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Episode 235 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Doug Patterson

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOpenPaddock.net Podcast – Episode #235 for Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 IndyCar Double file restarts dropped for rest of season Texas Review More downforce than last year flaming Marco out early Wilson/Bourdais (lap 121) come together… probably Bourdais’ fault Huertas loops it in pit lane on the yellow RHR’s woes continue with oil pressure problems (lap 138) (lap 182) Ed passes Power for the lead as Will suffers understeer and lapped traffic. Last pit stop and Power incurs pit speed violation which leaves Ed +12s…

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F1 – Mercedes GP Statement on Appeal

Shaun

Below is the statement released by Mercedes GP in regards to their withdraw of an appeal lodged against the FiA over the events that occurred during the end of the Monaco GP. While I believe the penalty was ridiculous given the track conditions were contrary to how the regulation was supposed to work, I do appreciate the FiA admitting that this regulation was untested and that they could see how the reg could be interpreted the way it was. On the final lap of the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix, MERCEDES…

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F1 – Monster to Sponsor Mercedes GP Drivers

Shaun

It would appear that Red Bull is no longer the only kid on the energy drink block as Monster has announced a deal that will see them sponsor Mercedes GP. Monster has global reach in terms of motorsport and sponsors the likes of Ken Block, Ricky Carmichael, and scores of other motorcross drivers. It only makes sense that the drink company would now make their presence known in the realm of F1 to further that global success. Below is the brief press release on the deal: On the day of…

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F1 – Bahrain Review and Some Thoughts

Shaun

The first race of the 2010 world championship has come and gone and everybody can be happy that the natural order has been restored. However the most anticipated season in F1 history continued to display the same gremlins that the FiA just can’t shake. Fernando Alonso would eventually take victory after Sebastian Vettel hit engine trouble (spark plug) in the closing stages. Fernando is the second straight full time Ferrari driver to win on his debut. The Maranello based squad put on an impressive debut with a 1-2 finish as…

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F1 – Rosberg Would Welcome Schumi

Shaun

As speculation about a Schumacher return picks up steam, the man forgotten in all of this finally speaks. Nico Rosberg left Williams F1 in pursuit of a winning team and a championship. That was of course until the greatest F1 pilot in history started stirring the pot. Not all is bitter in the Mercedes garage however. Rosberg has been recently quoted as saying he would welcome Michael Schumacher to the german marquee’s team and would gladly share a seat with the seven times champion. Rosberg was quoted as saying to…

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