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I'd say that Cobalt would look pretty mean with a S2000 bodykit, the Lacetti is extremely boring design-wise in my opinion. GM is developing a new model though, which will be the replacement for both cars.
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The Lacetti will continue to be used in 2008 - that is pretty certain. Then something new (provided Chevrolet continue, and it hasn't been confirmed beyond this year....) will be developed.
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It's a shame if he leaves WTCC because he's a great personality and good promotion for WTCC. But I think a driver change (Fisichella, Liuzzi, Pantano?) at BMW Italy could result in more victories or even a WC title. Zanardi is a good driver but sometimes his Italian temperament is causing crashes.
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I don't think it would. I don't think Fisichella, Liuzzi or Pantano are that good that they will be able to change so quickly from single seaters to touringcars. Häkkinen, Alesi and Monteiro didn't do that either.
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I won't be too dissapointed to see him leave. Yes, it is a fantastic personality and an admirable person, yes it is a great name for the series. But on the other hand in my opinion it is also a driver who lets his emotions take over the wheel way to often and therefor will never be a consistent frontrunner. The Oschersleben incident wasn't the only incident we've seen with him over the last years so to speak.
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Little. He also attempted to drive for Alfa in the final race of the 03 (or 02, do not remember) season in Monza but he destroyed his 156 in qualifying and Monica Sipsz was not impressed enough.
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Fisichella was in ITC 1996 and one of the best Alfa drivers. P6 overall (only Nannini better), gave one victory to Nannini.
Monza was a disaster though. |
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whatsoever with Brilliance China wtcc car? Ready for 2008?
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Provisional 2008 WTCC calendar was announced today...
2 March Brazil Curitiba 6 April Mexico TBA 18 May Spain Valencia 1 June France Pau 15 June Czech Republic Brno 6 July Portugal Estoril 27 July Sweden Anderstop 31 August Germany Oschersleben 21 September Great Britain Brands Hatch 5 October Italy Monza 26 October/2 November Japan Okayama 16 November China Macau |
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The Okayama circuit in Japan is maybe better known as Aida. In the mid-ninethies, the GP of the Pacific was held there. Not a great succes, due to the twistiness of the circuit. For touringcars it might be better though. A few nice corners, the hairpin after the backstraight is very good overtaking opportunity. There are some mickey mousesections as well though, but thats' good for equality.
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Did they do any changes to it since F1 left there? Is it still a privately owned track? I remember it was in the backyard of a wealthy Japanese guy. |
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The calender looks nice! Good to se Estoril instead of Porto.
However I really don´t like Oschersleben, they should do the german run on Sachsenring! |
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I'm in favor of Estoril to. It's safer, witch can as well save al lot of damage, and make the results more likely to be a real resemblance of performance. Add to that the probably better views for spectators, and the fact that no city has to be disrupted for a week or so.
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