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I did see something about it in The Sun, I have to say I really can't see it happening, but....

It probably is a hoax but in a way I can also see it being true...he's a lawyer by trade, course he's into kinky stuff - they all are!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7324236.stm

"Motorsport boss Max Mosley has been advised not to travel to this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in the wake of allegations about his private life.

"Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone told the Times the Bahraini royal family "wouldn't like" the president of governing body the FIA to attend."

Regardless of whether it's true or not, surely his position is now untenable?

I think he should do the decent thing. If he's into kinky stuff that's fine, but for him to be seen engaging in *that* sort of kinky fantasy it just brings F1 into even more disrepute. So much for him trying to stamp out racism!

well what a supprise

look who is the first person to Support old Max.

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=34537

Why am I not surprised

Hi there, only just found this group and threads; anyone mind if I ask a question?

What is the reasoning behind the current qualifying format, a knock-out system over three rounds? This might favour the stronger teams, I don't know for sure. However, it does rule out the possibility of one (?minor) driver putting in a stunning lap time just before the end of the single qualifying session, thus upsetting the assumed grid layout and causing the other teams to rethink tactics. I think Barrichello did this a few seasons back.

Any thoughts welcome, cheers.

I think it allows the slower teams to add more fuel to their cars, thus allowing them to go further into the race before needing to pit.

I think I get it. The teams in the last round have to start the race with the fuel they have left after finishing qualifying. Thus have the disadvantage of having to pit sooner in the race. Is that it?

Since wet races seem to be more entertaining, my other half suggested "trackside sprinklers to randomly spray water onto the tarmac, to add interest"? Could be a bit tricky in Monaco, though.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/7534890.stm

"Schumacher crash stuns car dealer

"A Kent car dealer who was sent flying when a van struck a barrier was shocked to discover the driver was the German ex-Formula 1 ace, Michael Schumacher."

No doubt Ferrari will be taking the car dealer to court and demanding all his points be deducted for next season.