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[Psychotext]

Do you guys think Vettel is gonna get punished internally for his mistake?

If you look at the pics a couple of pages ago, there was really not much he could have done... well, short of crashing into Kvyat.

Minidrivers China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn6rzLzZ_dk

 

[theignoramus]

Once again, Bernie opens his mouth and inserts his foot.

The Guardian

I thought he was almost 90, not 85. He can run the sport for another 5 years if his health holds up..how grim.

 

[JadedWriter]

I thought he was almost 90, not 85. He can run the sport for another 5 years if his health holds up..how grim.

How much you want to bet Bernie bribes death himself.

 

[kharma45]

This is beautifully shot


Ferrari F187: Formula 1 Legend - Carfection

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cyLF_Q6O0o

 

[Psychotext]

Very cool.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

If you look at the pics a couple of pages ago, there was really not much he could have done... well, short of crashing into Kvyat.

Minidrivers China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn6rzLzZ_dk

Better than crashing into your teammate!

I think Kimi was to blame a bit, he was too nice to allow him that much space which in turn gave the opportunity to Kvyat to be on the inside.. Kimi should be more aggressive with him if it happens again. Teammate or not

 

[Zeknurn]

Andrew Benson of the BBC has put up a long article revealing what will be happening with F1 in 2017.

Motorsport.com - Red Bull fast tracked its canopy development and if it clears the FIA tests this week the plan is to test it in FP1 for Sochi.

 

[Tempy]

Some Mahindra/Pininfarina next-gen Formula-E Concepts - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/123866/mahindra-pininfarina-reveal-fe-concepts

Not sure if Formula-E is still set on doing street courses only in the future, but if they do, I feel like they need a design that's a bit sturdier and can handle bumps and nudges. That might make designing it to look "futuristic" a tad harder though.

 

[Zaru]

Andrew Benson of the BBC has put up a long article revealing what will be happening with F1 in 2017.

Motorsport.com - Red Bull fast tracked its canopy development and if it clears the FIA tests this week the plan is to test it in FP1 for Sochi.

Let it cause an aerodynamic advantage and that thing will be adapted faster than you can spell "downforce"

 

[Tempy]

Andrew Benson of the BBC has put up a long article revealing what will be happening with F1 in 2017.

Motorsport.com - Red Bull fast tracked its canopy development and if it clears the FIA tests this week the plan is to test it in FP1 for Sochi.

Interesting points. I've always liked the looks of wider rear wings.

I'm still worried about declining F1 viewers, not because of a dominant manufacturer, but because of F1 disappearing behind Pay TV.

 

[theignoramus]

Interesting points. I've always liked the looks of wider rear wings.

I'm still worried about declining F1 viewers, not because of a dominant manufacturer, but because of F1 disappearing behind Pay TV.

I just want Ecclestone to piss off so we can get digital streams (that aren't locked to a cable tv subscription) and a faster implementation of an Internet database of old F1 races.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Do they sell diecast f1 cars? Can't seem to find anything besides a few expensive model kits.

 

[bobnowhere]

Do they sell diecast f1 cars? Can't seem to find anything besides a few expensive model kits.

Minichamps.de for most manufacturers and Hot Wheels for Ferrari though I think they lost the license a couple of years ago.

 

[f0rk]

I just want Ecclestone to piss off so we can get digital streams (that aren't locked to a cable tv subscription) and a faster implementation of an Internet database of old F1 races.

The 9.99 thing actually turned out alright in the end for WWE didn't it?

 

[Hasney]

The 9.99 thing actually turned out alright in the end for WWE didn't it?

Doesn't have live or even recent replays of things that have TV deals though.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Japanese F1 press say several teams are in talks with Honda for a PU supply next season. Must be Force India & Sauber - The Stoff will drive for Force India next year. Book it!

 

[DrM]

Japanese F1 press say several teams are in talks with Honda for a PU supply next season. Must be Force India & Sauber - The Stoff will drive for Force India next year. Book it!

It will be a small miracle if both teams will be there in 2017

 

[Shaneus]

I just want Ecclestone to piss off so we can get digital streams (that aren't locked to a cable tv subscription) and a faster implementation of an Internet database of old F1 races.

They need to follow what the WEC are doing. Have a season-long subscription, with video content that can be accessed via mobile app AND PC. My experience with LM24 last year was sensational, and would happily pay an equivalent amount (given that LM24 is 24 hours and an F1 weekend is, what... 10 or so?) for F1.

They're even under the same company of FoM, aren't they?

 

[Zeknurn]

Ferrari is considering spending its first engine development tokens on an upgraded combustion engine in time for the Russian Grand Prix

This would put Vettel on his third power unit.

 

[Psychotext]

Probably sensible. They really need to get past whatever problem they're having.

 

[jey_16]

Ferrari is considering spending its first engine development tokens on an upgraded combustion engine in time for the Russian Grand Prix

This would put Vettel on his third power unit.

i assume this would fix the rumoured turbo issue?

 

[PdotMichael]

I hope it doesn't make the WDC title too easy for Vettel.

 

[Juicy Bob]

My Marenello sources assure me that this upgrade is worth an extra nine bajillion horsepower.

 

[Staab]

My Marenello sources assure me that this upgrade is worth an extra nine bajillion horsepower.

Damn, almost on par with the new Honda PU, amirite ?

 

[mclem]

Damn, almost on par with the new Honda PU, amirite ?

My sources at Honda say "Nuh-uh, ours is like, infinity times a thousand more."

 

[brotkasten]

My sources at Honda say "Nuh-uh, ours is like, infinity times a thousand more."

You need to say "Japanese press" to make it sound more believable.

 

[ElTorro]

My Marenello sources assure me that this upgrade is worth an extra nine bajillion horsepower.

They call it the "Ferrari NEO 4K".

 

[Tempy]

http://fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/april/stewards-approve-team-aguri-driver-change/

The Stewards have approved Team Aguri’s request for Ma Qing Ha to replace Salvador Duran at this weekend’s Visa Paris ePrix.

Following a meeting on Friday, the Stewards accepted the request to allow for the driver change in accordance to article 19.1 of the 2015/16 FIA Formula E Sporting Regulations.

Due to the lateness of the request, which was not submitted within two weeks of the event, the team are to face a financial penalty.

Salvador Duran is Formula-E's ping-pong ball.

 

[DrM]

Ferrari is considering spending its first engine development tokens on an upgraded combustion engine in time for the Russian Grand Prix

This would put Vettel on his third power unit.

They are getting desperate. And just imagine that their reliability goes away with this 'upgrade'

 

[Psychotext]

What reliability? They've had two engines die.

 

[DrM]

What reliability? They've had two engines die.

It can get even worse, they could waste four engines

Also, they think they are only one tenth behind Mercedes. /insert image of laughing Toto and Niki

 

[dubc35]

It can get even worse, they could waste four engines

Also, they think they are only one tenth behind Mercedes. /insert image of laughing Toto and Niki

I find all the Ferrari is back! Ferrari is right on Mercedes gearbox!, etc funny, meanwhile Nico is lifting and coasting to easy wins.

 

[Zeknurn]

The Felipinho vs Ricciardo race is up.

https://www.facebook.com/massafelipe19/videos/582078005299670/

Fun stuff. If this was Formula E they would make this a real event.


Here's the initial video of Felipinho challenging Ricciardo.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEeM75WHLXu/

and here's him answering the call.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEeX9ZNHLQx/

 

[hamchan]

The Felipinho vs Ricciardo race is up.

https://www.facebook.com/massafelipe19/videos/582078005299670/

Fun stuff. If this was Formula E they would make this a real event.

This is so adorable.

 

[Chris R]

In LA on vacation. Bits of the Long Beach circuit were still up, crazy fun to drive where they drive, seeing the rubber laid down and the pits. bet it's the same for Monaco and Singapore

 

[Fox Mulder]

I find all the Ferrari is back! Ferrari is right on Mercedes gearbox!, etc funny, meanwhile Nico is lifting and coasting to easy wins.

Mercedes also feeds it by being so humble like they're really sweating anyone but their own errors.

 

[TomServo]

Following protracted negotiations, what Pirelli refers to as a 'target letter' has now been sent by the FIA. BBC Sport can reveal its key points are as follows:

• Tyre degradation should be proportional to performance, so the less grippy a tyre is, the longer it will run before it starts to degrade.
• When a car is closely following another, its tyres should not degrade to the extent their performance cannot be recovered.

To the first bullet, isn't this already the case? I guess they're asking for the difference to be more pronounced. In any event, I expect the teams will manage their tires and it won't make for better on-track racing.

To the second, how? Unless they rein in aero, I don't see how you're ever going to prevent front tires from being destroyed by a driver that's trying to keep up with the car ahead while having the aero disrupted.

 

[Mastah]

Great development driver there:

Nikita Mazepin banned for altercation in European Formula 3 paddock

Eye-witnesses reported that Mazepin got out his car and approached Callum Ilott, furious that the Briton had got in the way of a run on new tyres, and after an exchange of words he hit Ilott.

Ilott, who was visibly shaken by the incident, had cuts to his cheek and neck, and swelling to his jaw.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/123917/mazepin-banned-for-paddock-altercation

 

[brotkasten]

Great development driver there:

I'm sure it won't affect his career the slightest. Them moneybags.

Must be nice.

 

[tomtom94]

To the first bullet, isn't this already the case? I guess they're asking for the difference to be more pronounced. In any event, I expect the teams will manage their tires and it won't make for better on-track racing.

To the second, how? Unless they rein in aero, I don't see how you're ever going to prevent front tires from being destroyed by a driver that's trying to keep up with the car ahead while having the aero disrupted.

My understanding of the first point is that the tyre shouldn't be degrading at the same rate after a few laps so the drivers can push a bit harder for a bit longer.

My understanding of the second point is roughly on a par with yours.

 

[Tempy]

Great development driver there:

F3 can be hilarious. 2 races today at the Hungaroring! I'll be watching. (one race ban sounds too lenient, should've been whole weekend at least)

Also, first wet Formula-E race today?

 

[Zeknurn]

I slept in and only caught the end of FP1. The track looks to be the most Formula E track there is, which means the race is going to be great.

Here's the schedule in CEST.

Practice 1 Sat 08:15
Practice 2 Sat 10:30
Qualifying Group 1 Sat 12:00
Qualifying Group 2 Sat 12:10
Qualifying Group 3 Sat 12:20
Qualifying Group 4 Sat 12:30
Super Pole Sat 12:45
2016 Paris ePrix Sat 16:00

Live timings
http://livetiming.alkamelsystems.com/fiaformulae/
http://fiaformulae.com

If you need a way to watch it, check out the most current post on Formula E subreddit.

 

[Aiii]

So this is pretty cool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AcOJqYiiU8

 

[brotkasten]

So this is pretty cool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AcOJqYiiU8

Video and mod taken down by FOM in 3... 2...

 

[Zeknurn]

That FP2 session had more action than most F1 races. Exciting.

 

[Psychotext]

So this is pretty cool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AcOJqYiiU8

I love how the cars have the barge board.

 

[Burai]

Great development driver there:

When keeping it real goes wrong. I was at Silverstone sat in the stand at Luffield and watched this unfold last year:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121941

Some of these kids need to calm the fuck down.

 

[Zeknurn]

Q1 red flagged.

Heidfeld will get a penalty for that, he should have stayed stationary.

 

[Mastah]

Meanwhile in Japan The Stoff was 4th in his first ever Super Formula qualifying, 2nd fastest Honda and faster than the likes of Lotterer or Kobayashi:

http://superformula.net/sf/en/race/2016/1601/qresult.shtml

 

[Zeknurn]

What an incredible lap by Bird.