Prince Buaben Posted December 29, 2014 Going to be an interesting season. The team mate relationship at Mercedes. The second season of the new regulations and how much closer will everyone be to Mercedes?* Vettel now in a Prancing horse instead of a Red Bull and Alsons taking care of some unfinihsed business at McLaren Toro Rosso drivers are 17 and 20. Honda re-entering the sport. One of the biggest calenders ever And No Double Points at the last race. Drivers Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton & Nico Rosberg Red Bull: Daniel Riccardo and Daniel Kvyat Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Riakkonien McLaren: Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso Williams: Valtarri Bottas and Felipe Massa Force India: Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenburg Sauber: Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr Toro Rosso: Max Verstappen & Carlo Sainz Jr Lotus: Roman Grojsean & Pastor Maldonado Caterham: Unnamed Manor: Unnamed 2015 Calender Australian Grand Prix Melbourne, 13-15 March Malaysian Grand Prix Kuala Lumpur, 27-29 March Chinese Grand Prix Shanghai, 10-12 April Bahrain Grand Prix Sakhir, 17-19 April Korean Grand Prix (TBC), 1-3 May Spanish Grand Prix Barcelona, 8-10 May Monaco Grand Prix Monte Carlo, 22-24 May Canadian Grand Prix Montreal, 5-7 June Austrian Grand Prix Spielberg, 19-21 June British Grand Prix Silverstone, 3-5 July German Grand PrixTBC, 17-19 July** Hungarian Grand Prix Budapest, 24-26 July Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps, 21-23 August Italian Grand Prix Monza, 4-6 September Singapore Grand Prix Singapore, 18-20 September Japanese Grand Prix Suzuka, 25-27 September Russian Grand Prix Sochi, 9-11 October United States Grand Prix Austin, 23-25 October Mexican Grand Prix Mexico City, 30 October - 1 November Brazilian Grand Prix Sao Paulo, 13-15 November Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Yas Marina, 27-29 November *Although there are still changes in the rules. ** Should be the nurburgring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_jambo Posted December 29, 2014 How much does the government of Venezuela pay Lotus... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted December 29, 2014 How much does the government of Venezuela pay Lotus... ?45m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milky_26 Posted December 29, 2014 Honda reentering is the one thing I am looking forward to see. Also if red bull get their act together Riccardo could be a contender for the title Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angry Haggis Posted December 29, 2014 Cant see past another Mercedes Team win and either Hamilton/Rosberg for title. Probably Hamilton as he seems to be faster come race day. Would not write off McLaren/Honda/Alonso but as its the first season back in the sport I think they will not be ahead of Mercedes or even quite matching on pace. My outside bet would be Ricardo at Red Bull - currently 14/1 on Paddy Power: L Hamilton 4/6 N Rosberg 2/1 F Alonso 10/1 D Ricardo 14/1 S Vettel 18/1 J Button 20/1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooperstar Posted December 29, 2014 F1 is boring. Fastest car qualifies near front of grid. Gets to front of race early on and then eases to victory. Scrap qualifying and rotate the grid each race, that's my suggestion for making it more exciting, none of this double points malarkey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaka Demus & pliers Posted December 29, 2014 F1 is boring. Fastest car qualifies near front of grid. Gets to front of race early on and then eases to victory. Scrap qualifying and rotate the grid each race, that's my suggestion for making it more exciting, none of this double points malarkey. Would certainly make for interesting viewing when the grid was facing the pitwall or the grandstand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingantti1874 Posted December 29, 2014 Lot of sources saying Mercedes have found another 80+ hp.., it will be Hamilton vs rosberg again, hopefully mclaren with Honda and more importantly Peter prodromu will get close.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted December 29, 2014 Ricciardo must be worth a wee each way bet. Unless Red Bull are about to start the slide down the rankings the way Williams did, from unbeatable cars with every innovation to mid table thinking about past glories with the occasional good result. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingantti1874 Posted December 30, 2014 Ricciardo must be worth a wee each way bet. Unless Red Bull are about to start the slide down the rankings the way Williams did, from unbeatable cars with every innovation to mid table thinking about past glories with the occasional good result. He's a good bet to finish 3rd IMO, but RBR could struggle, ranault engine, newey off building boats, prodromu gone to mclaren... They can't win it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blair835 Posted December 30, 2014 as has been said f1 is boring! the cars almost drive themselves. best racing to watch is grass roots racing like what i take part in!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pans Jambo Posted December 30, 2014 I thought there was talk of another race in the USA at New Jersey with part of the track going through a tunnel & a small part of the circuit in Manhattan NYC. What happened to that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingantti1874 Posted January 1, 2015 as has been said f1 is boring! the cars almost drive themselves. best racing to watch is grass roots racing like what i take part in!! Lots and lots of people don't find it boring, and to say the cars drive themselves is nonsense.. Especially last season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jambo1185 Posted January 1, 2015 I miss Minardi. And Barrichello. I used to be a huge F1 fan getting uo at all hours as a kid to watch the faraway races, but I just can't get into it these days. Especially not since coverage moved. Going to Spa was definitely one of the greatest experiences of my life and I would encourage everyone to make a race at some point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 5, 2015 McLaren not going to be silver anymore as due to the link with colour and Mercedes. Red and White? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Currahee! Posted January 5, 2015 McLaren not going to be silver anymore as due to the link with colour and Mercedes. Red and White? Back to the 80's look although that was down to Marlboro? What's Hondas colours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 5, 2015 They were White last time they were in F1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Currahee! Posted January 5, 2015 They were White last time they were in F1 With Braun? Not the best livery was it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) With Braun? Not the best livery was it? Nah Braun were Mercedes enginers. Hondas last season they had some earth design but prior to that they had Edited January 5, 2015 by Prince Buaben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 5, 2015 Looks as if Honda are to be excluded from the engine unfreeze http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/12479/9632985/honda-to-be-excluded-from-2015-engine-development-unfreeze Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milky_26 Posted January 6, 2015 Korea dropped from next seasons calendar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flux Posted January 10, 2015 2015 CAR LAUNCHES January 21: Force IndiaJanuary 29: McLaren-HondaJanuary 30: Ferrari Not long to go... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 15, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/30826192 German GP to be at Hockenheim instead of Nurburgring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H2 Posted January 16, 2015 F1 is a fascinating and exciting sport with so much going on all the time, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted January 18, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/30860212 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 19, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/30881741 Maurissa/Manor could be on the grid yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flux Posted January 20, 2015 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/01/20/williams-fw37-first-2015-f1-car-pictured/? The new Williams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam11 Posted January 21, 2015 New Force India revealed today. Unable to post a pic though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 25, 2015 New Force India revealed today. Unable to post a pic though Its still the 2014 car with a new livery and a 2015 nose. There new car isnt being revealed until the 2nd test. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam11 Posted January 29, 2015 New Ferrari launched tomorrow. A little disappointed McLaren didn't go for white and red Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingantti1874 Posted January 29, 2015 New Ferrari launched tomorrow. A little disappointed McLaren didn't go for white and red m Mclaren car looks great, very tight but I thought they go retro with the livery also Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gorgie_Rules Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Some nice looking cars so far. Off to Melbourne this year for the start of the season. Cant see past Lewis again for the title, reliability aside he thrashed Nico last year (despite Sky trying to make it sound a contest) Would love to see the Mclarens come into play Edited January 30, 2015 by Gorgie_Rules Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 30, 2015 Livery can change. They havent got a title sponsor yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted January 30, 2015 New Sauber launched. It's very blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 30, 2015 New Sauber launched. It's very blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 30, 2015 Reckon it will be red.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 30, 2015 Reckon it will be red.... knew it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted February 1, 2015 Red Bull running an interesting testing livery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam11 Posted February 1, 2015 Red Bull running an interesting testing livery Maybe not the best of angles with that photo, but that livery is the best yet. Stunning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingantti1874 Posted February 1, 2015 Maybe not the best of angles with that photo, but that livery is the best yet. Stunning. It's only a testing livery... But I agree it's cool Mclaren the same (thankfully) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam11 Posted February 1, 2015 It's only a testing livery... But I agree it's cool Mclaren the same (thankfully) Shame its only temporary. Although I read that many car manufacturers have their road cars in a similar camouflage style livery when they are testing them. Would love them to keep it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted February 1, 2015 The biggest story from testing is the fact that straight out the box the Mercedes did the equivalent of 2 full grand prix in terms of laps run. Single fast laps don't really show if race pace is there yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted February 1, 2015 It's only a testing livery... But I agree it's cool Mclaren the same (thankfully) I'd prefer McLaren to move away from the Silver livery. Looks to close to Mercedes. McLaren orange or red and white would be quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted February 1, 2015 I'd prefer McLaren to move away from the Silver livery. Looks to close to Mercedes. McLaren orange or red and white would be quality. Thats what Honda have said aswell. So id imagine it may change Test 3/Melbourne. Thats why they moved to Silver back in 1997 as McLaren Mercedes(and West didnt want the Marlbough Red and White) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted February 4, 2015 Maurissa chances of racing next season have increased. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/31127165 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. T Posted February 6, 2015 Force India have now effectively ended any hopes of Marussia being able to race this year because they voted no to Marussia using last year's car. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/31158612 After all the huffing and puffing Force India did about the revenue distribution not being fair to the smaller teams, then they go stab Marussia in the back like that. Doesn't sit right with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted February 6, 2015 Force India have now effectively ended any hopes of Marussia being able to race this year because they voted no to Marussia using last year's car. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/31158612 After all the huffing and puffing Force India did about the revenue distribution not being fair to the smaller teams, then they go stab Marussia in the back like that. Doesn't sit right with me. Get an extra bit of money for them as they now get a share of Maurissas money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted March 3, 2015 Alsonso will miss the first race of the season Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
