2011 F1 Season Thread

[HyperTek]

Mercedes W02
http://en.espnf1.com/PICTURES/CMS/8500/8501.jpg

Redbull RB
http://en.espnf1.com/PICTURES/CMS/8400/8494.jpg

Sauber C30
http://cdn.images.autosport.com/editorial/1296468137.jpg
http://www.forumula1.net/forum/download/file.php?id=2632

Renault
http://www.forumula1.net/forum/download/file.php?id=2630
http://www.forumula1.net/forum/download/file.php?id=2631
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/renaultr31_2011.jpg

Lotus
http://i.imgur.com/sHXi7.jpg

Ferrari F150
AC4_ZZLIhAA

[HyperTek]

sorry for large pics lol

Williams
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/barr_will_vale_2011-11.jpg
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/barr_will_vale_2011-5.jpg

Day 1 of testing pics
Valencia testing day 1 in pictures | 2011 F1 testing (http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/02/01/valencia-testing-day-1-in-pictures/)

Looks like Mclaren still running the old car? i dont think they revealed the 2011 contender yet

[LoneStarSilvia]

Lotus. Instant cream. I might need to pop in some F1 2010, I still haven't used my G27 on it yet.

[Imarvin240]

so much money in these things hah they look gorgeous though. they look like works of art.

[Purestock240]

mercedes in unbelievable

[simmode1]

The Renault made my pants tights. Where's the McLaren?

[ZilviaKid]

oh snap, john players special livery?

fuck yes

[codyace]

oh snap, john players special livery?

fuck yes

Haha, so true. What a fantastic scheme.

[0100]

Love the Mercedes W02 paint scheme.

Lotus Renault Black Gold. YES!

kWF-hH1nloo

[axiomatik]

F1 aerodynamics are just getting silly. Look at those front wings, with 47 sub-wings.

[BOROSUN]

so, they concentrate on middle downforce ? eliminates for a bigger wing on the rear?

[0100]

F1 aerodynamics are just getting silly. Look at those front wings, with 47 sub-wings.

Whatever works in the wind tunnel and rule book, is what the engineers will do.

[s14>integra]

The black and gold is just beautiful. F1 cars become more outrageous every year.

[driftsilvias13]

Go LOTUS!

I love this scheme, glad they used it:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/monaco2008_lotus_76.jpg

[singlecamslam]

So i have been behind on this, but it looks like slick tires are back?

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

^^slicks have been back for a few years now.


anywho, i'm pretty psyched for this season. the new cars are more radically engineered than last year, so i'm looking forward to seeing the developments as the year goes on.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

http://f1.imgci.com/PICTURES/CMS/8600/8625.jpg

mp4-26 launched today. it's pretty ugly.

[BoostSlideWayz]

I wish i was lucky enough to see one in person. I dont know much about these cars but i recently saw a view that there putting electronic spoilers on the rear wing. Kinda neat.. F1 cars awesome. i wanna go to an f1 race sometime in my life to experience the engine notes.

[olah.inc]

you gotta hurry up, in 2 years 1,6 4 cylinder engines

[kandyflip445]

http://f1.imgci.com/PICTURES/CMS/8600/8625.jpg

mp4-26 launched today. it's pretty ugly.

Reminds me of an X-wing....

[ManoNegra]

that Renault/Lotus in vintage Lotus colors is by far my favorite looking car this year.

[MisawaJason]

Very interesting inlets on the MP4-26. The 3 ducts are for what, engine intake, trans cooler and oil cooler correct?

March 13 is right around the corner. Cant wait for the season to kick off already

[ManoNegra]

Just heard about this:

Kubica's condition improving after rally car crash - Open Wheel - MiamiHerald.com (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/07/2054918/kubicas-condition-improving-after.html)

hope he makes a full recovery and comes back to F1 soon.

[HyperTek]

he had hell of a drive back in the BMW in 08 or so.

[jacobs13]

I think they are kinda of ugly but 18000 rpm (or whatever the rule is now), thats beautiful.

[simmode1]

he had hell of a drive back in the BMW in 08 or so.
Hell, last year wasn't too bad for him either. Dude is seriously fast. He takes his mid-level car and goes straight for the podium. I don't like him much though... He reminds me of this guy:
http://www.nonstick.com/wpics/sf_beaky.jpg

i wanna go to an f1 race sometime in my life to experience the engine notes.
I can't wait for 2012! The F1 Austin track will only be 3 hours away! What do you guys think of the new track layout?
http://suansuantiantian.net/uploadfiles/suansuantiantiannet-1284369112/austin-s-f1-track-gets-laid-out_1.jpg

[ManoNegra]

cool graphic, the changes in elevation in some of the turns look very interesting

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

it looks interesting, but there's only 2 clear cut overtaking spots; one at the end of the pit straight and another at the end of the straight on the back side of the track. i predict a pretty boring race track.


also, virgin racing released their MVR-02 today:

http://assets.virginracing.com/cdn/media/image/1a387b79.jpeg

look boring. i can't believe people think this car looks better than the sauber. anyways, the best thing about these 2011 cars is that a bunch of the aero developments the teams came up with for this year is all crap that i had in mind/designed for our FSAE car last year. it makes me feel better about my limited knowledge of aero development. haha.

[MisawaJason]

What do you guys think about the tire change for this year?

[JayDee M Rolly]

the renault exhaust exits are fucking rad as shit. not to mention that team lotus retro scheme is awesome

red bull RB7 looks great, and most radical design overall imo

[axiomatik]

it looks interesting, but there's only 2 clear cut overtaking spots; one at the end of the pit straight and another at the end of the straight on the back side of the track. i predict a pretty boring race track.

It's Formula 1, there's not going to be any passing.

[Gnnr]

It's Formula 1, there's not going to be any passing.

*zing*

Can't wait for the season to start, lets see if I can actually follow it he whole way through this time. :( I think I'll just settle for watching the races instead of Practice, Qualifying and the race. Time usually doesn't allow me to do all.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

force india lauched the VJM-04 today.

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/forceindia_vjm04_4.jpg

[Martins13]

if senna were around the passing spots r everywhere

[0100]

if senna were around the passing spots r everywhere

Oh you are so right on that statement.

Can't wait till this comes out. If you live in japan and you haven't seen this film yet, go kill yourself.

16529862

[fyneyoungstunna]

Mclaren!!!!!

[Gnnr]

2011 F1 Calendar

March 27 -Australian GP - Qantas Australian Grand Prix
April 10 - Malaysian GP - Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix
April 17 - Chinese GP - UBS Chinese Grand Prix
May 8 - Turkish GP - Panasonic Turkish Grand Prix
May 22 - Spanish GP - Gran Premio de España
May 29 - Monaco GP - Grand Prix de Monaco
June 12 - Canadian GP - Grand Prix du Canada
June 26 - European GP - European Grand Prix
July 10 - British GP - Santander British Grand Prix
July 24 - German GP - Großer Preis Santander von Deutschland
July 31 - Hungarian GP - Eni Magyar NagydÃ*j
August 28 - Belgian GP - Belgian Grand Prix
September 11 - Italian GP - Gran Premio Santander d'Italia
September 25 - Singapore GP - Singapore Grand Prix
October 9 - Japanese GP -Japanese Grand Prix
October 16 - Korean GP - Korean Grand Prix
October 30 - Indian GP - Indian Grand Prix
November 13 - Abu Dhabi GP - Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
November 27 - Brazilian GP - Grande Prêmio do Brasil


Can't wait!

[MisawaJason]

sucks that the Bahrain GP got cancelled

[LoneStarSilvia]

Hmmmm, I thought they were coming to th US this year, maybe it's next year I'm thinking of?

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

sucks that the Bahrain GP got cancelled

bahrain is a borefest every year. i always watch every race all the way through no matter what, and even bahrain 2010 tested my patience. i would be pretty happy if every arab race was axed because they're always boring as all hell and nobody goes to them anyways.



in other news, it looks like the mclaren is gonna be pretty slow (not enough downforce, reliability problems too) and the mercedes needs some major cooling package reworking (they had to cut holes in it to keep it from overheating, lol).

[simmode1]

Hmmmm, I thought they were coming to th US this year, maybe it's next year I'm thinking of?
I think you're thinking of the stillborn US F1 team being up & running this year. The US/Austin GP isn't until next year.

[Gnnr]

bahrain is a borefest every year. i always watch every race all the way through no matter what, and even bahrain 2010 tested my patience.

I agree. Its boring and too dusty. Damn desert. The drivers are too caught up worring about the damage from the dirt sandblasting them. If they're so loaded there they should buy some trees and bushes. lol

I think you're thinking of the stillborn US F1 team being up & running this year. The US/Austin GP isn't until next year.

Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me. I'm going to have to see about going to that.


BTW SpeedTV will air a special episode of F1 Debrief for the 2011 Season preview on March 11 at 9PM EST in case you guys want to set your DVR. ;)

[angeldunk707]

Williams and Renault always had nice looking cars

[Gnnr]

Season preview on Speed tonight at 9PM EST. :)

[Gnnr]

So caught the Season Preview. Pirelli as the tire supplier is going to be interesting. KERS system is back! Adjustable rear wings allowed, F-Duct banned and a spare gearbox allowed without penalty in the event of failure. Sucks that Kubica is out.

[Freddy]

video of preview ?

[HyperTek]

I think giving Nick Heidfield the seat at Renault was a mistake imo, should have gave it to Senna who has more to learn and gain from the experience. and is frankly, more fun to watch trying to see him live up to his name.

[Gnnr]

video of preview ?

If you have speed channel they re-run it, if not look online for a torrent.

I think giving Nick Heidfield the seat at Renault was a mistake imo, should have gave it to Senna who has more to learn and gain from the experience. and is frankly, more fun to watch trying to see him live up to his name.

Kind of a douche move getting his former team mate whom he's faster than and I do think he has a good chance to win it all with that very fast car.

Anyone know of a good free F1 Fantasy league?

[Gnnr]

Wow, this Lotus naming thing got crazy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Racing#Use_of_Lotus_name

Essentially the real one is Lotus Renault GP. Since Group Lotus (owners of Lotus cars) has revoked the license of Lotus Racing for name usage and has bought a stake in Renault F1 as title sponsor. Also Group Lotus has the support of the Chapman family (creators of Lotus).

Also there is no real Lotus constructor and none are using Lotus engines. Lotus Racing just has the rights to the green/gold color scheme and Team Lotus name for now until the court sorts it out.

[simmode1]

Just talked to my sister down in Austin and found out that not only are they premiering the 'Senna' film at SXSW, but apparently, there's a bunch of F1 cars down there too for promoting!

SXSW just got even more awesome! Can't wait to get down there this week!

[Gnnr]

Speed will be streaming Practice 1 and 3 online with LIVE audio, no commentary. Sweet! :cool:

SPEED Streaming (http://stream.speedtv.com)

You can also follow their racecast

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/formula-1-racecast/

[daryl337]

I'm particularly interested in the 2013 season rules. They are bringing back the 1.6L turbo... but putting a fuel consumption restriction.

[word sux]

wtf! they arn't flush enough!!!


I kid

love that black and gold uuhhh

they look soooo much better without those stupid wheel covers

[Freddy]

watch till the end

z15ZRdz6XcI

[Gnnr]

Australian GP Practice 1 tonight at 8:30PM EST

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

so psyched for the start of the season. i've been trying to get by on motogp, wsbk, and sports car racing, but i need some F1 in my life, haha.

[0100]

Finally it's go time!

[word sux]

gonna grab me some brewski's for this!


wonder who will look good?

[tricky_ab]

This is my type of thread! I'm looking forward to the new season...

[jorge1190]

Practice for Australia is streaming on Speed right now.


FORMULA ONE - F1: Live! Formula One Video Streaming (http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-live-formula-one-video-streaming)

[word sux]

fuck yea vettel is killin it so far

[HyperTek]

If you guys want to watch everything Live online download this program. MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NOBY10XL)
extract the folder somewhere and run BBC.cmd and select the channel option
Works awesome. It sets a proxy on your computer to watch it.
But when you close that proxy you gotta change your browser proxy back.

I watch the whole season on that

The BBC Pre-race show kicks ass. No commercials what so ever, its like maybe 2 -3 hour total broadcast or something. Speed tv sucks soo much lol

[0100]

^cool thanks.

Both web and vet are killing it.

Webber got fastest of the day right at the very end!!!

Did anyone see Alonso's fastest lap, I thought he was going to die with two wheel off.

God, the in car videos at that track are so fucking fast!

[word sux]

o snap webbers last lap was pretty damn fast!


petrov is looking good in the lotus


nice to see cosworth up there in the top five!!!

[Gnnr]

Speed is broadcasting Practice at 1:30AM EST

Oh BTW, if anyone has an invite to racing underground shoot me a PM. ;)

[UtahKouki]

awesome thread

[Freddy]

after watching bbc feed, you cant go back the speed feed

[Gnnr]

720p HD on Speed, sweet.

[0100]

2nd practice session they got into the 1:25's still have work to do, last year Vettel got into the 1:23's. Which is crazy, you look at an in car of a 1:26 lap which looks perfect and stupid fast, but still has room for more.

[word sux]

If you guys want to watch everything Live online download this program. MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NOBY10XL)
extract the folder somewhere and run BBC.cmd and select the channel option
Works awesome. It sets a proxy on your computer to watch it.
But when you close that proxy you gotta change your browser proxy back.

I watch the whole season on that

The BBC Pre-race show kicks ass. No commercials what so ever, its like maybe 2 -3 hour total broadcast or something. Speed tv sucks soo much lol


I am gonna check this out

[ManoNegra]

finally it's here!

and yeah, the BBC coverage is where is at
the pre and post coverage is very good.
I usually download the high def torrents and watch them on the TV
maybe I'll give that pc program a try

[Gnnr]

Practice 3 tonight at 10PM EST
Qualifying at 1AM EST

I just got a torrent of the BBC P1 coverage which I missed....g'damn! I didn't know BBC coverage was that good! :eek3:

1hr40min of pure footage and no commercials and the commentary is at a pleasing audio level, you can hear all the sounds of the track still, and they go really into the paddocks. I like the commenting on Speed, but their coverage is only decent at best compared to BBC.

[word sux]

If you guys want to watch everything Live online download this program. MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NOBY10XL)
extract the folder somewhere and run BBC.cmd and select the channel option
Works awesome. It sets a proxy on your computer to watch it.
But when you close that proxy you gotta change your browser proxy back.

I watch the whole season on that

The BBC Pre-race show kicks ass. No commercials what so ever, its like maybe 2 -3 hour total broadcast or something. Speed tv sucks soo much lol


so with this we can also watch top gear live when it come out!!!


woooo you are my hero!

[Gnnr]

Watching P3 Live stream on Speed. Man it sounds sooooo good! The exhaust has been engineered now to be always "on" blowing continuous hot gasses to create downforce, so that is that deep humming buzz you hear when they let off the throttle.

[word sux]

Watching P3 Live stream on Speed. Man it sounds sooooo good! The exhaust has been engineered now to be always "on" blowing continuous hot gasses to create downforce, so that is that deep humming buzz you hear when they let off the throttle.



yea this streaming is great! very smooth!!!

[Gnnr]

HyperTek thanks for that program, I switched to the BBC stream halfway through. :cool:

yea this streaming is great! very smooth!!!

Only switched to BBC to hear some commenting but for pure sound, the Speed stream is the way to go.

[0100]

Vettel's 1:23.5 is bananas.

[HyperTek]

i forgot, when you guys use that program, it changes your PC's proxy settings, so make sure you go into your browser settings and untick Use proxy otherwise your internet may not work when you reboot. No biggie in my opinion.

I missed qualifying but having an F1 feed on facebook gave me the results lol. I got a family function today so I may have to catch the replay on bbc iplayer.

Use a UK proxy and you can watch BBC Iplayer content, where they always post up the broadcast up to 7 days, so if you miss a race you can catch it on there. Freaking awsome. BBC iPlayer - Formula 1: 2011: The Australian Grand Prix - Qualifying (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00zpnlz/Formula_1_2011_The_Australian_Grand_Prix_Qualifyin g/)

[nathanong87]

vettel's quali was unreal (even hamiltons..kinda) considering KERS was not used...

[ManoNegra]

Vettel is a monster
sucks to be Webber
lot of rookies this year doing well

[Gnnr]

It seems none of the top 3 where using KERS. Red Bul decided not to use it and Hamilton was having problems with it.

Petrov is starting next to Alonso, maybe he'll get in front and block him the whole race again, lol. I feel bad for Massa, its like Alonso and Ferrari sucked the life and soul out of him with the Team Order incident.

Loved Kobayashi's aggressive driving and I'm really really impressed with rookie Sergio Perez. Paul di Resta is ok, we'll see how he does. I like the Force India team, I think they have a solid car. I don't like Maldonado, when onboard with him you can see his driving sucks.

The FIA is not letting HRT raced due to failing to meet the 107% rule. I'm totally in agreement on this considering they failed to use any of the testing sessions in pre-season and they had an extra 2 weeks to be ready since Bahrain got canceled. Hell, they didn't even use the practice sessions. They need to get their shit together if they want to race in F1, they seem like amateurs.

i forgot, when you guys use that program, it changes your PC's proxy settings, so make sure you go into your browser settings and untick Use proxy otherwise your internet may not work when you reboot. No biggie in my opinion.

When I entered "Q" to quit the program it seemed to put everything back to normal.

[olah.inc]

do they not show f1 in us tv?

[ManoNegra]

Speed does but everyone agrees BBC's coverage is the best

[Gnnr]

do they not show f1 in us tv?

Yes on SpeedTV but the coverage is not as good.

[Gnnr]

Man, Hamilton has it made with Nicole Scherzinger as his girlfriend. :yum:

Race in 15mins, woohoo!

[Chrischeezer]

wow.. drs is some serious shit, this is going to be interesting

[word sux]

I love how intense the pit lane interviews are. Gotta suck to be a camera man for that...


Pulling for my fellow German Vettel! Also want to see Kobayashi do well.

[word sux]

here we go boys!

[word sux]

very very impressed with perez and petrov

[HyperTek]

good clean race.

I got home in time to catch it start on speedtv.. Ill have to catch the pre-race on bbc iplayer.

Renault please put bruno senna in place of Heidfield, thanks

[HyperTek]

im watching F1 Forum from taht BBC feed, freaking awesome

[Gnnr]

Great race!

Perez, wow!Only 1 stop! :eek: Kobayashi did great too!

Petrov did a great job, happy for him and team but feel bad for Kubica.

How the fuck are Red Bull not using KERS? Guess DRS/KERS seems pretty pointless for now.

Vettel is fast, but I want to see how good he does having to overtake and starting further down the grid.

Alonso, Webber, Button, and Massa had a shitty day. Barichello was moron for running into Rosberg, that was avoidable IMO.

I've made my mind up on the coverage. BBC is only better for pre and post race footage and commentary because Speed starts late and ends early. But Speed has much much better in race commentary. BBC commentary is pretty bleh in race. Halfway through the race I switched to Speed and only went to BBC during commercials.

2 weeks until next race, booo. lol.

[bik]

GO PEREZ!!! ^_^
I think did great for his first race started on 13 ended up on 7th

[Gnnr]

Kobayashi and Perez disqualified from results | 2011 Australian Grand Prix (http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/03/27/perez-kobayashi-disqualified-results/)

WTF!? The FIA is full of shit! :mad:

[Chrischeezer]

How the fuck are Red Bull not using KERS? Guess DRS/KERS seems pretty pointless for now.

.

thought they were equipped with DRS and no KERS.


-the racing was better, passing!!! wow!
can't believe Hamilton held is spot with that splitter hanging down the whole time. it was probably sucking the car down so it stuck better but at the same time created major drag.

can't wait to see the new parts preform on a track with a longer straight. But i dislike how you can't defend with the drs or kers

[Gnnr]

thought they were equipped with DRS and no KERS.


-the racing was better, passing!!! wow!
can't believe Hamilton held is spot with that splitter hanging down the whole time. it was probably sucking the car down so it stuck better but at the same time created major drag.

can't wait to see the new parts preform on a track with a longer straight. But i dislike how you can't defend with the drs or kers

They have both, they're just not using KERS (installed but disabled I guess). DRS is pretty pointless too. The biggest impact on passing during the race was still bump drafting. People are attributing that to the DRS, but it was the drafting.

Don't be surprised if Hamilton also gets disqualified...

[Chrischeezer]

They have both, they're just not using KERS (installed but disabled I guess). DRS is pretty pointless too.

yeah, when the KERS is charging its puts a load on the drive-train would slow em down a little.

that was the first time i saw that much passing on turn one. so i didn't think it was pointless at all.

they should remove the KERS in total, and maybe add DRS to another wing.

[reed1285]

I didn't get to watch the race because I'm sick and didn't have the energy to stay up from 130 to 4 am.....but what happened to shumacher that disgualified him?

[1337]

I've made my mind up on the coverage. BBC is only better for pre and post race footage and commentary because Speed starts late and ends early. But Speed has much much better in race commentary. BBC commentary is pretty bleh in race.
the problem with speed is that their commentators speculate quite a lot, and normally end up stating things that are quite wrong. BBC's coverage is a lot more percise as well as it gives a much better view from spectator/team owner/race driver perspective. if you don't like all that stuff, SPEED's is better since it caters more towards just the spectators from a fan perspective.


can't believe Hamilton held is spot with that splitter hanging down the whole time. it was probably sucking the car down so it stuck better but at the same time created major drag.

can't wait to see the new parts preform on a track with a longer straight. But i dislike how you can't defend with the drs or kers
quite the opposite. that broken splitter is what started the flow of air to the diffuser and floor. by it being broken it gave the car less downforce. DRS is only for overtaking if you are within one second of the car in front. KERS can be used anytime during the lap as long as you haven't used the limited amount per lap. RBR isn't running KERS since good ol Newey designed his car around keeping everything tight and tidy aero wise. and there is NO way he will compromise the design of his car for KERS. but personally I could imagine that they will use a smaller battery for the start of the race if they every decide to use KERS. and don't forget, cars running KERS has to carry around that extra weight. with the looks of it, RBR cars are harder on their tires than Mclaren.

[0100]

HyperTek or anyone else, do you know if the .wmv files expire after 30 days? I downloaded them, but right before downloading it says the file will expire in 30 days. Just wondering if anyone knows if they actually will expire...

[edit] Looks like they really do expire from searching, THAT SUCKS.

Anyone know of a program to fix this?

[HyperTek]

i dont know, i couldnt even play the files downloaded from iplayer since i think its region locked

I love the intros
Login | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150126111328557)

[0100]

Yeah the intros are badass! The one before qualifying was awesome.

Is it the wmv files you downloaded from BBC that are blocked? Mine are working fine, at least for the next 30 days. lol It looks like tunebite might remove the protection, might try that at some point.

[edit] Just tried tunebite and it removes the protection, YES!!! The bad is it's like $40 and takes a really long time (1:1 conversion). A 2 hr show would take 2hrs to convert, or longer, could always do the conversion while I sleep.

[ManoNegra]

quite the opposite. that broken splitter is what started the flow of air to the diffuser and floor. by it being broken it gave the car less downforce. DRS is only for overtaking if you are within one second of the car in front.

and only on the straight to the start/finish line.

KERS can be used anytime during the lap as long as you haven't used the limited amount per lap. RBR isn't running KERS since good ol Newey designed his car around keeping everything tight and tidy aero wise. and there is NO way he will compromise the design of his car for KERS. but personally I could imagine that they will use a smaller battery for the start of the race if they every decide to use KERS. and don't forget, cars running KERS has to carry around that extra weight. with the looks of it, RBR cars are harder on their tires than Mclaren.

Redbulls have KERS
they just weren't using it
as they haven't worked out the kinks in their system
the negative effect on the brake bias is what I remember
hearing was the main reason some teams don't like using it
didn't seem like Vettel needed it in any case

for those having problems with the BBC file
you could probably find a torrent or grab the race off newgroups
I usually do the latter since they show up fairly quickly.

[HyperTek]

Ayrton Senna the movie is out * cough cough torrent* Tho partial Portuguese but still enough english, I suppose the american release will have more subtitles.

[0100]

Oh nice, will definitely look for that. Thanks for the heads up!

[Gnnr]

Kimi Räikkönen to race in NASCAR | F1 Fanatic round-up (http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/03/30/303/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+f1fanatic+%28F1+Fanatic+-+The+Formula+1+Blog%29&utm_content=FeedBurner)

NASCAR, where F1 drivers go to retire? lol

[Gnnr]

Speed TV considering showing F1 qualifying live - Austin sports news and Longhorns | Statesman.com (http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/racing/entries/2011/03/31/speed_tv_considering_showing_f.html)

Thats good news.

[ManoNegra]

Ayrton Senna the movie is out * cough cough torrent* Tho partial Portuguese but still enough english, I suppose the american release will have more subtitles.

mkv ac3 version floating on newsgroups contains multiple language/subtitles tracks...

[Gnnr]

How do you use newsgroups? PM me if you want.

[ManoNegra]

mkv ac3 version floating on newsgroups contains multiple language/subtitles tracks...

well the english track turned out to be director's commentary
oh well
the film is awesome to a racing/f1 fan though
the amount of rare footage and sound put together alone is worth it

[nathanong87]

english subtitles ARE available for the senna movie. only the 720p 8gb version (as of now)

[word sux]

english subtitles ARE available for the senna movie. only the 720p 8gb version (as of now)


link

I am too lazy to search

[word sux]

Just started an F1 fantasy league on another forums. 5 spots still open if any of you want in!

SPEED Fantasy Racing GP Edition (http://gpedition.speedfantasyracing.com/)


league name: 240sxforums
password: password

[Freddy]

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watch before they take it down

[ManoNegra]

english subtitles ARE available for the senna movie. only the 720p 8gb version (as of now)

well the english track turned out to be director's commentary




watch before they take it down

nice, thanks

[Gnnr]

US Grand Prix site at Austin on schedule | Formula 1 | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1 (http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/44985.html?CMP=OTC-RSS)

Austin better not screw this up, I'm planning to take a mini-vacation for it next year.

Also, Senna movie will be released in the US in July.

[word sux]

it was supposed to come to monticello one of the tracks we drift at


but they fucked that up..

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

i'm watching the speed live stream right now of practice 1. what the fuck is up with renault and massive brake failures on BOTH cars? looks like petrov's car had the rotor explode, so they need to fit some larger ducts on those things asap.

[Gnnr]

Damn, thanks for reminding me about practice. :bow:

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

no prob, man.



anyways, looks like jerome d'ambrosio had a brake failure near the end of the session. it might be a good thing that it's supposed to rain on sunday or else it would be raining carbon brake rotors. lol.

[Gnnr]

Watching BBC stream of P3 right now. I always like to know the lap records for the tracks to have a reference point.

The Australia GP lap record was 1:24.125 held by M. Schumacher, that Vettel broke with a 1:23.529.

The Malaysian GP lap record is 1:34.223 held by J.P. Montoya.

Lets see if anyone gets near that this weekend closest is 1:36.876 by Webber in P2.

[HyperTek]

Hahah yeah i just jumped on the stream and was like "oh shit did i miscalculate the time they are already in p3 of qualifying?" lol

Apparantly the F1 option on this program is The Red Button on bbc, which is the whole F1 broadcast and after race show.

that first program i posted here stopped working for me, so I have an alternative that works if anyone else experienced it.

MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HCNQQYLV)

Same program just different settings i think. Qualifying broadcast should come on within the hour.

[HyperTek]

http://i55.tinypic.com/rw17r8.jpg
Part of the cover blew off during Q1... i took this screen shot, interesting

[ManoNegra]

yeah, McLaren is doing remarkably well
WTF happened to Ferrari
but Vettel is still the man
that final session was very tense
Hamilton sure gave Red Bull a good scare

[Gnnr]

I don't know if you guys caught the Speed broadcast, but they said that April 12 (Tuesday) at 8PM there will be a special edition of Speed Center where there will be an announcement by the Austin F1 organizers. I hope its a date for the race! :)

[HyperTek]

its amazing how much money a energry drink company like redbull has...

[Karlitos]

anyone know where i can watch online? we dont get speed in the dorms, lame

[HyperTek]

look for my link above, works great .

Another vettel win. Not surprised lol.

Im convinced that redbull has him sand bag the car alot during practice and qualifying then unleashes during the races. And he gets the special treatment in the team where Webber is in a identical car that just cant keep up, though we know Webber has the potential.

[Gnnr]

Damn you Vettel, lol and not using KERS again for most of the race? Webber couldn't use it at all, amazing race for him to climb back the way he did and almost take pole from Heidfeld. Everytime Lotus Renault gets a podium I feel bad for Kubica. This could have been his year.

Hamilton made a costly mistake there at the end. I think his grip went out on the tires. Good trouble free race for Button. Mercedes keeping the pressure on Red Bull. Ferrari finally starting to show up and Massa able to hold off Alonso at the end.

Personally I'm glad there was no rain, it was already crazy enough with tire changes, KERS, DRS, KERS failure, DRS failure, etc

Great stuff from Di Resta. Too bad Perez went out, wasn't his fault. Good finish for Kobayashi again. Schumacher getting some points, but I guess him and Rosberg are just happy they could finish this time.

BTW, Maldonado sucks. Everytime I see this rookie driving his car is always twitching all over the place.

Damn these late races, lol

[ManoNegra]

Redbull sandbagging??? lol
BBC analyzed Hamilton's qualifying run and show the small mistake he made
that cost his the pole
Both Redbulls got off poorly at the start
you can easily see Vettel defeding like crazy
since their KERS is erratic
I'd like to see the evidence that Redbull favors him over Webber
he's just that good, must be driving Webber crazy

on another note, it was good to see Ferrari competitive in the race
too bad Alonso ran into the back of Hamilton near the end
Renault keeps surprising

[HyperTek]

Hamilton and Alonso handed penalties | 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix (http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/04/10/hamilton-alonso-handed-20second-penalties/)

Hamilton was penalised for making more than one move to defend his position. Alonso’s penalty was for making contact with the McLaren driver.

Alonso’s finishing position is unaffected by the penalty, but Hamilton drops from seventh to eighth.

That is bullshit, they where real racing.. that was a natural racing incident. They been trying to make the sport more entertaining and restore overtaking, and when something throws down, they penalize it.

[Gnnr]

wow, wtf!? I didn't see anything wrong with that. I can understand last year when Hamilton got one for excessive weaving, but that right there was just plain old racing by both parts. The FIA is full of shit.

[1337]

i think the penalty for Hamilton is during the start of the race

[Gnnr]

Caught the end of P1. Man, I seriously can not believe that the cars are that much slower than last year. I think all the teams are seriously sandbagging because they don't want to give anything away. A lot of psychological mind games being played by the teams. Compare to last year's times

P1 / P2 / P3
1’36.677 / 1’35.217 / 1’35.323

Q1 / Q2 / Q3
1’35.641 / 1’34.928 / 1’34.558

Fastest Lap 1’42.061 (L. Hamilton)
Record Lap 1'32.238 (M. Schumacher)

[Gnnr]

China is disgusting. I thought that was fog on the track, it was smog!!! :eek:

[HyperTek]

yeah on bbc practice broadcast they mentioned that the factories usually close for the f1 weekend but surprisingly they didnt this time.

[Gnnr]

Now we're finally getting times closer to last year. I heard that teams where going so others like HRT can make the 107% mark.

[ManoNegra]

Vettel on pole again
set record qualifying lap iirc
a second faster than 2nd
amazing

and Webber?
didn't make it out of QA1 and will start 18th
yikes
may be early but I think he's psychologically damaged goods

[Gnnr]

Well, this first half of the season is getting pretty boring when its not very competitive anymore. Vettel is not all that impressive when you consider his times are close to the actual times cars where running last year. To be expected considering his car isn't that much of a modification from last years.

Red Bull keeps giving Webber the shittier setup, so not surprised. They're using him as the guinea pig and doing things on his car they wouldn't dare do on Vettel's.

[ManoNegra]

Well, this first half of the season is getting pretty boring when its not very competitive anymore. Vettel is not all that impressive when you consider his times are close to the actual times cars where running last year. To be expected considering his car isn't that much of a modification from last years.

Red Bull keeps giving Webber the shittier setup, so not surprised. They're using him as the guinea pig and doing things on his car they wouldn't dare do on Vettel's.

three great rookies
Lotus/Renault competing for podiums
Hamilton almost taking pole in Malaysia
Red Bulls problems with KERS
Pirelli doing what is was asked to do with tires
DRS providing the passing it set up to encourage

I'd call that hardly boring

maybe your not a Red Bull/Vettel fan?

well I'm a Ferrari fan at heart
but I don't really think I ever got over the way the team
handled Schumacher's retirement
the way it let go Raikkonen even though he was better than Masa
nor do I like the current team management

[Gnnr]

Australian GP = 1. Red Bull 2. McLaren 3. Renault
Malyasian GP = 1. Red Bull 2. McLaren 3. Renault

Its already shaping up to be the same again for the Chinese GP. I'm not a fan of Vettel. But by the same token I'm not a fan of Ferrari and I would like to see them take a victory just to make things more interesting up front.

[ManoNegra]

hmmm, well I guess I disagree then
this is the most interesting F1 has been in years imo
new rules, new technology, new tires, new blood... win in my books

[Gnnr]

Its starting to seem a bit more gimmicky with all the new additions at once and not natural and genuine racing. Its fabricated. I was all for it in the beginning but the novelty has worn out quickly for me. I hope for some rain now to see if things get shaken up on the pole.

[HyperTek]

Q2 was nuts! That seriously had to be frustrating .

[nathanong87]

Australian GP = 1. Red Bull 2. McLaren 3. Renault
Malyasian GP = 1. Red Bull 2. McLaren 3. Renault

Its already shaping up to be the same again for the Chinese GP. I'm not a fan of Vettel. But by the same token I'm not a fan of Ferrari and I would like to see them take a victory just to make things more interesting up front.

vettel is a pole position machine, i think button will have a REAL good race tomorrow.

real excited for this season and the changes to the tire deg makes for an exciting race / strategies

[Karlitos]

Ugh i need to find a stream for macs... that link didnt work. Twitter updates dont cut it.

[HyperTek]

some mclaren mistakes but dam such an intense race!!!!!! wooooo

[HyperTek]

great race! best race of the season. SOo much action, no big accidents = just racing.

Just a little disapointed Button couldn't hang.. but what an amazing race for Webber, without KERS, he had the best race today, started back of the grid since he didnt make Q2.

[Gnnr]

I agree with everything you said. Great race!

[ManoNegra]

well, there it is
new rules, tires, DRS, KERS, etc not looking too bad now are they?
awesome race indeed

[Freddy]

watch the highlight of the race, what a fun race to watch shit was happening everywhere. and Webber wow from 18 to 3 beast. the clear winner of that race, Pirelli.

[AGNT84]

im not too happy with f1 right now fuckin ferrari :( anyway it has been a great start to the season and i cant wait till the next race...looks like vettel is in a good spot again so good luck to him. AS LONG AS MACLAREN DOEsNT WIN hahahah....anyway
GO FERRARI theres still along way to go///Good luck Vettel wouldnt mind seeing him win again this season
I want to gt ,e some tickets to the USGP @ COTA in austin next year hopefully evrything goes well (fingers crossed)

[Gnnr]

VIDEO ROLL>> HAMILTON + BUTTON WITH THE MP4/4 - Speedhunters (http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011/04/28/video-roll-gt-gt-hamilton-button-with-the-mp4-4.aspx)

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[0100]

^That is awesome!

[Freddy]

awesome vid

[Gnnr]

f1fanatic_co_uk F1 Fanatic
Readers in America (http://bit.ly/m6hEQ3) tell me the "Senna" movie is now available on #Netflix over there - see it while you can! #F1

Anyone with Netflix want to confirm?

[Gnnr]

Gonna go watch Practice and Qualifying right now. Should be a good race. :)

[drift freaq]

that was a dope vid. Watching qualifying right now. :D DVR is my friend.

[Gnnr]

Good race. Glad to see Ferrari is competitive. Hamilton's second to last lap cost him big time. I still think Vettel is a frontrunner and Webber is a better driver in gaining positions.

[Gnnr]

Anyone catch Qualy? Vettel is a spoiled brat. lol.

Spanish GP should be good tomorrow (at 7AM).

[mrchomponthis]

Hamilton stated he's going to pass up both the red bull boys by turn one. Spanish GP should have a fantastic start!

[Gnnr]

Good race. It looks like McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes have started to close the gap. I expect it to be a real dogfight in Monaco.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

i'm so happy that KK is scoring points in every race. he should be in a big team in a year or two, i think.

[Gnnr]

I'm off to catch up on Monaco practice and qualifying on the DVR. :)

[Karlitos]

Perez was doing well until that big crash, looks like another good starting for RBR but McLaren wasn't too far behind. Still stuck watching highlights only though ]: no streams for Mac.

[!Zar!]

Hamilton is going to have a hard time starting way back in 9th...

[WanganRunner]

Perez' crash was awful looking, was worried about him until I heard he was conscious/talking on a liveblog.

Getting up early tomorrow to watch the race.

[Gnnr]

Man, that Perez crash bummed me out. He was doing so good dueling with his rookie rival Maldonado up until that point.

[WanganRunner]

It's a shame the race was interrupted, I'm not sure Vettel would have held off Alonso and Button on thrashed tires if there hadn't been a reset.

Crazy race though, lots of fun to watch. My Inlaws were visiting and had never watched an F1 race and generally couldn't care less, but we were all totally enraptured from the beginning until the end, which was cool. It's always fun to watch Monaco just because it's so tight.

I thought for sure that Schumi was going to kiss a wall when Hamilton first passed him, but he held it together.

[Gnnr]

It's a shame the race was interrupted, I'm not sure Vettel would have held off Alonso and Button on thrashed tires if there hadn't been a reset.

This. Greatest race of the season up until the red flag. Bleh. Ruined.

[WanganRunner]

This. Greatest race of the season up until the red flag. Bleh. Ruined.

It was the first race I'd watched this year, now I'm really amped about the rest of the season, even though I know this might have been the high point.

[LoneStarSilvia]

http://i56.tinypic.com/5e5p9v.jpg

[Gnnr]

Hope there's no rain tomorrow's Canadian GP. Ferrari's looking real competitive here. Should make for a good race.

[drift freaq]

Hope there's no rain tomorrow's Canadian GP. Ferrari's looking real competitive here. Should make for a good race.

Nah rain will make it more interesting. LOL Its always fun to see who can really drive in the rain and who can't.

[Gnnr]

Nah rain will make it more interesting. LOL Its always fun to see who can really drive in the rain and who can't.

Uhhhh, you where saying? 90 minute suspension and counting. Ugh. What a shit race.

[Karlitos]

Uhhhh, you where saying? 90 minute suspension and counting. Ugh. What a shit race.

exactly, do you know if theyre going to finish or are they going to stop as soon as they get to 35 and call it for half points? I was excited to be back home and watch it live but it sucked.

[!Zar!]

So boring.

No point in having wet's if they are afraid to run in the rain.

[drift freaq]

Uhhhh, you where saying? 90 minute suspension and counting. Ugh. What a shit race.

Wow you guys are such baby's. The last part of the race was nothing short of fantastic.
Sure it rained to hard and sure there was a 90 minute wait but shit you could not have written what happened in the last 15 fifteen laps.
Seriously I have seen way to many boring dry weather races, were the lead was determined at the beginning of the race and nothing happened thereafter to change it.

This race had some great action. In the past there has been some incredible races among F1 greats that were in the rain. Today that happened again.
Thank you you can take your whiny asses home now. 15 laps of insane passes and lead change is definitely greater than 70 boring dry weather laps were Vettel would have led the whole damn race.

I will say this being able to race and pass in the rain is what separates the men from the boys in F1.

You guys are just proving you are used to watching pussy ass races were no one's ability is really challenged.

[WanganRunner]

I had to switch back and forth for awhile, because I didn't want to watch 45 minutes of cars under umbrellas, but the end was great.

I wanted to see Schumi on the podium though, and I really didn't expect Kobayashi to get knocked all the way down to 7th.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

354BRfxHNKs

radical.

[HyperTek]

^dam.

great race at the end.. kinda bummed hamilton made that bonehead move in the beginning.

I too was rooting for kobayashi to fight them off. Did want to see schumacher on podium too.

I never was a Button fan before, hated when he was dominating back in Brawn GP.. but now i must say he is growing on me. He has had some solid runs. Todays race showed his talents as a smart driver.

[Gnnr]

Wow you guys are such baby's. The last part of the race was nothing short of fantastic.

Sure, if you got to see it.....

[!Zar!]

Best race of the season, most boring race of the season, shortest, and longest race of the season, all at once. Too bad Fox coverage sucks, re-watching the BBC version was a must.

Schumacher had his best drive of the season, sadly took him from 2nd to 4th.

[IIIXziuR]

FOX Coverage was pretty sucky and the rain did not help.

I was pretty upset Lew was out of this one, I guess he will have to drive smarter and EUR GP

[HyperTek]

i watched the bbc pre race then figured "the fox broadcast is coming on ill watch that instead of the bbc stream" since im at a HD tv.. turned on the fox broadcast thinking they would tape delay it a little bit and include a pre-race show .. Nope, dropped us right into lap 2 or so.

I took a nap when they redflagged the race thinking "nahh they gonna call it off".. then i turned it back on later and things cleared up.

[mrchomponthis]

Congrats to Button, Vettel finally broke under presure!

[IIIXziuR]

I'm just happy Vettel didn't get another 1st place finish haha.

[mrchomponthis]

I am so tired of him!
I'm just happy Vettel didn't get another 1st place finish haha.

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

Gonna be scary with those tires! Michillien pulled out of f1 a while back and now it looks like bridgestone has also pulled out?

[ManoNegra]

Congrats to Button, Vettel finally broke under presure!

Tire strategy + DRS was really the reason imo

Gonna be scary with those tires! Michillien pulled out of f1 a while back and now it looks like bridgestone has also pulled out?

What rock did you just crawled out from?

The rain delay sucked and Fox/Speed commentary was subpar to say the least
but it was a good race
good to see Schumacher battling for podiums again
is it just me or is Hamilton buckling under the pressure a bit?

[!Zar!]

Hamilton was taken out by Button. That crash wasn't his fault. He got a better drive and Button closed the door on him too late.

[Gnnr]

I'm off to watch Valencia practice. :)

[Aroddalobster]

the last portion of the race was great, but i almost died laughing when the cleanup guy slipped and fell about 4 times after heidfield bumped into kobayashi

[JayDee M Rolly]

where does everyone stream their bbc coverage? i dont have speed anymore and even if i did i dislike the commentary.

[Gnnr]

where does everyone stream their bbc coverage? i dont have speed anymore and even if i did i dislike the commentary.

Click link: http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/365707-2011-f1-season-thread-3.html#post3949542

;)

[WanganRunner]

BBC might stop showing F1 altogether after 2012 or somesuch, apparently the license is much too expensive.

Eventually you're just going to pay $50/year or something to be able to stream it all from F1.com and no TV station will carry it, but that's probably a few years off.

Anyway, who's watching Valencia today? Not the most exciting circuit, but definitely one of the prettiest.

[HyperTek]

another Vettel dominated race..

Im not a big vettel fan because well redbull seems like borring winners..

[!Zar!]

Hopefully something changes at Silverstone while the lead teams will be on their back-foot.

[WanganRunner]

I thought Vettel raced brilliantly. He's out there in the same car as Webber, who's terrific, but he's so consistently superior in results while being so junior. He's the 21st century Hermann Lang.

That said, it was great to see the grandstands go crazy when hometown hero Alonso passed Webber, and when Alonso and Massa savaged Hamilton at the start.

I was pricing vacation rentals in Valencia while watching this, I'd never watched this GP before and I couldn't believe how pretty the circuit is. I want to go next year.

[Gnnr]

another Vettel dominated race..

Im not a big vettel fan because well redbull seems like borring winners..

No big suprises in this race. Good to see Ferrari on pole.

I agree with your Vettel comment. He's a front runner.

[Gnnr]

Practice 1 in 2hrs...

[WanganRunner]

Is anyone else watching Silverstone?

Everyone is switching to slicks now, but enough of the track is still wet for it to be a little hairy. I want to see Hamilton at least on podium, English driver for an English team at Silverstone and all that.

EDIT:

I so wanted to see Hamilton get out of the pits before Vettel, but he's on new tires and Seb's on used ones, so we'll see. Alonso is dominating, although he's on used tires also, albeit with like a 15 second lead over Vettel.

Koabayashi involved in TWO crashes, lol.

[HyperTek]

Was a great race! sucks that Button didnt get that wheel nut on, he is growing on me as a Mclaren driver.. as before I didn't care for him back in honda and brawn gp.

Lewis would of had the best drive of the race. Kobayashi just had bad luck from the beginning.

[Karlitos]

It was exciting all the way through. Pits stops really made the race, kinda sucks that there wasnt more on track passing though. Perez finally had a good race after the incident, bad luck for Kobayashi. And I wonder what will Webber do since he was asked to stay in 3rd where it seemed that he couldve passed Vettel. The ring should be fun to watch in a couple of weeks.

[WanganRunner]

And I wonder what will Webber do since he was asked to stay in 3rd where it seemed that he couldve passed Vettel.

I've heard they did that because IF there had been some sort of incident when Webber trying to pass Vettel (i.e. Hamilton and Massa), there is the possibility of a very damaging points consequence to Red Bull as it involves not one but two of their drivers.

McLaren felt the curse of Silverstone for sure, with Button losing that wheel and Hamilton having to go into fuel conservation mode. I think Hamilton would've come in 2nd if it wasn't for that, as he had fresher tires than the Red Bull cars.

[Gnnr]

Was a great race! sucks that Button didnt get that wheel nut on, he is growing on me as a Mclaren driver.. as before I didn't care for him back in honda and brawn gp.

Lewis would of had the best drive of the race. Kobayashi just had bad luck from the beginning.

Same for me, Button is growing on me. McLaren needs to get their crap together.

Perez finally had a good race after the incident, bad luck for Kobayashi.

Yeah, I'm happy for Perez getting a good finish. Sucks for Paul di Resta he could have been up there too. My two favorite rookies

I've heard they did that because IF there had been some sort of incident when Webber trying to pass Vettel (i.e. Hamilton and Massa), there is the possibility of a very damaging points consequence to Red Bull as it involves not one but two of their drivers.

I call BS on that one. We've seen Webber race from the back of the pack to the front this very season without incident.

[!Zar!]

Webber is Redbulls bitch.

He sucks under pressure.

[xiaphin]

I want more rain races always proves to be more interesting.

[Wake]

Webber is Redbulls bitch.

He sucks under pressure.

This^^

If he had any balls he would have fucking handled biz regardless of what they said.

[xiaphin]

Yeah so much for no more team orders. Dont know if you can be any clearer than this "Maintain the gap"

[!Zar!]

Yes, Redbull stated that they will not implement team orders, but it doesn't matter. After Horner told Webber to slow down, he IGNORED the command and continued to try and bring the fight to Vettel. Webber did not pass Vettel because he decided to slow down. Webber was just too slow.

Webber had the PERFECT opportunity to win the title last season and he drove like a pussy at Yas Marina.

Vettel passed Webber at the start like it was childs play.

I am not much of a RBR fan, and even less of a Vettel fan, but I will give credit when it is due.

Drivers award has to go to Alonos. He is the best overall driver package.

[simmode1]

Redbull makes F1 soooo uninteresting.

[WanganRunner]

Redbull makes F1 soooo uninteresting.

And yet Alonso and the curse of Silverstone made it so interesting last week.

I've been riveted lately, to be honest. It was a shame to see McLaren fall apart though, especially because it was all for no particularly good reason.

[HyperTek]

the muthafcking candy shop! lol
I would have a hard time deciding which car i want to drive =p
http://mclaren.com/_includes/images/slir/w1680-h2050//_includes/uploads/3229.jpg
http://mclaren.com/_includes/images/slir/w1640-h1360//_includes/uploads/3240.jpg
http://mclaren.com/_includes/images/slir/w1640-h1360//_includes/uploads/3225.jpg
http://mclaren.com/_includes/images/slir/w1640-h1360//_includes/uploads/3224.jpg
http://mclaren.com/_includes/images/slir/w1640-h1360//_includes/uploads/3250.jpg

I think it is amazing how they all got the correct era tires on them still. Dont some tires go out of production? of course they are sitting tho, probably not in running condition. I wonder if the other F1 teams have warehouses like this that they show pictures of.

http://mclaren.com/page/the-secret-world-of-unit-2--gallery

[Gnnr]

Want! :drool:

[WanganRunner]

BRITISH STORM GERMANY

Best race this season? Very dramatic first half in particular.


Sucks for Button to have yet another technical mishap, but it was great to see Hamilton win.

[Karlitos]

Awesome race, really didnt know who was going to win till the last few laps... It was great to see passing on the track and not just pits. Fall off for Vettel?

[HyperTek]

The Mclaren and Ferraris are up to Redbull's speed now.

Too bad Button had mechanical problems and had to retire, race was lost for him when he qualified so low.

Was hoping Massa would defend off vettel to that 5th place to eat away at vettel's championship points. He can still walk away with double world titles .

Awesome race, historic
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/x_alon_webb_nurb_2011-7.jpg
http://udaraji.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/wallpaper-nigel-mansell-gives-ayrton-senna-a-ride.jpg
Similarities.. Senna was 2 time world champion during that picture, so is Alonso.. Mansell hasnt won a championship yet in that picture, same with Webber.

been interesting seeing Infiniti on the Redbulls, they been a sponsor for a while now, i wonder if this is a sign of things to come...

[xiaphin]

Great find on the pictures!!!

One of the best races this season. Good to see Hamilton win but gotta feel bad for Webber, fifth time sitting on pole last 2 years he wasnt able to win. Needs to learn how to start the race.

Even if Vettel's race today is how the rest of the season will go for him it has been proven that he can still win the Championship, look at Buttons 2009 championship with Braun GP.

Like to see more different winners this year.

[HyperTek]

Renault is giving Heidfeld's seat to Bruno Senna for friday practice next week
Bruno Senna to drive in Friday practice | F1 Fanatic round-up (http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/07/25/257/)

Hopefully he can impress. I would like to see him get a seat .

[WanganRunner]

Looking forward to seeing Bruno drive.

I want to like him for his driving though, not because he's related to Ayrton.


I bet Alonso went through a good part of that race thinking he was going to bag two in a row.

[Gnnr]

Awesome race and best of the season to me so far! Lots of action up front between McLaren, Ferrari and Redbull. Hamilton and crew shat on this weekend. Sucks for Button, he would have had a good finish. This race just furthers cements my beliefs that Vettel is a frontrunner. Oh well, I think McLaren and Ferrari are now on the same playing field and smell blood. The Mercedes factory team has also done well, they've surpassed Renault.

been interesting seeing Infiniti on the Redbulls, they been a sponsor for a while now, i wonder if this is a sign of things to come...

Like what? I associate Renault more with Nissan....

[Wake]

Yeah renault/nissan has been a pair for a while. but since nissan owns infiniti you never know.

Im always happy to even see black people in motorsports so Im always juiced to see Hamilton win. But I agree the feild seems much more even at this point. end of the season should get exciting with hamilton moving up so quick and solidifying third in pointsw.

Webber eh, he needs some balls or some spurs in his ass or something.

[simmode1]

Oh, Hamilton won something? Time to start watching again? lol

[Wake]

Im so juiced that i signed the petition for F1 to come back to america. I cant wait and i may actually try and make the trip to texas to see it.

Hamilton almost won the last race too.

[Gnnr]

They seriously need to move the proposed date for Austin. It will be too hot to be outdoors.

[xiaphin]

They seriously need to move the proposed date for Austin. It will be too hot to be outdoors.

ditto... hot as balls

[WanganRunner]

It's a city course though right? Should be plenty of good indoor vantage points.

[HyperTek]

no its a full on track built in the middle of nowhere
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[Freddy]

BRITISH STORM GERMANY

Best race this season? Very dramatic first half in particular.


Sucks for Button to have yet another technical mishap, but it was great to see Hamilton win.

I have to say Montreal was the best race so far this season, Germany is second.

[!Zar!]

Yeah, Montreal is still the best race of the season I think.

Germany was awesome because there weren't any moment that made you want to sleep. It was exciting from practice 1, all the way to the checkered flag.

[Karlitos]

I feel like germany was "better" because it was legitimate equality. Not the rain bringing everyone down but everyone actually doing the best they could. Hadnt even noticed theyre not taking a break this week. Its going to be awesome...

And yeah the texas track is going to be nice, I heard they'll be opening it up for trackdays too. But supposedly they are already thinking of moving the day for the same reasons, it was going up for vote or something like that i believe.

[Wake]

All I know is I did my part just to get it back to America. at least now there is SOME chance of me seeing a race.

Since Laguna Seca is not down.

[!Zar!]

Lacuna seca would not be a good facility for F1 cars. As much as I would love to see a race so close to home.

As for disliking rain races, I LOVE rain races. It separates the men from the boys.

It allows people better chance to show their skill as opposed to being held back by their chassis designs during a dry race.

[Freddy]

does any one know why lacuna seca doesn't want f1?

[Wake]

No balls.

Its too tight to be competitive. And they just added more turns so I dont think it got any better. it would take a lot of skill and some luck to overtake there, therefore pole sitter has the best chance of winning. Not how F1 likes to do things, thank god.

[HyperTek]

I dont think there is enough high speed straights compared to modern f1 tracks, but then again Monaco doesnt have that either, but since its been in the series since the beginning , it stays.. Even tho they say Monaco does not fit modern standards but it stays.

[Wake]

thats because Monaco is pure awesome.

[HyperTek]

on the subject of monaco
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make sure to pick 720p

[HyperTek]

well next year UK F1 coverage is going over to a subscription service Sky Sports, so BBC won't be broadcasting alot of the races, which sucks for us who like their broadcast..
So much for keeping F1 free-to-air | Comment (http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/07/29/keeping-f1-freetoair/)

Will just have to find another stream

[Freddy]

thats sooooooo weak

[HyperTek]

US GP is now scheduled for November.. that is good so you guys dont have to worry about to heat, they took that into consideration.

[WanganRunner]

Bloody Hell.

I completely forgot about the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday, threw me off because it deviated from the normal "once every two week" schedule.

Another McLaren win though, and Button got some comeuppance after suffering silly technical issues in the two previous races, so that makes me happy.

Wish I could've actually watched it, but I'm not going to watch it after the fact.

Now like a month until Spa :(

[HyperTek]

Hamilton got robbed imo.. First he went out with the wrong tires and had to pit again, then he spun out and initiated a spin to straighten up and they saw him as being a risk to the other drivers so they gave him a drive through penalty.

When Kobayashi turned in and made contact with Algasuari , if it had been Hamilton they would of penalized for that.

[Wake]

i fucking missed it

[word sux]

good race kinda boring up front but some great battles back in the field

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

Hamilton got robbed imo.. First he went out with the wrong tires and had to pit again, then he spun out and initiated a spin to straighten up and they saw him as being a risk to the other drivers so they gave him a drive through penalty.

When Kobayashi turned in and made contact with Algasuari , if it had been Hamilton they would of penalized for that.

it WAS a risky move. the only reason hamilton salvaged points is because di resta didn't t-bone him right there. every other driver on the grid would have waited until traffic cleared to spin around. hamilton clearly saw those two cars and decided to spin around in front of them. if you think that's okay, you better not complain about getting cut off by idiot drivers on you daily commute.

[HyperTek]

even though button won.. Vettel still extends his points lead to take his 2nd championship... Thats why I wouldnt mind 2nd runner in the points to take some wins away from him.

[nathanong87]

i love button's driving style...so smooth.

[mrchomponthis]

De Resta had plenty of room, i watched the reply multiple times. Hamilton had a great drive but was screwed by the stewards.
it WAS a risky move. the only reason hamilton salvaged points is because di resta didn't t-bone him right there. every other driver on the grid would have waited until traffic cleared to spin around. hamilton clearly saw those two cars and decided to spin around in front of them. if you think that's okay, you better not complain about getting cut off by idiot drivers on you daily commute.