F1 2014 thread

You can't judge the race year by the results of the Australian GP.
Expect a lot of changes in the coming races.
2013 also had an erratic start.
 
Who's judging the year on one race? Sure there will be changes, some drivers will improve as they get the hang of adapted driving styles. Others will fall. There's a lot to get used to
 
RedBull are appealing the decision based on the fact that the flow rate equipment had been inconsistent all weekend it seems.
Red Bull immediately notified the FIA of its intent to appeal the decision.

"Inconsistencies with the FIA fuel flow meter have been prevalent all weekend up and down the pitlane," said a Red Bull statement.

"The team and Renault are confident the fuel supplied to the engine is in full compliance with the regulations."
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That said, I have no doubt Redbull would push the limits of what's legal (totally OK, but risky).
 
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Well, they were warned about it, I dont really have any sympathy for them. You chose to try to bend the rules and you got caught.
 
Super race, super result.

We have witnessed the introduction of an F1 revolution...........successfully imo.

Yes it came with some sacrifices but having assumed that more than 50% of grid would DNF the race in my view we had above average entertainment (compared to some boring stiff races) and have finally seen a new team on the podium.

Todays driver for me was Bottas without a doubt, having performed so well after an unlucky beginning.

To the RB's and their irregularities, stiffs, I agree with Ancalagon if they bluffed they must expect to be called.

And then finally, just to me, because I'm a McLaren fan and we were the laughing stock of the paddock in '13 and now we're back :D
 
iaywtimnbe said:
RedBull are appealing the decision based on the fact that the flow rate equipment had been inconsistent all weekend it seems.

That said, I have no doubt Redbull would push the limits of what's legal (totally OK, but risky).
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Agreed
 
Quantum Theory said:
I think what we learned today is that this will actually be an exciting season. Although we had two high profile retirements, reliability seemed reasonable for the rest of the field. Not as big a factor as people claimed. Fuel saving was also not that big of a factor today. Mercedes clearly has the upper hand and if Lewis raced, they would probably have had a one two. Thing is, the other teams will probably get better, as the season progresses. Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull and even Williams will be in the mix... I'm still excited.
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Word, like this post.

I think that is exactly what we have seen today. Am also excited, two weeks to go until Sepang and then just one week break to Bahrain.

Still lots to come.
 
Quantum Theory said:
Fuel saving was also not that big of a factor today. Mercedes clearly has the upper hand and if Lewis raced, they would probably have had a one two.
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Fuel saving was affected by the somewhat unnecessary safety car. They could race harder after that.

Even so, it was still fuel saving that was the reason Magnusson was told to back off Ricciardo when he was within DRS zone.
 
Incredible how it's only RB who have the issues with the fuel sensors, and only when they're penalised for contravening the rules, after having been warned about it beforehand on more than one occasion...
 
OzzieCapie said:
Fuel saving was affected by the somewhat unnecessary safety car. They could race harder after that.

Even so, it was still fuel saving that was the reason Magnusson was told to back off Ricciardo when he was within DRS zone.
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Mmmmm, this could become exacerbated if we have cases of multiple or prolonged SC, but we cross the bridge when we get there. If it becomes an issue I am certain the FIA will adjust rules.
 
DJ... said:
Incredible how it's only RB who have the issues with the fuel sensors, and only when they're penalised for contravening the rules, after having been warned about it beforehand on more than one occasion...
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Precisely.............busted...........and now crying :rolleyes:
 
Rookies shine on record-breaking F1® debuts

McLaren’s Kevin Magnussen and Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat both enjoyed record-breaking starts to their Formula One racing careers in Australia.

Magnussen, who came home in third place, became the first Danish driver in F1 history to score a podium finish and the first rookie since Lewis Hamilton in 2007 to reach the rostrum in his debut race. Interestingly, Hamilton also qualified fourth and finished third in his maiden Grand Prix with McLaren at the same track - Albert Park. Before Sunday’s race in Australia, the best result for a Danish driver in a Grand Prix was sixth place, achieved by none other than Jan Magnussen - Kevin’s father - in Canada in 1998.

Meanwhile, by finishing tenth, Daniil Kvyat became the youngest driver in history to finish in a point-scoring position. The Russian rookie (who on race day was 19 years, 322 days old) is 27 days younger than Sebastian Vettel was when he scored points in his debut race, the 2007 United States Grand Prix. Incidentally, Kevin Magnussen is the 13th youngest driver to score points, but the second youngest (behind Sebastian Vettel) to score a podium.

Nico Rosberg’s win was the fourth of his career and means he is now just one win behind his world champion father Keke. Coincidentally, Keke won the inaugural Australian Grand Prix (in Adelaide) in 1985 racing car number six - the same number Nico raced to victory in Melbourne. Nico's Sunday triumph was also notable for being Mercedes’ 100th as an engine/power unit supplier.
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Interesting read, well done the youngsters.
 
I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. RB (although with issues & disqualified) did way better than I anticipated. Lotus went further than I thought they would, 45 laps for Grosjean. Hamilton, poor guy, had high hopes for him. Ferrari did ok, Kimi not so!

Most impressive team turnaround I reckon ... Williams, wow. What a difference to 2013! Bottas drove exceptionally well, I cant stop wondering how Massa would have finished! I am somewhat more excited now for this season ;)
 
Yes very much so, Bottas showed true potential. If Massa didn't crash out he could have challenged top 5 definitely.

Season wide open.

I do however expect Ferrari and RB to bounce back hard next race, they are too good teams not to.
 
As far as season-openers go, especially after major rule changes, that was pretty damn good. Good, close racing down the grid, and far fewer mechanical failures than many expected. That said, if Hamilton and Rosberg had pushed each other for the duration I suspect the gap back to the next car would've been a lot more than 20-odd seconds...
 
Yes the Merc pace is a concern. Rosberg was a few seconds adrift after the start within a few laps, and after the SC.

What I did find amusing though is Button. He didn't race (properly) one lap yet he kept climbing, and the pit stop again promoted him to fourth.
 
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