brotkasten
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It only works, because there's nothing else to talk about.
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The Formula 1 2013 Season |OT| End of the Webber Era
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It only works, because there's nothing else to talk about.
He likes to start a fire and then stand back and admire the damage, has turned this thread into a ghost town
Yep. I've seen people in other threads say that Omiee is the reason they don't post here any more. Sad to think one person can drive people away.
well the rumors are they cant get the power down without destroying tires, and ferrari cant make the car last race distance on 100kg of fuel
Didn't see that one. Red Bull to win again.
RukusProvider
Banned
Next year will be determine by whoever has the best mid season upgrades.
All the top teams have drivers capable of going on a streak if the team can produce a car just fast enough to break from the pack.
The 1st half of next season will be the most exciting bit.
All the top teams have drivers capable of going on a streak if the team can produce a car just fast enough to break from the pack.
The 1st half of next season will be the most exciting bit.
brotkasten
Member
Tyres, tyres, tyres.
Leading F1 teams willing to aid Pirelli 2014 testing plans
[Pirelli] fears that if it cannot run before next January's first pre-season test in Jerez then it may be too late to ensure its tyres can cope with the high torque demands of the new V6 turbo cars.
In the wake of that threat, a number of teams have said they are willing to step forward, but it will be down to Pirelli to either sort the necessary approval from the FIA or to fund the test itself.
Lotus team principal Eric Boullier told AUTOSPORT: "If it doesn't cost a penny, yes. We could support this."
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff said: "We have to support the tyre supplier in the best possible way and it is a matter of extracting performance and being supportive.
"We need to support them and try to give them the mileage.
"It is a safety issue and it is only through safety they can decide what type of tyre compounds they need for next year.
"So we are prepared to support them if any test is needed before the beginning of the season."
The testing situation is further complicated by the fact that a planned tweak to Formula 1's sporting regulations for next year, voted through by the new Strategy Working Group, will mean that 2011 cars will be banned from testing on contemporary tyres.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110980
Leading F1 teams willing to aid Pirelli 2014 testing plans
[Pirelli] fears that if it cannot run before next January's first pre-season test in Jerez then it may be too late to ensure its tyres can cope with the high torque demands of the new V6 turbo cars.
In the wake of that threat, a number of teams have said they are willing to step forward, but it will be down to Pirelli to either sort the necessary approval from the FIA or to fund the test itself.
Lotus team principal Eric Boullier told AUTOSPORT: "If it doesn't cost a penny, yes. We could support this."
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff said: "We have to support the tyre supplier in the best possible way and it is a matter of extracting performance and being supportive.
"We need to support them and try to give them the mileage.
"It is a safety issue and it is only through safety they can decide what type of tyre compounds they need for next year.
"So we are prepared to support them if any test is needed before the beginning of the season."
The testing situation is further complicated by the fact that a planned tweak to Formula 1's sporting regulations for next year, voted through by the new Strategy Working Group, will mean that 2011 cars will be banned from testing on contemporary tyres.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110980
Dutch Gronk
Banned
Congrats on the 2014 championship Vettel!
It will take a couple more years before Ferrari realizes they have their wind tunnel backwards or something, so until then they will still be battling for 2nd place.
FFS just dig up a few old Bridgestones.
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
Phantom F1 investment deal off, Maldonado to be confirmed at Lotus for 2014 this weekend?
ClassyPenguin
Banned
This thread in a nutshell. No wonder some people don't post anymore.
So sick of tire drama.
Phanatic8390
Member
Fuck. I was really hoping Hulk would get the Lotus seat but that seems extremely unlikely now.
Psychotext
Member
I thought Hamilton's tweet was nice (not on that page, it just reminded me).
Please don't. I like Lotus.
I want some Hulk smash in a Lotus now that Kimi is gone. Maldonado would taint that team forever.
Other news, I finally saw Rush today, was a great time. 75/76 was right around the time my dad stopped paying as much attention, but it was nice still cool to get some input afterwards.
I forgot, how did Lauda himself regard the film?
Templar Wizard
Member
Yeah, its alllllllllll his fault for simply liking a driver. its got nothing to do with the 'stuck in the past, under informed nonsense' that gets posted here.
Its being reported in the German press today that Dan Fallows is following Prodromou to McLaren.
His LinkedIn profile lists him as aerodynamics team leader.
All pointing to 2014 being the last year of the reign of RBR with more signs of Newey being interested in designing boats for the America's Cup.
His LinkedIn profile lists him as aerodynamics team leader.
All pointing to 2014 being the last year of the reign of RBR with more signs of Newey being interested in designing boats for the America's Cup.
The blind love/hate some posters display for some drivers/teams/rules certainly doesn't help intelligent discussion.
Dutch Gronk
Banned
Vettel once kicked a kitten.
I think that he has contract till the end of 2016 season at RBR.
brotkasten
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brotkasten
Member
Alonso: "My relationship with the team is fantastic"
Psychotext
Member
You can certainly tell who the happy one there is.
If they sign Maldonado I hope they don't.
Then it will be even more embarrassing to have him a higher number than Alonso, :lol
Mastah
Member
There is a possibility Hulk will be replaced by de la Rosa tomorrow. He's not feeling well and Sauber crew are preparing seat for the Spaniard.
Great job Sauber! You dismissed Robin Frijns mid-season to replace him by Sergei Sirotkin, who is current reserve driver, but has no super licence. Now when they need a possible replacement, they have to take Ferrari test driver, because their own one can't even drive during F1 weekends, lol.
Great job Sauber! You dismissed Robin Frijns mid-season to replace him by Sergei Sirotkin, who is current reserve driver, but has no super licence. Now when they need a possible replacement, they have to take Ferrari test driver, because their own one can't even drive during F1 weekends, lol.
It's not just this thread he causes trouble in and my post was based on just this thread.
You can certainly tell who the happy one there is.
Lewis is writing to Nicole, Vettel looks like he consumed some ecstasy, Alonso is focusing his energy into one point. Sutil is looking for his next kill, Grosjean just learnt who will be his companion next year and Bottas needs a strong drink.
I guess he's just getting out of their fucking way.
He's on a plane. He's been home in Switzerland and wasn't due to fly in to Abu Dhabi until today. He spoke about it last weekend in India.
theignoramus
Member
I have no problem at all with Seb shitting on salty Mark Webber, the man is driving the best car in F1 and barely finished above 6th place Nico Rosberg in the WDC. He deserved multi21 gate
Adam Scott Aukerman
Member
Good one.
I don't know why people seem to be so against Maldonado going to Lotus. Yes he comes across as a prick, but he has both speed and money, and that's exactly what that team needs at the moment. Plus I'm sure him being there makes it easier for them to hold onto Grosjean.
Yes it's unlucky for Hulkenberg, but thems the breaks when you aren't able to attract decent backers. Besides, he's probably got a good chance of keeping his Sauber seat if he wants it, and if they're getting all that Russian money, he could end up in a pretty competitive car by just staying put.
Best car?! Best cars don't have wing problems, hydraulic problems, brake problems, tyre problems, and the list goes on, in almost every race of the season.
Mastah
Member
Because when Hulkenberg and Maldonado were team mates in GP2 in 2009, Hulk absolutely trashed Prupose, outscoring him 100 to 36 points (and that was Hulk's rookie year, while Maldonado already drove in GP2 for 1 and a half season!)? Because in 2012 Hulk, despite driving in inferior car, still outscored Maldonado 63 to 45? So to sum it up, because Hulk is far more talented than Maldonado and people like me prefer to see talent winning over money?
PdotMichael
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hyperbole
Adam Scott Aukerman
Member
I don't think Hulk would have much chance of winning anything in an under-funded Lotus.
Perhaps, but Webber might have been running third in the WDC without all the DNFs. We all know Seb is faster, but the original commenter is spitting hyperbole too.