Now BMW back out of F1

[Kimbers]

Maybe we'll see a time when things return to pre-1990 and most of the teams are privately owned. Not a bad thing I think, Manufacturers always want things "their own way" too much.

[Roger 912]

I would love to see small companies and privateers back in F1. Far more interesting in days of yore, not just a high speed procession.

[obione]

I could not agree more.

What is the latest with the Team Lotus name etc?

[mayevora]

Ok, so this will only effect BMW. Probably still better than BMW also being an engine supplier/manufacturer for other F1 teams as it would have effected them as well.

Money/backing helps in F1 but doesn't buy success. It does seem to be the individuals working in those teams that gets the team on the top step.

Seems alot like the immeadiate future of F1 lyes with Independant/Private entrant teams.

[Paul C]

BMW's were never meant to be on the track in the first place, they

are simply not suited to it. The race cars are too small for the average

(pot bellied sweaty little boastful runt) BMW driver to fit into, and you

simply cannot put a normal, decent, worthwhile human being behind

the wheel of a BMW, thats not fair.

Driving up peoples backsides and not having the balls to overtake

is all very well on the open road as being a prick is not part of some

greater competition, and nobody cares.

But on the track there has to be some point to what you are doing,

and being the biggest c**k for miles around is just not enough as you

actually have to prove something rather make it up and brag about it

in the pub later.

IMO, The BMW brand should stick at what they do best:

Making W**kers Chariots.

Paul C, once again bigging up the 'individuality' of owning a B-M-Fffing-W.

(am sure i've covered this before, but it's best to be sure i always say).

[Killboy]

Another manufacturer that can never display a 'Constructors World Champions' badge.

[Mark Blanchard]

F1's full of surprises. Schumacher's coming back to F1 too, to fill in for Massa.

Edited July 29, 2009 by Mark Blanchard

[mayevora]

F1's full of surprises. Schumacher's coming back to F1 too, to fill in for Massa.

Wonder if hes still as fit as he was two yeas ago, or if he been on the Schnaps and Sausages since retirement.

Only really successfull driver I can remember coming out of retirement was Lauda.

[Paul C]

Fittipaldi too maybe?

Schumacher doing well could win Webber the championship IMO

as with Jensons decline, and webbers ability to get a podium place,

even if webber made podium 2nd every other race he'll beat button

if button continues his current form.

All it needs is someone thats too late in the season to win, coming

in and pinching the big points.

?

[Jonathan]

Aparently Schumy is still on the ball and race fit - I also dont believe ferrari would put him in if he were anything less.

Alegedly Valantino Rossi was also a contender.

Cant wait to see schumy back in a car, I think now he's calmed down after retirement it'll be superb to see him race again - can't wait to see how good he still is.

[Iconic Ride]

BMW's were never meant to be on the track in the first place, they

are simply not suited to it. The race cars are too small for the average

(pot bellied sweaty little boastful runt) BMW driver to fit into, and you

simply cannot put a normal, decent, worthwhile human being behind

the wheel of a BMW, thats not fair.

Driving up peoples backsides and not having the balls to overtake

is all very well on the open road as being a prick is not part of some

greater competition, and nobody cares.

But on the track there has to be some point to what you are doing,

and being the biggest c**k for miles around is just not enough as you

actually have to prove something rather make it up and brag about it

in the pub later.

IMO, The BMW brand should stick at what they do best:

Making W**kers Chariots.

Paul C, once again bigging up the 'individuality' of owning a B-M-Fffing-W.

(am sure i've covered this before, but it's best to be sure i always say).

Don't hold back, Paul. Tell us what you really think about BMW's!

[Jukka]

Interesting to see how much faster Schumi is than Kimi.

Good work from Ferr... They will get lot publicity now.

[Rick Edwards]

BMW's were never meant to be on the track in the first place, they

are simply not suited to it. The race cars are too small for the average

(pot bellied sweaty little boastful runt) BMW driver to fit into, and you

simply cannot put a normal, decent, worthwhile human being behind

the wheel of a BMW, thats not fair.

Driving up peoples backsides and not having the balls to overtake

is all very well on the open road as being a prick is not part of some

greater competition, and nobody cares.

But on the track there has to be some point to what you are doing,

and being the biggest c**k for miles around is just not enough as you

actually have to prove something rather make it up and brag about it

in the pub later.

IMO, The BMW brand should stick at what they do best:

Making W**kers Chariots.

Paul C, once again bigging up the 'individuality' of owning a B-M-Fffing-W.

(am sure i've covered this before, but it's best to be sure i always say).

This is absolutely priceless! A friend of mine has just spent his life savings on a 3 series hairdressers chariot and none of my mates have quite managed to sum up our contempt in such a precise and concise way. I will take great pleasure in passing on your missive and may indded come back to you for a further collection of even more focused BMW abuse if that is OK? thanks

[braziers]

im glad schumi is back . it gives me someone else to boo at! im getting board of booing at alonso the tosser !

[Kimbers]

I was thinking the same about only having Raikkonen to boo. At least Schumy is coming back in a Ferrari so, like his finnish co-driver (as he will be now) I can doubley hate him!

[Jonathan]

Paul - you're just jealous you can't afford one !!

(win the F1 constructors in 3 years my ass)

[mangel]

Feel very sorry for Massa and all those involved in the incident with the spring.

About Schumacher

Personally I reckon......................Bring it on!!!

He has nothing to prove, nothing to loose and neither do Ferrari as they are so far behind!!

Could prove to make it a good end to the season.

[braziers]

has anyone told raikkonen he will now be number 2 in the que for the ice cream fridge at ferrari !

[mangel]

Dis iz nat ein issue.........ve shall draw straws!!

[braziers]

i think the bosses at ferrari will be handing out the straws. "there you go kimi thats your small one "

[richardvg]

i think you can give schumi an old fiat 500 and toro rossi team would have a problem.such a pity that such a great driver drove a red piece of "wannabe lotus"

funny when you go on a breakfast run how guys in red fiats aka ferraris try the straight line pull away but as soon as you hit a pass or nice curve they tell you they were worried about speed traps.

talking about traps , i wouldnt be surprised that schumi's return was inevitable due to the lack of speed and pace the ferrari has has all season - certainly a financial trap for ferrari.

cheers

richard

hey Paul C lay off the bm drivers geezer - i also own one and they are great cars.

[Paul C]

Mate, i never once have said they are not very well made cars.

I have a very well made tin opener, i don't have to love it though.

It's the perception of 'Prestige' that bugs me. Did you know that in

London you are never more than 2 meters away from a BMW? (err,

sorry that might be rat, can't remember which).

I could walk up and down my road and see many many people, all

no doubt nice people, all with BMW's on the drive and all very proud

of the fact, and buy into the thinking that something so common and

everyday is special and desirable in some way.

How they cannot get bored of being so average is beyond me.

[USAndretti42]

I think it's a shame BMW are pulling out but that's the problem with the manufacturers. F1 racing is not their primary business like it is for teams like Williams and, now, Brawn and, for next year, USF1, Campos and Manor. At least the new Concorde agreement is signed which commits the manufacturer teams to stay in the championship until 2012 so that should give more stability to the field.

Schumi coming back is a fascinating development to me. I can't wait to see how he does once he's got his hand back in especially as the Ferrari seems to have made some major steps forward over the last few races. Funny how not long ago we all thought that Brawn was going to win all the races. Now it could be Brawn, Red Bull, McLaren, maybe Ferrari or even Williams!

[Rick Edwards]

I'm loving the forum header !!

nice work

[Paul C]

The guy in the sky mocks me so.

I know where you live matey,

I know where you live...