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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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Horrible season

This is just a terrible season, and it isn't going to get any better. Everytime i see Mclaren lose or have a DNF or an engine failure, i cant help but think of all the money wasted on the technology centre, instead of R & D for the cars. Ron Dennis has to get his head out of his ***.


5 points, thats all we have as a constructor
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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Yeah, the last major downturn of McLaren's fortune was concurrent with the F1 road car project. I think once the technology center is up and running things will turn around.

At least BAR almost took the fight to Ferrari last weekend.

At least Mercedes is doing well in the DTM - and as a bonus to a C-class sedan owner, they're racing your car, Chris!
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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I stopped watching F1.. i can't take it anymore..

sad season..
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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Maybe we've got it wrong and F1 is really more about looking good than finishing well.
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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At least Mercedes is doing well in the DTM - and as a bonus to a C-class sedan owner, they're racing your car, Chris!

he he, yeah thats why i wanted to find out if they showed it on tv, watching the CLK's was cool, but watching my car is even better!!!
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Old May 4, 2004 | 01:55 AM
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I stopped watching F1.. i can't take it anymore..

sad season..
I know how you feel -- I've sort of lost interest in F1 this season.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by lars
Maybe we've got it wrong and F1 is really more about looking good than finishing well.
I don't think this is far from the truth...
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Old May 30, 2004 | 11:25 AM
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A weekend of blown engines. One in qualifying and both in the race. And the trend continues. There is no end in sight.
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Well, they fired the head of the engine department Werner Laurenz.. Doubt that'll bring quick success though. Problem is/was he couldnt get along with Illien who he was supposed to work with.
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