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  1. ScottinBend

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    #327 ScottinBend, Feb 4, 2014
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    #329 Steve, Feb 5, 2014
    Imagine you're Nico Rosberg and you learn that none other than the all knowing Mr. Bernie Muppet Head says you're going to win the title this year. You know that at some point, probably soon, you'll be surrounded by a scrum of reporters, all pointing microphones at your face, and one of them will ask you how you feel about this. Time to think of a diplomatic answer...

    Ecclestone tips Rosberg for 2014 title (GPUpdate.net)
     
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    #332 Steve, Feb 6, 2014
    My brain hurts already today so I'm not in the mood to try to figure this out. Does anyone know why the rules makers don't want to raise the weight limit...care to explain?

    No more burgers for F1 rookie Ericsson (grandprix.com)
     
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    #333 Zapski, Feb 6, 2014
    I can offer an explanation of why the weight goes up over time... it boils down to safety. As to why they won't up the limit, well to quote Douglas Adams they're probably just "a bunch of mindless jerks who'll be the first against the wall when the revolution comes."

    Nigel Mansel agrees.
     
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    #334 Minidave, Feb 6, 2014
    I ran a go kart enduro with some friends of mine - we finished third behind two Asian guys who together didn't weigh as much as me! :D

    I thought they were going to raise the limit, actually.
     
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    #335 Steve, Feb 6, 2014
    They did raise the limit but it was because the power train was expected to be heavier. If I remember correctly, the new engines, etc, turned out to be even heavier than predicted, thus making the raised weight limit more difficult to meet than the previous, lower number.
     
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    #336 Steve, Feb 6, 2014
    Oh yay, someone thought of another unintended consequence in need an over-complicated solution.

    I say take the solution Pirelli has been offering for a year or so...

    Formula 1 in push to shake up qualifying for 2014 (autosport.com)
     
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    #337 minimark, Feb 7, 2014
    Good pic of them all....think Sauber may win the looks award!!
     

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    #338 Zapski, Feb 7, 2014
    This is complicated yes, but not race affecting I think. Besides, remember the 80s when they had a qualifying engine, a qualifying gearbox, and a special qualifying only compound for the tyres?
     
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    #339 mrntd, Feb 7, 2014
    ^^^ I agree Sauber wins the beauty contest.

    A number of the teams asked for the weight to be raised some more. But a few (Mercedes & Ferrari) with out issues said no. It did go up 1 more kg because the tires weigh more this year.
     
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    #340 Angib, Feb 7, 2014
    Hey remember right up until a few year sago when the Moto GP bikes had qualifying tyres - they left black lines on the whole circuit, except for the bits where that wheel wasn't on the ground......
     
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    #341 Minidave, Feb 7, 2014
    I know they have a minimum weight, do they also have a maximum?

    So these guys are saying that if their driver is too heavy, it costs them lap time, so they need a lighter driver?

    Danica, do you hear this? :D
     
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    #342 Steve, Feb 7, 2014
    I'll reserve personal judgment on the F1 beauty pageant until I get to see more of the Lotus. What can I say? I like quirky and haven't seen enough of that one to decide whether I think it's as ugly as the rest. Truth be told, though, if it goes fast I'll change my tune about even the Caterham's looks. Looks don't win races, fast trumps pretty and I like it when form follows effective function. :yesnod:

    This is what happens when they aren't racing. All we have to chat about is how they look. And when the season starts and we're ready to move on and more interested in how they run we'll get to hear it all rehashed by the commentarians who I'm sure are currently bursting at the seams for air time to voice their 'clever' opinions. :D
     
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    #343 Minidave, Feb 7, 2014
    Clarkson already has! :D
     
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    #344 Steve, Feb 7, 2014
    I think they should have put the money for this video into the car.....

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXATzDBDjgo]Back To School - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #345 Dave.0, Feb 7, 2014
    ^^^^^ :lol::lol::lol:
     
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    #346 Minidave, Feb 7, 2014
    I have no idea WHAT that was about......:confused:
     
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    #351 Angib, Feb 10, 2014
    From the look of his position on the car, I have to suspect that is exactly what he was trying to do.....
     
  19. ScottinBend

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    #352 ScottinBend, Feb 10, 2014
    He's actually sitting on the wing.

    I am more concerned about where his feet are.......hot exhaust and tennis shoes.
     
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    #357 ScottinBend, Feb 12, 2014

    You should look up how the cameras were mounted on the cars for the movie Grand Prix..........WOW!
     
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