Official 2012 Formula 1 Season Discussion
11-06-2012, 07:58 AM
#1051
Eddie Cheever's son to get Ferrari Formula 1 test
read more at: Eddie Cheever's son to get Ferrari Formula 1 test - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com
Ma Qinghua to race for HRT in 2013
from: Ma Qinghua to race for HRT in 2013 - reports | News | Motorsport.com
I think HRT is not necessarily looking at the quality of driver, rather where they can get a driver that will pull in the most sponsorship dollars.
Ferrari will hand Formula 1 test debuts to Italian Formula 3 champion Riccardo Agostini and runner-up Eddie Cheever at Vallelunga on 9 November.
The pair, locked in contention for the title until the final race of the season, will be joined by European Formula 3 champion Daniel Juncadella, as first revealed by AUTOSPORT last month.
The pair, locked in contention for the title until the final race of the season, will be joined by European Formula 3 champion Daniel Juncadella, as first revealed by AUTOSPORT last month.
Ma Qinghua to race for HRT in 2013
Ma Qinghua looks set to join Pedro de la Rosa at HRT in 2013.
China Daily, citing the information of Tencent's sports channel, reported that the Spanish team "announced at a press conference in Shanghai on Tuesday afternoon" that the 24-year-old will debut next season.
Ma has driven HRT's 2012 car in free practice sessions at Monza, Singapore and Abu Dhabi this year.
If HRT confirms the news internationally, Ma is most likely to replace the team's Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan.
China Daily, citing the information of Tencent's sports channel, reported that the Spanish team "announced at a press conference in Shanghai on Tuesday afternoon" that the 24-year-old will debut next season.
Ma has driven HRT's 2012 car in free practice sessions at Monza, Singapore and Abu Dhabi this year.
If HRT confirms the news internationally, Ma is most likely to replace the team's Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan.
I think HRT is not necessarily looking at the quality of driver, rather where they can get a driver that will pull in the most sponsorship dollars.
11-06-2012, 08:09 AM
#1053
That is one of the sites I scan in the morning. I must of skipped over it.
Vallelunga should be fun. You've run a track day there haven't you? Doesn't it make you sick when you compare your times against those of a real race car?
11-06-2012, 08:17 AM
#1054
Yeah, especially against a F1 car.
The m3 was a bit slower than my track rx8, the m5 was consistently slower. I lap that circuit in less than 2 minutes, a f1 car does around 1:10 i reckon.
Same goes for Spa. Around 3 minutes for me, 1.45 for a F1 car!
It's frustrating but I'm sure I couldn't handle that kind of experience and if I could they'd have to shoot me to get me out of the car.
Vallelunga is a nice technical car, some turns are not that easy to understand and you risk rear ending people that brake where they should be keeping their foot down instead.
The m3 was a bit slower than my track rx8, the m5 was consistently slower. I lap that circuit in less than 2 minutes, a f1 car does around 1:10 i reckon.
Same goes for Spa. Around 3 minutes for me, 1.45 for a F1 car!
It's frustrating but I'm sure I couldn't handle that kind of experience and if I could they'd have to shoot me to get me out of the car.
Vallelunga is a nice technical car, some turns are not that easy to understand and you risk rear ending people that brake where they should be keeping their foot down instead.
11-08-2012, 09:38 AM
#1055
A few interesting bits in the news this morning
Formula 1 drivers warned over using bad language in interviews
http://www.totalf1.com/full_story/vi...le+Feedfetcher
New flexi saga questions 'rubber Red Bull'
http://www.motorsport.com/all/news/n...ubber-red-bull contains links to pictures
Leaving Ferrari was 'a relief' - Raikkonen
http://www.motorsport.com/all/news/l....php/id/104110
The strangest race in Formula One history?
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/07/sport/...RSS%3A+U.S.%29
Spoiler: USGP Indianapolis 2005
Formula 1 drivers warned over using bad language in interviews
Governing body the FIA issued the demand after both Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen swore, live on air, while on the podium after last Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
A letter to teams says it is "very much our collective responsibility to make sure drivers are aware such language has no place during media events".
A letter to teams says it is "very much our collective responsibility to make sure drivers are aware such language has no place during media events".
New flexi saga questions 'rubber Red Bull'
The seemingly never-ending saga about bendy formula one cars is back in the media spotlight, and as ever championship leader Red Bull is right in the middle.
Multiple videos depicting the front nose of the world champions' 2012 RB8 car have emerged in the wake of last weekend's Abu Dhabi grand prix, showing the extreme tip of the front nose section to be apparently made of some sort of 'rubbery' material.
Multiple videos depicting the front nose of the world champions' 2012 RB8 car have emerged in the wake of last weekend's Abu Dhabi grand prix, showing the extreme tip of the front nose section to be apparently made of some sort of 'rubbery' material.
Leaving Ferrari was 'a relief' - Raikkonen
http://www.motorsport.com/all/news/l....php/id/104110
The strangest race in Formula One history?
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/07/sport/...RSS%3A+U.S.%29
Spoiler: USGP Indianapolis 2005
11-08-2012, 09:48 AM
#1056
How could the rubbery nose prove to be an advantage? Is it made to deform into some sort of aero device at speed?
Meh, Newey should win a nobel prize anyway. He's a genius.
Meh, Newey should win a nobel prize anyway. He's a genius.
11-08-2012, 07:53 PM
#1057
A few interesting bits in the news this morning
Formula 1 drivers warned over using bad language in interviews
Drivers warned about bad language
Formula 1 drivers warned over using bad language in interviews
Drivers warned about bad language
Paul.
11-10-2012, 02:45 PM
#1058
11-13-2012, 02:52 AM
#1059
HRT F1 team looking for new owners after being put up for sale
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/104183
The HRT Formula 1 team has confirmed it is looking for a new owner after being put up for sale by Thesan Capital.
AUTOSPORT understands the team came close to a sale to a Middle East-based buyer at the end of last month, and that talks are still ongoing.
11-13-2012, 07:36 AM
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^^Can't say i'm surprised.....
On another note, found a picture of the Ferrari DRS activation switch
....but really, how many of us know WTF that button is???
On another note, found a picture of the Ferrari DRS activation switch
....but really, how many of us know WTF that button is???
11-13-2012, 11:01 AM
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DINIG DING DING DING DING!!! yes sirrr, you would be correct!!!!! You would not BELIEVE the 20somethings I work with that had no clue what the hell that was...the best one was a guy that said it was an emergency horn....another person thought it was the cruise control, LOL!!!!!! Imagine all the exploding heads if you gave them an old Chevy truck with 3 on the tree, hahahahaha...they might as well walk, hahahahahah
11-13-2012, 11:52 AM
#1065
Kinda, but not totally. It was a anemic 318 with a bench seat and the column shifter that made it look like an auto. The orange-red color, graphics and the non-functional hood scoops made it look bad *** though. It also had terminal understeer. I folded the front tire under the car twice.
11-14-2012, 08:55 AM
#1066
Sebastian Vettel still an immature F1 driver - Jacques Villeneuve
Sebastian Vettel still an immature F1 driver - Jacques Villeneuve - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com
Ecclestone wants many more US races on F1 schedule
Ecclestone wants many more US races on F1 schedule | News | Motorsport.com
Actually Bernie, The U.S. is bigger than Europe. However, I don't see more than two happening for the U.S. If Mexico can get it's act together, maybe a permanent one there.
Sebastian Vettel still needs to mature as a Formula 1 driver according to former world champion Jacques Villeneuve, who believes the German "reacts like a child".
The Canadian, who won the Formula 1 title in 1997 with Williams, believes Vettel's Ferrari rival Fernando Alonso is a stronger driver when it comes to dealing with adverse situations.
Villeneuve, however, reckons Vettel is nearly invincible when he can lead a race from the front.
"I have no doubts: Fernando Alonso is the best, that's why I root for him," Villeneuve told Autosprint magazine.
"Seb is super quick, but there is a difference with Fernando that emerges in case of an unfavourable situation.
"Alonso remains calm, cool, and rational, while Vettel most times gets upset, angry, screams and flicks the middle finger. He reacts like a child.
"These behaviours indicate two different states of maturity but, let's be clear, Sebastian is an ace too; however, he struggles more in critical situations.
"He looks almost unbeatable when he leads, but if he needs to catch up he becomes vulnerable."
The Canadian, who won the Formula 1 title in 1997 with Williams, believes Vettel's Ferrari rival Fernando Alonso is a stronger driver when it comes to dealing with adverse situations.
Villeneuve, however, reckons Vettel is nearly invincible when he can lead a race from the front.
"I have no doubts: Fernando Alonso is the best, that's why I root for him," Villeneuve told Autosprint magazine.
"Seb is super quick, but there is a difference with Fernando that emerges in case of an unfavourable situation.
"Alonso remains calm, cool, and rational, while Vettel most times gets upset, angry, screams and flicks the middle finger. He reacts like a child.
"These behaviours indicate two different states of maturity but, let's be clear, Sebastian is an ace too; however, he struggles more in critical situations.
"He looks almost unbeatable when he leads, but if he needs to catch up he becomes vulnerable."
Ecclestone wants many more US races on F1 schedule
Bernie Ecclestone has hinted he wants many more American races on his F1 calendar.
"America is about as big as Europe. So we should have the same number of races (in each)," said Ecclestone.
Actually Bernie, The U.S. is bigger than Europe. However, I don't see more than two happening for the U.S. If Mexico can get it's act together, maybe a permanent one there.
11-15-2012, 06:56 PM
#1067
Pictures gleamed from the people I follow on twitter:
Drivers interview today from Alonso's perspective
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Alonso and Massa ready for battle:
Crest of turn one, should be VERY interesting lap 1.
Looking up to turn one, Senna commented that it has as much elevation change as Eau Rouge.
Looking down the hill, compliments of Steve Machette:
Mark is ready!
McLaren running Verizon Livery instead of Vodophone. Wonder how much that cost.
Drivers interview today from Alonso's perspective
.Alonso and Massa ready for battle:
Crest of turn one, should be VERY interesting lap 1.
Looking up to turn one, Senna commented that it has as much elevation change as Eau Rouge.
Looking down the hill, compliments of Steve Machette:
Mark is ready!
McLaren running Verizon Livery instead of Vodophone. Wonder how much that cost.
11-16-2012, 07:47 AM
#1070
Fuz sent me this link: NASCAR vs Formula 1 infographic :: Red Bull
G force and pit stop times aside it's all true.
G force and pit stop times aside it's all true.
11-16-2012, 12:06 PM
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Cool comparison! I think it's funny they use the Camry in the comparison.....lots of good ol' boys still pissed about that one, hahahahahah I love the steering wheel comparison, hahahahah....Hey it DOES have a radio button....give the guys some credit 
I'm not gonna lie...I am a NASCAR fan too...I like F1 more, but a smoking grill, ice cold beer and the NASCAR race on TV sounds like a goooood Sunday to me, and that's for damn sure!!!
I'm not gonna lie...I am a NASCAR fan too...I like F1 more, but a smoking grill, ice cold beer and the NASCAR race on TV sounds like a goooood Sunday to me, and that's for damn sure!!!
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11-16-2012, 01:15 PM
#1072
Vettel on track:
Sebatian Buemi at the Austin K1 track giving soem Karters tips:
Jensen learning the track via bicycle:
What an exciting weekend. I cannot wait for qualifying and the race....
Sebatian Buemi at the Austin K1 track giving soem Karters tips:
Jensen learning the track via bicycle:
What an exciting weekend. I cannot wait for qualifying and the race....
