Abu-Dhabi, Part II, the race meeting and the return of the orange army

Piglet · 30 Oct 2009, 06:58 (Ref:2572363)

Free practice starts today, so time for a new thread

Can we keep this for Marshal type discussions and not just for discussion on the GP generally please, general GP discussion ought to go in the F1 forum as usual.

So....let the marshals spotting begin

ZombieSheep · 30 Oct 2009, 10:08 (Ref:2572424)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piglet

So....let the marshals spotting begin

Just saw this posted on Twitter (I'm @ZombieSheep if there are any other twitterers on here, by the way)

http://twitpic.com/nhr0c

Anyone recognise anyone?

Burnsie · 30 Oct 2009, 10:12 (Ref:2572427)

Very positive comments from David Croft and Anthony Davidson during Free Practice 1 on BBC, saying that the "best marshals in the world" have come to Abu Dhabi to ensure that everything goes well this weekend.

Haven't managed to spot anyone yet though, but I'm getting distracted by the tall shiny buildings

Bodysnatcher · 30 Oct 2009, 10:17 (Ref:2572430)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZombieSheep

Just saw this posted on Twitter (I'm @ZombieSheep if there are any other twitterers on here, by the way)

http://twitpic.com/nhr0c

Anyone recognise anyone?

given that most are Filipinas, I'd suggest they don't come from the UK.
Off to the left are some medics..don't recognise any.

ZombieSheep · 30 Oct 2009, 10:21 (Ref:2572435)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodysnatcher

given that most are Filipinas, I'd suggest they don't come from the UK.
Off to the left are some medics..don't recognise any.

I guess that'll teach me to actually look properly at the picture before I post it...

Piglet · 30 Oct 2009, 13:01 (Ref:2572485)

Another Times article here http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle6896007.ece

Things of note....the place does look stunning and I am seriously envious of anyone who is getting to experience it (even though I don't do heat!). Bernie (79) is wearing a slipper as he has gout

BUT he has a 30 year old girlfriend to presumably make it all better

[obvious joke] So attractive 30 year old girlie, what do you see in the old, short billionaire

Greem · 30 Oct 2009, 13:10 (Ref:2572497)

Just watching FP2 on the BBC website... am puzzled - why was there a lazily waved green flag at the start/finish line for a few minutes after the session started? I couldn't see a yellow anywhere immediately before that.

bludvl_x19 · 30 Oct 2009, 13:13 (Ref:2572499)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greem

Just watching FP2 on the BBC website... am puzzled - why was there a lazily waved green flag at the start/finish line for a few minutes after the session started? I couldn't see a yellow anywhere immediately before that.

At the circuit I start at, we wave a green from pit open, until the first cars start to pass the control line at the beginning of a practice or qualy session. Could be for that reason...

Burnsie · 30 Oct 2009, 13:18 (Ref:2572503)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bludvl_x19

At the circuit I start at, we wave a green from pit open, until the first cars start to pass the control line at the beginning of a practice or qualy session. Could be for that reason...

It's to give the drivers an indication of where the flag posts are located. The light-boards (or whatever they're called) were also flashing green for a while.

Burnsie · 30 Oct 2009, 13:40 (Ref:2572513)

Did I spy someone wearing black Silverstone overalls where Kubica pulled off?

Greem · 30 Oct 2009, 13:51 (Ref:2572521)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnsie

It's to give the drivers an indication of where the flag posts are located. The light-boards (or whatever they're called) were also flashing green for a while.

Hrm... I didn't see them anywhere else though (which is why I mentioned it).

Time for an optician's appointment then!

pauln · 30 Oct 2009, 14:20 (Ref:2572542)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnsie

Did I spy someone wearing black Silverstone overalls where Kubica pulled off?

I thought I saw at least one pair, yes. The camera didn't linger long enough to try to identify the wearer, unfortunately.

gachjoel · 30 Oct 2009, 17:25 (Ref:2572625)

Post 28, last straight before the final bend, on forward post, got cars approx 5 inches from the barrier, so still got plenty of room to play with.
Cheevys sound awesome and look well lush
we managed to have a 5 minute natter with jake humphries this morning whilst he was passing. nice chap
looking forward tomorrow for another day of fun with a good bunch of lads on post

Happy Snapper · 30 Oct 2009, 17:32 (Ref:2572626)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piglet

Another Times article here http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle6896007.ece

Things of note....the place does look stunning and I am seriously envious of anyone who is getting to experience it (even though I don't do heat!). Bernie (79) is wearing a slipper as he has gout

BUT he has a 30 year old girlfriend to presumably make it all better

[obvious joke] So attractive 30 year old girlie, what do you see in the old, short billionaire

The answer is in the question dearest wife "billionaire" may be the slipper is from Ari stamping on his foot the other week!

gravel_monkey · 31 Oct 2009, 01:09 (Ref:2572793)

guys, without been biased, they say best in the worlds because its true, you are the lucky guys who got picked to go this time, remember you have been choson not only from the uk but the whole world who participate. just do what you always do each weekend while in the uk and no one can say a bad word about you all. enjoy yourselves and stay safe. iam writin this with grindin teeth as iam jealous but theres always next year and hopefully korea.

Piglet · 31 Oct 2009, 10:44 (Ref:2572902)

Well done that man who got "us" a mention on the red button coverage just now. I think it was James from Leicestershire but I was just leaving the room as it came on!

m1fcf · 31 Oct 2009, 11:35 (Ref:2572926)

and bonus points for the correction from just 'the guys' doing the marshalling to 'everyone'

Piglet · 31 Oct 2009, 13:39 (Ref:2572949)

I don't ever object to the phrase "guys", to me it's an easy generic term so I don't get too excited about it.

The marshals we went to Kovi's car seemed to be wearing all black - not BoB's I don't think so were the issued overalls black? I'd assumed that they would be a lighter colour for heat and dusk reasons?

Bodysnatcher · 31 Oct 2009, 13:47 (Ref:2572953)

Looked like BeeJ in black, from MP18? going to Kovi but the rest in grey, which was going to be the supplied overall colour (Ethiad airlines main colours)

(if it was'nt beej, then it was someone who's nicked his 'tach)

Piglet · 31 Oct 2009, 13:59 (Ref:2572959)

Weren't they all in black?

I don't know whether it's our high quality TV or my eyes that need testing?

Piglet · 31 Oct 2009, 14:02 (Ref:2572960)

Not quite a spotted but that should have been Rod Marshment chequered flagging there!

Hepatic · 31 Oct 2009, 14:40 (Ref:2572992)

sure one pair was black and the others were a dark grey. not spotted the infamous Mr Kelly yet

picking a race time of dusk is inspired tho, the place looks fantastic and everyone who got to go should be proud of being picked for such a fantastic facility.

Steve Tarrant · 31 Oct 2009, 15:37 (Ref:2573012)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piglet

Weren't they all in black?

I don't know whether it's our high quality TV or my eyes that need testing?

Yes, the picture that BJ posted on Facebook showed him in supplied black overalls. But saw others were wearing orange so presume supply problems didn't resolve themselves for all.

Tal Aras · 31 Oct 2009, 16:47 (Ref:2573050)

Look to be a couple of Marshals behind catch fencing in the pit lane tunnel exit.

Shelagh · 31 Oct 2009, 18:05 (Ref:2573091)

Noted the changed reference from "guys" - but like Piglet says, I'm one of the "guys" so no offence.

Just nice to hear reference made to UK marshals - so who is going to make it for a live (or recorded) interview????

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Abu-Dhabi Trip???	Brian Mac	Marshals Forum	869	30 Oct 2009 06:55
Abu Dhabi onboard footage	jab	Formula One	75	29 Oct 2009 18:24
Abu Dhabi to become twilight race	jab	Formula One	27	31 Aug 2009 15:03
Will Abu Dhabi be ready on time?	duke_toaster	Formula One	37	10 Apr 2009 16:41