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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    smcleish said:

    ...and we stil haven't seen the Marrusia yet???

    Well at least they're consistent ;)
  • smcleish
    smcleish Oxford Posts: 137
    I don't think we'll see Team's definitive aero packages until Bahrain2 or perhaps Melbourne...? but those noses are here to stay as changing them means a costly and timley visit to the FIA crash test and not many teams have the budget for that....
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Yeah one of the teams (I think it was RBR?) even said this is "our first interpretation of the rules" so there will be some changes along the way.
    Fun times, can't wait for March!
  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    Hmmmm, cars not sounding very nice, but apparently teams have the power turned down.

    I'm excited for every F1 season, but with these new changes, this one may be one of the most interesting. (not sure about the double points rule for end of the season)
  • smcleish
    smcleish Oxford Posts: 137
    I've a feeling you see a masively different Red Bull come the Bahrain 2nd test - it's clearly a very basic car their running in Jerez - and it doesn't look they're doing any aero testing, it looks all engine installation work...

    Basicaslly RB don't want to show their hand too early - remember a couple of years ago when they first came out with the floor mounted blowing exhausts? They had a picture of a standard exhuast stuck onto the side chassis of their car trying to fool people they had a standard exhaust system!!! :-?
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Yeah sandbagging is standard practice!
  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    Schumacher Update.

    His Doctors have started the 'waking up process'

    edition.cnn.com/2014/01/30/sport/motorsport/motorsport-schumacher-reduced-sedation/
  • smcleish
    smcleish Oxford Posts: 137
    Good start to winter testing if you're afan of Mercedes powered cars!

    I heard a rumor the Renault engines are having to restrict running to approx 60/70% power !!!???
  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
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    :))
  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,970
    =))
    Athens 2006 / Milton Keynes 2014 / London 1&2 2022 / Seattle 1&2 2024 / Dublin 2024 / Manchester 2024 / New Orleans 2025
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    It begins!
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  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    I'm excited! Been following the build up to the season closely.

    I'm hoping Felipe has a strong showing this season, the Williams seems to be in good shape.

    can't wait to see kimi and Alonso battle it out.

  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Merc powered cars are looking strong. Lots of talk about failures this weekend. Probably over hyped, but should be fun!
    Had a laugh at Horner saying the Mercs could win by two laps :P
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    DVR set for qually and the race!
  • Frankie79
    Frankie79 Cornwall, UK Posts: 203
    Looking forward to the race in a few hours.
    Hyde Park 25/06/10
    MEN Arena 20-21/06/12
    Leeds 08/07/14
    Milton Keynes 11/07/14
    Mexico City 28/11/15
    EV London 6-7/6/17
  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    Frankie79 said:

    Looking forward to the race in a few hours.

    I really dislike the way the new V6 engines sounds, I miss the higher revving V8s!

    anyway, a somewhat interesting race. Love seeing the drivers wrestle these cars around some corners (from the torque)

    Red Bull apparently has been stripped of its 3rd place.


  • eddiec
    eddiec Posts: 3,959
    Idris said:

    Frankie79 said:

    Looking forward to the race in a few hours.

    I really dislike the way the new V6 engines sounds, I miss the higher revving V8s!

    anyway, a somewhat interesting race. Love seeing the drivers wrestle these cars around some corners (from the torque)

    Red Bull apparently has been stripped of its 3rd place.


    Stripped of 2nd. I just read that. Going to break Australian hearts.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    edited March 2014
    I like the sound of the engines, but the volume is not good.
    Interesting race. Merc obviously wasn't going to win by 2 laps but their advantage is quite obvious (speed, not reliability). As for my Ferrari boys, a little early to call it YET another pig but they have some serious performance issues. Not Lotus level issues, so at least it can always get worse!
    Post edited by Rygar on
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    I enjoyed the weekend. Always cool when there are major changes to the formula. Clearly not enough testing.
    They don't sound like cars they sound spaceships!
  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    Apparently organizers for the Australian GP complained about the lack of noise/sexiness of the new engines.

    (from article)

    Australian Grand Prix organisers claim their contract may have been breached because the Formula One cars were not loud enough.

    Andrew Westacott, Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) chief executive, said after the race that the rule changes had impacted on the "sexiness" of the event and as a result fans did not get what they paid.
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    I agree Rygar, the sound isn't bad...its just waaaaay too quiet.

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