FIA Formula One Chanpionship 2014 Thread

[Pippo21]

I have my money on Hulk or Massa to win in Oz next week. How about you?

[Monseratto]

Finger boi's winning streak won't continue in Oz for sure...

[Monseratto]

And I thought turbo-lag was only a problem with cheap engines...

Crisis-struck Red Bull asks Toro Rosso for help | News | Motorsport.com

Mar.5 (GMM) Red Bull's early-season technical crisis is plumbing new depths, with news the reigning world champions are calling upon junior team Toro Rosso for help.

Italy's authoritative Autosprint reports that Red Bull has asked the Faenza based sister team for assistance on the all-new 'brake by wire' technology, which is tied in with the highly-sophisticated 'ERS' systems.

"The fact that Red Bull wants to use someone else's (system) says a lot about the size of Red Bull's other problems," said veteran correspondent Alberto Antonini.

One of those bigger problems is with extreme "turbo lag", Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko admits.

"You step on the gas," he told Austrian television Servus TV, "but the power comes all of a sudden, the wheels spin, the car slides and you lose speed.

"We are working with Renault on the test benches day and night to improve the situation for Melbourne," added Marko.

World champion Sebastian Vettel, however, is expecting to struggle next weekend.

"If half the drivers fail to finish, then maybe we could take a few points," he said.

"At the moment we have bigger problems to solve than just the pace."

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Lotus Renault isn't a happy bunch. Grosjean is one pissed dude.

Mar.6 (GMM) Romain Grosjean wasn't his always-smiling self during one dramatic moment at the Bahrain tests last week.

Footage has emerged of the Frenchman angrily thumping the tool benches in the Lotus garage as he apparently discussed the new Renault-powered E22's obvious problems with an engineer.

The footage can be seen below:



Having sat out the first test at Jerez amid recent financial problems, the extent of Lotus' situation with its troubled 2014 car became clear only in Bahrain.

"Of course," Frenchman Grosjean is quoted by Speed Week, "we are still far away from a good performance.

"We need to understand the brake-by-wire system, the new power unit and charging the batteries and in these areas, it doesn't look so good," he admitted.

"But together with Renault, we will work in the next two weeks until Melbourne to improve."

Asked how he will keep his ever-present smile on his face early in 2014, Grosjean answered: "Think of my son."

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Willaims new livery...

[Retz]

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone rules out Indian GP in 2015



There is bad news for Formula 1 fans in India. According to a Reuters report, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has ruled out Indian Grand Prix's return in 2015.

Speaking to the news agency, Ecclestone reportedly said that there was never a plan to have the Indian GP return in F1's 2015 schedule. "At the moment, India won't be on for next year for sure. Probably 2016," he was quoted as saying. "They're gradually getting over all the bureaucracy with the tax position inside the country and the general finance."

The Indian GP made its debut in 2011 and was part of the F1 calendar for three years before being taken off for 2014 season. Issues with taxation were seen as the major reason for taking F1 away from the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida with the event being categorized as entertainment rather than as a sport.

Jaypee, organisers of the Indian Grand Prix, had told NDTV last year that every effort was being made to ensure that F1's return to Indian shores. Ecclestone's latest revelation though points in the opposite direction as India's wait looks all set to extend by a year.

Source: F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone rules out Indian GP in 2015 | Formula One - News | NDTVSports.com

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone rules out Indian GP in 2015 | Formula One - News | NDTVSports.com

[Retz]

Iceman and Alo first joint interview F1 2014

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54frxixErRA]Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso first joint interview - Ferrari F14 T 2014 launch - YouTube[/ame]

[Retz]

McLaren unveils special one-off Mobil 1 livery



McLaren has revealed that it will run a one-off livery to celebrate its 20-year partnership with oil and fuel supplier Mobil 1.
The ExxonMobil company will be celebrating its 333rd race as a partner of McLaren.

As part of a one-off branding deal, the MP4-29 will feature a new black and silver livery with large Mobil 1 branding on its sidepods.

Speaking about the event, McLaren COO Jonathan Neale said: "We are priviledged to have worked closely with ExxonMobil. During 332 races together, we have achieved four world championships, 78 wins, 229 podium finishes and 76 pole positions - a huge testament to our powerful technology partnership.

"Seeing Mobil fuels branding on the MP4-29 is a great recognition of the relationship's contribution to performance over our two decades together."

Artis Brown, Mobil 1's global motorsports manager, added: "To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mobil 1's relationship with McLaren, we are looking forward to showcasing a special branding scheme during the first race of the 2014 season.

"There is a lot of energy entering this race. Not only are we celebrating our 20th anniversary with McLaren, but we are also welcoming Kevin Magnussen into the team. When you combine these elements with the introduction of the new V6 engine, this should be a very exciting weekend.

"We are proud to celebrate our relationship with McLaren this weekend and are looking forward to an exciting season."
- See more at: McLaren unveils special one-off Mobil 1 livery

Source: McLaren unveils special one-off Mobil 1 livery

McLaren unveils special one-off Mobil 1 livery

[Retz]

Australian GP - Star Sports / FOX Sports HD Live TV Schedule

March 14 (friday)
9:30am (Live) / 4:30pm (replay) - Practice 1
1:30pm (Live) / 6pm (replay) - Practice 2

March 15 (saturday) - Star Sports only
11am (Live) - Practice 3
2pm (Live) / 9pm (Replay) - Qualifying Race

March 16 (sunday)
1pm (Live) - Raceday show
2pm (Live) - Main Race

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Oooh...look where the two Williams driver are.

F1Today.net Formula 1 news

14-03-2014 - ALBERT PARK - FREE PRACTICE 1

DRIVER TEAM TIME DIFFERENCE #
1. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:31.840 20
2. Jenson Button McLaren 1:32.357 +0.517 22
3. Valtteri Bottas Williams 1:32.403 +0.563 27
4. Felipe Massa Williams 1:32.431 +0.591 19
5. Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull Racing 1:32.599 +0.759 26
6. Nico Rosberg Mercedes GP 1:32.604 +0.764 17
7. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Racing 1:32.793 +0.953 10
8. Kevin Magnussen McLaren 1:32.847 +1.007 26
9. Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:32.977 +1.137 19
10. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 1:33.446 +1.606 30
11. Nico Hulkenberg Force India 1:33.533 +1.693 23
12. Sergio Perez Force India 1:33.855 +2.015 24
13. Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso 1:34.272 +2.432 27
14. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber 1:35.578 +3.738 7
15. Adrian Sutil Sauber 1:36.445 +4.605 13
16. Jules Bianchi Marussia F1 Team 1:40.859 +9.019 6
17. Max Chilton Marussia F1 Team 1:46.922 +15.082 4
18. Pastor Maldonado Lotus No time 2
19. Kamui Kobayashi Caterham No time 1
20. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes GP No time 1
21. Marcus Ericsson Caterham No time 1
22. Romain Grosjean Lotus No time 0

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2nd Practice Session

14-03-2014 - ALBERT PARK - FREE PRACTICE 2

DRIVER TEAM TIME DIFFERENCE #
1. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes GP 1:29.625 37
2. Nico Rosberg Mercedes GP 1:29.782 +0.157 31
3. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:30.132 +0.507 28
4. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Racing 1:30.381 +0.756 40
5. Jenson Button McLaren 1:30.510 +0.885 33
6. Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull Racing 1:30.538 +0.913 37
7. Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:30.898 +1.273 32
8. Valtteri Bottas Williams 1:30.920 +1.295 38
9. Kevin Magnussen McLaren 1:31.031 +1.406 34
10. Nico Hulkenberg Force India 1:31.054 +1.429 33
11. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 1:31.060 +1.435 35
12. Felipe Massa Williams 1:31.119 +1.494 31
13. Sergio Perez Force India 1:31.283 +1.658 36
14. Adrian Sutil Sauber 1:32.355 +2.730 36
15. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber 1:32.468 +2.843 26
16. Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso 1:32.495 +2.870 36
17. Jules Bianchi Marussia F1 Team 1:33.486 +3.861 29
18. Romain Grosjean Lotus 1:33.646 +4.021 12
19. Max Chilton Marussia F1 Team 1:34.757 +5.132 29
20. Marcus Ericsson Caterham No time 1
21. Pastor Maldonado Lotus No time 0
22. Kamui Kobayashi Caterham No time 0

[ClaNker]

People criticizing Newey for the tight packaging due to high cooling requirement of the new PU. Well there's your solution, wilts retaining the very tight packaging.

[Helios]

i'm growing fond of the electric, low grumble noise of turbo v6 engine. and it'll get sweeter as it goes through the stages of development

f1 'ol high pitch noise, you shall surely be missed

and almost no turbo lag? the pinnacle of engine tech

i am stoked for race day

[niky]

High pitched motors always sounded like crap, to me. I enjoy listening to cars rev, but the screaming V10s and V8s were physically painful to listen to.

Give me torque, baby. Lots of fricking torque and lots of drivers spinning... hahaha... I think I'll enjoy this season.

[ClaNker]

Enjoy the low grumble noise of the engine this season folks because FIA is going to address that next season and make it louder. And the nose, and the fuel limit, and the rev limit.

[Retz]

Hamilton: "I'm a Driver!"

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iiQwKJ5JFM]Australian GP 2014: Security guard asks Lewis Hamilton for his pass - YouTube[/ame]

[funkeemunkee]

Watched practice and I feel that something was missing. The screaming engines on the limit now had a low-toned grunt. Dunno but I reckon breakneck speed is best indicated by engines wailing.

[ClaNker]

^ Yep, the new engine sounds awful.



The broadcast decided to shut up for a minute so they can hear the engine.

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I guess Pastor may want his money back... Good break for the Hulk not ending up at Lotus...

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Vettel eliminated at Q2... 13th place. Crowd cheering...Kimi out too at 12th.