps down as team chairman]]> http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Williams-steps-down-as-team-chairman Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:56:28 -0600 http://www.alonso-planet.com/Thread-Williams-steps-down-as-team-chairman Williams steps down as team chairman

Quote:"I wish to emphasise very strongly that this is absolutely not my notice of impending retirement," he told reporters at Silverstone.

"I love Formula 1, I have a strong involvement in the company and go to work every day. When I'm going to retire hasn't crossed my mind."

"I am taking over the responsibility for the overall running of the company and the team within that, but Frank remains team principal and therefore remains the name, face and inspiration of the team.

"It's an enormous responsibility because Williams is a great company. Frank has been competing in F1 since 1969 and Williams Grand Prix Engineering Ltd since 1977 and the goal is to be doing that for decades to come.

"Part of the good order of company is to have a succession plan in place and Frank has made it clear what it is. I am very honoured to be part of it."
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Quote:"I wish to emphasise very strongly that this is absolutely not my notice of impending retirement," he told reporters at Silverstone.

"I love Formula 1, I have a strong involvement in the company and go to work every day. When I'm going to retire hasn't crossed my mind."

"I am taking over the responsibility for the overall running of the company and the team within that, but Frank remains team principal and therefore remains the name, face and inspiration of the team.

"It's an enormous responsibility because Williams is a great company. Frank has been competing in F1 since 1969 and Williams Grand Prix Engineering Ltd since 1977 and the goal is to be doing that for decades to come.

"Part of the good order of company is to have a succession plan in place and Frank has made it clear what it is. I am very honoured to be part of it."
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