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    #670 Steve, Jun 12, 2015
    See, I think that's the real problem. Even if the running costs would be lower after such a change (debatable, I'm sure), the cost to redesign the suspension, etc, would be significant. As I said, I would think the designers would be happy with the opportunity to work with all the improved dynamics that come with a bit less sidewall.

    I agree with Dave that BIG wheels are not only heavier, a clear point against, more often than not they also look like crap. On the other hand, the profile in that pic isn't extreme at all and, as we know from all the nose discussions, F1 designers don't care much about whether something looks good as long as it makes the car faster.
     
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    #671 Zapski, Jun 12, 2015
    The way I understand the MGUK it shouldn't be an issue. The recharge is in the Brake By Wire system, which somehow harvests the energy through the axel and back into the crankshaft. Yeah, I know, weird.

    I think I may have a video about it somewhere, but it might be a day or so before I can dig it up.
     
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    #672 Nathan, Jun 12, 2015
    The MB video has an animated example.

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1nRA4rlAH0"]Mercedes Hybrid Power Unit PU106A for 2014 F1 season (3D animation) - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #673 Zapski, Jun 12, 2015
    Also this.

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ars458hcETE"]Robocop - Yamaha Heart Advert Commercial - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #674 Zapski, Jun 12, 2015
    Oh wait darn it. That was not what I meant to post.
     
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    #679 Steve, Jun 16, 2015
    Michelin tendered their official interest in becoming the (or a?) F1 tire supplier.

    Do you suppose these are the corporate level version of fighting words?
     
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    #680 Zapski, Jun 17, 2015
    Well, they've said loudly and often that they won't make tires "designed to degrade" so yes. Them's fightin' words.
     
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    #682 Steve, Jun 17, 2015
    Yup, and that's why Bernie already said he doesn't want Michelin back. They made their intent known weeks (months?) ago so he knew their perspective before he came out against them. He doesn't have a problem with Michelin in general, the problem is they want to supply good tires and he's sure that's a bad thing. Also, if he has his way there definitely won't be more than one tire manufacturer because they'd compete to make the most competitive tires. My guess is he'll require the ONE manufacturer who wins out to agree to do the same sort of things Pirelli has been doing. That is, if it's entirely up to him...I have no idea who's in charge of this decision.
     
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    #684 Angib, Jun 17, 2015
    Yeah, and mechanics who hand the driver the cigarette hanging from their lips for him to have a draw on while he is stationary in the pits.

    You can tell they didn't do refuelling in them days....
     
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    #686 Steve, Jun 18, 2015
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    Both Red Bulls will take a new engine this weekend. This means both drivers start with grid penalties at the team's home race.

    In the background, Mateschitz (Red Bull owner) is griping that Renault have taken the fun out of F1 for them. When you're on only your second year after winning both the driver and constructor championships 4 years running, starts to sound a little like the kid who will only play if he gets to win. But I get it, I'd be disappointed too if I'd been so successful and then, through little fault of my own, I was suddenly relegated to also-ran status.
     
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    #687 Nathan, Jun 18, 2015
    Click bait or ...

    Full Article - Red Bull to switch to Ferrari?
     
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    #688 minimark, Jun 19, 2015
    That would not be good for Haas one would think... Most likely bait, but still just the public discussion cannot sit well in the halls of Renault....... Then maybe that is exactly what RB wants, Renault to break the contract first..
     
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    #690 minirab, Jun 20, 2015
    The Hulk might go to sports cars next year if he doesn't get the ride he

    wants. Good for him if he does.
     
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    #692 Minidave, Jun 20, 2015
    While I agree with you that the penalties and rules this season seem to be anti-competition, bitching about it here or on any other forum is a waste of time - and gazillions of bytes have already been slaughtered over these very points - no one in the F1 management group is listening or going to change a thing.

    The only thing you can do that will make a difference is to vote with your wallet - stop watching them on TV, stop buying the premium packages so you get the broadcasts, stop buying F1 merchandise, stop writing about them on forums and stop going to the races.

    It will take a while, but they will get that message - it's the only one they pay any attention to these days - money.

    When the income dries up enough things will change, but I question if they'll change for the better - even then.
     
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    #693 Crashton, Jun 20, 2015
    I'm going to keep watching. Sorry I wasted some bytes Dave. :wink:
     
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    #695 Angib, Jun 21, 2015
    Speaking to Ricciardo, a BBC interviewer said that, while he would get a 10-place grid drop, Jenson Button would be behind him as he would actually be starting in the 42nd grid spot. Sharp as a pin, Ricciardo asked if there were mythical cars racing in the intervening grid positions.
     
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    #696 minimark, Jun 21, 2015
    Race on live now!!!
     
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    #697 minimark, Jun 21, 2015
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    #699 Steve, Jun 21, 2015
    Spoiler alert
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    It may not have looked the same but to me Kimi's moment makes me think of his spin last race in Canada. Seems like Ferrari may have something odd to hunt down.

    Don't think I actually spoiled anything there...
     
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    #705 MoBoost, Jun 22, 2015
    Great videos! Brings back some old memories!
     
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