2015 Random F1 Discussion Thread

kals · PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:15 pm

RtN wrote:

I thought there already was a 'magic button', causing most of the problems...

Markko?

RtN · PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:19 pm

I was thinking maybe someone had been lent a particularly special piece of equipment, usually operated from the pitwall.

kals · PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:22 am

RtN wrote:

I was thinking maybe someone had been lent a particularly special piece of equipment, usually operated from the pitwall.

Yes, it's Markko.

Artur Craft · PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:24 am

micha · PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:52 am

don't get your hopes up it backlashes at them...

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 3:40 pm

they don't want competition for crappy races

Fabs · PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:44 pm

So I was reading an article about potential grid penalties due to engine components being replaced.

Once you used the 5th component in the engine, you get a grid penalty. Then I read something fun:

Quote:

- If a grid penalty is imposed, and the driver's grid position is such that the full penalty cannot be applied, the remainder of the penalty will be applied in the form of a time penalty during the race

1 to 5 grid places untaken - five-second time penalty
6 to 10 grid places untaken - 10-second time penalty
11 to 20 grid places untaken - drive-through penalty
Over 20 grid places untaken - 10-second stop/go penalty

What? That sounds like fun when the end of the season is arriving and everyone gets penalties.

kals · PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 4:10 pm

Meh, that'll only apply to RBR and STR

Fabs · PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:30 pm

And Honda and perhaps Manor with their average engine it seems.

amq55 · PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 1:46 am

Dunno if it was posted, but Mercedes clocked a new pitstop record, with a 1.83 second stop for Hamilton.

The previous was by Red Bull with a 1.923 second stop.

glorfindel · PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:14 pm

Anyone read Lewis' column for the BBC?

I picked this quote from it today, regarding Nicos post race comments from their last outing.

Quote:

We did discuss Nico's opinion within the team after the race, but it would not be right to reveal what took place in a private meeting.

I know I should support Lewis, he is a Brit and my national pride should win out. But he is a hypocrite, a flip flopper (in his statements) and just down right annoying. This one above had me ranting about last season when he couldn't shut up about what was said in post race meetings! Sure, I guess he might have learnt and this shows growth, but I just don't believe it.

If you want a thrill find his old column where he gives his views on the Clarkson incident.

Tobias · PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:06 pm

does it really matter, all the things he says? (for example talking about "the best fans here" or "i want to thank the team for the car"). as long as the results are there, he can say pretty much what he wants imo.

codename_47 · PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:10 pm

Exactly. I couldn't give a shit what he gets up to outside the car (Nicole, dogs, Nicole again, music career, Nicole maybe, bling, oh look it's Nicole )
It's his performance inside the car what matters.

This goes the same for rosberg getting married, Kimis drinking, Alonso's drama-rams where he'll drive etc.
I like wheel to wheel racIng....not a Motorsport. ,

glorfindel · PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:36 pm

I'm not talking about his hobbies, his romantic life. I agree, they should all do as they like.

I just thought his comments about racing which clash with previous racing based comments and relate to the racing could be of interest. I was wrong.

Yes, not all of it was about racing, but the thrust of my point was

RtN · PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:49 pm

Ricciardo onto his 4th engine of 4 in Barcelona.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118608

Gaara · PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:03 pm

Philthy82 · PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:39 am

Are we still saying it's the Red Bull that's shit and they should stop complaining about Renault?

Soul Reaver · PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:20 am

Hows Toro Rosso doing?

Mika Kimi · PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:12 am

Philthy82 wrote:

Are we still saying it's the Red Bull that's shit and they should stop complaining about Renault?

Renault didn't do a great job but yes, Red Bull should stop complaining. When I read about all their complaints I can't help but wondering if Red Bull thinks that Renault does this on purpose or something. I mean; they've got the same objective, haven't they? It's not like Renault is happy with the current situation so why all this moaning? It doesn't change anything and they only embarrass themselves.

micha · PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:23 am

Soul Reaver wrote:

Hows Toro Rosso doing?

Max already has 3 DNF's due to engine/car

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