Official 2011 Formula 1 Season Discussion
01-05-2011 | 07:48 AM
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Around 6-8 months, yeah 
Each new car is actually an update of the previous model that complies to the new rules. When marketing is not important and you have just one goal (winning) then everything speeds up! Think about the marketing strategies, consumer levels etc that are involved in a commercial vehicle's production.
A chassis also lasts nothing more than 4 races i guess so durability isn't a huge concern for them and they have no doors or hinges that may squeak :p
Lol, put like this it sounds like the perfect possible car! Can we order one?
Each new car is actually an update of the previous model that complies to the new rules. When marketing is not important and you have just one goal (winning) then everything speeds up! Think about the marketing strategies, consumer levels etc that are involved in a commercial vehicle's production.
A chassis also lasts nothing more than 4 races i guess so durability isn't a huge concern for them and they have no doors or hinges that may squeak :p
Lol, put like this it sounds like the perfect possible car! Can we order one?
01-05-2011 | 08:43 AM
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"Can we order one?" Not a new one, but I've heard of a couple of (4 or 5 year old) used ones that have been sold, by Ferrari, to individuals.
In the early 80's, I was working corners at Road America for a Ferrari Club event. A man brought a Ferrari F1 car and a Ferrari LeMans coupe. He let someone borrow the F1 car for a lap. While pitting, the F1 car was driven into the back of the LeMans coupe. I didn't get to see the extent of the damage.
In the early 80's, I was working corners at Road America for a Ferrari Club event. A man brought a Ferrari F1 car and a Ferrari LeMans coupe. He let someone borrow the F1 car for a lap. While pitting, the F1 car was driven into the back of the LeMans coupe. I didn't get to see the extent of the damage.
01-07-2011 | 08:48 AM
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Peter Windsor’s Pre-season Feelings – Part 1
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/2...elings-part-1/
It's worth while to read.
Races should be held later in the day - Montezemolo
http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsp...ory/37612.html
This would help the N.A. audience.
Peter Windsor, formerly a team head at both Ferrari and Williams, has been involved in motor racing since the late 1970s. In a special two-part pre-season talk, the journalist and broadcaster shares his opinions with GPUpdate.net.
It's worth while to read.
Races should be held later in the day - Montezemolo
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has called for grands prix to take place later in the afternoon in order to attract bigger audiences.......
This would help the N.A. audience.
01-07-2011 | 10:22 AM
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Everybody has opinions. The difference is there are some people that want to hear his.
I didn't post that because of who it came from. I posted it because of the idea.
I didn't post that because of who it came from. I posted it because of the idea.
01-07-2011 | 05:29 PM
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Why drivers should never accept team orders.
I love how it's explicitly called out that Massa never beat Alonso even though he was told by the team to give up the lead.
If you're a driver...Eff team orders...always. It never does you any good.
Massa can’t afford ’10 repeat, says boss
Wednesday, 05 January 2011 17:43
Stefano Domenicali says Felipe Massa is fully aware he must improve his performances this year after his underwhelming 2010 campaign – but has backed the Brazilian to put last season’s difficulties behind him.
Massa was conclusively outperformed by Fernando Alonso in their first season alongside each other at Ferrari, with their contrasting fortunes illustrated no more starkly than when he was forced to cede the lead to his team-mate in the German Grand Prix as the Italian team opted to throw its full weight behind the Spaniard’s title bid.
Massa’s general failure to reproduce the kind of race-winning form that nearly won him the 2008 title also led some pundits to speculate that the serious head injuries he sustained in the following year’s Hungarian Grand Prix had affected his form, although the Brazilian himself stressed it was his struggle to get to grips with the 2010 Bridgestone tyres that was hampering him.
In a wide-ranging pre-season interview with Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Ferrari team boss Domenicali was asked about Massa’s middling 2010 form.
The Italian believes Massa’s on-track difficulties got on top of him mentally as last season progressed but thinks the 29-year-old will be able to overcome those and start afresh this year.
“In part, that’s a characteristic of the area where he comes from. On the other hand, it’s also symptomatic of a bigger problem,” Domenicali said.
“All drivers, in order to race, must believe themselves to be the strongest.
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“And when they don’t succeed in being the strongest, it’s very hard to clear their heads of the kind of excuses that we all take refuge in when things go wrong.
“I think this was the cause of Felipe’s poor season, but he’ll overcome that if he works on it.
“That’s why I’m certain we’ll see a great Massa in 2011. He’s well aware that he can’t afford another season like the last one.”
Domenicali also ruled out the possibility that any lingering after effects of Massa’s 2009 accident had restricted the driver, saying: “We’ve done all the necessary checks: Felipe is absolutely fine [after the accident].”
Despite the Brazilian’s middling 2010 form, Ferrari showed its loyalty to the long-serving driver by handing him a two-year contract extension last June despite strong rumours at the time that he would be replaced for this year.
Nonetheless speculation has continued that Massa faces a make-or-break season in 2011 with Renault ace Robert Kubica, and more recently new world champion Sebastian Vettel, having been linked with future moves to Maranello to partner double champion Alonso.
I love how it's explicitly called out that Massa never beat Alonso even though he was told by the team to give up the lead.
If you're a driver...Eff team orders...always. It never does you any good.
Massa can’t afford ’10 repeat, says boss
Wednesday, 05 January 2011 17:43
Stefano Domenicali says Felipe Massa is fully aware he must improve his performances this year after his underwhelming 2010 campaign – but has backed the Brazilian to put last season’s difficulties behind him.
Massa was conclusively outperformed by Fernando Alonso in their first season alongside each other at Ferrari, with their contrasting fortunes illustrated no more starkly than when he was forced to cede the lead to his team-mate in the German Grand Prix as the Italian team opted to throw its full weight behind the Spaniard’s title bid.
Massa’s general failure to reproduce the kind of race-winning form that nearly won him the 2008 title also led some pundits to speculate that the serious head injuries he sustained in the following year’s Hungarian Grand Prix had affected his form, although the Brazilian himself stressed it was his struggle to get to grips with the 2010 Bridgestone tyres that was hampering him.
In a wide-ranging pre-season interview with Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Ferrari team boss Domenicali was asked about Massa’s middling 2010 form.
The Italian believes Massa’s on-track difficulties got on top of him mentally as last season progressed but thinks the 29-year-old will be able to overcome those and start afresh this year.
“In part, that’s a characteristic of the area where he comes from. On the other hand, it’s also symptomatic of a bigger problem,” Domenicali said.
“All drivers, in order to race, must believe themselves to be the strongest.
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“And when they don’t succeed in being the strongest, it’s very hard to clear their heads of the kind of excuses that we all take refuge in when things go wrong.
“I think this was the cause of Felipe’s poor season, but he’ll overcome that if he works on it.
“That’s why I’m certain we’ll see a great Massa in 2011. He’s well aware that he can’t afford another season like the last one.”
Domenicali also ruled out the possibility that any lingering after effects of Massa’s 2009 accident had restricted the driver, saying: “We’ve done all the necessary checks: Felipe is absolutely fine [after the accident].”
Despite the Brazilian’s middling 2010 form, Ferrari showed its loyalty to the long-serving driver by handing him a two-year contract extension last June despite strong rumours at the time that he would be replaced for this year.
Nonetheless speculation has continued that Massa faces a make-or-break season in 2011 with Renault ace Robert Kubica, and more recently new world champion Sebastian Vettel, having been linked with future moves to Maranello to partner double champion Alonso.
01-11-2011 | 08:45 AM
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Rome Grand Prix Won't Happen If Monza Is Dropped ?
http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-151185.html
Rome mayor Gianni Alemanno has pledged only conditional support to plans for a formula one street race in the Italian capital.
There is fierce opposition to promoter Maurizio Flammini's plans for the race in the EUR district including from Ferrari, who insist that there is only room in F1 for one grand prix per country.
Mayor Alemanno has now declared that if that is true, then Monza and not Rome should represent Italy in F1.
"If it comes down to a choice between Monza or Rome, then we (the city) will step back because the Italian grand prix is at Monza," he is quoted by Rai.
But Alemanno added that he does think there is "room" in F1 for two Italian races.
"A circuit race and a street race are different and we think the two will support one another," he said.
When asked why many people – including EUR residents – oppose the Rome grand prix project, Alemanno said it is due to their "little knowledge" of the plans.
"I think it's worth it because it will increase the tourist flow and the international attention of the whole of Italy," he added.
There is fierce opposition to promoter Maurizio Flammini's plans for the race in the EUR district including from Ferrari, who insist that there is only room in F1 for one grand prix per country.
Mayor Alemanno has now declared that if that is true, then Monza and not Rome should represent Italy in F1.
"If it comes down to a choice between Monza or Rome, then we (the city) will step back because the Italian grand prix is at Monza," he is quoted by Rai.
But Alemanno added that he does think there is "room" in F1 for two Italian races.
"A circuit race and a street race are different and we think the two will support one another," he said.
When asked why many people – including EUR residents – oppose the Rome grand prix project, Alemanno said it is due to their "little knowledge" of the plans.
"I think it's worth it because it will increase the tourist flow and the international attention of the whole of Italy," he added.
01-11-2011 | 09:02 AM
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There are only 3 countries that I can see that should have a second GP, Italy and Great Britain. I give a conditional for the U.S.. The U.S. should have one and if it can catch on better then the second one just because of it's size and economic power.
01-12-2011 | 10:46 AM
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FOM confirms HD Formula One coverage
http://www.f1technical.net/news/1583...le+Feedfetcher
Formula One Management have today confirmed that all Formula One races this year will be broadcast in High Definition this year. While a number of major broadcasters have already confirmed provide the HD feed, many others are expected to follow shortly.
The official F1 website further reported: "From the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix in March, coverage of all 20 rounds - including all practice sessions and support events - will be originated in HD, with the international feed then offered throughout the world at a data rate of 42 Megabits/second (MPEG-2)."
The official F1 website further reported: "From the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix in March, coverage of all 20 rounds - including all practice sessions and support events - will be originated in HD, with the international feed then offered throughout the world at a data rate of 42 Megabits/second (MPEG-2)."
01-12-2011 | 11:46 AM
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The BBC has also announced they will be broadcasting in HD. I suspect we will be hearing something from Speed shortly.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/9359509.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/9359509.stm
01-12-2011 | 06:00 PM
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F1: SPEED Welcomes Formula One Move To HD In 2011
http://formula-one.speedtv.com/artic...to-hd-in-2011/
The international feed for the F1 World Championship is being originated and offered in High Definition for the first time...
SPEED™ ECSTATIC ABOUT FORMULA ONE MANAGEMENT DECISION TO DELIVER INTERNATIONAL FEED IN HD
F1 SEASON BEGINS MARCH 13 LIVE ON SPEED FROM BAHRAIN
For the first time ever, the international feed for the FIA Formula One World Championship™ is being originated and offered in High Definition, giving U.S. F1 fans something to cheer about in 2011.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with this decision and our ability to bring our rabid F1 fan base coverage of their favorite racing in HD in 2011,” said Rick Miner, SPEED SVP Production & Network Operations. “And SPEED is going the extra mile, installing continuous fiber service to guarantee the best possible picture quality.”
SPEED™ ECSTATIC ABOUT FORMULA ONE MANAGEMENT DECISION TO DELIVER INTERNATIONAL FEED IN HD
F1 SEASON BEGINS MARCH 13 LIVE ON SPEED FROM BAHRAIN
For the first time ever, the international feed for the FIA Formula One World Championship™ is being originated and offered in High Definition, giving U.S. F1 fans something to cheer about in 2011.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with this decision and our ability to bring our rabid F1 fan base coverage of their favorite racing in HD in 2011,” said Rick Miner, SPEED SVP Production & Network Operations. “And SPEED is going the extra mile, installing continuous fiber service to guarantee the best possible picture quality.”
01-12-2011 | 06:15 PM
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You've been seeing a up-rezed version. Yes, it was wide screen and you were receiving a HD signal from your source. But, they didn't use HD cameras at the track.
01-13-2011 | 11:20 AM
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Fernando Alonso wary of Michael Schumacher threat
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/9360338.stm
No Grand Prix for Rome, says Ecclestone
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=397627:F1
Fernando Alonso has singled out Michael Schumacher as his biggest rival for this year's world championship crown, despite the German's poor 2010 season.
Ferrari's Alonso was runner-up in the drivers' championship last year.
Meanwhile, Schumacher, 42, finished ninth in his Mercedes in his first season back since retiring in 2006.
But Alonso insisted: "There will be five world champions on the track and the most dangerous champion for me is always Michael."
Ferrari's Alonso was runner-up in the drivers' championship last year.
Meanwhile, Schumacher, 42, finished ninth in his Mercedes in his first season back since retiring in 2006.
But Alonso insisted: "There will be five world champions on the track and the most dangerous champion for me is always Michael."
No Grand Prix for Rome, says Ecclestone
Rome will not host a Grand Prix, according to an Italian media report on Thursday.
The La Repubblica newspaper said F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has written to the Italian capital's mayor Gianni Alemanno explaining that one race per country is enough.
The La Repubblica newspaper said F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has written to the Italian capital's mayor Gianni Alemanno explaining that one race per country is enough.
01-14-2011 | 10:14 AM
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While I like M.S., I would think a great driver should be able to adjust to any car. The 2010 Merc may have had it's problems, he still should have been able to beat his team mate consistently. I have to conclude he isn't one of the best anymore.
01-14-2011 | 12:18 PM
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I've got to agree with you there. And honestly, I've never been a big MS fan, but I was really hoping he would prove everyone wrong last year and just totally dominate. I hope he has a better year this year...like him or not, I just hate to see him go out like that.