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[Hammer24]

Plus engines are freezed for the reminder of the season, so every major tweaks (ie. different turbo sizes, component placement) should wait till next year.

But what if REN declare their current turbo placement unsafe? We know FIA will show leniency this year.

 

[systemfehler]

But what if REN declare their current turbo placement unsafe? We know FIA will show leniency this year.

Return of the massive intakes I hope...

 

[Ark]

Regardless of whether RBR or Merc take both titles, it'll be hilarious that the last McLaren/Ferrari title was in 2008.

I used to have faith that McLaren would win something, but now they're just a moving disappointment. Though I still have blind-hope that Ferrari will stage a comeback.

 

[NHale]

Yep. The FOM license is notoriously restrictive. I have no doubt that Codemasters would love to do a lot of things that would enhance their career mode, like driver moves and calendar changes, but they just aren't allowed.

However, they can certainly be blamed for a lot of issues with their games...

They could however create a career mode with generic drivers (allowing editing of course...cough...) and implement those ideas that way.

As it stands career mode is just a glorified season mode lasting 7 seasons.

 

[DBT85]

But what if REN declare their current turbo placement unsafe? We know FIA will show leniency this year.

Don't they have to prove that it's unsafe?

 

[Hammer24]

Don't they have to prove that it's unsafe?

They could, f.i., say it causes too many vibrations, contributing to the FFS failing...

 

[Hammer24]

AMuS updated the photo list of private cars of the drivers

 

[AndyD]

They could, f.i., say it causes too many vibrations, contributing to the FFS failing...

I don't think it's that easy. And they will be grilled on why it took so long to say something.

 

[Psychotext]

AMuS updated the photo list of private cars of the drivers

Wow:

That's gorgeous.

 

[DrM]

Violet Zonda??? Nicole probably liked that color

 

[Leunam]

Eh, garish colors on supercars seem to pair well with me.

 

[massivekettle]

Could one of those teams shifting focus be Merc as well?

Also, with the split turbo or whatever it was in the Merc engine providing the lion's share of the extra power, is it fair to say that Renault will go down that path and the power difference will be negligible (if any)?

I don't think you will see any "focus shifting" as 2015 will be 2014 with new noses (because FIA realised they made a mistake with the penis noses) and more optimised power units (which should improve packaging, reduce size of engine cover/sidepods).

The only teams, right now, I could see "focus shifting" are McLaren (because of Honda, and because, well, their car sucks) and Sauber. But even then, whatever breakthrough they make in 2014 should be carried over to the 2015 car without too much problems - again, because of their new PU, it might not be the case for McLaren.

 

[gutterboy44]

When I see F1 drivers with amazing cars it makes me happy because I know they know how to drive the fuck out of those cars and appreciate how insane they are.

 

[Shaneus]

Wow:

That's gorgeous.

I like this even better:

 

[Psychotext]

Yeah, that one is really nice too.

 

[Ark]

When I see F1 drivers with amazing cars it makes me happy because I know they know how to drive the fuck out of those cars and appreciate how insane they are.

I agree. We all know how good Hamilton is so it's nice to see him in a truly dominant car, as opposed to someone like Villeneuve.

 

[malyce]

I agree. We all know how good Hamilton is so it's nice to see him in a truly dominant car, as opposed to someone like Villeneuve.

I think he meant street cars, not F1 cars.

 

[Ark]

I think he meant street cars, not F1 cars.

Oh. Well then, same applies

 

[TylerD]

AMuS updated the photo list of private cars of the drivers

This is incredibly childish of me but I laughed at the story headline.

Hamilton fährt Zonda und SLS Black Series

I just thought how painful that might be.

Spoiler

I'm sorry

 

[Shaneus]

When I see F1 drivers with amazing cars it makes me happy because I know they know how to drive the fuck out of those cars and appreciate how insane they are.

Yeah, I was a bit happy when I heard Webber (and I think Vettel) both bought 911 GT3s a few years back. Damn nice cars.

 

[DrM]

Looks like Mercedes cars are quite common within Mercedes powered teams. Are they getting discount?

 

[Hammer24]

When I see F1 drivers with amazing cars it makes me happy because I know they know how to drive the fuck out of those cars and appreciate how insane they are.

ROS is known to take people for rides along the Riviera coast.

Looks like Mercedes cars are quite common within Mercedes powered teams. Are they getting discount?

Does "free" count as a discount?

 

[DrM]

. But even then, whatever breakthrough they make in 2014 should be carried over to the 2015 car without too much problems - again, because of their new PU, it might not be the case for McLaren.

This is true, good 2014 car is solid ground to work on 2015 car on it.

Does "free" count as a discount?

It does

 

[olore]

ROS is known to take people for rides along the Riviera coast.

You mean that middle aged gentleman?

 

[Hammer24]

You mean that middle aged gentleman?

He took half of the German RTL team already too.

 

[DrM]

Looks like Williams tested some new parts in China, that will be fine tuned for Barcelona, according to Valteri Bottas interview on Autosport.

 

[brotkasten]

Looks like Williams tested some new parts in China, that will be fine tuned for Barcelona, according to Valteri Bottas interview on Autosport.

I hope they can get them to work, because they really need them. Williams is the most disappointing team of the season so far.

 

[Hammer24]

I hope they can get them to work, because they really need them. Williams is the most disappointing team of the season so far.

I´d even go so far as to say: they are living on borrowed time right now. The only thing keeping them competitive is the engine, and the others are catching up.

 

[Shaneus]

Remember how well they tested before the season proper?

Yeah. Good times.

 

[gutterboy44]

I agree. We all know how good Hamilton is so it's nice to see him in a truly dominant car, as opposed to someone like Villeneuve.

Lol, I was referring to the posts with the drivers and their supercars. Same with Rally drivers, awesome seeing them in "normal" cars because the car control to them is so pedestrian at that level.

 

[theignoramus]

ROS is known to take people for rides along the Riviera coast.

Does "free" count as a discount?

I love this picture

 

[Tempy]

"Azerbaijan claims 2016 European Grand Prix Formula 1 deal"

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113709

Because Azerbaijan is well known for its throngs of F1 fans right?

 

[itsgreen]

"Azerbaijan claims 2016 European Grand Prix Formula 1 deal"

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113709

Because Azerbaijan is well known for its throngs of F1 fans right?

The empty grand stands will be glorious. Great opportunity to see plastic seats.

 

[Psychotext]

Ugh, that has to be a joke right? FFS.

 

[marvelharvey]

"Azerbaijan claims 2016 European Grand Prix Formula 1 deal"

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113709

Because Azerbaijan is well known for its throngs of F1 fans right?

Corruption in Azerbaijan is widespread and the country is widely regarded as among the most corrupt in the world

Sounds perfect for Bernie.

 

[brotkasten]

Ugh, that has to be a joke right? FFS.

We need a replacement for Korea.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Because Azerbaijan is well known for its throngs of F1 fans right?

Spain didn't give a shit either before Alonso rolled up.

 

[frontieruk]

Sounds perfect for Bernie.

Only because no one would hear the cars

 

[dubc35]

Sorry if posted already

Short article by someone who was at the San Marino GP when Senna & Ratzenberger died

 

[Shaneus]

Died 20 years ago doing what they loved. Rest in peace, Roland and Ayrton. Thankfully the last drivers to lose their lives in Formula 1.

Edit: God damnit, this shit is making me choke up:

When track officials examined the wreckage of Senna's racing car, they found a furled Austrian flag. Senna had planned to raise it after the race, in honour of Ratzenberger.

FIA President Max Mosley attended the funeral of Ratzenberger, despite the overwhelming attention on Senna's funeral, both in the world of motorsport and worldwide. In a press conference ten years later Mosley said, "'Roland had been forgotten. So I went to his funeral because everyone went to Senna's. I thought it was important that somebody went to his."

 

[DrM]

And Rubens had major crash on one of free practices, so that weekend that I vividly remember, could be even more tragic

 

[Tempy]

https://twitter.com/GPUpdate/status/461784176270663680/photo/1

 

[nny]

20 years. One of the toughest deaths for me to deal with. I don't think I can see the images of the accident without crying. Haven't tried for a while, not planning to anytime soon.

I miss you, old friend. Thanks for everything.

 

[DrM]

Rubens crash at Imola 1994

Found this video on Youtube, when Schumacher bursted into tears after he achieved 41st victory at Italian GP in 2000

 

[Shaneus]

https://twitter.com/GPUpdate/status/461784176270663680/photo/1

I honestly respect the sentiment, but there must've been a better way to do it without looking so goofy.

 

[NHale]

Rubens crash at Imola 1994

Found this video on Youtube, when Schumacher bursted into tears after he achieved 41st victory at Italian GP in 2000

Barrichello was very lucky that day. The way is arm was outside the cockpit he could ended up at least with a shattered arm or even worse.

Looking back that weekend was a statistical anomaly and really hard to explain. 8 years without any death in F1 and then suddenly 2 drivers get killed on the same weekend and luckily it wasn't 3.

 

[DBT85]

I honestly respect the sentiment, but there must've been a better way to do it without looking so goofy.

I think that they looked like dorks only makes it better.

 

[Terbinator]

Rubens crash at Imola 1994

They used this section of this in ITV's farewell segment at the end of the 2008 season. Irks me how hard it is to get hold of whole races, post-race interviews etc.

 

[Hasney]

They used this section of this in ITV's farewell segment at the end of the 2008 season. Irks me how hard it is to get hold of whole races, post-race interviews etc.

Yeah, even nefarious means makes it hard. I have 80% of the 2009 season, but anything before that is hard to get hold of.

 

[AcridMeat]

It is very sad that Ratzenburger's death is never mentioned. Not sure why they would have funerals at the same time then though. Seems like a weird oversight.

RIP to both of them, 20 years I can't believe it.