Genie Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Just now, BOF said: Flipping heck, 143 laps completed and also 1.1 seconds faster than second. Speed and reliability. Give them the trophies now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 It was obvious anyway they'd be dominant this season as well but they've took an already incredible car and innovated it further. They're going to crush everyone again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straggler Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) I know the sport isn't about aesthetics, but I won't deny that it is part of the appeal to me. This year the cars are quite dull to look at, with the minimalist approach (to paint) they are all taking to save weight. I did hear on the sky coverage of testing that they may change the rules to force the teams to put proper liveries on, and I really hope they do. Edited February 21 by Straggler Paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 21 Moderator Share Posted February 21 Well, that was a good season. Same time next year? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Still think it's a terrible look that the one team that properly broke cost cap rules have been able to build such a dominant car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted February 21 VT Supporter Share Posted February 21 So was the red bull actually the same as the one at the reveal? There was some talk that it was a fake and wouldn't actually have the Mercedes-like sidepod stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 11 hours ago, DCJonah said: Still think it's a terrible look that the one team that properly broke cost cap rules have been able to build such a dominant car. How long though can that be used as an excuse for the rest of the field not being able to close the gap..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 22 VT Supporter Share Posted February 22 Saw some reports suggesting that all of Mercedes' testing was long testing. I.e. they were putting no focus on one lap performance. Basically we haven't seen their actual pace yet. Which makes sense given how far down the rankings they are on that testing session! Whether they'll be able to trouble Red Bull is a whole other question of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straggler Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: Saw some reports suggesting that all of Mercedes' testing was long testing. I.e. they were putting no focus on one lap performance. Basically we haven't seen their actual pace yet. Which makes sense given how far down the rankings they are on that testing session! Whether they'll be able to trouble Red Bull is a whole other question of course Their front wing is causing a little controversy too. Apparently it is within the rules, but goes against the spirit of the regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 22 Author Moderator Share Posted February 22 53 minutes ago, Straggler said: Their front wing is causing a little controversy too. Apparently it is within the rules, but goes against the spirit of the regulations. I find that technically legal is the best kind of legal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straggler Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 20 minutes ago, BOF said: I find that technically legal is the best kind of legal Toto seems pretty comfortable with that definition too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 20 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Well, that was a good season. Same time next year? Well done to Red Bull winning every race, the went one better than last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 22 Author Moderator Share Posted February 22 Sainz using C4 tyres sets the fastest time of testing so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 George Russell has said Red Bull are a step ahead of everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Ferrari car just looks fast for some reason and I don’t mean based on what’s been seen at testing so far. Mercedes by all accounts have a more balanced car aswell so you would hope during ghe races that Max isn’t at his absolute best they might be in the mix up for podiums/wins. Have a feeling Alpine will be nowhere this year, feels likes they are going backwards every year. Have a feeling Aston will be nowhere as well this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted February 26 Author Moderator Popular Post Share Posted February 26 Just be aware that the first 2 grand prix this season are on a Saturday and not a Sunday. This is because of the start of ramadan coinciding with the Saudi GP so they moved the race forward. And F1 rules state there must be at least 1 week between races, which then pushed the Bahrain GP back to accommodate. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 27 Author Moderator Share Posted February 27 So it seems the Horner investigation is complete, and they say we'll know the outcome before the race. So, not long now then. If he's innocent and stays, the landscape stays the same. If he's guilty and is let go, then I expect Newey will probably join Ferrari and we'll have the start of our new F1 era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 27 Author Moderator Share Posted February 27 New clampdown on drivers lapping slowly during qualifying Quote New clampdown on drivers lapping slowly during qualifying Formula 1 drivers face tight new restrictions preventing them from going too slowly between qualifying laps this year. The updated regulations state: “For the safe and orderly conduct of the event, other than in exceptional circumstances accepted as such by the stewards, to ensure that cars are not driven unnecessarily slowly on any lap during and after the end of the qualifying session (including in-laps and out-laps) or during reconnaissance laps when the pit exit is opened for the sprint or race, drivers must stay on or below the maximum time set by the FIA ECU at least once in each marshalling sector and at both the first and second safety car lines (a marshalling sector is defined as the section of track between each of the FIA light panels). “Any driver that exceeds the maximum time set by the FIA ECU may be deemed to be going unnecessarily slowly.” As a further safeguard against drivers at high speed catching much slower cars, the race director has also issued new instructions on behaviour at specific points around the track. “In the event of fast approaching cars, drivers should go off-line between turns three and four, turns 10 to 11 and turns 13 to 14 to avoid any high-speed differential between the cars on track on the racing line.” More in the link ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 27 VT Supporter Share Posted February 27 12 minutes ago, BOF said: New clampdown on drivers lapping slowly during qualifying Having had my qualifying run* at Baku absolutely ruined by Yuki **** Tsunoda last night I fully endorse this *(on F1 23 obviously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 28 Author Moderator Share Posted February 28 Various outlets saying the Horner verdict is today. Can't see it staying private for long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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