-Formula 1 - Season 2012 -

[genius83]

@MoizIrfan
Thanks for the compliments but I can't do it with out you guys encouragement.

[Born2Race]

Attaboy @Genius83! Great work in maintaining this thread and now time to make a new one for the 2013 season! (Y)

[genius83]

Senna - "Vettel didn't see me'
Bruno Senna said that Sebastian Vettel could not have seen him after the pair collided at the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Vettel was able to continue, finishing sixth to clinch his third world title, but Senna's afternoon ended there and then.

Webber hails 'very very special' Vettel
Mark Webber hailed his team-mate Sebastian Vettel's third successive world title by saying his success had put him in a "a club on his own".

Hamilton disappointed with Hulkenberg
Lewis Hamilton said he was disappointed with Nico Hulkenberg after a clash with the German forced him to retire from his final race for McLaren.

Vettel: This is just unbelievable
Sebastian Vettel admitted it was an unbelievable feeling to secure a third F1 title in succession after a dramatic season finale at Interlagos.

Disappointing end to season for Williams
Despite featuring in the incident that almost swung the world championship to Fernando Alonso, Williams F1 ultimately saw the 2012 season that promised so much after their victory in Barcelona end with a crushing double retirement in the season finale at Interlagos in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

[zia1288]

Congrats to a well deserved Championship. But for me its still ALO It's just epic how he dragged and dragged the slow Ferrari around 20 circuits and took it to this point. I hope there are more competitive cars in next season, as RBR was simply faster than the rest of cars except on Mclaren on few circuits.

[Born2Race]

[Blackeye117]

Congrats to a well deserved Championship. But for me its still ALO It's just epic how he dragged and dragged the slow Ferrari around 20 circuits and took it to this point. I hope there are more competitive cars in next season, as RBR was simply faster than the rest of cars except on Mclaren on few circuits.

Thats Why I Said I miss Rory Byrne For Ferrari . But Still Lets Hope That Ferrari Gets a Faster CAr ,

achtually what i want to see is equally fast cars from Ferrari Mclaren Redbull lotus And Merc and then let the drivers show what they are made of ,i hope its the case next season

[genius83]

Hulkenberg had the pace to win - Fernley
Force India deputy team principal Robert Fernley says Nico Hulkenberg "had the pace to win" the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Ferrari 'fought all the way to the bitter end'
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said he is "proud" of Ferrari for fighting "all the way to the bitter end" in the drivers' championship.

A quiet farewell for HRT
While the media clustered around Sebastian Vettel in the aftermath of the Brazilian Grand Prix, the HRT team quietly started to pack up for what most believe will be the last time.

Fifth still a 'super result' for Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg described fifth place in the Brazilian Grand Prix as "a super result" despite leading the race at one stage.

Echoes of 2006 for Schumacher
Michael Schumacher said that he had memories of 2006 when an early race puncture struck at the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Hamilton 'quite numb' after final race for McLaren
Lewis Hamilton said that he was feeling "quite numb" after his final race as a McLaren driver ended with retirement from the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Massa 'very emotional' with home podium
Felipe Massa admitted it was "very emotional" for him to stand on the podium at his home race as he finished third in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Alonso deserved title - Domenicali
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali believes Fernando Alonso deserved the championship this year and admitted losing it at the last race "hurts a lot".

Button wins 'craziest race I've ever been in'
Jenson Button described the Brazilian Grand Prix as "probably the craziest race I've ever been in" as he won the final race of 2012.

'It couldn't have been more stressful' - Horner
Christian Horner said he could not have had a more stressful race than the Brazilian Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel became a triple world champion in dramatic style at Interlagos.

'I gained respect' - Alonso
Fernando Alonso said he is "proud" of both himself and Ferrari and said he gained "so much respect from everybody" for taking the championship battle down to the final race.

[NakedTruth]

We will come back again boys, we will come back again.

[zia1288]

Changed my avatar after 3 years as a tribute

[undertaker70007]

To me, Lewis is the Champ...!! He's had had a very fast car but the worst of luck in this season.
He didn't get to score in three races where he was leading the race from the front.
Like in Singapore, abu dhabi and brasil. Also he crashed with maldonado and massa is in two races where he was in a very good point scoring range. Ahhhh.... That's what saddens me. He had the car, he had the ability but the car reliabilty issues and the grim luck factor robbed him of the title.
GOOOD LUCK 4 NEXT YAER HAMMMYY!!!!!

[genius83]

Vettel plays down 'dirty tricks' comments
After winning the 2012 F1 world championship with sixth place in the Brazil Grand Prix at Interlagos, Sebastian Vettel's reference to the 'dirty tricks' of his rivals seemed like a sharp rebuke at the tactics of his chief rivals for the title, Ferrari and their lead driver Fernando Alonso.

Double finish for HRT in last ever race?
F1 2012 drew to a close with both HRTs finishing for the ninth time this season; the best possible result in what may well turn out to be the team's last ever race.

'Vettel overcame the odds'
While Sebastian Vettel took his third consecutive in a thrilling race at Interlagos, fans around the world continue to debate who would have been the most worthy victor.

Vergne ends rookie year in points
Jean-Eric Vergne picked his way through the chaos to take a well-deserved eighth place for Toro Rosso in a dramatic season finale at Interlagos.

Marussia encouraged despite disappointment
Team boss John Booth said Marussia had plenty to be encouraged by from the 2012 F1 season despite losing tenth place in the constructors' championship in the final race of the year.

Vergne ends rookie year in points
Jean-Eric Vergne picked his way through the chaos to take a well-deserved eighth place for Toro Rosso in a dramatic season finale at Interlagos.

Shattering end to di Resta's eventful race
Force India's Paul di Resta certainly a turbulent time of it in the 2012 F1 Grand Prix of Brazil, with the weather playing havoc with his race strategy and sending him for a spin on more than one occasion.

Kaltenborn: We can be proud of 2012
Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn insisted that the Swiss-based outfit can be proud of its achievements in the 2012 F1 season despite failing to beat Merceded to fifth place in the constructors' championship.

Grosjean hopes for better days to come
Romain Grosjean said he is hoping for better days to come after his 2012 F1 campaign ended in disappointment in Brazil.

Button: Tyre strategy was very tricky to call
Jenson Button has admitted the decision to stay out on slicks in the first quarter of the Brazilian Grand Prix was very touch and go and that he was in constant contact with the pit wall in order to try and make the right choice.

Raikkonen: That worked back in 2001...Kimi Raikkonen insisted that he knew where he was going when he took a little trip outside the circuit during the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Vettel: 'Everything that could go wrong, did'
Sebastian Vettel might be waking up on Monday as a triple world champion, but he'll know all too well that the season could have ended very differently for him during the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo.

Alonso: This was my best season ever
He may have missed out on the title, but despite that, Fernando Alonso still regards this season as the best of his career.

Horner feared race-ending damage
Christian Horner revealed that he thought Sebastian Vettel had sustained race-ending damage in his first lap clash with Bruno Senna at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

[aref]

For me, the champion is Vettel...
Do you know why??
BECAUSE HE IS THE CHAMPION!!

[NakedTruth]

My condition was just like Massa's. Wet eyes and tears.

[m_waqas]

Vettel you ugly. congrats

but no seriously, being ALO's fan i m very reasonable person and understand that VET deserved to win. ALO too deserved it but that wasn't his day. Hard luck.

I am happy for you guys who are happy because of VET becoming champion 3rd time, specially Genius83 boy. superb work on this thread steve. awesome. keep it up.

ab to treat ho hee jaye.

i missed Kimi Raikkonen's detour to other part of circuit. i want to see that how did he join back on track where actual racing was going on?

PS: ALO should've won

[Blackeye117]

Lol Paula You Missed The Moment Of The Year hahahhahaha lolz even i m writing about it laughing Lol ohh kimi .... he turned back from where he came and then went of to the circuit hahahahah :d ohhh kimi kimi

[NakedTruth]

haha

That was the most dumbshit moment of F1 in whole.

Kimi 'oh, I'll take a detour'.

Gate ' no, you wont'.

Kimi 'o damn it'.

Spin the car, get outa here!.

Nearly lost his nose!.

[Blackeye117]

^ It Worked For Me In 2001 The Gate Was Closed This Time

[genius83]

Maldonado and Bottas confirmed for Williams
Williams has confirmed Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas will be its drivers for the 2013 Formula One season.

Senna saw Bottas announcement comingBruno Senna said he was not surprised to find out he will be replaced by Valtteri Bottas at Williams next year, but insists he has no hard feelings towards the team and will announce his plans for 2013 soon.

Horner - Repeated success makes you unpopular
As Red Bull wound down another successful season with a press day at its Milton Keynes base, team principal Christian Horner paid tribute to world champion Sebastian Vettel and the way he had handled everything that was thrown at him during the season.

Vettel- 'Alonso's one of the best'
Sebastian Vettel says he respects Fernando Alonso "for the fact that he's fighting" right to the end of the championship.

Newey is Red Bull's 'beacon' - Webber
Mark Webber has described Adrian Newey as "a big beacon" for Red Bull after its third consecutive double world championship.

McLaren weaker without Hamilton - Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes McLaren will be a weaker team without Lewis Hamilton next year.

Car the only weak point - Domenicali
Stefano Domenicali says the car was the only weak point in Ferrari's championship challenge this year after Fernando Alonso lost out at the final race of the season.

Hamilton set for Mercedes contact
Lewis Hamilton says he will be able to speak to Mercedes before his McLaren contract expires at the end of the year.

McLaren rues lost points
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh says McLaren has to capitalise on point-scoring opportunities better in 2013.

Bottas: This is incredible
Valtteri Bottas has said he will fulfil a 'life-long dream' in 2013 following news he will step up and race with Williams.

Button: It will be close in 2013 too
McLaren's Jenson Button has predicted F1 will remain just as close next season given the relative stability with the rules.

Glock: Vergne destroyed my race, cost us dear
Marussia's Timo Glock has urged his team to stay strong and motivated despite the bitter disappointment in Brazil.

Whitmarsh 'very sad' to lose Hamilton
Martin Whitmarsh admitted that he felt "very sad" at the end of the Brazilian Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton's final race for McLaren.

Williams on target with 2013 car
The Williams F1 team is 'on target' with the design of its 2013 F1 challenger, chief operations engineer, Mark Gillan has confirmed.

Latest F1 2013 driver line-up
18 drivers so far announced for F1 2013, leaving just 6 seats still to be officially confirmed, assuming HRT continues...

Confirmed 2013 F1 drivers:

Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull-Renault
(Confirmed for 2013 and 2014, but there are performance clauses)
Mark Webber Australia Red Bull-Renault
(Deal expires at end of 2013)

Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari-Ferrari
(Confirmed for 2013, with options for 2014 and beyond?)
Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari-Ferrari
(Deal expires at end of 2013)

Jenson Button Britain McLaren-Mercedes
(Signed 'multi-year deal' in October 2011)
Sergio Perez Mexico McLaren-Mercedes
(Signed 'multi-year deal' in October 2012)

Kimi Raikkonen Finland Lotus-Renault
(Signed two year deal in November 2011, second year was an option)

Lewis Hamilton Britain Mercedes-Mercedes
(Deal expires at end of 2015)
Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes-Mercedes
(Signed 'multi-year deal' in November 2011)

Nico Hulkenberg Germany Sauber-Ferrari
(Signed deal for 2013, contract length not announced)
Esteban Gutierrez Mexico Sauber-Ferrari
(Signed deal for 2013, contract length not announced)
Robin Frijns Netherlands Sauber-Ferrari
(Signed test and reserve driver deal for 2013)

Pastor Maldonado Venezuela Williams-Renault
(Signed deal for 2013, contract length not announced)
Valtteri Bottas Finland Williams-Renault
(Signed deal for 2013, contract length not announced)

Daniel Ricciardo Australia Toro Rosso-Ferrari
(Signed deal for 2013, contract length not announced)
Jean-Eric Vergne France Toro Rosso-Ferrari
(Signed deal for 2013, contract length not announced)

Charles Pic French Caterham-Renault
(Signed 'multi-year deal' in November 2012)

Timo Glock Germany Marussia-Cosworth
(Signed new 'long term deal' in July 2011)

Pedro de la Rosa Spain HRT-Cosworth
(Deal expires at end of 2013, although future of team is currently uncertain)

Michael Schumacher Germany Retirement

Likely candidates for remaining seats...

Romain Grosjean French Lotus-Renault

Paul di Resta Britain Force India-Mercedes
Jules Bianchi French Force India-Mercedes
Adrian Sutil German Force India-Mercedes

Max Chilton Britain Marussia-Cosworth

Heikki Kovalainen Finland Caterham-Renault
Vitaly Petrov Russia Caterham-Renault
Rubens Barrichello Brazil Caterham-Renault

Narain Karthikeyan India HRT-Cosworth

Jaime Alguersuari Spain In talks with 'several midfield teams'
Kamui Kobayashi Japan Future unknown
Bruno Senna Brazil Future unknown

Di Montezemolo: We can’t afford a slow start
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo insists that the team can't afford a slow start again in the 2013 F1 season if it wants to emerge victorious in the title race.

Horner: Abu Dhabi the crucial moment
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has said he feels the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the key race that helped Sebastian Vettel secure a third F1 title in 2012.

McLaren 'need to take chances' in 2013
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh says the team needs to take its chances next season after reflecting on the amount of points that were lost over the course of 2012.

Horner: McLaren weaker without Hamilton
Christian Horner says McLaren is now a weaker team after the loss of Lewis Hamilton to Mercedes for the 2013 F1 season.

Three-time champ looks to the future
Any driver working his way up the motor sports career ladder has a succession of landmarks that he or she will be aiming for. The ultimate ambition for many is to be F1 world champion. But what do you do when you've not only met that ambition, but exceeded it and gone further than you ever imagined? What's next?

Donations roll in for Kobayashi
Kamui Kobayashi has thanked those fans who have already backed his campaign online to help secure backing for the 2013 F1 season.

De la Rosa saddened by HRT demise
Pedro de la Rosa has admitted he is saddened by the apparently inevitable demise of the HRT team.

Vettel takes Fastest Lap Award
As well as clinching the 2012 F1 title, Sebastian Vettel had also earned the DHL Fastest Lap Award, handed out each season to the driver who sets the most fastest laps over the course of a season.

[aref]

So Alonso is pushing Ferrari to lodge a protest against Vettel to take his championship away. That's just pathetic.

Vettel has won. Accept that people!!
But tbh, now it really doesn't matter if Alonso wanna "win" championship like that.

[zia1288]

So Alonso is pushing Ferrari to lodge a protest against Vettel to take his championship away. That's just pathetic.

Vettel has won. Accept that people!!
But tbh, now it really doesn't matter if Alonso wanna "win" championship like that.

Did I miss any news?