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  1. Crashton

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    #749 Crashton, Jul 2, 2013
    I spit coffee all over my keyboard. :lol: Man that is wonderful!!! :biggrin5:

    Imagine the smile Webber had. :yesnod:
     
  2. Steve

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    #750 Steve, Jul 2, 2013
    Here's one reason to do something about the tires ASAP.

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    Amazing reaction by Alonso at 288km/hr.
     
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    #751 Zapski, Jul 2, 2013
    So.... just to stir the pot a little (in a good natured way)... do we now think that Pirelli was justified in running those tests with Mercedes?

    :popcorn:
     
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    #752 minimark, Jul 2, 2013
    NO, not as a special test for MB.
     
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    #753 Steve, Jul 2, 2013
    FIA to send inspectors to Silverstone test (GPUpdate.com)
     
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    #754 Zapski, Jul 2, 2013
    More on the new round of tests and tires here

    Kevlar belt tyres for Germany, new tyres for Hungary - F1 Fanatic

    It seems my suspicion of the handedness of the tires being a contributing factor is shared by Pirelli. :)

     
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    #755 goaljnky, Jul 2, 2013
    So hypothetically speaking. Say we go to Germany and say we get to race day and say another tire explodes. Will Chuckles red flag the race at that point?
     
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    #757 Steve, Jul 2, 2013
    The full statement from Pirelli on tires is avail here (Formula1.com).
     
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    #758 Steve, Jul 2, 2013
    In addition to all new engines next year, the engine use formula changes significantly as well. I knew they were changing the numbers to force greater reliability, didn't know anything about the separate modules thing.

    Ferrari says maximising engine life key to success in 2014 (autosport.com)
     
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    #759 ScottinBend, Jul 2, 2013
    Grabbed this from another site........:D

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  11. Jason Montague

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    #760 Jason Montague, Jul 2, 2013
    :cornut: For anyone interested, that was a 1903 Springfield Rifle. Probably not the first choice of a modern day sniper but then Movie technical people rarely 'get it right' using what's available in the property room..:Thumbsup:

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    #762 Jason Montague, Jul 2, 2013
    :cornut: Thanks ScottinBend, they did get it right as the 1903 Springfield was the most popular American WWII Military sniper rifle. There were others.:Thumbsup:

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    #764 minimark, Jul 3, 2013
    That whole thing was a farce, was not a tire test, if it had been the tires would be better, we certainly know MB's fortunes have been better since the...."tire test" though....:rolleyes:
     
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    #765 Zapski, Jul 3, 2013
    Here's a good rundown on the situation

    BBC Sport - Formula 1: Tyre problem has existed all year - Gary Anderson

    Now, following this is an article that was published BEFORE the tests, and after Spain. I'm quoting only parts of it. I find it interesting for context.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/08/sports/autoracing/pirelli-tires-wear-quickly-sparking-f1-controversy.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

     
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    #766 Steve, Jul 3, 2013
    Here's a interesting pic (from auto-motor-und-sport.de) that supposedly shows Red Bull were swapping their front tires side to side. I assume the R on the bar code label is the Pirelli designation indicating it's a right side tire and the white L and arrow were put on by RB.

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    #768 Steve, Jul 4, 2013
    For those who missed it, in Montreal Kimi Raikkonen passed Schumacher's record for consecutive points finishes. He may not have scored many points in the last few races but did score points. He's up to 25 consecutive.
     
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    #769 Minidave, Jul 4, 2013
    He's nothing if not reliable and consistent.

    I'll bet he'd like to be in a Red Bull next year.....
     
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    #771 Steve, Jul 4, 2013
    Button questions value of allowing race drivers in Silverstone test (autosport.com)
     
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    #774 Jason Montague, Jul 5, 2013
    :cornut: Hurray for the Drivers!:Thumbsup:

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    #775 mrntd, Jul 5, 2013
    Really? The FIA bad swapping sides for the tires, issue a minimum pressure, and camber angle. If Pirelli had put out a decent tire to start with the teams would have to play games with them.

    It will make for a real mix up at the race.
     
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