Support NeoGAF

[Leunam]

Why not? We still talk about Kubica from time to time.

 

[dubc35]

Why not? We still talk about Kubica from time to time.

True, good point. It wasn't really a serious question. Who knows with the penis noses we may all find ourselves in a WEC thread!

 

[Deadman]

http://www.fia.com/news/call-expression-interest

Anyone got a spare few hundred million?

 

[Psychotext]

Go on Audi, fuck em up.

 

[Shaneus]

Go on Audi, fuck em up.

Porsche to start a team.

Spoiler

lol

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

http://www.fia.com/news/call-expression-interest

Anyone got a spare few hundred million?

And just after the announcement of an intent to implement a budget cap rule. I notice a pattern.

 

[Zeknurn]

I would like to see some Chinese car manufacturer have a go at it. Volvo for instance.

 

[DrM]

Hyundai F1

 

[Dilly]

Initial administration fee is only 5000 dollars.

Let's do this.

 

[Shaneus]

Initial administration fee is only 5000 dollars.

Let's do this.

We couldn't even gather funds to sponsor HRT

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Initial administration fee is only 5000 dollars.

Let's do this.

Dibs on the first driver position.

"Brotkasten, Dutch is faster than you do you understand?"

 

[DD]

Rob Smedley to Williams, it seems: http://blog.quotidiano.net/turrini/2013/12/11/smedley-va-alla-williams/

EDIT: f*ck, that's old news. Somehow I read Smedley and thought about Domenicalli.

 

[Hammer24]

Dibs on the first driver position.

"Brotkasten, Dutch is faster than you do you understand?"

"Multi 21 Dutch, Multi 21!"

Spoiler

dibs on team principal

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Rob Smedley to Williams, it seems: http://blog.quotidiano.net/turrini/2013/12/11/smedley-va-alla-williams/

Edit: Was wondering why it took so long to start the .gif, I posted a .jpg...

 

[DD]

Fix'd.

 

[DD]

Since there's WEC love in here...

Four cylinders and double ERS for Porsche LMP1

“My first day in this fascinating project was an intense experience for me," Webber commented. "This is a major and important step for us all. It allows me to integrate with the team quicker and to contribute to further developing the LMP1 race car. We have a long way to go and it involves a lot of hard work. I have no misconceptions about this.”

 

[Mastah]

Perez confirmed at Force India, what a shocker.

 

[NHale]

Perez confirmed at Force India, what a shocker.

And now we get to see if what everyone thinks is true or not: McLaren made a huge mistake not hiring Hulkenberg last year.

 

[dubc35]

http://www.fia.com/news/call-expression-interest

Anyone got a spare few hundred million?

The return of USF1!

Spoiler

lolololoolololololol

 

[brotkasten]

The return of USF1!

Spoiler

lolololoolololololol

I know it's a big joke these days, but I was really looking forward to a US-based Formula 1 team.

 

[dubc35]

I was too.

 

[paskowitz]

Perez confirmed at Force India, what a shocker.

And now we get to see if what everyone thinks is true or not: McLaren made a huge mistake not hiring Hulkenberg last year.

I expect Hulk to smash.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

And now we get to see if what everyone thinks is true or not: McLaren made a huge mistake not hiring Hulkenberg last year.

Will be moot if Magnussen is as good as they seem to think. Or if they produce another poor car.

 

[Lucius86]

Hulkenberg to smash Perez in 2014 then.

So does this mean Di Resta is out? And Pastor is still in? Bollocks.

 

[brotkasten]

Hulkenberg to smash Perez in 2014 then.

So does this mean Di Resta is out? And Pastor is still in? Bollocks.

Di Resta is getting an Indy seat.

 

[Staab]

Kinda looking forward to that teammate battle...
So... Sauber and Caterham left to announce drivers ?

 

[apotema]

Just Caterham and Sauber left

Gutierrez, VDG, Pic, Kovalainen and Di Resta in the line of fire

 

[MrKaepora]

Formula 1 to introduce 'pole trophy' competition for 2014

...Wut?

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

I wonder if Abu Dhabi is worth two poles.

 

[NHale]

Will be moot if Magnussen is as good as they seem to think. Or if they produce another poor car.

But Jenson Button is still there and if Magnussen does the job as expected, I don't know why McLaren would stick with Jenson.

 

[Phanatic8390]

I wonder if Abu Dhabi is worth two poles.

Just one but its presented by Kubica

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

But Jenson Button is still there and if Magnussen does the job as expected, I don't know why McLaren would stick with Jenson.

Same reason they stuck with DC for so long alongside the Fins. He's an experienced race winner.

I don't personally see him sticking with the sport more than another two years though.

 

[Lucius86]

But Jenson Button is still there and if Magnussen does the job as expected, I don't know why McLaren would stick with Jenson.

Because for all Button's moaning, he's still one of the best on the grid.

I'm sad to see Di Resta going to Indycar - he's better than Sutil.

 

[Deadman]

The penalty system for engine changes is quite different next year.

http://adamcooperf1.com/2013/12/12/power-unit-penalties-set-to-mix-up-grids-in-2014/

Grid penalties you get can be carried across more than 1 race too. For example if you get a 5 place penalty but you qualify 2nd from last you will get a 3 place penalty at the next race.

FIA has asked the drivers to submit their number preference by christmas. Perez says he wants #11 because he had that in karting.

I have also read that the weight limit will be increased to 700kg from 2015.

 

[Shaneus]

Do we have an up-to-date list of teams/drivers for 2014? So much movement it's making my head spin.

 

[Psychotext]

Perez out in support of the double points.

/spits

 

[Leunam]

Do we have an up-to-date list of teams/drivers for 2014? So much movement it's making my head spin.

In the OP, yeah.

 

[Shaneus]

In the OP, yeah.

Rad, didn't think to look there.

lol Perez in McL for one season. Bahahaha. Hopefully 2013 was the beginning and the end of stupid, rash decisions for McL.

 

[pants]

Perez out in support of the double points.

/spits

Fuck this guy

 

[Addnan]

Massa is number 19.

http://instagram.com/p/h2vpUDnLRz/#

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Perez out in support of the double points.

/spits

This is why nobody loves you, Sergio.

 

[DrM]

No wonders he wants number 11 to be his

 

[brotkasten]

It's still a bit weird to see all the Perez hate. Most people here were cheering for him in 2012, even wanted him to replace Massa mid-season and now he's all shit and worthless?

 

[Psychotext]

I have nothing against him, points stuff aside.

Though I wasn't overly impressed by his crashy antics earlier this season.

 

[jey_16]

Perez got screwed by a shit car, any decent driver would have struggled with this years McLaren

 

[Psychotext]

Supposedly Ryan Briscoe has taken the vacant Ganassi seat.

 

[bobnowhere]

So far the numbers the drivers want:

Perez - 11
Massa - 19
Bottas - 77
Rosbeg - 5, 6 or 9
Verne - 21, 25 or 27

Looks like they have to nominate at least 3 and I imagine they will be assigned based on some order like 2013 order, most wins/champs etc...

 

[Hasney]

So far the numbers the drivers want:

Perez - 11
Massa - 19
Bottas - 77
Rosbeg - 5, 6 or 9
Verne - 21, 25 or 27

Looks like they have to nominate at least 3 and I imagine they will be assigned based on some order like 2013 order, most wins/champs etc...

The rules state that if a number is selected by 2 drivers, it will go to the highest placed driver in the 2013 season.

Does Vettel get a choice this year for his number if he ever loses the #1, or does he have to make that decision when he loses a championship?

 

[Ryne]

Wouldn't Kimi want number 11?

 

[DD]

The rules state that if a number is selected by 2 drivers, it will go to the highest placed driver in the 2013 season.

Does Vettel get a choice this year for his number if he ever loses the #1, or does he have to make that decision when he loses a championship?

He can be the number 1, or use a different number if he decides to do so.