Tazio Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've just been looking at the changes in more detail. The new noses are about six inches off the tarmac. That should be fun the first time someone goes over a high kerb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I've just been looking at the changes in more detail. The new noses are about six inches off the tarmac. That should be fun the first time someone goes over a high kerb. Since the noses are so low to the ground what are the chances that if rear ended one car ends up on top of the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Since the noses are so low to the ground what are the chances that if rear ended one car ends up on top of the other? There was an article on the BBC with Adrian Newey saying that similar thoughts had crossed his mind aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 There was an article on the BBC with Adrian Newey saying that similar thoughts had crossed his mind aswell. No doubt there will be the odd Lotus rear ending somebody this season so we shall find out at some point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This is pretty sweet... http://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/car/f1-w05-360-video/ Interactive lap from Silverstone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Looking bad for the Renault team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I'm excited by the prospects this season has. Plenty things that could go wrong for every team, makes for great viewing IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Looking bad for the Renault team Apparently the engine's have to be finalised by the 28th. They've only got 1 week to get it sorted... or there goes Red Bull, Toro Rosso, Lotus and Caterham's season. Would not want to be a Renault engineer right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Apparently the engine's have to be finalised by the 28th. They've only got 1 week to get it sorted... or there goes Red Bull, Toro Rosso, Lotus and Caterham's season. Would not want to be a Renault engineer right now. They will get dispensation for reliability fixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 They will get dispensation for reliability fixes. Yes, but any reliability fixes have to be peer-reviewed by the other teams/engine manufacturers. Don't think Renault will be too keen to let their competitors have a look under the hood like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yes, but any reliability fixes have to be peer-reviewed by the other teams/engine manufacturers. Don't think Renault will be too keen to let their competitors have a look under the hood like that. They won't have a choice, they won't finish a race if they don't... That PU is a disaster, teams like cater ham are running 150bhp down... Looks like Mercedes v mclaren to me... Great stuff... Ferrari PU looks good also but they have yet to show their hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Merc have the best, most reliable power unit at the moment. I think McLaren have something special with their mushroom exhaust and whatever you want to call what they have at the rear. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Ferrari just seem to be quietly getting on with it with little going wrong. I've got a feeling they might be thinking (correctly IMO) that reliability will trump speed at the start of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Good footage of day 4 of testing. The cars sound very odd compared to the last few years. And you get a good look at the Ferrari after Kimi stuffs it in the wall. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNcZQpSmizs&feature=youtu.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I really like the sound, by all accounts not as loud but the turbo spooling is cracking, will be loud enough with 20 cars on track... Also like the way that downforce is significantly reduced and torque significantly up, Saw a great vid of the Ferrari and it looked like it was on ice, Kimi driving sideways... Probably won't last but should make for some early season entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Apparently Renault are asking for a 2 month extension to the engine deadline... and just the other day they were saying they were fine with it. Can't see the other teams agreeing to it. Why should they? Merc and Ferrari got their engines ready in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Apparently Renault are asking for a 2 month extension to the engine deadline... and just the other day they were saying they were fine with it. Can't see the other teams agreeing to it. Why should they? Merc and Ferrari got their engines ready in time. Spot on... Apparently they have been told to bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I see the predictor has started again. Are we doing it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:shitwine: Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I see the predictor has started again. Are we doing it again? I'm up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Up for the predictor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Skacel Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Made a league http://gppredictor.com/league/join/code/8eab863c9dd18847b3677cc808941650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Made a league http://gppredictor.c...3677cc808941650 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 im in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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My Left Nut Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 In! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swanson Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Signed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 What is the code for joining the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 What is the code for joining the league? 8eab863c9dd18847b3677cc808941650 It's at the end of the URL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Signed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Count me in again. Hopefully I'll remember to make my predictions on time this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Signed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rudi Skacel Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 first practise gets underway in just 4 hours. Might stay up and watch a little bit of it. Wont be like the normal practise sessions as teams will want to run as much as possible, especially Red Bull and Lotus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Skacel Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hamiltons car has stopped on track in the first 6 minutes. Good start for the favourite!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Skacel Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 You can hear the tyres squealing under braking if the driver locks up. Sounds quite incredible watching an F1 car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Rex Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Just signed up, mainly because towards the end of last season I got sick of sorting through a bunch of prediction league posts after every race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Anyone having a bet for World Champion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The first few races on the predictor are going to be a lottery I reckon. Good chance for someone to get lucky with a few wayward guesses and build up a lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The first few races on the predictor are going to be a lottery I reckon. Good chance for someone to get lucky with a few wayward guesses and build up a lead. Provided they don't get into a crash, I can't see past a Mercedes 1-2 in qualifying and race for the first few races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Anyone having a bet for World Champion? Rosberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The first few races on the predictor are going to be a lottery I reckon. Good chance for someone to get lucky with a few wayward guesses and build up a lead. That's pretty much my plan for the first race, apart from a Hamilton-Rosberg 1-2. Anyone having a bet for World Champion? Think Rosberg will win it for some reason. Hamilton will be big favourite I'd guess but think Rosberg being a bit of a safer driver might see him finish more races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Skacel Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 everyone done their predictions? Practise is at 5am or something stupid so tonight is last night for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:shitwine: Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Reckon Kimi could do it this year, but it sounds like Mercedes are ahead of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Done my predictions but I feel this one could be a lottery, just going for Mercedes power over the others for this one. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 i think the title will be between rosberg or my tip kimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swanson Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Reckon the start could be hilarious on Sunday. Apparently they are even trickier to get off the line and the Renault power units are the worst of the lot....if they make it to the grid that is. Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Renault to miraculously sort their problems out by the 2nd or 3rd race and vettel to win the title long before wee bernies double or triple points gimmick come into play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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