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Lol at NASCAR being 6 years ahead of F1. That doesn't happen very often...
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
(Post 3789079)
Welcome to 5 years ago F1. Glad you could make it. :)
The likelihood that F1 will be broadcast in high definition next year has taken a backwards step. Bernie Ecclestone boosted the hopes of F1's global television audience in September when he indicated the sport will be moving to HD "probably next year". But in an interview with Christian Sylt and Caroline Reid, the F1 chief executive now insists he is "not sure" the 2011 feed will be broadcast in HD. One of the main problems, he indicated, is that high definition cameras are too big to be installed in the cars for the popular on-board footage. That would mean the F1 feed is "50 per cent HD and 50 per cent standard definition", the 80-year-old Briton is quoted by Germany's motorsport-total.com. Sylt and Reid hypothesise that Ecclestone's reluctance to embrace the new television technology could be related to the failure of his multi-channel digital feed for F1 in the 90s. |
Originally Posted by [c]K
(Post 3789420)
... ok ...
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
(Post 3789575)
They could have converted every other camera on the track. not to mention that the F1 racing teams are very very good at making stuff small and light. I'm sure they could have found someone to do it if they thought it was important.
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Pirelli exceeds drivers' expectations
Pirelli has exceeded expectations on its return to Formula 1 after 19 years away, according to many of the leading drivers who sampled the Italian company's rubber for the first time in Abu Dhabi. All 12 teams ran at Yas Marina today, the first time that Pirelli tyres have run on any car other that the Toyota TF109 test mule. With teams focusing on understanding the characteristics of the tyres and how they will change the aerodynamic and suspension requirements of their 2011 cars, most drivers were positive with their feedback. |
Originally Posted by alnielsen
(Post 3789667)
That's the problem. Uncle Bernie doesn't think it is important. He is still living in the 20th century. :p:
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Abu Dhabi Pirelli test
Massa tops first Pirelli test
Ferrari's Felipe Massa topped the timesheets at the opening Pirelli test day in Abu Dhabi, as all 12 Formula One teams got their first chance to try the new 2011 tyre. Alonso fastest in second Pirelli test Fernando Alonso showed no signs of a hangover following his agonising title loss last weekend, as he returned to action for the first time since Sunday's race to top the timings in testing. Pirelli: We're right on target Gary Paffett, McLaren, Abu Dhabi Pirelli testingPirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery has no doubts that the Italian tyre manufacturer will be ready for the start of next season after a successful first test of the 2011 development rubber. Michael Schumacher second fastest in Pirelli tyre test Michael Schumacher was second fastest on the final day of testing Formula 1's new Pirelli tyres in Abu Dhabi. After a poor 2010 season following his return to F1 with Mercedes, the former world champion was only 0.156 seconds slower than Ferrari's Fernando Alonso. |
Vettel dreaming of Ferrari and Mercedes
Sebastian Vettel has admitted he has dreamt of driving for Mercedes or Ferrari, but stressed his focus for 2011 is to defend his Formula One world championship with Red Bull. |
Vettel is the real deal. Although I don't like his attitude off the track, what he does on the track is magic. It is just a matter of time before he will drive for Ferrari. If the other teams want him to race for them, they will have to pay top dollar.
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While Mercedes isn't a contender at the moment, I believe that within 2 years they will be. Like Ferrari and McLaren, they could continually be one of the top teams as long as the company has the corporate will.
I foresee Red Bull losing it's way and becoming a B grade team again. It's fortunes will be determined by the energy drink market. |
The only thing I don't like about Vettel on the track is when he collided with Webber. Other than that, I think he is a phenomenal driver. He just needs to work on his attitude towards his fellow racers.
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
(Post 3791567)
While Mercedes isn't a contender at the moment, I believe that within 2 years they will be. Like Ferrari and McLaren, they could continually be one of the top teams as long as the company has the corporate will.
I foresee Red Bull losing it's way and becoming a B grade team again. It's fortunes will be determined by the energy drink market. |
Originally Posted by RWatters
(Post 3791879)
Disagree. I think they'll bail after a couple of years when they aren't winning and they've invested way too much money. They'll pull a Toyota. Mercedes that is.
Mercedes should stick to supply engines, they are way too corporate to manage a team. |
Do you like this track layout for the US gp?
http://www.formula1.com/assets/pdf/F...wElevation.pdf |
I didn't see any difference from the layout that was initially released 4 months ago. Has there been a change?
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I don't think so, i was just trying to start a debate :)
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Originally Posted by bse50
(Post 3792326)
I don't think so, i was just trying to start a debate :)
Road America is one of my closest tracks. The elevation changes there make a otherwise mostly boring track, with mostly right hand corners, into something interesting. The Austin track (I don't think it has an official name yet) should also be interesting with that climb, from the start, to turn 1. It will more so, than other tracks, require horsepower, rather than aero, to win the corner on the start. |
'Ferrari's mistake was using hard orders'
FIA President Jean Todt says Ferrari were not the only team to issue team orders this season, the only difference is that they were not subtle. Ferrari were slapped with a $100,000 fine for issuing team orders through a coded message in Germany, prompting Felipe Massa to move aside, handing his team-mate Fernando Alonso the victory. However, Todt is adamant Ferrari were not the only team issuing orders during the course of the Championship. "Team orders are banned since 2002, however I've asked myself: how many times have orders been issued in a 'soft' way since then?" the former Ferrari team boss told La Stampa. In the article, Todt says they need to look at ways of regulating how teams issue "soft" team orders. I say the ban is wrong. In some eyes, the competition suffers. But, you should know that it can happen and expect that it is a possibility. |
Originally Posted by bse50
(Post 3792295)
Do you like this track layout for the US gp?
http://www.formula1.com/assets/pdf/F...wElevation.pdf |
^^ I dunno...I kind of like 3 4 5...it's pretty much a straight, but with the way it moves around, I would think it would reward a stable car. Not to mention, I bet the cars would be hauling ass through that section, which would probably look pretty damn cool.
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So Valencia wanna get rid of it's GP ASAP, I'm kinda glad since it's been the most boring race of the last years, but a the same time the TV coverage was never up to the beauty of this circuit. Having been on this track (on foot and on a bicycle), it's really beautiful with the garages of Cup America on one side and the crazy huge beach on the other. But on TV you never see the sea, never see the port, barely ever see the beach and they'll only make a close up on the two gigantic flags before and after the GP. Valencia is a great city and the architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences is jaw droping, it really sucks the design of the track is flawed.
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This is what Ecclestone said about the attack on Button in Brazil.
"They look for victims, they look for anyone who looks like a soft touch and not too bright," said the Briton in Sao Paulo. "People who look a bit soft and simple, they will always have a go at." Ecclestone falls victim to mugging Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone suffered minor injuries after falling victim to a mugging outside his London home on Wednesday morning. The Sun newspaper reported that the 80-year-old was with his girlfriend Fabiana Flosi when he was punched and kicked by four attackers who stole watches and jewellery at around 10.30. "There can be little doubt this was a targeted robbery because of who Mr Ecclestone is," said a senior police source. "The muggers were callous and showed little regard for the victims. They need to be caught." Ecclestone was rushed straight to hospital afterwards and photographs of him returning to work on Thursday morning showed a red mark on his right hand. Ironically, Ecclestone brushed off an attempted armed mugging or kidnapping involving F1's reigning world champion Jenson Button at the Brazilian Grand Prix. "They look for victims, they look for anyone who looks like a soft touch and not too bright," said the Briton in Sao Paulo. "People who look a bit soft and simple, they will always have a go at." |
Dang Bse and Polo, when did you guys form E-thugs and harmony?
Vitaly Petrov has revealed that fans of Ferrari and Fernando Alonso littered his official Facebook page with insults and abuse. "Many people cursed me, saying I had blocked Alonso," admitted the Russian driver. Renault's Petrov played a pivotal role in the outcome of the 2010 world championship when points leader Alonso could not pass him during the Abu Dhabi finale earlier this month. After the race, Alonso waved angrily at the 26-year-old rookie, and he now tells Germany's Bild newspaper that many of the Spaniard's supporters were similarly abusive. But he insisted: "It's nonsense, I did nothing wrong. For 39 laps I was in front of him but no one told me on the radio that I was helping Sebastian be world champion. "Even if he had (passed), he also had to pass Rosberg. I drove my own race and Ferrari made a tactical error," added Petrov, who dismissed Alonso's post-race gesticulations as "bad manners". Alonso's failure to pass Petrov meant that Sebastian Vettel was able to close a big points margin to the Spaniard and secure the 2010 title. "He deserves it," Petrov said, referring to Vettel. "The newspapers said it was a miracle, but it was his hard work." Bild asked Petrov if the new world champion had congratulated him personally for his role in the title outcome. "He doesn't have my phone number," answered the Russian. "But I saw that he wrote on his website to his fans that he was grateful to me." Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11011252...#ixzz16cp9FnJd |
Originally Posted by alfy28
(Post 3798496)
Dang Bse and Polo, when did you guys form E-thugs and harmony?
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Where have you been alfy? :(
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Alonso.... is an ass.
Fernando Alonso admits that the comprehensive manner in which he beat team-mate Felipe Massa during the 2010 season is a sign of the good form he was in.
Alonso, the Championship runner-up, finished four places ahead of Massa in the Driver's standings, with a gap of 108 points separating the two. Alonso also out-qualified the Brazilian on 15 out of 19 occasions, achieved ten podium positions to Massa's five and won five races, a feat his team-mate wasn't able to achieve. "It's probably the biggest gap that I have ever had to a team-mate and that makes me happy because of the results that I've had over the past years," Alonso told Onda Cero radio station. "My level of driving is better than ever and I hope I can keep it up next year." Heading into the final race of the season as the Championship leader, it was obviously a great disappointment to Alonso that he was not able to claim his third World title. However, the 29-year-old insists he has put it behind him, instead focusing on the many positives from his first year with the Italian team. "Over the first few days you always think about the [final] race," he explained. "Then you start to focus on your next goal. In any case, the balance of my first year with Ferrari is unbeatable. "In 2009 I was on the podium once and Ferrari was only average with a car that was not too competitive. In 2010 we started pretty strongly in the first race, we won five grands prix and we scored a good amount of points. "Everything has gone better than expected in this great family that is Ferrari. It has been a wonderful year for me," he added. http://planetf1.com/news/3213/654553...point-of-pride btw, don't we need a new thread now? :D 2011 here we go! |
I will be living this open for a while for items related to the 2010 season. A new thread for 2011 discussion with be started today.
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Yes. Alonso is an Ass. We learned that in 2008 when he blew the Whistle on McLaren because Hamilton was doing better than he was.
I love how he put down the very team mate that handed him one of his wins. Alonso is a great driver but not a great sportsman. |
Alonso is an ass??? say it aint so. Someone please tell me this isnt true. If bse and Polo finds out, its going to be hell on earth.
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Banzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaai!
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Bse found out :P
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Ahahahahah!
Nando is just overconfident (or over frustrated). Poor boy! =) I like how he drives, not so much how he reacts to some interviews at times. By mid season it looked like he changed but still... |
Guys, what really happened to USF1? I was really hoping that they would make it. And if they don't, I would like to see Peter Windsor again back in the grid.
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There are links in the 2010 thread to an interview he gave to SpeedTV in regards to this. Maybe a search for the term Windsor in the General Automotive section will turn up something. His reputation is gone in F1, whether it is deserved or not. I don't think you will be seeing much of him. Cheater's, Lier's and Thief's have a better chance of being (and have been) accepted back than someone trying to start a U.S. based team.
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Flavio maybe? ;)
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
(Post 3803735)
Flavio maybe? ;)
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Webber raced with broken shoulder
Red Bull's Mark Webber was driving with a broken shoulder for the final four races of the season, it has emerged. The period coincides with a dip in form in which Webber lost his championship lead and then the title, which went to his team-mate Sebastian Vettel. The Australian has revealed the injury, sustained in a mountain bike accident, in his new book, which has just been published in Australia. Webber is refusing to blame the injury for his failure to win the title. He also kept it secret from his team boss Christian Horner, only telling his physio Roger Cleary and F1's chief medical officer Gary Hartstein. Webber sustained the injury after the Singapore Grand Prix. |
That's definitely not something that harms your driving :)
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Originally Posted by bse50
(Post 3808186)
That's definitely not something that harms your driving :)
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