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by Asphalt_World
Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Livery assumptions / expectations for 2016!
Replies: 63
Views: 17085

Re: Livery assumptions / expectations for 2016!

Craig is normally very reliable. He's not one for spreading far fetched rumours. Not saying he's always correct, but he is most of the time as far I have seen.
by Asphalt_World
Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Livery assumptions / expectations for 2016!
Replies: 63
Views: 17085

Re: Livery assumptions / expectations for 2016!

If they get the proportions of red, white and silver correct, it could be a stunner. If not, it could be a dogs dinner.

It's exciting to think they may go a bit retro though.
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

If this really will destroy the sport, it amazes me that so many companies that rely almost solely on their participation in the sport would look seriously at a closed cockpit.

I'm happy that they may change their mind, but they are taking it seriously.

So should we (imo)
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

As I have mentioned in other posts, the teams and FIA seem very keen to investigate the possibilities. This is why I believe we should give the idea a chance before making wild assumptions that the sport will end if it happens. The amount of 'traditions' that have been removed from the sport is alm...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

OK, rather than responding to a variety of posts over two threads, (please can they be merged mods?), I've decided to put my point across in one thread. Firstly, I am not correct, I am not fully in the knowledge about the technicalities about altering the cars to have a closed cockpit, what safety i...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

I'm not arguing against your personal view. I understand that is different from mine. I'm using examples that show big changes have happened before without the sport collapsing. Front engine rear drive, gone, V12's, gone. The list goes on. Personally, I'm more concerned about the apparent move towa...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

HS Thompson wrote:
Perhaps there are ways to improve safety without destroying the sport that some people love.
And it would not destroy it for others that love it.

2 thirds of this forums un-scientific poll don't seem overly bothered.
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

We haven't removed stairs, but over the years, the surface have changed and hand rails are commonplace. We also add stair gates for the safety of young. Correct. Therefore, we have addressed safety issues. F1 are thinking about addressing driver safety in another way. F1 are thinking about removing...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

I'm not arguing against your personal view. I understand that is different from mine. I'm using examples that show big changes have happened before without the sport collapsing. Front engine rear drive, gone, V12's, gone. The list goes on. Personally, I'm more concerned about the apparent move towa...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Regarding the question about limiting speed to 100mph, well that's somewhat over the top. If it was needed because going faster put drivers at risk and there was no other choice, it would have to be a rule. The fact is, we're not in that position. However, teams and the FIA seem to think cockpit co...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

I'm not arguing against your personal view. I understand that is different from mine. I'm using examples that show big changes have happened before without the sport collapsing. Front engine rear drive, gone, V12's, gone. The list goes on. Personally, I'm more concerned about the apparent move towar...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alfa to make a return to F1?
Replies: 40
Views: 8879

Re: Alfa to make a return to F1?

130,000 miles in a 156. Biggest problem was to replace front wishbones after about 120,000.

Other than that, nothing else went wrong, ever.

My 1972 Spider 2000 veloce was a dream to drive and own. Sadly I then had children!!!!!!!
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

We haven't removed stairs, but over the years, the surface have changed and hand rails are commonplace. We also add stair gates for the safety of young. Correct. Therefore, we have addressed safety issues. F1 are thinking about addressing driver safety in another way. F1 are thinking about removing...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Can we stop this 'definition' point of view. The teams are seriously considering covered cockpits, therefore own cockpits can be an absolute definition of the sport. They can re-define the sport, yes. They cannot UN-define it. But it was not defined very well in the first place. Therefore we're onl...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

We haven't removed stairs, but over the years, the surface have changed and hand rails are commonplace. We also add stair gates for the safety of young. Therefore, we have addressed safety issues. F1 are thinking about addressing driver safety in another way.
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

I did address Mikey
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Can we stop this 'definition' point of view. The teams are seriously considering covered cockpits, therefore own cockpits can be an absolute definition of the sport. They can re-define the sport, yes. They cannot UN-define it. But it was not defined very well in the first place. Therefore we're onl...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

Cooling would not be an issue. Simple as that. Chevrolet have designed a coming system for their Le Mans GT cars that air conditions the cockpit. It weighs about 1kg.
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Regarding the question about limiting speed to 100mph, well that's somewhat over the top. If it was needed because going faster put drivers at risk and there was no other choice, it would have to be a rule. The fact is, we're not in that position. However, teams and the FIA seem to think cockpit cov...
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Can we stop this 'definition' point of view. The teams are seriously considering covered cockpits, therefore own cockpits can be an absolute definition of the sport.
by Asphalt_World
Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 1st sound of F1 in 2016!
Replies: 42
Views: 16098

Re: The 1st sound of F1 in 2016!

UnlikeUday wrote:Now, Honda has fired up its engine:

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/147 ... g-fired-up
Wow, that ran for 10 seconds without a misfire!
by Asphalt_World
Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

I think to be honest, if the drivers themselves are calling for this, then I'm happy to go with it. We can complain about the looks, but it's not our lives at risk. Be careful about what you ask for! You may get it and detest it. If I dislike F1, it won't be because of a roof, perhaps it's because ...
by Asphalt_World
Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

I'd be disappointed to see open cockpits go, but their going wouldn't fundamentally change the essence of F1. Open wheels and open cockpits - the essence of F1. Real race cars don't have fenders, doors or a roof ! Here are some cars that are clearly not real race cars then. http://i0.wp.com/blog.me...
by Asphalt_World
Sun Feb 14, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

I'd be disappointed to see open cockpits go, but their going wouldn't fundamentally change the essence of F1. Open wheels and open cockpits - the essence of F1. Real race cars don't have fenders, doors or a roof ! Here are some cars that are clearly not real race cars then. http://www.tomorrowstart...
by Asphalt_World
Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

Would motorcycle racing still be motorcycle racing if they switched to four wheels in the name of safety? No! F1 ceases to be F1 f the wheels and drivers are covered. In your opinion you should really add. As for 4 wheeled motorcycles, that's a pathetic thing to write and is of no relevance. One, b...
by Asphalt_World
Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

Would motorcycle racing still be motorcycle racing if they switched to four wheels in the name of safety? No! F1 ceases to be F1 f the wheels and drivers are covered. Safety is essential, I don't care what it would look like or would it still be Formula 1. Nobody wants drivers to get hurt or worse ...
by Asphalt_World
Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Do people really tune in to F1 because it's open wheeled? As I've said before, F1 has zip to do with his it started that's of any relevance. A bit of wheel protection hasn't turned people away on droves in Indycar as far as I'm aware. People still watch Indycars??? You may not, but the TV audience ...
by Asphalt_World
Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

t would be interesting to see how many people who are against closed cockpits, would immediately turn the sport off, or would you at least give it a go?
by Asphalt_World
Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?
Replies: 74
Views: 13878

Re: Open cockpit: Essential element of F1?

It is vital. It lets you see and get a feel for the human being fighting for track position rather then just getting the perception of the vehicle they are piloting. The spectacle lost something when the cockpit sides were (rightly) raised in 1996 and would lose even more with a closed canopy. With...
by Asphalt_World
Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Do people really tune in to F1 because it's open wheeled?

As I've said before, F1 has zip to do with his it started that's of any relevance. A bit of wheel protection hasn't turned people away on droves in Indycar as far as I'm aware.
by Asphalt_World
Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

I'm getting to think it is time for a clean sheet redesign and rethink of what we want or get from F1. There seem to be many for the closed cockpit and enclosing the wheels is the next logical step, entries are often looking as if there will not be enough cars, so why not tare up the spec and combi...
by Asphalt_World
Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

My point is that people seem to think it's OK to call a halt on certain safety improvements, simply because they think it will spoil the sport. Well I'm sorry, but a lot of changes in the name of safety have had a detrimental effect on the sport, but I'm more than happy to accept these. I don't wan...
by Asphalt_World
Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

My point is that people seem to think it's OK to call a halt on certain safety improvements, simply because they think it will spoil the sport. Well I'm sorry, but a lot of changes in the name of safety have had a detrimental effect on the sport, but I'm more than happy to accept these. I don't want...
by Asphalt_World
Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Yes the 94 cars were as dangerous as those in 1984. And why would anyone not want safer helmets? Having a tougher helmet is hardly going to detract or change the nature of the sport. Safe enough does not mean it would be a bad thing to be safer. Just means that there is no need to effect the produc...
by Asphalt_World
Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:20 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

I think a canopy capable of deflecting wheel/tyre assemblies, or entire cars travelling at up to 300km/h, would likely be very heavy. Possibly a lot heavier than the Halo. Pretty much true. As you point in your sig, we should remember those that have actually died recently in F1. Two young drivers,...
by Asphalt_World
Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Yes the 94 cars were as dangerous as those in 1984. And why would anyone not want safer helmets? Having a tougher helmet is hardly going to detract or change the nature of the sport. Safe enough does not mean it would be a bad thing to be safer. Just means that there is no need to effect the produc...
by Asphalt_World
Fri Feb 12, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The 1st sound of F1 in 2016!
Replies: 42
Views: 16098

Re: The 1st sound of F1 in 2016!

thegamer23 wrote:Judging by that blurry shot, there seems to be LOT of white on that car!

Only 10 days to testing, we're almost there
It may be just an engine on a dyno.
by Asphalt_World
Fri Feb 12, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

Here's the problem with saying 'safe enough.' To me that implies that there is no need for improvement and that any changes to make the sport safer is just building the lily and making things too safe which compromises the romanticized ideal of the fearless heroic driver. Any form of racing is inhe...
by Asphalt_World
Fri Feb 12, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

People saying it's safe enough and the drivers choose to race are really being incredibly selfish, or stupid! At what point would you say it was safe enough? Never. Compared to 10 years earlier, it seemed very safe before the start of the 1994 season. No it didn't and I don't see why that would be ...
by Asphalt_World
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Closed Cockpits Almost Here
Replies: 524
Views: 83830

Re: Closed Cockpits Almost Here

mikeyg123 wrote:
Asphalt_World wrote:People saying it's safe enough and the drivers choose to race are really being incredibly selfish, or stupid!
At what point would you say it was safe enough?
Never. Compared to 10 years earlier, it seemed very safe before the start of the 1994 season.