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?
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.
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]
I think it was demonstrating that F1 drivers are chosen for their driving abilities, or the sponsorship they bring, and not for their acting abilities.... But then you guys don't have to suffer Jenson Button 'acting' in a sponsor's financial TV advertisements.
Here are a couple post-race taxi pics I don't think I've seen here yet. Jean Alesi getting a lift from Michael Schumacher, Canada, 1995. I think this is Jackie Stewart getting a lift from Derek Bell, Spa, 1970.
From the look of his position on the car, I have to suspect that is exactly what he was trying to do.....
He's actually sitting on the wing. I am more concerned about where his feet are.......hot exhaust and tennis shoes.
They only get it if they put a little blue diamond button on the steering wheel. (h/t to Richard Hammond for the gag)
This is how they got onboard footage in 1978. "Patrick Depailler in his camera-equipped Tyrell 008 during practice, 1978 Monaco GP. He went on to win, his first." (@classicracepics)
"Legendary F1 engineer Enrique Scalabroni explains the McLaren MP4-29's suspension 'mushrooms'." [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flZr4fxPyPk]F1 McLaren MP4-29 rear suspension "bells" detailed by Enrique Scalabroni - part 1 - YouTube[/ame]
The description is BS - that was just a device that was put there to stop Jackie Stewart from trying to jump on and 'fertilise' the air intake....
Great explanation. Thanks Steve. I love the tech stuff. So the FIA in it's infinite wisdom reduces the down force on the rear of the car just at the time when they need it more because of the extra torque.:mad2:
Looks like Williams may have attracted Martini back to F1 as a sponsor. It's apparently not yet certain or confirmed but imagine if they bring back one of the old Martini livery schemes.