rvrdgsfn Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 What if I told you in 2012 that Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado would be teammates?http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/12473/9048842/pastor-maldonado-will-join-lotus-in-2014-alongside-romain-grosjeanI'm gonna say skip & watch 0:25-0:43 on that In all honesty, I like that Roman has proved himself but I despise Pastor. He's such an average driver plus its no secret how much I can't stand pay drivers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Ladies & gentleman... I give you all the 2014 Formula 1 schedule...Mar 16 – Australia (Melbourne) Mar 30 – Malaysia (Sepang) Apr 6 – Bahrain (Sakhir) Apr 20 – China (Shanghai) May 11 – Spain (Barcelona) May 25 – Monaco (Monte Carlo) Jun 8 – Canada (Montreal) Jun 22 – Austria (Red Bull Ring) Jul 6 – Britain (Silverstone) Jul 20 – Germany (Hockenheim) Jul 27 – Hungary (Budapest) Aug 24 – Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps) Sep 7 – Italy (Monza) Sep 21 – Singapore (Street circuit) Oct 5 – Japan (Suzuka) Oct 12 – Russia (Sochi) Nov 2 – United States (Austin) Nov 9 – Brazil (Interlagos) Nov 23 – Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)Jersey, Korea, Mexico & India were dropped.There are also reports that Ferrari & Renault are already testing their new engines. Hulkenberg has already joined Force India & rumors are Perez isn't far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopernv Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Glad Korea is gone, what a horrid GP. I kind of liked India, the track wasn't so bad.Maldonado to Lotus is disappointing but I'm glad Hulk isn't there. Doubt Lotus has a repeat of this season with no money on the table. Can't wait for the new season to begin, hopefully I can make it out to Montreal this year.There was a YT video of Ferrari testing the V6 turbo in a LaFerrari at Monza I believe....let me see if I can find it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXNLQQC_AGUBest sounds come near the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Looks like we already have some of LeMans Prototypes out already... Here's the monster that everyone will be gunning for...We're waiting Porsche....EDITLast but not least, the V8 season is over in Australia & Whincup is the series champion, although an interesting tidbit is that the Captain might be rumored to field a V8 team.http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/motor-sport/nascar-and-indycar-giants-penske-racing-could-join-v8-supercars-field/story-fnii0isy-1226777461781In a bombshell that could tempt Australian NASCAR star Marcos Ambrose to quit America for a V8 homecoming, the president of the world famous Penske Racing had a series of secret meetings at the Sydney 500 on Friday after flying in from the teams 240,000 square foot race factory in Mooresville, USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marble21 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 So from next season onwards, the final race of the season will be worth double points in F1. Seems a desperate move in my eyes and will look all the more silly when Seb still clinches the title with several races to go.Also, drivers will be able to choose their car numbers too - similar to how it was pre-1996. #1 will be reserved for the world champion who has the option to keep his regular number or go for the #1. Choice of numbers will be undertaken in order of final standings from the previous season. The current system is that the cars are numbered in order of the constructors championship - except for #1 and #2 going to the team of the driver's world champion. UBI FIDES IBI LUX ET ROBUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ah that number rule is kind of neat @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 I for one am happy to see the number rule. Especially with the same rule as IndyCar, if you win the championship, you can have the choice of being #1. Its a better way to identify the driver. Most people remember Gilles Villeneuve #27 or Nigel Mansell's #5. Those stick out, I for one agree with this & welcome this decision...Also, no one is surprised that a certain champion hates the double points for the finale...http://grandprix247.com/2013/12/10/vettel-this-is-absurd-and-punishes-those-who-have-worked-hard-for-a-whole-season/“This is absurd and punishes those who have worked hard for a whole season,” Vettel told Bild. ”Imagine me, on the last Bundesliga [football] match there would suddenly double points.”Vettel added, ”I value the old traditions in Formula 1 and do not understand this new rule. Drivers, fans and experts are horrified.”Soon to be Das Wunderdad wouldn't like it, I could why Uncle Bernie wants to add excitement but seriously? One race?Last but not least, who thinks this last only 1 or 2 years?http://grandprix247.com/2013/12/10/fia-announces-new-attempt-to-cap-costs-in-f1-starting-in-2015/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marble21 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Also, no one is surprised that a certain champion hates the double points for the finale...Last but not least, who thinks this last only 1 or 2 years?I would happily walk into a betting shop tomorrow and put a week's wages on it not even being in force for the upcoming 2014 season. UBI FIDES IBI LUX ET ROBUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopernv Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 What's the weather like in Sochi in October? Don't think the track will be very hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMoon Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Should be interesting this year in IndyCar. Can't wait to see what Juan Pablo does. The guy should've never went to NASCAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Lots of news today....FIA seeking 12th F1 team for 2015http://www.racer.com/fia-seeking-12th-f1-team-for-2015/article/325287/The FIA has invited prospective new Formula 1 teams to express their interest in joining the category from 2015-'16 until the end of the 2020 season. This is effectively a repeat of the entry process that led to three new teams joining the grid in 2010 after a total of 15 applied.As the deadline for expressions of interest is only three weeks away, it suggests that there are some specific candidates in mind.*crosses fingers from the VW camp* but hey, I'll take BMW or Toyota in there... Or even a old one back cough cough *ford* cough cough....Checo is working for Force Indiahttp://grandprix247.com/2013/12/12/force-india-set-to-announce-hulkenbergs-2014-teammate-today/Mexican Sergio Perez will race for Force India next season, the British-based Formula 1 team announced on Thursday.Aero Kits finally confirmed for 2015 http://www.racer.com/chevrolet-and-honda-to-produce-indycar-aerokits-for-2015/article/325412/IndyCar announced Thursday that Chevrolet and Honda will provide distinct aerodynamic configurations for the Dallara DW12 chassis, beginning in 2015.As part of its long-range focus on innovation, IndyCar announced in June that aerodynamic bodywork "kits" would be introduced and utilized for all 2015 races and include separate specifications for superspeedways and road/street/short ovals."Aero kits will improve the diversity of the fan experience and renew technical engagement, while providing a controlled cost structure," said Derrick Walker, president of competition and operations for IndyCar.IndyCar says its program is intended to be relevant to short- and long-term design and development objectives of the global automotive industry and aligns with research and development in multiple technology sectors. Additionally, an entrant's aero kits will be aligned with its manufacturer, with the car incorporating the name given by the supplier.Beginning with 2016, additional engine manufacturers and/or third party vendors will be eligible to be an IndyCar-approved supplier. Correspondingly, Chevrolet and Honda will be able to upgrade their aero kits, which will be approved through homologation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 BUMP:WHAT?!?!?!??! http://jalopnik.com/le-mans-legend-allan-mcnish-is-done-racing-1484841711Unexpected news from the Le Mans world today: Allan McNish, former Toyota F1 driver and three time winner at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, has retired. Didn't see that one coming.McNish is a star pilot on the works Audi LMP1 team and there weren't really that many rumblings about him hanging up his overalls, so it is kind of a surprise.Ladies & Gentleman.... The most coveted seat in WEC is now up for grabs....Once again... Not shocked...http://grandprix247.com/2013/12/17/vw-audi-porsche-deny-f1-twelfth-team-reports/But Stefan Moser, VW’s communications boss, told Speed Week: “There are no plans for us to go into Formula 1.”Moser’s Audi counterpart, Jurgen Pippig, added that Audi is also content with its existing programmes, including Le Mans and DTM.It seems the Russians may be out of buying Sauber...http://grandprix247.com/2013/12/16/potential-buyers-visit-sauber-headquarters-in-hinwil/So what happened to the much-vaunted Russian rescue deal, where the Russian teen Sergey Sirotkin was set to be in the Swiss-made cockpit?According to the well-connected correspondent for the Swiss newspaper Blick, Roger Benoit, Sauber is now looking into working with a new group of investors.Reportedly, the unnamed group visited Sauber’s Hinwil factory last week.“They want to take over the team and install new management,” said Benoit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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