CardiffGreens Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 So a German driver hits the front from the start and disappears into the distance never to be seen again until the finish line? #sameoldf1 Seriously though, a decent opening race - at least it felt like it was worth getting up for! Wet quali certainly made for plenty of overtaking action - will be "interesting" to see how different everything is after a dry saturday. On another note - Pérez - 20 seconds off the Hulk. Has he gone off the boil the last couple of years, or were a couple of great results in Sauber just major overachieving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 So a German driver hits the front from the start and disappears into the distance never to be seen again until the finish line? #sameoldf1 Seriously though, a decent opening race - at least it felt like it was worth getting up for! Wet quali certainly made for plenty of overtaking action - will be "interesting" to see how different everything is after a dry saturday. On another note - Pérez - 20 seconds off the Hulk. Has he gone off the boil the last couple of years, or were a couple of great results in Sauber just major overachieving? haha.. yeah does seem like same old.. but I also think with Lewis in a working car and with teams still finding their feet, things will be a lot closer. If Ferrari can find some pace and sort their fuel, Alonso (with his ultra reliable car) will also be a force. Should be a lot closer this year...!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Magnussen looks like a very good driver in the making too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Ricciardo has been DQ'd!! Gotta feel for him. But does this mean Magnussen will be 2nd with Button 3rd? Edited March 16, 2014 by ismail-villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Ricciardo has been DQ'd!! Gotta feel for him. But does this mean Magnussen will be 2nd with Button 3rd? Yes it does but Red Bull will appeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Is it me or did the race have the audible intensity of a bunch of souped up Fiesta's giving it some round Tesco's car park? Brundle, I think. even passed comment that you could hear the public announcer over the 'noise' of the cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Is it me or did the race have the audible intensity of a bunch of souped up Fiesta's giving it some round Tesco's car park? Brundle, I think. even passed comment that you could hear the public announcer over the 'noise' of the cars. It was odd actually hearing the screeches from the tyres when the drivers locked-up the fronts. Enjoyable none the less, if only from a new world order kinda way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yes, my brother went along and said you didn't really need earplugs anymore. A bit of a shame as the noise was always a big part of the excitement watching live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The_Rev Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) V8s vs the V6 turbo. Give me the V8 any day of the week! Edited March 18, 2014 by The_Rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted March 18, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted March 18, 2014 That was pathetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 V8s vs the V6 turbo. Give me the V8 any day of the week! Yeah that is just shit. The first video gives me goose bumps, the roar in the distance as you anticipate the cars rounding the corner and blasting past you is amazing. The second video, you might as well be standing on the side of a public freeway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 What about the three litre V12's they had in the 1990s then? Imagine strapping one of those bad boys onto today's cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 That was so ghey. Sounded like Touring Cars or a bunch of knobblers in Novas on a Friday night. The mid 90s Ferrari V12s were just magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I know this isn't exactly ground breaking but the current direction of F1 is a worry. Things I'm not keen on. Such tight restrictions on testing Restrictions of engines Restrictions on gearboxes Restrictions on Tyres The fact teams under fill the cars with fuel the 'overtake' button Double Points in AD The noses look shit The engines sound shit the fact its impossible to drive flat out for the entire race. All this is relatively new and imo not good for the sport in the medium/long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 The only rules in F1 should be Fixed budget that is the same for all teams Cars should have 4 weels, be no greater than x long, x wide and x high. Cars fully fuelled + driver should be no heavier than x. Aerodynamics should be neutral (eg. no designing clever diffusers to adversly effect the performance of the bloke behind.) No traction control, steering assist or DRS. Driver safety rules as per now. No races to be held at whatshisface Tilke designed circuits. Thats it. Beyond that do what you want, test what you want and when you want, but spending no more than set out in rule 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 The trouble with a spending cap is that teams would always find creative ways around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benireduk Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Exactly as above. I can't understand why F1 is trying to be Eco conscious. It's the pinnacle of Motorsport which shouldn't be hindered by fuel saving and Eco friendly systems. I understand they're saying that the technology will filter down to road cars eventually, but they shouldnt be experimenting to this extent in F1. Maybe try it in a feeder series. F1 cars should be loud and that's what sets it apart from everything else. Edited March 18, 2014 by benireduk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Meh, the engines sound so shit, some big **** off V12 over that pile of V6 shit everyday of the week. It just doesn't sound right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I work in an office about 50 yards from one corner of the track. I loathe the Grand Prix cos the noise at various times on Thursday/Friday before the race makes working impossible... this year I didn't even notice the cars! Woo-hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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