Official 2010 Formula 1 Season Discussion
01-07-2010 | 05:49 AM
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^^I'm sure it will be. BUT, looking at it from another perspective, this is the best opportunity for old Nico to show the world what he's got. Really, if he can take the fight to Mike and straight up beat him from time to time, it's going to really increase is worth in the F1 paddock. On the other hand, if Nico gets his *** handed to him on a "silver" (sorry, couldn't resist the pun) platter, then hey...what did we expect, I can think of a whole lot worse people to get an *** kicking from. Better Nico get beat by MS than somebody like....uhhhh, I dunno... Alex Yoong for example.
01-08-2010 | 01:59 PM
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USF1 car to make test debut on American soil
The first USF1 car will make its debut on an American circuit, it was announced on Friday.
The Charlotte based team's sporting director Peter Windsor told the official F1 website that the FIA has granted special dispensation to allow winter testing for USF1 away from the normal European group sessions.
"Because we are a new team and start everything from zero the first time we will run the car will be in the United States at the Barber Motorsport Park in Alabama, the circuit that was nominated by the FIA for us," he said.
Windsor added that the maiden test will take place "at the beginning of February", but was not more specific.
He said the FIA dispensation allows for three tests in the US, before the car is shipped to Spain "to do some testing there before we fly out to Bahrain".
It has been reported in recent days that Argentine driver Jose Maria Lopez is close to finalising his sponsorship package for one USF1 race seat, while the Briton James Rossiter is rumoured to be in contention for the other.
Said Windsor: "We are very close to announcing our drivers. We've been talking to some great racing drivers over the last couple of months -- and it is very difficult choosing from the good drivers that are around.
"I think there are still a lot and the difficult thing is to choose only two out of ten that are available. It's a difficult job and I hate having to do that. We have not signed our forward deals yet in terms of the contracts, but we are pretty near to announcing," he added.
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354581:F1
USF1 admits rookie driver lineup likely
Peter Windsor has all but confirmed speculation the new American team USF1 will field two rookies for its Grand Prix debut in March.
Amid constant rumours that the Charlotte based outfit will not make it to Bahrain at all, it has been reported that experienced drivers earlier linked to USF1 - including Pedro de la Rosa, Jacques Villeneuve and Alex Wurz - are no longer in the running.
Instead, the team is expected to sign a deal with the Argentine touring car driver Jose Maria Lopez, who apparently has $8m of sponsorship in tow, while Britain's James Rossiter has also been speculatively mentioned.
Both have F1 experience limited only to some testing, and commercial backing.
Asked by F1's official website about USF1's approach to drivers, sporting director Windsor answered: "You could say it's an opportunity to give two young guys with a lot of talent a chance to come on board with fresh, clean minds, grow with the team and operate within the system the team is going to work within."
He also refused to rule out using what is traditionally known in F1 as "pay drivers".
"All we can do is look at what is available.
"We are a start-up team so we have to look at every opportunity," said Windsor. "If there are companies out there that have associations with a driver because they have been supporting him for quite a while, or representing a country, or whatever, obviously we have to look at that.
"Providing the driver can do the job as well," he added.
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354583:F1
I wonder if the testing at Barber will be open to fans?
Also: Teams steering to double diffuser ban for 2011
Formula One teams have recently agreed on banning the double deck diffusers as of 2011. While it is now too late to make the change for 2010, it is believed that this is the best way to implement a further decrease on the downforce levels of current F1 cars.
Double diffusers have only been used this year after BrawnGP, Williams and Toyota debuted the devices during winter testing. Despite other teams deeming it illegal, the FIA found the exploit of the regulation loophole valid, forcing the remaining 8 teams to urgently develop a similar device themselves.
The DDD design benefits from feeder holes in the car's floor to generate more downforce. More air is pulled inwards onto the diffuser and hence the car is sucked harder to the floor. A ban of the device is expected to reduce laptimes by approximately 1 second.
Autosport have also learned that there is now an attempt ongoing to formulate the regulation change so that no team will be able to exploit a loophole in this area. When an agreement is reached, the regulation will be sent to the technical regulations working group (TRWG) to evaluate and forward to the FIA for approval.
Talking to the autosport magazine, Lotus' technical chief Mike Gascoyne confirmed the move but claimed that it was unlikely to improve overtaking on its own.
http://www.f1technical.net/news/1396...le+Feedfetcher
The first USF1 car will make its debut on an American circuit, it was announced on Friday.
The Charlotte based team's sporting director Peter Windsor told the official F1 website that the FIA has granted special dispensation to allow winter testing for USF1 away from the normal European group sessions.
"Because we are a new team and start everything from zero the first time we will run the car will be in the United States at the Barber Motorsport Park in Alabama, the circuit that was nominated by the FIA for us," he said.
Windsor added that the maiden test will take place "at the beginning of February", but was not more specific.
He said the FIA dispensation allows for three tests in the US, before the car is shipped to Spain "to do some testing there before we fly out to Bahrain".
It has been reported in recent days that Argentine driver Jose Maria Lopez is close to finalising his sponsorship package for one USF1 race seat, while the Briton James Rossiter is rumoured to be in contention for the other.
Said Windsor: "We are very close to announcing our drivers. We've been talking to some great racing drivers over the last couple of months -- and it is very difficult choosing from the good drivers that are around.
"I think there are still a lot and the difficult thing is to choose only two out of ten that are available. It's a difficult job and I hate having to do that. We have not signed our forward deals yet in terms of the contracts, but we are pretty near to announcing," he added.
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354581:F1
USF1 admits rookie driver lineup likely
Peter Windsor has all but confirmed speculation the new American team USF1 will field two rookies for its Grand Prix debut in March.
Amid constant rumours that the Charlotte based outfit will not make it to Bahrain at all, it has been reported that experienced drivers earlier linked to USF1 - including Pedro de la Rosa, Jacques Villeneuve and Alex Wurz - are no longer in the running.
Instead, the team is expected to sign a deal with the Argentine touring car driver Jose Maria Lopez, who apparently has $8m of sponsorship in tow, while Britain's James Rossiter has also been speculatively mentioned.
Both have F1 experience limited only to some testing, and commercial backing.
Asked by F1's official website about USF1's approach to drivers, sporting director Windsor answered: "You could say it's an opportunity to give two young guys with a lot of talent a chance to come on board with fresh, clean minds, grow with the team and operate within the system the team is going to work within."
He also refused to rule out using what is traditionally known in F1 as "pay drivers".
"All we can do is look at what is available.
"We are a start-up team so we have to look at every opportunity," said Windsor. "If there are companies out there that have associations with a driver because they have been supporting him for quite a while, or representing a country, or whatever, obviously we have to look at that.
"Providing the driver can do the job as well," he added.
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354583:F1
I wonder if the testing at Barber will be open to fans?
Also: Teams steering to double diffuser ban for 2011
Formula One teams have recently agreed on banning the double deck diffusers as of 2011. While it is now too late to make the change for 2010, it is believed that this is the best way to implement a further decrease on the downforce levels of current F1 cars.
Double diffusers have only been used this year after BrawnGP, Williams and Toyota debuted the devices during winter testing. Despite other teams deeming it illegal, the FIA found the exploit of the regulation loophole valid, forcing the remaining 8 teams to urgently develop a similar device themselves.
The DDD design benefits from feeder holes in the car's floor to generate more downforce. More air is pulled inwards onto the diffuser and hence the car is sucked harder to the floor. A ban of the device is expected to reduce laptimes by approximately 1 second.
Autosport have also learned that there is now an attempt ongoing to formulate the regulation change so that no team will be able to exploit a loophole in this area. When an agreement is reached, the regulation will be sent to the technical regulations working group (TRWG) to evaluate and forward to the FIA for approval.
Talking to the autosport magazine, Lotus' technical chief Mike Gascoyne confirmed the move but claimed that it was unlikely to improve overtaking on its own.
http://www.f1technical.net/news/1396...le+Feedfetcher
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01-08-2010 | 02:58 PM
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01-10-2010 | 10:48 AM
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Campos Meta on the brink
Campos Meta's entry in the 2010 Formula One World Championship has been put further in doubt with the news that Tony Teixeira has entered the frame to take over the Spanish outfit.
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns22023.html
Lewis: I blew Alonso away in my rookie year
Lewis Hamilton has upped the ante ahead of the 2010 Formula One season by claiming he "blew" Fernando Alonso away during his debut season in 2007.
http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,189...850810,00.html
Campos Meta's entry in the 2010 Formula One World Championship has been put further in doubt with the news that Tony Teixeira has entered the frame to take over the Spanish outfit.
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns22023.html
Lewis: I blew Alonso away in my rookie year
Lewis Hamilton has upped the ante ahead of the 2010 Formula One season by claiming he "blew" Fernando Alonso away during his debut season in 2007.
http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,189...850810,00.html
01-11-2010 | 01:34 AM
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Lewis: I blew Alonso away in my rookie year
Lewis Hamilton has upped the ante ahead of the 2010 Formula One season by claiming he "blew" Fernando Alonso away during his debut season in 2007.
http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,189...850810,00.html
Lewis Hamilton has upped the ante ahead of the 2010 Formula One season by claiming he "blew" Fernando Alonso away during his debut season in 2007.
http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,189...850810,00.html
01-11-2010 | 04:30 AM
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01-11-2010 | 11:17 AM
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also like to add, ferrari had a really good car, when hamilton was a rookie. so to me, its really up to the drivers.
01-12-2010 | 01:39 AM
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01-12-2010 | 03:12 AM
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I predict that the development of the Ferrari will be the best since 2006 since Alonso is a great car developer. The Mclaren and Ferrari will be good again. I dont know how Mercedes will keep up with the development of the big dogs but hopefully they can provide Michael with a good car all season. Im sure Michael will be given number 1 status while rosberg flounders in the midpack like always. Ill bet hamilton crushes Button a la Alonso/Piquet last 2 years. Most interesting of all will be how Alonso handles Massa as a teammate.
01-12-2010 | 07:39 PM
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Its going to be really weird to see no pits.
I predict that the development of the Ferrari will be the best since 2006 since Alonso is a great car developer. The Mclaren and Ferrari will be good again. I dont know how Mercedes will keep up with the development of the big dogs but hopefully they can provide Michael with a good car all season. Im sure Michael will be given number 1 status while rosberg flounders in the midpack like always. Ill bet hamilton crushes Button a la Alonso/Piquet last 2 years. Most interesting of all will be how Alonso handles Massa as a teammate.
. man i cant wait to see Hamilton fly by these wannabe's (MS)
01-13-2010 | 02:25 AM
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With such a heavy car the tire use will be increased. Of course we don't know what Bridgestone intend to do with the 2010 tires for durability though. But I predict at least 2 stops / race to have fresh tires.
01-13-2010 | 08:32 AM
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Yeah, I think the tire wear is going to be pretty significant, especially with the fronts being narrower. One thing though, without the refueling...the pit stops are going to be CRAZY FAST....I bet they'll be in the 4 sec range or so. That's going to be awesome!!! **** man...is it March yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
01-13-2010 | 02:05 PM
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Here is a introduction of the new teams by Motorsports.com
USF1: http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354764
Lotus F1: http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354653
Virgin Racing: http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354715
Campos Meta: http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...D=354837&FS=F1
USF1: http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354764
Lotus F1: http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354653
Virgin Racing: http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=354715
Campos Meta: http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...D=354837&FS=F1
01-13-2010 | 02:46 PM
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i wonder how hard ppl are going to push. i know they are putting in bigger tanks, but i thought e-stone was trying to make the sport more exciting. not sure how adding more weight, and drivers conserve fuel is helping his cause.
01-18-2010 | 11:44 AM
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Schumacher will be champion - Brawn
Ross Brawn has tipped Michael Schumacher to become this year's world champion on his return to Formula 1 action.
more @ http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80955
Is there any doubt who the #1 Driver will be on that team?
F1 rival Lewis Hamilton 'won't blow away Jenson Button'
Jenson Button will not be crushed by his McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton, according to the 2009 world champion's former Renault team-mate Jarno Trulli.
more @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/8462244.stm
I know who we will hear from about this.
Ross Brawn has tipped Michael Schumacher to become this year's world champion on his return to Formula 1 action.
more @ http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80955
Is there any doubt who the #1 Driver will be on that team?
F1 rival Lewis Hamilton 'won't blow away Jenson Button'
Jenson Button will not be crushed by his McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton, according to the 2009 world champion's former Renault team-mate Jarno Trulli.
more @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/8462244.stm
I know who we will hear from about this.
01-18-2010 | 12:00 PM
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Expect Hamilton to do a bunch of whining again this year. Now that he has a actual team-mate, he won't have the free ride that he had this year with Heikki.
Also, too bad for Nico. He would have been better off staying with Williams, or going somewhere else where he would have at least had a shot at winning races.
Also, too bad for Nico. He would have been better off staying with Williams, or going somewhere else where he would have at least had a shot at winning races.
01-18-2010 | 12:10 PM
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Expect Hamilton to do a bunch of whining again this year. Now that he has a actual team-mate, he won't have the free ride that he had this year with Heikki.
Also, too bad for Nico. He would have been better off staying with Williams, or going somewhere else where he would have at least had a shot at winning races.
Also, too bad for Nico. He would have been better off staying with Williams, or going somewhere else where he would have at least had a shot at winning races.
I know i am hamiltons Number fan in the world, but even ill admit when hamilton is whining. and i cant say that i have ever seen him whine.
01-18-2010 | 01:01 PM
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Expect Hamilton to do a bunch of whining again this year. Now that he has a actual team-mate, he won't have the free ride that he had this year with Heikki.
Also, too bad for Nico. He would have been better off staying with Williams, or going somewhere else where he would have at least had a shot at winning races.
Also, too bad for Nico. He would have been better off staying with Williams, or going somewhere else where he would have at least had a shot at winning races.
If a driver (Hamilton) points out the car is not fast enough to win with it is not whining.
Nico is in a very good position. He has the chance to learn from a master and will come out of this a much better driver, if he takes the chance that is.
01-18-2010 | 01:11 PM
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Ah the usual rubbish, eh? The only thing that actually was true in what you posted is the fact that Jenson probably is a better driver than Heikki.
If a driver (Hamilton) points out the car is not fast enough to win with it is not whining.
Nico is in a very good position. He has the chance to learn from a master and will come out of this a much better driver, if he takes the chance that is.
If a driver (Hamilton) points out the car is not fast enough to win with it is not whining.
Nico is in a very good position. He has the chance to learn from a master and will come out of this a much better driver, if he takes the chance that is.
very true persmitt. and when he does point it out, he doesnt put the blame on his team. he says " me and the team have to work on this car , to make it faster". unlike <cough cough> alonso lol