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[dalin80]

If Lewis stays out of trouble and actually finishes races i'm certain he'll finish above Button at the end of the season.

He had 3 retirements in 2011-

canada which was mostly his fault but also due to bad conditions as he went into button who was going much much slower at the time.

Belgian was his fault for thinking a overtake was done with while kobayashi disagreed.

Brazil was a technical failure as his gearbox failed.

Just had to have a laugh at reading through hamiltons wiki page, so many silly little comments and exaggerations, such as making out that hamilton rammed massa out of the monaco race while chuckling and twirling his moustache.

 

[S. L.]

williams seems like a good option, but they could be potentially total shit but then again maybe not.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Sauber will be good for the opening races.

 

[S. L.]

obviously, but they cost quite a bit mroe

 

[defel]

Just watched the Nic Hamilton documentary on iPlayer. Nic has a great attitude and I was also impressed by Antony Hamilton's attitude. He doesnt shy away from being critical about Nic's performance and seems to impress upon the fact that you have to work hard and graft if you want to become successful. No doubt those are the sort of lessons that really helped Lewis.

edit: Actually, maybe Lewis could do with remembering some of those lessons

 

[Osiris]

Joined f1racemanager with Osiris F1, look forward to the competition

 

[kharma45]

Joined Racemanager, I take it you've only the budget to afford a few things initially? Or can you go into the red?

 

[DieH@rd]

Joined Racemanager, I take it you've only the budget to afford a few things initially? Or can you go into the red?

You have to buy one of everything [both drivers, and all equipment]. Cant go in the red.

In 2010 i finished ~110th in the entire f1racemanager competition, last year i fumbled the start of the season and finished much lower.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Joined Racemanager, I take it you've only the budget to afford a few things initially? Or can you go into the red?

You can't go into the red at any point during the competition.

 

[Ark]

Maybe this year I can make it into the top 50. Spent pretty much the entire season lulling around in the 50-60 zone.

 

[kharma45]

Cheers, guess you just have to start off at the bottom then?

 

[Lucius86]

I demand funnier team names.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Cheers, guess you just have to start off at the bottom then?

Crap drivers, decent chassis and engine combo and the best fuel you can afford is the tried and tested method at the start.

It's more interesting when you can afford better combinations, but then you have to start to really analyse practice sessions and get your team right.

Also, there are the disastrous weekends where elements of your team retire/crash out etc. Very frustrating especially for anyone who favoured Lewis as a driver last season, because of his cheap price.

 

[navanman]

Very frank interview with Jaime Alguersuari and he gives an update on Kubica.
I can't ever see him coming back to F1, he will do well to use his arm & hands properly again.

"I think Robert is and was a fantastic driver, fast and complete. I am sure that if the team went to the front would be a world champion without a doubt. At present the latest information that I have about it are not very good. He can not drink the hand can not take a glass and drink so it does not look too good. I think his injury is worse than expected. Of course I would like to come back, because without a doubt deserves to F1."

http://www.f1talks.pl/2012/03/07/alguersuari-robert-nie-moze-wziac-szklanki-i-pic/

 

[kharma45]

Crap drivers, decent chassis and engine combo and the best fuel you can afford is the tried and tested method at the start.

It's more interesting when you can afford better combinations, but then you have to start to really analyse practice sessions and get your team right.

Also, there are the disastrous weekends where elements of your team retire/crash out etc. Very frustrating especially for anyone who favoured Lewis as a driver last season, because of his cheap price.

Cheers for the tip, I'll probably do some refining to my set-up before next weekend.

 

[Lucius86]

Very frank interview with Jaime Alguersuari and he gives an update on Kubica.
I can't ever see him coming back to F1, he will do well to use his arm & hands properly again.

http://www.f1talks.pl/2012/03/07/alguersuari-robert-nie-moze-wziac-szklanki-i-pic/

Kubicaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa - I want you back you unsexy accountant.

:-(

 

[S. L.]

no point in putting too much thought into your team yet, FP3 will tell a much clearer picture than testing

 

[kharma45]

no point in putting too much thought into your team yet, FP3 will tell a much clearer picture than testing

Can you still change your team then up until quali?

 

[S. L.]

Can you still change your team then up until quali?

yep, right until quali

 

[kharma45]

yep, right until quali

Sweet, thanks!

 

[Ark]

Just don't forget to update your team, or to make sure you've placed your bets and whatnot each weekend like I kept doing.

Any word on when the new OT is going to go up by the way? We're only ten days away from the season start.

 

[Risk Breaker]

Ha, I had everything the wrong way. Shit fuel, Kobayashi and De La Rosa and Marussia car+chassis.

I swapped everything following your suggestions and I have exactly 0 monies left.

Any word on when the new OT is going to go up by the way? We're only ten days away from the season start.

yesssss.jpg

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Just don't forget to update your team, or to make sure you've placed your bets and whatnot each weekend like I kept doing.

Any word on when the new OT is going to go up by the way? We're only ten days away from the season start.

Leunam says by the end of the week.

 

[Ark]

Excellent. The hype is certainly building nicely

I just hope I won't be disappointed.

 

[TylerD]

The visuals of the Sky F1 opening are very emotionally impacting but the music doesn't quite deliver. I love the video time warp from classic to modern F1.

 

[Xun]

Just managed to watch the Nic Hamilton documentary and I must say it was really good!

It'll be good to see him doing well this year.

 

[Diablohead]

Just managed to watch the Nic Hamilton documentary and I must say it was really good!

It'll be good to see him doing well this year.

I watched that last night, was really good.

 

[ANDY_098]

In-depth analysis from testing:
http://abulafiaf1.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/331/

I've only briefly skimmed through it so far, I'll read it properly tomorrow and pick out parts which are worth posting.

 

[xptoxyz]

Just managed to watch the Nic Hamilton documentary and I must say it was really good!

It'll be good to see him doing well this year.

Available anywhere other than iPlayer?

 

[AcridMeat]

I demand funnier team names.

Done.

edit: I know it's F1 season because TylerD is posting again.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

In-depth analysis from testing:
http://abulafiaf1.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/331/

I've only briefly skimmed through it so far, I'll read it properly tomorrow and pick out parts which are worth posting.

It's a very good analysis, but the gist of it is; McLaren and Red Bull are the teams to beat (not much between them) Mercedes have closed the gaped somewhat and Force India may well have may some good progress as well, enough to propel them to the top of the midfield pack. Ferrari are disappointing and Lotus are now among the top tier of teams.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Available anywhere other than iPlayer?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OUEJvleCNA

Enjoy.

 

[xptoxyz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OUEJvleCNA

Enjoy.

Thank you very much.

 

[dubc35]

I dislike how dull the sky sports f1 intro is compared to the bbc and itv versions in the past: http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,,12870_7577584,00.html

so damn generic, I have worries.

Wow, I watched it at work without sound and just now when I got home with sound. It was much better without sound, lol.

 

[S. L.]

It's a very good analysis, but the gist of it is; McLaren and Red Bull are the teams to beat (not much between them) Mercedes have closed the gaped somewhat and Force India may well have may some good progress as well, enough to propel them to the top of the midfield pack. Ferrari are disappointing and Lotus are now among the top tier of teams.

Clearly RBR and McL are the fastest of the pack. But the extremely low tyre degradation on the RBR would suggest to me they weren't really pushing too hard during testing.
And then there is the thing that it more or less only compares it to the Spec A RBR

In general i think this analysis just shows there really isn't enough data available to draw really meaningful conclusions aside from some really rough trends

 

[Diablohead]

This is the first year on f1racemanager for me, hope all goes well

Is there a private league for gaf? if so what are the details?

going with Senna and Rosa as my drivers, woo!

 

[Edmond Dantès]

This is the first year on f1racemanager for me, hope all goes well

Is there a private league for gaf? if so what are the details?

going with Senna and Rosa as my drivers, woo!

Our league name: NeoGaf
Password: gaffers

 

[S. L.]

This is the first year on f1racemanager for me, hope all goes well

Is there a private league for gaf? if so what are the details?

going with Senna and Rosa as my drivers, woo!

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35805606&postcount=4883

 

[Gareth Bale]

Just joined the league

LOL Caterhams!

Spoiler

literally the best I could do

 

[dubc35]

I also joined: Kobayashis Potato

Everyone better prepare! ...

Spoiler

to finish ahead of me!

 

[Leunam]

Excellent. The hype is certainly building nicely

I just hope I won't be disappointed.

Thanks to input from select Gaffers, it's going to be miles better than last years OP.

I've said too much.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

2011 Racemanager standings.

See if we can reclaim top spot this season.

 

[S. L.]

See if we can reclaim top spot this season.

and win hats again!
i could use another Vettel hat

 

[dubc35]

Thanks to input from select Gaffers, it's going to be miles better than last years OP.

I've said too much.

Looking forward to it!

Did you finish your MP4-4 model? (I think it was you, sorry if it wasn't)

 

[TylerD]

Done.

edit: I know it's F1 season because TylerD is posting again.

I don't have much to comment on concerning the intricacies of development and testing. I like it when the cars go fast!

 

[DD]

Can't I be part of two leagues? =c

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Can't I be part of two leagues? =c

You can join a public and private sub-league in Racemanager.

 

[DD]

You can join a public and private sub-league in Racemanager.

Ouch. So I guess I'll leve my other league to join you guys this year. =c

I'm "DD Power", by the way...

 

[Shaneus]

I demand funnier team names.

La Barbilla Gloriosa F1 begs to differ, my friend.

 

[Dead Man]

Registered a new team, sick of Blue Racing, I am now Dead Man Racing. Not creative, but at least you will be able to watch the failure without too much effort!