F1 2022

Status
Not open for further replies.
Dave said:
He comes across like his job is similar to the Political Commissars of the Soviet Union.
Click to expand...
Literally every word that comes out of his mouth is unnecessary. Totally. So what he's doing there is a big question.
If he's not attacking Hamilton, then it's someone else, and then it's Perez (I think he did this too). Simply put: Head on into retirement and stay there.
 
OhYeah84 said:
Literally every word that comes out of his mouth is unnecessary. Totally. So what he's doing there is a big question.
If he's not attacking Hamilton, then it's someone else, and then it's Perez (I think he did this too). Simply put: Head on into retirement and stay there.
Click to expand...

He controls the RB driver program so the less than decent way some drivers have been treated is down to him as well.
 
Dave said:
He controls the RB driver program so the less than decent way some drivers have been treated is down to him as well.
Click to expand...
Can they not then put him to pasture? Or is it something he owns?
 
First images of Mercedes French GP F1 upgrade revealed: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-french-gp-upgrade-first-images/10340871/

"... While the full scope of Mercedes’ developments will likely remain hidden until Friday morning, the Brackley-based squad looks set to run with an all-new nose design. The design features a different profile to the previous flatter version (new nose top above), and appears more refined in its tapering as it merges with the rest of the nose structure.

Mercedes has been chasing improved straightline speed performance with its W13, and it could be the new shaped nose is an attempt to reduce drag. The new design also features a different approach to the driver cooling holes at the front tip – although this could be triggered by the hot temperatures expected in France this weekend.

This weekend’s French Grand Prix is viewed as one of Mercedes’ best chances of grabbing a race victory this season, with the smooth track surface and the high-speed nature of the track perfectly suited to the characteristics of its 2022 challenger. ..."

mercedes-w13-front-wing-1.jpg
 
Naks said:
First images of Mercedes French GP F1 upgrade revealed: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-french-gp-upgrade-first-images/10340871/

"... While the full scope of Mercedes’ developments will likely remain hidden until Friday morning, the Brackley-based squad looks set to run with an all-new nose design. The design features a different profile to the previous flatter version (new nose top above), and appears more refined in its tapering as it merges with the rest of the nose structure.

Mercedes has been chasing improved straightline speed performance with its W13, and it could be the new shaped nose is an attempt to reduce drag. The new design also features a different approach to the driver cooling holes at the front tip – although this could be triggered by the hot temperatures expected in France this weekend.

This weekend’s French Grand Prix is viewed as one of Mercedes’ best chances of grabbing a race victory this season, with the smooth track surface and the high-speed nature of the track perfectly suited to the characteristics of its 2022 challenger. ..."

mercedes-w13-front-wing-1.jpg
Click to expand...
Those fins on the right also look completely different.
 
Anyone know who's logo this is on Charles' Ferrari (white) and helmet (black, blue, white)?

1658495284112.png
 
Thanks, pity it's not sold in SA... wouldn't say no to trying a new beer.
 
FIA facing rebellion over 2023 F1 floor changes: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/fia-facing-rebellion-over-2023-f1-floor-changes/10341551/

"... It is understood that a core team of six outfits – believed to include Ferrari, Red Bull, AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo, Haas and Williams – are ready to challenge the changes amid questions about whether or not the FIA’s claims it is a safety matter are legitimate.

It has long been a part of the sport’s governance structure that, for issues that involve safety, the FIA can change rules without the need for any support from the teams.

Article 1.2.2 of F1’s Technical Regulations states: “Any changes made by the FIA for safety reasons may come into effect without notice or delay.”

It is understood the unhappy teams have begun lobbying FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to argue that the changes to the technical rules for 2023 are not a genuine safety matter so should not be allowed to go ahead.

Sources with good knowledge of the situation have suggested that there is even support from eight teams – which would be enough for a ‘super majority’ rule change to be ratified through the normal F1 Commission processes – for a compromise solution that is a less extreme raising of the floor.

It is suggested that teams could accept more minor tweaks – such as the floor edge being raised by around 10mm – as that would not require such a fundamental rethink of car designs at this late stage.

What is unclear is what avenues the teams have to fight the changes if the FIA stands firm and refuses to back down from its decision to go for its more extreme version.

One factor that cannot be completely ruled out is a veto from Ferrari, with the Italian squad having retained its right to block specific rule changes as part of the new Concorde Agreement that came in to place from 2021.

While it is thought unlikely the veto would be able to stop rule changes going through on genuine safety grounds, the debate over whether or not the changes fall under that remit means the situation is not crystal clear.

A number of teams are especially fearful that the scope of the floor changes being introduced by the FIA are playing in to rival Mercedes’ hands – and the tweaks both this season and for 2023 are being framed in such a way that they could benefit the German car manufacturer.

There are also concerns that Mercedes has over-egged the porpoising problems that it has struggled to get on top of just so the FIA is forced to step in and change the rules.

One team boss said: “The changes are so extreme for 2023 because Mercedes claim that they have found 40% more downforce for next year, so they have urged the FIA to act. If Mercedes have genuinely done that, then you may as well hand them the world championship now.” ..."
 
caroper said:
Come down to Cape Town, we have Micro brewers popping up all over, I end up trying a new beer wherever I go. Tonight I tried an excellent Pail Ale at the Bay Harbour Market.
Click to expand...
Noice.
We have Emerald Vale nearby but I think I need to start my own craft brewery.
You Capetonians might pay a prime for your standard of living but ja... variety at it's best.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top
Sign up to the MyBroadband newsletter
X