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27 Apr 2006, 10:14 (Ref:1596111)
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Just Bit Of Fun: What do F1 drivers drive of track
If anyone has any idea or suggestions post.
Im aware that they are provied cars by the teams they drive for. but i can't really imagine Ralf Schumacher being givin a Toyata Yaris to drive. |
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27 Apr 2006, 10:34 (Ref:1596125)
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Ralf Schumacher actually bought a black Yaris while on a Toyota factory visit. Press stunt most likely, but he still drove it away.
 All the factory drivers woft around in their paymasters marque near the track but I expect most of the top drivers have jealousy enducing private collections. I know Micheal Schumacher has some rare cars, a Bugatti EB110 is the only one I can remember though. Coulthard owns a McLaren SLR and has been trying to buy a Mercedes gullwing for a while now... funny how Irvine already owns one. |
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27 Apr 2006, 10:48 (Ref:1596131)
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[QUOTE=Silk Cut Jaguar]Ralf Schumacher actually bought a black Yaris while on a Toyota factory visit. Press stunt most likely, but he still drove it away.
Oh ok, just doesn't strike me as a car he would drive. but i suppose the simpler the car the less you get noticed |
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27 Apr 2006, 11:02 (Ref:1596144)
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Well Coulthard blats around Monaco in a Smart Coupe. Maybe racing in F1 for a living stops them from over compensating on public roads...
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27 Apr 2006, 11:11 (Ref:1596148)
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i wonder what the insurance is like
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27 Apr 2006, 11:21 (Ref:1596155)
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DC also drives a Pagoda Roof Mercedes SL!
Michael Schumacher drives a Fiat 500 Abarth |
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27 Apr 2006, 11:24 (Ref:1596156)
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Ide and Sato drive around in 4 year old Honda Civics. It's not as bad as you think - they have just had a nice re-spray.
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27 Apr 2006, 11:29 (Ref:1596159)
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The Red Bull drivers have just been given Maseratis - DC may also still have the twin engined A class MB gave him & Mika
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27 Apr 2006, 11:42 (Ref:1596165)
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In an interesting diversion, I'm told Honda decided a nice new Accord wasn't the right thing to give Jenson. Instead, he's got a 12 year old Fiat Uno. It's too slow, got rubbish tyres, and blows up every other weekend.
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27 Apr 2006, 12:02 (Ref:1596176)
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What do F1 drivers drive off track?
Most of them seem to drive their F1 cars off track at some point every other weekend
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27 Apr 2006, 12:41 (Ref:1596201)
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It seems daft that they drive soom random crap cars of the track. When there driving for the best looks lik schummi and coulthard have the best of the bunch
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27 Apr 2006, 12:50 (Ref:1596205)
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actual just found
an image of Coulthard with his Maseratis http://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/2006/april/24/9835.asp Last edited by marzF1rocks; 27 Apr 2006 at 12:52. |
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27 Apr 2006, 13:02 (Ref:1596214)
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IIRC Button has an NSX, Schuey an F550/F575.
A while back Hakkinen bought himself a Ferrari as a world champion present. Apprently he had to take it back. Montoya had an M5 at BMW, Webber had a 330ci before BMW, and Pizzonia had a rolling good time behind the wheel of an S-Type R while at Jag. |
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27 Apr 2006, 14:11 (Ref:1596263)
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doesn't MS also have the first production enzo? believe i heard that
Honestly I would hope that RB and JB both are sporting NSX's I still think they are one of the sexier cars out there |
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27 Apr 2006, 15:07 (Ref:1596295)
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I understand Michael's "company car" is a Maserati.
Naturally, he's got a few more of his own. Though perhaps not as many as Mr Irvine. |
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27 Apr 2006, 17:58 (Ref:1596412)
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found pic of jenson with Nsx.
could have picked a better colour http://www.hoot-uk.com/content/news/...7062003-1.html |
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27 Apr 2006, 19:42 (Ref:1596499)
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A few years back I saw MS arrive at Silverstone in an Alfa Romeo, as they would not have their own cars following them around the world the drivers probably get something from a local dealer for each race weekend.
I noticed at Silverstone that each Red Bull & STR driver had their own RB motorhome. As Red Bull don't make cars perhaps DC and co. can drive what they like, interesting thought..... ! What energy drink the other drivers keep in the fridge? |
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27 Apr 2006, 20:06 (Ref:1596515)
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MSchumacher also has a Bugatti EB110 .. or at least he had .. don't know if he still owns it
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27 Apr 2006, 20:24 (Ref:1596527)
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not really on point but it seams RS has had trouble getting used to his Toyota drives. story here
i guess this means he only drives cars with internal rear view cameras built in
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27 Apr 2006, 21:06 (Ref:1596542)
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On monday I was at parked outside the gates of Silverstone waiting for someone and Jenson drove past in a red NSX. Two minutes later Anthony Davidson drove past in a Civic!
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27 Apr 2006, 22:03 (Ref:1596574)
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28 Apr 2006, 00:39 (Ref:1596630)
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I would say the Toyota guys would have pretty open access to the Lexus stable.
I know Webber has been driving an M5 since the new model was launched. There was a story around Aus GP time regarding Michael leaving his Quattroporte parked at the hotel and getting around town in a humble rented Toyota Tarago - to keep out of the limelight as much as possible. |
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28 Apr 2006, 00:46 (Ref:1596633)
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Do the Williams boys drive Sierra Cosworth's?
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28 Apr 2006, 04:28 (Ref:1596680)
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28 Apr 2006, 05:00 (Ref:1596686)
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I remember seeing that video of Pizzonia trying to impress a ride-along in a green S-type. He takes it too hot into the first corner and rolls it in the sand, or on the tyre wall. What an embarrassment! |
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