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31,436 2,810 February 9, 2013 at 07:15 PM
Things are off to a rocky start in testing. Ferrari's car caught fire and there are some gear box issues, while Hamilton's car had brake failure, causing a minor crash into the barrier, he wasn't hurt though.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21379230


And some really sad news today, David Coulthard's 35 year old sister has died at home of what appears to be a heart attack.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...d-21395171
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2013 FORMULA ONE CALENDAR

March 17 - Australia (Albert Park)

March 24 - Malaysia (Sepang International Circuit)

April 14 - China (Shanghai International Circuit)

April 21 - Bahrain (Bahrain International Circuit)

May 12 - Spain (Circuit de Catalunya)

May 26 - Monaco (Monte-Carlo)

June 9 - Canada (Circuit Gilles Villeneuve)

June 30 - Britain (Silverstone)

July 7 - German (Nurburgring)

July 28 - Hungary (Hungaroring)

August 25 - Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)

September 8 - Italy (Monza)

September 22 - Singapore (Marina Bay Street Circuit)

October 6 - Korea (Korean International Circuit)

October 13 - Japan (Suzuka)

October 27 - India (Buddh International Circuit)

November 3 - Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina Circuit)

November 17 - United States (Circuit of the Americas)

November 24 - Brazil (Interlagos)


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02-10-2013 at 12:15 PM.
02-10-2013 at 12:15 PM.
Hi Zoe,

thanks for the heads up. I'm still on F1 news break but i just may have to go read about the fire.
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02-15-2013 at 08:46 AM.
02-15-2013 at 08:46 AM.
"We're not selling Scuderia Ferrari here so I've been surprised by the interest," Teo Martin said by phone from San Martin de la Vega. He said he received about 50 e-mails expressing interest in parts since yesterday.


Martin said he paid a "symbolic" fee of significantly more than 50,000 euros ($67,000) to clear out the HRT base. He had to return the engines and gearboxes to their makers so the cars aren't ready to race.


One of the 50 e-mails the company has received is from Hinwil, Switzerland-based Sauber Formula One team, which is interested in a refuelling-rig part, Martin added.


http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-15/five-hrt-formula-one-racing-cars-end-up-in-spanish-junk-yard.html
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03-06-2013 at 07:49 PM.
03-06-2013 at 07:49 PM.
Looks like 2015 is when Honda will return with their turbo engines. OMG can we get a flashback to the old mugen honda marlboro days?
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03-08-2013 at 05:55 PM.
03-08-2013 at 05:55 PM.
It's confirmed that there will be 19 races this year.



2013 FORMULA ONE CALENDAR

March 17 - Australia (Albert Park)

March 24 - Malaysia (Sepang International Circuit)

April 14 - China (Shanghai International Circuit)

April 21 - Bahrain (Bahrain International Circuit)

May 12 - Spain (Circuit de Catalunya)

May 26 - Monaco (Monte-Carlo)

June 9 - Canada (Circuit Gilles Villeneuve)

June 30 - Britain (Silverstone)

July 7 - German (Nurburgring)

July 28 - Hungary (Hungaroring)

August 25 - Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)

September 8 - Italy (Monza)

September 22 - Singapore (Marina Bay Street Circuit)

October 6 - Korea (Korean International Circuit)

October 13 - Japan (Suzuka)

October 27 - India (Buddh International Circuit)

November 3 - Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina Circuit)

November 17 - United States (Circuit of the Americas)

November 24 - Brazil (Interlagos)
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03-08-2013 at 06:38 PM.
03-08-2013 at 06:38 PM.
We'll see if New Jersey gets back on track for June 2014... so many rumors, it's clear Bernie doesn't care at all about the tracks and track owners.

Still waiting for USGP ticket announcements, rumors about price increases are already all over the web, along with disgruntled tour operators who got gouged by local hotels. The local hotels really did themselves a disservice - I don't know if it was related to room blocking for F1, but prices dropped significantly in the weeks before the race when they finally realized not every F1 is made of gold Bigeye
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03-08-2013 at 07:01 PM.
03-08-2013 at 07:01 PM.
Quote from mrlaugh :
We'll see if New Jersey gets back on track for June 2014... so many rumors, it's clear Bernie doesn't care at all about the tracks and track owners.

Still waiting for USGP ticket announcements, rumors about price increases are already all over the web, along with disgruntled tour operators who got gouged by local hotels. The local hotels really did themselves a disservice - I don't know if it was related to room blocking for F1, but prices dropped significantly in the weeks before the race when they finally realized not every F1 is made of gold Bigeye
I don't think we'll make it this year to Austin. We're going on vacation in September then have to fly to Belfast for a wedding in December. It would be too much to try to squeeze in three trips in three months.
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03-08-2013 at 07:28 PM.
03-08-2013 at 07:28 PM.
Quote from Zoe Moon :
I don't think we'll make it this year to Austin. We're going on vacation in September then have to fly to Belfast for a wedding in December. It would be too much to try to squeeze in three trips in three months.
Doh

I was thinking the jw marriott might be open by 2014, but I just checked and it says opening early 2015 Doh

They haven't even started on the fairmont yet, so that's likely no earlier than 2015, too.

The community impact newspaper had a great article on Austin hotels coming online, they're expecting to add more than 3,000 rooms to downtown in the next few years (granted, 1,000 of that is the marriot and another 1,000 is the fairmont) but it should definitely moderate hotel prices in the future for big events like F1.

There's even rumors the hotel to be attached to my building are back on track, they are again saying construction starting this summer (we've heard that before, though).
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03-09-2013 at 11:41 AM.
03-09-2013 at 11:41 AM.
Been looking at the schedule on TV and I don't have NBC sports. LOL guess it's back to BBC/Sky coverage. Wanted to give the NBC a try but it's basically the trio with bob out/lee in.
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03-13-2013 at 07:23 PM.
03-13-2013 at 07:23 PM.
BounceJust a few more days!

March is a busy month, F1, Doctor Who and Game of Thrones all start up again. Whee
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03-15-2013 at 01:57 PM.
03-15-2013 at 01:57 PM.
Some really nice pics of old F1 races and cars.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-21740060
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03-15-2013 at 03:22 PM.
03-15-2013 at 03:22 PM.
http://globenewswire.com/news-rel...15-17.html

Austin announces 2013 ticket prices and they go on sale on March 21st Scratchchin I don't know what to do.

I really liked my seats last year, at turn 9. Those seats have gone up to $349 from $299. Turn 12 is up to $499 regardless of the row (they used to have a difference around row 15). There are some vague comments about premium seats (in the PSL areas, I guess) being available for $500 to $1000... so parts of turn 15 might be the same as turn 12? Dontknow
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03-15-2013 at 04:27 PM.
03-15-2013 at 04:27 PM.
FYI everyone,

NBC is doing a pre-race show that starts 30 minutes before each race. For some reason, Tivo won't let you do a season pass for the pre-race so if you Tivo you'll need to find the show and record each one separately. Hopefully they'll fix this at some point.
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03-15-2013 at 04:33 PM.
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Quote from mrlaugh :
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/03/15/530954/10025302/en/Circuit-of-The-Americas-tm-announces-on-sale-date-and-ticket-prices-for-2013-FORMULA-1-UNITED-STATES-GRAND-PRIX-Nov-15-17.html

Austin announces 2013 ticket prices and they go on sale on March 21st Scratchchin I don't know what to do.

I really liked my seats last year, at turn 9. Those seats have gone up to $349 from $299. Turn 12 is up to $499 regardless of the row (they used to have a difference around row 15). There are some vague comments about premium seats (in the PSL areas, I guess) being available for $500 to $1000... so parts of turn 15 might be the same as turn 12? Dontknow
Maybe if the tickets don't sell well, they'll drop the price? Dontknow
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