Lorin Despiegelaere commented on the post, Ferrari engine director Marmorini leaves team 8 years, 6 months ago
I think the fact that their factory is located in Italy also has something to do with it. It might take more to get someone from the UK to move their entire family to Italy…
Lorin Despiegelaere commented on the post, Ecclestone offers millions to end bribe trial 8 years, 6 months ago
Hadn’t seen the earlier comment. My bad!
Lorin Despiegelaere commented on the post, Ecclestone offers millions to end bribe trial 8 years, 6 months ago
Bernie says: “Think before you bribe!”
Lorin Despiegelaere commented on the post, Genii sell stake in Lotus to new Russian sponsors 9 years ago
I think that by now it is well established that the rules have no “spirit” whatsoever. Anything that isn’t explicitly illegal is legal.
Lorin Despiegelaere commented on the post, Singapore Sling change to cut lap times by a second 9 years, 4 months ago
Turns out it’s actually:
“The regulations state that the distance of a Formula One race is the least number of laps exceeding 305 kilometres.
The only exception to this rule is the Monaco Grand Prix, where […]
Lorin Despiegelaere commented on the post, Singapore Sling change to cut lap times by a second 9 years, 4 months ago
It is stated in the rules that a grand prix must be the number of laps that makes the total length of the race 300 kilometres long, plus one extra lap (I think).
Lorin Despiegelaere commented on the post, Supermarket boss tipped as Ecclestone successor 9 years, 10 months ago
That Taki Inoue piece is hilarious!
Lorin Despiegelaere commented on the post, Sebastian Vettel wins the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix 9 years, 10 months ago
I wouldn’t say he “asked” for team orders at all. He demanded his team to take care of his business for him, using an extremely condescending tone. Not a good look for him!
Lorin Despiegelaere commented on the post, "The Art of War" by Adam Parr reviewed 10 years ago
I got this as a christmas present, and I live in Belgium. You can just grab a copy off Amazon :)
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