Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

Adamocovic · 26-02-2018 03:05PM

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

Definitely popping something on that. Could all fall to pieces yet but as I said before, during the break been reading a lot of speculation regarding Honda and it's early days yes, but so far encouraging signs.

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Frank Bullitt · 26-02-2018 03:09PM

Adamocovic wrote: »

Definitely popping something on that. Could all fall to pieces yet but as I said before, during the break been reading a lot of speculation regarding Honda and it's early days yes, but so far encouraging signs.

Eh, maybe hold off on that bet.

Honda will focus on reliability over performance with its first race specification engine for the 2018 Formula 1 season, Autosport has learned.

billybonkers · 26-02-2018 03:12PM

https://www.pscp.tv/w/1lPKqnPpgpQGb

https://www.pscp.tv/w/1dRKZepbPnaxB

Adamocovic · 26-02-2018 03:14PM

Gintonious wrote: »

Eh, maybe hold off on that bet.

Focusing on reliability over performance may be enough to beat McLaren if today is anything to go by

AMKC · 26-02-2018 03:24PM

I think the Ferrari looks really good and the halo is not too bad on either.

I think the Force India looks great too.

Some detail on the Red Bull.

Frank Bullitt · 26-02-2018 03:25PM

Adamocovic wrote: »

Focusing on reliability over performance may be enough to beat McLaren if today is anything to go by

Haha, the rear wheels in the McLaren haven't had to deal with real horsepower for quite a while, they will have to improve them

billybonkers · 26-02-2018 03:31PM

Live on FB too https://www.facebook.com/Formula1/videos/989383407885308/?notif_id=1519655129963855&notif_t=live_video

Joeface · 26-02-2018 04:07PM

LAPCOUNT :

Ricciardo 84;
Bottas 58;
Raikkonen 77;
Hulkenberg 73;
Alonso 31;
Hamilton 25;
Hartley 90;
Stroll 46;
Grosjean 54;
Sainz 19;
Ericsson 60;
Mazepin 22;
Sirotkin 16

Jordan 199 · 26-02-2018 04:46PM

Bargeboards:

Valtteri-Bottas-Mercedes-Barcelona-F1-Test-2018-Tag-1-fotoshowBig-8314d369-1149037.jpg

Kimi-Raeikkoenen-Ferrari-Barcelona-F1-Test-2018-Tag-1-fotoshowBig-693a8a6f-1149041.jpg

Daniel-Ricciardo-Red-Bull-Barcelona-F1-Test-2018-Tag-1-fotoshowBig-371f5129-1149043.jpg

Nikita-Mazepin-Force-India-Barcelona-F1-Test-2018-Tag-1-fotoshowBig-db5e4718-1149035.jpg

Frank Bullitt · 26-02-2018 04:51PM

Haas with the upgrade of the season, to combat the halo.

I love this.

mickdw · 26-02-2018 05:50PM

Gintonious wrote: »

Haas with the upgrade of the season, to combat the halo.

I love this.

What is it?

skipper_G · 26-02-2018 06:37PM

mickdw wrote: »

What is it?

It's the timing screen for the driver. The one they use during practice and qualy

Frankie Lee · 26-02-2018 06:52PM

The Toro Rosso looks absolutely class, especially the nose. I would love it if they beat McLaren.

AMKC · 26-02-2018 08:24PM

mickdw wrote: »

What is it?

The timing screen instead of being one screen is now two screens so the driver can see it without having to see the halo in the middle of their screen. You could say one screen for each eye lol.

vectra · 26-02-2018 09:52PM

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

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Gintonious wrote: »

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

Didn't Honda say at some point that McLaren were a very hard team to work with and a lot of their problems were down to McLaren's arrogance and refusal to change their car design some way?
I think Honda also said it will be much easier to work with Torro Rosso.
Seems to be falling into place already.

Joeface · 26-02-2018 10:58PM

Honda Toro got a few things spot on today. Decent times, loads of laps and last but not least.. The car has grown on me. It looks stunning . Great colour scheme

mickdw · 27-02-2018 02:15AM

For some reason, I wasn't getting the photo of the Haas to display at all hence my question of what the haas development was.
Now that I see it, it looks quite good for sure.

Jordan 199 · 27-02-2018 03:20AM

I just love the bargeboard on the Force India:

Nikita-Mazepin-Force-India-Barcelona-F1-Test-2018-Tag-1-fotoshowBig-db5e4718-1149035.jpg

Ajsoprano · 27-02-2018 07:38AM

Jordan 199 wrote: »

I just love the bargeboard on the Force India:

Based on that and that alone I think they have a shot at the championship this year.

Wanderer78 · 27-02-2018 07:42AM

Ajsoprano wrote:

Based on that and that alone I think they have a shot at the championship this year.

Ah yea, I'd say the mercs, Ferraris and red bulls have no chance this year! For the budget they have, they do bloody well though

Mike Litoris · 27-02-2018 08:43AM

Interesting analysis from Gary Anderson on yesterdays testing.

https://soundcloud.com/autosport/f1-testing-day-one-with-gary-anderson

Harika · 27-02-2018 09:24AM

Sad news, the iconic brand #Martini will be ending their partnership with #Williams at the end of the season. Really bad news, but will they stay in F1?

Wanderer78 · 27-02-2018 09:29AM

Harika wrote: »

Sad news, the iconic brand #Martini will be ending their partnership with #Williams at the end of the season. Really bad news, but will they stay in F1?

ah im sure they ll find different sponsorship

Jordan 199 · 27-02-2018 09:55AM

Harika wrote: »

Sad news, the iconic brand #Martini will be ending their partnership with #Williams at the end of the season. Really bad news, but will they stay in F1?

They won't.

Joeface · 27-02-2018 10:02AM

Two things to watch today if the Track warms up I suppose Leclerc & Gasly , just to see how there times compare to there respective partners

Mike Litoris · 27-02-2018 10:46AM

Harika wrote: »

Sad news, the iconic brand #Martini will be ending their partnership with #Williams at the end of the season. Really bad news, but will they stay in F1?

That's a shame. I love that branding on any car. This years Williams isn't the prettiest though. Could jump ship to Sauber/Alfa.

Edit: Just read they're leaving F1 completely. FWIW I bought a bottle for the first time a few months ago...it was rotten!

Adamocovic · 27-02-2018 10:47AM

Joeface wrote: »

Two things to watch today if the Track warms up I suppose Leclerc & Gasly , just to see how there times compare to there respective partners

Haven't been this excited for a young driver in a long while but so looking forward to Leclerc. Was fortunate enough to get to see him twice last year in F2.

Firmly on the bandwagon this year and hoping he does well, it's a plus that I'm a big fan of the Alfa/Sauber combo too haha!

skipper_G · 27-02-2018 11:03AM

Adamocovic wrote: »

Haven't been this excited for a young driver in a long while but so looking forward to Leclerc. Was fortunate enough to get to see him twice last year in F2.

Firmly on the bandwagon this year and hoping he does well, it's a plus that I'm a big fan of the Alfa/Sauber combo too haha!

I'm definitely on the hype train with Leclerc, some of his drives in F2 were stunning

Adamocovic · 27-02-2018 11:06AM

skipper_G wrote: »

I'm definitely on the hype train with Leclerc, some of his drives in F2 were stunning

He was a class above. Would love him in a faster car, don't know how competitive Sauber will be in qualifying, but really hoping he shows his talent during the Sundays.

Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

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