F1 - General discussion and 2017

[caroper]

Well I sat through the press conference waiting for the public apology and all I heard was "I apologised to Lewis he is the only one that counts so I don't answer to you". Or words to that effect.
I go the impression that he was pleased with himself rather than contrite.

 

[Willie Trombone]

Well I sat through the press conference waiting for the public apology and all I heard was "I apologised to Lewis he is the only one that counts so I don't answer to you". Or words to that effect.
I go the impression that he was pleased with himself rather than contrite.

Yeah, I don't get the impression he's sorry, but that's neither here nor there. I can't wait to hear the boo'ing at his next podium... though I'm not convinced the Austrians will boo him.

 

[Wall]

Free Practice sessions today!

 

[caroper]

Free Practice sessions today!

For the ACESTREAM users - 969dbafa76bbd0ca37d73629f392c83fcf9cc295

For FLASH users - http://www.f1streams.com/ - (Have an Adblock program running)


Acestream is a couple of minuets delayed compared to the flash stream, both are probably delayed compared to the satellite feed (Internet Lag, encoding, etc.)

Full program for today - all times South African Time

Fri 7th Jul, 9:15am - The F1 Report - previews the weekend's racing at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, with a focus on all the key talking points ahead of the race, as well as the latest news from the sport.

7th Jul, 9:45am - Live Austrian GP: Practice 1 - The opening practice session from the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. In this session last year, eventual world champion Nico Rosberg set the fastest time.

Fri 7th Jul, 12:00am - Live Austrian F2: Practice - The practice session of the Austrian stage of the FIA Formula 2 Championship, held at the Red Bull Ring, Spielberg.

Fri 7th Jul, 12:45am - Azerbaijan GP Best Bits - The best moments from the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held on the Baku City Circuit. This is the first time this race has been held on the F1 calendar.

Fri 7th Jul, 13:15pm - Paddock Uncut: Austria - All the latest news and updates from the Formula 1 paddock ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.

Fri 7th Jul, 13:45pm - Live Austrian GP: Practice 2 - The second practice session from the 2017 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. Eventual world champion Nico Rosberg was again fastest in this session last year.

Fri 7th Jul, 14:55pm - Live Austrian F2: Qualifying - The qualifying session of the Austrian stage of the FIA Formula 2 Championship, held at the Red Bull Ring, Spielberg.

Fri 7th Jul, 16:30pm - Team Principal's Press Conference - The Formula 1 team principals speak to the media ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.

Fri 7th Jul, 17:15pm - The F1 Show - The F1 Show reviews the latest news from the world of Formula 1, as well as taking a look ahead to the weekend's racing at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg.

Have fun

 

[Polish]

Awesome thx Caroper

will below credentials work throughout season ?

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[caroper]

Awesome thx Caroper

will below credentials work throughout season ?

For the ACESTREAM users - 969dbafa76bbd0ca37d73629f392c83fcf9cc295

It should do, I have been using it for 6 weeks already, appears to be up 24/7.

Here is an HD link too if you have the bandwidth:
Acestream - 1080p - SkyF1 - ENG 3fe81a6abda4fa2574e11672f613dea23c362928

It is very slow to start though so I suspect it wont be too reliable in SA.

 

[Agent_Smith]

 

[Polish]

It should do, I have been using it for 6 weeks already, appears to be up 24/7.

Here is an HD link too if you have the bandwidth:
Acestream - 1080p - SkyF1 - ENG 3fe81a6abda4fa2574e11672f613dea23c362928

It is very slow to start though so I suspect it wont be too reliable in SA.

thx man will def try out

 

[sox63]

Not a bad start to the weekend for the new Honda engine. No reliability issues so far and competitive top speed imo

 

[Polish]

Not a bad start to the weekend for the new Honda engine. No reliability issues so far and competitive top speed imo

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yupp, looks a lot better than before

we'll see

 

[Zyraz]

Horner critical of ‘disingenuous’ Sainz

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is not particularly happy with Carlos Sainz putting himself in the shop window for the 2018 season.

Sainz revealed to the press on Thursday that it was “unlikely” he would remain at Toro Rosso for a fourth year, with rumours of a move to McLaren gathering pace.

However, following the conclusion of FP1 in Spielberg, Horner disclosed some contract details about the Spaniard.

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“We’ve taken the option on Carlos Sainz and he will be in a Toro Rosso next year,” Horner said to Sky Sports F1.

“It makes no sense loaning him out. I don’t know where he thinks he’ll be next year.

“It’s a bit disingenuous saying stuff like that. Without Red Bull he wouldn’t be in Formula 1.”

Sainz’s ultimate aim is to be driving for Red Bull, but Horner also confirmed that the opportunity would not be there for him next season.

He added: “Our plans for next year is that our cars will have the same numbers on them next year. Both drivers will be with us 100 per cent.”

Source

 

[Agent_Smith]

So according to Supersport.com, Hamilton is going to collect a 5 place grid penalty for a gearbox change.

 

[Willie Trombone]

Yep, Mercedes failing him yet again.

 

[Dave]

Looks like it.

Lewis Hamilton will receive a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix as a result of an unauthorised gearbox change.

Teams must run a gearbox for six consecutive events but Hamilton's was changed before that period had expired.

Stewards have not confirmed the penalty but Hamilton's Mercedes team have accepted it is inevitable.

It is a blow to Hamilton's attempts to close the championship deficit to Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.

On Friday, Hamilton was fastest in the second practice session, ahead of title rival Vettel.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/40535533

 

[Agent_Smith]

Seeing a lot of cars running with all four wheels over the white line through some of the high speed corners. They were very strict on that last year but so far, haven't mentioned it this weekend. Are they more lenient with the new spec cars you think?

 

[Agent_Smith]

Ugh, Williams!

 

[Willie Trombone]

Seeing a lot of cars running with all four wheels over the white line through some of the high speed corners. They were very strict on that last year but so far, haven't mentioned it this weekend. Are they more lenient with the new spec cars you think?

Nah, they just don't know what they're doing as usual (FIA/Race Stewards)
I say bring back gravel traps.

 

[caroper]

Nah, they just don't know what they're doing as usual (FIA/Race Stewards)

They are trying to judge by the standards set by the Vettel ruling and they don't have a penalty small enough for leaving the track

 

[Willie Trombone]

^^That :crylaugh:

 

[Dave]

Hamilton must have a witch doctor's curse on him...