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  1. Crashton

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    #1318 Crashton, Sep 22, 2014
    Personally I think if someone goes 4 wheels off because of good hard racing great. I like good hard charging racing, not a processional parade. These cars & drivers can pass & that is a good thing in my mind. We are seeing some great racing this year, even though they are racing F1 Prius's.

    Slightly off topic, IndyCar. Remember when Zanardi passed Herta 4 wheels off in the corkscrew to win race on the last lap. Oh boy great stuff, everyone loved it, except Herta. :D
     
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    #1319 mrntd, Sep 23, 2014
    If they don't want cars to all 4 off then stop paving all the run offs. Half a car width then a moat. That would solve the problem.

    Not to mention how cool it would be to watch the cars jump the moat.:cornut:
     
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    #1321 minirab, Sep 23, 2014
    Beavers?
     
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    #1322 Nathan, Sep 23, 2014
    The Caterham Formula One team could be left stranded without tires at the Japanese Grand Prix, according to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.

    The report said a source close to F1's official tire supplier has claimed that Pirelli is warning Caterham it must make a payment ahead of the Suzuka race on Oct. 5.

    Backmarker Caterham almost collapsed midseason following the withdrawal of support of team founder Tony Fernandes, who sold the team to a group of Swiss-based Middle Easterners.

    "I believe our team was not set up to race in Silverstone," one of the new bosses, Manfredi Ravetto, confirmed in Singapore. "This is the truth. Since new ownership came on board, I think we managed not only to race in Silverstone but also to arrive to Singapore. I must say it's not a very easy task.

    "The financial situation is not one of the easiest. We inherited a situation which was more than critical."

    It is rumored the situation was so critical that Christijan Albers, who became Caterham's team boss after the takeover, quit once he realized that debts could not be paid.

    De Telegraaf claims Pirelli is one of the main creditors of ailing Caterham.

    - See more at: Pirelli losing patience with Caterham Formula One team | Autoweek
     
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    #1324 Steve, Sep 23, 2014
    McLaren at a loss over Magnussen heat issue (racer.com)
     
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    #1325 Minidave, Sep 23, 2014
    BIG rumor going around today that Honda has bought out Alonso's contract and he'll be in the Mac next season. Pretty reliable source too......
     
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    #1326 Zapski, Sep 23, 2014
    On Sunday the SKY F1 folk were speculating Alonso at Mac in 2016.
     
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    #1330 mrntd, Sep 24, 2014
    Agreed! I don't think Ferrari is going to set things on fire next year. The new management sounds very corporate and that never seems to work very well in F1. F1 teams seem to need a leader with a strong personality to succeed.
     
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    #1331 Steve, Sep 25, 2014
    David Brabham has been hinting recently about something called Project Brabham. Here it is...

    Brabham team is revived with goal of Formula One return (skysports.com)
    Full article here.
     
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    #1335 Steve, Sep 26, 2014
    Not a new topic but rearing its head again.

    Force India wants third-car compensation (GPUpdate.net)

    McLaren: Third car option too late for 2015 (grandprix247.com)
     
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    #1339 minimark, Oct 1, 2014
    So question is; will both M-B's have a "contaminate" free race in Japan?
     
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    #1343 Minidave, Oct 1, 2014
    Yes - I think Nico has been "punished" enough to satisfy everyone now.....


    :eek:
     
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    #1344 Steve, Oct 2, 2014
    Speaking of Japan, this could provide some entertainment.

    Looming typhoon a threat to Japanese GP (grandprix247.com)
     
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    #1345 Steve, Oct 2, 2014
    Action at Caterham (joesaward.wordpress.com)
     
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    #1346 mrntd, Oct 2, 2014
    Doesn't look good for Caterham. So much for the new "investors".
     
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    #1347 mrntd, Oct 2, 2014
    What does MA think about 3 cars per team. Ignore that it is too short of notice to do or some teams might not have the money for it.

    Is it a good idea? Will it improve the show? Will it help F1?
     
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    #1348 Zapski, Oct 2, 2014
    I'm gonna buy me an F1 car!

    And yes, even a Caterham would be wicked fast. :devil::cool:
     
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    #1349 Zapski, Oct 2, 2014
    For 2016, maybe. Not for 2015. It's not my first choice though.

    I'd rather they go the customer car route temporarily. It could bring in more teams, and allow a future great to get their start, like some other teams I could mention. *coughWILLIAMScough*

    My ideal:

    Customer cars for a few seasons, maybe five tops.

    A less restricted formula that allows engine development throughout with greater aerodynamic freedom

    Maybe get rid of some of the less entertaining tracks by bringing back some of the old classics, or if that's not an option make some changes to the tracks.

    No DRS.

    For England and other countries, put it back on the BBC and other non-pay stations.

    Finally, for American audiences, Indianapolis. We equate Indy with racing, wether we're into motorsports or not. There should be a race there.
     
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    #1350 Crashton, Oct 2, 2014
    More moving chicanes. Yep that's what is needed, F1 jam cars will add to the enjoyment. Maybe Bernice should just the run the GP2 race at the back of the F1 grid. Or better yet put them at the front of the grid. :D
     
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