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NA V8s for the win!

So many reasons but I like the reliability of the V8, and if F1 were to drop the amount of fuel a little, that could lead to advancements in fuel economy much more that going with smaller motors and slapping turbos on them...

Sticking with one motor package over the long run, reduces cost for all teams but really helps smaller up and comers.

And I totally agree with Ferrari, a four cylinder or even a six cylinder motor does not relate to their product line period. As a company, that would make the reasons to race in F1 even smaller, leaving them to look elsewhere to invest their efforts.

The formula now, through intelligent design or dumb luck, has produced one of, if not the most competitive F1 season in years. Let it stand.

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True Steve and no doubt that six and four cylinders are great engines too, that said, notice that as of yet at least, Ferrari has not announced a Ferrari offering with the above mentioned six.

Masserati and Alfa while cool cars, are not Ferraris.

 

....as to true Ferrari-ist, a Dino is not.

Even though I love the Dino!!

 

Ferrari has built 4 cyl engines, and did put them in their cars back in the early 50's, so that's not exactly a genuine excuse. As to the future, I would not be a bit surprised to see twin turbo 4 cyls in Ferraris - BMW and MBZ already run them, even in some of their bigger chassis. If fuel keeps getting more and more dear, it may be the only way that makes sense.

I was all for the 4 cyl turbo F1 car - after all, BMW made 1100 hp with theirs!
I could then see more of a case for other engine makers to join the fray - Hyundai, Toyota, lots of mfr's make 4's and the trickle down effect could be direct - as long as they didn't allow pneumatic valve actuation. I don't see 20K RPM engines ever making it to street cars.

 

Yea I know they did way back then but Enzo always had a boner for the 12s and 8s, and in a Ferrari I agree.

...also prefer a V8 or 12 in F1, it is supposed to be the zenith of motor racing.

 

Twas a bit sad to watch Micheal in the press announcement....still a legendary career, wish his return had gone better but he can still hold his head high..!

 

Missed it and didn't set the record so any comments would just be from what I have read....

 

Missed it so any comments would be just from what I have read....

 

Just another Red Bull drive-away..........

Besides the first turn shamozzle it was a pretty boring race.

 

I watched it but as you say, I didn't want to spoil it for those who hadn't, so.....

I think this race had major implications for this year's championship, and that Red Bull have finally tipped their hand. Vettel's car was absolutely perfectly set up for this track, he had his usual .5 sec over the rest of the field, and as long as he made it thru the first lap he was pretty much set for a 2011- esque race - which is exactly what happened.

Alonso, OTOH, was struggling mightily all weekend long with the Ferrari's handling and unless they come up with some pretty impressive mods in the coming weeks, I think this year's championship race is over.

Truthfully, at this point the only way third place Kimi has a shot is if Alonso and Vettel take each other out and he wins a few, and I don't see that happening.

So it's a two horse race from here on, and my money's on Vettel to three-peat. I'm not suggesting Alonso's giving up, but that Red Bull have hit their stride and Ferrari peaked a few races ago.

So what of the Hamster and Mercedes? I'm beginning to think that Ross is pulling another "Braun" - that he's stopped developement work on the current car long ago in favor of next year's ride and this season is nothing but a giant test; and next year's car will be head and shoulder's above everyone else's and run away the first half of the season. I think Hammy's in on the secret and that's why he jumped from Big Mac to what everyone thinks is not a winning team.

Pez showed why he was not on Ferrari's short list of drivers for this season, he's just not "seasoned" enough yet and still makes dumb mistakes, but the raw talent is there and I think Big Mac could be a good disciplinarian and teach him how to win as well as just finish.

And what of RoGro? Many driver's think he should sit out a few more races now, as he clearly has not learned his lesson.

The silly season is about to go into full swing, and there will be a lot of drivers looking for seats in the next few weeks, it will be interesting to see who lands where, but one driver I think may have rescued his drive is Massa. After a terrible start to the year, he's showing good form and earning points for the team, he's also a dedicated #2 and won't be a threat to Alonso's status in the team, so I think Ferrari may do what was almost unthinkable 2 months ago and keep him for 2013.