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<DIV><FONT size=2>I didn't see the reasoning behind Honda not having the same
development opportunities as everyone else, so if they now do then I see no
problem.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Increased frequency of TV commercials (ugh) is surely a sign
of increased TV audience, isn't it? Emptying grandstands may just be a
sign of increasing consumer resistance to pricing. I see Silverstone's
director wants to reduce prices, saying they have been far too high. Other
commentators have said that the quieter engines have brought a wider audience,
families with children, as there is less risk of harm to their hearing. I
have not been able to understand the fuss and complaints about them being less
noisy.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>As for Ferrari, a documentary on John Surtees this week
described how as a Ferrari driver he was given an untested car at Sebring (I
think) at the last minute over his planned car, as the team manager wanted an
Italian to win. In the event Surtees still won, despite being partly
poisoned by exhaust fumes. The team manager then raised an objection
saying he hadn't done enough laps, but was overruled as Surtees's wife's lap
charts coincided exactly with the organisers. Was ever thus.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>A superb season last year, the best for many. I hadn't
been so keyed up as for that last race since probably the 80s. I hope
the commentators grow up a bit though and don't try to blow the
competitiveness between Hamilton and Rosberg out of all proportion like they did
last year.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>PaulH.</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=mgs@autox.team.net href="mailto:mgs@autox.team.net">Rick Lindsay via
Mgs</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=mgs@autox.team.net
href="mailto:mgs@autox.team.net">Dan DiBiase via Mgs</A> ; <A
title=mg-t@autox.team.net
href="mailto:mg-t@autox.team.net">mg-t@autox.team.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, January 17, 2015 1:31
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Mgs] OT - F1 (besides, its too
quiet here</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Hello Friends,
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<DIV>In the quiet hours of this morning, I have chosen to share some OT
thoughts. Please delete now if you find this offensive. I promise it won't
happen often. But if you also follow Formula1, please read
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