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    #1277 goaljnky, Oct 13, 2013
    Looked to me like they threw Webber under the same bus that he'll be taking out of town.
     
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    #1281 Crashton, Oct 13, 2013
    Another great quote for a T shirt. :D
     
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    #1289 Angib, Oct 17, 2013
    Seen on a British Mini forum: How much Hamilton respects Vettel.....

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    And for the Kimi fans, a good quote from a Chris Harris article on why Vettel isn't liked:

    Vettel: Tell Me I'm Wrong
     
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    #1315 mrntd, Oct 28, 2013
    I think I figured out Red Bull's /Vettel's secret. It answers the questions of why Webber isn't as fast and why it showed after the tire change.

    As mentioned in an article above the earlier tires didn't grow as the speed increased and the current ones do. This allows a lower front ride height that can compensate for the squash of the down force. The lower front height increases the over all down force that wasn't there with the earlier tires. The Red Bull has always had a lot of rake to the car which can add to the down force as the whole car acts like a diffuser.

    The problem has been pointed out that as the rear is raised the actual diffuser is less effective because of leakage from the side. The way the exhaust is channeled on the Red Bull as well as others can help seal the sides of the diffuser but only while the exhaust is flowing. So not in the turns.

    Here's the tricky part. Minardi said the Seb was on the gas earlier than anyone else so he had to have traction control. But in reality he did get on it earlier to cause the exhaust to flow, sealing the diffuser, and providing more rear down force. In turn allowing him to get on it even more.

    The kicker is that you have to have the kind of fearlessness and trust that comes with youth to get on the gas when everything else says don't do it. Webber is older and just doesn't have that anymore. The car is all legal for hardware and software.

    So fellow F1 tech gurus where is my theory wrong?
     
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    #1320 Nathan, Oct 28, 2013
    No one mentioned Grosjean's day. 17th to a podium finish, not to shabby.
     
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    #1325 minimark, Oct 29, 2013
    Thought it was funny how Kimi pitted right at the end and went out and stole fastest lap!!:p
     
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    #1358 Nathan, Nov 6, 2013
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    #1380 minimark, Nov 14, 2013
    Isn't Hulk just not an option for the last two races of this season?
     
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    #1382 Crashton, Nov 14, 2013
    I believe Ferrari will do what ever it takes, ethical or not.
     
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    #1392 tampadave, Nov 16, 2013
    I'm hoping LOTUS does well in 2014. I'm also hopeful Williams will step up with Felipe Massa on board. We'll see.
     
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    #1432 Steve, Nov 25, 2013
    The little Italian dude is now lodged in my brain as representing all of Pirelli, saying (in that voice):

    "Maybe you driva da car wrong!"

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    #1454 minimark, Nov 29, 2013
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    Whilst the children might not know him from Adam's house cat (not kitty), the parents and most importantly the press sure do, so having a person of Button's stature participate in an event such as this, brings much needed attention to those in need of help...

    Well done Jenson!:cool:
     
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    #11 goaljnky, Nov 26, 2012
    So a little less than four months till Australia? That should give me just enough time to complete the 2012 season on the PS3.
     
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    #24 cooperSml, Dec 6, 2012
    Steve you are now my F1 official ambassador. I was thinking that I knew and I was connected to F1 more than anybody else. But there is one thing I admit I found somebody that is more than me. From now on I don't need to look for F1 stuff I look on Steve's post that is awesome.
     
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    #25 Crashton, Dec 6, 2012
    Steve has been my F1 & WRC go to guy for quite a while. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #43 minimark, Dec 12, 2012
    Still love to see Rubens in Grand Am and the upcoming new series in 2014.... ;):cool:
     
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    #60 Steve, Dec 14, 2012
    Alright, fine, you talked me into it. I'll take the job. When do I start? :biggrin5:
     
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    #99 Steve, Dec 30, 2012
    Kimi Raikkonen's 2012 Formula 1 season in quotes (AutoSport.com)
     
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    #249 Steve, Mar 1, 2013
    The final test days are underway in Barcelona. Teams plan carefully for the progression of their test regime and at this point they figure they should be either catching up with things that didn't go well in previous sessions or on to the business of pushing for ultimate performance. Unfortunately, they're mostly getting a lot of opportunity to test wet weather tires and setups. I suppose there's a silver lining there. By the time they got to a wet race last season they were lamenting the lack of pre-season testing in the wet. Some of them may be still wondering what their cars can do by the time they start practice in Melbourne, but if it rains they'll have no excuses this year.

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    #250 Nathan, Mar 1, 2013
    America will have a regular presence on Formula One weekends this season as Alexander Rossi has been guaranteed some Friday practice-session appearances with Caterham.

    Rossi, who drove in the Friday F1 practice session in Barcelona and Abu Dhabi last year, was confirmed Friday as a reserve driver for the team, alongside Ma Qing Hua.

    The Chinese driver was with HRT in 2012, taking part in four of the Friday sessions, and he will be in action again at his home race in Shanghai. He will also race for the Caterham GP2 team.

    “After many discussions this winter with Caterham F1 Team regarding my 2013 program, today’s announcement brings me even closer to my goal of racing in F1,” Rossi said. “2013 will be my third season with the Caterham family and I’ve built solid relationships within the whole team. My goals from the Friday practice sessions that I will drive this season is to fulfill the team’s run plan for each session, work closely with everyone and learn as much as possible, always being ready for the next opportunity.

    “I will attend all F1 events, allowing me to integrate fully within in the team technically, commercially and from a sporting perspective in F1, best preparing me for the next step.”

    Caterham team principal Cyril Abiteboul said that both Rossi and Hua will be visible throughout the season in the F1 team’s compound.
    “As reserve drivers, both Alexander and Ma will attend every race with us and will be driving in a number of FP1 sessions to continue their development,” Abiteboul said. “One of the main challenges facing young drivers moving up to F1 is the sheer number of people they have to interact with compared to any other level of their motorsport career.

    “They go from a small number in Formula Renault 3.5 to more than 15 in F1, across engineering, performance, reliability, engine, KERS, strategy, communications and marketing. The program we have devised for Alexander and Ma will allow them to immerse themselves completely in the F1 environment throughout 2013, preparing them for the day when they take the next step up to the ultimate level.”

    Meanwhile, Hua added, “I know the fans at home will be really excited to see me race in GP2, and with the F1 work I also have ahead of me, China can be proud that it continues to have a driver involved in motor racing at the very highest level.”


    Source: American Alexander Rossi lands Friday F1 test role with Caterham - Autoweek
     
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