Re: 2014 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

by F4H Button Mon 6 Oct 2014 - 19:29

I haven't seen it yet, although im curious, I know it'll be hard to watch.

by LMR Zakspeed Mon 6 Oct 2014 - 19:48

Turbo Power 77 wrote:In the wake of Bianchi's crash a lot of people have mentioned the possibility of closed cockpits on F1 cars. What's your opinion on it?

I personally don't want it to happen. What bugs me the most is that if it was to happen we would most likely end up with LMP1 style cars, especially since the concepts I've seen would make the cars heavier and therefore slower. Also if a car was to catch fire or flip over surely this would hinder the escape time for a driver and make it difficult for marshalls medical team to get to the driver.

I want the sport to be safe don't get me wrong but if we take Bianchi's crash as an example the way of preventing his injuries would have been if there wasn't a recovery vehicle on the circuit. I think every circuit should have Monaco style cranes instead of vehicles on the circuit.

Was also thinking this. They can lift them up as high as you like like a feather.

by **Ax4x Mikey J** Mon 6 Oct 2014 - 19:51

LMR Zakspeed wrote:
Turbo Power 77 wrote: I think every circuit should have Monaco style cranes instead of vehicles on the circuit.

Was also thinking this. They can lift them up as high as you like like a feather.

Same here. They could easily afford it, even if it means deducting the costs out of FIA sanction fees.

by Ax4x Chaddy Mon 6 Oct 2014 - 21:39

The video is the hard to watch but watching it im very glad it hit at a angle and not straight in with the nose. I personally think small built in to the ground cranes would be good. Build them behind the barriers and make sure they can reach a fair bit. No need for marshals just put a easy hooking point on the cars or even magnets and lift it over the barrier very quickly.

by nickyf1 Tue 7 Oct 2014 - 0:52

Thing is though, any accident at Monaco will be near a crane. At most other circuits with vast run-off, such cranes are rendered useless if a car gets beached in the gravel or stops anywhere short of the barriers. A snatch tractor is the only way to recover cars on a conventional circuit.

It's more a case of the location of barrier folds and access points rather than the cars/safety crews themselves.

by CreamyTastey Tue 7 Oct 2014 - 0:54

In Japan for the SuperGT series they have little 'tug type snatch vehicle on catapiller tracks' why wasn't that used instead of a 10 Tonne JCB?

by Ax4x Kane Tue 7 Oct 2014 - 1:39

What gave me the chills most about that video, was the marshal at guiding the front of the Sauber. If Bianchi was 6ft or so to his left, he would've hit that marshal. Ridiculously dangerous, as I only watched the race this morning, it was eerie hearing Brundle foreshadow the situation on his commentary before that actual accident occurred.

by XPR Roadrunner Tue 7 Oct 2014 - 3:39

Safety car whenever a car cannot continue on the race track in the rain. Unless the car was driven off track by the driver when he/she retired. No ifs ands or buts.

Closed cockpit would/should never happen. why? cuz it already exists, and it's called LMP. nuff said. The cars would look radically different, and the cars would generally be bigger to account for the canopy and whatnot.

This WAS a freak accident, but the problems lay with the on track activies

by **Ax4x Mikey J** Tue 7 Oct 2014 - 15:31

http://www.marussiaf1team.com/news/1035/

Sad

by Ax4x Chaddy Tue 7 Oct 2014 - 15:47

very sad news

by FSR Groves Tue 7 Oct 2014 - 16:50

Devastated :/

by Ax4x Kane Wed 8 Oct 2014 - 16:27

13 years of 130R. Incredible.

by Turbo Power 77 Wed 8 Oct 2014 - 19:44

Rumours that Hamilton has signed for McLaren. Not 100% though.

by LMR Zakspeed Wed 8 Oct 2014 - 20:41

Turbo Power 77 wrote:Rumours that Hamilton has signed for McLaren. Not 100% though.

I don't always would think that Motorsport.com is right but:
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hamilton-has-no-thoughts-of-leaving-mercedes

by Ax4x Chaddy Thu 9 Oct 2014 - 2:36

Also a new rumour of Alonso going to Williams next year year even though Massa and Bottas are signed up...

by **Ax4x Mikey J** Thu 9 Oct 2014 - 2:42

I don't know if that would be smart for Williams. Bottas has as bright a future as Alnoso has a successful past. And Massa has proven to be great at chassis development, which young Bottas needs more than he does a primadonna former champion teammate.

by **EZT MAKO 6669** Thu 9 Oct 2014 - 15:01

Flyin Mikey J wrote:I don't know if that would be smart for Williams. Bottas has as bright a future as Alnoso has a successful past. And Massa has proven to be great at chassis development, which young Bottas needs more than he does a primadonna former champion teammate.

That's a bit rough there Mikey! If I had an F1 team, Alonso would be my first choice as a driver. The Ferrari's have not been the best for a few years, yet he has remained competitive and a threat to win.

by **Ax4x Mikey J** Thu 9 Oct 2014 - 15:19

Yeah, I was a bit harsh, but with Ferrari's lack of pace this season, its making me think that while Massa was never a great racer, he is very good at chassis development.

That and its rather widely rumored that Alonso has a contractual clause declaring him the team's number one driver... whether or not his teammate can outperform. That would take a bit of fight out of any potential teammate before teh races even start... and why I called him out as a primadonna.

by **EZT MAKO 6669** Thu 9 Oct 2014 - 15:43

Massa was a very good racer until his crash. He only just started showing his former self last year. That, and I think the team did give Alonso more credence, which probably did have an effect on his attitude. I'm rather glad he went to Williams. It seems to be a good fit for him and he's doing much better.

Most teams have a number one driver I think, though in Red Bulls case I think they may be re-evaluating that!! LOL! The Iceman knew the score when he went to Ferrari, and I highly doubt he is intimidated by anyone. I could be wrong, but I really think he doesn't like the car.

by GTR Mike V Thu 9 Oct 2014 - 17:22

Theirs even rumors of Fred taking a sabbatical in 2015, which would be immensely idiotic on his part considering Ferrari WILL improve next year. I think McLaren is his only option, which is kind of funny because I rthought he burned all his bridges there, but apparently Honda wants him that badly. the other teams don't seem to want the baggage that comes with him. Red Bull signing Kvyat right away speaks volumes to me and Merc has no reason to change their line up.

Either way, i am happy with the prospect of Vettel going to Ferrari. I admire that he is following in the footsteps of his hero.

by XXX Skyrocket Thu 9 Oct 2014 - 17:37

vettel and alonso at mclaren next saison,hows that? lol!

btw lotus will be mercedes.powered next saison,fresh news!

by Slider S15 Sat 18 Oct 2014 - 19:19

Here's a fun one for you! hasmaldonadocrashedtoday.com

Up to the second counter from his last crash, Pictures and reasons for his last one. Wonder what kind of personal best he can set within season?

by GTR Mike V Fri 24 Oct 2014 - 22:15

Audi to join F1 in 2016...apparently

http://m.motoring.com.au/news/2014/audi/audi-for-formula-one-47037

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/89171/audi-to-join-f1-in-2016

by MaynardMK4 Fri 24 Oct 2014 - 22:38

I'll believe it when I see it.

by GTR Mike V Sun 26 Oct 2014 - 13:00

Neither Caterham or Marussia will be at the US GP, dark times for F1.

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/318029/caterham-f1-set-to-miss-next-two-races/

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/318042/marussia-set-to-miss-united-states-gp/

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