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11-17-2017, 07:52 AM
#461
Le Mans Master
Oh, history provides the answer to that question: Darn near zero. That's why DRS was invented.
Since it's there, I just wish they'd eliminate restrictions on where it can be used. These drivers are supposed to be the best in the world: if one can handle using DRS around a curve, let them!
Have a good one,
Mike
Since it's there, I just wish they'd eliminate restrictions on where it can be used. These drivers are supposed to be the best in the world: if one can handle using DRS around a curve, let them!
Have a good one,
Mike
11-17-2017, 09:05 AM
#462
Oh, history provides the answer to that question: Darn near zero. That's why DRS was invented.
Since it's there, I just wish they'd eliminate restrictions on where it can be used. These drivers are supposed to be the best in the world: if one can handle using DRS around a curve, let them!
Have a good one,
Mike
Since it's there, I just wish they'd eliminate restrictions on where it can be used. These drivers are supposed to be the best in the world: if one can handle using DRS around a curve, let them!
Have a good one,
Mike
11-17-2017, 09:11 AM
#463
Yea I like DRS... I kinda even miss the KERS button a few years ago... Even indycar has PUSH to pass... I like that more than the FANBOOST of formulaE... I feel thats unfair kinda
11-17-2017, 09:30 AM
#464
Race Director
Thread Starter
Love it or not, we are stuck with DRS at least until 2021.
Waiting on the new formula is something of a joke, but that's what happens when the inmates are allowed to run the show.
Liberty has a huge challenge to get control of F1 back from the teams.
If they don't, we're stuck with this kind of nonsense for God knows how long.
Waiting on the new formula is something of a joke, but that's what happens when the inmates are allowed to run the show.
Liberty has a huge challenge to get control of F1 back from the teams.
If they don't, we're stuck with this kind of nonsense for God knows how long.
11-17-2017, 10:06 AM
#465
they'd have to get much less dependent on aero and more on mechanical grip for any passing...I hate when someone catches up and then cant even get close because the aero wont work behind the front car's disturbed air
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11-17-2017, 10:14 AM
#466
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I'm with ya there.
11-17-2017, 11:03 AM
#467
Le Mans Master
Have a good one,
Mike
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11-17-2017, 05:24 PM
#468
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Even the drivers complain about the cars being too tame and not dangerous enough.
Hamilton identifies who he must be wary of:
https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017/...-his-f1-crown/
Here is Max checking out the new Vantage:
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11-17-2017, 05:51 PM
#469
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Gotta disagree about the relationship between aero and speed.
If you remove aero drag, the cars will corner and stop slower but be faster in a straight line. Might be pretty spectacular on the tracks with long straights. That would give the drivers something new to complain about!
F1 has always had some limits on performance, but for years it was just engine size. Would it be too hard to change the aero rules to minimize air disturbance for following cars?
If you remove aero drag, the cars will corner and stop slower but be faster in a straight line. Might be pretty spectacular on the tracks with long straights. That would give the drivers something new to complain about!
F1 has always had some limits on performance, but for years it was just engine size. Would it be too hard to change the aero rules to minimize air disturbance for following cars?
11-17-2017, 09:12 PM
#471
Race Director
Thread Starter
Gotta disagree about the relationship between aero and speed.
If you remove aero drag, the cars will corner and stop slower but be faster in a straight line. Might be pretty spectacular on the tracks with long straights. That would give the drivers something new to complain about!
If you remove aero drag, the cars will corner and stop slower but be faster in a straight line. Might be pretty spectacular on the tracks with long straights. That would give the drivers something new to complain about!
F1 has always had some limits on performance, but for years it was just engine size. Would it be too hard to change the aero rules to minimize air disturbance for following cars?
They have to be forced to change.
I have always wanted an AM, but not one with a turbo in it...how unfortunate IMO.
11-18-2017, 07:26 AM
#472
Le Mans Master
Another article on security at Brazil GP
Wow, this article's opinion on the Sao Paulo mayor's comments about security improving if the track is privatized ominously makes sense:
http://www.racer.com/more/viewpoints...ll-with-brazil
Don't think I'll be going there anytime soon!
Have a good one,
Mike
http://www.racer.com/more/viewpoints...ll-with-brazil
Don't think I'll be going there anytime soon!
Have a good one,
Mike
11-18-2017, 10:56 AM
#473
Race Director
Thread Starter
Not surprising.
No doubt the mayor is in line to get a kickback on the sale of the track.
There isn't anything people won't do for money.
No doubt the mayor is in line to get a kickback on the sale of the track.
There isn't anything people won't do for money.
Last edited by sunsalem; 11-18-2017 at 10:57 AM.
11-18-2017, 11:02 AM
#474
Race Director
Thread Starter
Ferrari fights RB over scrapping next year's 3 engine rule:
http://gptoday.com/full_story/view/6...eengine_limit/
http://gptoday.com/full_story/view/6...eengine_limit/
11-18-2017, 04:57 PM
#475
Race Director
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11-19-2017, 11:10 AM
#477
Race Director
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11-20-2017, 01:24 PM
#479
Race Director
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Imagine breaking an engine in Practice or Qualifying this week and having to sit out the Race because there are no spares.
Last edited by sunsalem; 11-20-2017 at 01:24 PM.
