2013 F1 Thread

[JessicaTam]

Can't wait to see it, even though it's been widely criticised for being too "Hollywood".
Most of the F1 press I've read on it say the altercation between JH and the journo was a complete fabrication, painting him as a bit of a loony, but that the racing sequences are great.
Glad to hear a vote in favour of it.

The altercation did help to show the defelopment of the relationship between NL and JH. I did like the ending, but you will have to watch it to find out!

 

[whatmeworry]

Article about Webber and weight issues in F1.
Mark Webber says he has starved for years as formula one struggles with 'heavy' drivers

 

[JessicaTam]

Article about Webber and weight issues in F1.
Mark Webber says he has starved for years as formula one struggles with 'heavy' drivers

As long as he doesn't become another overweight Porsche driver!

 

[pgsdiver]

Loved Lewis' comment.

 

[JessicaTam]

Loved Lewis' comment.

Considering I have never liked him, I would be happy to oblige.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Considering I have never liked him, I would be happy to oblige.

If he did indeed lose that weight, he might get an unobstructed view of the track then.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Red Bull boss Christian Horner thinks plans for a 22-race calendar next year are 'beyond the limit' of what is acceptable.

2014 Formula 1 calendar 'beyond the limit', says Christian Horner - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

Well not sure if its in the regulations, but I'm sure as a team, you don't *have* to attend every race. Certainly in the past teams would miss out on certain races.

 

[thewinchester]

Quick question: Anyone planning to be at the Abu Dhabi GP?

 

[SeatBackForward]

I finally got around to watching Senna recently (shame on me as a F1 fan), interesting documentary, especially the behind the scenes footage. One clip in particular stood out for me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AME4v3qZkc&sns=em

In 1993 Williams introduced Active suspension and won the Championship that year with Alain Prost. Interestingly enough, rumours have surfaced this week that Red Bull is also using some form of Active Suspension..

 

[elbarto]

I finally got around to watching Senna recently (shame on me as a F1 fan), interesting documentary, especially the behind the scenes footage. One clip in particular stood out for me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AME4v3qZkc&sns=em

In 1993 Williams introduced Active suspension and won the Championship that year with Alain Prost. Interestingly enough, rumours have surfaced this week that Red Bull is also using some form of Active Suspension..

There's lots if rumours about Red Bull cheating. One of the skills needed for success in F1 as Bernie Ecclestone puts it is how good at not getting caught cheating you are.

 

[docjames]

The other rumour being some form of traction control (with reports Vettel on the gas almost 20m earlier in Singapore than the others).

 

[Must...Fly!]

The other rumour being some form of traction control (with reports Vettel on the gas almost 20m earlier in Singapore than the others).

Every year this comes up and every year it is quashed and so starts the discussion about the openly admitted engine maps that Renault spend a lot of time on (and rightfully so!)

At the track if you are sitting on the corner the sound is very different and one can guess what is going on ... burn a bit more fuel but those exhaust gases are worth it!

 

[JessicaTam]

News Flash!

Webber just gained a place on the start instead of losing one.

 

[moa999]

News Flash!

Webber just gained a place on the start instead of losing one.

Had he got on the gas earlier at turn 3 could have done even better

 

[JessicaTam]

Had he got on the gas earlier at turn 3 could have done even better

Yeah, I wasn't sure if I should mention that Ricciardo gained ~5 places.

 

[JessicaTam]

*Insert swear word here*

 

[moa999]

After a good start for Webber, then a puncture, a sutil slam and a fire... Not his day

In any event he wouldn't have lasted to the end on super softs

 

[HarryB]

Well not sure if its in the regulations, but I'm sure as a team, you don't *have* to attend every race. Certainly in the past teams would miss out on certain races.

I believe there are massive fines for missing races, Bernie doesn't like anyone spoiling the show!

 

[elbarto]

Usually only a case of force majeure will get out of not attending a race.

 

[SeatBackForward]

I believe there are massive fines for missing races, Bernie doesn't like anyone spoiling the show!

Usually only a case of force majeure will get out of not attending a race.

OK wow. I figured if there were regulations it would be about the money. I guess these days F1 does provide the transport for all the teams?

Onwards with the slot car bill boards!