LotusX180R 16 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Fantastic to see Lotus and KImi on form early in the season. I got the impression that Romain was tentative at the start and thus lost some positions, but was surprised to see him barely eke out a point. Quote Kyle Kaulback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stirling_Villeneuve 93 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 YESSSSS.....break out the Magnums!!!! Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy111S 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Quality result for Kimi and the Enstone squad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 725 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Nowif this could help the Enstone squad to land a title sponsor it would bode well for the rest of the season ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basalte 108 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Wow that was a nice surprise for me doing the shaving to (usual facial area btw) ...here`s hoping it won`t be such a surprise next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewp1989 1 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 I went to work to watch the F1 (11:58 PM Saturday to ~2 AM Sunday). The last 14 laps I was standing up -watching the TV. The last 4 laps I clapped and cheered the car/driver to the finish. Good thing no one was around to hear that. AP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 939 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Don't have a tv at home Andrew, or worried you'd wake the rest of the household cheering? Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewp1989 1 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 A bit of both. We have the TV . . . just don't have cable; so TSN can't be seen. Also the 3 1/2 year old boy = quiet nights at our house. AP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stirling_Villeneuve 93 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 BTW.... for those watching on the BBC.... What happened to Eddie Jordan? I thought Suzy Perry was pretty good too, a great improvement on lanky Jake. Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 225 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 18, 2013 They said Eddie and his flowery shirts would be joining them later in the series. Great result for Lotus and Kimi. Those big Lotus badges on Kimi and Alan Permane's uniforms on the podium can't have done the factory any harm. As it says it says on the Lotus GP website, "If you want to win, hire a Finn." Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,391 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 Chuffed at that. Red Bull were so cocky in the interviews before hand on Sky F1 Channel. McLaren need some serious work doing! There was talk of going back to last years car if they are the same in the next race! Did I see Kimi actually crack a smile....just a small one but definately a smile! I hate to think what he is like today. He's well known to enjoy a party!! Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Southam 0 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 18, 2013 Be interesting to see if it continues - bearing in mind Jenson won the first race last year and ended up fifth in the championship by the end of the season with McLaren third. Not to piss on the bonfire, but opening races no longer mean a huge amount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy1969 231 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 18, 2013 today: the office-coffee tastes better: this victory was much more impressive than that in the last year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LotusX180R 16 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 They said Eddie and his flowery shirts would be joining them later in the series. Great result for Lotus and Kimi. Those big Lotus badges on Kimi and Alan Permane's uniforms on the podium can't have done the factory any harm. As it says it says on the Lotus GP website, "If you want to win, hire a Finn." Given the old axiom of "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" I have to wonder if Lotus car sales will pick up if Lotus F1 keeps winning? Quote Kyle Kaulback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stirling_Villeneuve 93 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 Something tells me todays sales probably weren't so good... Amazing win though and a proper one too, none of the major contenders fell apart, Kimi didn't even have the luxury of coasting it from pole. Look like TL have got a good angle on strategy too, let's hope it's the first of many. Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dasar7 2 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 I was there! It was very cool. He did look geniunely fast on a cool track. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan Grey 234 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 19, 2013 Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE My Lotus Photo and Projects Album Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 33 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 Congrats to Kimi and Lotus F1! I guess he knew what he what he was doing... Quote 77 Esprit S1 Rebirth in progress "the $6 m. car!, we can rebuild it, better, stronger,.....faster!" 94 RX7 R2, Mazdaspeed bits 2016 NB Focus RS 1944 Willys MB rescue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 939 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 What I noticed there was not one bit of radio chatter from his camp. Even in the last few laps when Alonso was circulating at some faster times. Kimi's pit? Nuthin'! Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,863 4 Vehicles Report post Posted March 19, 2013 He has his bluetooth in and they called his mobile Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,391 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 Or they were scared to be told to shut it!! Lol Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 939 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 Pit: "Alonso is gaining 0.6 seconds per lap. I repeat, Alonso is gaining 0.6 seconds per lap Kimi. Let's keep it going and try to pick up the pace a bit." Kimi: beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
