Aston Martin Launch new F1 car
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LTP said:
Jon39 said:
Did SV really say that? I must have become numb by then.
Do you think he really would and be allowed to get away with it, or to admit that level of neediness and insecurity? No, it was my (obviously very poor) attempt at irony and a deadpan joke. 
Sorry Paul.
Your joke was of excellent quality, because I initially thought it must be humour, but cleverley it did leave me wondering, because I gave in when the two drivers were asked an identical question for the umpteenth time, and left the presentation before the end.
I am looking forward to following the results achieved by Sergio Pérez this season. I have been deprived of live TV this year, by the F1 owners Liberty, but will still have access a live lap chart.
Bobajobbob said:
God that was a bit stilted. Did Gemma A forget her glasses?
Yet she was the best thing there, and not in a "phwooor! Gemma" sexist way, just the level of animation in her voice and delivery. As an actress, I wonder if she had to have long conversations with the director about her character's back story and motivation. 
I did idly speculate why they didn't engage someone like Martin Brundle, who was an Aston Martin "brand ambassador" (in previous years at least), did go racing round the 'ring with his son Alex in an Aston and also used to conduct "hot laps" for the punters at the F1 GP days in a Vantage. I believe he may have even had use of a car, but may be wrong. But, on reflection, he was running in a GTE car, which the new AMR F1 Commissariat seems to have airbrushed from history as it was BS (Before Stroll) and presiding over the launch of a new F1 car might have affected Martin's perceived neutrality as one of Sky F1's analysts and commentators.
At least they didn't engage an "influencer" like Mr JWW
Edited by LTP on Friday 5th March 14:41
I admit I did not watch the whole thing as Formula 1 talk in general consists of at least as much platitudes as football, so I do not care too much and may have missed one or the other blooper. But I still don´t understand why so many people (not only on this forum) are bashing Gemma Arterton. In my opinion she gave the whole "ceremony" grace and style and did a fine job. She is such a lovely lady. Loved her since Quantum of Solace 
O.k., I´ll better keep my head down now
O.k., I´ll better keep my head down now
LTP said:
...... he was running in a GTE car, which the new AMR F1 Commissariat seems to have airbrushed from history, as it was BS (Before Stroll) .....
I can understand this now and realise that LS is being very astute. He knows what he is doing.
He has new Vantages to sell.
Cannot quickly introduce a new model, due to time it takes and the huge development costs.
Is about to obtain worldwide publicity for Aston Martin F1.
Apparently, he tells us 90% of F1 fans are supercar buyers.
Considering all that together, would you want the 'classic' Vantage brought to the attention of all those prospective buyers ?
It all fits and makes good business sense.
Dealers, get ready to tick those options boxes. On your marks.
Emilio Largo said:
I admit I did not watch the whole thing as Formula 1 talk in general consists of at least as much platitudes as football, so I do not care too much and may have missed one or the other blooper. But I still don´t understand why so many people (not only on this forum) are bashing Gemma Arterton. In my opinion she gave the whole "ceremony" grace and style and did a fine job. She is such a lovely lady. Loved her since Quantum of Solace
O.k., I´ll better keep my head down now
This is the issue mate - we are discussing the production rather than the message. And are you not just the tiniest bit smitten with Gemma perchance - just a smidge - maybe that's why she was [i]literally on the edge of her seat O.k., I´ll better keep my head down now
Not in the least. I was analysing her presentation objectively and matter-of-factly. It would never cross my mind to associate something emotional or libidinous or even .... ahem .... with her hosting this event. 
Gosh, we are being picky and s/pc today, aren´t we, Ken?
What the heck, another one:
Gosh, we are being picky and s/pc today, aren´t we, Ken?
What the heck, another one:
Big Ry said:
Indeed, each to their own
My issue with F1, is that there are less overtakes in an entire race than you get in the first lap of MotoGP. The cars are now so large, that's it's all but impossible to overtake on some tracks, so if you are first off the line, don't crash, no mechanical failure or s
te pitstop, then it's odds on you've won the race......from lap 1. There's very little to no racing anymore, it's pure tactics.
In the past few years, F1 has become so sanitised and panders so much to the H&S brigade that they're not allowed to really race anymore. People should be allowed to do inherently dangerous things should they choose to, it's got fk all to do with someone sitting in an office somewhere if I want to risk my own life, yet that's not the case.
With bikes, I love the fact that it's more or less impossible to make it any safer, so that's the real thrill. These guys are swapping paint at 180mph with a very real possibility that one mistake will at best leave you banged up, at worst leave you dead.
All opinion however, I just wish F1 could get a bit of excitement back, then I'd be onboard for sure.
Happy Friday everyone
I love MotoGP and F1. MotoGP has had some incredibly dull racing at times, especially when Marquez is playing with them.My issue with F1, is that there are less overtakes in an entire race than you get in the first lap of MotoGP. The cars are now so large, that's it's all but impossible to overtake on some tracks, so if you are first off the line, don't crash, no mechanical failure or s
te pitstop, then it's odds on you've won the race......from lap 1. There's very little to no racing anymore, it's pure tactics.In the past few years, F1 has become so sanitised and panders so much to the H&S brigade that they're not allowed to really race anymore. People should be allowed to do inherently dangerous things should they choose to, it's got f
k all to do with someone sitting in an office somewhere if I want to risk my own life, yet that's not the case.With bikes, I love the fact that it's more or less impossible to make it any safer, so that's the real thrill. These guys are swapping paint at 180mph with a very real possibility that one mistake will at best leave you banged up, at worst leave you dead.
All opinion however, I just wish F1 could get a bit of excitement back, then I'd be onboard for sure.
Happy Friday everyone
Did you watch the 2020 season of F1, it was epic at times, some superb racing. The last race was utter bilge, but it always is at that venue, Russia usually the same, other venues have been superb with lots of drama.
Anyone who says F1 isn't dangerous after Grosjeans crash must be on crack. https://youtu.be/HnfHMC02Mj4
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 5th March 22:43
TR-Spider said:
EVR said:
PH User said:
Aston Martin paint pink car green
To be read in Clarkson's voice and tone! Yeah right - reality is still making the most absurd jokes!
AstonV said:
If only he spent that time designing beautiful cars people would love to buy again. I really wish he would have been sent packing with Andy. Everything he designs is on the edge of a disaster. He’s destroyed elegant lines of Callum and Fisker influence. If it’s time to move on from the old AM wings, maybe it’s time to move on from him.
Fully agree with thisAnd I also laughed that LS thinks there are 100 people who watch every F1 race. thanks for that video !!
Edited by oilit on Sunday 7th March 19:12
AstonV said:
I give him credit for keeping his cool. The male reporter was a first class A hole.
That's bloomberg for you. They have a proper chippy attitude to UK business and often have zero knowledge of the details of the business but solid preconceived ideas they like to push hard with.The interview does illustrate what a lousy job F1 has done in promoting just how advanced the current power units are. All that money spent on the most efficient power units on the planet and very few noticed.
Just watched this - one of Stroll's better interviews IMHO, although I think he misspoke some of the statistics about the F1 fans and them buying premium cars. I also don't think he has the message down pat yet about why an electric Aston will be different from any other electric car, although he's starting to develop a theme.
Interesting that he didn't comment on the UK's proposed tax break for investments considering the auto industry is a multi-million pound investment treadmill that is relentless, year after year if only just for facelift tooling (the vast majority paid for by the auto OEM and not the suppliers), but I guess that, as chairman of a plc he has to be careful to make sure he doesn't do a Musk and infringe SEC or UK company law with an off-the-cuff remark that could influence the markets
To be honest I didn't think the interviewers were too bad and they tossed him a few softballs - at the end of the day it was a business interview and those are the sorts of questions many people interested in the Aston Martin business and its involvement in F1 would be asking themselves.
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Interesting that he didn't comment on the UK's proposed tax break for investments considering the auto industry is a multi-million pound investment treadmill that is relentless, year after year if only just for facelift tooling (the vast majority paid for by the auto OEM and not the suppliers), but I guess that, as chairman of a plc he has to be careful to make sure he doesn't do a Musk and infringe SEC or UK company law with an off-the-cuff remark that could influence the markets
To be honest I didn't think the interviewers were too bad and they tossed him a few softballs - at the end of the day it was a business interview and those are the sorts of questions many people interested in the Aston Martin business and its involvement in F1 would be asking themselves.
typo fixed
Edited by LTP on Monday 8th March 16:16
LTP said:
Just watched this - one of Stroll's better interviews IMHO, although I think he misspoke some of the statistics about the F1 fans and them buying premium cars.
To be honest I didn't think the interviewers were too bad and they tossed him a few softballs - at the end of the day it was a business interview and those are the sorts of questions many people interested in the Aston Martin business and its involvement in F1 would be asking themselves.
typo fixed
I believe he said performance car buyers, not premium car buyers. There is a difference and most Aston owners are both with an emphasis on performance. To be honest I didn't think the interviewers were too bad and they tossed him a few softballs - at the end of the day it was a business interview and those are the sorts of questions many people interested in the Aston Martin business and its involvement in F1 would be asking themselves.
typo fixed
Edited by LTP on Monday 8th March 16:16
These media types have an agenda being pushed by pseudo environmentalists. Its not feasible for the world to go all EV by 2030. And many people will push back.
AstonV said:
I believe he said performance car buyers, not premium car buyers.
Yes he did and if, on a Grand Prix weekend, you've ever walked through the carpark at Silverstone on the way from the campsite to the circuit (oh happy days!) then I don't think this is too far from the mark. A performance car is anything from a Fiesta ST, through an Aston to a Veyron and I've seen them all there. And lot's of Fiesta ST owners aspire to be the owners of cars such as Astons when they get wealthier. What was your first "performance car"? Mine was a Stage 3 1380cc (proper) Mini. Great car that had an appetite for gearbox bearings but I always knew it was a stepping stone to greater things.Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff