Formula1 2013 thread

[busydude]

How the hell did Kimi manage to finish in points.

 

[boomhower]

The Mercedes tire test certainly is interesting. They can't keep the tires on the car, get invited to a special test where they get to run 1,000km for Pirelli and suddenly they are completely fine with tire wear. It will be interesting to see what the FIA does if anything. Easiest solution to me is to allow the other teams a 1,000km test of their choice rather than penalizing Mercedes.

All the red flags caused me to miss the end of the race, DVR ran out of recording time.

 

[busydude]

The Mercedes tire test certainly is interesting. They can't keep the tires on the car, get invited to a special test where they get to run 1,000km for Pirelli and suddenly they are completely fine with tire wear.

Well, they were strong last year at Monaco too. This track isn't severe on tires having low speed corners and very few traction depended zones. That is why even Caterhams and Williams were in the same pack and setting times closer to the leaders.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Glad to see Nico Rosberg win today! Great result for him.

 

[foghorn67]

Every time I get back into F1, the FIA does something this stupid.
"Hey, Pirelli wants us to do a test. "
" Sure. Go ahead. "
" We suck. We can't make decisions, we might penalize you because we are a bunch of old leathery hags that know nothing about racing. "

Fuck you, FIA.

I'm not even a fan of anyone in particular. I just want good racing with sensible rules.

 

[manimal]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/22675026

kimi showing some emotion...

 

[punjabiplaya]

How the hell did Kimi manage to finish in points.

Either it was his escorts:

Or watching his last two laps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxTgZzR2Tn0&feature=youtu.be

apparently Bottas let him by because of a misunderstanding on his radio thinking that Kimi was leading the race or something

 

[LTC8K6]

Another poster/t-shirt moment from Kimi.

 

[busydude]

F1 is returning this weekend after what it seems like an eternity.

The tire testing saga is still going on and no one can predict what the final verdict is going to be.

All times eastern.

Free Practice 1 - 10 AM FRI
Free Practice 2 - 2 PM FRI
Free Practice 3 - 10 AM SAT
Qualifying - 1 PM SAT
Race - 2 PM SUN

Live on NBC.

 

[punjabiplaya]

I love the Montreal track. Just a really good layout of everything I want to see.

Also, the Wall of Champions

 

[RockinZ28]

Yay, don't have to drag myself out of bed at 0450 to make a coffee before the quali/race this weekend.

 

[busydude]

Bottas is the surprise of this quali, but tomorrow is predicted to be dry so I guess we will see some action during the first half.

 

[punjabiplaya]

Bottas is the surprise of this quali, but tomorrow is predicted to be dry so I guess we will see some action during the first half.

Hopefully Lewis doesn't have to say "I just got passed by a Williams" again, lol.

 

[punjabiplaya]

The marshal that was run over died. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

The marshal that was run over died. Condolences to his family and friends.

If memory serves a marshal was killed at the Canadian GP about ten years ago when he was struck by a flying wheel from a crashed car. Wasn't that the last F1 marshal to die during a race?

 

[punjabiplaya]

If memory serves a marshal was killed at the Canadian GP about ten years ago when he was struck by a flying wheel from a crashed car. Wasn't that the last F1 marshal to die during a race?

yeah, 2001 iirc

 

[Topweasel]

If memory serves a marshal was killed at the Canadian GP about ten years ago when he was struck by a flying wheel from a crashed car. Wasn't that the last F1 marshal to die during a race?

I thought it was the Canadian GP as well. Turns out it was the 2001 Australian GP.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Australian_Grand_Prix

 

[The Boston Dangler]

the mercedes tribunal verdict is in:

mercedes have been found guilty and are to miss a Young Drivers Test - exactly the punishment they requested.

don't be too angry with merc, however. it's the fia that have been caught with its head up its ass again.

 

[busydude]

Pretty lame punishment. Feel bad for those youngsters who are going to miss out on the testing.

 

[punjabiplaya]

At least they weren't stupid enough to ban Pirelli from a race. 0 cars on the grid and Vettel still wins!

 

[punjabiplaya]

A lot of stuff I didn't know. Brawn is a clever man.

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/06/24/brains-brawn-come-out-on-top/

 

[_Rick_]

Webber will leave F1 at the end of the season to drive Porsche's LMP1 entry (with Dumas/Bernhard and an RB test/sim driver). I wonder if Prosche has lined up RB as a sponsor for their LM-entry. Although it wouldn't be their style, and LM is somewhat less sponsor heavy (and more works focused in LMP1) than most other motorsports, fetching two RB drivers, and the lack of RB involvement in LM could mean something.

Anyway, I think it's high time that Webber left. He was the experienced driver RB needed when they turned around Jaguar into a winning team, but they probably want someone a tad faster, now that Vettel has enough experience to be trusted as a development driver.

The real question is whether RB will go looking for a number 2 driver, or someone that will race Vettel, like Webber did when things were going well for him. Essentially - will they promote someone from STR, or get someone like Raikonnen. I suppose they don't know themselves yet...

 

[Topweasel]

Anyway, I think it's high time that Webber left. He was the experienced driver RB needed when they turned around Jaguar into a winning team, but they probably want someone a tad faster, now that Vettel has enough experience to be trusted as a development driver.

I think your thinking of Coulthard. Webber was needed because they wanted a stable points scorer as they sought out new young talent like Vettel.

 

[_Rick_]

I think your thinking of Coulthard. Webber was needed because they wanted a stable points scorer as they sought out new young talent like Vettel.

Well, I think when DC was replaced by Vettel, Webber took over that role.
Also, Webber said, he will retain his ties with RB, after leaving the F1 Team.

More hints at a possible RedBull-Porsche Team Manthey for 2k14 at LM?

 

[busydude]

I am not sure who will replace Webber.. my guess is between Vergne, Ricciardo and Kimi.

It is also interesting to note that RB sponsored Kimi while he was racing in WRC.