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The Formula 1 2011/2012 Off-Season Thread |OT| The Year of the Red Bull
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To be honest, I don't know how accurate this rumour could be.
The rads needs to be a certain size in order to provide adequate cooling, and as the engines are frozen the cooling requirements are (more-or-less) the same year on year. And unless they've been running massively oversized radiators for years without realising then then they won't be able to make the radiators that much smaller.
The rads needs to be a certain size in order to provide adequate cooling, and as the engines are frozen the cooling requirements are (more-or-less) the same year on year. And unless they've been running massively oversized radiators for years without realising then then they won't be able to make the radiators that much smaller.
A bit of both, it'll affect the flow at the back of the wing then the beginning of the floor/plank. I have a better diagram in my 2011 Technical Review PDF on my server. PM me for details
A bit of both, it'll affect the flow at the back of the wing then the beginning of the floor/plank. I have a better diagram in my 2011 Technical Review PDF on my server. PM me for details
Nice, just taking a look now.
Check out the Racecar Engineering mags too, really good!
I used to have a subscription to them, but never had time to read them properly so gave up on it. Still pick them up now and again though, good info about the technical stuff.
Read in one of the Autosport's that the main reason Brundle went to Sky was because they are going to do much more technical analysis than the BBC. The BBC never explained anything about the EBD this season and I'm sure a lot of people didn't know about it at all as a result.
NihonTiger90
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So much exciting racing next year. Sucks that the Daytona 500 has been pushed back to the end of February because I always loved having it my birthday weekend.
Oh well, still looking forward to Indy this May. Should be exciting. And hopefully Austin in the fall *fingers crossed*
Oh well, still looking forward to Indy this May. Should be exciting. And hopefully Austin in the fall *fingers crossed*
Can someone loan me $20k?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-F1-Windtunnel-Test-Scale-Model-Car-OEM-/150597978763
Although if it's a wind tunnel model why would you bother painting it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-F1-Windtunnel-Test-Scale-Model-Car-OEM-/150597978763
Although if it's a wind tunnel model why would you bother painting it?
Myoclonic Jerk
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Very very nice vid.. thanks
Edmond Dantès;33839682 said:
I like your taste..
I never seen Vettel fight through a field. His only move that was remarkable was his pass on Alonso, forgot which race, but I think other drivers like Hamilton, Alonso and even Button would perform better in a bad car
That's a rip-off, how many of those do they create per year?
0 races if no one can copy it. 3 races if they can copy it but it is not as efficient. 1 season multiple teams can copy it well. Then banned.
Agreed.
Vettel is my fav driver on the grid too, but it's boring to see him alone on the front end all the time. I cant remember any overtake coming from him in 2011...
Psychotext
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Not even when he had to use the grass to get around Alonso?
Silverstone 2010.
Vettel has made some great over takes this year, Button in Australia, Alonso in Italy...I can't think of any more, but his race craft is certainly there. Although we've yet to see Vettel and Hamilton go wheel-to-wheel when their tyres are equal.
Foliorum Viridum
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That's because he's been leading most of the time.
I want to see him fighting for position lots more next year. It will be very interesting to see.
Maybe they could give Webber the "good" clutch and fob Mark's 2011 one to him?
Foliorum Viridum
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Don't be so stupid.
RB just need to create a car that is powered by sexual attraction. Mark will be a good 10 laps ahead of everyone by the first corner then.
RB just need to create a car that is powered by sexual attraction. Mark will be a good 10 laps ahead of everyone by the first corner then.
Bahahaha, that's amazing. I shudder to think what would happen if EJ got in one if that happened.
Awesome!
To be honest I'm doubting if it is even a real wind tunnel model. First of why would they bother painting it at all? And all the sponsor logos, what's the point? Also I'd imagine wind tunnel models would be made of foam or something similar which you can easily mould into shape and modify without essentially having to make a new complete model. Never mind the cost and time required to make it out of carbon fibre in the first place.
That said it would still be a cool thing to have, although I have no idea where I would put it.
On the mantle piece of course!
Foliorum Viridum
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Button's missus is way hotter. Alonso loses out again.
Also, I just remembered the BBC review is on tomorrow afternoon. Perfect thing to watch as I fill my stomach with food before the onslaught of alcohol in the evening Gonna be good to see the gang all back together!
Also, I just remembered the BBC review is on tomorrow afternoon. Perfect thing to watch as I fill my stomach with food before the onslaught of alcohol in the evening
Gonna be good to see the gang all back together!First time I've seen him smiling.Wooo, Alonso's new girl:
He really should after how much he gets every year...
Foliorum Viridum
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Considering the faces Massa pulls I think it's a contractual thing that all Ferarri drivers look like they just had a lollypop stolen.
I'm reading this thread drunk. Alonsos woman is hot, but not that hot. And why wear a Ferrari shirt on a night out - tit.
Vettel can piss off, give me button in a fighter jet (i doubg mclaren will do the same miatake twice with being too experimental) with Webber as his.wingman.
I want my train to hurry up.
Vettel can piss off, give me button in a fighter jet (i doubg mclaren will do the same miatake twice with being too experimental) with Webber as his.wingman.
I want my train to hurry up.
Foliorum Viridum
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Button's missus is way hotter. Alonso loses out again.
Also, I just remembered the BBC review is on tomorrow afternoon. Perfect thing to watch as I fill my stomach with food before the onslaught of alcohol in the evening
Totally forgot about that, just stuck it on record there now! Cheers.
Edmond Dantès
Dantès the White
Adrian Newey finally gets some much deserved recognition.
Adrian Newey OBE, I salute you.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/dec/31/new-year-honours-sport-olympics
Adrian Newey OBE, I salute you.
"Sort of want."
Insert all pictures of Kimi @ Ferrari. You're on to something here...
Considering there are more people in Ferrari shirts in the picture, it was probably taken at some Ferrari event.
Proof: Nando is from the future.Wooo, Alonso's new girl:
You're awesome drunk. Come to Melbourne next year for the race.
Myoclonic Jerk
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Button's girl is the hottest living thing on this planet
*looks at wife*
*wife's indifferent*
Ah, so that was what I posted last night.... sorry about that.
Heh, I would love to but I'm not sure my liver would compare to true grit of Aussie livers. I'm definitely doing Melbourne for a future race however - maybe 2013. This year it's either Singapore or Silverstone (depends on my finances, burglary hasn't helped).
More like "I've never asked for this".
Heh, I would love to but I'm not sure my liver would compare to true grit of Aussie livers. I'm definitely doing Melbourne for a future race however - maybe 2013. This year it's either Singapore or Silverstone (depends on my finances, burglary hasn't helped).
More like "I've never asked for this".
Edmond Dantès
Dantès the White
Patrick Head retires from F1
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/12/31/uk-motor-racing-head-idUKTRE7BU06620111231
A legend of F1, whose legacy is set in stone regardless of the last few barren years for Williams. Salute.
One of his greatest efforts; the FW07.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/12/31/uk-motor-racing-head-idUKTRE7BU06620111231
A legend of F1, whose legacy is set in stone regardless of the last few barren years for Williams. Salute.
One of his greatest efforts; the FW07.
He won so many F1 championships in those 25 years that he has been granted eternal youth.
Edmond Dantès
Dantès the White
So, in light of Newey's OBE and Head's retirement, who is the greatest of all the F1 designers.
Colin Chapman
Adrian Newey
Rory Byrne
Gordon Murray
Patrick Head
Colin Chapman
Adrian Newey
Rory Byrne
Gordon Murray
Patrick Head
what channel is it going to be on?
Big Takeover
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Hats off to Patrick Head. He'll be missed.
Whenever Frank decides to pull both feet out, now that's a day I'll really mourn.
Whenever Frank decides to pull both feet out, now that's a day I'll really mourn.
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