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Post by afx on Apr 14, 2015 2:42:10 GMT -8
I don't get Rosberg whining about Hamilton's pace in China. Shut up and pass the guy if you can. Personally I don't think Nico has the pace to compete with Lewis head-to-head.
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 14, 2015 7:46:14 GMT -8
I follow F1 closely, but will wait a few more races before I feel Ferrari can Challenge or just run Third!! And I am a huge Ferrari Fan!!! Chris
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2015 7:28:40 GMT -8
And watch Hamilton when they come to COTA oh man this is becoming the track that Hamilton wins at. At the inaugural race he won and I think last year he won here.
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Post by afx on Apr 16, 2015 3:38:45 GMT -8
I follow F1 closely, but will wait a few more races before I feel Ferrari can Challenge or just run Third!! And I am a huge Ferrari Fan!!! Chris A win in Malaysia and both Ferraris were a real treat in China, I think their speed is real. However they must keep developing the car or it will all disappear quickly. |
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Post by afx on Apr 18, 2015 16:52:22 GMT -8
Vettel starting on the front row. It should be a very interesting race.
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Post by afx on Apr 20, 2015 2:08:48 GMT -8
Another Ferrari podium, Kimi this time, split the Mercedes.
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Post by afx on May 9, 2015 3:29:22 GMT -8
Mercedes looks very strong in practice for the Spanish GP. Will see if Ferrari has any magic for qualifying.
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Post by afx on May 10, 2015 16:57:00 GMT -8
Looks like Mercedes reasserted their dominance.
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Post by crazyed on May 11, 2015 4:39:01 GMT -8
Yep, but with Nico in First this time. I was really hoping to see Vettel in 2nd. At the rate they're going it looks like Williams just might be in the fight before too long.
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Post by afx on May 13, 2015 2:29:39 GMT -8
Looks like Red Bull is chasing VW/Audi to be their new engine partner. Never understood why Renault would allow Red Bull to place Infiniti on the car and in the team name. If Nissan (Infiniti) want their name in F1 they need to produce an engine at least.
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Post by afx on May 15, 2015 9:53:44 GMT -8
Refuelling set for return in 2017
Formula One bosses have agreed to bring back refuelling in 2017 as part of the drive to make the sport more exciting.
Refuelling was dropped from the sport at the end of 2009 due to spiralling costs but looks set to return in a bid to spice up the spectacle. The FIA will also aim to achieve a "five or six seconds drop" in lap times through aerodynamic rules revolution, wider tyres and reduction of car weight, as well as creating a "higher revving engines and increased noise".
Another big change put forward would give teams free reign to choose two dry tyre compounds (from the current four) ahead of a race weekend for 2016, rather than the decision being made by Pirelli ahead of a grand prix. The engine rules, which saw the introduction of turbo hybrid engines and a fuel restriction last year, will remain stable to give clarity for any potential new manufacturers who may be considering entering the sport.
The changes were agreed at Thursday's meeting of the F1 Strategy Group at Biggin Hill, which comprises six teams (Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari, Williams and Force India), FIA president Jean Todt and commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone. The proposals put forward by the Strategy Group still need to be ratified by the F1 Commission and then the World Motorsport Council later this year.
Improving the spectacle has been high on F1's agenda since the beginning of the V6 turbo era last year, with a widespread backlash to the quieter noise generated by the new power units. It came in the middle of dwindling TV and live audiences and a failure to engage with a younger generation of fans through new media.
The most pressing issue surrounding the current season was the introduction of a fifth engine, but as expected this was voted against after meeting opposition from Mercedes' customer teams. This means the prospect of imminent engine penalties for the likes of Red Bull and Toro Rosso.
Cost-cutting was also on the agenda, and the Strategy Group says a "comprehensive proposal to ensure the sustainability of the sport has emerged". The initial press release did not go into further details on that point but did say it would be in consultation with other teams involved in the championship - a reference to Lotus, Toro Rosso, Sauber and Manor, who are not represented in the Strategy Group.
The FIA will also investigate measures to remove electronic aids for drivers at race starts, as well as having a "global reflection" on the current format of grand prix weekends.
The changes were laid out in the governing body's press release as follows:
For 2016:
- Free choice of the two dry tyre compounds (out of four) that each team can use during the race weekend
For 2017:
- Faster cars: 5 to 6 seconds drop in laptimes through aerodynamic rules evolution, wider tyres and reduction of car weight
- Reintroduction of refuelling (maintaining a maximum race fuel allowance)
- Higher revving engines and increased noise
- More aggressive looks
A few other measures have also been discussed but require further investigation before they can be implemented:
- A global reflection on race weekend format
- Measures to make starts only activated by the driver without any outside assistance
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Post by Chris K. Hale on May 16, 2015 3:14:29 GMT -8
Sounds Good, they only forgot these items, The resignation and disappearance of Mr. Bernie Eccelstone, and the return to "Run what Ya Brung" free design and manufacture of true racing cars thus returning F-1 to the Pinnacle of Motorsport! Chris
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Post by crazyed on May 16, 2015 4:52:25 GMT -8
I'm ALL for the Bernie exclusion rule, but for Free Design n Run What Ya Brung Racing you'd need to use '66 - 68 CanAm Rules. The Modern F-1 Rules have always had Max Engine limits and come to thing about it even the early CanAm had Engine Minimums of 3L. I guess about the only If It Feels Good (and it's SAFE) form of Racing would be those running for Land Speed Records where there's a Class for Everyone!
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Post by Chris K. Hale on May 16, 2015 16:27:24 GMT -8
Have you ever seen the construction rules? Every part of the car is sectioned off in boxes and within those boxes there are specific measurements and layout that make the cars almost identical, sure they say they are for safety and to insure a even playing field with no constructor having a advantage but they might as well be like Indycar with just one constructor. Same with engines and all the accessories many parts    are spec and there is no room for variance. It doesnt allow for any creative, or technological advancement only to build the car to the rules. When Red BUll did their 1x1 F-1 Prototype they built a what if car and the innovations were numerous.. so let the teams break out of the box (pun intended) and build something truly at the forefront of technology. There will always be rules but dont wipe out creativity and innovation in the name of safety! I would like to see a car like this being raced instead of what we have now!! Chris |
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Post by afx on May 19, 2015 2:59:48 GMT -8
I like the Ferrari concept better The Red Bull looks like a Le Man prototype to me.
 
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