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17 Apr 2001, 04:50 (Ref:81392)
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The Honourable Mallett
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With all the hype surrounding JPM and Ralfie, we appear to have all forgotten something.
Michelin have really got their act together quickly. Considering the technology etc. in today's F1 tyres I think the progress to date is impressive. Well done Mr Bibendum. 
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17 Apr 2001, 06:00 (Ref:81398)
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I actually posted twice somewhere that both Williams and Michelin have been sandbagging. Seems I was right.
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17 Apr 2001, 06:43 (Ref:81400)
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I've been waiting for someone to mention the tyres. I don't think anyone (including me) thought they could lead or win 2 out of the first 4 GP's on merit. You have to think, if they are on the money so far, who is already talking to them for supply next year.
I'm guessing McLaren & BAR will be at the top og the list looking for an advantage over Ferrari & Jordan. It's not over yet - The bridgies wont take this lying down Last edited by Wrex; 17 Apr 2001 at 06:44. |
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17 Apr 2001, 11:09 (Ref:81490)
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The Honourable Mallett
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Oooh, now here's a thought.
What if the Michelins work even better with TC and the Team Willy TC is as good as it was in '92? |
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17 Apr 2001, 13:13 (Ref:81555)
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Well Peter, I hope your thoughts come true, because if this happens we will see a total domination from Sir frank's team.
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17 Apr 2001, 18:41 (Ref:81664)
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Oh god, not again!! (*pained wail of despair*)
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17 Apr 2001, 19:59 (Ref:81691)
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Well Williams domination will make a nice change from red and silver domination...
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17 Apr 2001, 20:10 (Ref:81696)
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I guess someone at Michelin has been doing his homework.
I didn't think that they would win a race this fast, to be honest. No offense to Williams and/ or others. I'm wondering since this will now be a 2 tire manufacturer war if other companies might jump in? I know Good Year has been out for only a short time but they might think that was a mistake. Has anyone heard any rumors? |
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18 Apr 2001, 02:14 (Ref:81816)
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The Honourable Mallett
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In the 80's we had Goodyear, Pirelli and Michelin. The Pirellis were good at qualifying but I don't believe they ever won a race. Ferrari and Renault ran Michelin and they were reasonably successful. However Goodyear really were the most consistent and I think in that period Michelin only won one championship and the was 1979. I could be wrong so maybe my mates in the Historic Forum can help me out here.
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18 Apr 2001, 04:14 (Ref:81832)
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Murray and Martin brought up the subject of teams switching tyres, they were pretty certain it is going to happen, due to Michelins very impressive showing so far. I think they tested tire compounds over 20,000 km, in preparation for this season. It has paid off, and the point about Williams and their TC, combined with ever improving compounds, in the heat of summer, could mean a few wins for sure.
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