F1 F1 - 2013

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  1. Angib

    Angib New Member

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    It seems to me they haven't understood the problem - it's not cars in the pit lane that cause the problem, but loose wheels. If they just banned wheel changing during pitstops, they wouldn't have a problem.

    Sheesh, even my granny could have worked that one out....:mad2:
     
  2. mrntd

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    They all ready tried that . Made for a boring race.
     
  3. Alan

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    I agree this is an awesome idea given that the series has a "spec tire". Just make sure the tire compounds offered afford NO advantage by managing tire wear.

    This is the exact opposite of what they are doing today - give the teams tires that last only a small portion of the race to force pit stops. How bout going back to the '60s compounds/construction - give the teams tires they can run the whole weekend on FlatOut!
     
  4. Steve

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    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO42fqXh6oA]Grand Prix Insights - Seat Fit - YouTube[/ame]
     
  5. mrntd

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    Many years ago there was a thought to have a tire that would change as it wore and heat cycled. I remember it being tested by the manufacturer but I can't remember who it was.
     
  6. minimark

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    Always thought that having three different compounds of tires for every race is a bit ridiculous. Have one tire compound and let the best teams and drivers that adapt to them win, be it 1-2 or 3 sets a race!!!:cool:
     
  7. Steve

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    Desperate times often lead to desperate measures.

    Sauber were reportedly without the funds to finish the 2013 season and have been searching for money.

    Here's a snip from Autoweek, click the link to read the full article.

    Russian financier thinks teen son is ready to drive in Formula One for Sauber (autoweek.com)
    Read more: Russian financier thinks teen son is ready to drive in Formula One for Sauber - Autoweek
     
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    They use to have one but after the tire war was over they went to the multiple compounds like Indy cars. I think their goal was not to have another overly dominant team like Ferrari. Well that didn't work.
     
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    A little extra info on the new engine rules.

    They are changing the batteries every race now. So this will make it interesting.
     
  10. Steve

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    I see Ricciardo will be driving for RB at the Silverstone test. Looks like he's moved into second spot for Webber's seat.
     
  11. minimark

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    Hope this means Kimi will be staying at Lotus...can't help but pull for the little company that could......;)
     
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    Ecclestone indicted in bribery case (Racer.com)
     
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    We can only hope.
     
  14. Steve

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    Seen at Silverstone test: :eek6:

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  15. Minidave

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    I had to look up "Japan Rags"......as expected it's a clothing manufacturer.

    They make those ridiculous jeans with the fake "worn areas" on the fronts of the legs.

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    Anyone know what #where'sroscoe refers to?
     
  16. Nathan

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    Kinda hard to clip those apexs.
     
  17. Crashton

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    Must be the new FIA mandated guards to keep tire carcasses from clobbering the driver's.
     
  18. Steve

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    Interesting that he went slower in the RB but I assume it has to do with what was being tested and when.

    Silverstone day two - Ricciardo finishes first and third (formula1.com)
     
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    Horner says they're no longer considering Vergne, it's down to Raikkonen and Ricciardo (if there are others, he's not talking about it).
    Here's my question. If RB end up with Vettel and Raikkonen next year, who do you think will win more races?
     
  20. travellering

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    So, is that a metric f-ton of temp sensors for feedback on the tyre temps, or what else are they measuring? There's a bunch of wires leading to each of the forward facing projections, but they're too small to be infrared cams or something like that.
     

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