cavallino 2 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 Thanks Ben, its been added :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 Now trhat's a proper set of flowers Well I thought it was appropriate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 It is my sad duty to announce that another Mercedes engine joined it's brothers today! In it's last moment it was being sprayed down with fire extinguishers as Kimi was looking over it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavallino 2 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 you have a source for that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 Spanish TV had images of mechanics spraying the engine However, it was a difficult return to work for teammate Kimi Raikkonen who was sidelined for much of the day with a gearbox problem.The Finn did not leave the garage during the afternoon session as his MP4-21 had a minor problem with the gearbox and an engine oil leak, which necessitated both components to be removed in order to complete repairs. This work took the majority of the afternoon and Raikkonen will return to the track tomorrow morning to continye his programme Must of only been oil fire or something.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavallino 2 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 I think they managed to save the poor thing through emergency surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 I think they managed to save the poor thing through emergency surgery. Merc must have their own trauma unit on standby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alejandro 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 We will miss you, too. post merged by ecapdeville Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alejandro 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 I read that Mclaren pit crew is training very hard at the firestation. They need the skills to handle the fire. You know, there will be a lot of engines failures this year and they must be quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nojvnof1 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 I think they'd be well drilled in the art of handling engine failures by now, it's a pretty common event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavallino 2 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Continuing with examples of the kind of flippant things that are NOT ACCEPTABLE in this thread. Top Gear around 2 years ago were going to interview Kimi, and as far as I remember, he didn't turn up so they just made it up. Such made up interviews are not to be posted in this thread 15 MINUTES WITHOUT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toppbanana 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Its just sad that anyone can find any pleasure in putting the always sorry Merc engines down. Take my word for it, they will reign supreme 98' style sooner or later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecapdeville 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Its just sad that anyone can find any pleasure in putting the always sorry Merc engines down. Take my word for it, they will reign supreme 98' style sooner or later. Welcome topbanana Later could take a long time though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavallino 2 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Indeed ecap indeed, and that day doesn't seem to be coming soon Another Mercedes engine died today http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=109337 However it was not all good news for McLaren as the new V8 engine blew up right at the end of the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
realick2002 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
realick2002 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 nice. thanks. F1 is meant to be beautiful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotalF1 Jens 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 I refer you all to the newest Wrap Ahh, the smell of blown Merc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 I refer you all to the newest Wrap Ahh, the smell of blown Merc... http://www.totalf1.com/forums/index.php?sh...=0entry101650 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nojvnof1 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2006 @ that Top Gear interview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2006 @ that Top Gear interview. not allowed in this thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2006 New Mercedes V8 Significantly More Powerful Mercedes' redesigned V8 engine is an improvement over the initial version, according to McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa. But with his engine expiring in a cloud of smoke at Jerez last Friday, the Spaniard told the local 'Marca' newspaper that the team 'still has a long way to go'. ''I did feel an improvement,'' the 34-year-old confirmed. ''I do believe that we are on the right track.'' Sources have confirmed that the updated engine is significantly more powerful than the previous Mercedes V8 spec, but de la Rosa is cautious when musing about engine reliability. ''In the coming tests, the focus will very much be on collecting much more mileage,'' he said. Like much of the F1 fraternity, McLaren will unfurl at Valencia this week, where Kimi Raikkonen will feature on a four day programme. The Finn said: ''Hopefully we'll be able to complete some more running there.'' paddocktalk.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
realick2002 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2006 i think mclaren are goin to do some real testin in valencia. they got both montoya and kimi for four full days. with two mp4-21's and an extra one with the new livery. Lets all hope it goes well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2006 @ that Top Gear interview. Yep. It perfectly captures Kimi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites