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F1 2011
Jan 31, 2011 22:56:55 GMT 1
Post by timsmini on Jan 31, 2011 22:56:55 GMT 1
How do you think this seasons going to pan out   What do you think of the new cars Ferrari  Mercedes  Team Lotus Renault  Group Lotus Renault  Sauber  |
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F1 2011
Jan 31, 2011 23:02:59 GMT 1
Post by coedy on Jan 31, 2011 23:02:59 GMT 1
What are the rule changes this year? F-ducts gone? is that battery thing back? (looks like a battery on the in car overlay...kinetic something something?)
I know they are limited to the smaller engine sizes this year... so should be as interesting as last year got.. I hope...
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Post by timsmini on Feb 1, 2011 0:25:55 GMT 1
1.6litre Turbo
movable rear wing
static front wing
KERS
Shark fin shortened
No F-Duct
No Double Defuser
no flexible wings
solid mounted undertray
cars must have inboard mirrors
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Post by Ainsley on Feb 1, 2011 0:50:57 GMT 1
1.6? Are you serious? they are going backwards not forwards with all these rule changes.. seems funny how mercs and Ferrari are going to race with such a small engine though thought they were all about the big engines and the v engines  . |
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Post by timsmini on Feb 1, 2011 1:07:40 GMT 1
in the old turbo era they where 1.4litre putting out over 1000bhp
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Post by jackdaw on Feb 1, 2011 8:57:20 GMT 1
That Group Lotus looks amazing  with the Retro JPS paint job Hope they do well this season. Would like to see JB back on top and to see "Hamburgler" wreck every car he ever sits in!!!!!!!  ;D |
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Post by Ainsley on Feb 1, 2011 13:13:42 GMT 1
But back in the old era wasn't it no holes barred sort of action? the engines sizes are in comparison to formula Renault now ain't they? don't get me wrong I'm going to watch what I can off it but it would be nice to hear the V10's or 8's again.
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Post by timsmini on Feb 1, 2011 14:46:59 GMT 1
Completely agree big engines big tyres and less downforce is the way to go
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Post by jackdaw on Feb 1, 2011 19:11:16 GMT 1
;D ;D ;D Even better when they caught fire at the same time !!!!! |
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Post by timsmini on Feb 2, 2011 20:27:10 GMT 1
Vettel quickest in first test in Valencia today
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Post by cbrown on Feb 2, 2011 20:28:03 GMT 1
The problem is with F1 is the lack of overtacking making it boring. Weve all been saying it for years and i know the continously change the rules to try and imporve it. But is small engines, huuuuge downforce and no re-fuelling really the way to go? um..........................NO! Its sad that im gonna have to pray for rain just to make it worth watching!
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Post by coedy on Feb 2, 2011 21:30:16 GMT 1
Think it went a bit group B rally... They saw how huge power, overtaking, and driver determination went and since then they've slowly been dialling it back...
Monaco is always a fantastic watch though... ;D
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Post by rhid_93 on Feb 2, 2011 21:31:40 GMT 1
rally beats f1 everytime!
i shall be watching this season thoo dw;)
im not like the smaller engines tho
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Post by coedy on Feb 6, 2011 15:27:20 GMT 1
Latest updates: Mclaren car has been shown off finally:  (Its ugly... Look at those side pods... =/) And Kubica (Renault) involved in a pretty hefty rally accident... |
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Post by timsmini on Feb 6, 2011 18:31:27 GMT 1
I don't understand why the team let him go out on a rally stage this close to the beginning of the season.
The Mclaren looks nice though
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Post by coedy on Feb 6, 2011 19:23:45 GMT 1
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Post by jb on Feb 6, 2011 19:58:15 GMT 1
They aren't using the 1.6 turbos this year.
The major changes this year are the reintroduction of KERS, banning of the f-duct, movable rear wing.
2012 sees the return of ground effects and 1.6 turbos.
Don't know why people think the 1.6 turbos will be worse. I highly doubt there will be much if any power loss. They are talking of aiming for 750bhp from them.
What we need is worse brakes, so drivers can overtake. and less dirty air being passed over the cars.
The McLaren and the Renault look to be the most innovative so far.
With the Pirellis reported to have a high degradation rate I personally think the season looks promising for Button, which should please some people here.
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Post by timsmini on Feb 7, 2011 18:51:15 GMT 1
Senna chosen to sub for kubica for first few races of the season
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Post by jb on Feb 7, 2011 20:10:14 GMT 1
Is that official? I know he was first in the lineup of their 5 (ridiculous), or something, reserve drivers - but with Kubica looking to be out of the sport for awhile they might want to look elsewhere.
I'd be trying to get someone from another team or something. Heidfeld or someone like that.
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Post by timsmini on Feb 7, 2011 20:18:17 GMT 1
According to Autosport Senna got the drive,
Update on Kubica is he is sitting up in bed talking to family and friends and he has got some movement in his hand
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