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2009 AUSTRALIAN GP , NEWS , UPDATES AND RESULTS
03-24-2009 | 03:26 PM
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03-24-2009 | 03:32 PM
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Wayne, I didn't have a bet on the table last year. Check and double check using the search function.
When you pick first, I'll then pick mine. And we can put a bottle on it. But I want to see yours first.
When you pick first, I'll then pick mine. And we can put a bottle on it. But I want to see yours first.
03-24-2009 | 03:41 PM
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Pete you are the one who welshed on the bet and did not acknowledge Hamiltons victory , instead you retorted to conspiracy theories...
You accuse me of betting on Alonso in 07 ... wrong again ....................
and stop with your typical mudslinging drive bys..Now you want me to bet so you can bet ,,,,,
laughable pete Based on the past i have stepped up to bat everytime it is you who need to step up ..
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03-24-2009 | 04:13 PM
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Teams to Boycott season opener ?
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...24093202.shtml
At least two team bosses threatened to boycott this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, it has emerged.
London's the Times newspaper reports that Flavio Briatore of Renault, and McLaren's Ron Dennis, recently told Bernie Ecclestone they would not send their cars and equipment to Melbourne due to a dispute over unpaid income.
The Melbourne newspaper Herald Sun, meanwhile, said Ferrari may also have been involved in a boycott threat, so angry was the team and chief rival McLaren about the FIA's latest rule changes.
Ultimately, all the cars did land in Melbourne, but race promoter Ron Walker admitted he is aware of the feuding.
"It's very serious at the moment, but I think good sense will prevail by Sunday," he said.
"A clear understanding will be made between the teams and the FIA. (And) Bernie is the master deal-maker. He's been in it for years."
Australia's FIA representative Garry Connelly also played down the rumours. "That (a boycott) would be suicide for them," he said.
"They have sponsorship agreements in place. What are they going to do - throw away a large percentage of their television coverage just because they're upset?”
"They'd be in breach of contract with their sponsors, I'd suggest," he added.
The boycott ultimatum by Briatore and Dennis - also on behalf of other FOTA teams - was revealed by Ecclestone as the F1 Chief Executive this week met with a few select British reporters.
The 78-year-old said Toyota's John Howett was also present when the boycott threat was issued, reportedly over money Ecclestone promised to pay the teams if they sign a new Concorde agreement. The new commercial agreement has not yet been signed.
"Poor John was sitting there a bit confused about life in general. Flavio started it (the threat)," Ecclestone revealed, "aided and abetted by Ron Dennis. They were saying all the FOTA-schmota are not going (to Australia) - nobody's going to go.”
"So I said what I'd better do is cancel the aircraft obviously. It costs a fortune to charter those things and almost as much to cancel them," he added.
While all the cars did travel to and land this week in Melbourne, it is believed the teams have not yet been paid by Ecclestone.
The billionaire said he doesn't mind hard business tactics, but detests when the threats are empty.
"If they come in here with a gun and hold it to my head, they had better be sure they can ****ing pull the trigger. And they should make sure it's got bullets in it because, if they miss, they better look out," Ecclestone warned.
At least two team bosses threatened to boycott this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, it has emerged.
London's the Times newspaper reports that Flavio Briatore of Renault, and McLaren's Ron Dennis, recently told Bernie Ecclestone they would not send their cars and equipment to Melbourne due to a dispute over unpaid income.
The Melbourne newspaper Herald Sun, meanwhile, said Ferrari may also have been involved in a boycott threat, so angry was the team and chief rival McLaren about the FIA's latest rule changes.
Ultimately, all the cars did land in Melbourne, but race promoter Ron Walker admitted he is aware of the feuding.
"It's very serious at the moment, but I think good sense will prevail by Sunday," he said.
"A clear understanding will be made between the teams and the FIA. (And) Bernie is the master deal-maker. He's been in it for years."
Australia's FIA representative Garry Connelly also played down the rumours. "That (a boycott) would be suicide for them," he said.
"They have sponsorship agreements in place. What are they going to do - throw away a large percentage of their television coverage just because they're upset?”
"They'd be in breach of contract with their sponsors, I'd suggest," he added.
The boycott ultimatum by Briatore and Dennis - also on behalf of other FOTA teams - was revealed by Ecclestone as the F1 Chief Executive this week met with a few select British reporters.
The 78-year-old said Toyota's John Howett was also present when the boycott threat was issued, reportedly over money Ecclestone promised to pay the teams if they sign a new Concorde agreement. The new commercial agreement has not yet been signed.
"Poor John was sitting there a bit confused about life in general. Flavio started it (the threat)," Ecclestone revealed, "aided and abetted by Ron Dennis. They were saying all the FOTA-schmota are not going (to Australia) - nobody's going to go.”
"So I said what I'd better do is cancel the aircraft obviously. It costs a fortune to charter those things and almost as much to cancel them," he added.
While all the cars did travel to and land this week in Melbourne, it is believed the teams have not yet been paid by Ecclestone.
The billionaire said he doesn't mind hard business tactics, but detests when the threats are empty.
"If they come in here with a gun and hold it to my head, they had better be sure they can ****ing pull the trigger. And they should make sure it's got bullets in it because, if they miss, they better look out," Ecclestone warned.
03-24-2009 | 05:17 PM
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http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...24093202.shtml
At least two team bosses threatened to boycott this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, it has emerged.
London's the Times newspaper reports that Flavio Briatore of Renault, and McLaren's Ron Dennis, recently told Bernie Ecclestone they would not send their cars and equipment to Melbourne due to a dispute over unpaid income.
The Melbourne newspaper Herald Sun, meanwhile, said Ferrari may also have been involved in a boycott threat, so angry was the team and chief rival McLaren about the FIA's latest rule changes.
Ultimately, all the cars did land in Melbourne, but race promoter Ron Walker admitted he is aware of the feuding.
"It's very serious at the moment, but I think good sense will prevail by Sunday," he said.
"A clear understanding will be made between the teams and the FIA. (And) Bernie is the master deal-maker. He's been in it for years."
Australia's FIA representative Garry Connelly also played down the rumours. "That (a boycott) would be suicide for them," he said.
"They have sponsorship agreements in place. What are they going to do - throw away a large percentage of their television coverage just because they're upset?”
"They'd be in breach of contract with their sponsors, I'd suggest," he added.
The boycott ultimatum by Briatore and Dennis - also on behalf of other FOTA teams - was revealed by Ecclestone as the F1 Chief Executive this week met with a few select British reporters.
The 78-year-old said Toyota's John Howett was also present when the boycott threat was issued, reportedly over money Ecclestone promised to pay the teams if they sign a new Concorde agreement. The new commercial agreement has not yet been signed.
"Poor John was sitting there a bit confused about life in general. Flavio started it (the threat)," Ecclestone revealed, "aided and abetted by Ron Dennis. They were saying all the FOTA-schmota are not going (to Australia) - nobody's going to go.”
"So I said what I'd better do is cancel the aircraft obviously. It costs a fortune to charter those things and almost as much to cancel them," he added.
While all the cars did travel to and land this week in Melbourne, it is believed the teams have not yet been paid by Ecclestone.
The billionaire said he doesn't mind hard business tactics, but detests when the threats are empty.
"If they come in here with a gun and hold it to my head, they had better be sure they can ****ing pull the trigger. And they should make sure it's got bullets in it because, if they miss, they better look out," Ecclestone warned.
At least two team bosses threatened to boycott this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, it has emerged.
London's the Times newspaper reports that Flavio Briatore of Renault, and McLaren's Ron Dennis, recently told Bernie Ecclestone they would not send their cars and equipment to Melbourne due to a dispute over unpaid income.
The Melbourne newspaper Herald Sun, meanwhile, said Ferrari may also have been involved in a boycott threat, so angry was the team and chief rival McLaren about the FIA's latest rule changes.
Ultimately, all the cars did land in Melbourne, but race promoter Ron Walker admitted he is aware of the feuding.
"It's very serious at the moment, but I think good sense will prevail by Sunday," he said.
"A clear understanding will be made between the teams and the FIA. (And) Bernie is the master deal-maker. He's been in it for years."
Australia's FIA representative Garry Connelly also played down the rumours. "That (a boycott) would be suicide for them," he said.
"They have sponsorship agreements in place. What are they going to do - throw away a large percentage of their television coverage just because they're upset?”
"They'd be in breach of contract with their sponsors, I'd suggest," he added.
The boycott ultimatum by Briatore and Dennis - also on behalf of other FOTA teams - was revealed by Ecclestone as the F1 Chief Executive this week met with a few select British reporters.
The 78-year-old said Toyota's John Howett was also present when the boycott threat was issued, reportedly over money Ecclestone promised to pay the teams if they sign a new Concorde agreement. The new commercial agreement has not yet been signed.
"Poor John was sitting there a bit confused about life in general. Flavio started it (the threat)," Ecclestone revealed, "aided and abetted by Ron Dennis. They were saying all the FOTA-schmota are not going (to Australia) - nobody's going to go.”
"So I said what I'd better do is cancel the aircraft obviously. It costs a fortune to charter those things and almost as much to cancel them," he added.
While all the cars did travel to and land this week in Melbourne, it is believed the teams have not yet been paid by Ecclestone.
The billionaire said he doesn't mind hard business tactics, but detests when the threats are empty.
"If they come in here with a gun and hold it to my head, they had better be sure they can ****ing pull the trigger. And they should make sure it's got bullets in it because, if they miss, they better look out," Ecclestone warned.
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03-24-2009 | 05:19 PM
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Deh wanna get paid Hoss................................................
"If they come in here with a gun and hold it to my head, they had better be sure they can ****ing pull the trigger. And they should make sure it's got bullets in it because, if they miss, they better look out," Ecclestone warned.
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"If they come in here with a gun and hold it to my head, they had better be sure they can ****ing pull the trigger. And they should make sure it's got bullets in it because, if they miss, they better look out," Ecclestone warned.
Bernie Eccelstone:
F1 Godfather
03-24-2009 | 05:22 PM
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Deh wanna get paid Hoss................................................
"If they come in here with a gun and hold it to my head, they had better be sure they can ****ing pull the trigger. And they should make sure it's got bullets in it because, if they miss, they better look out," Ecclestone warned.
Bernie Eccelstone:
F1 Godfather
"If they come in here with a gun and hold it to my head, they had better be sure they can ****ing pull the trigger. And they should make sure it's got bullets in it because, if they miss, they better look out," Ecclestone warned.
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03-24-2009 | 05:27 PM
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03-24-2009 | 05:39 PM
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03-24-2009 | 06:39 PM
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You did have Alonso in 07 and there are many witnesses that can attest to that. But if you recall, he was beaten by a rookie and came in 3rd in the points. To refresh your memory, I have never placed a bet including back in 07 when I picked Kimi and he won and in 08 when he lost. I will place a bet this year but once again, I'm waiting for the Binky to give his pick.
Stop stalling big boy. Step up and give your pick. All the newspapers are waiting to report what the spinmeister has to declare.
Stop stalling big boy. Step up and give your pick. All the newspapers are waiting to report what the spinmeister has to declare.
03-24-2009 | 07:15 PM
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You did have Alonso in 07 and there are many witnesses that can attest to that. But if you recall, he was beaten by a rookie and came in 3rd in the points. To refresh your memory, I have never placed a bet including back in 07 when I picked Kimi and he won and in 08 when he lost. I will place a bet this year but once again, I'm waiting for the Binky to give his pick.
Stop stalling big boy. Step up and give your pick. All the newspapers are waiting to report what the spinmeister has to declare.
Stop stalling big boy. Step up and give your pick. All the newspapers are waiting to report what the spinmeister has to declare.
Ask Ray or the Finn , they will enlighten you ( both won a bottle ) as you are the " challenged amigo "
know nuting , have nuting ..........................
Awaiting your next "informative" drive by.........................
03-24-2009 | 08:33 PM
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I may be wrong but from what I've been told McLaren is taking some desperate measures not in a good way...in a "normal" year the reigning WC would be my pick to continue their reign however this is not a "normal" year with more changes than things that have/could be carried over from last year. Then again what the **** do I know...
