Formula 1, 2017 thread

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by art b, Jan 6, 2017.

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  1. matty

    matty Supporter

    what about the stupid halo thing or has it been droped
     
  2. Razzyh

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    Might be next year
     
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  3. Lazy Andy

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    Teams have given Red Bull a chance to get the windscreen past scrutineering before spoiling the look of the cars :)
     
  4. Razzyh

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    I see Hamilton is still trying to be a spoilt brat

    From BBC

    Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is unhappy that team-mates share data in Formula 1, and he said that drivers should have to "find it all themselves"
     
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  5. I don't see why that is being a spoilt brat, he is saying that a drivers style and research on the track should belong to the driver and not something that othe drivers can tap into without doing their own work on the track - he makes clear that he is not interested in Bottas's data, and it is not if he is trying to slow a novice teammate- Bottas's is a very experienced driver who should rightly find his own line on the track.
     
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  6. Razzyh

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    He needs to remember he's employed by the Mercedes and works in a team. There is no i in team. If bottas is in front I'm sure he would soon be complaining that the data is not being shared!
     
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  7. I saw a good film the other night about a guy called Tommy Byrne, Eddie Jordan said he had more natural talent than either Senna or Schumacher, bit of a looper though and had no money behind him so never made it in Formula 1, anyone heard of him?
     
  8. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    He was a complete loony.
    Similar in attitude to James Hunt but without the charm or charisma.

     
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  9. It's not just a team sport though is it, there is a drivers championship too.
     
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  10. Terrordales

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    If it's not a team sport then Hamilton should be changing his own tyres during a pit stop. :D
     
  11. Razzyh

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    The team pay for all of that. Without the team, without the car there is no drivers championship.

    Could Hamilton put up £40 million minimum a year and be in a champion winning car no.

    It's all about the team.
     
  12. Then why have the drivers championship? Drivers bring a lot of their own sponsorship, advertising and merchandise revenue. It's not all about the team, it's a combination.
     
  13. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    This looks like it'll be rather good, especially if you're old enough to remember what racing was like in those days.

     
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  14. Terrordales

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    In surprise move Martini Williams Racing have released photos of the FW40 B which they hope to beat Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari with.:D


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  15. Terrordales

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  17. Terrordales

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    I don't think we are too far back in terms of the chassis side," he said. "We have only one problem, the power unit.

    "There is no reliability and there is no power," he continued. "We are 30km/h down on the straight, every straight, and when you are 30km/h down on every straight it is difficult to have a feeling on the car. Everything feels good, but when you arrive to normal speed you don't know what is going to happen.

    How long until Alonso pulls the pin on McLaren Honda and goes off.
     
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  18. Terrordales

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    The Spaniard's sense of humour that has helped him get through the last couple of years, and today was no exception. Asked if he was taking Turn 3 flat-out, he grinned and replied; "for us, every corner is flat-out".

    :lol::lol:
     
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  19. matty

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    not sure about Force India new paint job

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  20. I think it's great, at least it will stand out from the pack!
     
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