Formula 1 - 2010 Season

[DJ12]

Doesn't the engine cover poke out the back of the wing?

Anyway, I'm sure they asked the FIA numerous times so it's going to be a none starter.

I doubt it makes that much difference and teams have already tried to copy it, Ferrari have tried something similar (Prolonged engine cover) during the tests whether they did exactly what McLaren have done though is unclear.

 

[Bludd]

Thanks, Dave.

 

[Tahir2]

I have no TV... NOOooooooooo!

I just realised Formula 1 is on this coming Sunday.. help!

 

[Kaotik]

I have no TV... NOOooooooooo!

I just realised Formula 1 is on this coming Sunday.. help!

Don't worry, just watch it via BBC's streams, they work just fine and the quality is quite nice

 

[Bludd]

First race first race first race first race first race first race first race first race first race

 

[Tahir2]

Don't worry, just watch it via BBC's streams, they work just fine and the quality is quite nice

In my experience they are not anywhere near broadcast quality and had a tendency to freeze every few minutes - which may be ISP related.

There is only one thing for it - I will have to borrow a TV for someone or find somewhere they are going to be broadcasting it for members e.g. Rileys.

So.. people! Race predictions...

Here are mine:

Schumacher - Wins!
Button - 2nd
Alonso - 3rd
Vettel - 4th

Totally random... like.

 

[Bludd]

I cannot make a prediction. The McLaren looks fast, the Ferrari looks good on long runs but the Ferrari engine may be thirstier than any other engine in F1 so they have to lug around more fuel.

I have no idea, but I wish Alonso will do well. Maybe I'll make a prediction after practice on Friday.

 

[Smak]

New Cosworth F1 site launched....

http://www.cosworthformula1.com/

 

[Lightman]

Anyone near Torquay wants to join me watching F1 on 52''

PS. My prediction - at least 5 cars won't make it to the finish line
1st - Webber*
2nd - Massa*
3rd - Hamilton*

* I have a right to amend my predictions after Friday and Saturday Practise Sessions without any penalties

 

[zed]

Sorry I cant help myself, I had to laugh when I saw this photo

its kryton from red dwarf

 

[Davros]

Kryten!!! not Kryton

 

[Bludd]

Coulthard's jaw is more powerful than the main cannon on the Death Star.

 

[Silent_Buddha]

Sorry I cant help myself, I had to laugh when I saw this photo

its kryton from red dwarf

Looks more like the Preditor with its mouth closed.

Regards,
SB

 

[Dave Baumann]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81997

Seems like there is some element of driver interaction with the McLaren rear wing thing.

 

[Bludd]

If this knee-hole makes them unbeatable, the margins are too small.

 

[DJ12]

I think the best other teams can hope for is this being outlawed next year.

It might make a reasonable difference at the tracks with long straights, but they are few and far between so I don't think it's worth worrying about for Ferrari/Red Bull etc.

 

[Lightman]

It has started!

Interesting times after 1st practise.

 

[Davros]

1st practice
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00rr5s3/Formula_1_2010_The_Bahrain_Grand_Prix_Practice_One/

 

[Bludd]

Well, these sessions didn't really help in understanding the pecking order.

Roll on P3 and Q1-2-3!

 

[DJ12]

I think we learned that Force India Have a quick car with no fuel and an average one with fuel.

Wouldn't surprise me if they got a few poles this season.