Doping in F1

[rjsa]

I've heard that WADA will increase the testing in f1. apparently the drivers have to be available every day for tests. anyone know anything about it?

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RT @rubarrichello this morning something diferent happened to me.At 6.58am I had someone from WADA[world anti-doping agency]visiting me.

This happened 1~2 weeks ago to RB.

[mx_tifoso]

You should probably quote that instead of using the code function.

[pjobmathew]

There is an article about this in the july 2009 edition of F1 Racing . Just some points from it

- 1995 -> Max Mosley dismisses doping violation as a mere ' storm in a teacup '
- Suggests that Fangio would resort to pharmaceutical assistance in hot conditions .
- During 2008 tests were conducted at 2 races - Silverstone and Spa , where only 12 drivers were tested . There were only 9 out of season testing .
-There are about 800 tests during a cycling race.
- Webber who is the GDPA director says," It is a nightmare for our staff.Our schedules are very fluid and it is very hard to manage the diary . Personally i don't think that we should be treated like cyclists but i'm very keen for this subject to be taken up seriously . As drivers we actually like more testing duing weekends "
-Even common place remedies could see drivers falling foul in tests .Nurofen Plus is one because it contains Codeine which when broken down by the liver can cause banned narcotic morphine in a urine sample .
- Alcohol upto 10mg per 100ml of blood is allowed in F1 , compared to the UK drink driving limit of 80mg per 100ml .
-While NASCAR suspended driver Jermey Mayfield for testing positive NASCAR dosen't even have a list of prohibited substances .
-NASCAR doping regulations also apply to team members . Given the integral role of pitstops it is suggested that doping regulation are thrust upon team members as well .But it is not in the FIA's plans for now . So mechanics can enjoy a well earned beer after the race .

[Carlos]

- Suggests that Fangio would resort to pharmaceutical assistance in hot conditions .

I understand that taking salt tablets to combat heat exhaustion was common in the 20th century. In fact, I was offered this dangerous compound working on a factory floor by a supervisor during my youth. Perhaps Fangio's WDC should be withdrawn if he also indulged in this performance enhancing drug. Yes; an ironic comment

Unless Mr Mosley offered more detail. I would hesitate to quote him as an authoritative source.

[pjobmathew]

I quoted it from the july edition of F1 racing.I was also quite surprised to see Fangios's name . They have no evidence to back it up .

And i think that the Max Mosley quote is about barrichello and Max Papis incident in 1995 .

[Carlos]

We are simpatico. I'd certainly buy us both a round of coffee, maybe with a little brandy added - as long as we were not sitting with Mr Mosley

[pjobmathew]

My personal opinion is that WADA should go to hell . Their policy of sportsmen giving out their location for 1 hour every day of the year for out of season testing is simply outrageous . What happens if this data goes into some wrong hands ?? Don't top sportsmen deserve any privacy?????

Post subject: Re: Doping in F1
We are simpatico. I'd certainly buy us both a round of coffee, maybe with a little brandy added - as long as we were not sitting with Mr Mosley

[Ciro Pabón]

Well, pjobmatthew, I agree with you on the privacy they deserve, but you also deserve to have your competitors tested. This is an activity that includes you being tested, of course.

I help airport screeners as much as I can, for example. I don't want any bad guy slipping through.

Ciro, I don't think the poll in that thread is a very good sample size!

How hard is it to grow coffee? I imagine it wouldn't survive an English winter..

Well, 23 votes. Taking in account the margin of error, the results are:

- Ritalin or similar	0% - 8%
- Adderall or similar	3% - 15%
- Conventional drugs
(marijuana, cocaine,
speed, dexedrine)	6% - 20%
- I don't do drugs	55% - 75%
- I don't know
how to race,
I'm a Hamilton fan	3% - 15%

Coffee is not hard to grow, but nothing survives an English winter, except britons, or so I've heard.