F1 2014 thread

They sound like sore losers.

They had such amazing performance in years past, and now this is the first year its been a battle for them. They have a technical issue, disagree with the stewards, and suddenly the owner wants to take his toys and go home.

Admittedly it will be a loss for the sport if he does, so I hope he doesnt. I hope sportsmanship prevails.
 
the first race was the worst ive seen in a while. They wanted to stop redbull from dominating but now merc is
 
Ancalagon said:
They sound like sore losers.

They had such amazing performance in years past, and now this is the first year its been a battle for them. They have a technical issue, disagree with the stewards, and suddenly the owner wants to take his toys and go home.

Admittedly it will be a loss for the sport if he does, so I hope he doesnt. I hope sportsmanship prevails.
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Yes me too.

But if that's the way they behave they must take their red bull, shove it and go back home.
 
So what are the chances of us finding enough friends and family here on mybb to charter our own airbus to one of the GPs next year?
 
Polish said:
Trulli impressed following Formula E run



Source www.pitpass.com

Sound very exciting. If Formula E attracts big names it will attract big sponsors, and with that big crowds.....people follow names.
And then we have real entertainment on our hands. I think the FIA can make this work.
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I will watch this - hopefully it lives up to or exceeds the hype. The potential to control all four wheels might make racing less of a racer and more of a car thing though. We'll see.
 
iaywtimnbe said:
I will watch this - hopefully it lives up to or exceeds the hype. The potential to control all four wheels might make racing less of a racer and more of a car thing though. We'll see.
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They've all got the same car afaik. So perhaps more about which team reads conditions better, adapts their setup better, and whoever drives best.

I reckon this could be great to watch...
 
Polish said:
Mateschitz fires warning salvo



Unbelievable. Instead of getting on with it they start wining and make such threats.

RBR has just dropped in my respect books, big time.
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He has way too much influence within the sport and is part of the problem. We need him and Bernie to leave and have a good FOTA alliance running the sport.
 
DJ... said:
They've all got the same car afaik. So perhaps more about which team reads conditions better, adapts their setup better, and whoever drives best.

I reckon this could be great to watch...
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Agree, I'm excited. I just wish I was driving an electric right now.
 
iaywtimnbe said:
He has way too much influence within the sport and is part of the problem. We need him and Bernie to leave and have a good FOTA alliance running the sport.
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I agree with this, give the power to the people. If they are skilled enough to run it properly this I cannot say with certainty.

Bernie is a scheister but he does keep it together.
 
Some Formula E basic rules and regulations.

Rules & Regulations

The Rules & Regulations for the 2014/2015 Formula E season are still to be finalised by the FIA and subject to change. As such, this section is designed to act as a guide only.

Cameras & onboards

All Formula E cars will be permitted to mount onboard cameras. These will be required in one or more of the following positions: roll hoop, nose cone and driver shot.

Charging

Charging of the Formula E cars is not permitted during any practice, qualifying or race session or at any time prior to the completion of post-qualifying or post-race scrutineering. Charging in the pits is only permitted using equipment complying with FIA safety regulations.

Drivers

Twenty drivers, from 10 teams, will compete in the 2014/2015 FIA Formula E Championship. Two reserve drivers may also be entered per team.

FIA

All aspects of the FIA Formula E Championship will be overseen by the FIA. At every race, key officials and scrutineers will monitor and control the stewards and marshals to ensure the smooth and safe running of the event in accordance with FIA regulations.

Licence

All drivers, competitors and officials participating in the Championship must hold current and valid licences with a minimum requirement of Grade B FIA International driver's licence.

Prizes

The top three drivers in each race will receive a trophy presented on the podium. Trophies will also be presented to the driver and team champions at the end of the season. All will receive prize money.

Teams

Ten teams, each with two drivers, will compete in the 2014/2015 FIA Formula E Championship.

Testing

Teams/drivers will receive 10 official test days; six pre-season, two in-season and two post-season. Private testing in any way is not permitted. No other running may take place unless for promotional use. Testing will consist of a three-hour morning session and a three-hour afternoon session (these sessions may be divide into sessions to avoid traffic).

Timing

All timing for the FIA Formula E Championship will be carried out by Official Timing Partner TAG Heuer.

Tyres

The Official Tyre Supplier for the FIA Formula E Championship is Michelin. Each driver will be supplied three sets of tyres; two new sets and one carried over from the previous test or event. These must last for the entire race event - practice, qualifying and race.
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From www.fiaformulae.com

Fairly familiar format. They can make this work. Makes me think of A1 GP. Once the sheik sold the series fell apart, though I am not really sure why. Was a nice idea and the races were entertaining, but they lacked aggression.
 
Even 'The Finger' has something to comment on this.

World champion Sebastian Vettel has become the latest big name in Formula One to hit out at the sound of the new engines.

The new V6 turbos have been underfire since the opening round of the season when some members of TV audiences complained about the sound compared to the old V8s. Bernie Ecclestone and ex-Australian Grand Prix promoter Ron Walker have laid into the new formula, and Vettel joined their ranks on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix.

"It's ****," he said. "That's my opinion and I think for the fans as well. I think Formula One has to be spectacular and the sound is one of the most important things.

"When I was a small child, I don't remember much, but I remember when I was six years old and we went to see the cars live during free practice, the one thing I remember was the sound. How loud they were, to feel the cars through the ground and the whole ground was vibrating. It's a shame you don't have that."
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Read more at http://en.espnf1.com
 
Yeah uncle Bernie had the following to say after Australia..

Ecclestone, who said he was "horrified" by the lack of noise in Australia, has been vocal in his condemnation, adding "these cars don't sound like racing cars", and that changes would have to be made, saying of the engine manufacturers: "they made them quiet, now they can make them loud again".
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:D

Polish, Ferrari seems better ne?
 
Polish said:
I agree with this, give the power to the people. If they are skilled enough to run it properly this I cannot say with certainty.

Bernie is a scheister but he does keep it together.
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No doubt he does a good job of what he does, I just don't like the fact that it's his 'circus'. It needs to become a sport again.
 
Polish said:
Even 'The Finger' has something to comment on this.



Read more at http://en.espnf1.com
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The trouble with drivers having something to say is it will flip-flop with how well they are doing. Seb did badly and his car is rubbish so he's moaning. Who isn't moaning right now? Button, Hamilton and Rosberg.... no surprises there :)

Button put it well... the sport is evolving, get with it or race in another formula that suits you. It's about beating the best in F1, not the sound of the car. They have incredible power from such a small engine - that's progress. For sound, there's nascar.
 
iaywtimnbe said:
The trouble with drivers having something to say is it will flip-flop with how well they are doing. Seb did badly and his car is rubbish so he's moaning. Who isn't moaning right now? Button, Hamilton and Rosberg.... no surprises there :)

Button put it well... the sport is evolving, get with it or race in another formula that suits you. It's about beating the best in F1, not the sound of the car. They have incredible power from such a small engine - that's progress. For sound, there's nascar.
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There's probably some merit in what Button said in terms of F1 evolution, but from the perspective of the F1 fan, for years, the sport has been associated with loud engines which made the experience all the more entertaining, thrilling and resulted in the..excuse me.....occasional boner.

How much support you think Nascar would have if they also decide to go green? Wouldn't work, it's like marketing the Kruger National Park but sorry we do not have the big five any longer..
 
Falco said:
There's probably some merit in what Button said in terms of F1 evolution, but from the perspective of the F1 fan, for years, the sport has been associated with loud engines which made the experience all the more entertaining, thrilling and resulted in the..excuse me.....occasional boner.

How much support you think Nascar would have if they also decide to go green? Wouldn't work, it's like marketing the Kruger National Park but sorry we do not have the big five any longer..
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The Sprint Cup cars already run, gasp, fuel injectors instead of carbs and their fuel is 15% ethanol, which reduces emissions. A lot of their partners (primarily their major ones, Sprint & UPS) are also employing ''green'' to their NASCAR-related operations.

Srsly, the whinging about the engines needs to stop. The technology on current F1 cars makes them more relevant to the motor industry than ever before. 1lt, 3-cylinder turbos that can charge a battery pack powerful enough to provide you with some battery mileage in town driving? Imagine that. Even if the battery pack can take over on pull-offs - when fuel economy is at its worst - that is a win. Yes, F1 was always Hollywood but not too long ago there will people critical of the sport's opulence and whether it had any relevance. Now, F1 IS relevant.

Williams are already on that.
 
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