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[Psychotext]

Love Kamui.

That's great. Bless.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

When is the next test? Getting bored of no news.

 

[bobnowhere]

When is the next test? Getting bored of no news.

19th-23rd and 27th-2nd(march) at Bahrain.

 

[Nicktendo86]

So looking increasingly likely that Renault have sorted their problems and reb bull are confident that their issue is minow. Got a horrible feeling this will be another dominant season.

 

[brotkasten]

When is the next test? Getting bored of no news.

Next week, afaik.

 

[Psychotext]

Got a horrible feeling this will be another dominant season.

Really, really don't think so.

 

[cmr-94]

Got a horrible feeling this will be another dominant season.

There is absolutely zero reason to believe that at the moment

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

I just hope engines are somehow even.

I don't mind two teams obliterating the rest of the field (Like Macca-Ferrari few years ago). But please not one team only

 

[ramparter]

There is absolutely zero reason to believe that at the moment

Yeah I expect more a 2009 situation with constant performance changes changes and different frontrunners throughout the season.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

less than 48 hours!

I hate off season

 

[Zeknurn]

Dark clouds form over Maranello

Whenever there is a state of all being well, one should take the opportunity to enjoy and take in the positive vibe that is all around before, inevitably, the harsh reality of life kicks in and the moment is lost. Perhaps this where the saying comes from, Nothing lasts forever, so live for the moment!

In light of the comments made last week by a certain Brazilian who has moved to Williams for 2014, it would seem the moment where all was well has passed for Fernando Alonso. Whilst he hardly spent any time in Maranello on the sim tirelessly plugging away learning new tracks, he actually did just this but in his home in Oviedo, Spain, instead.

In years gone by where the Spaniard was clearly the undisputed no.1 there was no need to embrace the Ferrari family sentiment as he was unchallenged and for all intents and purposes, untouchable. The man who twice had come within a whisker of claiming the title for the Scuderia, only for a team error to cost him in 2010 and lady luck to intervene in 2012 – (although I know there will be a few who disagree with the 2012 assessment).

Why all this matters I hear you ask? Kimi is hardly known for being the ‘friendly’ sort of team player who will ask ‘How high?’ every time the team says ‘Jump.’ TheJudge13 sources say that the Kimi that has returned is almost unrecognisable from the Kimi that left in 2009. Putting the hard hours into his simulator work both days of the weekend is a far cry from what would be expected normally from the Finn.

Furthermore, he spent Wednesday at the factory meeting up with ‘old friends’ and trying to persuade Luca to let him test the LaFerrari on the Fiorano track, only stopped in this pursuit by the fading light. Kimi had another seat fitting as he was unhappy with his previous ride position, demonstrating the perfectionist the Finn has become.

Not being reported elsewhere, but this is the third time Kimi has been to Marnello since resigning for the red team. Reportedly, he is welcomed back like a long lost son at every visit. If this is the case, then wouldn’t that now make Alonso the prodigal son?

Any avid football fans will remember how Jose Mourinho returned to Chelsea during his stint with Inter Milan. That day he proved that actions do genuinely speak louder than words, seeking the custard cream distributor and munching away. He showed he still know that place like the back of his hand, exactly as Kimi is doing right now in Maranello.

So the man who journalists would have you believe ‘doesn’t do politics’ is putting in the hard hours to, once again, be the favoured one within the Ferrari family. No war of words is required with Alonso, leaving his Samurai quotes null and void. Kimi is not wasting his energy with multiple blows, just a few sharp ones – which is hurting Alonso. Dark clouds are forming over Maranello as the war begins

http://thejudge13.com/2014/02/17/daily-f1-news-and-comment-monday-17th-february-2014/#Maranello

I can't be more excited for this season. Ferrari is probably going to implode with Alonso and Räikkönen fighting to the last drop (of fuel).

 

[Leunam]

We've got roughly a month to go.

Who's making the thread?

 

[Dutch Gronk]

What kind of question is that?

He was the best! Only Frenchman I ever loved! Only Ferrari driver I didn't hate!

All hail Alesi.

You hated Kimi?!

You're a heartless monster.

 

[Nicktendo86]

Man the Ferrari line up will be like a soap opera this season, I can't wait.

 

[DrM]

Man the Ferrari line up will be like a soap opera this season, I can't wait.

If they manage to screw something with their car - then this season will be better than any mexican telenovella

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

If they manage to screw something with their car - then this season will be better than any mexican telenovella

I feel the opposite. For the Kimi/Alonso battle to be worth a damn, they need a competitive car, otherwise they probably won't care who's beating who if they're both slogging away for 5th/6th at best.

 

[theignoramus]

I feel the opposite. For the Kimi/Alonso battle to be worth a damn, they need a competitive car, otherwise they probably won't care who's beating who if they're both slogging away for 5th/6th at best.

I dont believe that will be the case at the beginning of the season. I think they wrack up podium wins right away and there will be a good scrap between the Lewis,Nico,Kimi, and Alonso and possibly Button. Then, by the mid point of the season, RBR will have its shit sorted, and the Finger will be on a rampage to catch up in the points.

 

[Templar Wizard]

I can't be more excited for this season. Ferrari is probably going to implode with Alonso and Räikkönen fighting to the last drop (of fuel).

What a load of speculative bullshit that is.
Massa was in the sim with De La Rosa all the time because that's what he was supposed to be doing. And if anyone at Ferrari who needed to concentrate more on their driving it was him.
Alonso has a sim in Spain for himself (which Massa does NOT have) and he gave many updates of using on his feeds. He was concentrating on his physical training.

The reality is that Ferrari is going to set the bar for strongest driver pairing this year. Two mature and highly rated world champions, not one driver taking the majority of the points and the team not achieving a good WCC position, something which Massa fucked up over the last 4 years.

In fact its going to be sunshine in Italy this year, if the car is good Ferrari will be carpet bombing the opposition.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

I can't be more excited for this season. Ferrari is probably going to implode with Alonso and Räikkönen fighting to the last drop (of fuel).

Now all is needed is a winning car. I swear to go we won't even need another team to be as competitive. The internal fight will be more than entertaining.

I give Alonso till mid-season and he'll explode if he's not outscoring Kimi regularly.

 

[Templar Wizard]

Well,lets just see how it goes

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Well,lets just see how it goes

Yep

 

[Templar Wizard]

If Kimi can match Alonso's level of the last 4 years, its going to be incredible.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

If Kimi can match Alonso's level of the last 4 years, its going to be incredible.

Well, I hope not. I don't want Kimi to throw away a championship because of his own mistakes..


*draws first blood*

 

[DrM]

I feel the opposite. For the Kimi/Alonso battle to be worth a damn, they need a competitive car, otherwise they probably won't care who's beating who if they're both slogging away for 5th/6th at best.

I wouldn't mind this scenario at all

 

[Templar Wizard]

Well, I hope not. I don't want Kimi to throw away a championship because of his own mistakes..


*draws first blood*

I think I will let the drivers perform by themselves.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

I wouldn't mind this scenario at all

God, what a waste though! Imagine if Prost and Senna were stuck in a shit car.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

I think I will let the drivers perform by themselves.

but but... but.. that's not fun

 

[Mastah]

Tyres for the test:

-2 sets of softs
-10 sets of mediums
-1 set of experimental mediums - to use without tyre blankets
-8 sets of hards
-2 sets of "winter" hards - on request from the teams
-8 sets chosen by every team as they wish

 

[Psychotext]

At least those hards mean that they should be able to do as much running as they want to.

 

[Staab]

Ooo Donington will be part of the Formula E calendar !
and
Driver line ups announced so far for the Bahrain test starting tomorrow

 

[Mastah]

In shocking news, Williams confirm partnership with Petrobras:

http://www.williamsf1.com/Team/Media/News/Williams-Announces-New-Partnership-with-Petrobras/

 

[brotkasten]

In shocking news, Williams confirm partnership with Petrobras:

http://www.williamsf1.com/Team/Media/News/Williams-Announces-New-Partnership-with-Petrobras/

To quote Taki Inoue from Twitter:

"After [Pastor Maldonado]'s departure, [the Williams F1 Team] seem to be able to get the sponsors easily."

 

[Leunam]

Caterham getting a new nose apparently. They posted a teaser which doesn't seem to fit with the current nose.

 

[Psychotext]

This?

 

[Leunam]

Looking at it now, I can't figure out what the hell that is. Might not actually be a nose.

 

[muteki]

Yeah, it doesn't look symmetrical with the black area in the lower right, but I don't know what else it could be.

 

[Leunam]

Reddit has an idea, but I'm still not quite sure I agree.

 

[Elvin Atombender]

It almost looks like Caterham is going for a version of the "Lotus tusks".

 

[Leunam]

Well shit, someone else has a better idea:

 

[Elvin Atombender]

Ow, that's no fun! I thought they might get away from having one of the ugliest noses in the field.

 

[jambo]

Well shit, someone else has a better idea:

But how would that GE money sign sit where it is then? Wouldn't it be inside the car?

 

[DD]

But how would that GE money sign sit where it is then? Wouldn't it be inside the car?

That's a rear wing:

EDIT: Gzuz, what a fugly car.

 

[Shaneus]

Caterham have ditched the yellow? Boo.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

24 minutes to go

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/696

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Everyone is asleep?

Alonso stopped after half a lap...

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Everyone is asleep?

Alonso stopped after half a lap...

WE'RE DOOOOOMED!

 

[ElTorro]

Hamilton 5 seconds slower than last years best GP time. Man, I really hope that they are still not pushing the cars to the limits. 5 seconds would be pretty crazy.

 

[Chris R]

Hamilton 5 seconds slower than last years best GP time. Man, I really hope that they are still not pushing the cars to the limits. 5 seconds would be pretty crazy.

I'd be fine with the slower times if it means for better racing... I'm probably alone in this though

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

No sign of Redbull yet.

Alonso puts in most laps so far.