Norns posted:

Haha Jenson wearing nandos suit

wicka posted:

I bet he's gonna pee in it.

wicka posted:

I bet he's gonna pee in it.

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Q: (Dan Knutson – Auto Action and Speed Sport) Jenson, when the idea was broached to you was it an instant yes, or did you have to think about it, even for a few seconds?

JB: I asked my dogs and they said “we can do without you for a week or so”. My girlfriend said “you gotta do what you do” and I said yes, and it was my decision. I could have said no if I wanted to, as we all can – no one wants a racing drive who doesn’t want to drive. Really excited but obviously the preparation could have been better if I had the opportunity to test the car in a proper test, but that’s not the way Formula One works. You’ve got to be ready. I think fitness-wise that’s not an issue. I’m sure the neck is going to be a bit sore after Thursday, even around Monaco. But we’ve got Friday off, so a little bit of rest. Mikey Muscles is back for a one-off race, my physio as well, so he’s going to be rubbing me once again. So it’s an exciting challenge and that’s what it’s all about isn’t it and that’s what we’re here for and I’m really looking forward to it.

Q: (Barna Zsoldis – Nemzeti Sport) Jenson, according to the official announcement in Monza you are now a key member of a very innovative three-driver line-up. If it’s like that, why did you hesitate to say yes or no and what is your exact position in the team now?

JB: That hasn’t changed. I’m still an ambassador for the team, some might say a third driver and this weekend I’ve got the opportunity to race the car. I was going to be here anyway and instead of sitting around drinking champagne I can actually do what I’m supposed to do and that’s race cars for a living. Very lucky position and as I said it’s a very exciting position to be in – a challenge, but a good one.

Q: (Andrew Frankel – Forza) Nico, you’re already a champion at Le Mans and we have Fernando this weekend at Indy. Should he do as well as we would all like him to do, would you gentleman all consider having a go at Indianapolis?

NH: For me, personally, at the moment, no. There is nothing that strikes me about it or gets me excited. Le Mans was one thing, so I can see myself going back there. Indy, for the moment, no. Maybe in the future, in the next few years, that might change, I don’t know – but at the moment I’m happy where I am.

Jenson?

JB: Indy’s not really been something that I’ve thought about. Personally, I was surprised that Fernando was interested in doing it but we all like different things. We’re racing drivers, we’re not just F1 drivers and we like trying other sports. For me, I’d like to do Le Mans one day, I think it would be a great experience, great team atmosphere. Obviously it has to be the right opportunity, like Nico had . I would like to race in NASCAR, I think that’d be fun. Yeah, I went along to one of the races this year, Jimmie Johnson invited me and I had a great time and loved seeing ‘the show’ as it is. It’s very different to other motorsports but equally it’s a challenge. It’s a massive challenge. Who knows? And then there’s the other motorsports that I love like Rallycross as well. There are many things – but Indy hasn’t been up there for me, for many different reasons.

Esteban?

EO: No, from myself, I don’t think Indy or Le Mans actually now I want to do. I definitely want to focus on Formula One. Always been my goal to be here and I want to be successful here in Formula One. So maybe in the future but I’m even not sure I would want to do that in the future. I would be more a rally driver if I retire. I want to try that.

Q: (Michael Schmidt – Auto Motor und Sport) Jenson, are you following what Fernando is doing at Indy and will you watch the Indy 500 on Sunday?

JB: What time is it on? [6pm] Oh, yeah, I’m sure that I will. I watched when he drove the car for the first time, which is always interesting, seeing a driver’s reaction. Actually, probably it was more the reaction to the media being right next to him every second that he was out of the car. That’s the bit that I loved watching the most – because we all know how Fernando loves the media so seeing his reaction to that was even better than seeing his reaction to driving the car around the circuit. So yeah, it’s absolutely mad, isn’t it, Indy, in terms of the media and how much attention it’s getting – which is fantastic for the sport. I just want to see what Fernando says when he gets back. But of course I have an interest. I’ve been team-mates with Fernando for a couple of years and raced against Fernando for many more years than that. It’s interesting to see how he does. Very different type of motorsport. There’s a lot of talent out there, talented drivers that have been doing that for so many years, so it’ll be interesting to see how he gets on. Qualifying went pretty well and the race is obviously something very, very different. Wheel-to-wheel around there, it’s pretty mad. I wish him the best but the most important thing is that he stays safe, which we’ve already talked about.

Q: (Leigh Diffey – NBC Sports) Jenson, if you haven’t already noticed, as the weekend goes on you’ll see how much the paddock is enjoying you being back…

JB: Thank you Sweetie!

…but for you, what’s it like being away from the paddock?

JB: It’s been amazing! Nothing against the paddock because it is great to be back and it’s great to see you guys. This has been my world, it’s been my life for so many years. You’re never going to just walk away and forget about it. It’s a very special feeling for me being back here, seeing so many friends and colleagues and what have you. It’s nice – but my life away from Formula One has been pretty cool. So… very different. I’ve been spending a lot of time in one place rather than traveling around the world and flying three times a week and I’m in a very lucky position where I can do that. To be fair, I’ve been busier than ever because I’ve been training really hard for my passion, which is triathlons. I’m flat out with training, and picking up dog poop, so it’s been busy, yeah.

EO: It’s good training for the biceps…

JB: It is very good! And I’ve seen on social media all winter, these guys training so hard. I saw Daniel Ricciardo standing on a Swiss Ball with something in his hands. Don’t know what use that is to a Formula One driver – but it looked so cool. These guys flat out in the gym. Amazing. It’s really good to see. The only thing I’m worried about is my neck but apart from that it should be alright.

CratSock posted:

I bet he'll at least tell Alonso he did. "Sorry mate, I had a bit of a wee in it" or however you Brits talk about peeing. #thegoodkindofmindgames #teammateswhoarepals

Theophany posted:

What ho, old chap. Took a piss in your car and suit, I did. Was proper exhilarating it was.

I hope we see pissed up Jenson on the post race paddock coverage on Sunday

GutBomb posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXuEvuyyy4k

I just watched this and the track safety is terrifying. No yellow flags at all with all of these cars just pulling over on the side of the track, the guy pushing his car across the line as other drivers pass at speed. It's insane.

Wirth1000 posted:

Jacques never won at Monaco.

Human Grand Prix posted:

They used to have emergency vehicles on the course when the track was hot and would leave broken down cars slightly off line until the race ended.

Basticle posted:

Human Grand Prix posted:

They used to have emergency vehicles on the course when the track was hot and would leave broken down cars slightly off line until the race ended.

Basticle posted:

1500quidporsche posted:

Who the gently caress drinks whole milk?

1500quidporsche posted:

Who the gently caress drinks whole milk?

Basticle posted:

gret posted:

Oh hey IMS finally has Alonso's cap available for sale.

http://shop.ims.com/2017-fernando-alonso-mclaren-honda-andretti-new-era-9fifty-cap/

wicka posted:

More importantly, who the gently caress has no milk preference? "Just throw whatever in there, I don't care."

wicka posted:

More importantly, who the gently caress has no milk preference? "Just throw whatever in there, I don't care."

Basticle posted:

gret posted:

I'd probably ask for soy milk or something. Milk is disgusting.

Rhopunzel posted:

I was in love with this poster until I noticed the perspective on the right rear of the Indycar makes no sense at all, and now I can't unsee it.

1500quidporsche posted:

Who the gently caress drinks whole milk?

Fo3 posted:

People who only ever have milk occasionally in a coffee. It's only 4% fat, so not a hell of a difference anyway to 2%.

wicka posted:

E: Whatever happened to the MCLRN gang tag?

1500quidporsche posted:

I loved this, it was pretty cool in the later stages of a race to see all the broken down/spun off cars littered around the track. But on the other hand I get why they finally put a stop to it.

Carth Dookie posted:

It was only tested on one cylinder and found to be inadequate.

wicka posted:

I am lactose intolerant so I primarily drink almond milk.

E: Whatever happened to the MCLRN gang tag?

GutBomb posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXuEvuyyy4k

I just watched this and the track safety is terrifying. No yellow flags at all with all of these cars just pulling over on the side of the track, the guy pushing his car across the line as other drivers pass at speed. It's insane.