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- Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:14 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Best circuits for DRS & W-duct?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2752
Re: Best circuits for DRS & W-duct?
The major benefit of the double drs is in qualifying. The ability to overtake is not a major factor in winning races. Races are usually won from the front, or near the front with good strategy and very good race pace. So the benefit in qualifying for double drs is the ability to run low downforce c...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:50 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Best circuits for DRS & W-duct?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2752
Best circuits for DRS & W-duct?
Just thinking how the year is likely to pan out with Mercedes likely to win or do well at circuits with longer straights and multiple DRS zones, and by which stage of the season the other teams will have developed their own stalling device. I guess most front running teams will have the W-duct by Br...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:12 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The Next "1st Winner" Driver
- Replies: 54
- Views: 11886
Re: The Next "1st Winner" Driver
I think Grosjean. The Sauber duo are just as talented but Sauber historically have never had a car with outright performance above the rest of the field. Lotus on the other hand may be able to find a little extra at maybe a slow track or find a good performance on a qualifying session to carry into ...
- Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:21 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Schumi seems like a classy guy.
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12940
Re: Schumi seems like a classy guy.
I think he should be pretty happy. Once Mercedes are more comfortable at the front he ought to find a way to beat Nico. At the moment they are still experimenting with the car and tyres.
- Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:31 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: "Biggest disappointment since Shrek 2"
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8428
Re: "Biggest disappointment since Shrek 2"
Shrek 2 wasn't that bad. It's actually the best Shrek ever. Exactly, far superior to the first one... Yes Shrek 2 was actually rather good thanks to Dawn French as the evil fairy godmother Shrek 3 was rubbish. Shrek 4 was watchable but not funny. The series lost the element to surprise after the fi...
- Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:24 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Congrats Nico!!!!! Well done to Brawn & Mercedes too
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8526
Re: Congrats Nico!!!!! Well done to Brawn & Mercedes too
Permanent quality at Brackley? Well they won the 2009 WDC and WCC and Ross Brawn has a pretty long record of excellence too That's not permanent quality. 2007 and 2008 were catastrophe, 2011 wasn't good either. When you look at teams like Ferrari or McLaren you see what I call permanent quality. Me...
- Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:40 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Congrats Nico!!!!! Well done to Brawn & Mercedes too
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8526
Re: Congrats Nico!!!!! Well done to Brawn & Mercedes too
Well they won the 2009 WDC and WCC and Ross Brawn has a pretty long record of excellence toodizlexik wrote:Permanent quality at Brackley?
- Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:28 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Congrats Nico!!!!! Well done to Brawn & Mercedes too
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8526
Congrats Nico!!!!! Well done to Brawn & Mercedes too
Just wanted to say well done to Nico on his first win! I was quite impressed with him during his Williams days and wished he could have brought them to the front again but I think he has finally found his place in Formula 1 and should provide a welcome threat to the bigger teams. It will be good if ...
- Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:04 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Damon now fully behind FIA's Bahrain decision
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3155
Re: Damon now fully behind FIA's Bahrain decision
I don't think it is good for F1's image to be racing in countries where protesters are being shot dead. On the other hand, racing there might actually draw more attention to the protester's cause so maybe some good will come of it but I think you can be certain something will happen.
- Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:47 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Did Raikkonen just become favorite to win the race ?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 17606
Re: Did Raikkonen just become favorite to win the race ?
A Kimi win would be rather epic timing for the team I think I am rooting for him this season!
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 12:10 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Kimi v Schu comebacks - Discuss
- Replies: 39
- Views: 10977
Re: Kimi v Schu comebacks - Discuss
Both Lotus and Mercedes are still just shy of podium worthy cars. I think expecting either Kimi or Schu to reappear and beat the McLarens and Redbulls who have been fighting hammer and tong for the recent seasons is a tad optimistic but I can't really criticize either driver since they both have a b...
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 1:20 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Group Lotus ends title sponsorship of Lotus F1 team
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12729
Re: Group Lotus ends title sponsorship of Lotus F1 team
I don't think everyone should jump the gun on this. Rather than Group Lotus sponsoring Genii, Genii may be buying Group Lotus!!!!! A bit like the Caterham deal then!! Clearly, the management have made some mistakes but Lotus as a company has always been about evolving, adapting and finding an innova...
- Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:31 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Drivers opinions on V8 v V10 era cars
- Replies: 52
- Views: 14838
Re: Drivers opinions on V8 v V10 era cars
I was at silverstone during 2010 for the motogp and the f1 and the motogp 500 bikes were WAY louder
- Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:47 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: f1 drivers who have appeared in television commercials
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6013
Re: f1 drivers who have appeared in television commercials
Jenson Button is an obvious one selling Head and Shoulders
- Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:17 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: mclaren fuel saving etc
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5266
Re: mclaren fuel saving etc
I am pretty sure the hunted usually has more pace to spare than the hunters. Also I think it is a better strategy to under fuel the car at races such as Melbourne where safety cars are usually abundant. Lastly, since refuelling was banned, getting the minimum fuel into the tank has been far more imp...
- Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:07 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: FIA Rules Mercedes Wing LEGAL
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11196
Re: FIA Rules Mercedes Wing LEGAL
The system does make the car faster in the race as well as qualifying because the higher up the grid you are, the less traffic and dirty air you are going to have, meaning the rest of the package works to it's fuller potential, saving seconds a lap. Mercedes could improve over the course of the year...
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:53 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Best 2012 car for a wet race?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9961
Re: Best 2012 car for a wet race?
I somehow doubt the Ferrari would do well in a wet race although anything could happen! My guess is the McLarens because Lewis and Button have won plenty of wet races.
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:44 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Lotus and re-active ride height revisited.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4361
Re: Lotus and re-active ride height revisited.
Kimi was a bit unlucky, he set his time too early and then once the track improved it was too late to get a faster lap in. We may see a lot of high profile casualties in q1 this year cos the grid is so tight you have to put a fast lap in at the last minute or on soft tyres to be reasonably sure of p...
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:19 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Lewis gets along too well with Button
- Replies: 87
- Views: 28387
Re: Lewis gets along too well with Button
I think there is little to choose between Button and Lewis is terms of raw speed, it is just Button takes fewer risks because he knows sometimes it is better to be conservative, and when to gamble when there is nothing to lose. Lewis is still a top drawer driver, but Button has been in F1 about thre...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:27 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Are JB and SV too nice / underworked?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8632
Are JB and SV too nice / underworked?
It would be enjoyable to see a bit of real rivalry and drama. These guys are too friendly, too laid back and too much like they just finished a relaxing massage when they step out of the car. I am probably going to have to begin supporting Lewis & Alonso if either can rediscover their mean streak to...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:56 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nothing has Changed!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7666
Re: Nothing has Changed!!!
I think today flattered RedBull! Clearly they still have a decent car but their design route has hit a dead end. The McLaren seems far more stable through the corners than any of the other cars thanks to the removal of EBD. The Woking team have a simple sleek design that works far more efficiently. ...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:44 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Massa- career almost done?
- Replies: 412
- Views: 96552
Re: Massa- career almost done?
I think everyone is giving Massa a bit too much of a hard time. Clearly, Ferrari's sponsors want Alonso to do well and all the focus is on him. Massa is likely to be giving the team valuable data and contributing to Alonso's performance. Why do drivers like Massa and Webber stay content to be second...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:10 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton's pole is 1.4 seconds slower than Vettel's in 2011
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10734
Re: Hamilton's pole is 1.4 seconds slower than Vettel's in 2
I don't think the FIA bans designs just stop stop a team being dominant, more to address the balance of the engineering as a package. The sport would be quite dull if there was only one area of the car where worthwhile or freakish performance can be found. Performance should come from the overall de...
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:39 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Mercedes engine is by far the best again
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10307
Re: Mercedes engine is by far the best again
There is a balance with all things. I do believe the Mercedes engine will triumph this year however, the engine can be set to run more economically after qualifying and RedBull seem to have lost a little since they are still experimenting a little with exhausts like McLaren last year.
- Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:19 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What makes Britain the cradle of Formula One?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 30071
Re: What makes Britain the cradle of Formula One?
Mostly to do with the fact that Britain was the best naval and shipping empire for centuries and all the best business and technology ended up concentrated here.
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:46 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What made Murray Walker so good?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 18052
Re: What made Murray Walker so good?
The REASON why Murray Walker was so great is because he was a great throwback to how the sport began with drama, nostalgia, history, manners, eccentricity and a style that could only be found in someone born before the war years, something all the current commentators lack. It is a perfect antidote ...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:13 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ferrari are just bluffing???
- Replies: 218
- Views: 56178
Re: Ferrari are just bluffing???
Ferrari have gone for a radical design. I am sure they know the benefits over a single lap, however I think they have tyre wear issues which may take a while to iron out. They may find a good solution quickly.
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:18 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Hamilton vs Button 2012 (Championship Edition)
- Replies: 470
- Views: 118805
Re: Hamilton vs Button 2012 (Championship Edition)
I think this year is a clean slate for the McLaren boys. Can't say for sure if they will be fast but as long as one of them beats Vettel I'll be happy!
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:49 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Slow modern cars that would have beaten older WCC cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9927
Re: Slow modern cars that would have beaten older WCC cars
What is the slowest 2011 car to be quicker than a 2009 Brawn? Taking the fastest lap times from the Hungarian qualifying session (the only race I could find with similar weather conditions in quali) Fastest Laptime in quali 2011: 1.19.815 (Vettel) Fastest Brawn in quali 2009*: 1.20.707 (Button) Tha...
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:54 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Slow modern cars that would have beaten older WCC cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9927
Re: Slow modern cars that would have beaten older WCC cars
Off the top of my head the fastest F1 cars there have been, or the ones who seem to hold the most track records, are the 2004 cars. I can't help but feel that, ultimately, the biggest difference in lap times between cars of the last 10 - 15 years may be down to tyre compounds. One thing i would lov...
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:24 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Slow modern cars that would have beaten older WCC cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9927
Slow modern cars that would have beaten older WCC cars
How far back would you have to go to find a WCC car that a 2011 williams would have beaten over a lap? Or any minardi or HRT? When was the last Ferrari to be slower than a Spyker? I know it's a slightly unfair comparison but very amusing!!! :D For comparisons sake, let's use maybe spa lap times (sil...
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:18 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 without Ferrari: how would it be?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 26962
Re: F1 without Ferrari: how would it be?
Ferrari and F1 would be better if Luca Montezemolo disappeared. He makes Ferrari look cheap and miserable.