Most liked posts in thread: 2014 - F1

Page 19 of 84
  1. Steve

    Steve Administrator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator

    Apr 23, 2009
    12,154
    3,164
    113
    Maryland, USA
    Ratings:
    +3,166 / 0 / -0
    #625 Steve, Mar 27, 2014
    Last edited: Mar 27, 2014
    Don't think so. I recently saw video where one of the manufacturers (think it was Ferrari) was talking about how important the fuel partners are now and how closely they're working with theirs to help develop a formula with as many BTUs (or whatever measure they use) as possible within imposed constraints. I don't know the constraints imposed on the fuel formula but I got the sense they have enough wiggle room to feel like it can make a real difference.

    That's exactly what he is saying (in this article). Of course you can be sure RB have been hoping for that lucky advantage themselves and I assume looking for it as well, maybe only did what they did on Ricciardo's car because they didn't get it.
     
  2. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
    #628 Nathan, Mar 27, 2014
  3. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,445
    10,057
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,698 / 2 / -0
    #633 Crashton, Mar 28, 2014
    Bernie must have turned up his hearing aides. :D

    F1 sponsored by Miracle Ear. Now that'$ an idea for Bernie.
     
  4. Minidave

    Minidave Well-Known Member
    Lifetime Supporter

    Dec 22, 2009
    5,645
    4,603
    113
    Male
    Overland Park, Ks
    Ratings:
    +5,195 / 1 / -0
    #641 Minidave, Mar 30, 2014
    Given that Hammy only used 80-some per cent of his fuel, makes me wonder if Mercedes is sandbagging on the power a bit, like maybe they haven't turned the wick all the way up yet?

    Great drives again by some of the noobs, I think this year will still hold some surprises.....

    The Hulk again shows he's fast and strong, and the Force India is easier on it's tires than pretty much anything else on track.

    Kobayshi and Kimi was fun to watch!

    Looks like Riccardo DID get the Mark Webber treatment this weekend.....

    I don't know what you all are carping about on the sound - no they don't sound like they used to - so what? They're still racing and there's still plenty of action and it's still F1. I'm already used to it......

    Is LeMans not exciting because the diesel Audi's were as quiet as church?

    You all are focusing on the wrong things, it's not about the cars sounding like angry kittens.......
     
  5. Stinker

    Stinker Active Member

    May 16, 2009
    237
    117
    43
    USPS Maintenance Mech
    Smithfield, VA
    Ratings:
    +117 / 0 / -0
    #643 Stinker, Mar 30, 2014
    Looks like Riccardo DID get the Mark Webber treatment this weekend.....


    The big question is, has Red Bull started to give Riccardo the same treatment cause he's getting real close to Vettel in speed.
     
  6. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

    Apr 7, 2009
    3,105
    394
    0
    LaLaLand, Left Coast, Overpopulated and Underfunde
    Ratings:
    +394 / 0 / -0
    #647 goaljnky, Mar 31, 2014
    Not going to go on a long rant, but when are we going to see a race with a fight for first place instead of 4th? I think the last time that happened was when Jason chased down Seb in in the rain in Canada a couple of years ago?
     
  7. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
    #674 Nathan, Apr 6, 2014
    Oh my was that a darn good race.

    Yep, the F1 is boring this year people are now wrong.
     
  8. B.A.D.

    B.A.D. Club Coordinator

    Dec 6, 2009
    2,282
    931
    113
    Ratings:
    +934 / 0 / -0
    #676 B.A.D., Apr 6, 2014
    I really enjoyed watching all the teammates racing each other. I have a feeling that there might be several closed door meetings.
     
  9. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,445
    10,057
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,698 / 2 / -0
    #679 Crashton, Apr 6, 2014
    I miss the old sounds, but with racing like this it didn't matter to me. What a show! :D
     
  10. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad Club Coordinator

    May 19, 2009
    1,178
    431
    83
    Male
    Decorah, IA
    Ratings:
    +435 / 0 / -0
    #688 Gil-galad, Apr 8, 2014
    Compared to Sergio, neither he nor Nico seemed overjoyed on the podium. In fact, it seemed as if Lewis was more happily sharing the experience with the Mexican than with his teammate. I suppose he sees Sergio as less of a threat to his vision of a glorious run to a championship given Mercedes dominance thus far, and the apparent coolness between the two teammates is a natural by-product of their fierce competitiveness.
     
  11. Steve

    Steve Administrator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator

    Apr 23, 2009
    12,154
    3,164
    113
    Maryland, USA
    Ratings:
    +3,166 / 0 / -0
    #695 Steve, Apr 9, 2014
    You could have even picked that up from within this thread (hint - if you haven't seen that video yet, jump to 5:15).

    I think it's interesting Brundle and others are referencing someone as having broken this news just last week and they're only catching up now when it was actually out 3 weeks ago. :lol:
     
  12. Steve

    Steve Administrator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator

    Apr 23, 2009
    12,154
    3,164
    113
    Maryland, USA
    Ratings:
    +3,166 / 0 / -0
    #698 Steve, Apr 11, 2014
    FIA grants Gene Haas Formula 1 entry (nbcsports.com)
     
  13. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
    #707 Nathan, Apr 14, 2014
    Ferrari: Stefano Domenicali quits as boss of F1 team

    Stefano Domenicali has resigned as the team principal of Ferrari with immediate effect.

    The Italian team have struggled this season, failing to register a podium finish in the opening three races.

    Domenicali, 48, who will be replaced by Marco Mattiacci, had been in charge since replacing Jean Todt in 2008.

    There are particular moments in all of our professional lives where you need the courage to take difficult and very painful decisions," said Domenicali.

    "It's time to make an important change. As boss, I take the responsibility - as I always have - for the situation we are going through."

    Ferrari have not won the world title since Kimi Raikkonen's success in 2007.

    Domenicali, who had been with the Italian team for 23 years in various roles, added: "This decision has been taken with the aim of doing something to shake things up."

    Fernando Alonso has claimed two fourth places and a ninth in his three races for Ferrari so far this season, while team-mate Raikkonen has come seventh, 12th and 10th.
    Alonso revealed his concerns at Ferrari's lack of competitiveness following the last race in Bahrain, and the team's predicament was not helped when issues with their car meant that they had to abandon testing at the same track early.

    "I thank Stefano Domenicali, not only for his constant dedication and effort, but also for the great sense of responsibility he has shown, even today, in always putting the interests of Ferrari above all else," said Ferrari president Luca Di Montezemolo.

    Mattiacci, who is the current president of Ferrari North America, will take over for the next F1 race, which is the Chinese Grand Prix on 20 April.

    LDM gives Domenicali the stare of death...

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Minidave

    Minidave Well-Known Member
    Lifetime Supporter

    Dec 22, 2009
    5,645
    4,603
    113
    Male
    Overland Park, Ks
    Ratings:
    +5,195 / 1 / -0
    #718 Minidave, Apr 14, 2014
    Rumors this am that not only will Honda be back as an engine supplier, but that BMW wants back in as an engine only - not a full team - supplier, and that Ford IS resurrecting the stillborn Cosworth V-6, under the Ecoboost label......

    2015 should be an interesting year, to say the least!
     
  15. Stinker

    Stinker Active Member

    May 16, 2009
    237
    117
    43
    USPS Maintenance Mech
    Smithfield, VA
    Ratings:
    +117 / 0 / -0
    #733 Stinker, Apr 20, 2014
    Tuff Luck Vettel!
     
  16. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,445
    10,057
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,698 / 2 / -0
    #738 Crashton, Apr 21, 2014
    I thought the race was OK. As long as you weren't wanting to see a fight for the lead. Some decent racing back in the pack. Hamilton did a Vettel to the field. Part of what made this race somewhat boring was the cracker of a race that took place in Bahrain. Sure do wish all the races could be like that one.
     
  17. minirab

    minirab Well-Known Member

    May 6, 2009
    3,243
    777
    113
    Hagerstown, Md.
    Ratings:
    +851 / 0 / -0
    #739 minirab, Apr 21, 2014
    Vettel sounded like a spoiled 7th grader.
     
  18. mrntd

    mrntd Well-Known Member
    Supporting Member

    Sep 30, 2011
    5,083
    1,762
    113
    Male
    Sales and Marketing manager
    Hilliard, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +1,763 / 0 / -0
    #751 mrntd, Apr 22, 2014
    All the FIA did with all the rule changes is swap dominating teams. Red Bull and Vettel are out and Merc and Hammy are in.

    The smugness Minidave mentioned is what irritates me about Hammy. He forgets HE is now in the best car with the best engine.
     
  19. Angib

    Angib New Member

    Nov 25, 2009
    824
    425
    0
    (Old) England
    Ratings:
    +425 / 0 / -0
    #785 Angib, May 9, 2014
    A coupla highlights:

    "IGN (ignition) rotary switch: Controls ignition timing."

    What? Like the advance/retard lever on a 1930s car/bike?

    "MFRS (multi-function rotary switch): This allows the driver and engineers to control a variety of systems that don’t require a dedicated buttons. They include .... cruise control (CC, disabled for qualifying and the race)...."

    CRUISE CONTROL? Ideal for those long straights at some tracks?
     
  20. jdrasberry

    jdrasberry New Member

    May 8, 2014
    7
    3
    0
    Retired
    Highlands Ranch, CO
    Ratings:
    +3 / 0 / -0
    #790 jdrasberry, May 10, 2014
    I still don't care for the way they sound. I have to keep reminding myself that they are formula 1 cars. I also won't be buying tickets to Austin. The sooner they drop the Green crap and the turbos the happier I will be.

    The thing I am enjoying the most this year is Vettel keeps having one difficulty after another. It serves RB and Vettel right for how they treated Mark Weber the last couple of years!
     
Page 19 of 84