Formula 1
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From: 3rd Rock
They keep saying the in season testing hurts the less financed teams which is crock...if they had in season testing HRT (Hormone Replacement Team) would not have the issues makingthe 107 % rule.
I think the season would be even closer and it is the best I have seen
I think the season would be even closer and it is the best I have seen
Great pic's! Thanks!! Interesting cover hiding the rear defuser. I hope they relent and give the teams more "in season" testing or testing in general. Wind tunnel's are just estimates of what might work "on track".
Edit to add "borrowed" info:
Quote:
Ferrari will not run all of its planned car improvements at the Mugello test this week.
"My information is that the new single seater is not ready," reported Livio Oricchio, the correspondent for O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper.
There has been speculation that, following Ferrari's troubled start to the new championship with its F2012 car, the changes for the forthcoming Barcelona race will be so sweeping that it might be called a "B" version.
But technical director Pat Fry reportedly told Oricchio that Ferrari designers are "staying with the (current) front suspension"; a reference to the Maranello based team's innovative use of pullrod technology this year.
And the well-informed journalist Dimitris Papadopoulos adds that, even though the Mugello-spec Ferrari will have a new nose, sidepods and wings, "there will be no new chassis". End Quote
..... Interesting!
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Edit to add "borrowed" info:
Quote:
Ferrari will not run all of its planned car improvements at the Mugello test this week.
"My information is that the new single seater is not ready," reported Livio Oricchio, the correspondent for O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper.
There has been speculation that, following Ferrari's troubled start to the new championship with its F2012 car, the changes for the forthcoming Barcelona race will be so sweeping that it might be called a "B" version.
But technical director Pat Fry reportedly told Oricchio that Ferrari designers are "staying with the (current) front suspension"; a reference to the Maranello based team's innovative use of pullrod technology this year.
And the well-informed journalist Dimitris Papadopoulos adds that, even though the Mugello-spec Ferrari will have a new nose, sidepods and wings, "there will be no new chassis". End Quote
..... Interesting!
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Rusty Roller
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Testing at Mugello; the track:
Turning the fastest laps at the time of this ....
Said afterwards:
But he didn't leave any parts lying around....
Meanwhile Grosjean set the fastest time on the last day of testing.
And Micheal explains.... Michael Schumacher talks about his steering wheel - YouTube
1. Romain Grosjean, Lotus, 1:21.035, 66 Laps
2. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, 1:21.267, 106 Laps
3. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, 1:21.363, 98 Laps
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso, 1:21.604, 117 Laps
5. Sergio Perez, Sauber, 1:22.229, 118 Laps
And less than 7 days to wait!
Preview presented by Sergio Pérez: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=79rN4UxAPes
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Turning the fastest laps at the time of this ....
Said afterwards:
Alonso:
"First of all, I want to put everyone's mind at rest, my family and friends: I'm fine, no harm done after hitting the crash barrier at seven kilometres an hour," he joked....
"First of all, I want to put everyone's mind at rest, my family and friends: I'm fine, no harm done after hitting the crash barrier at seven kilometres an hour," he joked....
Meanwhile Grosjean set the fastest time on the last day of testing.
And Micheal explains.... Michael Schumacher talks about his steering wheel - YouTube
1. Romain Grosjean, Lotus, 1:21.035, 66 Laps
2. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, 1:21.267, 106 Laps
3. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, 1:21.363, 98 Laps
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso, 1:21.604, 117 Laps
5. Sergio Perez, Sauber, 1:22.229, 118 Laps
And less than 7 days to wait!
Preview presented by Sergio Pérez: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=79rN4UxAPes
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Last edited by OldStyle; May 4, 2012 at 06:52 PM. Reason: Add preview video
Rusty Roller
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It will be interesting to see if Ferrari's body/wing changes produce improvements they are looking for. At least they had some "on track" shake downs....
One good thing for US is no more 3 week waiting for a race.
And we certainly agree with the following quote:
One good thing for US is no more 3 week waiting for a race.
And we certainly agree with the following quote:
Eight drivers from six teams on the podium in four races - one more driver than in the entire 2011 season - and four winners from four races for the first time in nearly 30 years; you couldn't ask for more in terms of on-track excitement and unpredictability.
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From: 3rd Rock
They are incredibly disturbing but great for figuring out ALL in front of that point...I have never seen front and rears on the car at the same time...what ever is trailing is junk if they did.....
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Formula One lost one of its most beloved heroes on this day 30 years ago. Gilles Villeneuve was killed in a crash during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix in 1982.
Villeneuve’s death came in a turbulent and tragic year for the sport which led to wide-ranging safety changes.
Villeneuve’s death came in a turbulent and tragic year for the sport which led to wide-ranging safety changes.
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30 years since his passing...
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From: 3rd Rock
1980 Ferrari 312T5 butt *** ugly and as slow but Gilles Villeneuve drove the wheels off it and wings and ....
Enlarge the image and see the left rear wheel and how bad it is bent
Enlarge the image and see the left rear wheel and how bad it is bent
Last edited by IB Tim; May 9, 2012 at 05:43 PM.
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From: 3rd Rock
and Jody was REAL good
Villeneuve holds the inside line at the first corner at Long Beach in 1979, with Ferrari team-mate Jody Scheckter on the outside. Villeneuve won by almost half a minute from Scheckter.
Villeneuve holds the inside line at the first corner at Long Beach in 1979, with Ferrari team-mate Jody Scheckter on the outside. Villeneuve won by almost half a minute from Scheckter.
Rusty Roller
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Today Jackie Stewart speaks about driver safety.
Video: F1 legend: Pirelli tires are dangerous - CNN.com
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