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[brotkasten]

"New central location for Berlin ePrix"

http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/february/new-central-location-for-berlin-eprix.aspx

...lol, looks like that roundabout picture.

That doesn't even resemble a race track.

 

[Mohonky]

Already running at max rev I hear.

It does sound like it has less spanners in the cylinders compared to last year.

 

[dubc35]

Supposedly the racing in FE is great. I would hope so when they roll out "tracks" like this. Tilke doesn't look to bad right now in comparison.

 

[Tempy]

The problem with most Formula E tracks is that no matter how interesting the surrounding area looks like; during the race you don't see anything other than blue walls. Needs some higher camera angles from time to time.

 

[Goldrusher]

Mercedes W07 fired up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UExqnh-Qjw8


Manor MRT05 fired up:

https://twitter.com/manorracing/status/699277427240017921

 

[Icefire1424]

I'll be able to watch this from my kitchen's window \o/

You realize mentioning this here means you are now obliged to post pics, yea?

 

[DrM]

Looks like Mercedes team is already at Silverstone. They had build pit garage to test all the systems (like data link between HQ and racetrack)

 

[Goldrusher]

Haas first to arrive at Catalunya...

 

 

[dubc35]

Haas first to arrive at Catalunya...

 

It's happening.gif!

 

[Ryne]

I hope they stick around in F1.

 

[Goldrusher]

The Deutsche Vermögensberatung is celebrating their 20th year sponsoring Michael Schumacher with a little exhibit at their offices in Marburg, Germany...

Free to visit for the next 2 years.

 

[Psychotext]

Nice to see the family.

 

[JadedWriter]

Let's hope Mick doesn't inherit his dads mustache.

 

[Risgroo]

Looks like Stevens is out. A huge loss for the sport.

Replaced by Haryanto, who's probably just as mediocre.

 

[Icefire1424]

Let's hope Mick doesn't inherit his dads mustache.

Eesh, never saw Schumi with a mustache before, and you aren't kidding.

That said, I'm curious if Mick will try to follow in his dad's footprints, or do his own thing. Saw he moved up to Formula 4, seems to have some talent, but keep forgetting that he's still really young.

Well, "young". Only a couple years behind Verstappen.

 

[JadedWriter]

Eesh, never saw Schumi with a mustache before, and you aren't kidding.

That said, I'm curious if Mick will try to follow in his dad's footprints, or do his own thing. Saw he moved up to Formula 4, seems to have some talent, but keep forgetting that he's still really young.

Well, "young". Only a couple years behind Verstappen.

For years I thought he was a completely different person only to eventually find out that it was a younger Michael Schumacher with a mustache. It was hilarious.

 

[DrM]

Mercedes is apparently very interested in Mick Schumacher and they could take him under their wing

Looks like Stevens is out. A huge loss for the sport.

Replaced by Haryanto, who's probably just as mediocre.

Money money money...Haryanto payed in advance if rumors are correct.
Wehrlein should get a Mercedes tattoo, because he got the seat only due to engine deal

Meanwhile, Seb is talking that Mercedes dominance and rule changes are bad for sport. Well, looks like he has some issues with his memory

 

[Zeknurn]

It looks like Formula E is looking into making a video game based on the series. They are doing a survey asking people's gaming habits.

and

@tghalls: Here's one we missed...if you could make only one type of @FIAformulaE game in the next 18 months, what would it be?
@tghalls: @leo90ae @FIAformulaE we mean a licensed game for Formula E, so technically they are. Think F12015, Project Cars etc..multiplatform.

 

[RoKKeR]

Haas first to arrive at Catalunya...

 

Pretty hyped, please be at least respectable!

 

[Zaru]

Well, looks like he has some issues with his memory

To be fair, in 2010 and 2012 he had to fight his way to the championship from as far back as 5th/4th in the later stages of the seasons. Hardly comparable to what Merc is doing right now.

 

[Zeknurn]

Looks like McLaren-Honda read the gaf thread and decided to replace their Mercedes trucks with Volvo.

http://www.mclaren.com/formula1/ins...ficial-supplier-mclaren-honda-formula-1-team/

 

[DrM]

Wehrlein will have a double role this season, because he still remains a Mercedes dev driver (read: simulator guy). If something happens to Lewis or Nico, they are considering Ocon to be the most serious replacement (if they reach agreement with Renault)

Amus

As for trucks, do we know which trucks are Ferrari using? Renault is using their own with cube-like cabin

 

[brotkasten]

As for trucks, do we know which trucks are Ferrari using? Renault is using their own with cube-like cabin

Ferrari is using the Italian manufacturer IVECO, who's part of the FIAT family.

 

[Zeknurn]

I have no doubt that Volvo would make a better F1 engine than Honda.

 

[tomtom94]

Delays in the takeover process have affected Renault's 2016 car apparently, furthering my belief that they're going to be backmarkers with Mclaren and Manor

 

[JadedWriter]

To be fair, in 2010 and 2012 he had to fight his way to the championship from as far back as 5th/4th in the later stages of the seasons. Hardly comparable to what Merc is doing right now.

In 2010 he was a bit error prone and didn't have the best reliability and in 2012 it took a bit for the car to take shape the way Newey wanted it and McfuckingLaren couldn't stop finding new ways to throw points away. I'll admit he earned both those championships but it lined up in his favor at times as well.

Looks like McLaren-Honda read the gaf thread and decided to replace their Mercedes trucks with Volvo.

http://www.mclaren.com/formula1/ins...ficial-supplier-mclaren-honda-formula-1-team/

Ron senpai noticed me. Why the fuck is that press release so god damn long to announce some fucking trucks?

 

[brotkasten]

Little leak of the new Red Bull livery.

 

[Zeknurn]

That looks like a Red Bull livery.


Here's a pallet cleaner posted by Team Aguri driver Salvador Duran.

http://current-e.com/chatter/gulf-joins-aguri/

I know what team I'm rooting for in the future.

 

[kanuuna]

Very nice.

 

[kvk1]

I don't like it.

It looks Toro Rosso/GP2 quality.

 

[DD]

It's ugly, but badass at the same time, like an Audi R18 (the 2015 and 16 models. The ones from before beautiful), for example.

 

[operon]

ugly looks like torro rosso

 

[Zeknurn]

I quite like it and it's certainly their best livery so far. The matte and the less cluttered design makes it appeasing to the eye.

Scarbs is posting close ups.

 

[RoKKeR]

Matte is a cool look, I like it.

 

[DD]

It should be called "Toro Rojo".

 

[ElTorro]

The lighting in those shots is not optimal. Maybe the base color is actually much bluer than it appears to be on those photos.

 

[Staab]

I like the matte look

 

[kvk1]

the 2012 livery is still my favorite

http://i.imgur.com/6z7j615.jpg

i don't like the purple they started adding after 2013

 

[Lemonte]

I like the matte too. Big redbull text on the side looks stupid.

 

[Tempy]

Matte is good. Red Bull logo too big. Would prefer bluer livery overall. Total logos bring it down a bit.

 

[Aiii]

RB looks great this year, really like that.

 

[Staab]

 

[Psychotext]

Holy shit at that front wing.

 

[Lucius86]

Holy shit at that front wing.

Snap. How many end plates??

Liking the matte look, but the RB logo is too large.

NEXT

 

[kharma45]

Not feeling the RB at all. Might look better on track. Hopefully.

 

[dubc35]

Holy shit at that front wing.

I was thinking that too. It's surely just a show piece.

I like it overall. Also, are they trolling Renault a bit with the added yellow accents?

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

I was thinking that too. It's surely just a show piece.

I like it overall. Also, are they trolling Renault a bit with the added yellow accents?

The front wing honestly doesn't look all that different to last year.

 

[sammex]

You guys know that's last years car right? They're just showing the new livery.

 

[dubc35]

You guys know that's last years car right? They're just showing the new livery.

oh yeah, lol. I forgot it was labeled a "livery launch"

 

[RoKKeR]

So are most of the other car launches on Monday?