Official 2013 Formula 1 Season Discussion
03-04-2013 | 08:44 AM
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Red Bull bluffing or struggling as new season looms | News | Motorsport.com
As the sun set on the final day of pre-season testing late on Sunday, the words on everyone's lips were Mercedes and Red Bull.
"Everyone is saying that this Mercedes is fast. Consistently fast," said respected Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt.
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko added: "(It is fast) at least on one lap. But at least we do have to take them really seriously."
"Everyone is saying that this Mercedes is fast. Consistently fast," said respected Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt.
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko added: "(It is fast) at least on one lap. But at least we do have to take them really seriously."
03-06-2013 | 08:14 PM
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. I've used the method recommended by you with quite good success in the past.
03-11-2013 | 08:00 AM
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Hamilton helping to change image at Mercedes > F1 News > Grandprix.com
Alonso is the fastest driver, says Hamilton - GPUpdate.net
Mercedes is bidding to shed its "conservative" image, new director and team co-owner Toto Wolff has revealed.
He admitted that hiring 2008 world champion Hamilton, who is replacing the 44-year-old seven time world champion Schumacher, is a key factor.
"Lewis not only has an immense driving talent, but a great technical understanding.
"He also has the right feel for the staff and how to motivate them. After the first two days of testing, he knew all 50 team members at the track by name.
"Lewis not only has an immense driving talent, but a great technical understanding.
"He also has the right feel for the staff and how to motivate them. After the first two days of testing, he knew all 50 team members at the track by name.
Lewis Hamilton has described former McLaren team-mate and two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso as the fastest driver in Formula 1 ahead of the 2013 campaign, returning the favour after heavy praise from the Spaniard earlier this year.
03-15-2013 | 10:52 AM
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....kind of quiet here today on the first day of the season....
anybody surprised the RB was sandbagging during testing...as usual, LOL!! ...Kind of worred about the McLaren boys?
anybody surprised the RB was sandbagging during testing...as usual, LOL!! ...Kind of worred about the McLaren boys?
03-15-2013 | 10:58 AM
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03-15-2013 | 11:40 AM
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I don't pay too much attention to speeds during practice. You don't need to give 100% to get the setup information for qualifying or the race. On the US broadcast, they reported that Ferrari is working with full fuel tanks, during practice, to get tire data. I'd leave bragging rights for qualifying and the race too.
03-15-2013 | 12:14 PM
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....looks like Quali is goingto be VERY interesting!! I've got my DVR set for it, but I want to try to watch it live...don't know if i'mgoing to make it or not...i've been up since like 4:30 this morning....
03-15-2013 | 12:31 PM
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I beta test software for Directv receivers. This qualifying session will be during the time in which we do our weekly downloads. I guess I will have to get my download completed early.
03-15-2013 | 01:24 PM
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GETER DONE!!!, hahah LOL...wait, I'm not in the NASCAR thread... Yeah man, you can't miss the first Quali of the year!!!!! BTW....anybody seen MAZMART??? I'm surprised he hasn't popped in? And FYI Paul...if you have comcast, it's channel 44...check me to be sure, but i'm 99% it's 44.
03-15-2013 | 02:18 PM
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GETER DONE!!!, hahah LOL...wait, I'm not in the NASCAR thread... Yeah man, you can't miss the first Quali of the year!!!!! BTW....anybody seen MAZMART??? I'm surprised he hasn't popped in? And FYI Paul...if you have comcast, it's channel 44...check me to be sure, but i'm 99% it's 44.
03-15-2013 | 02:19 PM
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Just watched the Mazda 6 "Celebrity Race" yesterday and F1 P4.
Mazda has no more 'spare' 6's left as 2 have been total-ed (smacking the wall), both by so called celebrity "comedians", half of these so called 'Australian Celebrities and a UK Olympian (Chris Hoy) I have never heard of...like FFS '2 Comedians', they don't give a **** about the cars, Mazda and Mark Skaif (ex V8 Supercars) who was/is 'training them' said what ever you do don't smash the cars, they have to go through 3 events (Friday, Sat, Sun), so what happens first race, 2 gone.
As for F1, most of the top drivers were waiting for the track to rubber up, was late in the arvo before they came out and I did not see any...all I heard so far is Vet was fastest in P4.
The 1.6 V6 turbo's next year will be more interesting...talk of Honda back in 2015.
Just watched the Mazda 6 "Celebrity Race" yesterday and F1 P4.
Mazda has no more 'spare' 6's left as 2 have been total-ed (smacking the wall), both by so called celebrity "comedians", half of these so called 'Australian Celebrities and a UK Olympian (Chris Hoy) I have never heard of...like FFS '2 Comedians', they don't give a **** about the cars, Mazda and Mark Skaif (ex V8 Supercars) who was/is 'training them' said what ever you do don't smash the cars, they have to go through 3 events (Friday, Sat, Sun), so what happens first race, 2 gone.
As for F1, most of the top drivers were waiting for the track to rubber up, was late in the arvo before they came out and I did not see any...all I heard so far is Vet was fastest in P4.
The 1.6 V6 turbo's next year will be more interesting...talk of Honda back in 2015.
03-15-2013 | 07:06 PM
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GETER DONE!!!, hahah LOL...wait, I'm not in the NASCAR thread... Yeah man, you can't miss the first Quali of the year!!!!! BTW....anybody seen MAZMART??? I'm surprised he hasn't popped in? And FYI Paul...if you have comcast, it's channel 44...check me to be sure, but i'm 99% it's 44.
I have no cable. That is the problem. If only I could pay for 3 channels instead of all the crap I don't want.
Paul.
03-15-2013 | 09:14 PM
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Full TV schedule for U.S. fans:
Date Grand Prix Time Re-Air (NBCSN) Network
Sun., March 17 Australia 1:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., March 24 Malaysia 3:30 a.m. 3 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., April 14 China 2:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., April 21 Bahrain 7:30 a.m. Noon NBC Sports Network
Sun., May 12 Spain 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., May 26 Monaco 7:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. NBC
Sun., June 9 Canada 2 p.m. 7 p.m. NBC
Sun., June 30 United Kingdom 7:30 a.m. Noon CNBC
Sun., July 7 Germany 7:30 a.m. Noon CNBC
Sun., July 28 Hungary 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Aug. 25 Belgium 7:30 a.m. Midnight NBC Sports Network
Sun., Sept. 8 Italy 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Sept. 22 Singapore 7:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Oct. 6 Korea 1:30 a.m. 4 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Oct. 13 Japan 1:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Oct. 27 India 5:00 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Nov. 3 Abu Dhabi 7:30 a.m. 6 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Nov. 17 USA (Austin) 1 p.m. 6 p.m. NBC
Sun., Nov. 24 Brazil 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. NBC
Date Grand Prix Time Re-Air (NBCSN) Network
Sun., March 17 Australia 1:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., March 24 Malaysia 3:30 a.m. 3 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., April 14 China 2:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., April 21 Bahrain 7:30 a.m. Noon NBC Sports Network
Sun., May 12 Spain 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., May 26 Monaco 7:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. NBC
Sun., June 9 Canada 2 p.m. 7 p.m. NBC
Sun., June 30 United Kingdom 7:30 a.m. Noon CNBC
Sun., July 7 Germany 7:30 a.m. Noon CNBC
Sun., July 28 Hungary 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Aug. 25 Belgium 7:30 a.m. Midnight NBC Sports Network
Sun., Sept. 8 Italy 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Sept. 22 Singapore 7:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Oct. 6 Korea 1:30 a.m. 4 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Oct. 13 Japan 1:30 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Oct. 27 India 5:00 a.m. 1 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Nov. 3 Abu Dhabi 7:30 a.m. 6 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Sun., Nov. 17 USA (Austin) 1 p.m. 6 p.m. NBC
Sun., Nov. 24 Brazil 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. NBC