why not ? , I doubt the weight will be much different, some training on the bigger size and the sub 2 second pit will be very do-able.
F1 2021 Season
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as part of the new regulations, each mechanic that “interacts” with a car at a pit stop must first apply one “respectable” layer of lipstick to themselves after the car is stationary in the box.
the main concern is how you can enforce “respectable” one man’s tasteful mechanic is another man’s whore. once again the fia make rule changes for the sake of it without thinking about the practicality of said changes.
What's wrong with 2 second pitstops?
F1 is a sport where every second counts and having a quick pit stop which edges out your competition is brilliant stuff. They really should award fastest pit stop with extra points and dock the slowest one to make things interesting.
Didnt realise Lando was mugged by thugs outside Wembely stadium on sunday as he was getting into his car. They took his 40k watch.
Richard Mille prototype I believe .... probably worth far more than 40k to be honest
Anyone sporting a 40k watch is surely also sporting a good insurance policy. Not saying it makes up for being mugged but he should be covered for the financial loss.
And a good life lesson learnt.
Sprint qualifiers basically being a mini 17 lap GP could be very interesting, sounds like good idea but not sure how it will work out in reality
What decides the lineup for the sprint?
Qualifying session on Friday
My guess is it wasn't his watch, Mclaren are sponsored by RM and if it was a prototype then it's likely he was given it just to wear at the game.
Well even better then. Still sucks to be mugged though.
Seems a lack of hype for this Silverstone GP. Had to check the calendar to find indeed the British GP is starting tomorrow. Really thought there was some 3 week gap going on.
I think the title fight or lack thereof has taken the wind out of the sails of the season a little bit.
The sprint race is also shite and most likely will be a waste of a proper weekend.
The sprint race is also shite and most likely will be a waste of a proper weekend.
agreed there is no hype for it , you would have though so , first race with new sprint race .
qualifying is 6pm Friday, still in work at that time !
The focus this weekend at Silverstone will be on Saturday's Sprint Qualifying event, but the British Grand Prix's innovative format has required a few significant changes on the tyre front.
First and foremost, Pirelli will officially roll out its new rear tyre that was sampled by teams in Austria.
The structural change, brought about by the failures suffered by Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll last month in Baku, has led to a more robust and durable tyre that will be used for the remainder of the season.
In terms of compounds, the Italian manufacturer has nominated the same rubber as last year's British Grand Prix: the C1 hard, C2 medium and C3 soft, or the hardest compounds in Pirelli's range due the high energy demands of Silverstone Circuit.
However, allocations have been tweaked, considering the inclusion of sprint qualifying. There will be 12 sets of slicks per driver (instead of 13): two sets of C1 hards, four sets C2 mediums, and six sets of C3 softs.
In addition, drivers will rely on six sets of intermediates and three sets of full wets in case of wet weather conditions.
So, here's a rundown on the tyre rules that will govern each session:
1. All compounds available for Friday's FP1 and Saturday's FP2
2. Only the soft tyre can be used in Friday's 60-minute qualifying session which will follow the same three-segment process as usual.
3. In Saturday's sprint qualifying, drivers will have a free choice of tyres with no obligatory pit stop. Classification will determine the grid for Sunday's race.
4. On race day, again, all drivers will have a free choice of tyres, but the mandatory stop to use two different compounds still applies.
"There are plenty of new things to look forward to during the Silverstone weekend," said Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola.
"First and foremost the introduction of sprint qualifying for the first of three races this year, which will completely alter the dynamic and rhythm of the weekend as well as having an important effect on how the tyres are used.
"The different ways in which the teams interpret these new regulations and make the most of them is going to be fascinating to watch.
"We're also introducing the new construction of rear tyre that was tested successfully in Austria with positive feedback.
"As for Silverstone itself, it remains one of the biggest test of the year for tyres thanks to all its fast corners, meaning that some degree of tyre management is always essential.
"Another key factor is of course the British weather, which is famously variable at this time of year."
First and foremost, Pirelli will officially roll out its new rear tyre that was sampled by teams in Austria.
The structural change, brought about by the failures suffered by Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll last month in Baku, has led to a more robust and durable tyre that will be used for the remainder of the season.
In terms of compounds, the Italian manufacturer has nominated the same rubber as last year's British Grand Prix: the C1 hard, C2 medium and C3 soft, or the hardest compounds in Pirelli's range due the high energy demands of Silverstone Circuit.
However, allocations have been tweaked, considering the inclusion of sprint qualifying. There will be 12 sets of slicks per driver (instead of 13): two sets of C1 hards, four sets C2 mediums, and six sets of C3 softs.
In addition, drivers will rely on six sets of intermediates and three sets of full wets in case of wet weather conditions.
So, here's a rundown on the tyre rules that will govern each session:
1. All compounds available for Friday's FP1 and Saturday's FP2
2. Only the soft tyre can be used in Friday's 60-minute qualifying session which will follow the same three-segment process as usual.
3. In Saturday's sprint qualifying, drivers will have a free choice of tyres with no obligatory pit stop. Classification will determine the grid for Sunday's race.
4. On race day, again, all drivers will have a free choice of tyres, but the mandatory stop to use two different compounds still applies.
"There are plenty of new things to look forward to during the Silverstone weekend," said Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola.
"First and foremost the introduction of sprint qualifying for the first of three races this year, which will completely alter the dynamic and rhythm of the weekend as well as having an important effect on how the tyres are used.
"The different ways in which the teams interpret these new regulations and make the most of them is going to be fascinating to watch.
"We're also introducing the new construction of rear tyre that was tested successfully in Austria with positive feedback.
"As for Silverstone itself, it remains one of the biggest test of the year for tyres thanks to all its fast corners, meaning that some degree of tyre management is always essential.
"Another key factor is of course the British weather, which is famously variable at this time of year."
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...-unveiled-for-the.2PKkkKeoTPmPKauEztKuu0.html
How the new cars will look.
How the new cars will look.
I am not sure has yet 
It's a dazzle car!
I'm guessing the big teams cars will look nothing like this one they add they're own touches to it
Any sense of dimensions, particularly width, compared to today's cars? The rear wing looks far simpler, hopefully to aid following?
Certainly sounds promising on the rear wing
Nice comparison to 2021 car here
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...1-and-2022-f1-car.4xYDhtOjDee4cEQ3P4RsK9.html
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...1-and-2022-f1-car.4xYDhtOjDee4cEQ3P4RsK9.html
Sprint racing sounds a conplete waste of time. Who is going to take risks knowing that one cockup will see their sunday GP ruined?
You know once the likes of newey got a hold of the regulations he has ideas of how to slow the car behind down, but if it does work out to be a great thing should DRS be scrapped for natural racing
DRS should be scrapped anyway.
I quite like the look of the 2022 car after watching a few vids.
Those rain flap will not be much use in the rain and Jenson is right that front wind will not be changed by 2 very quick.
It probably will be if as the models suggest that there is only a 4% downforce loss when within 0.3 seconds of the car infront, unlike the 35% that happens currently.
RB seem to be throwing alot of resources into this seasons championship. Win the constructors and their wind tunnel time will be the lowest on the grid next season. Be interesting to see if next years RB is compromised by RB going all out this season.
yeah I had forgot about the wind tunnel time.
Maybe it could affect them, just adds to my theory that Mercedes have already written off this season and throwing all in to next.
Being behind RB , you would think Toto wold be pretty disappointed, but he seems to look OK with it.
Or maybe I am just seeing things that are not there
Be interesting to see how they implement DRS as obviously the rear wing is just two fixed elements on that model with no end plates. I'm guessing the top rear wing element will have a flap but it's not immediately obvious.
British GP FP1
Max is killing FP1, 0.7 ahead of Lewis and 0.9 ahead of Bottas all 3 on softs
Norris is 2nd 0.7 just ahead of Lewis on the mediums.
Norris is 2nd 0.7 just ahead of Lewis on the mediums.
Yeah looks like the game is up, Red Bill just miles in front again.
cars go into parc ferme now
Quite something that, after just 60 minutes of running on a dry weekend, they won't be able to touch the cars again before qualifying
Quite something that, after just 60 minutes of running on a dry weekend, they won't be able to touch the cars again before qualifying
FP 1 is not normally somewhere you see fast times, but this one is different.
60m FP and then qualifying is crazy.
Top six from Practice One
1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull, 1:27.035
2) Lando Norris, McLaren, +0.779
3) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, +0.780
4) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, +0.793
5) Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes, +0.862
6) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari,+0.888
all on soft apart from Lando !
1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull, 1:27.035
2) Lando Norris, McLaren, +0.779
3) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, +0.780
4) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, +0.793
5) Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes, +0.862
6) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari,+0.888
all on soft apart from Lando !
So much for the Mercedes upgrade, Max looks even further ahead, mind you FP1 only, qualifying might be different, they could be holding something back.