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Rusty Roller
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Actually most formula's don't allow many drive by wire systems for that reason (safety), with the belief that mechanical linkages of core components (brakes, throttle, steering) are safer.
As that technology progresses, no doubt those limitations will no doubt as well... but I would envisage that if they do allow all the drive by wire stuff it will be for performance reasons, not safety.Yeah, and that sucks if I am honest.
Drivers in Nascar can earn decent money (less than F1, but not significantly so), and they don't have to leave their home to do it, so that's where the majority of the decent drivers in the states end up.
I think if F1 was serious about making an impact in the US - building a US driver program where there is a solid pathway from American racing programs to F1 (like there is in Formula 2 etc.) would be the critical.
Even more aggressive would be for them to back a manufacturer to spend big dollars to poach Dale Earnhardt Jr (or someone similar) for a couple of years and put him in a decent car. He may not do well, but it would sure attract a bunch of US fans and start something.
As that technology progresses, no doubt those limitations will no doubt as well... but I would envisage that if they do allow all the drive by wire stuff it will be for performance reasons, not safety.Yeah, and that sucks if I am honest.
Drivers in Nascar can earn decent money (less than F1, but not significantly so), and they don't have to leave their home to do it, so that's where the majority of the decent drivers in the states end up.
I think if F1 was serious about making an impact in the US - building a US driver program where there is a solid pathway from American racing programs to F1 (like there is in Formula 2 etc.) would be the critical.
Even more aggressive would be for them to back a manufacturer to spend big dollars to poach Dale Earnhardt Jr (or someone similar) for a couple of years and put him in a decent car. He may not do well, but it would sure attract a bunch of US fans and start something.
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As Ayrton entered Tamburello corner, the tire temps where not up because of the previous yellow flag, the car bottomed out at the fastest corner in all of F1...the car did not turn....much speculation as to weather or not the column broke then or on impact.....bottom line Michale S saw the car NOT respond to input...which of course upon impact on the RF caused the upper "A" arm to shear and go into his helmet.
The steering shaft was modified after Roland's death....which on the time line was very short before the start of the race.....odd things.
Frank Williams finally destroyed the car after it was given back by Italian authorities YEAS after the accident ...and guess how was part of that design...Adrian of Red Bull.
It is said it still haunts him to this day
The steering shaft was modified after Roland's death....which on the time line was very short before the start of the race.....odd things.
Frank Williams finally destroyed the car after it was given back by Italian authorities YEAS after the accident ...and guess how was part of that design...Adrian of Red Bull.
It is said it still haunts him to this day
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I am a member of Ferrari and on the controlled site they are saying it split a rear anti-roll bar....I am wondering if the car is in Parc Ferme can they change that
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Rusty Roller
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Alonso said we would find out later but he was as fast as Hamilton. Team leader said it was the rear sway bar. 10th is a long way to the front....but it has been done! Massa held his own; good job!
Would he let Alonso go past?
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Good question. I don't think so. Unless they start from pit lane; last. Or it is considered a safety issue??? But I think that only applies to/with tires.
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Parc Ferme:
Heck here's the F1 link: http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/ru.../8685/fia.html
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Would he let Alonso go past?
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I am wondering if the car is in Parc Ferme can they change that
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Parc Ferme:
34.5 If a competitor modifies any part on the car or makes changes to the set up of the suspension whilst the car is being held under parc ferme conditions the relevant driver must start the race from the pit lane and follow the procedures laid out in Article 38.2.
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Yep, Fernando did a great job. So did Hamilton, Masa and especially Perez!
Great race overall
And I am liking the officials deciding on rapid evaluations of incidents. Tough penalties for unfair tactics!
What changed that Perez was able to pass the Ferraris so easily? He was rapidly closing the gap on Hamilton also. ?????
Great race overall
And I am liking the officials deciding on rapid evaluations of incidents. Tough penalties for unfair tactics!
What changed that Perez was able to pass the Ferraris so easily? He was rapidly closing the gap on Hamilton also. ?????
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Rapid is with they need I hate waiting until the end or two days from never...
When FA got ran off the outside of turn 3 by Seb
...he heavily damaged the under tray in the center of the car...right down the tub...
When FA got ran off the outside of turn 3 by Seb
...he heavily damaged the under tray in the center of the car...right down the tub...