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how about the financial penalties get given to the smaller/less funded teams?

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Dixon has got to be the favorite now. The way he did at Watkins Glen and a fairly similar track to Sonoma the Honda package seems to look really attractive right now. He has the right package, he is good at that track and only 3 points down and a double points race. He has to be the hands on favorit...

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This arguing of Honda Vs Renault reminds me of "imagine if" game my 5 year old would play. "Imagine if you have your eyes poked out or could have your arms cut off, which one would you pick?". Renault isn't a big upgrade in my opinion, in fact if Honda left, it becomes the default "crap package" and...

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Several articles now saying that Todt and FIA are "willing" to in some way help Honda, so they don't leave F1. So why would this be? Well, they point to the history of F1, Honda and McLaren and wanting to retain that heritage. I think it is MUCH deeper than that. IMHO, I think that if Honda fails, i...

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Would love to see him in Indycar. He's opposed to ovals? Maybe he spoke with Alonso and changed his mind.

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I read this afternoon that Vandoorne is to be hit with a mega grid penalty for the next race to run the "updated" honda Engine but it didn't say what exactly was so different that warrants such hefty grid penalties. Sounds like he will be getting new EVERYTHING (literally). Honda says he was due fo...

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and getting increased HP and performance coming up. Sounds like the vibration was not there on the Dyno like it was in the car, and that really held them back at the beginning of new year. Sounds like they have pretty much got that sorted and improvements are coming. Also articles regarding Ilmor he...

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I HATE the current indyCAR chassis. I really really like this 2018 high downforce look. Maybe more than current F1 cars and almost as good as the CART cars from late 90s (Raynards)

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So the McLarens seem to be fairly quick in this Hungary testing going on. Anyone have any idea if there is a reason for it compared to the other competition? (ie-is this an indication that Honda has found some power or is everyone else just playing around with different settings?)

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My point in this thread wasn't to say that Alonso is the fastest driver in the fastest car. The post was made to point out that McLaren/Honda might just be making some strides (he did qualif P6 right?). They are getting to the point of almost being the "best of the rest" which is a HUGE stride compa...

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OK, so I am sure many people will say that the track is more of a handling track vs a power track. Max and Kimi were .3 slower and BOTH of those guys were charging hard (Max obviously trying to catch Bottas). Those 2 were 0.03 apart. Yes, it may be a "handling course" but lets be totally honest, no ...

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is the problem with going with Merc is that, do they really truly get the same equip as the factory works team? and if they did, they get the engines 1-3 races later for the upgrades. So, hypothetically thinking, if Alonso and Hamilton are in a close champ battle, who do you think is going to end up...

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Anyone do any extensive research regarding how good Alonso's times are? Looks like he was quickest amoungst rookies (who cares? I'd expect that) and "refresh" drivers. #2 was Oriol Servia, who I remember was in Indycar and a solid driver, but I have no idea how well he usually does at Indy and what ...

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I don't think the wt is going to make any measurable difference. In Karting some of the highest level guys and mechanics say that 5-10 pounds is worth about .2-.3 of a sec. This is a 360 pound weight limit class with a small 2 stroke engine and no torque and a single speed (125cc TAG). So 2kg (4.4 l...

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Next big "power unit upgrade" for Honda is Canada?

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I was watching something over the weekend (can't remember if it was on TV NBCSN broadcast) or From Peter Windser youtube channel, but someone with some respect in the industry is convinced that the Chassis has bigger issues than the team will admit. I am not so sure. I am really not even sure ANYONE...

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I started super slow as I came from Solo Racing and I though I knew, how wrong I was. In racing and arriving last, to getting to midpack, being coached and a lot of fakking reading, from lines, to chassis set up etc etc no matter how dumb you are, somethings stays. A Kart is not and F1 car, but is ...

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I'm not going to go through your points and answer them one by one, but a) your 3 years of karting does not qualify you to say ......... I am a HUGE FA fan, and I agree that it is hard to know exactly why he is taking the lines he is, BUT I do think it has everything to do with being down on power,...

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Lol, are you an Alonso fan? I'm not going to go through your points and answer them one by one, but a) your 3 years of karting does not qualify you to say ......... I am a HUGE FA fan, and I agree that it is hard to know exactly why he is taking the lines he is, BUT I do think it has everything to ...

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I HATE the looks of the current indycar, its like half open wheel car half non-open wheel. I LOVED the looks of the Reynards in the late 90s in CART. If you look at those cars and the Senna McLaren MP4/4, they really have a similar look, with the CART car being slightly larger-longer. F1 cars look m...

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I'd love to know, honestly, how well he did given the circumstances? Of course we are going to hear that he did well, but I wonder how his lap times compared. I think FA is one of the very best drivers, but these high speed ovals are a different beast where you can't over drive the car at all and th...

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you guys across the pond probably don't get the NBCSN feed, but the announcers kept talking about how Bottas is really good around this course. They talked about how he loves the track and he is really good about getting into his groove around the track for some reason and even though he was in a Wi...

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I'd rather have older Ferrari than newer Honda if I were Sauber. Sadly, another step closer to bankrupcy. In all seriousness, it's so sad to see what has become of that company. Soulless cars and engines inspired by bean counters. I remember attending the 1989 Chicago Auto Show and seeing the MP4/4...

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In all seriousness, it's so sad to see what has become of that company. Soulless cars and engines inspired by bean counters. I remember attending the 1989 Chicago Auto Show and seeing the MP4/4 and Acura branded NSX. There was so much excitement around the company. At the time, I was the proud owne...

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What I can say is that the physique of these young karters are too thin. Especially for the 9-12 year olds. This is the time to place any type of protection like the Moto-cross riders. The worse part is to see a parent outlive a sibling. I may not be a father but all I can say: Good-bye son!!!! The...

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I hate hearing these stories, especially at such a young age. I happen to have a kart race in 2 days. I have broken my ribs twice, but that is the extent of my injuries so far. These karts don't usually flip, but when they do, it can be scary.

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I think that any idea of F1 and/or other teams helping McLaren to become competitive is complete bullsh1t. How much help did Ferrari & Renault get over the past 3 years? Ferrari did the right thing and acted first to sign over a dozen engineers from Mercedes. Then Mahle fell into Ferrari's lap and ...

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Saw that Stoffel was only around .5 off of Vettel in testing today and P4. FA is usually .2-.4 quicker than Stoffel, so this is good news (assuming it is reality and the motor can last more than 3 laps) I wouldn't take anything away from the times - Vettel was 3 tenths up on Sainz whereas in qualif...

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i didn't realize that mclaren also said, while they have no immediate plans to enter indy car full time, they are open to the idea. it's possible, imo very unlikely, but possible, he enjoys the 500 and someone ponies up enough money that he signs with a team in indy car for next year. one thing i a...

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i didn't realize that mclaren also said, while they have no immediate plans to enter indy car full time, they are open to the idea. it's possible, imo very unlikely, but possible, he enjoys the 500 and someone ponies up enough money that he signs with a team in indy car for next year. one thing i a...

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i didn't realize that mclaren also said, while they have no immediate plans to enter indy car full time, they are open to the idea. it's possible, imo very unlikely, but possible, he enjoys the 500 and someone ponies up enough money that he signs with a team in indy car for next year. one thing i a...

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Saw that Stoffel was only around .5 off of Vettel in testing today and P4. FA is usually .2-.4 quicker than Stoffel, so this is good news (assuming it is reality and the motor can last more than 3 laps)

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They do not have to withdraw. The rules only stop them testing with the engine that is in the F1 car now. They can design and test 5 different engines as much as they like as long as it is significantly different from the one in the car. They can't use the car though. It would have to be some kind ...

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Would Mclaren Honda be allowed to do the following? 1) Withdraw from this season in F1. 2) Rent out Suzuka from now until the end of the year. Owned by a subsidiary of Honda. 3) Do unlimited testing 4) Come back next year with a better car/engine package. This would save them the public relations d...

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I don't have a very good memory, but when teams like McLaren and Williams were winning a few years ago, were there a few other "top teams" (ferrari?) that were very poor and at the back of the pack? People act like this is it for McLaren and they will never recover. I think people might be a little ...

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This looks to me as one of the worst decisions in strings of bad decisions Alonso made. Monaco could be the one of the precious few real chances for Mclaren to score well. Alonso does not know oval racing by experience, and he has no experience in battles and customs of Indy 500. Remember when Sato...

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I'm gob smacked, first of all it shows a lack of commitment to the F1 project, secondly racing on a super speedway is far more dangerous than F1, Alonso could get injured. This reminds me a bit of Kubica's rallying exploits which finished his F1 career. However with Alonso in the field it's a race ...

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Incredible news! Absolutely astonishing. Good for Fred. Putzing around with that Honda engine has to be beyond demoralizing for him. Indy is only 4 hours from my home. I may try to attend this year's race all because of him! The IRONY is that Honda is the best IndyCar package right now, I kind of t...

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McLaren and/or Alonso to Indycar? After reading a few articles it appears that this has been in the works for a while. Perhaps it is Hondas way of saying "thanks for putting up with our F1 situation, now you can play with our Indycar package that is the very best out there". It sounds like he will b...

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Someone brought this up earlier, but it is an interesting point to me. Have the Hybrid and recovery system developed by one company and EVERYONE uses the same system. This would take a HUGE cost out of the whole situation. Teams will continue to be responsible for the ICE, chassis, Aero, etc... This...

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