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[Giraffe]

"Is that Jarno Trulli? How the bloody hell has he kept his seat?"

I wonder which t'wit he t'wooed???

Thankyou for another great seasons insight into F1 during 2011; we are very privileged here thanks to your efforts, Simon.

Edited by Giraffe, 29 November 2011 - 18:23.

[Phil Rainford]

Hear Hear

Both the photography and the comments have been of the highest standard in 2011


PAR

[Tim Murray]

Thirded. I think it's tremendous that in the middle of his hectic work and travel schedules Simon goes to the trouble of providing us with such excellent entertainment.

Thank you Simon.

[philhitchings]

Simon!!! I just realised... Roll on 2012

[Stephen W]

One of the 37 candidates for a 2012 Renault (sorry, Lotus) drive.

I understand that a talkative Scandewegian rally driver has just been signed so Renault/Lotus/Ben Elton have just the one seat left for the 36 others to squabble over!

[John Ginger]

I think it's tremendous that in the middle of his hectic work and travel schedules Simon goes to the trouble of providing us with such excellent entertainment.

Totally agree, Thank-you very much Simon

[cyrilmac]

Totally agree, Thank-you very much Simon

What they said .

[alansart]

I totally agree with all of the above. One of the highlights of a GP weekend is the arrival of Simon's snaps and comments. They get better every year

Edited by alansart, 29 November 2011 - 11:15.

[Barry Boor]

I wonder why I had EIGHT notifications of Alan's previous post.

[kayemod]

I wonder why I had EIGHT notifications of Alan's previous post.

No idea, but probably for the same reason that I've just had EIGHT notifications of yours.

[Option1]

To add to the above, thanks Simon for some great photos, wonderful captions, and a lovely inside view of the F1 season.

Neil

[Phil Rainford]

I understand that a talkative Scandewegian rally driver has just been signed so Renault/Lotus/Ben Elton have just the one seat left for the 36 others to squabble over!

Well he better get fit and quick


PAR

[Bill Becketts]

Team "Ren-tus" needs focus and direction,and unlike Simon's contribution here, I have not seen any recently and I don't see coming soon with their new signing.

Can I ask all of us to hold hands and wish Robert a quick and full recovery

My Mum used to say "No news is good news" and I loved my Mum.... (But she knew nothing about the hard realities of professional sport)

Then again, I thought Jenson Button would be MURDERED on Lewis's home soil, so let's see what the new season brings.

[glyn parham]

Well he better get fit and quick

Will vodka sales now fall dramatically?

Glyn

[glyn parham]

I must add my name to those who have thanked Simon for another year of superb photos and excellent captions, as ever I have really enjoyed seeing your superb efforts.

Glyn

[mgtd]

As above.
It makes me feel a lot more involved in current EffOne to get the news straight from the horse's mouth as t'wer.
As a non Sky man I'm sure we will all be less informed next year, short of reviving a long-extinct Autosprout subscription.

Thanks a lot Simon.

Stephen

[cjpani]

Simon, thanks for your images & commentary. One of my favorite posts season in and out.
Regards
CJ

[garyfrogeye]

I too would like to thank Simon. The photos are fantastic and the tag lines are hilarious.
I hope to see you in a village hall sometime near the end of January.

[Hamish Robson]

+1 to all of the above - many thanks Simon, looking forward to next year!

[Catalina Park]

Thanks Simon, love your work.

[Altitude]

Excellent photos and captions as always. Looking forward to more next year. Thanks.

[B Squared]

I really enjoy your photos and captions, thanks for taking the time throughout the season.

[Stephen W]

Mr Arron in action last night! Note he isn't wearing those shorts!

[Phil Rainford]

Mr Arron was not one of the 60,000 fans at Milton Keynes today...........he was putting his feet up and having a well deserved rest

A few images of the day






















Umm ..............sorry Mark you can spin your wheels all you like you won't catch him


PAR

[Alan Cox]

Did the 'elfin safety' brigade know about this, Phil? Real live people standing within 6 feet of a moving racing car - questions will be raised in the House!

[Phil Rainford]

Did the 'elfin safety' brigade know about this, Phil? Real live people standing within 6 feet of a moving racing car - questions will be raised in the House!

Not only that Alan ...........but Red Bull manage to convince the Milton Keynes Council to close all the roads on what is probably one of the busiest shopping days of the year


PAR

[Simon Arron]

Mr Arron would like to put it on record that he did not "have his feet up", contrary to a malicious rumour spread by Rainford P, but actually wrote two features and, between times, took Mrs A Xmas shopping (albeit in Brighton rather than Milton Keynes - no Red Bull RB7s visible, although there were a few Skoda Octavia taxis).

Was DC wearing those earplugs in order to block out Jake?

[GeoffR]

[quote: Mr Arron in action last night!
A new Pentax K5 by the looks of things? Love mine!

[Phil Rainford]

Was DC wearing those earplugs in order to block out Jake?

Indeed but Jake found out





PAR

[arttidesco]

How come Mr Newey was not out in MK doing a few donuts in his Goodwood conquering Jag ?

[Simon Arron]

A Pentax K-5 by the looks of things? Love mine!

Indeed so, Geoff. I've been using it for a year or so now, but still haven't experimented with about half the available menus...

[E1pix]

I agree with the above... Thanks, Simon for giving us an "armchair credential" look into your lovely trackside imagery. As a Newbie here this year, yours has been a viewing highlight of this entire Forum for my eyes.

Well Done!

[Alan Cox]

I'm sure that customers of Lloyds Banking Group will be delighted to learn how successful (or not) their investment in Virgin Racing has been. I expect that will have been enough to seal record bonuses for all those involved:
http://www.independe...ds-6275910.html

[kayemod]

I'm sure that customers of Lloyds Banking Group will be delighted to learn how successful (or not) their investment in Virgin Racing has been. I expect that will have been enough to seal record bonuses for all those involved:
http://www.independe...ds-6275910.html

That Nick Wirth has a lot to answer for.

[Phil Rainford]

£17.6 million

How much does it cost to construct an actual wind tunnel ?


PAR

[kayemod]

£17.6 million

How much does it cost to construct an actual wind tunnel ?


PAR

The one all those years ago at Specialised Mouldings was probably built for less than McLaren's weekly catering bill.

[Giraffe]

How come Mr Newey was not out in MK doing a few donuts in his Goodwood conquering Jag ?

The one he had in the wind tunnel at Red Bull? The unfair advantage.......

[phil1993]

I guess Mr. Arron will be delighted in hearing that someone has realised that there is no longer a use for Sebastien Buemi

[eldougo]

For those that don.t know WHO is JAKE when he is home.

[Simon Arron]

For those that don.t know who is Jake?

Jake Humphrey, BBC TV's F1 anchor.

[Catalina Park]

For a second there I thought you said "anchor"

[PSB]

To add to the above, thanks Simon for some great photos, wonderful captions, and a lovely inside view of the F1 season.

Neil

Thanks a lot, Mr. Arron!

[D.M.N.]

Great photos as usual Simon, look forward to more in 2012.

[sterling49]

Thank you for the photos Simon, how are the old airmiles doing?

[Frank S]

As a certified appreciator of the phenomenon that is TNF, I add my thanks to Mr Arron in particular. His work makes me feel good.