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Formula 1 2012: General Discussion Thread
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Snow at Fiorano may hinder first run of new Ferrari F1 car
Ferrari is likely to be forced to cancel a planned shakedown of its new car at Fiorano later this week because of snow at Maranello. The Italian team had intended to run its new car for filming purposes straight after its official launch on Friday morning.
However, wintry conditions have left the outfit's Fiorano circuit covered in snow - which is unlikely to melt over the new few days.
A statement on Ferrari's official website, which confirmed the launch was still going ahead as planned, said: "It now looks as though there is little chance of carrying out the planned promotional filming featuring action shots of the car at the Fiorano track.
"Even if the snow was to stop, it's hard to imagine that the escape roads could be cleared of their blanket of snow which is gradually building up.0 -
Gonna sound dumb here but is that the exhaust poking out of the little pod there?
I though the outlets had to out the rear of the car?
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But could he have brought the same amount of money? Its got feck all to do with skill - its all about the dollars/euros/etc
True but surely the sponsors (I may be assuming mistakenly) are mainly Indian and they could invest in a driver who has a bit younger and might achieve something over his career, Karthekayen is 35 and has had his chance a coupla times already.0 -
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He did didn't he?Jordan 191 wrote: »I think he was going to do a race for Lotus last year, in Trulli's seat.
This is worth watching:
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antomorro-sei wrote: »Story lads?
Living in Barcelona at the moment and I'll still be here for the Cicuit de Catalunya GP around the 12th of May.
Just looking at the prices, and for a Gen. Admission ticket its around 95 quid. Would I actually be able to see racing if I buy one of these tickets?
If it's at the Circuit de Catalunya, you'll be lucky to see any racing no matter where you sit
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But could he have brought the same amount of money? Its got feck all to do with skill - its all about the dollars/euros/etc
Bang on. He's not really deserving of a drive anywhere, but in today's F1 sponsorship > talent for most of the mid - rear grid teams, sadly, and you end up with balloons like Karthekiyan, Senna and Maldonado taking up race seats while solid drivers are left without a drive. I presume Charles Pic has sponsorship too. Finishing 10th and 4th in GP2 doesn't sound like F1 material.0 -
WoundedRhino wrote: »If it's at the Circuit de Catalunya, you'll be lucky to see any racing no matter where you sit
Not sure I understand what you mean
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antomorro-sei wrote: »WoundedRhino wrote: »If it's at the Circuit de Catalunya, you'll be lucky to see any racing no matter where you sit
Not sure I understand what you mean
Replace the word racing with overtaking???0 -
antomorro-sei wrote: »Not sure I understand what you mean
I think he means its not a very exciting race! Actually I'm on my holidays in France/Andorra/Spain at that time of the year so Ive bought tickets to the GP even though its not one I would go to. I got them for the end of the straight.
€95 is that general admission and three days? Why not? Get there early pick a spot and enjoy all the races not just the F1. GP2 usually produces exciting races in Spain actually.0 -
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recyclebin wrote: »Replace the word racing with overtaking???
Ahh, I see. Well I reckon I'd be happy enough just seeing them cars going around the track!
The way I see it is, when will I ever get a chance to go to F1 in the next few years, (without being pro-active about going of course) so I might just try head to this!
losthorizon wrote: »I think he means its not a very exciting race! Actually I'm on my holidays in France/Andorra/Spain at that time of the year so Ive bought tickets to the GP even though its not one I would go to. I got them for the end of the straight.
€95 is that general admission and three days? Why not? Get there early pick a spot and enjoy all the races not just the F1. GP2 usually produces exciting races in Spain actually.
As far as I can tell, it's three days. You can sit in a grandstand for practice with the Gen Admission Ticket.
Also from the interweb...
With the Grand Prix ticket, you will also enjoy the F1 Test Days at the Circuit de Catalunya for free (21-24 February and 1-4 March)!
On Thursday of the Grand Prix you will have the chance to visit the Pit Lane of the Circuit. And watch the drivers and mechanics in their garages
On Friday you may access any grandstand with a general admission ticket, except grandstand C.
But then, the thing that made me wonder would I actually be able to see any racing/driving on the race day was the fact that the following says stuff about just being able to walk around on the asphalt paths and follow the race on big screens.
During the three days of the Gran Prix you can walk around all public areas in the asphalted paths that connect the different areas inside the Circuit.
You will be able to follow the whole race without missing a single detail from any place thanks to giant screens strategically located around the Circuit.
Like, I don't wanna be strolling around some track looking at big screens and just hearing the cars!
EDIT: Link for that information is http://www.circuitcat.com/TICKETS/F1-Tickets/_C-m36i6nCePpk4oQ7X5tn5SbgRwnSFoLQBL3YxyXY34tnSG5NdJgYfLZQxepA9xmf3ujU9JAipm84j-d_HCTmf_ctjPz39yEa5Hq5teF39ysY3Yta-aX29V8TLFZX-j-0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My0CkDGhJRQ
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