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[Myoclonic Jerk]

Why do we think Ferrari has a chance here?

As said above, engine plus they were quite competitive last race if it wasn't for stupid Vettel Kimi might have had a fair chance at challenging Rosberg

lol

It must painful to be a Kimi fan

ah well..

 

[Zeknurn]

So, is everyone ready for Ferrari's (Kimi) first win of the season?

As ready I am for Haryanto's first win of the season.

 

[Zaru]

They're bringing a new wing too.
Ferrari going all in (and probably all out)

 

[Don_Tombery]

So Ferrari has an engine update?
Doesn't that mean, that both will be using their 3rd engine in the 4th race?
Or is it just a software update?

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

So Ferrari has an engine update?
Doesn't that mean, that both will be using their 3rd engine in the 4th race?
Or is it just a software update?

New engines and will be used from the allocation. So Vettel will be on his 3rd or 4th

 

[Zaru]

So Ferrari has an engine update?
Doesn't that mean, that both will be using their 3rd engine in the 4th race?
Or is it just a software update?

Note that they can reuse engines. They will (probably) be using his current engine in tracks where engine power is not as important, like Monaco.

 

[DrM]

Note that they can reuse engines. They will (probably) be using his current engine in tracks where engine power is not as important, like Monaco.

Ferrari will be bringing part of their Barcelona update to Sochi. Mercedes is bringing new stuff too.
I doubt it that they will use it outside FPs, because it is a huge risk to use an engine, that is not working properly.

 

[Mastah]

Why do we think Ferrari has a chance here?

Because they already threw away 3 chances to win and it can't be like that forever.

Looking at panic reactions by Mercedes last 2 seasons whenever they were under pressure from rivals I expected even bigger mess if Ferrari is more competetive in 2016. Lo and behold it's actually Mercedes who get it right (at least with one car), while Reds look like clowns. Huge driver mistakes, strategy error and reliability problems. Hopefully this weekend we'll get straightforward race and see where they really stand.

 

[Tempy]

I'm sure Ferrari will win a couple of races. Not seeing Mercedes being challenged for the constructor's championship though...

 

[Frankfurter]

I just hope Ferrari can finally use their engine properly. Their performance seems quite good overall, and they may have a shot at Merc if things work out pretty good (same for RBR too).

 

[Mastah]

Monaco crew checking in:

 

[DrM]

David Coulthard shining in the back

 

[Psychotext]

Man, I remember one company I worked for wouldn't fly more than one area or above level manager on a plane just in case of crashes...

...and I can't help thinking putting that many stars on the one plane is just asking for a disaster.

 

[DrM]

Ordinary people do carpooling. They do planepooling

Minus the blessed one. He flies alone

 

[GrizzleBoy]

Ordinary people do carpooling. They do planepooling

Minus the blessed one. He flies alone

Heey, Roscoe is people too!

 

[f0rk]

Man, I remember one company I worked for wouldn't fly more than one area or above level manager on a plane just in case of crashes...

...and I can't help thinking putting that many stars on the one plane is just asking for a disaster.

Well there aren't any team mates are there?

 

[Mastah]

The Buxton Blog ‏@thebuxtonblog 1h1 hour ago

You know you've been in F1 too long when you don't see your Russian hotel Fire Escape plan. You see Monza.

Haha, so true.

 

[Psychotext]

Well there aren't any team mates are there?

True enough.

 

[tomtom94]

Monaco crew checking in:

Wait, is that Jason Statham?

 

[brotkasten]

Wait, is that Jason Statham?

I think that's Zidane. But yeah, I had the same though at first glance. Pretty funny.

 

[Chuck]

New Alt+F1 podcast is up.

http://www.giantbomb.com/podcasts/altf1-78-russian-gp-prerace-2016/1600-1582/

 

[Shaneus]

Monaco crew checking in:

Is that Kvyat on the far right? Jesus christ, he looks 12.

 

[Psychotext]

Scottish driver isn't it... uhh... Di'resta?

If it is him... he's 30. lol

 

[JadedWriter]

Ordinary people do carpooling. They do planepooling

Minus the blessed one. He flies alone

Or with Niki.

 

[bobnowhere]

Scottish driver isn't it... uhh... Di'resta?

If it is him... he's 30. lol

Yeah Di Resta.

Recognize most of them:

Front (L->R): Felipe's Dad, Some Dude, Hulk
Middle: Firstberg, Dan, JEV, Wurz, Di Resta
Back: Felipe, Someone I should remember the name of, DC, other guy.

 

[Shaneus]

Scottish driver isn't it... uhh... Di'resta?

If it is him... he's 30. lol

Ahh... thought I recognised that face.

 

[Zeknurn]

Red Bull has confirmed they will run their canopy solution in Fp1.

 

[Mastah]

 

[DBT85]

Ordinary people do carpooling. They do planepooling

Minus the blessed one. He flies alone

He clearly flies on the plane with the other world champions.

 

[Zeknurn]

They should let the drivers use scarf and goggles to complete the look.

 

[sammex]

some more

 

[Big Takeover]

Love it. I assume the lights on the bulkhead indicate it's secure, yeah?

You do have to wonder what it'll do to the airflow into the airbox however.

 

[brotkasten]

I like it.

 

[RoKKeR]

Wow, it looks great. I am all for this push for a closed/protected cockpit so I hope this sticks.

 

[Hammer24]

I like it.

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[Zeknurn]

I much prefer this solution over Ferrari's thong and the Mercedes toilet seat.

 

[Betta Lines]

I want to see a wide shot. From the front closeups it looks like he's sitting in a bin. :/

 

[acm2000]

well thats miles better than the last, and if integrated into the car design a bit more it would look fine

 

[Big Takeover]

I want to see a wide shot. From the front closeups it looks like he's sitting in a bin. :/

Can't unsee

 

[sammex]

I want to see a wide shot. From the front closeups it looks like he's sitting in a bin. :/

Here you go

 

[DD]

Still looks weird, but much better than that thing Ferrari and Mercedes have made. =B

Yeah Di Resta.

Recognize most of them:

Front (L->R): Felipe's Dad, Some Dude, Hulk
Middle: Firstberg, Dan, JEV, Wurz, Di Resta
Back: Felipe, Someone I should remember the name of, DC, other guy.

Gutierrez. =B

 

[AndyD]

Im curious to see it after dozens of laps and slag on the windshield.

 

[muteki]

I feel like I could potentially like something like this if it was on a car designed with it in mind.

Hard to say one way or the other when it is bolted on to a car that isn't.

In general though, I prefer the idea of a windshield to the alternatives.

 

[Psychotext]

Im curious to see it after dozens of laps and slag on the windshield.

They might have included some high tech coatings I guess... but yeah, there's every chance it gets obscured.

 

[NOKYARD]

They might have included some high tech coatings I guess... but yeah, there's every chance it gets obscured.

Tear Offs are more likely.

 

[ElTorro]

I like it.

It looks good, but the angle in those photos is suspiciously close. It might look shitty when you see it with the entire car.

 

[PdotMichael]

Im curious to see it after dozens of laps and slag on the windshield.

 

[sammex]

Tear Offs are more likely.

Might add some unpredictable hilarity to pit stops.

 

[dubc35]

Might add some unpredictable hilarity to pit stops.

If it tears off from the top the driver could pull it off after the stop but while still in the pit lane, similar to when they tear off the layers from their helmet visor. In fact I guess they could possibly get rid of the helmet visor layers if the windshield blocks it all.

 

[Chuck]

Im curious to see it after dozens of laps and slag on the windshield.

Squeegee dude in the pit