Driver numbers

[Conceptual]

Just checking through the driver number changes, and noticed that there isn't a number 13.

Has F1 always been this superstitious? Or is that a recent trend?

Thanks!

[Rob W]

It's been like for as long as I can remember... I think.

[Conceptual]

In a sport that is defined by men manipulating the laws of physics, and challenging nature head on, I find it hillarious that there would be the "No Number 13" superstition in full effect.

Whatever, it doesn't matter to the racing, so it does not mean anything.

Thanks for the reply!

[CMSMJ1]

No13 was banned by the french in the 20s as far as I remember it.

The last person to use it was Davina Galica (sp) in the late 70s.

You will see no number 13 in hotels and tall buildings too...

Strange bunch these human beings eh?

[Conceptual]

No13 was banned by the french in the 20s as far as I remember it.

The last person to use it was Davina Galica (sp) in the late 70s.

You will see no number 13 in hotels and tall buildings too...

Strange bunch these human beings eh?

They deffinately never cease to amaze with their idiocy, that is for sure!

[virtuso13]

Hi guys , i'm new to the board !!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can see a 13 in my username
I consider it pretty lucky for me.


Have you heard about ghost car 42 ????? Very interesting story.



In 1963 the first ever Japanese GP was held at Suzuka . The driver favored to win was Masao Asano .His choise of number baffeled the crowd - 42 .
For 42 was the number most Japanese tried to avoid . The arabic numerals for 42 transalate as shi ni which is realated to the Japanese word shingu(to die) .

Asano dismissed it as superstition . At the end of the first lap he took the lead , but at the final bend his car went out of control and crashed . He died .



The Japanese Auto Federation banned the use of the number 42 on any car racing in Japan .

Next year Japan's second GP was being held at Suzuka . During the race it was discovered that a car with umber 42 had done 8 of the 25 laps . No one could describe the car or the driver . It disappeared just as it arrived

[walter]

Just checking through the driver number changes, and noticed that there isn't a number 13.

Has F1 always been this superstitious? Or is that a recent trend?

Thanks!

according to the official entry list Mark Webber gets number 14... but who are we fooling here, he is 13 in actuality! Its going to be another unlucky season for Webber.

[shotzski]

They skipped not only the 13, but also 18. How come? Was there a typo?
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/3/9043.html

[CMSMJ1]

They skipped not only the 13, but also 18. How come? Was there a typo?
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/3/9043.html

Sutil is no 18 on that list?

[shotzski]

They edited it already, sorry

[natef1]

Have you heard about ghost car 42 ????? Very interesting story.

In 1963 the first ever Japanese GP was held at Suzuka . The driver favored to win was Masao Asano .His choise of number baffeled the crowd - 42 .
For 42 was the number most Japanese tried to avoid . The arabic numerals for 42 transalate as shi ni which is realated to the Japanese word shingu(to die) .

The Japanese Auto Federation banned the use of the number 42 on any car racing in Japan .

Next year Japan's second GP was being held at Suzuka . During the race it was discovered that a car with umber 42 had done 8 of the 25 laps . No one could describe the car or the driver . It disappeared just as it arrived

That's interesting since 42 is also the answer to life, the universe and everything

[zgred]

Funy thing in Italy, 13 is considered to be a lucky number while 17 is associated with bad luck.
So, I am sorry Kazuki Nakajima – You are not able to win at Monza this year :]

[andartop]

Mark Webber racing with the number 13 might have been enough to cause the end of the universe.

[Conceptual]

Have you heard about ghost car 42 ????? Very interesting story.

In 1963 the first ever Japanese GP was held at Suzuka . The driver favored to win was Masao Asano .His choise of number baffeled the crowd - 42 .
For 42 was the number most Japanese tried to avoid . The arabic numerals for 42 transalate as shi ni which is realated to the Japanese word shingu(to die) .

The Japanese Auto Federation banned the use of the number 42 on any car racing in Japan .

Next year Japan's second GP was being held at Suzuka . During the race it was discovered that a car with umber 42 had done 8 of the 25 laps . No one could describe the car or the driver . It disappeared just as it arrived

That's interesting since 42 is also the answer to life, the universe and everything

Great movie! And such a simple answer to such a complex question...

[roost89]

How are the numbers dealt out?
I thought that it was from the constructors championship. With the exception of #1 which goes to the reigning champion.