I think people are goin a bit over the top, I don't kind it.
The F1 Thread 2012 Season
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I do, they look like my nose.
I'd actually thought that Lotus had done quite a good job of masking their broken nose after seeing their launch photos, but it turns out that wasn't really their new car, and they've got one of the worst noses of the bunch:
McClaren are the only ones not to have based their car on Weaste's face. So they'll either be the fastest or the slowest car on the grid, non?
Testing this morning, first two pictures of the Mclaren ready to go out
Who's doing this test, Button?
Yep button is in the car for McLaren, Webber in the red bull, Massa in the Ferrari. Mercedes are using the 2011 car as the 2012 car is still not ready. A lot of talk about this "vent" on the nose of the red bull.
Every team apart from Marussia (formerly Virgin) are testing today most of them are on a 4 day plan however HRT are only doing 2 days
Every team apart from Marussia (formerly Virgin) are testing today most of them are on a 4 day plan however HRT are only doing 2 days
So all the cars have that dip in their nose except McClaren?
Yes.
The McLaren is certainly a good looking race car.
I thought it might just be the 2012 nose syndrome that made the McLaren look better but it holds up even matched against past contendors for me. It's a stunning looking car thats only real bad point is the exhaust exits but they are styled so well you hardly notice them.
I think its the best looking car we have had post-Brawn GP.
Already interesting to hear about the exhaust solutions the teams have come up with, the Ferrari poke job, the McLaren slit and Red Bull off throttle funny sound.
I think its the best looking car we have had post-Brawn GP.
Already interesting to hear about the exhaust solutions the teams have come up with, the Ferrari poke job, the McLaren slit and Red Bull off throttle funny sound.
Would not mind seeing pre-season testing on TV , maybe something Sky could look at for next season.
BBC Sport - Ecclestone backs Bahrain GP to go ahead despite violent clashes
Really really dont think we should be going to Bahrain this year in F1. Clearly still pretty tense out there
Really really dont think we should be going to Bahrain this year in F1. Clearly still pretty tense out there
It will probably go up to near the race before they decide, wouldn't suprise me if the teams boycott it.
I just think it would be wrong to have drivers on the podium celebrating with champagne given all the tension and violence in the region.
I agree , if it goes ahead you just know somebody is going to do something.
Can you just imagine the carnage if somebody go on the track at the first corner.
Pirelli has announced its tyre allocations for the first three rounds of the new season, which kicks off in Australia next month.
The Italian tyre manufacturer is introducing a revised range of compounds for 2012, with only the super-soft surviving in its 2011 form from the end of last season.
All three of the new slick compounds will make an appearance across the opening trio of flyaway races, with the soft tyre to be the 'option' and the medium tyre the 'prime' at the season-opener in Australia and then also at the third round in China.
The Italian tyre manufacturer is introducing a revised range of compounds for 2012, with only the super-soft surviving in its 2011 form from the end of last season.
All three of the new slick compounds will make an appearance across the opening trio of flyaway races, with the soft tyre to be the 'option' and the medium tyre the 'prime' at the season-opener in Australia and then also at the third round in China.
They better have good tires this year, Pirelli.
nothing wrong with last years rubber.
So Trulli is gone, eh?
No Italian driver in F1 for the first time since '69, but even more sad; no more Trulli train
No Italian driver in F1 for the first time since '69, but even more sad; no more Trulli train
Pirelli have gone to a more stable compound. Last years tyre was far too inconsistent at tracks one tyre was fine, but at the next the same tyre was rubbish.
Apparently Michael has said it handles alot more like the bridgestones he raced from 02-04 grip and consistency wise. Obviously the life of the tyre is different, but you can actually run it flat out for longer periods of time without the fear of the massive drop off so quickly. The drop off is there, but comes more steadily.
I'm also really glad they've taken away the blown diffusers. It takes so much more skill away from driving then even TC did. Schumi is one example of a driver that use to have a bit of throttle during braking to control the car and you couldn't do that last year as the device wouldn't work.
Apparently Michael has said it handles alot more like the bridgestones he raced from 02-04 grip and consistency wise. Obviously the life of the tyre is different, but you can actually run it flat out for longer periods of time without the fear of the massive drop off so quickly. The drop off is there, but comes more steadily.
I'm also really glad they've taken away the blown diffusers. It takes so much more skill away from driving then even TC did. Schumi is one example of a driver that use to have a bit of throttle during braking to control the car and you couldn't do that last year as the device wouldn't work.
Quite sad that they've changed the tyres, it was always quite exciting knowing somebody was about to fall off the "cliff" e.g. Vettel in Monaco before the Red Flag. I thought Pirelli did a fantastic job last year.
As for Trulli, sad to see him go, he was damn near impossible to overtake when he was at Toyota, and was probably a better driver than the Lotus let him showcase. Gonna be weird having a F1 season without him and Barrichello (who has been testing for IndyCar if anybody cares).
As for Trulli, sad to see him go, he was damn near impossible to overtake when he was at Toyota, and was probably a better driver than the Lotus let him showcase. Gonna be weird having a F1 season without him and Barrichello (who has been testing for IndyCar if anybody cares).
I can't wait, i was bored of the nostalgic names as the back runners not offering much. Some new names now will come through & start to make a name for themselves.
I'd be all for scrapping the old drivers running around at the back if it meant that talented new drivers were coming through. However, what it actually results in is talentless pay drivers coming through because, as a random example, the Venezuelan government is sponsoring them, looking at nobody in particular. I'd much rather keep Trulli, Barichello and even Fisichella etc. rather than Pastor Maldonado and Petrov. The pay driver situation in itself is a bit of a worry to be honest, its getting ridiculous. And yes, I'm aware Schumi and Alonso started out as pay drivers
I don't know how legit this is but gives you an idea of why some teams opt for pay drivers
Serious scratch that guy brings.
Serious scratch that guy brings.
Daaaaaaaaaaaayum!
Meh, 80% of an Andy Carroll.
Jesus Christ, thats incredible. I'd even take Piquet for that
Jesus Christ, thats incredible. I'd even take Piquet for that
Bernie's a funny guy. Lewis had his worst season last year but still won as many races as Jenson IIRC.They both won 3 races but I don't think even the most ardent Hamilton fan would argue against the fact that Button outperformed him massively over the course of the season in 2011.
That doesn't make Bernie's suggestion that McLaren might get rid of him any less daft, though.
That doesn't make Bernie's suggestion that McLaren might get rid of him any less daft, though.
I never take anything Bernie says serious, the guy is a promoter.
Hamilton was poor last season without question, I think the change in management didn't help and whatever he was going on in his personal life too, no excuses and I think he knows that. I also believe out of the top drivers himself and Webber didn't adjust to the Pirelli's as well as the others.
I think that season might have done him some good though, being beaten by Button might have knocked him down a peg or two and make him knuckle down.
As always the car is key and for my own sanity I really hope the Red Bull is atleast beatable this year.
Hamilton was poor last season without question, I think the change in management didn't help and whatever he was going on in his personal life too, no excuses and I think he knows that. I also believe out of the top drivers himself and Webber didn't adjust to the Pirelli's as well as the others.
I think that season might have done him some good though, being beaten by Button might have knocked him down a peg or two and make him knuckle down.
As always the car is key and for my own sanity I really hope the Red Bull is atleast beatable this year.
Tend to agree with that.
I don't like the guy, at all, but I suspect him having been beaten by his team mate for the first time may bring back the real Hamilton. It'll be good for the sport to have him driving we know he can, I just hope Button can stay on top of him again.
I think that may have been a part of it last year too, the Red Bull was untouchable in the long run and his eye drifted far off the ball, particularly when his personal crap started mounting up.
Touch wood the McLaren looks decent thus far...
There maybe some truth in this story
There is only one team he would go go , Red Bull.
The question is would Vettel and Hamilton work together has a team , both would be challenging for the title , could you see either driver letting the other one pass for a win , I cant.
Hamilton would kick Vettel's arse.. McClaren have the two quickest drivest on the grid. There, I've said it! Now for the car..
Have to say, despite being a McLaren fan, if Red Bull are going to dominate I'd rather he go there and actually give Vettel some competition. Any more repeats of last season would numb my brain to beginning of the last decade levels.