F1 - 2012

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  1. Steve

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    LOTS of rain at Silverstone so far.

    British GP public car park pass holders told to stay away on Saturday (AutoSport.com)
     
  2. Nathan

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    Ya know...you'd think those Brits might be used to a bit of rain.
     
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    Yup. :wink:

    But here's the problem, unpaved parking areas.

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    Defender 90's for all!

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    The parking problem won't improve today, rain is currently playing havoc with qualifying. Red flag half way through Q2!
     
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    Weather forecast for the race tomorrow: high of 67 deg, 70% chance of rain...
     
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    Quali was fun to watch. Hope the race day is just as exciting.
     
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    So McLaren's doing this now....

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nid50raY4Ik]Lewis Hamilton Jenson Button Mclaren cartoon Tooned Ep1 - YouTube[/ame]

    :D
     
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    Now that was a fun race to watch.......again.
     
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    That's news to me. Here's a better version of the same video.....FWIW...

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld8-VW-0D2M]McLaren Animation (Tooned) - Episode 01 (Wheel Nuts ) - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    I enjoyed this race. Seems we may finally be settling in though. Too bad for Big Mac.
     
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    I don't think so. The results seem to be very track oriented. Adrian Newey was interviewed and he said they are still not comfortable with their car. I think the track is going to be a bigger factor in the results this year.
     
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    I agree, but I wouldn't be surprised if things start to settle down with just a few or even only a couple of teams pulling clear of the others before long. Most of the big team principals have been quoted saying they're in a bigger development war this year than they've seen for quite a few years. They also say it's a "different kind of development war" (whatever that means) but development wars usually lead to dominance -- sooner or later -- by those with the biggest budget(s) as they outspend those who can't afford to improve at the same rate.

    One result of this so far has been Ferrari already improving from having a very mid-pack car early in the season to being one of the leading teams now. Unlike previous years of Ferrari big budget spending, this time it's actually improved the racing...so far.

    I'll be happier if the racing stays relatively unpredictable. We'll see, so far so good. :Thumbsup:
     
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    I think the improvements to the Ferrari are as much of a surprise to other teams as it's poor performance was at the beginning of the year - especially Massa's - his turnaround the last couple of races is phenominal!

    This season is still way to early to call, and I think that's a good thing, when you think about how far ahead Vettel was at this point last year.

    I still think Lotus will win at least one race this year, and I wouldn't be surprised if Sauber and Force India did too.
     
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    Webber eliminated speculation about his seat next year by re-signing with Red Bull, but Massa's future with Ferrari is still not entirely certain. Did silly season start when I had my back turned?

    Ferrari in no rush to decide Felipe Massa's future as Mark Webber rules himself out (AutoSport.com)
     
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    I think one of us posted a video like this before. F1 driver with a helmet cam mounted over one of his eyes so you can see exactly what he sees. Well, sort of, it can't mimic his eye movements, just the movement of his head, but you do get a realistic on-board, driver's eye view. This one is Spa and in the wet...with only one eye because the camera blocks the other! :eek6:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBbPGQ3Bpug]HD SPA | First Time Ever Eye-Level Camera Formula 1 - Lucas di Grassi | Real Driver Point Of View - YouTube[/ame]
     
  17. Nathan

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    Stickers on the tires sure didn't last long.
     
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    Dealing with that ratio of power-to-weight, in the wet, is certainly man's work.

    But, myself, I would have dipped the headlights to avoid that annoying blue high beam warning light. I'm sure that's what'll be it was for.......:rolleyes5:
     
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    Very cool video, thanks for sharing!!!:Thumbsup:
     
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    Bid to turn Olympic Stadium into Formula 1 venue officially received (AutoSport.com)
     

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