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[Richard.John]

No F1 till next week.

[Roddie]

Who won today? As I didn't get to see it.

Rossi, Loeb, Plato and Turner.

[Richard.John]

Oops, Moto GP (?) then! Must try harder

[VR46]

Yep, handed to him on a plate springs to mind, 50 point lead with six races remaining.

Think it was a case of Stoner trying too hard.

Oh and Loeb is just a machine isn't he. Head and shoulders above everyone (and has been for about four years).

[Malc]

Yes, I ment MotoGP. Thanks for the info'.

[VR46]

We don't have a car thread, was reading up on the Veyron Convertible a bit earlier, probably much better links out there, but I read it here.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/car_page_content/bugatti_veyron_grand_sport_makes_world_debut.html

[TheForce]

Thanks mate. Yes the RX-8 is mine. 2 months old and 2400 smiles or (km) on the clock. Awesome car..

Nice, I like the new RX8, great looks and an awesome engine, and it's supposed to be quite good on the track as well...

Oh and Loeb is just a machine isn't he. Head and shoulders above everyone (and has been for about four years).

Loeb is very VERY good.... even though is is for sure one of the best ever rally drivers, it's just not spectaculair to watch him drive,
in the past it was a blast to see McRae, Auriol, Sainz, Burns and Gronholm going over the stages...
back then it also looked fast and crazy when they went over the stages... with Loeb it all looks so easy and clean...

[VR46]

Know what you mean, he always seem in control 100% of the time and like you say looks like he's not even breaking a sweat.

[VR46]

This weekends race at Valencia should be a corker, didn't realise just how wide the track was in places. Expect Hamilton to be very strong, hope both Ferrari drivers are on top of their game.

[Alastair]

Excited, I'm going to be stuck at the in-laws though so will have to remember to set the recorder (or be very anti-social!).

European Grand Prix on ITV

Friday practice Friday 22 August 0900 & 1300 itv.com/f1

Live quali Saturday 23 August 1200-1430 ITV1 & itv.com/f1

Quali highlights Sunday 24 August 1030-1200 ITV4

Live race Sunday 24 August 1200-1510 ITV1 & itv.com/f1

Race highlights Sunday 24 August 2245-2345 ITV1

Highlights re-run Monday 25 August 1800-1900 ITV4


GP2 action on ITV

Live feature race Saturday 23 August 1430-1630 ITV4

Live sprint race Sunday 24 August 0925-1030 ITV4

[TheForce]

really looking forward to this race, finally we have another real street circuit back in F1!

[Richard.John]

Nice, I like the new RX8, great looks and an awesome engine, and it's supposed to be quite good on the track as well...

It sound awesome too! Similar to a sports bike so pure aural sex and that 's with the standard exhaust too.

I can't wait for F1 this weekend, three weeks was enough of a break

[Roddie]

really looking forward to this race, finally we have another real street circuit back in F1!

I'm excited about it too, but I'm not sure how "real" a street circuit it is; seems like a lot of it has been specifically built for it.

[bluepuddy]

Personally I think Valencia is going to be the race when Kimi gets qualifying sorted. Really fancy his chances this weekend, just a shame there is no chance of rain from an excitement point of view!

It must be nearly do or die time for Ferrari with regard to favouring 1 driver over the other and I would expect both Ferrari drivers to be going for it this weekend to prove their credentials. The aura of invincibility around Hamilton has been lifted since Hungary, I'm hoping for an exciting race.

[cutmymilk]

Not bad really. Kimi is still baaaad but congrats to Massa. Third for Kubica is good too - I hope he gets a drive with a top team soon (not that BMW arent 3rd fastest,but I was thinking FASTEST!).