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The Formula 1 2013 Season |OT| End of the Webber Era
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oipic
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Was kinda hoping that NZ guy would get a drive (the one who's currently driving for MW Arden) but I'm sure he'll be up soon
Mitch Evans, yeah? He's impressive, by all accounts, but I would've said it was a year or two too early for him right now... but given the fast-tracking of Kvyat into a seat, perhaps not!
Just a matter of time for Evans, I reckon, but seats available to be won on talent and performances alone seem to be fewer and fewer all the time. :/
Will be fascinating to see how McLaren handle Magnussen's development from here, and his almost-inevitable entry into F1, with Vandoorne on their books as well. Honda need to find a 'B' team for 2015...
Pizza Luigi
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Let's pray for Frijns!
I think McLaren are trying to get him into the Marussia for next year.
Does he have the money? Because Felix da Csta was also a sure thing and last year he impressed a lot more than Mitch Evans ever did. And what happened to him? Zero.
Remember Felix da Costa absolutely dominated on every category he drove last year, even when he started to drive at WSR 3.5 on the 2nd half and won races with 1 minute leads against Bianchi, Frijns, Magnussen and Bird.
Unless Mitch has the money there is no such thing as "just a matter of time".
He seems pretty good mates with Webber, so there's every chance Webber could do with Evans what David Campese did with Webber.
Unless Webber has a huge cash reserve I don't see him being able to do anything. F1 is just sad these days.
I came here to post something that is related to F1.
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The look on his face throughout is priceless.
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The look on his face throughout is priceless.
Psychotext
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She might have complained... but there's little doubt she found it exciting.
FootballFan
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A Kiwi in Formula 1? Has it happened before?
Adam Scott Aukerman
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Not really. If it's true that Torro Rosso essentially sold the seat to the highest bidder, then it makes sense to keep someone in the wings in case the young Russian implodes spectacularly.
bobnowhere
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Lol, they have a World Champion in Denny Hulme, one of the best and longest lasting teams was founded by and named after one and Chris Amon is almost universally recognised as the best driver never to win a race. It's been a long while for them though, I think the last one was a very young guy in the early 80's.
FootballFan
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Posted already?
My money, if I was betting, would be on Vettel taking WDC this weekend.
My money, if I was betting, would be on Vettel taking WDC this weekend.
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/10/23/how-vettel-and-red-bull-can-win-the-titles-in-india/
Diablo Rosso
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McLaren need their own Toro Rosso. Maybe they should speak to Honda about it.
Psychotext
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I don't know, I'm half tempted to believe that the other drivers would let Alonso win the races.
PdotMichael
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I don't know, I'm half tempted to believe that the other drivers would let Alonso win the races.
Well, Petrov isn't here anymore.
I like this.
pants
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Massa getting a drive = Gross
Maldonado being kicked out = YES
I dont know how to feel
I'm ok with this.
Well, Massa has found his competitive car for next year.
oipic
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The most endearing thing about Felipe is his relationship with Rob Smedley, so seeing that continue at Williams will get a thumbs-up from me.
He won't to be a race engineer there. Getting a promotion.
Not the biggest fan of Massa, but at least he's more likeable than Pasta.
Oh fuck off :/
Psychotext
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Bless them and their petty money grabbing politics.
theignoramus
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Watched Valencia 2012 yesterday. What an all time classic of a race, so much drama and theater and carnage. The moments after Vettel's engine stalled out and Alonso moved ahead into first, followed by a roar of the Spanish crowd then a camera cut to Newey throwing his head into his hands... were absolutely theatrical. You couldve thrown that into a blockbuster film and the emotional intensity wouldve held up. Oh and the old Schumacher getting his first podium in 6 years? Amazing.
Now watching Monza 2011. Havnt finished the race, but I was pleased to see Seb pulling an Alonso like overtake move on Fernando himself- 190 mph, one wheel hitting the grass, easing himself ahead. No DRS assist either...like a boss.
Now watching Monza 2011. Havnt finished the race, but I was pleased to see Seb pulling an Alonso like overtake move on Fernando himself- 190 mph, one wheel hitting the grass, easing himself ahead. No DRS assist either...like a boss.
Wax Free Vanilla
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Didn't he say Hulk to Lotus was a done deal at Suzuka?
In EJ We Trust :bow
The Hulk > Force India
Maldonado > Lotus
Magnussen > McLaren
Massa > Williams, but not on the rumoured five year contract - lol
The same rumor says that Maldonado is going to Lotus.
Anyway, Massa and his managers said that they are negotiating with Williams among other teams, but it's not a close deal yet.
From a brazilian perspective, Williams ended the careers of Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, Rubens Barichello, Bruno Senna, Antônio Pizzonia... D:
Yep!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I like Lotus
ohohoho, Crashjean and Maldonado in same team? Demoliton derby redux
Psychotext
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I wont try to summarise this. An interesting take (by Gary Anderson) on why Red Bull might have made a move forward recently: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/24659085
Pretty crazy if that is the case.
Big Takeover
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Very interesting.
A mm of wear isn't too much to play with, and there has got to be enough friction to generate a decent amount of heat. I'd imagine that would be very difficult to do without getting yourself disqualified every now and again. Doing the same thing electronically where you could add the precise amount of heat, and link it to a ride height sensor would keep your ass out of hot water. I'm almost certain that would be illegal under the moveable aero clause however.
To the tires, I remember McLaren saying at the beginning of the season that the tires were messing with their aero because they didn't deform how they expected. Surely it's the same thing.