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[S. L.]

What's the word on when Mercedes will launch their new car?

21/2

 

[ANDY_098]

What's the word on when Mercedes will launch their new car?

Feb 21

 

[Septimius]

Thanks. I am so very excited and very cautious about Mercedes this year. I so want things to go right for Nico and Michael. They'd both deserve it, but I'm mostly concerned for Schumacher, since it'd be a shame if his comeback could ever only be positively reviewed as "a good attempt, but the car wasn't good enough". But then again, I think he might stick around to 2013.

 

[brotkasten]

That fire picture was from last year's pre-season tests.

Oh. I was at work, when I saw the picture and just skimmed through the thread. Didn't even notice the Italia livery on the rear wing.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Thanks. I am so very excited and very cautious about Mercedes this year. I so want things to go right for Nico and Michael. They'd both deserve it, but I'm mostly concerned for Schumacher, since it'd be a shame if his comeback could ever only be positively reviewed as "a good attempt, but the car wasn't good enough". But then again, I think he might stick around to 2013.

He'll certainly want to stick around as the personnel that Merc have recruited this past year are quite impressive and the fruits of their labours will certainly make for a very interesting few years. They may well be title contenders in 2013/2014.

 

[S. L.]

According to Pat Symonds in the podcast below, Marussia will not a have step-nose. They can't get it to work.

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/opinion/januarys-audio-podcast-with-pat-symonds/

that was a really good podcast

 

[DrM]

Mclaren & Lotus side by side

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Mclaren & Lotus side by side

A sign of things to come maybe.

 

[mclaren777]

A sign of things to come maybe.

Lotus getting lapped frequently this year?

 

[brotkasten]

Mclaren & Lotus side by side

Can't wait to see this picture more often. Y'know, because McLaren will fall back into the mid-field, because they have a normal nose.

 

[Road]

Lol

Poll: Which of the 2012 cars do you like the look of the most?
McLaren (81%)
Ferrari (8%)
Lotus (4%)
Red Bull (3%)
Force India (2%)
Other (2%)
by skysportswebed 8:47 AM

I'm rooting for McLaren this year just because of the car situation.

I'm that shallow.

 

[Psychotext]

I can't help feeling that Ferrari have 8% there simply because of their huge fanbase.

Fugly goddamn car.

 

[brotkasten]

I can't help feeling that Ferrari have 8% there simply because of their huge fanbase.

Fugly goddamn car.

It looks much better with the number on the hump.

 

[Betta Lines]

And I am the only one that thinks the new Ferrari looks pretty ghastly?

No, even Ferrari admit it's pretty ugly. All the noses look terrible apart from the McLaren.

 

[AcridMeat]

I'm rooting for McLaren this year just because of the car situation.

I'm that shallow.

 

[Leunam]

lmao

 

[Edmond Dantès]

lmao

Season's close, have you thought of a name for the 2012 thread?

I Know you'll blow us all away again with your fantastic OP.

 

[AndyD]

Season's close, have you thought of a name for the 2012 thread?

I Know you'll blow us all away again with your fantastic OP.

That picture should be the title.

 

[Nolan.]

That picture should be the title.

Ha so true

 

[Edmond Dantès]

The Formula 1 2012 Season of Ferrari Y U No Finish Nose |OT|.

That might just work.

 

[S. L.]

I can't see myself going anywhere else

Newey about RBR
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...he-timesheets-at-winter-testing-in-Jerez.html

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

hahaha.. thanks for the laugh


I'm heading to the airport soon for a business trip.. I won't be able to follow the tests today

 

[Leunam]

Season's close, have you thought of a name for the 2012 thread?

I Know you'll blow us all away again with your fantastic OP.

I was thinking about something referring to the duck nose. I do, however, like your suggestion. That's in the lead for now.

I'll be working on the graphics and info next week. I'll definitely get input from people here so now is a good time to think up a title and present them later.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

stefmeister at digitalspy has compiled all the F1 reports from Sky Sports News:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xoff8l_f1-2012-testing-jerez-day-1-feb-7th_auto

 

[Gor@n]

Dunno if posted, comments from Webs, Horner, Kimi and Diresta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Po25nwxtok&feature=player_embedded

 

[S. L.]

Dunno if posted, comments from Webs, Horner, Kimi and Diresta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Po25nwxtok&feature=player_embedded

Heh, Horner dodging the question whether the driver cooling slot does anything else

 

[Edmond Dantès]

stefmeister at digitalspy has compiled all the F1 reports from Sky Sports News:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xoff8l_f1-2012-testing-jerez-day-1-feb-7th_auto

Still feels strange seeing Sky Sports covering F1 so extensively, but so far so good.

 

[Bo-Locks]

Will there be an F1 competition game like last year? (I can't remember what it's called) I wasn't a member then but it looked like good fun.

 

[Leunam]

Fantasy league? Yeah, we'll definitely keep that going.

I'll have login info in the OP for this coming season.

 

[Bo-Locks]

Thanks. Looking forward to it.

 

[Shaneus]

autosportlive

Very early days, but ominous nonetheless.

Woo.

best sponsor placement or what?

Indeed. I wonder if it was just coincidental?

Results from test day 1:

Kimi Raikkonen Lotus 1:19.670 75 laps.

Paul Di Resta Force India 1:19.772 101.

Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:20.219 56.

Mark Webber Red Bull 1:20.496 54.

Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso 1:20.694 57.

Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1:20.794 42.

Kamui Kobayashi Sauber 1:21.353 106.

Jenson Button McLaren 1:21.530 62.

Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:22.815 69.

Heikki Kovalainen Caterham, 1:23.178 28.

Pastor Maldonado Williams 1:23.371 25.

Pedro De la Rosa HRT 1:23.676 44.

101 laps in the Force India - impressive work Di Resta. Now go get some sleep.

I don't know what the significance of those numbers are, but that seems like a pretty fucking good showing from Ricciardo and STR, especially considering he's really only done half a season (in an HRT, no less).

Thing looks like it's on rails. Nice.

Vettel's probably going to be the best driver for comparing the RBR to last year, though. Possibly the best to draw comparisons with as far as the old/new regulations, too. No-one else is as consistent.

Heh, Horner dodging the question whether the driver cooling slot does anything else

Ahaha, yeah, I had a laugh at that. "Obviously it's good for the drivers and the cooling and the vent for the drivers and, it's good for the drivers".


Those round things seen from the rear of the RBR at the rear wheels... what are they?

FWIW, apart from the god-awful red rear-wing, the STR probably has the best looking livery out there.

And the new title should have a question mark at the end. Without it it just looks weird.

 

[Dynoro]

Kimi about to go out:

..and there's already a red flag for Heikki

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/16932283

Webber/Horner/Kimi/Diresta interviews there and some nice footage.

I just want the season to start. These tests and slow reveals aren't exciting. Let's get to the track!

Also, anybody looking at the odds this year?

There were much better ones last year (12/1, 14/1 for the likes of Button and Alonso which I put a tenner each on)

 

[Adamm]

2 red flags so far this morning already!

Oil on track twice apparently (im assuming it wasnt cleaned properly the first time)

 

[Juicy Bob]

Formula 1 2012 Season |OT| Fingers & Noses

or, even

Formula 1 2012 Season |OT| Six Champions, One Finger

 

[Dynoro]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/16932283

Webber/Horner/Kimi/Diresta interviews there and some nice footage.

I just want the season to start. These tests and slow reveals aren't exciting. Let's get to the track!

Also, anybody looking at the odds this year?

There were much better ones last year (12/1, 14/1 for the likes of Button and Alonso which I put a tenner each on)

Kimi for 20/1 (or 25/1 on Sky) is worth it for a giggle. But otherwise not much to go for; unless you fancy 1/9 on Alonso to beat Massa - such confidence in Massa's abilities lol

 

[Adamm]

F1 championship odds are alwasy rubbish. Betting on individual races is the way to go!

 

[pappe]

I was thinking about something referring to the duck nose. I do, however, like your suggestion. That's in the lead for now.

I'll be working on the graphics and info next week. I'll definitely get input from people here so now is a good time to think up a title and present them later.

Formula 1 2012 Season (OT) Duck hunting Season for The Finger!

 

[brotkasten]

Formula 1 2012 Season |OT| Nose-Picking World Championship

 

[Osiris]

Formula 1 2012 Season |OT| The Iceman Cometh (8th)

 

[Lucius86]

The Formula 1 2012 |OT| - Contains noses uglier than Emerson Fitipaldi's

 

[Mush]

Formula 1 2012 Season |OT| of inappropriate Michael Jackson jokes

 

[Lach]

Formula 1 2012 Season |OT| of the rise of Ferr...FOR F****'S SAKE FELIPE!

 

[brotkasten]

Formula 1 2012 Season |OT| of the rise of Ferr...FOR F****'S SAKE FELIPE!

That joke was already overused last season, but this title is awesome

 

[John_B]

Formula 1 2012 Season |OT| The Platypus and the MP4-27

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Another 1m19s from Webber - this time a 1m19.769s. The Red Bull is looking nailed to the circuit

Webber getting into the flow now.

 

[Lucius86]

Webber getting into the flow now.

Ominous. And awesome as it is WebGod.

Just hope Vettel drives like Orgun this year.....

 

[Dilly]

Fuck Total for ruining liveries.

 

[Adamm]

1m19.184s for Webber....

I really hope other teams havent been trying so far =/ I dont think i could stick another season of Red Bull domination

 

[Edmond Dantès]

andrewbensonf1

Tech analyst Gary Anderson on Ferrari: "It looks reluctant to do a time. OK, they have a programme but hard to hold a quick car back"