Didnt see a thread started for this yet.
Interesting changes for season...
Adjustable rear wings.
F-ducs out.
KERS back.
Bridgestone out...Pirelli in as sole tire supplier
And most interesting..."the clause banning team orders is removed"
Could make for some interesting races in the later part of the season for a team like Redbull.
Pirelli could be a big problem,one set only last like 15 race laps,could be interesting if they dont find a fix, thats like 70pitstops during a race :o
Quote from: DucLeone on February 15, 2011, 12:58:54 PM
Pirelli could be a big problem,one set only last like 15 race laps,could be interesting if they dont find a fix, thats like 70pitstops during a race :o
Lol more like 3-5 depending on conditions if what you say is correct. More pitstops would be a good thing anyway. It can help shuffle the field a tad. I'm looking forward to a pretty competitive year.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89466 (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89466)
Sorry in advance, but typing from phone...
Seems GP2 series has just been cancelled in Bahrain due to protests. Can't link to article, but was posted in New York Times. Article suggests F1 may have problems as well but things may settle by March 13 race.
I will link article when I get to a computer.
It's official...Opening round in Bahrain is cancelled.
I was originally pretty excited about the season, as Pastor Maldonado is gonna be racing. I used to cart against him.
But then I saw that he sold out and is being sponsored by Chavez. It's just plain embarrassing. I remember hearing him say that he would never take government money. I hope his season is plagued with mechanical DNFs. Bastard.
Quote from: El Matador on February 23, 2011, 11:23:07 AM
I was originally pretty excited about the season, as Pastor Maldonado is gonna be racing. I used to cart against him.
But then I saw that he sold out and is being sponsored by Chavez. It's just plain embarrassing. I remember hearing him say that he would never take government money. I hope his season is plagued with mechanical DNFs. Bastard.
Gotta do what you gotta do.
Quote from: El Matador on February 23, 2011, 11:23:07 AM
I was originally pretty excited about the season, as Pastor Maldonado is gonna be racing. I used to cart against him.
But then I saw that he sold out and is being sponsored by Chavez. It's just plain embarrassing. I remember hearing him say that he would never take government money. I hope his season is plagued with mechanical DNFs. Bastard.
If I'm not mistaken, isn't one of the owners of Mc/Mec the crown of Bahrain?
Quote from: El Matador on February 23, 2011, 11:23:07 AM
I was originally pretty excited about the season, as Pastor Maldonado is gonna be racing. I used to cart against him.
But then I saw that he sold out and is being sponsored by Chavez. It's just plain embarrassing. I remember hearing him say that he would never take government money. I hope his season is plagued with mechanical DNFs. Bastard.
Is that because he went on to be an F1 driver and.........or do you really wish him ill will?
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 24, 2011, 09:04:51 PM
Is that because he went on to be an F1 driver and.........or do you really wish him ill will?
Wow, that's some serious projecting right there. And as jealous as I am that he's in F1 and I'm not (same could be said for any motogp rider), no, that's not why.
He's racing with blood money, doing something I personally heard him say that he would never do. He's got the talent, he doesn't need PDVSA to be in F1. He's racing with the money that belongs to the people that have been devastated in a silent 12 year long civil war why Chavez has been raping my country. He's racing with the money that has been stolen from me, my family, my friends, and countless other Venezuelans that have had their property expropriated for "the people" who never get a penny. But what pisses me off the most is that he's promoting Chavez, flying his Standart and presenting a false image of who he is and what he does to the rest of the world.
I used to be proud of Pastor, a fellow Venezuelan proving to the world what we are capable of. And he has. He has shown we are capable of dishonor and a complete lack of principles.
THAT is why I wish him a season plagued with mechanicals. If you wanna call it ill will, then do so; I'm not ashamed of it.
Obviously he didn't get that part of your original statement or worse he actually believed Oliver Stone's movie.
I'm a fan of Jesus' passion.
Quote from: Jester on February 25, 2011, 10:55:14 AM
I'm a fan of Jesus' passion.
As long as I don't end up nailed to a couple of 2x4s for it, it's alll good. ;)
Quote from: El Matador on February 25, 2011, 12:28:57 AM
He's racing with the money that belongs to the people that have been devastated in a silent 12 year long civil war why Chavez has been raping my country. He's racing with the money that has been stolen from me, my family, my friends, and countless other Venezuelans that have had their property expropriated for "the
Quote from: El Matador on February 25, 2011, 12:28:57 AM
He's racing with blood money, doing something I personally heard him say that he would never do. He's got the talent, he doesn't need PDVSA to be in F1. He's racing with the money that belongs to the people that have been devastated in a silent 12 year long civil war why Chavez has been raping my country. He's racing with the money that has been stolen from me, my family, my friends, and countless other Venezuelans that have had their property expropriated for "the people" who never get a penny. But what pisses me off the most is that he's promoting Chavez, flying his Standart and presenting a false image of who he is and what he does to the rest of the world.
I'm sorry, I thought yo lived in the US. My apologies to your situation.
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 27, 2011, 10:53:18 PM
I'm sorry, I thought yo lived in the US. My apologies to your situation.
He does live in the US, but has nationality ties elsewhere. [thumbsup]
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 27, 2011, 10:53:18 PM
I'm sorry, I thought yo lived in the US. My apologies to your situation.
No worries man, I moved to the states about 5 years ago because of the aforementiones reasons.
regarding Pirelli tires, I read somewhere today that the tires Pirelli supplied for the WSBK were inconsistent. aside from that, I don't mind if the wear rates are a little fast.
Quote from: Grendel on February 28, 2011, 10:51:59 PM
regarding Pirelli tires, I read somewhere today that the tires Pirelli supplied for the WSBK were inconsistent. aside from that, I don't mind if the wear rates are a little fast.
Well, since this is an F1 thread, doesn't much matter. ;)
Did the full capacity fuel load from race start rule change this year?
Quote from: Grendel on February 28, 2011, 10:51:59 PM
regarding Pirelli tires, I read somewhere today that the tires Pirelli supplied for the WSBK were inconsistent. aside from that, I don't mind if the wear rates are a little fast.
I think the riders and teams were more concerned with the rather large number of them going flat. :P
Quote from: pennyrobber on March 01, 2011, 07:34:48 AM
Did the full capacity fuel load from race start rule change this year?
Still no refueling. Only tire changes at pit stops.
I am so looking forward to the season that I found myself watching NASCAR on Sunday.
wow is that bad racing.
Quote from: yamifixer on March 01, 2011, 09:35:51 AM
I am so looking forward to the season that I found myself watching NASCAR on Sunday.
wow is that bad racing.
(http://3.media.bustedtees.cvcdn.com/2/e/bustedtees.3f9a3c72f2cfe87ceb93555e88ef1694.jpg)
Interesting to see results from Australia. Red Bull looked shot out of a cannon, and very reliable, but rest of the field :-\.
Kind of a boring race to me.
Both Saubers were removed from results due to illegal rear wings. Massa now with a seventh place finish.
http://www.formula1.com/news/technical/ (http://www.formula1.com/news/technical/)
Not a bad race, although I'm not sure how I feel about the new tires. They leave an enormous amount of marbles off the race line, so I almost feel like like passing can be a problem due to the track looking dirtier than compared to last year.
I enjoyed Button kind of pushing Massa aside near the end when he passed him. I little slap in the face considering the drive through penalty.
Why did Red Bull do a different tire strategy with Webber?