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[BigAl1992]

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.

They already have. Helmet tear-offs are banned for this year.

 

[Psychotext]

They already have. Helmet tear-offs are banned for this year.

No, that didn't happen. And they weren't being banned, throwing them out of the car was being banned.

 

[NOKYARD]

Squeegee dude in the pit

They would have to hire highly experienced professionals for a few races until they could properly train engineers to operate a squeegee.

 

[Zeknurn]

Tear Offs are more likely.

Imagine one of those massive tear offs getting sucked into the side pod.

 

[chuckddd]

Real drivers clean their own windows. While the race is going on.

 

[Big Takeover]

This guy would look good in Williams overalls.

 

[Aiii]

Peter Windsor Just uploaded this vintage Monaco/German and assorted GP footage. It's fucking awesome: https://youtu.be/u1_cqop3LX0

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Peter Windsor Just uploaded this vintage Monaco/German and assorted GP footage. It's fucking awesome: https://youtu.be/u1_cqop3LX0

God, the Britishness just oozes.

 

[sammex]

 

[Shaneus]

It's probably been covered already, but is there a chance this could provide some (any) kind of aero advantage?

And is it glass, or perspex?

 

[DBT85]

It's probably been covered already, but is there a chance this could provide some (any) kind of aero advantage?

And is it glass, or perspex?

If its the same as a fighter canopy then polycarb and polyurethane.

 

[Megasoum]

The Senna Vs Brundle documentary is out. I'll probably watch it over the week-end, looks interesting!

 

[Zeknurn]

FP1 is live.

 

[Mastah]

German Jesus spun twice in 5 minutes.

 

[Zeknurn]

Red Bull posted a clip of the FIA test of the Aeroscreen with a F1 wheel at 225 km/h.
https://twitter.com/redbullracing/status/725944717066661891

And another clip with a 1kg projectile at 230km/h
https://twitter.com/redbullracing/status/725950735557386240

 

[DrM]

Very few laps done from Ferrari

German Jesus spun twice in 5 minutes.

Everybody is spinning, zero grip as expected. Should be better tomorrow and on Sunday though

 

[Mastah]

On the fourth point of noise, there is understood to be a commitment from engine manufacturers to implement a standard power unit exhaust sound generator.

The target is to introduce this generator as soon as possible but by 2018 at the very latest.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/124019/f1-reaches-engine-rules-agreement

 

[DrM]

Blessed one will have it custom made, so it will emit his songs instead of engine sound #swag

 

[DBT85]

Red Bull posted a clip of the FIA test of the Aeroscreen with a F1 wheel at 225 km/h.
https://twitter.com/redbullracing/status/725944717066661891

And another clip with a 1kg projectile at 230km/h
https://twitter.com/redbullracing/status/725950735557386240

Certainly seems to do the job. Can't imagine the Halo would so as well against the 1kg projectile unless it hits at exactly the right angle.

 

[Aiii]

At least this doesn't look like shit, it's amazing they're even still considering the halo after seeing this.

 

[Zeknurn]

I bet Mercedes and Ferrari will oppose it because the Red Bull aero team had a hand in designing it.

 

[tomtom94]

The engines sound fine, this is literally the FIA creating a problem so that they can solve it

 

[Aiii]

Sirotkin had a great first outing, completely trenched Palmer.

 

[Mastah]

Yep and it's not like they were on different tyre strategy or anything like that. Also it was Palmer who spun and made several off track excursions. It's FP1, but still, 8 tenths behind someone who sat in the car for the first time today :/

Also, Celis. Is there anyone worse than Haryanto? Yes, there is, lol.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Jolyon Palmer is F1's Tim Tebow.

Was good and promising when younger, but there are now way better younger prospects out there.

 

[ElTorro]

Looks pretty good from the front. I'm surprised.

 

[Betta Lines]

I think it looks like a joke. From close up it looks the driver is sitting in a bin, and from a distance it looks like the driver's helmet visor has been enlarged and morphed into the car, i.e. one step away from becoming a (Pixar) Cars character.

 

[bobnowhere]

Makes me think of Minidrivers!

Obviously this is an interim solution, but it must play havoc with the air intake in the roll hoop. Probably why they only ran one lap.

 

[xrnzaaas]

All halos look awful to me. They should abandon this idea or just go all in and make closed cockpits.

 

[sammex]

So much better than the halo

 

[Aiii]

The more I get used to the look of it, and considering you can further streamline the design of the car around it, the more I like it.

Safety ain't no joke, and this seems a pretty good solution. Hell, it even seems sturdy enough that it might have saved Bianchi.

 

[sammex]

Makes me think of Minidrivers!

Obviously this is an interim solution, but it must play havoc with the air intake in the roll hoop. Probably why they only ran one lap.

There's already a solution

 

[Jibbed]

You guys realise it looks weird because it's been bolted on to a car that isn't designed to incorporate it properly?

It won't nearly be as wide and garish as a final design.

Or you know, we can just wait until someone gets hit in the face with a 2kg spring again and blacks out at 150mph.

 

[PdotMichael]

Godamn, just go full cockpit canopy.

 

[Jezbollah]

I can imagine Adrian Newey wincing at the complete fucking up that canopy does to his aero.

That poor engine..

 

[spyshagg]

 

[ElTorro]

You guys realise it looks weird because it's been bolted on to a car that isn't designed to incorporate it properly?

It won't nearly be as wide and garish as a final design.

Yeah. I think it already looks decent. If they are allowed to customize it and use it for aerodynamics it will very likely look better.

 

[Deaf Spacker]

I think it looks quite good already.

 

[Mastah]

German Jesus died. Well, his car just did.

 

[Aiii]

All the electronics died.

 

[acm2000]

the height of the riot shield looks perfect to deflect air upwards and into the intake on top, its no coincidence

 

[navanman]

GIF of Ferrari guys cleaning the garage floor please..

 

[psylah]

Let's face it, F1 design (aesthetically) has been on a long roll downhill since 1995, so halos and windscreens can do little harm in terms of looks.

I think the windscreen is an improvement, next year it should mesh really well.

 

[brotkasten]

Let's face it, F1 design (aesthetically) has been on a long roll downhill since 1995, so halos and windscreens can do little harm in terms of looks.

I think the windscreen is an improvement, next year it should mesh really well.

I very much prefer the 2000-2004 cars over the older ones. The F2002 is still one of the best looking F1 cars, imo.

Just a matter of taste.

 

[Aiii]

1998.

 

[psylah]

But 1995 tho

Then one by one the teams started lifting the noses off the deck and it all looked rather DeBergerac-ian.

 

[JadedWriter]

GIF of Ferrari guys cleaning the garage floor please..

Imagine that halo on a 2008 car. Would probably have so many winglets on it that you wouldn't be able to see through it.

 

[Zeknurn]

1998.

Yup. This is the correct answer.

 

[Aiii]

Rumors by the normally pretty decently informed paper Telegraaf this morning indicate that upper management at Red Bull have already decided on Verstappen's promotion to Red Bull for next year, announcement will allegedly be at Spa.

 

[Goldrusher]

We have no idea...
Caption competition?

https://twitter.com/MercedesAMGF1/status/726042020612083716

All we know is that Bernie saw it in an auction and thought of Niki...

https://twitter.com/adamcooperF1/status/725970889683165185