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[DD]

That's unfortunate, last I heard was it was being demolished but maybe to be reconstructed and even take over from Interlagos...

Nah, the authorities promised a new circuit in another area of the town, but it was BS. They even came up with this "project", but latter they said that this was a training ground for the army and that it was full of buried explosives. Now the idea is buried, just like the explosives, lol.

 

[DD]

Apparently a Finn newspaper called Turun Sanomat is saying that Lance Stroll signed with Williams to take the seat left by Massa. They say that Stroll will bring US$ 35 mil to the team.

 

[Zaru]

Is Stroll's billionaire dad financing this or does he have other big sponsors?

 

[Aiii]

I'm sure one or more of his dad's companies are "sponsoring" this money, yeah.

 

[DrM]

I'm sure one or more of his dad's companies are "sponsoring" this money, yeah.

Lawrence Stroll's net worth: 2.4 - 2.5 billion dollars
He has a huge collection of vintage Ferrari cars and other sports cars
And he even owns a circuit in Canada

 

[brotkasten]

Apparently Apple wants to buy McLaren?

Apple has approached McLaren Technology Group, the British supercar engineer and Formula One team owner, about a potential acquisition, in the clearest sign yet that the iPhone maker is seeking to transform the automotive industry.

The California technology group, which has been working on a self-driving electric vehicle for more than two years, is considering a full takeover of McLaren or a strategic investment, according to three people briefed on the negotiations who said talks started several months ago.

A tie-up with McLaren, whose expertise ranges from automotive engineering and on-board computer systems to novel chassis materials such as carbon fibre and aluminium, could accelerate Apple’s secretive automotive project. Apple and McLaren declined to comment.

https://www.ft.com/content/523422ba-7ffd-11e6-8e50-8ec15fb462f4

 

[Line_HTX]

EWWW, fuck that. Get your filthy hands off of McLaren!

 

[brotkasten]

EWWW, fuck that. Get your filthy hands off of McLaren!

But imagine McLaren's own Roborace team!

 

[paskowitz]

Apparently Apple wants to buy McLaren?

Apple has approached McLaren Technology Group, the British supercar engineer and Formula One team owner, about a potential acquisition, in the clearest sign yet that the iPhone maker is seeking to transform the automotive industry.

The California technology group, which has been working on a self-driving electric vehicle for more than two years, is considering a full takeover of McLaren or a strategic investment, according to three people briefed on the negotiations who said talks started several months ago.

A tie-up with McLaren, whose expertise ranges from automotive engineering and on-board computer systems to novel chassis materials such as carbon fibre and aluminium, could accelerate Apple’s secretive automotive project. Apple and McLaren declined to comment.

https://www.ft.com/content/523422ba-7ffd-11e6-8e50-8ec15fb462f4

EWWW, fuck that. Get your filthy hands off of McLaren!

I actually think this deal could be a positive for McLaren. The worry is they will get distracted and their current products will suffer, but the flip side to that is they will have a lot more money to pursue innovative technologies which will improve their road and race cars. Also, McLaren is notoriously well organized and efficient.

 

[Zeknurn]

Apparently Apple wants to buy McLaren?

Apple has approached McLaren Technology Group, the British supercar engineer and Formula One team owner, about a potential acquisition, in the clearest sign yet that the iPhone maker is seeking to transform the automotive industry.

The California technology group, which has been working on a self-driving electric vehicle for more than two years, is considering a full takeover of McLaren or a strategic investment, according to three people briefed on the negotiations who said talks started several months ago.

A tie-up with McLaren, whose expertise ranges from automotive engineering and on-board computer systems to novel chassis materials such as carbon fibre and aluminium, could accelerate Apple’s secretive automotive project. Apple and McLaren declined to comment.

https://www.ft.com/content/523422ba-7ffd-11e6-8e50-8ec15fb462f4

I don't think the Formula 1 team would last long under Apple ownership.

On the positive side it would give everyone in the F1 community a team to hate together.

 

[Kuros]

I don't think the Formula 1 team would last long under Apple ownership.

My thoughts as well. They'll suck McLaren dry. Take what expertise they need and that will be it.

 

[brotkasten]

I don't think the Formula 1 team would last long under Apple ownership.

On the positive side it would give everyone in the F1 community a team to hate together.

My thoughts as well. They'll suck McLaren dry. Take what expertise they need and that will be it.

My first thought was "but the backlash they'd get for gutting such a historic Formula 1 team!".

And then I remembered that no one cares about Formula 1.

 

[Line_HTX]

My thoughts as well. They'll suck McLaren dry. Take what expertise they need and that will be it.

Bunch of iPhone vampires.

;P

My first thought was "but the backlash they'd get for gutting such a historic Formula 1 team!".

And then I remembered that no one cares about Formula 1.

Bernie made F1 less popular than even the declining NASCAR...

>:T

 

[Zeknurn]

@NYCMayorsOffice
START YOUR ENGINES! Erm... CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES! Brooklyn to host first ever all-electric #FormulaE race in NYC, July 2017. #NYCePRIX

Another classic Formula E track layout.

 

[Chris R]

What's up with the corner numbering? Race going to start on the long straight with the other point being the start/finish line?

 

[adamantypants]

Apparently Apple wants to buy McLaren?

Apple has approached McLaren Technology Group, the British supercar engineer and Formula One team owner, about a potential acquisition, in the clearest sign yet that the iPhone maker is seeking to transform the automotive industry.

The California technology group, which has been working on a self-driving electric vehicle for more than two years, is considering a full takeover of McLaren or a strategic investment, according to three people briefed on the negotiations who said talks started several months ago.

A tie-up with McLaren, whose expertise ranges from automotive engineering and on-board computer systems to novel chassis materials such as carbon fibre and aluminium, could accelerate Apple’s secretive automotive project. Apple and McLaren declined to comment.

https://www.ft.com/content/523422ba-7ffd-11e6-8e50-8ec15fb462f4

Would McLaren need new proprietary dongles for everything?

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Maybe the McLaren Honda will get more updates?

 

[Aiii]

I would imagine the deal would only be for the car manufacturing business, not the race team.

 

[adamantypants]

Maybe the McLaren Honda will get more updates?

Only if the McHondas are running iOS 10 or higher

I would imagine the deal would only be for the car manufacturing business, not the race team.

That's probably the real answer. But what the hell does Apple know about cars anyway? Their idea of simplicity is basically taking all the finer controls away from the end user and letting them decide what's good for you; completely at odds with the concept of the Mclaren F1 road car.

 

[Jezbollah]

Apple? McLaren?

iMac?

 

[Zaru]

Apple? McLaren?

iMac?

It's MacLaren, obviously

 

[Xando]

Imagine Alonso complaining about the iCar engine

 

[DD]

Imagine not being able to change tires because they'll have no jacks.

 

[adamantypants]

Imagine not being able to change tires because they'll have no jacks.

/dead

 

[DrM]

Imagine not being able to change tires because they'll have no jacks.

Fantastic

 

[Psychotext]

\o/

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

whoops, wrong thread

 

[Tempy]

McLaren denies the rumors, so that's that.

 

[Line_HTX]

Update, 1:59pm EDT: Ars has spoken to McLaren, and the company refutes any reports about a potential deal with Apple. "We can confirm that McLaren is not in discussion with Apple in respect of any potential investment," a spokesperson for the company told Ars. Our original piece on the rumors appears unchanged below.



Whew, dodged a bullet to remove headphone jacks there for a moment.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Only if the McHondas are running iOS 10 or higher



That's probably the real answer. But what the hell does Apple know about cars anyway? Their idea of simplicity is basically taking all the finer controls away from the end user and letting them decide what's good for you; completely at odds with the concept of the Mclaren F1 road car.

Apple has tons of money, so a purchase of mclaren is nothing to them. It also makes sense to pair up for the development of a driverless car.

 

[Dilly]

Fuck Lance Stroll.

I know who I'd be rooting against next year then.

 

[Zaru]

Fuck Lance Stroll.

Any reason in particular or just because he comes with a load of money?
I don't know much about him as a driver

 

[DD]

Fuck Lance Stroll.

I know who I'd be rooting against next year then.

Well, Verstappen is batshit-crazy, but he's no Maldonado. Lance might be:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e5TlmKafMM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtyY50gMEts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gwuySB_weU

*please increase head protection*

 

[Dilly]

Any reason in particular or just because he comes with a load of money?
I don't know much about him as a driver

Money always comes into play in motorsports, but he's an extreme example of paying his way up the ladder.

 

[Shaneus]

Imagine not being able to change tires because they'll have no jacks.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Well, Verstappen is batshit-crazy, but he's no Maldonado. Lance might be:

Maybe Williams will finally get another win then.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

I'm glad that there could be another Canadian back on the grid.

Edit: he has 9 wins in 21 races in F3 which isn't shabby. Definitely needs to clean up his race craft.

 

[Line_HTX]

Oh, so Stroll is supposed to be the extreme version of Lauda?

 

[Chuck]

New Alt+F1 podcast, y'all.

 

[JadedWriter]

Maybe Williams will finally get another win then.

That win came from black magic though. Senna's ghost was so fucking pissed that it set fire to their garage that very day.

 

[DD]

That win came from black magic though. Senna's ghost was so fucking pissed that it set fire to their garage that very day.

LMAO!

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

New Alt+F1 podcast, y'all.

Button's Pokemon rant is hilarious.

"I don't even know what you do with them. Do you win money? Or presents? Chocolate? You'd do it for chocolate wouldn't you..... But come on.

 

[Line_HTX]

Button plays Pokemon Go on the track.

 

[brotkasten]

A new Formula E race location got announced.

Brooklyn, NY
July 2017

 

[DD]

Deconstructing Lance Stroll.

 

[Line_HTX]

The start/finish is between Turns 5 and 6? What?

 

[Zeknurn]

The start/finish is between Turns 5 and 6? What?

The start is on the straight before turn 1 and the finish is between 5 and 6.

 

[Line_HTX]

Ex-Renault Formula 1 chief and driver manager Flavio Briatore:

"Hamilton is a bit 'DJ,' a bit 'rapper.' He has great talent, but if you want to win you have to concentrate on only one thing.

"If I were him, I would work a little less on music and more on F1."



Hamilton makes rap singles?

 

[Aiii]

He does, but he never releases any.

I don't see how it impacts his driving though, he's been doing that for a while and yet managed two WDC's back-to-back.

 

[Moozo]

Ex-Renault Formula 1 chief and driver manager Flavio Briatore:

"Hamilton is a bit 'DJ,' a bit 'rapper.' He has great talent, but if you want to win you have to concentrate on only one thing.

"If I were him, I would work a little less on music and more on F1."



Hamilton makes rap singles?

I remember when Eddie Jordan said this to Hamilton and he basically told him he was a racist