formula 1 Formula 1 World Championship 2016 Season Discussion

[MightyJordan]

 

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[philcruicks]

3 hours ago, Frank B. said:

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Good to see McLaren up the time sheets.

I thought RB expected to do a bit better here, maybe on par with Ferrari, looks like they're still a little off the pace, but lets see what FP2 and 3 bring.

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6 minutes ago, philcruicks said:

Good to see McLaren up the time sheets.

I thought RB expected to do a bit better here, maybe on par with Ferrari, looks like they're still a little off the pace, but lets see what FP2 and 3 bring.

Agreed I was pleasantly surprised! Maybe they'll make it into Q3 as well for once.

[philcruicks]

Yeh, not had both in at the same race yet, so that I think should be their target.

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[+John. Subscriber¹]

Solid Mclaren performance. Just what I like to see

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[MightyJordan]

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Man of the race: Kimi Räikkönen

Reject of the race: Max Verstappen, for his overly defensive moves against KR.

[Chasethebase Reporter]

Alonso deserves some credit for finishing 7th in every session.

[philcruicks]

21 minutes ago, Steve B. said:

Alonso deserves some credit for finishing 7th in every session.

Mr Consistent.

 

Overall not a bad race though, good to see RB being able to actually put some level of pressure on Merc even if it didn't last all race, some good battles between RB and Ferrari and Alonso managing to keep FI and Williams behind (share reliability is still a bit iffy with Jensons retirement).

 

Though I'd contest reject of the race as Palmer for such a good overtake and solid position only to spin it.

[MightyJordan]

6 hours ago, Frank B. said:

Reject of the race: Max Verstappen, for his overly defensive moves against KR.

 

2 hours ago, philcruicks said:

Though I'd contest reject of the race as Palmer for such a good overtake and solid position only to spin it.

Nah, the real reject of the race is the FIA's radio restrictions.

 

(Or if it has to be a driver, Kvyat for speeding in the pitlane.)

[philcruicks]

F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law 'kidnapped in Sao Paulo

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The mother-in-law of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has been kidnapped in Brazil with criminals demanding a ransom of $36.5m (£28m), reports say.

Aparecida Schunck, the 67-year-old mother of Mr Ecclestone's wife Fabiana Flosi, was seized in Sao Paulo on Friday night, Veja and Globo reported.

Police in the city have not yet commented.

source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-36891829

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Bigger photo: 

 

 

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[+John. Subscriber¹]

Alonso likes 7th, doesn't he!

[lnmnky]

On 25/07/2016 at 4:05 PM, MightyJordan said:

 

Nah, the real reject of the race is the FIA's radio restrictions.

 

(Or if it has to be a driver, Kvyat for speeding in the pitlane.)

Looks like radio is back in full force. Back to 2014 rules perhaps where anything goes... just caught a bit on FP1 with Christian Horner talking about the meeting with Jean Todd. 

[philcruicks]

Formula 1 halo: Bernie Ecclestone says it will not be introduced in 2017

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Formula 1 bosses have voted against introducing the 'halo' head protection system next season.

The strategy group of Bernie Ecclestone, six leading teams and Jean Todt, president of governing body the FIA, decided it needed more work.

But the FIA said some form of increased head protection would be introduced for the 2018 season.

F1 commercial boss Ecclestone said it was agreed to "look into it in more detail".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/36919451

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1 minute ago, philcruicks said:

Formula 1 halo: Bernie Ecclestone says it will not be introduced in 2017

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/36919451

er...what a stupid idea.

[philcruicks]

1 minute ago, John. said:

er...what a stupid idea.

Yeh, I mean I don't really like the design, but rather that for a year (everyone gets the same one, i.e. safety over performance) then 2018 teams can develop they're own, or the aeroscreen and/or other options can be developed over the 2017 season.

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5 minutes ago, philcruicks said:

Yeh, I mean I don't really like the design, but rather that for a year (everyone gets the same one, i.e. safety over performance) then 2018 teams can develop they're own, or the aeroscreen and/or other options can be developed over the 2017 season.

Well, lets just hope there aren't any avoidable injuries next year.