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[brotkasten]

I think they'll do better than last season, engines willing, but I don't think the real benefits will be seen until next season or the season after.

I hope they'll get a Mercedes-like build-up season. Not quite there, but still good results.

 

[dubc35]

Vettel fingering the competition

http://scarbsf1.com/blog1/2013/12/04/sport-bild-rb10-predcition/

via: http://sportbild.bild.de/SPORT/formel-1/2013/12/04/sebastian-vettels/neuer-red-bull.html (German)



edit,

lol, so they acknowledge the fact that a lot of people don't like the idea and include it in the things to look forward to in 2014.

Double points in Abu Dhabi
Whether the championship is on the line or not, there’s no doubt that added significance has been given to the final round of the 2014 title race in Abu Dhabi thanks to a new rule which will award drivers and teams double points for that Grand Prix, and that Grand Prix alone. Whether you love or loathe the idea, it’s impossible to believe that there won’t be an additional intensity to the racing at Yas Marina and that can only be a good thing.

 

[Deadman]

Grosjean chose 8, 29 and 11 as his 3 numbers. 8 from his wife's birthday, 29 from his son's, 11 from karting.

Autosport did a video showing some of the 2014 changes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJwutdosNIE

Bonus button pic.

 

[Psychotext]

All I can see is ass.

 

[dubc35]

I'm not seeing Jenson either. Perhaps I should look at it longer...

 

[Shaneus]

She's smiling a hell of a lot there. One of his big toes must be getting some action.

 

[AcridMeat]

They look like they're on a set of an outdoor play. Unreal.

 

[brotkasten]

 

[DrM]

What is happening with Lotus? Strange rumors about people leaving all over the place.

 

[cmr-94]

What is happening with Lotus? Strange rumors about people leaving all over the place.

Yep, looks like they are in a bad place. Sorry for Grosjean and the team (- maldonado) if that's the case

 

[Lach]

Autosport did a video showing some of the 2014 changes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJwutdosNIE

Very nice video.
Have any car announcements been scheduled yet?

 

[SCHUEY F1]

God those noses are terrible, give me the Walrus Williams instead.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

What is happening with Lotus? Strange rumors about people leaving all over the place.

Maybe those Lotus / Caterham merger rumours are true?

Lotus: confirmed driver lineup for 2014, team personnel fleeing, no engine deal

Caterham: no driver lineup announced for 2014, Lotus engineers joining team, Renault engine deal


It's happening.gif

The Demon Headmaster finally gets his 10 team wish.

 

[h3ro]

God those noses are terrible, give me the Walrus Williams instead.

I was hoping we'd be getting something similar to the MP4-18 that never saw the track.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Maybe those Lotus / Caterham merger rumours are true?

I'm no business man, but what would really be in it for Caterham, other than surely inheriting a shit load of debt?

 

[paskowitz]

Welp, looks like Ferrari is going to Le Mans...

 

[Psychotext]

Can't wait to see Audi and Porsche rinse them.

 

[Shaneus]

Welp, looks like Ferrari is going to Le Mans...

Alonso vs. Webber. I'm not sure whether Fernando is as loyal to the higher ups at Ferrari as Webber is to Dietrich Mateschitz, but it's something to think about.

 

[brotkasten]

That doesn't look very LMP1-y.

 

[fu3lfr3nzy]

That doesn't look very LMP1-y.

Yeah. Looks like a successor to the Maserati MC12

 

[paskowitz]

That doesn't look very LMP1-y.

Yeah. Looks like a successor to the Maserati MC12

Most likely a very early stage prototype. Ferrari said they would enter no sooner than 2015, with 2016 being more likely. This is also a convenient way to test their F1 engine (and possibly other components).

 

[dubc35]

Good article on Opposite Lock (Jalopnik? Drive? I never understand the difference between them) discussing if we're on the cusp of the next golden era in sports car racing.

 

[Shaneus]

Good article on Opposite Lock (Jalopnik? Drive? I never understand the difference between them) discussing if we're on the cusp of the next golden era in sports car racing.

That should go into the Motor Sports 2014 thread.

Wait, do we have one yet?

 

[Leunam]

Doubt it.

 

[navanman]

Maybe those Lotus / Caterham merger rumours are true?

Lotus: confirmed driver lineup for 2014, team personnel fleeing, no engine deal

Caterham: no driver lineup announced for 2014, Lotus engineers joining team, Renault engine deal

The rumour is that Lotus can't afford Renault engine for next year, most expensive engine at €25M/year.
The have recently hired an engineer from Mercedes powertrain which suggests switch to them at late stage ala Brawn in 09.

 

[dubc35]

That should go into the Motor Sports 2014 thread.

Wait, do we have one yet?

I haven't seen one. I'm willing to help make one, or I could try my hand making one (don't expect much if that's the case, lol)

 

[DrM]

The rumour is that Lotus can't afford Renault engine for next year, most expensive engine at €25M/year.
The have recently hired an engineer from Mercedes powertrain which suggests switch to them at late stage ala Brawn in 09.

Mercedes would surely jump with joy to supply another team

 

[cmr-94]

http://jalopnik.com/crash-test-video-may-show-2014-f1-penis-nose-1482836523

It's even worse than I imagined. Also, stop the video at 0.49, what do you see?

 

[Shaneus]

Oh god, I'm buying this and wearing it to Melbourne. Probably during the pit walk:

I also noticed the guy used the term "strap it on". Perhaps that could be the slogan for the F1 2014 season?

Formula 1: Strap It On.

 

[Tempy]

http://jalopnik.com/crash-test-video-may-show-2014-f1-penis-nose-1482836523

It's even worse than I imagined. Also, stop the video at 0.49, what do you see?

 

[Evolution_1ne]

Welp, looks like Ferrari is going to Le Mans...

in what class? that don't look like a LMP 1 chassis

 

[DrM]

in what class? that don't look like a LMP 1 chassis

This is from their alleged engine test on mule car... they are planning to go into LMP1 category, but I think are for rough awakening.

 

[Xun]

Welp, looks like Ferrari is going to Le Mans...

This is a modification of the LaFerrari right?

 

[Jezbollah]

Or could it be them testing their new F1 engine?

 

[Dave_6]

Looks like the same car from that video of the supposed F1 engine test.

Edit: This one- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od3H6Jxisfk

 

[Zeknurn]

McLaren drops Vodafone branding after end of contract

McLaren had planned to reveal its new title sponsor on December 2nd after Vodafone confirmed earlier in 2013 that it would be withdrawing from Formula One at the end of the year. However, the team opted to scrap the unveil plans. This decision coincided with Kevin Magnussen’s confirmation for 2014, leaving Sergio Perez without and seat, suggesting that Telmex – a major backer of Perez – may have been the planned title sponsor before the move to drop Perez.

The team’s website is now absent of Vodafone branding, with a slick black design replacing the red and white colours of the telecom company. Further to that, the team’s name is simply “McLaren Mercedes”, having been preceded by “Vodafone” for the past seven seasons. You can see the changes here.

http://richlandf1.com/?p=17850

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Dat slick black Xperia McLaren-Mercedes

 

[Big Takeover]

McLaren have had roughly two paint jobs in 40 years. An all new look for them is as rare a thing as you'll find in F1. I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Frijns to Marussia?

 

[Psychotext]

I know it's not F1 related, but has anyone here got any experience with going to Le Mans? I was originally going to go for the Flexotel option but to be honest after seeing things like this http://www.lemob.org.uk/15.html it seems like a bit of a rip off for what you get.

Accommodation / packages aside, does anyone have any suggestions for which grandstands are worth a look?

 

[DrM]

22 days until first testing session in Jerez

 

[pants]

Yeah just read that too. So anyone have a list of unveil dates? Everything's gotta happen in the next 3 weeks surely.

 

[DrM]

Yeah just read that too. So anyone have a list of unveil dates? Everything's gotta happen in the next 3 weeks surely.

Vast majority of teams will simply unveil their car in the Jerez, or they will upload pictures of car 2-3 days prior first test.

 

[Lach]

Yeah didn't we have a full list of release dates at this time last year?

[edit] looking back at last year all the reveals (minus williams) were in the week leading up to the first test.

 

[bobnowhere]

Vast majority of teams will simply unveil their car in the Jerez, or they will upload pictures of car 2-3 days prior first test.

With all the changes I imagine most the teams are keeping their cards close to their chests. Probably won't see the real trick stuff until the final test, if not Australia.

 

[Jibbed]

From what I've been reading on a few forums lately, both the new Ferrari and McLaren feature a lot more black as part of their liveries - McLaren in particular.

Sounds good!

Edit: McLaren's website has been updated to a new, monochrome look sans-Vodafone. Good indication of team colours.

Edit 2: Kimi in Ferrari's new colours.

 

[dubc35]

Schumi's Ferrari F300 for sale.

 

[Tempy]

RIP Brian Hart

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/112034

 

[Cyborgmatt]

Lotus woes continue.

"Lotus to miss the first F1 pre-season test in Jerez. Full story soon"

https://twitter.com/NobleF1/status/420245292898721793

 

[dubc35]

That's not a good sign. If Loldonado wasn't bringing in the monies I'd be worried for them to miss the season (assuming he is bringing in the monies).