The WINTER boredom thread

**Kyss4k** · 27th November 2011, 17:11

Welcome!

**Greig** · 27th November 2011, 17:12

Should not be bored, won't be long till the new car is launched

**Kyss4k** · 27th November 2011, 17:13

2-3 months without F1? Too long for me

**Bonjers** · 27th November 2011, 17:17

Won't be as boring as watching the Red Bulls drive into the distance!

Seriously now, I'll miss it but I won't miss getting incredibly frustrated every other weekend. It will just all go on my dire football team instead!

**RockyRaccoon** · 27th November 2011, 17:17

Thanks for another season guys, here's to a better 2012.

Winter boredom? For once I'm actually looking forward to it. I have my finals Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week and then I plan to have the best December ever!! Then it will be all topped off by a live concert by none other than Sir Paul McCartney in Liverpool, then Christmas!!!

**FFFerrari** · 27th November 2011, 17:23

I'm going to watch some vintage races from the 70's. Way better than watching anything from this season.

**sf6921** · 27th November 2011, 17:32

That sounds good to me, do you have any links to watch them?

**Hornet** · 27th November 2011, 17:36

Nice try by Ferrari and both our drivers Alonso and Massa. Proud of them. Better luck next year

I have both Season 94 and 95, unfortunately I can't find any of the later season. Last year I spend the break watching Season 94 races every Sunday. Talk about severe withdrawal

**FerrariFanBoii** · 27th November 2011, 17:44

Does anybody here have a PS3 and F1 2011? That's gonna get me through the 3 months!

We should set up a lobby etc with the other PS3 players!

**F2008** · 27th November 2011, 17:55

There is Massa's charity kart race next weekend

**Katu** · 27th November 2011, 17:55

after this season i'll probably keep my distance from watching f1 races for quite some time

**REDARMYSOJA** · 27th November 2011, 18:05

When does testing start?

**SanderV** · 27th November 2011, 18:07

Originally Posted by F2008

There is Massa's charity kart race next weekend

Hopefully it will be broadcasted on Eurosport 2. I'll have to check and remember.

Anyone here planning to go to one of the winter testing sessions? I'm considering to go to Italy or Spain in february but I dont know if it is possible and affordable for me yet. Testing is a great chance to see the cars on the track for almost the whole day.

**Rob** · 27th November 2011, 18:09

7th-11th Feb it kicks off in Jerez

**SanderV** · 27th November 2011, 18:09

Originally Posted by REDARMYSOJA

When does testing start?

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testcalen...test-calendar/

**DIEK** · 27th November 2011, 18:10

I don't think winter is more boring than the 2011 session...

**scuderiafan** · 27th November 2011, 18:41

have they announced when the new Ferrari will be launched?

**Jose Lorca** · 27th November 2011, 18:55

The BBC have updated their driver profile's:

Massa

BBC COMMENTATOR MARTIN BRUNDLE'S VIEW
"It's been a difficult season for the popular Brazilian.
"Massa initially said that the new Pirelli tyres suited him and he has definitely looked more punchy and fast behind the wheel.
"His problem is that Alonso effectively 'owns' the team
"What Massa absolutely needs to do now is to pick up the pieces and show he still has what it takes.
"Without a podium in 2011, he will have to deliver much better speed and results in 2012 if Ferrari is to continue to stand by him. They are watching closely."

Alonso

BBC COMMENTATOR MARTIN BRUNDLE'S VIEW
"Fernando Alonso is loved by the Ferrari team and fans and this has developed further in 2011.
"The Spaniard has the maturity and experience to really drive the team forward, both in and out of the car. His skill and determination is undiminished.
"A victory at Silverstone confirms he never gives up, and that is why the team have re-signed him on an even longer term deal.
"He will win again, but if the team don't create a 2012 car which is fast out of the box and rewards his workload, they will incur his wrath for sure."

**Suzie** · 27th November 2011, 19:24

Originally Posted by scuderiafan

have they announced when the new Ferrari will be launched?

Not yet, it's usually the start of January, IIRC.

**watto2** · 27th November 2011, 20:22

It just occured to me that if all Ferrari fans stop drinking Red Bull over the winter they might not have as much money to promote their double world champion and not bad for a No 2 driver as much next year

**siberianlady** · 27th November 2011, 21:19

Watch biathlon ans Ski jumping in the winter.........just to calm my nervess before the next F1 season.......

**DIEK** · 27th November 2011, 21:35

**FerrariFanBoii** · 28th November 2011, 07:00

Haha! Alonso and Massa just crack me up, the placement of the gun on Alonso is so good lol

**stefa** · 28th November 2011, 07:41

December will be boring. There is no F1 at that time at all. From January we will see car launches, then testing will start, and soon after first race of the season. I am really glad this season is over, though another one wasted, but still hopping next one will be better.

**sav_pap** · 28th November 2011, 10:00

For us is "The 2011 boredom thread" which started a couple of months ago.

**zeus2** · 28th November 2011, 10:29

Heres something to pass the time before 2012 kicks off, ie if you're up to it.

http://metmania.com/dl.htm

Firstly, its in japanese so use google translate, not perfect but pretty easy to figure out. Its a do it yourself site for paper models of F1 cars. Scroll down, choose the model you want (there are quite a few), download the template, print it out on A4 size photo paper and get to work. All instructions are given on the website under each model. Best of all its all FREE.

For the slightly more ambitious metmania has a 1 feet model of a ferrari 248f1 too, Its in japanese (once again, google translate is your slightly retarded friend

) and a little more complicated but with a little effort still possible. I'd suggest starting with the older f1 cars though as they're simpler and then try these after you've got some experience.
Here are the links for the 248f1 pdf files, you need both:
http://metmania.com/dif1/248f1/248f1_01.pdf
http://metmania.com/dif1/248f1/248f1_02.pdf (password for pdf file is"metmania" without quotes)

Instructions:
http://blog.metmania.com/?eid=902151

Download the pdf file and use translate to figure out the instructions.

For those that want to delve deeper heres an english forum exclusively for this sorta stuff. lotsa resources.
http://rpmodels.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=F1OW

Some pics