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[mclem]

I know, that they are allowed to keep their number. But i have missed that he really going to keep it. Cool! Although I have to admit, that I'll miss the '1' a little.

For that matter, what's Seb's number? I'm not sure we've ever had a chance to see it.

 

[Juicy Bob]

For that matter, what's Seb's number? I'm not sure we've ever had a chance to see it.

5

 

[mclem]

5

He's ALIVE!

 

[Elvin Atombender]

What has happened with Red Bull today?

 

[Zeknurn]

What has happened with Red Bull today?

@tgruener: #F1 Red Bull has stopped running because of an engine problem, we hear. Ricciardo only 5 laps for the day. #AMuS http://t.co/NzRtQrZhr7

.

 

[frontieruk]

Merc back on top...

 

[DD]

And McLaren is done for today.

 

[Mastah]

McLaren ‏@McLarenF1 4m4 minutes ago

We've had a loss of cooling water pressure & have removed the power unit for inspection. That’s a long process, so it ends today's running.

We can replace those components ahead of running tomorrow. The issue was promptly spotted by Fernando on an outlap - so quick to trace.

At least they covered good number of laps before problem.

 

[Stiflers Mom]

... because you know there's definitely no chance of him winning?

No.

Because I remember the good times watching F1 when Michael Schumacher went from Benetton to Ferrari back in the nineties..

And about winning, we will see...

 

[Ark]

Oh, you're doing that again? Ugh.

I was kinda being serious, I don't think the Ferrari will be as bad as people are expecting, but, sorry.

I won't do it again, I promise.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Looks like Kimi may be done for the day. Just saw him go to the motorhome without his race suit on.

EDIT: Never mind. Looks like it was just a piss break. He's back out.

 

[frontieruk]

No.

Because I remember the good times watching F1 when Michael Schumacher went from Benetton to Ferrari back in the nineties..

And about winning, we will see...

Ooooh Stiffler's Mom...

 

[Hackbert]

yeah... ittook schumacher a while to clean house at ferrari...

and the Merc´s cruising goes on and on again.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Is it this year that the four engines rule will kick in?

 

[kmax]

That RBR car is so ugly.

It's going to be interesting to follow Vettel this year.

 

[Jibbed]

Is it this year that the four engines rule will kick in?

Yeah, gonna be tough.

 

[shas'la]

Yeah, gonna be tough.

4 for 20 races?!! That's mental!

 

[DD]

Until now

NAS 1:21.545
RAI 1:22.351
ROS 1:22.810
MAS 1:23.665
RIC 1:23.920
SAI 1:25.101
MAL 1:25.157
ALO 1:35.553

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

4 for 20 races?!! That's mental!

Those fines aren't going to pay themselves.

 

[NHale]

Sauber will lap the field at Melbourne. Guaranteed.

 

[brotkasten]

5

He was talking about the number on his car, not his starting position.

 

[Lach]

Sauber will lap the field at Melbourne. Guaranteed.

I find it hard not getting confident that they'll be somewhat competitive this year. I know you can't really rely on testing times.....but still....

Love Autosports SAUBERFACT entries...

Is it this year that the four engines rule will kick in?

Wasn't the whole "Korean Grand Prix in the Calendar" thing just to be able to rise it to 5 legally?

 

[dubc35]

Wasn't the whole "Korean Grand Prix in the Calendar" thing just to be able to rise it to 5 legally?

I thought so too but now that it, and Germany, are off the calendar I'm not sure.

 

[JadedWriter]

I thought so too but now that it, and Germany, are off the calendar I'm not sure.

They should put Magny Cour and Fuji back on the calendar to replace them.

 

[Jibbed]

Istanbul is the only decent track Tilke has designed.

Turkish GP, please.

 

[dubc35]

Mercedes should have skipped this test. Rosberg out there logging miles and miles.

They should put Magny Cour and Fuji back on the calendar to replace them.

I would like Fuji. I've never seen a Magny Cours GP. I love driving the track virtually but not sure how it would fit current F1 cars.

 

[Lach]

oh yes...I really miss the Turkish GP.....


[edit] Still angry at FOM about Germany....

 

[operon]

I thought they could have 5 engines but the teams accepted 4 due the homologation loop hole

 

[Mastah]

I find it hard not getting confident that they'll be somewhat competitive this year. I know you can't really rely on testing times.....but still....

Sauber was great in pre-season testing back in 2010. But when the season started, they were either cooking their engines or sucking badly for the first half of that year. In the end they only finished 8th, losing to Force India by a large margin. No one was predicting it can happen, but it did.

Fast forward to 2015 and devoid of sponsorship Sauber is once again lighting up time charts. Surely great season is awaiting. /not-a-single-hint-of-sarcasm

 

[brotkasten]

Sauber was great in pre-season testing back in 2010. But when the season started, they were either cooking their engines or sucking badly for the first half of that year. In the end they only finished 8th, losing to Force India by a large margin. No one was predicting it can happen, but it did.

Fast forward to 2015 and devoid of sponsorship Sauber is once again lighting up time charts. Surely great season is awaiting. /not-a-single-hint-of-sarcasm

Pretending to be competitive must be part of the Ferrari engine deal.

 

[dubc35]

Let's all look into the future and see how Haas F1 is doing in next years first test!

...probably about as well as Force India this year

 

[fwoibles]

Supposedly Vettel is done testing today having tried everything he or they wanted to try out and is making way for Kimi. I don't know how that fits into what you guys are posting but he was in the canteen for lunch in Maranello today.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Whatever happened with the plan to re-introduced metal skid blocks? I haven't heard it mentioned in a long time.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Supposedly Vettel is done testing today having tried everything he or they wanted to try out and is making way for Kimi. I don't know how that fits into what you guys are posting but he was in the canteen for lunch in Maranello today.

He was only allowed to do two days of testing, same with all drivers.

 

[Jibbed]

Whatever happened with the plan to re-introduced metal skid blocks? I haven't heard it mentioned in a long time.

Apparently they have been integrated into the chassis, some sparks flying already at Jerez.

 

[Mastah]

@Nuclear_Fishin asks: "#askautosport Why is it that the McLaren setup issues couldn't be figured out at the factory before reaching the track? Is it that new?"

CRAIG SCARBOROUGH: "I understand the entire Honda power unit is new since the Abu Dhabi test. It will have been rig tested but once installed in a car other factors can come into play. With these extremely complex engines even a small problem can stop the car for hours."

Also:

"I have to say the McLaren in design terms looks as though it could be the best out there. Their packaging of the rear end is a step ahead of the other teams.

"Of course there’s more to making the package work than a tight rear end, but once sorted on the power unit McLaren could be threatening for podiums later in the year."

Good, good.

 

[theignoramus]

Let it go Ferrari, he moved on...

Im glad Mclaren arent using that livery for the actual races, it's fucking hideous

 

[Pimpwerx]

Merc's mileage is insane. I'm getting giddy for the season. Lewis was all smiles yesterday. I think that third wdc is on the horizon. PEACE.

 

[dubc35]

Im glad Mclaren arent using that livery for the actual races, it's fucking hideous

Well Ronbo said it will change but not telling when. So it could change late in the season.

Horner waving at Vettel e* actually don't think that is Horner the closer I look at it. Rocky?

 

[mclem]

Those fines aren't going to pay themselves.

Speaking of which: I know the cynical answer, of course, but what's the official story on what the money raised through fines goes towards?

 

[DBT85]

Williams have had tiny rear ends for years, the size makes no difference, only what you do with it.

 

[nature boy]

Tobias Grüner AMuS ‏@tgruener 30m30 minutes ago
#F1 McLaren wants more engine token for the season. Not the average of the 3 others but the highest number. AMuS: http://ams.to/-S

Haha.

 

[Risgroo]

Haha.

The power of dreams

 

[Zeknurn]

Haha.

Haha, get out.

 

[Ark]

Speaking of which: I know the cynical answer, of course, but what's the official story on what the money raised through fines goes towards?

Pretty sure it goes towards the FIA's road safety awareness programme. Could be wrong though.

 

[JadedWriter]

Haha.

McLaren is a like a soap opera smashed into a train wreck at times.

 

[Megasoum]

Im glad Mclaren arent using that livery for the actual races, it's fucking hideous

I know it doesn't make any sense but they should go back to the Marlboro livery.

 

[dubc35]

Niki has had enough

 

[Big Takeover]

Elderly fan taking a piss.

 

[DD]

I find it hard not getting confident that they'll be somewhat competitive this year. I know you can't really rely on testing times.....but still....

Nasr said that the car is predictable, easy to handle, and that the Ferrari engine is similar to the Merc engine he drove last year on Williams. These are good signs, especially because the car seems to be reliable.

It's been said that the Sauber crew looks excited too, but nobody expects them to win or to come back to the podium, not even themselves. Their objective is to gather points. They won't lap anyone, but they'll probably won't be as bad as people expect them to be.