Comments on: F1 Fanatic’s best arguments of 2008

By: antonyob

antonyob — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:35:35 +0000

Keith, when’s the award ceremony for the best blogs of the year? Although of course you cant “win” the best argument of the year, only take part in it.

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:22:50 +0000

Hounslow –

This is definitely the most intelligent place to discuss F1 in the internet.

Reading that has put a big smile on my face. Thank you very much!

By: EGC

EGC — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:25:31 +0000

Hello;
Yes, good arguing here along the season and i have to agree with Wesley about the good manners and the inteligent comments.
Unfortunately i can’t participate very much comenting, basically because my english is quite short, but i can read (and understand) 98% of the articles and comments. Still a bit difficult with the ausie (aussie?) english but i enjoy (in the best sense) with the India “accent”.
Keep everyone with the good work and i hope we can enjoy next year an apasionating season, at least as the last 2 ones.
My wish for next year, a good (not the best, but good enough) car for Alonso from the beggining he will do the rest for his 3rd. crown.
Best wishes to all for the new year.

By: Pink Peril

Pink Peril — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:43:23 +0000

Bugger McLaren or Force India’s legal team – I think Alianora should be FIA President.

I’m sure a few others on here would be willing to provide you with personal references and vouch that you have forgotten more than most(all?) FIA officals know

By: Patrickl

Patrickl — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:03:48 +0000

Indeed this site has by far the best educated bunch of F1 fans I have ever seen. This sure keeps discussions on a factual level rather than the “yes it is”, “no it isn’t” (etc etc etc) type discussion I see on most other sites.

By: Alianora La Canta

Alianora La Canta — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:03:17 +0000

Parenthetically, I should explain that Force India is my favourite F1 team and I would feel quite awkward in opposing them.

As for joining Force India’s legal team… …maybe in a few years time when I have some sort of documentary proof I could do the job to their satisfaction (I’m due to have the conventional secretarial stuff done by the end of this year, so in theory I could be a qualified legal secretary in two-and-a-half years). And have a house in Silverstone or a car and driving licence – Force India’s base is not very accessible by public transport…

By: Alianora La Canta

Alianora La Canta — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:00:05 +0000

It’s been great discussing F1 with other people here

As for why I’m not in McLaren’s legal department… …what would I do if they went up against Force India in a legal dispute?!?

By: Wesley

Wesley — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:16:51 +0000

I have been a race fan for over 30 years but, only started watching F1 three years ago….and as I wrote to Keith the first season I started coming here….this site has been a great education in Formula 1.Not only are the articles here good but, the people who comment on those articles are intelligent and well mannered.The newbies that keep coming in seem to pick up on the proper way to conduct themselves through the example set before them and that makes it a pleasure to not have to sort through the childish and vulgar rubbish that contaminates most sites.

My comments are usually short but,I am learning more about F1 everyday and look forward to butting heads on some issues with a few of you when I have better knowledge on the subject.

By: Owen

Owen — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:18:31 +0000

Great article! The world would be a very boring place if everyone agreed with each other. I don’t comment on here very much but am a regular reader, and it’s great to see opposing sides of the debates put their cases forward in an articulate and respectful manner. In the majority of cases!

I was hoping for a less controversial season next year but then what would we all argue about?!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all…

By: beneboy

beneboy — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:41:28 +0000

Whatever the argument, it’s a testament to the intelligence of the posters here that the arguments never result in CAPS LOCK or trading personal insults.
This is definitely the most intelligent place to discuss F1 in the internet.

You must not have read any of my posts then :~)

This is my first year on the site but I’ve enjoyed some of the arguments we’ve had on here, especially when our foreign friends get involved.

Spa-gate was a great argument, it’s brilliant when all of the skeletons get dragged out of the closet, and this gave all the Ferrari & McLaren fans a chance to vent their years of bitterness.