Read a decent article on the DRS (Drag Reduction System, aka moveable rear wings). The wings will be used unrestricted during practice and qually, and during the race they're restricted to being used in specific locations on the track, and the car using it will need to be within 1 second of another car (computer automated, of course).
Also there will be 6 colour codes for Pirelli tires, as depicted by the writing on the sides.
Wet - orange
Intermediate - light blue
Super soft - red
Soft - yellow
Medium - white
Hard - silver
Read a decent article on the DRS (Drag Reduction System, aka moveable rear wings). The wings will be used unrestricted during practice and qually, and during the race they're restricted to being used in specific locations on the track, and the car using it will need to be within 1 second of another car (computer automated, of course).
Is the 1 within second to give the car behind in the bad air a chance to pass? If that's the case then I like it.
Read a decent article on the DRS (Drag Reduction System, aka moveable rear wings). The wings will be used unrestricted during practice and qually, and during the race they're restricted to being used in specific locations on the track, and the car using it will need to be within 1 second of another car (computer automated, of course).
Is the 1 within second to give the car behind in the bad air a chance to pass? If that's the case then I like it.
Yup, trailing car within 1 second of leading car at a specific point(s?) on the track will enable the DRS.
I'm not sure if they've got it set up so it's just one spot on the track or multiple spots. I hope multiple spots.
The wings will be used unrestricted during practice and qually, and during the race they're restricted to being used in specific locations on the track, and the car using it will need to be within 1 second of another car (computer automated, of course).
Not sure I like those rules. Sounds like a clusterf**k. Let em race and use the technology as they see fit.
The wings will be used unrestricted during practice and qually, and during the race they're restricted to being used in specific locations on the track, and the car using it will need to be within 1 second of another car (computer automated, of course).
Not sure I like those rules. Sounds like a clusterf**k. Let em race and use the technology as they see fit.
I was thinking that if it was all on it would only serve to widen the gap between the top 7 teams and the 3 newbs, but I guess if someone was willing to sacrifice downforce for speed in a crazy corner it'd make things entertaining.
I was thinking that if it was all on it would only serve to widen the gap between the top 7 teams and the 3 newbs, but I guess if someone was willing to sacrifice downforce for speed in a crazy corner it'd make things entertaining.
Or as they exit a turn. Open the wing, hit the KERS and bye bye. Might see some top speed records set this year.
Id guess the rule is safety related. Id guess they will choose strait sections of the track. Otherwise, you will have kobayashi and petrov trying to blow through the chicanes with less wing and hitting the KERS.
EDIT: one another note, I just picked up my new Acura RDX and it has F1 paddle shifters, woo hoo!
I was thinking that if it was all on it would only serve to widen the gap between the top 7 teams and the 3 newbs, but I guess if someone was willing to sacrifice downforce for speed in a crazy corner it'd make things entertaining.
Or as they exit a turn. Open the wing, hit the KERS and bye bye. Might see some top speed records set this year.
Id guess the rule is safety related. Id guess they will choose strait sections of the track. Otherwise, you will have kobayashi and petrov trying to blow through the chicanes with less wing and hitting the KERS.
EDIT: one another note, I just picked up my new Acura RDX and it has F1 paddle shifters, woo hoo!
Bob Varsha: Schumacher is gaining on Button, less than a second behind.
Steve Matchett: Yes, Bob what that means is that the DRS system allowing for modification of the rear wing has been enabled. Fascinating stuff. Lets see if he uses it.
Bob Varsha: And there goes Schumacher past Button.
David Hobbs: Yes. Well done old boy. Im sure Jenson is not happy about that.
Bob Varsha: And now Button is gaining on Scumacher, less than a second behind.
Steve Matchett: Yes, Bob, as we mentioned, he is picking up speed by making a slight adjustment to the rear wing and reducing downforce. Fascinating stuff.
Bob Varsha: And there goes Button past Schumacher, one of the most difficult drivers to pass in all of formula one.
David Hobbs: Yes. Well done Jenson. Im sure ole Schumy is not pleased.
Bob Varsha: Schumacher is gaining on Button, less than a second behind......................
Bob Varsha: Schumacher is gaining on Button, less than a second behind.
Steve Matchett: Yes, Bob what that means is that the DRS system allowing for modification of the rear wing has been enabled. Fascinating stuff. Lets see if he uses it.
Bob Varsha: And there goes Schumacher past Button.
David Hobbs: Yes. Well done old boy. Im sure Jenson is not happy about that.
Bob Varsha: And now Button is gaining on Scumacher, less than a second behind.
Steve Matchett: Yes, Bob, as we mentioned, he is picking up speed by making a slight adjustment to the rear wing and reducing downforce. Fascinating stuff.
Bob Varsha: And there goes Button past Schumacher, one of the most difficult drivers to pass in all of formula one.
David Hobbs: Yes. Well done Jenson. Im sure ole Schumy is not pleased.
Bob Varsha: Schumacher is gaining on Button, less than a second behind......................
I PVR'd Practice 2 so I don't know the results.
But over the first two practices I know that:
HRT hasn't driving their 2011 car at all yet.
A Lotus car (Chandhok) hasn't driven.
McLaren was sandbagging (as expected).
P3 is where the relevant times get set. Should be neat.
Friend was telling me that they told the drivers only to use the wing on the straight (Charlie Whiting) to simulate the race, but I watched the first 5 minutes of P2 before I went to work and can safely say that Perez and RBR weren't paying attention to that order...
Not sure which channel broadcasts F1 in Canada-check the listing, it should indicate HD or not.
We get the races in HD on TSN and Speed (possibly the replay only on speed, as I think live broadcasts were blacked out for me last year).
PS, we had em in HD last year.
The HD from last year on TSN was like a digital zoom, like a HD fake, not true HD, which is funny cause F1 is the most technologically advanced sport, everything around it is so high tech, yet this is the first year it's going to be in true HD, took long enough
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
As expected a Vettel runaway. But the lap times of many of the cars should make for a good season. Many cars were right up with his speed halfway throught the race (although he was probably letting off a little) Perez was fast- huge surprise, and only one stop.
Forget about it. Vettel is so much faster than everyone else. If the car stays reliable, it will be a runaway season.
And RB didnt use the KERS. A more mature Vettel, in a more reliable red bull, could create another dynasty.
That being said, what is with Hambone's beard? It looks ridiculous
Going to be a looooong season. No one can touch RBR's car.
If all the races go like that Massa and Webber will be job hunting for 2012.
Btw both Saubers were DQ'd for wing construction that violated 2 rules. Don't quite get it but reading the rules would suggest the upper part of the wing (non-moveable) is either curved too much or exceeds the size limits, and Sauber is appealing the call.
Also TSN's coverage of the qualifying and race was not good - sound didn't kick in for a while during qually, and during both broadcasts the audio was waaaaay behind the video.
DC and Brundle combo isn't getting very good reviews (DC still working for RBR is probably not good).
Forget about it. Vettel is so much faster than everyone else. If the car stays reliable, it will be a runaway season.
And RB didnt use the KERS. A more mature Vettel, in a more reliable red bull, could create another dynasty.
That being said, what is with Hambone's beard? It looks ridiculous
so true... he looked one of those guys from the Guess Who? boardgame!
I was impressed with my fellow countryman Di Resta in his debutant race... and a point to boot!
I also really wasnt Schumi to do well... I loved the guy when he was at Ferrari. I still love Ferrari but both drivers are soulless dullards.
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
I didn't see the race as I was asleep but I heard about each minute from the daughter who was at all 4 days. On friday through a friend of a friend they had VIP passes and visited the McClaren pit, had pics of them by the cars etc, and a cup of tea in the refreshment area. They weren't able to talk to Lewis or Jenson as they were being interviewed.
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Also there will be 6 colour codes for Pirelli tires, as depicted by the writing on the sides.
Wet - orange
Intermediate - light blue
Super soft - red
Soft - yellow
Medium - white
Hard - silver
Is the 1 within second to give the car behind in the bad air a chance to pass? If that's the case then I like it.
I'm not sure if they've got it set up so it's just one spot on the track or multiple spots. I hope multiple spots.
Id guess the rule is safety related. Id guess they will choose strait sections of the track. Otherwise, you will have kobayashi and petrov trying to blow through the chicanes with less wing and hitting the KERS.
EDIT: one another note, I just picked up my new Acura RDX and it has F1 paddle shifters, woo hoo!
Difference is Kobayashi would make the chicane
Bob Varsha: Schumacher is gaining on Button, less than a second behind.
Steve Matchett: Yes, Bob what that means is that the DRS system allowing for modification of the rear wing has been enabled. Fascinating stuff. Lets see if he uses it.
Bob Varsha: And there goes Schumacher past Button.
David Hobbs: Yes. Well done old boy. Im sure Jenson is not happy about that.
Bob Varsha: And now Button is gaining on Scumacher, less than a second behind.
Steve Matchett: Yes, Bob, as we mentioned, he is picking up speed by making a slight adjustment to the rear wing and reducing downforce. Fascinating stuff.
Bob Varsha: And there goes Button past Schumacher, one of the most difficult drivers to pass in all of formula one.
David Hobbs: Yes. Well done Jenson. Im sure ole Schumy is not pleased.
Bob Varsha: Schumacher is gaining on Button, less than a second behind......................
you get the idea
http://formulaone.blogs.nytimes.com/201 ... efinition/
Not sure which channel broadcasts F1 in Canada-check the listing, it should indicate HD or not.
PS, we had em in HD last year.
But over the first two practices I know that:
HRT hasn't driving their 2011 car at all yet.
A Lotus car (Chandhok) hasn't driven.
McLaren was sandbagging (as expected).
P3 is where the relevant times get set. Should be neat.
Friend was telling me that they told the drivers only to use the wing on the straight (Charlie Whiting) to simulate the race, but I watched the first 5 minutes of P2 before I went to work and can safely say that Perez and RBR weren't paying attention to that order...
The HD from last year on TSN was like a digital zoom, like a HD fake, not true HD, which is funny cause F1 is the most technologically advanced sport, everything around it is so high tech, yet this is the first year it's going to be in true HD, took long enough
Vettel looked great, big difference in times he posted compared to Webber in 3rd. Man, Vettel is just so fast, very precise when he's flowing.
The onboard camera of his pole lap was off the chart. No downshifting thru turns, car on rails, perfect in every way= very scary.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
And RB didnt use the KERS. A more mature Vettel, in a more reliable red bull, could create another dynasty.
That being said, what is with Hambone's beard? It looks ridiculous
If all the races go like that Massa and Webber will be job hunting for 2012.
Btw both Saubers were DQ'd for wing construction that violated 2 rules. Don't quite get it but reading the rules would suggest the upper part of the wing (non-moveable) is either curved too much or exceeds the size limits, and Sauber is appealing the call.
Also TSN's coverage of the qualifying and race was not good - sound didn't kick in for a while during qually, and during both broadcasts the audio was waaaaay behind the video.
DC and Brundle combo isn't getting very good reviews (DC still working for RBR is probably not good).
Ugh.
so true... he looked one of those guys from the Guess Who? boardgame!
I was impressed with my fellow countryman Di Resta in his debutant race... and a point to boot!
I also really wasnt Schumi to do well... I loved the guy when he was at Ferrari. I still love Ferrari but both drivers are soulless dullards.
I wonder if HRT will show up for Malaysian P1?
And she doesn't even like formula 1.
Kimi got a bit lucky winning the F1 title, he's not doing much in rally, perhaps NASCAR will be his thing.
All F1 contenders get a bit of luck throughout the season.