moojito
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I hear that Sutil gives good feedback to the engineers so is more of a benefit from a development point of view, whereas I imagine di resta just complains a lot.
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I hear that Sutil gives good feedback to the engineers so is more of a benefit from a development point of view, whereas I imagine di resta just complains a lot.
PdotMichael
Banned
And nothing of value was lost.
NihonTiger90
Member
Di Resta gets to go take cousin Dario's seat, then?
pants
Member
Good riddance, only wish he took Massa with him.
This reminds me, with Di Resta gone, the announcers on NBC no longer have to remind me that his cousin is Dario Franchitti and that he races in IndyCar. Every. Fucking. Race.
I think that king of complaining is Jenson. You know, everything understeers in his hand. Or he is still searchin for that mythical grip. Maybe they developed a voice filter that remove 'understeer' from any radio chat between pitwall and driver
brotkasten
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I think that king of complaining is Jenson. You know, everything understeers in his hand. Or he is still searchin for that mythical grip. Maybe they developed a voice filter that remove 'understeer' from any radio chat between pitwall and driver
Maybe he can help finding the power steering for Trulli.
pants
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If there are two drivers of the last decade that I am sad didnt live up to their potential then it is Fisi and Trulli. Trulli at least had a couple of seasons at Renault vs Alonso where he didnt do too bad and Fisi has a couple of race wins but meh he was destroyed by Alonso at Renault
Templar Wizard
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Well, I think you are looking back with rose tinted glasses,all anyone remembers of Trulli are the 'Trulli-Trains', which were ridiculous!
He could wrap up the occasional fast lap, but had zero consistency. It was thanks to the terrible air buffer behind him that other drivers werent plowing him every lap. Trulli would not have been able to hide in the DRS era.
He could wrap up the occasional fast lap, but had zero consistency. It was thanks to the terrible air buffer behind him that other drivers werent plowing him every lap. Trulli would not have been able to hide in the DRS era.
Dat Brasil 2003
He was even voted best driver by the drivers themselves in F1 Racing (in 2003 too I think) and after Australia 2005 many were thinking he was going to crush Formula 1 from now on, everything after was a big letdown for him but at least he got to drive for Ferrari even if it was for a few races in the worst conditions with the worst car Ferrari had for a decade.
I'm really wary of judging drivers by their radio messages. We get such a tiny slice of what is said over the course of a weekend, and what we do hear is carefully chosen for broadcast by FOM staff who are effectively in the business of entertainment.I think that king of complaining is Jenson. You know, everything understeers in his hand. Or he is still searchin for that mythical grip. Maybe they developed a voice filter that remove 'understeer' from any radio chat between pitwall and driver
Button: I'm understeering
Vettel: Get him out of my way (30 laps later: I love you boys)
Hamilton: Stop talking to me
Kimi: mmrrmfmrmmblbl
We know there's more to these guys than these radio catch phrases. They wouldn't be in top teams if this was all the feedback they had to offer. FOM just gives us the quotes that make for a good show. It's like high speed Big Brother.
Stupid broke Lotus had to sign Loldonado, Hulk should be there.
Are we even sure the Lotus 2014 will be better than the Force India 2014 ?
With the Mercedes engine and all this talk about staff leaving, it wouldn't be surprising to see some kind of decline for Lotus next year
not to mention Loldonado of course
Adam Scott Aukerman
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It was a reference to Force India's engines.
I also find it rather amusing that Hulk's deal is so prominently being described as "multi-year" when we all know he'll probably be moving on again in another year (regardless of what the contract says), either because he has the opportunity of a faster seat, or he's been dropped due to lack of sponsorship cash. Again.
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
This photo is rumored to be the Honda F1 engine in testing in a NSX racing concept.
The top mounted air scoop like F1 cars is a clue.
It's probably their 2.0 litre turbo for the 2014 Super GT / Formula series, they've been testing that engine on track since July.
http://www.fia.com/news/world-motor-sport-council-3
19 Races again. Doesn't russia in october run a risk of snow during a race?
And the WEC:
I might go to silverstone again next year.
19 Races again. Doesn't russia in october run a risk of snow during a race?
And the WEC:
I might go to silverstone again next year.
Um, you know that Sochi is on Black sea coast?
Mean temperature for october is around 19 degrees celsiusNew Formula-E calendar:
Sep - 13 China - Pequim
Oct - 18 Malasia - Putrajaya
Nov - 15 Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
Dec 13 - Uruguai - Punta del Este
Jan 10 - Argentina - Buenos Aires
Fev 14 - USA - Los Angeles
March 14 - USA - Miami
May 9 - Monaco - Monte Carlo
May 30 - Germany - Berlim
Jun 27 - England - London
Sep - 13 China - Pequim
Oct - 18 Malasia - Putrajaya
Nov - 15 Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
Dec 13 - Uruguai - Punta del Este
Jan 10 - Argentina - Buenos Aires
Fev 14 - USA - Los Angeles
March 14 - USA - Miami
May 9 - Monaco - Monte Carlo
May 30 - Germany - Berlim
Jun 27 - England - London
Wait... why the hell is Brazil not the last race. WTF is this shit?
I would kill for them to do something for the WEC in Australia. Guess the logistics are too much though.... however a 6 or 12hr Bathurst run could be quite epic.
brotkasten
Member
That is so fucked up. And the worst is that one team decided to vote against a weight limit increase.
"I think it should be changed... All teams bar one did vote for that weight limit to be increased and it has to be unanimous - but there was one team that objected to it."
How can one team alone block such a decision, when the other 10 teams are for it? That's bullshit.
ferrari? lol
Mercedes
One for Wax Free Vanilla with it being reported that Ron Dennis is looking to buy back control of McLaren F1.
He is said to be extremely unhappy with the performace of the team in recent times and is lining up to buy back into control of the team.
Whitsmarsh out and Dennis in for 2015 Honda Dream Team!!
Sky News
He is said to be extremely unhappy with the performace of the team in recent times and is lining up to buy back into control of the team.
Whitsmarsh out and Dennis in for 2015 Honda Dream Team!!
Sky News
Bye bye Alonso. Eddie Jordan was wrong.
Good hopefully Ron can get them a podium.
And, uh, well....really? wtf?
And, uh, well....really? wtf?
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/05/sport/motorsport/f1-bernie-ecclestone-ferrari-successor/
Hooky
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Good article about drivers, team principals & funding issues by Will Buxton :
http://willthef1journo.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/post-season-bits-and-bobs/
http://willthef1journo.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/post-season-bits-and-bobs/
Otherwise Horner would have already been announced.
brotkasten
Member
What would make Horner such a good choice?
He´s not a good choice, he´s Bernie´s choice. This is more or less a done deal already.
brotkasten
Member
For some reason I can't see him in that position. And the fact that he was picked by the Gnome himself makes me even more suspicious.
In other news, Todt stays on the throne.
Psychotext
Member
Sounds like politics to me. Bernie is a smart cookie.
Dutch Gronk
Banned
I will be Bernie his successor.
Bringing back the V12s, locking up Spa and Montreal for the next 50 years, unlimited testing for everybody.
Bringing back the V12s, locking up Spa and Montreal for the next 50 years, unlimited testing for everybody.
brotkasten
Member
Just what the fuck is going on in this sport.
Toby Moody ‏@TobyMoody
"Had lunch yesterday with a senior F1 aero guy. Says new F1 2014 chassis regs mean front nose might be worse than this "
How the fuck could it be worse?
Toby Moody ‏@TobyMoody
"Had lunch yesterday with a senior F1 aero guy. Says new F1 2014 chassis regs mean front nose might be worse than this "
How the fuck could it be worse?
Dutch Gronk
Banned
Formula 1 is truly dead.
Mastah
Member
Exactly, it's already a monstrosity and some noses will be even worse looking? :/
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