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The Formula 1 2013 Season |OT| End of the Webber Era
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Psychotext
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Well, if there's any special shit under the car we'll know now. lol
How freakishly high is that?!?
How freakishly high is that?!?
RomanticHeroX
Member
I really hope we're getting gifs of Romain's flying car.
brotkasten
Member
Also: Kobayashi in red at Monaco.
That is some alternate reality shit right there.
brotkasten
Member
E: shit
This picture hurts my soul.Also: Kobayashi in red at Monaco.
That is some alternate reality shit right there.
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
Rosberg running one second quicker than Hamilton on the super-softs of a similar age - around 23 laps.
Hammy the tyre murderer.
Raikkonen the best out there on race pace.
Hammy the tyre murderer.
Raikkonen the best out there on race pace.
I doubt it. I think 3 stops will be the norm. Maybe Lotus could do a 1 stop strategy but 2 seems more likely.
Mercedes are looking good for another front row lock out. Looking forward to that Merc train on Sunday.
brotkasten
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Pizza Luigi
Member
So cool. I have an instant crush on this livery. Kimi has got to be doin' it right this weekend and Romain should get lucky for once, as long as he doesn't forget to touch the brakes. Come on Lotus, go to the horizon and beyond!
brotkasten
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Vettel had a KERS failure in FP today. Why does that shit never happen during the race?
ClassyPenguin
Banned
Romain crashed? Not surprising at all
If Alonso qualifies in third he could be leading the race by the end of the first lap.
brotkasten
Member
Ferrari's quali pace isn't good enough for third.
We sure he didn't get in the wrong car?
Unless there is rain or a real bad start from p1 and p2 I doubt it. Monaco is terrible for overtaking. Look at the year when Vettel had no tyres left and Alonso and Button still couldn't get past.
As for going a long way on one set of tyres, it's made easier as Vettel proved because nobody can get past. Just drive your car like it's a bus.
Didn't watch P2 but I think during P1 they said that the tires looked very good so it might be even easier?
You just need to drive on dead center of the track, nothing will pass you.
brotkasten
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Then again, GP2 after quali should be really fun. I'm looking forward to it.
The sprint race from last year - 10 cars out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3xXL977-90
Grosjean crashing in race 2 in 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOXD0fFXz2Y
2011 qualifying destruction derby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm2BMM71S14
gutterboy44
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RomanticHeroX
Member
Is the nose on the Ferrari new for this race? The pylons look odd to me.
Man, I have to remember to head to Racedepartment or whatever to see if someone's skinned it up for F1 2011.
NSFW gif of Vettel's Monaco helmet backing heating up, censored at the end though. 
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ol6zs5efe66gif/k-bigpic.gif
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ol6zs5efe66gif/k-bigpic.gif
NSFW gif of Vettel's Monaco helmet backing heating up, censored at the end though.
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ol6zs5efe66gif/k-bigpic.gif
Wow, that's awesome. What's going to happen when they are onboard with him, since the camera is usually just to the side of his head and you can see the back.
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I hate this Thursday practice. Woke up thinking it's Saturday :|
Psychotext
Member
I just put it on... hilarious.
Psychotext
Member
Holy crap, so many martials around that car that you couldn't even see it.
Can't watch the race at work but already found it on youtube...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfRRlg8vgRc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfRRlg8vgRc
Thanks for that, they haven't shown it again since I tuned in.
They are currently running around trying to find where their cars ended up to try and get back in the race for the restart lol
You mean, Chilton's brother? ;(
Is there a power/performance equivalent to today's GP2 cars compared to older F1 cars? Just curious.
Elvin Atombender
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How can they help some cars to get going again while they lift others with similar damage off the track so they can't restart?
Noooo. We need a repeat.
In GP2 they can have accidents while stationary so anything can still happen lol.
Todays GP2 cars are
Gearbox: GearTek 6-speed paddle shift gearbox and one reverse.
Power Output: 612 hp (456 kW; 620 PS) @ 10,000 rpm.
and a bunch less downforce than F1 cars.
This wiki article has some details on F1 engines throughout history. Though of course it's not just about the engine.
Tobias Grüner F1 ‏@tgruener 4m
#F1 Williams secures Mercedes engine deal for 2014. Could be officially announced already this weekend. AMuS: http://bit.ly/199HIkr
#F1 Williams secures Mercedes engine deal for 2014. Could be officially announced already this weekend. AMuS: http://bit.ly/199HIkr
Surprised at that considering they only just got back in bed with Renault.
So that means in 2014, the first year of Turbos being back, Mercedes will be supplying McLaren, Williams and Force India as well as their own.
bobnowhere
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Lol
Imagine the pre-race driver meetings. There would be chairs and tables turned over everywhere and somewhere in the background Adagio for Strings would be playing.
Best mental image ever.
Rofl, so good
brotkasten
Member
@tgruener: #F1 Infiniti will pay Renault engine bill 2014 for Red Bull. Gets right to rename it Infiniti V6. Team called Red Bull-Infiniti. #AMuS
ClassyPenguin
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Marketing wise that's a good move. Especially since more attention is being brought to the US and the infinity brand needs a boost in sales.