Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

Honda to suddenly become powerful, fuel efficient and reliable over 1 off season.... I can't see that happening.

mickdw wrote: »

Honda to suddenly become powerful, fuel efficient and reliable over 1 off season.... I can't see that happening.

It could happen , a lot of last season was wasted by both Honda and Mclaren with the constant looking for mariginal gains , instead of resonalbe development.

Toro Rosso arent a top team , but need an engine. both get time they need and at the end of last season the Honda was usually in the top ten, just not at the good end .

The Force India name change, according to Sky Sports, will be announced once it has cleared the current process of approval. It was noted there is no Force India branding on the car.

On those lap counts its happening ...HA HA

Good news


McLaren boss Zak Brown says Alonso's trip into the gravel with a lost wheel was caused by "a wheelnut issue". The car will be running again this afternoon, reports motorsport.com and Autosport's ADAM COOPER.

Mike Litoris wrote: »

Times so far

Stroll and Hartley on softs. Alonso on Supersofts. All the rest on Mediums.

1HulkenbergRenault1m21.326s2
RaikkonenFerrari1m21.710s3
BottasMercedes1m21.843s4
RicciardoRed Bull1m22.086s5
StrollWilliams1m22.452s6
GrosjeanHaas1m23.092s7
HartleyToro Rosso1m23.437s8
AlonsoMcLaren1m24.202s9
MazepinForce India1m26.940s10
EricssonSauber1m28.874s

Hah, love these little cars - bring back memories of the '80s on screen timing!!!

Now, one interesting thing - am I the only one who doesn't "see" the halo anymore? Every time I see pics of these cars, I have to double check - I go "oh that had no halo", then go back and yep, it's there. I guess I'm subconsciously "removing" it as noise, the same way you don't really hear an alarm that's been going on for hours or don't sense a persistent smell.

That said, the thing still is an eyesore and, from the looks of it, serves very little purpose (an heavy object falling from above can still hit the driver, as most team implemented it in a way that drops around the head). Bring on Indy's screen...

H3llR4iser wrote: »

Now, one interesting thing - am I the only one who doesn't "see" the halo anymore? Every time I see pics of these cars, I have to double check - I go "oh that had no halo", then go back and yep, it's there. I guess I'm subconsciously "removing" it as noise, the same way you don't really hear an alarm that's been going on for hours or don't sense a persistent smell.

I've no issue with the Halo but it is definitely more garish on certain cars. Ferrari is one of them. A dark or black halo blends quite well. I think the Indy screens look quite good.

From the first impressions it seems the Renault is going very well and up there with Mercedes and Ferrari.

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

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Jesus christ, already???

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

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In fairness, this is the 4th year of their return, you would hope they would get something right by now.

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

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Im sure it would make RB cringe just as much.

Joeface wrote: »

podium , Both cars or even one Toro in the points first three races would probably hurt more than a Podium.



Toro Rosso to finish above McLaren in the Constructors' Championship currently 4/1

After 2 races if Toro Roso are ahead of McLaren and competitive I'd say Alonso will give McLaren the 2 fingers and go to Toro Roso, I'd say they would drop a driver in a heart beat to have him

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

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I fixed that for you.