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The Formula 1 2013 Season |OT| End of the Webber Era
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Exhaust system? Wrong engine maps?
My thought exactly. Why is this not a problem for mclaren.
Mercedes was on hard on their tires last year as well.
nopenopenope
Member
He didn't mean the Mercedes engine literally, if anything Force India and McLaren showed them up.
They've clearly not got the package sorted out but it looks more promising than last season because at least they've got pace rather than fucking about with that daft DRS system.
Evolution_1ne
Banned
outside of 89, which was bullshit and we all know it, the rest was fair game.
Finally got around to watch the race, pretty boring overall besides the last 10-15 laps. I'm glad too, had to watch the amateur NBC sports net coverage. The announcers are such imbeciles, talking over each other, talking over team radio broadcasts, just an all around terrible broadcast IMO.
I'm kind of surprised, haven't looked around online yet, that PER didn't get a penalty for running ALO off the road.
I'm kind of surprised, haven't looked around online yet, that PER didn't get a penalty for running ALO off the road.
brotkasten
Member
Apparently Vettel is very impressed with the Russian track:
Of course it was just a PR event, which means we don't know what he's really thinking, but the tracks looks so ... well, the exact opposite.
Of course it was just a PR event, which means we don't know what he's really thinking, but the tracks looks so ... well, the exact opposite.
RukusProvider
Banned
"I will enjoy this money they are giving me!"Apparently Vettel is very impressed with the Russian track:
Of course it was just a PR event, which means we don't know what he's really thinking, but the tracks looks so ... well, the exact opposite.
I watch a Speed/Fox, now NBC, GP about once a year or so. My opinion of them seems to increase the more I don't watch them. Then I watch a GP and I'm astonished how shitty they are.Will Buxton spoke over sooo many radio calls
Also, Leigh Diffy sucks.
I saw that mentioned on Red Bull's Facebook... does it strike anyone else as weird that Webber didn't go as well? Could it be that he has no interest in it if he's not going to be around next year?Apparently Vettel is very impressed with the Russian track:
Of course it was just a PR event, which means we don't know what he's really thinking, but the tracks looks so ... well, the exact opposite.
Mind you, I do recall pretty solidly that speculation about him leaving F1 has been like this the last few years, so I wouldn't be surprised if he stays, either.
The US broadcasters said he was going to Austria to meet with the head of Red Bull, forgot his name at the moment.
brotkasten
Member
Vettel was there to promote some Infiniti Vettel edition car. I doubt such a thing exists for Webber.
Yep. Don't remember his name either but they said they've got a good relationship.
RomanticHeroX
Member
Vettel was doing PR alone at the New Jersey circuit last year too. PR events don't necessarily require more than a couple representatives of a team.
RukusProvider
Banned
RomanticHeroX
Member
The Webber edition automatically stalls 75% of the time.
Big Takeover
Member
Parked on the side of the road - outa gas.
Oh, that's interesting.
Very good, from what I understand. It seems that Dietrich Mateschitz is very much on the side of Webber and Helmut Marko is equally as much on Vettel's side.
To be honest, if Webber gets a drive in a Porsche touring car next year (regardless of whether it's GT or LMP) I think I'd be surprised if it wasn't backed by Red Bull. It's one form of motor racing I don't believe they've dipped their toes in yet.
Tenacious-V
Thinks his PR is better than yours.
The same way Button pushed Perez off the road, or the way Rosberg pushed everyone off the road last year. This is pretty much a zero risk track, you could drive off circuit for like 10 minutes without hitting anything....
Weber went to Salzburg to be main guest on sport related talk show "Talk aus Hangar-7" on Servus TV (Red Bull owned TV).
Myoclonic Jerk
Member
From what I heard it boils down to a bad weather forecast. They expected the race day to be a lot cooler than it actually was, and setup the car accordingly. The difference between ROS and HAM tyre temps was driving style - ROS did a lot more defending and attacking, HAM saved his tyres more.
Worse, Senna.
brotkasten
Member
Oh, right. It was Senna. Yeah, I totally forgot about him. It's like he was erased from my mind.
http://www.formula1.com/video/?uid=2013041403R
new race edit for china is up.
What was your guys best moment of last race?
new race edit for china is up.
What was your guys best moment of last race?
Psychotext
Member
Button crying over the radio because Perez dared to race him.
It's all good between them now. Checo even gives a nod to RedBull
@JensonButton said:Important chat yesterday with @SChecoPerez 2 clear the air. As a team we will move forward and live 2 fight another dayroll on Barcelona
@SChecoPerez said:@JensonButton hope next time we can fight for 1 - 2 !! Thanks again to @TheFifthDriver for letting us fight , good lesson for other Teams
Psychotext
Member
2 - 1 surely?
Unless you mean the other teams bit, though that doesn't really apply to Red Bull any more
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Unless you mean the other teams bit, though that doesn't really apply to Red Bull any more
as Webber can't get close enough to race
Yeah
Seems the only guy that can come close is Webber and Vettel will just throw a hissy fit and change to a different playbook to win the race.Psychotext
Member
I know right, I mean taking advantage of the fact that your teammate used too much of his fuel and wrecked his tyres is so unfair!
Mark, Felipe is faster than you.
Mark, Felipe is faster than you.
I think it's the same for most of us.
In fact I didn't remember it was him at first, just that it wasn't Grosjean.
brotkasten
Member
Somewhat OT and I know many here aren't fans of EVs, but I can't wait for Formula E next year.
LA is on the Formula E schedule next year, electric racer hits the streets to celebrate
LA is on the Formula E schedule next year, electric racer hits the streets to celebrate
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/23/los-angeles-formula-e-earth-day/
Psychotext
Member
They should have fuel stops.
Myoclonic Jerk
Member
Kimi spoke in drivers meeting for the first time in his career:
Personally, I would say it deserved a penalty. Also, my opinion is influenced by how Kimi is frustrated about it. He is one of if not the most fair driver in recent history. So why would he, not just vent out during the race, but do something that he never did before. Kimi would usually let things go after the race day if not after few minutes!
Personally, I would say it deserved a penalty. Also, my opinion is influenced by how Kimi is frustrated about it. He is one of if not the most fair driver in recent history. So why would he, not just vent out during the race, but do something that he never did before. Kimi would usually let things go after the race day if not after few minutes!
An FIA sanctioned electric racing series is not a bad idea for the advancement of EVs as a whole.
Dat whine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1sLiLFBnfA
Seb hates cake confirmed.
Sorry
I went back 3-4 pages and didn't see it.Well this could be the factor. But I am still baffled why are both Mercedes cars so slow on first stint? There must be something going on with their weight or to be more precise, fuel levels.
I hope that Checo locks his hotel room during the night
brotkasten
Member
This picture is so funny on many different levels. It almost looks shopped.
RukusProvider
Banned
Someone needs to photoshop Multi21 on the garage number and tweet it to him.
duracell017
Member
okay great thank you for the link.
3-4 pages during a race weekend would only get you half-way through the raceSorry
3-4 pages during a race weekend would only get you half-way through the race
I know. I thought, incorrectly, that the cake was post-race.
e* please accept these Webbah pics as my apology
Oh wow. I didn't know about Formula E. That looks like it could be very interesting. I'll definitely have an eye on that.