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Post by pistnbroke on May 24, 2015 12:41:18 GMT
I don't think I am being bad by saying that I am pretty sure his F1 career is over.
I was just wondering how you guys feel he will be remembered in the future?
For me he will be a Kubica type of figure. A great talent that never reached the recognition he deserved. However unlike Kubica he never got the chance in a decent car to show us what he could do.
#ForsaJules
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Post by ang44 on Jul 18, 2015 6:11:15 GMT
I always hoped for a miracle RIP Jules...
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Post by Frontrunner on Jul 18, 2015 17:00:35 GMT
Sad to hear the news on Jules, he definitely was a talent.
RIP Jules
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Post by RyRy on Jul 18, 2015 21:11:16 GMT
He was a talent that was more than likely going to be replacing Kimi in 2016.
For being in one of the joint-worst cars (it was pretty close all year between Caterham and Marussia) he was pretty much always the leader out of the four drives, beating Kamui Kobayashi, Marcus Ericsson and Max Chilton comfortably in most races
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Post by LRW on Jul 20, 2015 10:26:06 GMT
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Post by ang44 on Jul 20, 2015 14:11:55 GMT
That is such a beautiful, fitting tribute to such a great driver, who's best was yet to come...so sad. Thanks for posting that LRW
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Post by LRW on Jul 20, 2015 16:52:10 GMT
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Post by racechick on Jul 20, 2015 18:08:04 GMT
That was beautifully written from Will and heartfelt, very moving, very sad. How unfair life is.
Retiring his number was the right thing to do by the FIA. the least they could do.
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Post by pistnbroke on Jul 21, 2015 12:25:05 GMT
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Post by RyRy on Jul 24, 2015 19:52:32 GMT
Check the album at Hungary: imgur.com/a/Kekb8 They're all running something to show their respect.
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Post by LRW on Jul 25, 2015 6:10:11 GMT
I've been uming and erring about whether to say this. But I think I'm in a safe enough environment not to be judged. There is something I don't like about this photo (apart from the obvious). To me it looks a little staged. The way they are all stood round one side of the coffin, arms linked facing the cameras. I just don't know what to make of it.
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Post by RyRy on Jul 25, 2015 6:38:40 GMT
I agree, there did seem to be a media style to it which seems a bit distasteful.
In a way the same applies to using a hashtag for the JB17 on the side of their cars this weekend
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Post by pistnbroke on Jul 25, 2015 10:08:31 GMT
Tbh I do think the whole taking photos at a funeral is a bit much.
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Post by racechick on Jul 26, 2015 11:57:39 GMT
It's difficult, I have no idea how Id react in that situation. All I think is if it felt right for the parents and family that's the main thing. Perhaps they wanted to include his many fans and the teams . Perhaps it helped them to feel so many people grieving and saddened for their son.
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Post by Liam Catterson on Jul 26, 2015 12:01:14 GMT
I agree, I am not sure how I'd feel if someone was taking pictures of the funeral if acknowledge of the popularity.
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Post by Wß on May 26, 2016 13:32:00 GMT
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Post by racechick on May 26, 2016 14:43:31 GMT
This is a difficult one. It's done now, lessons have been learnt and nothing will bring Jules back. Drivers know motor racing is dangerous, it will always be dangerous. Jules chose the sport he loved and took the risks along with it.
I think the issue for the family is the way it was handled. The way blame was put on Jules whilst the FIA was cleared. I think there were faults on both sides and this didn't really come out of the investigation. So I think this is why the family are taking legal action, to clear their sons name. Had the FIA handled things better, been more supportive instead of being shirt scared of having the finger pointed at them then I doubt the family would be doing this.
The FIA have to accept a lot of responsibility for running that race as late as they did when they Knew weather conditions were going to be dangerous. They could have run it earlier, it was discussed, but they didn't.
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Post by Wß on May 26, 2016 14:50:34 GMT
opinions aside from a legal standpoint it's going to be interesting and setting precedence for racing to come. I doubt this would wind up going to trial, I'm thinking an undisclosed settlement and a foundation established in his name will be the outcome.
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Post by Hammer on May 26, 2016 15:17:24 GMT
What "faults"....why not just directly sue Charlie "Past It" Whiting and save everyone else a lot of time. He should've brought out the safety car instead of lame double yellows when a crane was on track and it was wet and it was the fastest corner of the track. But he didn't. Like how he nearly always screws up these days anyway. So what is the FIA supposed to do other than change this fart who's way past it?
Next we'd have drivers suing the stewards/FIA for bringing the SC out when there was no need, or not bringing out the SC, since they could've gotten better results if not for the FIAs incompetence. This can become pretty ridiculous pretty quickly. Even the go kart track near my house comes with a Disclaimer, to summarize... "If you die it's on you". So no matter what happens, it's the drivers problem if he gets injured/dies. I'm sure the FIA have a brick wall protecting themselves, and they should. Racing involves risk, Jules made his choice and he got incredibly unlucky.
The family is just wasting their own time, reopening old wounds for themselves and everyone and absolutely nothing is going to happen. If the FIA entertain this BS they'd be the biggest fools ever.
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Post by Wß on May 26, 2016 15:18:59 GMT
I blame Ferrari.
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