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by mabazza
Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which team will improve the most in 2013?
Replies: 44
Views: 9296

Re: Which team will improve the most in 2013?

If you look at the second half of 2012 compared to the first half of 2013, I'd be almost certain it's Mercedes. After all, they had good speed in the beginning of 2012 with Rosberg even scoring a victory, then to fall back to basically nowhere as the year went on. My prediction would be Mercedes st...
by mabazza
Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Andrew Benson on 2014 Reg changes
Replies: 28
Views: 6828

Re: Andrew Benson on 2014 Reg changes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/20640255 Seems the changes announced this week will not have as dramatic effect on things as some on here have suggested. I think a new crystal ball is required. The changes we will see this season are going to be so dramatic to give us the lowest down force le...
by mabazza
Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Legal but unsporting
Replies: 32
Views: 9160

Re: Legal but unsporting

It's unsporting if and when the powers that be declare it to be so. This happens all the time with F1 and any other sport. If it ain't written down, it doesn't mean they said you can't do it. This happens all the time? Where does it exist where the team hurts one driver not just one position for hi...
by mabazza
Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes won't be this poor in 2013 - 100% sure
Replies: 46
Views: 9631

Re: Mercedes won't be this poor in 2013 - 100% sure

Infact i am putting some money on Lewis winning the title. Something is going on at Mercedes and Ross Brawn's reaction with a big smile his face when asked about winning next year was "well it's a funny old sport, isn't it" Seriously hoping Ross and the team have pulled something out of the bag. Th...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: whos dry. whos wet
Replies: 29
Views: 12585

Re: whos dry. whos wet

AFAIK when there's a dry qualifying and then the race is wet, the FIA Technical Delegate declares a 'change in climatic conditions' and teams are allowed to make modifications to the cars anyway. I suppose it's possible that Mercedes might have taken a gamble on a seriously wet set-up that isn't en...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why has Alonso become so inconsistent
Replies: 53
Views: 16301

Re: Why has Alonso become so inconsistent

f1madman wrote:Massa rules on anti clockwise circuits why don't people understand thiis?
Because it's not true any more, used to be. This is what happens when you give your mojo up for the team, no one else to blame.
by mabazza
Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The myth of the super fast Red Bull
Replies: 56
Views: 11978

Re: The myth of the super fast Red Bull

The only time Red Bull were clearly fastest was Valencia, Japan, Korea and India. The rest of the time they were very close to either McLaren or Ferrari or McLaren were clearly quicker The myth of the myth. Every time RBR finds extra speed that immediately disappears only to turn up with more down ...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Resentfull Ron,whats up with that
Replies: 38
Views: 17905

Re: Resentfull Ron,whats up with that

In the middle of negotiations arrogant Ron Dennis came out publicly and suggest a paycut for Lewis Hamilton arguably the best driver in F1,while a year before he gave a generous raise to Button,who most agree is top of the 2nd tier he then came out again and hinted that Lewis may not have a choice ...
by mabazza
Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What did you think of Ferrari´s strategy to demote Massa?
Replies: 64
Views: 10343

Re: What did you think of Ferrari´s strategy to demote Massa

well at least we don't have to go through the pretence of trying to call it a sport anymore.
by mabazza
Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RBR Rubber nose cone?
Replies: 159
Views: 27791

Re: RBR Rubber nose cone?

Surely that'd never pass the FIA tests? I mean that guy can bend it with his hand! The load from something like the FIA use in their tests would surely smash that to bits? All the loading will be going through a supporting frame, the question is why? I can't see this as an aero effect in it's own r...
by mabazza
Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: If I was Webber I would want out of Red Bull after today
Replies: 116
Views: 20603

Re: If I was Webber I would want out of Red Bull after today

Ferrari and Alonso are not the first to employ team orders. They are simply the first ones to do a really poor job of covering it up. Driver contracts used to outline #2 status with stipulations about giving up cars and positions to the lead driver. I am not arguing that point but of the top teams ...
by mabazza
Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: If I was Webber I would want out of Red Bull after today
Replies: 116
Views: 20603

Re: If I was Webber I would want out of Red Bull after today

If Mark did not have a drive for next season, I would have fully expected him to jump out of the way of Vettel. In the vain hope he can show he is of some value to the team because he had a terrible afternoon. Everything that could go wrong, did. With no other to blame but Mark himself. I hate any t...
by mabazza
Sun Nov 04, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Redbull lying about fuel or a geniune engine issue?
Replies: 32
Views: 7336

Re: Redbull lying about fuel or a geniune engine issue?

http://planetf1.com/news/3213/8223114/Vettel-Disqualified-From-Qualifying What problem did they have though? alternator ? fuel filter ? spark plug? Where is the information on this as i cannot seem to find it. Also i cannot recall in the last 4 yrs of Vettel being at redbull where the redbull had a...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

Well the Stewards' Report is odd. According to that the car stopped for reasons of force majeure so they satisfied that element of the requirement, but it also didn't have enough fuel on board. So the car wouldn't have made it back anyway. Does that mean that part of the problem was that the car wa...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

You can lean an engine to death. I've done it on the dyno multiple times lol. And mabazza - the Horner quote is reported as "fuel issue". No mention of pick up. Giving the benefit to other quotes who appear to know what they are talking about. Looking back it seems I plagiarised the lot, so apologi...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

Can anyone explain to me why the engine suddenly decided to stop gobbling down fuel after vettel posted the third fastest time :lol: ........atleast thats whats being discussed here :-P ........he was told to stop & the car did not stop by itself..which points to :twisted: PS:if possible please don...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

:lol: drama Is it possible that they could have short fueled him for qually and then feigned a fuel pump issue to try and escape a penalty? As far as i can see if he didn't get back because of a lack of fuel he needs to start from last place even if it was an issue occured with the device that puts...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

Engineers at the track are speculating that it is an electrical problem to do with the gearbox. Bearing in mind that Vettel touched the wall with his tyre noticeably, that would fit. Webbers previous gearbox failure started with a similar event. I am surprised that this was brought up by Renault en...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

@tedkravitz: Still on the Vettel trail - He just emerged from stewards smiling along with Renault and Red Bull engineers.. More soon #F1 Then that's that. No penalty. Vettel would never be able to smile if there was a penalty. :-P I would still say Vettel is in trouble, just maybe not with the stew...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

Haha, this is confusing. Some people seem adamant that an engine change will result in a penalty, others seem to think that it won't necessarily incur a penalty. The people who are saying that an engine change will result in a penalty are wrong and have clearly not read the regulations. I have post...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

According to Kravitz they can change the engine in parc ferme without grid penalty if they can prove damage to the FIA. The only "penalty" they would incur is that they would not be able to use that engine again for the rest of the season, which shouldn't be too much of a problem. This is Vettel's ...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

Haha, this is confusing. Some people seem adamant that an engine change will result in a penalty, others seem to think that it won't necessarily incur a penalty. The people who are saying that an engine change will result in a penalty are wrong and have clearly not read the regulations. I have post...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

They wouldn't want to replace a sensor when a real component is faulty. They have to prove that whatever component they want to replace is faulty. You have no idea what the fault is, a sensor or component. All they have to prove is that they had sufficient information from the sensor or else where ...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

It's 6.6.2 of the Technical Regulations: Competitors must ensure that a one litre sample of fuel may be taken from the car at any time during the Event. Except in cases of force majeure (accepted as such by the stewards of the meeting), if a sample of fuel is required after a practice session the c...
by mabazza
Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel stops on track after Q3 - will start last in AD
Replies: 799
Views: 113645

Re: Vettel stops on the track after Q3

It's 6.6.2 of the Technical Regulations: Competitors must ensure that a one litre sample of fuel may be taken from the car at any time during the Event. Except in cases of force majeure (accepted as such by the stewards of the meeting), if a sample of fuel is required after a practice session the c...
by mabazza
Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How do you feel about the 2014 regulation changes
Replies: 54
Views: 11242

Re: How do you feel about the 2014 regulation changes

I don't believe the 2014 engine changes will go through because of the exorbitant cost increase and no logical drive towards a 1.6 turbo powered car. There are no green credentials here or motor manufacturers lining up to come into F1 on the back of this. We won't be losing any teams as Renault are ...
by mabazza
Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Why did Damon Hill got kicked out of Williams after 96'?
Replies: 59
Views: 9789

Re: Why did Damon Hill got kicked out of Williams after 96'?

Damon was just above average for a driver even with a WDC to his name. Williams knew he had the top car which could turn many into a star. Throw in that Williams is as tight as crabs pickle when it comes to drivers salaries and you get the scenario.
by mabazza
Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sam Michael feels RBR can be caught and passed, this year!
Replies: 59
Views: 10610

Re: Sam Michael feels RBR can be caught and passed, this yea

I'd wait for Quali and the Race first before getting on the high horse. This track will be one of the greenest experienced this year and as such will change markedly with rubber being laid. One thing for sure is that down force will still be key so cannot see past a RBR grid lock out. With lowering...
by mabazza
Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Did schumacher lose his speed at age 43 ?
Replies: 32
Views: 5649

Re: Did schumacher lose his speed at age 43 ?

Schumacher lost his feel for the car with the advent of the Pirelli tyres and reduced down force. Drivers who went through the rule changes have suffered as well so it should come as no surprise when your gap years cover all these changes. Throw in a poor Mercedes car and you are still left wonderin...
by mabazza
Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sam Michael feels RBR can be caught and passed, this year!
Replies: 59
Views: 10610

Re: Sam Michael feels RBR can be caught and passed, this yea

Well, what is interesting is that it directly contradicts what is the perception over here and on many other forums. RBR is not that ahead of McLaren, if at all, and this is coming from McLaren F1 team itself. It is not unlike last season, post which an article quoting Geoff McGrath (MAT) was publi...
by mabazza
Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: When and do you see Vettel coming to Ferrari?
Replies: 42
Views: 7646

Re: When and do you see Vettel coming to Ferrari?

Every time there is a mention of Vettel going to Ferrari the images of Turkey 2010 spring to mind. The mentality displayed that day is not acceptable at Ferrari, the needs of the team always does, and must always come first. I cannot see Vettel accepting those terms. They hired a guy who blocked hi...
by mabazza
Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso showing his anger towards Ferrari?
Replies: 85
Views: 14984

Re: Alonso showing his anger towards Ferrari?

Well I have to say I'm with Alonso on this one if its true . If I was Pat Fry I would keep a low profile Newey is currently making them all look rather amateur and he would have looked a lot worse if Ferrari had two Massa's this year . If Alonso is locking up in Quali Fry's time would be better spe...
by mabazza
Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari focused on improving DRS for qualifying
Replies: 24
Views: 4740

Re: Ferrari focused on improving DRS for qualifying

OK, maybe someone with more (or even some!) engineering knowledge may correct me here but isn't it possible that the difference is higher for the Red Bulls because they run with much more downforce anyway, so removing that will give a much higher boost on the straights? The way e.g. Kimi kept catch...
by mabazza
Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sam Michael feels RBR can be caught and passed, this year!
Replies: 59
Views: 10610

Re: Sam Michael feels RBR can be caught and passed, this yea

Well, what is interesting is that it directly contradicts what is the perception over here and on many other forums. RBR is not that ahead of McLaren, if at all, and this is coming from McLaren F1 team itself. It is not unlike last season, post which an article quoting Geoff McGrath (MAT) was publi...
by mabazza
Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sam Michael feels RBR can be caught and passed, this year!
Replies: 59
Views: 10610

Re: Sam Michael feels RBR can be caught and passed, this yea

Well, what is interesting is that it directly contradicts what is the perception over here and on many other forums. RBR is not that ahead of McLaren, if at all, and this is coming from McLaren F1 team itself. It is not unlike last season, post which an article quoting Geoff McGrath (MAT) was publi...
by mabazza
Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso makes a few unexpected comments
Replies: 128
Views: 22584

Re: Alonso makes a few unexpected comments

The comments from Alonso are perfectly acceptable. Alonso has hardly put a foot wrong, it's just Ferrari are not good enough. After having so much hope, Newey has just ripped all of that away from Alonso and handed the WDC to one of his drivers. Really good effort by Alonso and although you can magn...
by mabazza
Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso makes a few unexpected comments
Replies: 128
Views: 22584

Re: Alonso makes a few unexpected comments

That just does not exist any more. At one time top quality drivers could shave fractions off a cars times, not any more with the new rules. The loss in down force combined with the Pirelli tyres means it is only the designers that can solve these problems today. Even then several designers and driv...
by mabazza
Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Vettel's Championships feel hollow....
Replies: 160
Views: 26203

Re: Vettel's Championships feel hollow....

If anything Vettle's championship this year, and the RB car, is even more significant since the FIA has repeatedly outlawed every innovation Adrian Newey has come up with for the last 2-3 years. When you get a designer such as Newey produce such a car, you no longer get a true drivers championship,...
by mabazza
Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso makes a few unexpected comments
Replies: 128
Views: 22584

Re: Alonso makes a few unexpected comments

sooooooo, maybe he needs to blame himself? ;) Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has shed a little more light on the decision ... hire Fernando Alonso, saying that Alonso is a better development driver, more in the mould of Michael Schumacher and that is what the team needs. http://www.james...
by mabazza
Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What next for Adrian Newey?
Replies: 27
Views: 5901

Re: What next for Adrian Newey?

cant see him joining a team like ferrari. hes said it before he didnt like the "bureaucracy" in big teams like mclaren- its pretty much the same thing in Ferrari-probably worse This. He seems to like a certain amount of freedom or authority and he is not likely to find that anywhere other than Red ...