Thorin Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'm sure one of the Renault F1 Turbo's was a 1.5ltr engine that did 1500bhp in Qualifying trim? Yeah but I was thinking that was back when they could have a new engine every race, probably not feasible with current engine limitations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Yeah but I was thinking that was back when they could have a new engine every race, probably not feasible with current engine limitations? I'm thinking the advances in technology - materials and design will allow something near this. And yes, engines have to last, but it's a risk assessment isn't it? Up the boost and win a race you can't win easily, then turn it down for the ones you could win easily. I wonder if they'd be allowed manual boost control or it'll all be boring and gear/throttle/grip balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Gear dependant mapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I liked it when we used to have completely different set-ups from qually to the race. At Jordan when we had the Mugen Honda engine, we used to get the 'Suzuka specials'. It would be something like an extra 30hp on the standard engine, but quite likely to grenade itself at any given moment. We used to stick it in the car, bang out 12 laps with it then throw it in the skip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I liked it when we used to have completely different set-ups from qually to the race. At Jordan when we had the Mugen Honda engine, we used to get the 'Suzuka specials'. It would be something like an extra 30hp on the standard engine, but quite likely to grenade itself at any given moment. We used to stick it in the car, bang out 12 laps with it then throw it in the skip. See I'd like a halfway compromise on that. Yes have the rules an engine should last 4 races or such, but have the ability to run it past safe margins of reliability for a banzai win. I'm sure Honda would've then created an engine that'd have won them Suzuka but munched itself in the 2nd race. But a win in Japan would be worth the publicity.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 See I'd like a halfway compromise on that. Yes have the rules an engine should last 4 races or such, but have the ability to run it past safe margins of reliability for a banzai win. I'm sure Honda would've then created an engine that'd have won them Suzuka but munched itself in the 2nd race. But a win in Japan would be worth the publicity.. A Qualy engine that has to do FP1, FP2, FP3 and Qualy, for 4 weekends, then another engine that has to do the race for 4 weekends. A bit more on-tap for the driver in qualy and a less compromised engine for the race. I'd like to see that. Never happen, though. Roll on the new Turbo-era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Don't forget FP1 starts in 2 hours 20 online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I'd also like to point out how much of a good genuine bloke Webber seems to be http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/8494196.F1_star_Mark_Webber_takes_a_pitstop_with_swimmer_Ben_Clark/?ref=mr From my local paper. No PR stunt, no RBR overalls etc, just went to visit a local lad... only a couple of days before FP1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I'd also like to point out how much of a good genuine bloke Webber seems to be http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/8494196.F1_star_Mark_Webber_takes_a_pitstop_with_swimmer_Ben_Clark/?ref=mr From my local paper. No PR stunt, no RBR overalls etc, just went to visit a local lad... only a couple of days before FP1. I do hope he wins the championship - seems like a really genuine bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I hope he does as well, out of all the contenders he's way out in front in the, all round good bloke championship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 How the battle will work out : If Alonso wins in Brazil, he will be champion unless Webber is higher than fourth If Alonso is second, he will be champion unless Webber is higher than eighth, Hamilton higher than fourth or Vettel wins If Alonso is third, he will be champion unless Webber finishes in the top 10, Hamilton in the top four and Vettel in the top three If Alonso does not finish on the podium, it will go to Abu Dhabi Button can only stay in contention if he finishes first or second but is out if Alonso finishes in the top six or if Webber is in the top two Vettel must beat Alonso on track to stay in contention Can anyone see a Senna/Prost type suzuka situation going on with the last point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Bring on the bumper cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 What we need is someone to take out Vettel and Alonso, then Button to win followed by LH and Webber That would make for a good final race ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Is anyone also interested in maybe doing a group attendance at something like this if they run it next year? http://europeanmotornews.com/2010/02/08/watch-a-gp-at-williams-f1/ I know Gaz with his press credentials probably will get to do this sometime himself anyway... jammy git. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I hope he does as well, out of all the contenders he's way out in front in the, all round good bloke championship Having worked with him during my last year at Williams, I can honestly say IMHO he was a genuinely sound bloke. I remember when he first arrived he asked us all if there were any of us playing any sports and if he could come and join in. Some drivers won't even speak to you if you said "Hello" to them in a coridoor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Is anyone also interested in maybe doing a group attendance at something like this if they run it next year? http://europeanmotornews.com/2010/02/08/watch-a-gp-at-williams-f1/ I know Gaz with his press credentials probably will get to do this sometime himself anyway... jammy git. I don't think I'll be allowed I've watched a few races at the conference centre though, and if they also gave you a tour of the factory it'd be worth a trip out. It's basically a little cinema with three screens. They show live timing on one, the BBC feed on another and some hungarian feed on the last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Is anyone also interested in maybe doing a group attendance at something like this if they run it next year? http://europeanmotornews.com/2010/02/08/watch-a-gp-at-williams-f1/ I know Gaz with his press credentials probably will get to do this sometime himself anyway... jammy git. there are a few opportunities, but I'd be up for doing something with the forum too. I know they offer such things at Mercedes World too, and I think at the McLaren site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 there are a few opportunities, but I'd be up for doing something with the forum too. I know they offer such things at Mercedes World too, and I think at the McLaren site... Well is there any way you can get in touch with McLaren PR or Mercedes PR and ask them if they'd arrange something for the club... ? Sort of a 'where all proceeds go to charity' kind of PR friendly event? Trying to also think how you could turn it into some sort of feature. Maybe massive amounts of turbo cars turning up at an F1 place when F1's just switching to Turbo engines may be some strenuous link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Well is there any way you can get in touch with McLaren PR or Mercedes PR and ask them if they'd arrange something for the club... ? Sort of a 'where all proceeds go to charity' kind of PR friendly event? Trying to also think how you could turn it into some sort of feature. Maybe massive amounts of turbo cars turning up at an F1 place when F1's just switching to Turbo engines may be some strenuous link? tenuous at best but I'll see what I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I wonder if Vettel will be asked to perform one of his 'moments caused by inexperience' into Alonso? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 what we really want is hamilton to win on sunday, alonso to go out, maybe vettel to(dont like him at all) and webber to come bottom half out of the points, then the last race would be very very intresting. i want hamilton to win but as above webber is a bit like your average jo, quality chap and isnt a cry baby like some others,, huhum vettel, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Button FTW, all the rest to take each other out or blow an engine and DNF, finger crossed. http://www.cool-smileys.com/images/86.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 2nd practice times 1 germany S Vettel 1:11.968 2 australia M Webber 1:12.072 3 spain F Alonso 1:12.328 4 great britain L Hamilton 1:12.656 5 brazil F Massa 1:12.677 6 poland R Kubica 1:12.882 7 great britain J Button 1:13.206 8 germany N Heidfeld 1:13.222 9 germany N Rosberg 1:13.333 10 germany M Schumacher 1:13.346 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej705 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Hamilton ftw and alonso's engine to fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Wet quali should be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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