"ncasolowork2" (ncasolowork2)
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"ncasolowork2" (ncasolowork2)
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I'm surprised by how few of the numbers under 10 are taken. Also 4 multiples of 11 (including 11) are taken. Maldanado took 13 which hasn't been assigned in I don't even know how long. Only three multiples of 5 which tend to be common numbers are taken. 2, 4, 9, and 10 are all available. I'm was curious which number is reserved for Vettel on the off chance he doesn't win the title (#5).
http://www.racer.com/fia-reveals-fo…
1 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault
3 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull-Renault
6 Nico Rosberg Mercedes
7 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari
8 Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault
11 Sergio Perez Force India-Mercedes
13 Pastor Maldonado Lotus-Renault
14 Fernando Alonso Ferrari
17 Jules Bianchi Marussia-Ferrari
19 Felipe Massa Williams-Mercedes
20 Kevin Magnussen McLaren-Mercedes
21 Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari
22 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes
25 Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso-Renault
26 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso-Renault
27 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes
44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
77 Valtteri Bottas Williams-Mercedes
99 Adrian Sutil Sauber-Ferrari
Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 14:28 |
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Of course Vettel picked number 1
For Sweden
> Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
01/10/2014 at 14:32 |
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The World Champion has first choice to #1. If someone else is world champ next year, Vettel might have to pick a different number.
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For Sweden
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 14:32 |
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Ricciardo better grow a mustache.
Bad Idea Hat
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 14:33 |
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99 Adrian Sutil Sauber-Ferrari
As in hockey, SOMEONE HIT HIM.
punksmurph
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 14:34 |
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Alright Felipe! He is rocking my number! Also it is rad to see Kimi with number 7.
djmanila
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 14:34 |
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I think this is stupid of F1 to do this. the numbers made sense as far as teams standings from the previous seasons. Its not like a jersey number as if you win you change to number 1 next year.
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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> For Sweden
01/10/2014 at 14:35 |
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I would have chose #69, but that's just me.
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ncasolowork2
> For Sweden
01/10/2014 at 14:52 |
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Vettel picked #5. Because he's reigning champ he has the privileged of using #1. Only the reigning champ can use #1. While he's using 1 his other number is reserved hence nobody else could choose #5 this year.
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ncasolowork2
> djmanila
01/10/2014 at 14:53 |
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Sorry but you won't sell me any F1 merchandise when the driver's number becomes obsolete in 12 months.
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djmanila
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 15:05 |
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I guess that is their point. However, if I could remember correctly the number system has been around for quite some time and they have no issue selling merchandise (not counting the US as we don't have a huge F1 market)
Mikeado
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 15:10 |
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Pfft, there's always one who wants to be #99...
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ncasolowork2
> djmanila
01/10/2014 at 15:16 |
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Sure they sell stuff but they might sell more now that drivers are able to build an identity with a number. Without names attached to alerts the driver car number meant almost nothing to me all year. Other than knowing who drove car #1 and #2 I couldn't tell you what car number any driver had last year and that's sad.
McMike
> Mikeado
01/10/2014 at 15:17 |
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He's got 99 as a number, and his chick ain't one.
..or something like that.
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djmanila
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 15:20 |
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I agree and that could be the main motivation of the number changes. It always comes down to $$.
The argument is that most driver's that are eyeing that number 1 spot (the ones with the most fans coincidentally) will have number changes every other year granted that Vettel stops winning.
Simplify, then add beer
> McMike
01/10/2014 at 15:53 |
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If she ever dumps him, Sky F1 will lose about 30 minutes of broadcast time each race. They cut to her every 20 mins or so.
And I am totally okay with that.
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Mikeado
> McMike
01/10/2014 at 16:13 |
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It's down to one of us to Photoshop a Cadbury's Flake onto his 2014 helmet.
McChiken116 - Patrick H.
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 18:03 |
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Chilton hasn't decided yet, so maybe #69 will appear yet
saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars
> ncasolowork2
01/10/2014 at 21:37 |
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3 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull-Renault
Vettel is now RBR's #1 and #2 driver. I can't help but think that this was a Horner-sent message to the new guy.