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[Psychotext]

And concerning the corner speeds, my tea leaves say it wont be slower than last year, RBR already there.

Really? Where did you see that?

 

[TCRS]

new season woohoo!!

 

[Staab]

Is it just me or has Seb gained some weight ? He looks chubbier around the face from the couple of times I've seen him (press conference & pictures ).

 

[olore]

Is it just me or has Seb gained some weight ? He looks chubbier around the face from the couple of times I've seen him (press conference & pictures ).

Well, he is a father these days isn`t he? Up through the night with a sleepless one raiding the fridge...

I think he just looks puffy from that angle

 

[mclem]

No 107% rule this weekend, which is common sense in my eyes: http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3213/9210777/Stewards-won-t-enforce-107-rule

I'll be very curious to see who falls outside that barrier. What's it actually measured against, again? Your best time against 107% of the best Q2 time of anyone?

 

[mclem]

That is the face of someone who's just realised he's sat in some shit.

 

[DBT85]

Is it just me or has Seb gained some weight ? He looks chubbier around the face from the couple of times I've seen him (press conference & pictures ).

I doubt it. Every team will have wanted every driver to drop weight for this season. The extra weight allowance for the heavier engines wasn't enough.

I'll be very curious to see who falls outside that barrier. What's it actually measured against, again? Your best time against 107% of the best Q2 time of anyone?

Your best time against the best time of Q1. Since it might be raining in Q1 and dry in Q3 it wouldn't be fair.

 

[Hasney]

Is it just me or has Seb gained some weight ? He looks chubbier around the face from the couple of times I've seen him (press conference & pictures ).

He's taken up comfort eating since testing.

 

[TCRS]

That is the face of someone who's just realised he's sat in some shit.

well the RBR is a piece of shit so it makes sense.

 

[Hammer24]

RIC nickname is "Disco Dan", because when younger he took his moms car and drifted it before the entrance to the local disco to impress the girls? Didn´t know that.

 

[bobnowhere]

Really? Where did you see that?

I think Jenson mentioned at one of the tests. He said he smoked Ricciardo down the straight but Ric. drove round him on the outside of the corner like he wasn't even there.

 

[DrM]

ERS safety information
http://imgur.com/a/8oDeL

 

[Shaneus]

RIC nickname is "Disco Dan", because when younger he took his moms car and drifted it before the entrance to the local disco to impress the girls? Didn´t know that.

Bahaha. I still prefer "Danny Ricky" though

 

[Hammer24]

ERS safety information
http://imgur.com/a/8oDeL

Fantastic, thanks for sharing!

 

[Lach]

ERS safety information
http://imgur.com/a/8oDeL

fascinating....

 

[Megasoum]

Guys.... GUYSSSSSS.... We're going back to the A1 Ring!!!! I'm so hyped! One of my favorite tracks.

 

[Lach]

Guys.... GUYSSSSSS.... We're going back to the A1 Ring!!!! I'm so hyped! One of my favorite tracks.

Anyone going? I really want to go to a race this year and for me it's a split between Hockenheim, Monza (both about a 3h drive) and Spielberg (would probably go by plane).....

 

[Hammer24]

Anyone going? I really want to go to a race this year and for me it's a split between Hockenheim, Monza (both about a 3h drive) and Spielberg (would probably go by plane).....

When approximating where you´re living, I´d say go to Spa. IMO Monaco is still the best classic, yet costs an arm and a leg to do right. Spa is simply the best on the fun/cost scale.

 

[DrM]

Anyone going? I really want to go to a race this year and for me it's a split between Hockenheim, Monza (both about a 3h drive) and Spielberg (would probably go by plane).....

I have around 150 km to A1 ring (and 500 to Monza and Hungaroring)... but all cheap tickets are already gone...

 

[Zeknurn]

@adamcooperF1: If you missed it earlier Charlie Whiting confirmed that the FIA will stop the race if all cars have retired: http://t.co/mS9Yic4cwg
However a team manager told me the FIA can't do that and the clock would have to run to 2hrs with an empty track...
Could be great TV as we watch those with crippled cars in the pits fighting to turn them into runners

I kind of want to see this happen.

 

[Megasoum]

I kind of want to see this happen.

Yeah... I'm having flashbacks from when they first started using launch control and half the grid would get stuck on the start haha.

 

[Novak]

Anyone going? I really want to go to a race this year and for me it's a split between Hockenheim, Monza (both about a 3h drive) and Spielberg (would probably go by plane).....

This is now the closets race to Croatia so i am sure i will go. I am sick of Monza and i never liked go kart track in Hungary
Plus the date is perfect. Just before hotwaves in July/August.

 

[Mastah]

FOM once again offers better experience for F1 fans:

Not only there's no live timing from testing, but it seems they stripped PC LT from sector times, sector speeds and weather data. Fucking ridiculous.

 

[malyce]

Hamilton might have said it, but the data I've seen suggested otherwise. They were faster on the straights and slower on the corners. In some cases, significantly.

They also have to brake a lot earlier and can't carry as much speed through a corner, so there will be a lot more coasting/braking and a lot less throttle. They also can't open up the throttle as early as last year as there's less downforce, but there's also less drag and a lot more torque so it's easier to go faster on the straights. All signs point to the opposite, but we'll see come Sunday.

Looks beautiful imo.

It does. I don't get the hate, or the love for rainbow colored liveries.

 

[Psychotext]

there will be a lot more coasting/braking and a lot less throttle.

True enough. Should be very interesting to see how it shakes out. I'd really love to see some MPG comparison figures.

 

[Chris R]

Bought the iPad app.

From what I've seen of it so far it is VERY slick.

Just hope the delay from the app to the TV won't be an issue...

 

[Risgroo]

#blessedday #roscoe

 

[mclem]

RIC nickname is "Disco Dan", because when younger he took his moms car and drifted it before the entrance to the local disco to impress the girls? Didn´t know that.

(Basically a Q*Bert clone mostly, but with charging-down-a-corridor levels too)

 

[Psychotext]

#blessedday #roscoe

#swagswagswag

 

[Risgroo]

#swagswagswag

We're gonna see some maaaaad hashtags if he wins the championship.

 

[Juicy Bob]

I've said it many times before, but Mercedes Lewis >>>>>>>> McLaren Lewis.

In fact, I've kind of been really put off McLaren after they sacked Checo and brought Ron Dennis back.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Dat Macca


Any preview of the new on screen graphics?

 

[Nicktendo86]

#blessedday #roscoe

Eurgh, hidious. Really gone off Hamilton, used to be and still am a big fan of his racing but he seems like such a tool on twitter.

 

[mclem]

After taking last year off, Morris Minor's Marvellous Motors is back in business. Tried to mix things up a little from the teams others have suggested, but there really isn't *much* leeway to work with, is there?

Edit: Oh, poot. Not enough string space. It's now Morris' Marvellous Motors, and I'll just have to let my fondness for obscure 90's kids series not get a proper airing.

 

[olore]

Eurgh, hidious. Really gone off Hamilton, used to be and still am a big fan of his racing but he seems like such a tool on twitter.

Yeah, he does try a bit too hard

 

[itsgreen]

Also joined the league

 

[malyce]

I'm so fucking pumped for P1. It's been a while sinced I've been this excited about F1.

 

[itsgreen]

I'm so fucking pumped for P1. It's been a while sinced I've been this excited about F1.

About 4 months?

 

[Jucksalbe]

Also joined the league

Same. First time I'm participating. Let's see how good I can do.

 

[Chris R]

About 4 months?

Try longer.

 

[Shaneus]

#blessedday #roscoe

Massa: "I have a dedication to Michael Schumacher on my helmet".
Hamilton: "I have the tattoo I have of a stupid catchphrase on my helmet".

Ugh.

(Basically a Q*Bert clone mostly, but with charging-down-a-corridor levels too)

That it was a game is amazing. I'd love to get that on a t-shirt or something.

 

[Seanspeed]

 

[Nicktendo86]

Omg, after all these years I've only just realised, are you the same seanspeed of the autosport forums?

 

[Staab]

We're hours away from this shiznit...
Hype get!

 

[Nicktendo86]

Oh dear...
PitLaneTalk ‏@KomivesP 2m
LIVE UPDATE: Lotus and Red Bull have technical issues. They are racing against the clock to get the cars ready for FP1. #F1 #Formula1

 

[Yen]

 

[Ruruja]

Hi guys, approved just before F1 starts, woo!

Oh dear...
PitLaneTalk ‏@KomivesP 2m
LIVE UPDATE: Lotus and Red Bull have technical issues. They are racing against the clock to get the cars ready for FP1. #F1 #Formula1

Wow, the race is going to be totally bonkers.

 

[Foshy]

Oh dear...
PitLaneTalk ‏@KomivesP 2m
LIVE UPDATE: Lotus and Red Bull have technical issues. They are racing against the clock to get the cars ready for FP1. #F1 #Formula1

Shocking news.

 

[theignoramus]

Lewis is one of the few drivers left in F1 that has something other than a generic and boring personality. Let his hashtags roll.

 

[Dead Man]

FOM once again offers better experience for F1 fans:

Not only there's no live timing from testing, but it seems they stripped PC LT from sector times, sector speeds and weather data. Fucking ridiculous.

What the hell is that shit? Wankers.