Official 2012 Formula 1 Season Discussion
#1201
I said vettel's car not webber's. If you think that vettel and webber got equal treatment and equal equipment you're either naive or an idiot. They work the same way at red bull as anywhere else. Driver 2 is the guineapig, gets used alternators (and front wings) if there's only 1 new one, gets team orders and less favorable pitstop strategy if it clashes with driver 1. The car gets even built towards driver 1's preferences to begin with.
Now, If they didn't bring enough parts to the race, I can see that happening. But, they wouldn't make a practice of it.
#1202
Pick some great years, lets have a look? Whan was the last time 7 drivers won 7 different races to start the season, when did the WDC not become apparent until the last 4-5 races? This season was spectacular.
You are right RBR does not want Mark to win races of finish in the top, the WCC means nothing to them.
While I post my Ferrari FIA jokes tongue in cheek, I suspect you really believe all the conspiracy theories.
Marks car is as fast as Sebs, there are many Qualifying sessions where Mark is only hundredths slower and in some instances a tad faster. Both cars are stellar, both drivers, in the race, are not.
#1203
European livin n ohio
I have to disagree. These teams want to win points and the Manufacturer's Championship. They can't afford to give the #2 driver inferior equipment on purpose. And, they have a budget where they don't need to. The alternator was likely tested on some sort of alternator dyno built specifically to test them under race conditions. The wings were extensively tested in their wind tunnel and they were certain that they were superior, to the existing unit, before they were put on the car.
Now, If they didn't bring enough parts to the race, I can see that happening. But, they wouldn't make a practice of it.
Now, If they didn't bring enough parts to the race, I can see that happening. But, they wouldn't make a practice of it.
Ferrari has done it all season. They used Massa to test out new parts. If they worked they were on alonso's car the race after.
Mark had 4 DNF because of the alternator. Sebastian had 2. You really think (if they had to) they wouldn't give Sebastian a new one and put Sebastian's old one on Mark's car? The whole season they were struggling with it because there weren't enough to go around (plenty of articles about it) of the new ones.
#1204
European livin n ohio
What years were the golden years then, lets look at the race results. I used to spout off about how awesome the 80's were, barely remembering them, then looked at the race results, the same 3 or 4 drivers win, so many DNF's through the field, and you think the back markers are slow this year? They were being lapped 5-7X over in races in the 80's.
Pick some great years, lets have a look? Whan was the last time 7 drivers won 7 different races to start the season, when did the WDC not become apparent until the last 4-5 races? This season was spectacular.
You are right RBR does not want Mark to win races of finish in the top, the WCC means nothing to them.
While I post my Ferrari FIA jokes tongue in cheek, I suspect you really believe all the conspiracy theories.
Marks car is as fast as Sebs, there are many Qualifying sessions where Mark is only hundredths slower and in some instances a tad faster. Both cars are stellar, both drivers, in the race, are not.
Pick some great years, lets have a look? Whan was the last time 7 drivers won 7 different races to start the season, when did the WDC not become apparent until the last 4-5 races? This season was spectacular.
You are right RBR does not want Mark to win races of finish in the top, the WCC means nothing to them.
While I post my Ferrari FIA jokes tongue in cheek, I suspect you really believe all the conspiracy theories.
Marks car is as fast as Sebs, there are many Qualifying sessions where Mark is only hundredths slower and in some instances a tad faster. Both cars are stellar, both drivers, in the race, are not.
#1205
European livin n ohio
What years were the golden years then, lets look at the race results. I used to spout off about how awesome the 80's were, barely remembering them, then looked at the race results, the same 3 or 4 drivers win, so many DNF's through the field, and you think the back markers are slow this year? They were being lapped 5-7X over in races in the 80's.
Pick some great years, lets have a look? Whan was the last time 7 drivers won 7 different races to start the season, when did the WDC not become apparent until the last 4-5 races? This season was spectacular.
You are right RBR does not want Mark to win races of finish in the top, the WCC means nothing to them.
While I post my Ferrari FIA jokes tongue in cheek, I suspect you really believe all the conspiracy theories.
Marks car is as fast as Sebs, there are many Qualifying sessions where Mark is only hundredths slower and in some instances a tad faster. Both cars are stellar, both drivers, in the race, are not.
Pick some great years, lets have a look? Whan was the last time 7 drivers won 7 different races to start the season, when did the WDC not become apparent until the last 4-5 races? This season was spectacular.
You are right RBR does not want Mark to win races of finish in the top, the WCC means nothing to them.
While I post my Ferrari FIA jokes tongue in cheek, I suspect you really believe all the conspiracy theories.
Marks car is as fast as Sebs, there are many Qualifying sessions where Mark is only hundredths slower and in some instances a tad faster. Both cars are stellar, both drivers, in the race, are not.
#1206
Sorry, this last season is one for the books, it will be looked back at as one of the best ever.
pls stahp already.
#1207
Blazen - it is too bad you live in Ohio, if you were closer I would be down for some beers over a race next season, your passion for the sport is evident. I respect that. Even if we root for opposing teams.
#1208
European livin n ohio
Actually I'd like that too. Would be fun maybe in Montreal coming race
#1209
European livin n ohio
OK so that is the WDC between 2 drivers that battled all season. 7 races 7 different winners o start the season, most every car finishing on the lead lap, very little attrition during the race in some races everyone finished. Wildly varying podiums all season long.
Sorry, this last season is one for the books, it will be looked back at as one of the best ever.
Sorry, this last season is one for the books, it will be looked back at as one of the best ever.
I actually miss engines blowing up in a cloud of smoke and pistons lol. Damn things are too reliable now.
#1210
If I decide to go in 2013 I will let you know.
When I get to a pub do I look for the guy wearing the tinfoil hat?
#1211
European livin n ohio
I went in 2011 and I am still soaked from that. I did get to meet Will Buxton for beers with a small crowd of about 250 other fans in a little pub Saturday night.
If I decide to go in 2013 I will let you know.
When I get to a pub do I look for the guy wearing the tinfoil hat?
If I decide to go in 2013 I will let you know.
When I get to a pub do I look for the guy wearing the tinfoil hat?
#1213
European livin n ohio
That's 35-40 hours lol! They probably will do a rerun once a week till March. All but the main presenter go over to the new channel. I forgot his name. He's the only American lol!
#1215
Yes, one race in the wet. Schumacher won a championship in a benetton.
Btw, Kamui support page: KAMUI SUPPORT Make a donation, i want to see him in f1 next year! **** Petrov, karthikeyan, Senna etc.
Btw, Kamui support page: KAMUI SUPPORT Make a donation, i want to see him in f1 next year! **** Petrov, karthikeyan, Senna etc.
#1216
European livin n ohio
I fear it's done for Kobayashi. I loved watching him race but he got his *** kicked by Perez. He was the more experienced one. He got a podium in Japan and I think that'll be the highlight of his F1 career. There are only a few seats left and plenty of drivers. I don't see it happening. I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am. I don't think we'll see HRT again next year either.
#1218
European livin n ohio
That's it. And more barrett Jackson coverage. Like I'm not jealous enough that i can't afford any of that lol!
Last edited by blazenblue63; 11-27-2012 at 09:57 AM.
#1219
Bribery scandal could end Ecclestone's reign in F1 - Autoweek
This is good and bad. Good in that we will be rid of Bernie. Bad in that he doesn't have a succession plan implemented, in spite of these charges and his age (82).
This is good and bad. Good in that we will be rid of Bernie. Bad in that he doesn't have a succession plan implemented, in spite of these charges and his age (82).
#1220
European livin n ohio
Bribery scandal could end Ecclestone's reign in F1 - Autoweek
This is good and bad. Good in that we will be rid of Bernie. Bad in that he doesn't have a succession plan implemented, in spite of these charges and his age (82).
This is good and bad. Good in that we will be rid of Bernie. Bad in that he doesn't have a succession plan implemented, in spite of these charges and his age (82).
#1221
It's confirmed that Vettel overtook the Indian under actual yellow flags.
Ferrari has time 'till this Friday to make an inquiry to the FIA on why they didn't handle him a penalty.
I think that it's possible that they just overlooked it, since the pack was crashing, spinning and fighting... a backrunner might not get the deserved attention.
Now the question is.. will Ferrari act? A 20 seconds post race penalty would result in Alonso winning the championship...
Ferrari has time 'till this Friday to make an inquiry to the FIA on why they didn't handle him a penalty.
I think that it's possible that they just overlooked it, since the pack was crashing, spinning and fighting... a backrunner might not get the deserved attention.
Now the question is.. will Ferrari act? A 20 seconds post race penalty would result in Alonso winning the championship...
#1222
European livin n ohio
It's confirmed that Vettel overtook the Indian under actual yellow flags.
Ferrari has time 'till this Friday to make an inquiry to the FIA on why they didn't handle him a penalty.
I think that it's possible that they just overlooked it, since the pack was crashing, spinning and fighting... a backrunner might not get the deserved attention.
Now the question is.. will Ferrari act? A 20 seconds post race penalty would result in Alonso winning the championship...
Ferrari has time 'till this Friday to make an inquiry to the FIA on why they didn't handle him a penalty.
I think that it's possible that they just overlooked it, since the pack was crashing, spinning and fighting... a backrunner might not get the deserved attention.
Now the question is.. will Ferrari act? A 20 seconds post race penalty would result in Alonso winning the championship...
#1223
They are the sole holders of any jurisdiction on the matter.
The least they could do is tell why they didn't handle the penalty. The most they could do is handle a 20' post race penalty.
The problem is that, by either just negating or admitting that Vettel overtook under yellows without handing him a penalty would lose the FIA a lot of credibility.
The least they could do is tell why they didn't handle the penalty. The most they could do is handle a 20' post race penalty.
The problem is that, by either just negating or admitting that Vettel overtook under yellows without handing him a penalty would lose the FIA a lot of credibility.
#1225
It's confirmed that Vettel overtook the Indian under actual yellow flags.
Ferrari has time 'till this Friday to make an inquiry to the FIA on why they didn't handle him a penalty.
I think that it's possible that they just overlooked it, since the pack was crashing, spinning and fighting... a backrunner might not get the deserved attention.
Now the question is.. will Ferrari act? A 20 seconds post race penalty would result in Alonso winning the championship...
Ferrari has time 'till this Friday to make an inquiry to the FIA on why they didn't handle him a penalty.
I think that it's possible that they just overlooked it, since the pack was crashing, spinning and fighting... a backrunner might not get the deserved attention.
Now the question is.. will Ferrari act? A 20 seconds post race penalty would result in Alonso winning the championship...