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Feels like they are photoshopped in that image or is it only me?

It does but it's probably the camera's flash.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

The C4 team looks good.

 

[Mastah]

And why are Manor more worried about the softs than anyone else?

They probably want to have an option for one stopper. Other teams will stop 2 or more times using softs and super softs only.

I'm actually shocked there are differences in tyre choices between team mates. I thought it would be chosen solely by teams, so it's a nice surprise. Not like it changes anything, though.

 

[JadedWriter]

WHY EDDIE JORDAN, WHY

WHY WHY WHY

WHY

I cannot escape him.

The rest are perfect.

At least it's not Kai Ebel, his wardrobe would scar me for life if I had to endure it on a bi weekly basis.

 

[RayStorm]

At least it's not Kai Ebel, his wardrobe would scar me for life if I had to endure it on a bi weekly basis.

Just consider yourself lucky if you understand German and do not have to endure an RTL broadcast with Kai Ebel and even worse Heiko Wasser on commentary.

 

[DrM]

Just consider yourself lucky if you understand German and do not have to endure an RTL broadcast with Kai Ebel and even worse Heiko Wasser on commentary.

RTL with commercial blocks every 8 or so minutes?

 

[JadedWriter]

Just consider yourself lucky if you understand German and do not have to endure an RTL broadcast with Kai Ebel and even worse Heiko Wasser on commentary.

I only know him from his yearly appearance at the German race, his wardrobe is blinding. I feel sorry for anybody that has to deal with that regularly. Don't get me wrong he seems nice, but his taste in bad clothes eclipses Schumachers.

 

[NHale]

Something like this...


10 sets are now chosen by the driver

- 1 set can only be used in the first half of FP1
- 1 set can only be used in the second half of FP1
- 2 sets can only be used in FP2
- 2 sets can only be used in FP3
- 4 sets can be used whenever

3 sets are chosen by Pirelli (the same for everyone)

- 2 sets can only be used in the race... and 1 of them has to be used
- 1 set can only be used in Q3... unless you didn't make it to Q3, then you are allowed to use it in the race
- if you qualified in the top 10, you have to start the race on the tires you used for your best time in Q2

Great to see F1's approach of trying to simplify rules for everyone to understand in effect.

 

[stryke]

The official Channel 4 F1 team.

And here I thought Eddie would be too busy with Top Gear.

I also didn't know that Susie Wolff was part of the team. I wonder how many times she gets to interview Claire and Toto.

Webber as a regular commentator? Niiiiice.

 

[ElTorro]

Great to see F1's approach of trying to simplify rules for everyone to understand in effect.

Seriously...

It's almost like they have forgotten that they are doing all of this circus only so that people can follow and enjoy a show.

 

[Zeknurn]

The Channel 4 lineup seems good, but it all depends on if the main presenter guy is able to work with EJ and DC. Is he a Simon Lazenby or a Jake Humphrey?

Something like this...


10 sets are now chosen by the driver

- 1 set can only be used in the first half of FP1
- 1 set can only be used in the second half of FP1
- 2 sets can only be used in FP2
- 2 sets can only be used in FP3
- 4 sets can be used whenever

3 sets are chosen by Pirelli (the same for everyone)

- 2 sets can only be used in the race... and 1 of them has to be used
- 1 set can only be used in Q3... unless you didn't make it to Q3, then you are allowed to use it in the race
- if you qualified in the top 10, you have to start the race on the tires you used for your best time in Q2

I think we're going to need this reposted for every race because holy hell they couldn't have made it more complicated if they wanted to.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Webber as a regular commentator? Niiiiice.

Apparently Webber is one of the 'regular' pundits who will be swapped out throughout the year depending on availability. Same with Eddie.

 

[JadedWriter]

I think we're going to need this reposted for every race because holy hell they couldn't have made it more complicated if they wanted to.

Next year a driver on the podium will have to wear the native hat of the country they won the race in while doing an iconic dance of the country they're representing.

 

[nature boy]

US GP on.

Because there'll be a Taylor Swift concert after qualifying.

 

[dubc35]

How it will be marketed: Taylor Swift concert! ...also some non-Nascar racing

 

[RoKKeR]

TSwift? Oh hell yeah - I'm in!

This is hilarious and sort of awesome.

 

[Line_HTX]

COTA ‏@circuitamericas 1h1 hour ago

Game on.
Taylor Swift, Formula 1 and COTA

So what the hell is with those newly designed front wings? They look kind of weird.

Hopefully this season has more Fernando Alonso relaxing on a chair in the wind.

 

[Mr. Wedgewood]

Hopefully I don't get drunk again on the main grandstand and almost pass out. COTA here I come again. Last year still fresh in my mind...

 

[frontieruk]

Hmmmm I wanted to go to an f1 race this year decision made...

 

[Joba62x]

As a loyal patron of the F1 USGP at Circuit of The Americas, we're excited to announce lower ticket prices for 2016. And, if you purchase a 3-day reserved Grandstand seat or Sunday-only reserved Grandstand seat before July 5, we will refund 105% of the value of the ticket if it rains over 2 and a half inches in the 24 hours before the start of the F1 race on Sunday. Even if the event is not cancelled, you will still receive the refund. It's our 5th year anniversary gift to you!

Very happy about this , my ticket is a little over $100 less for top of turn 15 grandstand this year. I wish the musical act was someone I wanted to see , I wonder why its not after the race? I always thought it was to try and keep people from leaving all at once for traffic reasons.

 

[AndyD]

Very happy about this , my ticket is a little over $100 less for top of turn 15 grandstand this year. I wish the musical act was someone I wanted to see , I wonder why its not after the race? I always thought it was to try and keep people from leaving all at once for traffic reasons.

It's usually Saturday night to make sure people interact with the venue for the whole weekend. Come for quali, stay for concert, next day come for race.

 

[Zeknurn]

There's going to be an Electric GT World Series with everyone using Tesla Model S P85+ cars for the first season.

Like Formula E, the inaugural race series will be made up of twenty drivers and ten teams. Starting in Europe, the race series will visit different countries around the world, passing through North America and Asia en-route. Unlike Formula E — which uses temporary tracks built on city streets — the Electric GT World Series will use world-class racing circuits. So far, Electric GT Holdings says it is negotiating dates for races at Barcelona-Catalunya, Donnington Park, Mugello, Nürburgring, Assen, Estoril and Madrid Jarama. While official venues are still to be confirmed, Electric GT’s official race calendar will be announced later this year.

Exciting.

Also, Aguri revealed their Gulf livery earlier today.

 

[RoKKeR]

There's going to be an Electric GT World Series with everyone using Tesla Model S P85+ cars for the first season.

Exciting.

Also, Aguri revealed their Gulf livery earlier today.

Jesus Christ that is one sexy livery.

 

[Tempy]

Sauber lives to see another day....for now.

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/336590/sauber-pays-overdue-february-salaries/

 

[Lach]

Sauber lives to see another day....for now.

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/336590/sauber-pays-overdue-february-salaries/

According to an article I read in a swiss newspaper it was one of the driver sponsors that paid for the salaries. Still in horrible state.

 

[Ark]

I'm going to start work on the OT this weekend, and I'll be sending out some PM's to get some tasty predictions for this season.

Spoiler

I'm half tempted to make the entire OT just a screenshot of a YouTube video taken down by FOM.

 

[DD]

Interesting read. A comparison between Porsche 919 LMP1 prototype and Mercedes W06 F1 car: http://www.topgear.com/car-news/formula-one/showdown-porsches-wec-racer-vs-mercs-w06-f1-car#1

 

[Zeknurn]

Sauber is probably hoping for that Honda b-team money. Bernie will make it happen.

 

[nature boy]

Interesting read. A comparison between Porsche 919 LMP1 prototype and Mercedes W06 F1 car: http://www.topgear.com/car-news/formula-one/showdown-porsches-wec-racer-vs-mercs-w06-f1-car#1

919 is far more impressive than the W06, from a fuel/performance perspective.

And the ACO has no problems re-adjusting the rules to keep things balanced.

 

[DrM]

So ultra-softs first in Canada and even maybe even in Monaco

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Honda working on sparkless ignition to copy Mercedes, a 7 token upgrade according to Amus, the current PU will see a 30bhp increase in Melbourne due to new software.

 

[tomtom94]

Would be very surprised if the ultra soft doesn't make an appearance in Monaco.

Also I'd forgotten Russia was moving to the start of the season and swapping with Malaysia.

 

[Aiii]

Honda working on sparkless ignition to copy Mercedes, a 7 token upgrade according to Amus, the current PU will see a 30bhp increase in Melbourne due to new software.

That puts them at what now, 2784bhp?

 

[ElTorro]

That puts them at what now, 2784bhp?

Physicists are starting to voice concerns that the torque of the Honda engine might interfere with the Earth's rotation.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

That puts them at what now, 2784bhp?

Around 960bhp going off the numbers on McLaren.com and this 30 bhp increase.

Second fastest car in Melbourne.

 

[Hasney]

Around 960bhp going off the numbers on McLaren.com and this 30 bhp increase.

Second fastest car in Melbourne.

But probably the fastest to retire

 

[dubc35]

Haas sign American test driver

KANNAPOLIS, North Carolina (March 10, 2016) – Haas F1 Team has signed 17-year-old Santino Ferrucci as its development driver. The American from Woodbury, Connecticut, will be embedded with Haas F1 Team at every opportunity, attending races and tests throughout the year while also participating in the team’s simulator program.

Ferrucci is campaigning the full GP3 Series schedule in 2016 for DAMS, an accomplished racing team that has helped graduate numerous drivers to the FIA Formula One World Championship, including Haas F1 Team’s Romain Grosjean, who earned three championships with DAMS – the 2010 Auto GP title, the 2011 GP2 Asia Series crown and the 2011 GP2 Series championship.

more at the link

 

[tomtom94]

Translation: Manor took Rossi so this was the best we could do

 

[dubc35]

Translation: Manor took Rossi so this was the best we could do

Yeah I figured they would go after RSI. Although with GUT and GRO they may have told him he would be test only where he may have had a shot at a racing seat with Manor.

 

[JadedWriter]

But probably the fastest to retire

It will be the fasted crane assisted car.

 

[Goldrusher]

Some new Baku pics...


Alonso's visit:

Construction of the cobble stone road:

These are a week or 2 old:

Since the beginning of the construction works on Baku City Circuit which will host the Grand Prix of Europe, 86% of the road works, including removing the existing road surface and placing the bottom pavement layer, have already been done.

Thus, most of existing track surface have been removed within 9cm and in parallel, the bottom layer of new asphalt pavement have been surfaced with 5cm height. Works on placing the upper pavement layer of new asphalt will be launched in late March, and it is expected to be finished by early May.

 

[Psychotext]

I'm quite interested as to how they'll go about getting that back up again without harming underneath.

 

[Tempy]

Some new Baku pics...

The majority of the track is actually really wide. They should figure out a way to not use that castle bottleneck though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkfIFBvhX4o

 

[xrnzaaas]

I'm quite interested as to how they'll go about getting that back up again without harming underneath.

Is that even in the plans? They would have to install and remove the new surface each year and that's probably quite expensive.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

9 days!

 

[Lach]

hype is definatly building again.
Mexcain FE race this weekend will help to soften the wait time!

 

[stryke]

Apparently Webber is one of the 'regular' pundits who will be swapped out throughout the year depending on availability. Same with Eddie.

Ah, well good enough.

 

[itsgreen]

9 days!

I count 6.5! Next week we already have had FP1 and FP2!

 

[Psychotext]

Is that even in the plans? They would have to install and remove the new surface each year and that's probably quite expensive.

Yes, underneath that tarmac is historic cobblestones.

 

[mclem]

Physicists are starting to voice concerns that the torque of the Honda engine might interfere with the Earth's rotation.

It's okay, because the tracks are a circuit, it'll be fine - it'll spend exactly as much time speeding up the Earth's rotation as it does slowing it down.

The only way it could possibly be a problem would be if it completes half a lap but retires, not undoing the changes it's made. But what are the chances of tha...

Oshit.