2015 Random F1 Discussion Thread

micha · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:32 pm

How times have changed. Look how they turned that car.

kals · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:36 pm

micha wrote:

How times have changed. Look how they turned that car.

Same with Gugelmin's crash at Paul Ricard in 1989, which was mentioned in the FIA season review

aerogi · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:42 pm

Those crashes are a tiny bit more spectacular compared to Alonso's massive crash test though...

the same goes for Warwick I think it was at Monza with the Lotus?

kals · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:43 pm

Warwick got out while the car was still on it's side.

But just because the accidents look more spectacular because parts are flying off the car, it means energy is being dispersed differently. In Alonso's case, the energy wasn't dissipated through wheels and suspension coming apart and instead his body and head probably absorbed more of it than normal.

Gaara · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:59 pm

Manor have passed all the FIA crash tests.

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 6:05 pm

when you guys mentioned Brundle crash I thought it was that at Mirabeau but that was with Patrick Tambay. I always remember that one when we talk about safety measures as he could fall high and into spectators

Omega · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 6:10 pm

Gaara wrote:

Manor have passed all the FIA crash tests.

That's already better than Alonso

aerogi · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:41 pm

kals wrote:

Warwick got out while the car was still on it's side.

But just because the accidents look more spectacular because parts are flying off the car, it means energy is being dispersed differently. In Alonso's case, the energy wasn't dissipated through wheels and suspension coming apart and instead his body and head probably absorbed more of it than normal.

I understand all of that and all the reasons why he will not race at Australia, but fact is that this must be one of the 'least spectacular and looking rather unharming' F1 crashes resulting in a driver to stay 3 consecutive nights at the hospital and missing a Grand Prix three or 4 weeks later.

If this crash is really the sole reason for Alonso's medical issues, then I think FIA should investigate it why, because such a silly looking crash should not result in this. Perhaps the wishbones or structure around the wheels should be 'less strong' so it will criple and absorb energy in this sort of crash?

Otherwise it looks like you can better have a Villeneuve style crash at Raidillon instead of this, which makes no sense somehow.

kals · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:43 pm

aerogi wrote:

kals wrote:

Warwick got out while the car was still on it's side.

But just because the accidents look more spectacular because parts are flying off the car, it means energy is being dispersed differently. In Alonso's case, the energy wasn't dissipated through wheels and suspension coming apart and instead his body and head probably absorbed more of it than normal.

I understand all of that and all the reasons why he will not race at Australia, but fact is that this must be one of the 'least spectacular and looking rather unharming' F1 crashes resulting in a driver to stay 3 consecutive nights at the hospital and missing a Grand Prix three or 4 weeks later.

If this crash is really the sole reason for Alonso's medical issues, then I think FIA should investigate it why, because such a silly looking crash should not result in this. Perhaps the wishbones or structure around the wheels should be 'less strong' so it will criple and absorb energy in this sort of crash?

Otherwise it looks like you can better have a Villeneuve style crash at Raidillon instead of this, which makes no sense somehow.

*ahem* http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117820

Echti · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:50 pm

The Mercedes AMG GTS will be the new Safety Car this year:

Fabs · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 8:12 pm

looks better than F1 cars

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:25 pm

and features a better engine. loudest car in the grid

PTRACER · PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:24 pm

aerogi wrote:

kals wrote:

Warwick got out while the car was still on it's side.

But just because the accidents look more spectacular because parts are flying off the car, it means energy is being dispersed differently. In Alonso's case, the energy wasn't dissipated through wheels and suspension coming apart and instead his body and head probably absorbed more of it than normal.

I understand all of that and all the reasons why he will not race at Australia, but fact is that this must be one of the 'least spectacular and looking rather unharming' F1 crashes resulting in a driver to stay 3 consecutive nights at the hospital and missing a Grand Prix three or 4 weeks later.

If this crash is really the sole reason for Alonso's medical issues, then I think FIA should investigate it why, because such a silly looking crash should not result in this. Perhaps the wishbones or structure around the wheels should be 'less strong' so it will criple and absorb energy in this sort of crash?

Otherwise it looks like you can better have a Villeneuve style crash at Raidillon instead of this, which makes no sense somehow.

The cars have been getting progressively stronger, perhaps they're back at 1950s levels where the car withstands the impact undamaged and the driver absorbs the energy instead?

Fabs · PostPosted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 3:24 pm

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:11 pm

does anyone believes that Alonso will retire due to "psychological reasons"?

kals · PostPosted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:19 pm

LucasWheldon wrote:

does anyone believes that Alonso will retire due to "psychological reasons"?

Why? Do you think his 2012 title loss still plays on his conscience?

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:28 pm

I guess he realized that he'll never win again, is time to move on

iks · PostPosted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:14 pm

He will race in Malaysia and on.

Fabs · PostPosted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:31 pm

kals wrote:

LucasWheldon wrote:

does anyone believes that Alonso will retire due to "psychological reasons"?

Why? Do you think his 2012 title loss still plays on his conscience?

nascarf1indycar · PostPosted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 7:26 pm

Michael Schumacher drove for Ferrari, now can't even walk or talk, according to rumours.

Fernando Alonso drove for Ferrari, now he thinks he is 13 years old living in 1995.

Now, Sebastian Vettel,

maybe a Ferrari curse?

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