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brotkasten
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The Marussia looks really
long?
Newey designed car.
If they are having overheating problems with air temperature of 12ºC, I can only imagine what is going to happen in Bahrain.
I don't think there is a question over how good they are tbh. Nobody knows how complicated the problem is or how easy it is to fix
Jezbollah
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Welcome to F1.
Psychotext
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I'm not convinced it's all about Red Bull. There's almost been no Renault running over the last three days.
I'm sure it is a healthy dose of both parties.
I wouldn't be surprised if it was problems with the power unit which are a result of what RB have done to fit it in.
If you will go off spec then you run the risk.
...and let´s not forget, that they make these specs up as they go along. After all, all these new engines are still very much prototypes.
Psychotext
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True, though there's obviously a deeper issue as all three Renault cars have managed something like a cumulative 40 laps.
Oh I'm sure it's not ALL RB, but other teams with Renault have run more than they have.
Myoclonic Jerk
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Allison on Kimi - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMTUJ8QfQsg
That's quite contrary to what has been said by her manager Sabine Kehm :
she briefly spoke to the media in the past 24hours to say that the doctors were progressively reducing doses and starting the process of getting Michael out of the artificial coma. I doubt they would be doing that if the situation had worsened, so it must be that :
A) he's stable and B) he's showing signs of recovery on the neurological front
Which, to me, sounds more positive than negative, but we'll see in the coming weeks... fingers crossed.
Day 3 Completed laps
1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 62 laps
2. Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) 58
3. Kevin Magnussen (McLaren-Mercedes) 52
4. Felipe Massa (Williams-Mercedes) 47
5. Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes) 40 laps
6. Adrian Sutil (Sauber-Ferrari) 34
7. Jean-Eric Vergne (Toro Rosso - Renault) 30
8. Nico Hulkenberg (Force India - Mercedes) 17
9. Robin Frijns (Caterham - Renalut) 10
10. Max Chilton (Marussia - Ferrari) 5
11. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull - Renault) 3
Engine laps
Mercedes 218
Ferrari 97
Renault 43
Renault engineers were last seen attaching the power unit to a skateboard in order to be sure of adequate cooling.
1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 62 laps
2. Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) 58
3. Kevin Magnussen (McLaren-Mercedes) 52
4. Felipe Massa (Williams-Mercedes) 47
5. Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes) 40 laps
6. Adrian Sutil (Sauber-Ferrari) 34
7. Jean-Eric Vergne (Toro Rosso - Renault) 30
8. Nico Hulkenberg (Force India - Mercedes) 17
9. Robin Frijns (Caterham - Renalut) 10
10. Max Chilton (Marussia - Ferrari) 5
11. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull - Renault) 3
Engine laps
Mercedes 218
Ferrari 97
Renault 43
Renault engineers were last seen attaching the power unit to a skateboard in order to be sure of adequate cooling.
dubc's posting an older story which was some neurological experts talking about what theoretically could be the case. It's all possibilities right now, anyway.
brotkasten
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From Red Bull's Twitter:
"Wed love to have done more laps. The team assumes its something they need to sort out in the factory... "
"Were trying to get the car ready for tomorrow. If things dont go to plan then, we have 2 weeks until the next test so times on our side."
"Adrians gone back to the factory to work out the next best step. These guys know how to win. Shell be right!"
Looks like they're pretty much done with Jerez, but I'm absolutely confident that they'll be more than ready at Bahrain.
"Wed love to have done more laps. The team assumes its something they need to sort out in the factory... "
"Were trying to get the car ready for tomorrow. If things dont go to plan then, we have 2 weeks until the next test so times on our side."
"Adrians gone back to the factory to work out the next best step. These guys know how to win. Shell be right!"
Looks like they're pretty much done with Jerez, but I'm absolutely confident that they'll be more than ready at Bahrain.
brotkasten
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The Ferrari looks so damn odd.
A bit like a supercharged 70s F1 car from the future.
A bit like a supercharged 70s F1 car from the future.
On the subject of double points, which we all hate the idea of. What are people's thoughts on if you HAVE to have them, have them for a grand slam series of races. So eg, Monza, Spa, Silverstone, Interlagos, Monaco.
Rather than just the last few races.
RukusProvider
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Please dear God let Vettel win another championship due to double points making the difference.
Big Takeover
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We all laugh at the dong noses, but the teams that run them do so by extending it out beyond the front wing. It really helps with "graceful slope" because the bulkhead doesn't need to be as steep.
Rock the cock
brotkasten
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That would be so hilarious.
Yes, just theory from doctors who have dealt with other people in somewhat similar cases. All speculation at this point though. We won't know until he comes out the coma.
Sorry, I didn't know it was old news. The article was dated yesterday so I thought it was new(er).
That seems inevitable now, someone will take a Button esque early lead in the championship due to Renaults shitty engines then Vettel will go into the last 3 races behind and still win the championship by 75 points. Queue Bernie saying its not exciting enough and quadrupling the points for the following season.
I also think that rather than the last few races, they should do it for flagship races for each continent/zone. One in the Americas, one in Asia, one in Europe.
What may also help with the points would be to award some points for qualifying positions. What is GAF's position on this. I know some cars go for different setups and don't always strive for pole, but would it make a positive difference?
I'm sure of that too but its going to mean they lose focus on improving the launch spec car.
The Mercedes powered teams have basic reliability nailed down already so will working on setup and next aero improvements.
Wax Free Vanilla
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I'm liking these words, I would absolutely love it if McLaren annihilated the competition after all the shit about them becoming the new Williams last year.
According to L'Equipe: Michael Schumacher has "blinked" and is "responding to simple instructions"
Nicktendo86
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Read someone at trackside single out the McLaren as being particularly good and 'on rails'.
Gonna put money on it, the McLaren will be a rocket this year.
Edit: link of some guys observation http://thejudge13.com
Gonna put money on it, the McLaren will be a rocket this year.
Edit: link of some guys observation http://thejudge13.com
Sounds like the Renault engine is huge fail.
I remember the exact same comments last year after Button lap time on day 1 of testing. It was all over, McLaren has cracked the code with the low nose without a step, they were smarter than everyone else and were going to end the drought. Even Felipe Massa went out and said it was impossible for Ferrari to do a laptime on a green track and low track temperature.
How did the season end up for McLaren?
I'm always baffled at people making assumptions based on winter tests especially this year where teams are basically learning everything again and no one has pushed the car because of fear of failures and valuable data. Winter test lap times should always be ignored and especially this year. Nobody is sandbagging but nobody is pushing either, and it's quite easier to be "on rails" when you're not pushing compared to when you are driving on the limit.
Even last year when everyone knew the cars, winter test gave us a McLaren blistering pace in Jerez and Lotus struggling in the last test at Barcelona. A couple of weeks later it was a Lotus car that won the race.