Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

flazio · 27-02-2018 11:23AM

Wanderer78 wrote: »

ah im sure they ll find different sponsorship

True, but let's not forget, after Rothmans came Winfield. *shudders*
It does put a bit more pressure on the two Williams youngsters to perform in order to attract sponsors and not look as bare as a McLaren.

Frank Bullitt · 27-02-2018 11:48AM

vectra wrote: »

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

For Honda to go one lap without a problem is an achievement by the standards of recent years

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.

If they did say that, thats utter bollox because the car design (McLarens side of it) would have nothing to do with the Honda side other than the packaging.

If you watch the Amazon doc, you get a better idea of the troubles they had with Honda.

Joeface · 27-02-2018 12:10PM

Vandoorne McLaren 1m20.325s

pretty quick today from Mclaren

Mike Litoris · 27-02-2018 12:12PM

Joeface wrote: »

Vandoorne McLaren 1m20.325s

pretty quick today from Mclaren

Hypersofts!

H3llR4iser · 27-02-2018 12:40PM

Pretty much a pointless day if temperatures stay around the 3c marker as they currently are

Cool_CM · 27-02-2018 12:47PM

H3llR4iser wrote: »

Pretty much a pointless day if temperatures stay around the 3c marker as they currently are

Apparently there's talk of not testing tomorrow and doing it on Friday instead due to the low temperatures.

For anybody looking, these guys have put together some form of testing show - was better yesterday though when there were more cars out on track!

Frank Bullitt · 27-02-2018 12:53PM

Cool_CM wrote: »

H3llR4iser wrote: »

Pretty much a pointless day if temperatures stay around the 3c marker as they currently are

Apparently there's talk of not testing tomorrow and doing it on Friday instead due to the low temperatures.

For anybody looking, these guys have put together some form of testing show - was better yesterday though when there were more cars out on track!

Sounds like that idea has been shot down. Williams are due for a media day on Friday, and seems like they have vetoed it.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 27-02-2018 01:05PM

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Cool_CM · 27-02-2018 01:32PM

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It's on the new Hypersoft tyres, whereas everybody else is on Softs of Mediums. The main thing to take from this is that the Renault engine is working and capable of setting competitive times.

Joeface · 27-02-2018 01:51PM

1 Vettel Ferrari 1m20.168s
2 Bottas Mercedes 1m20.270s
3 Vandoorne McLaren 1m20.325s
4 Verstappen Red Bull 1m21.014s
5 Sainz Renault 1m21.212s
6 Gasly Toro Rosso 1m21.318s
7 Sirotkin Williams 1m21.822s
8 Ocon Force India 1m22.231s
9 Magnussen Haas 1m22.850s
10 Leclerc Sauber 1m23.914s

Renault has set Red Bull a May deadline to decide if it's going to swap to Honda engines after this year

rather than new posts , i will just edit the times

Cool_CM · 27-02-2018 02:48PM

That 1m20.168s by Vettel was set on mediums. Thats looks pretty promising! Track temperature is now up to 18° according to Autosport.

muckwarrior · 27-02-2018 04:13PM

Love this from the Sky F1 live testing stream

15:03
Fastest times by a Williams driver so far...

Lance Stroll, Day One, Soft tyres, 1:22.452

Robert Kubica, Day Two, Soft tyres, 1:21.495

Sergey Sirotkin, Day Two, Soft tyres, 1:21.822

Just saying...

Jordan 199 · 27-02-2018 04:13PM

Joeface wrote: »

Renault has set Red Bull a May deadline to decide if it's going to swap to Honda engines after this year

If the Honda engines turn out to be great this year and Red Bull wants them, I wouldn't mind if Toro Rosso tells the senior team to get stuffed.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 27-02-2018 04:39PM

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Cool_CM · 27-02-2018 04:51PM

Reports of light snow now - I'd say that they might be done for the day.

Jordan 199 · 27-02-2018 05:01PM

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That's some rear wing endplate on the McLaren.

Harika · 27-02-2018 05:15PM

The best news:
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2018/2/formula-1-to-launch-f1-tv-a-live-grand-prix-subscription-service.html

During the season, F1 TV will be made available in four different languages (English, French, German and Spanish) and will appear in nearly two dozen markets at launch (including Germany, France, USA, Mexico, Belgium, Austria, Hungary and much of Latin America). Access will initially be available through desktop and web, with mobile apps and TV apps being phased in on Amazon, Apple and Android, enabling users to watch on a range of different devices at no additional cost. Pricing for F1 TV Pro will be offered on a monthly basis of USD$8-$12, and annual rates will be priced according to market.

Cannot wait to test that with a VPN, and then hope for the next Sky subscription raise and goodbye! Sky, hello future!

Mike Litoris · 27-02-2018 06:14PM

Harika wrote: »

The best news:
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2018/2/formula-1-to-launch-f1-tv-a-live-grand-prix-subscription-service.html

Cannot wait to test that with a VPN, and then hope for the next Sky subscription raise and goodbye! Sky, hello future!

I wonder who will do the English commentary. If its the current C4 guys I'm in.

Jordan 199 · 27-02-2018 06:37PM

LIGHTNING wrote: »

What do you not want the Sky lads? With their great "banter" and the "cool" nicknames they give everybody.

*Pukes*

Mike Litoris · 27-02-2018 06:50PM

LIGHTNING wrote: »

What do you not want the Sky lads? With their great "banter" and the "cool" nicknames they give everybody.

*shudders*

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 27-02-2018 07:05PM

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Jordan 199 · 27-02-2018 07:08PM

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Channel 4 will be showing half the races live this year.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 27-02-2018 07:09PM

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Frank Bullitt · 27-02-2018 09:31PM

Jordan 199 wrote: »

That's some rear wing endplate on the McLaren.

Also note the burn marks above the Renault badge, it was a broken exhaust bracket I believe.

Frank Bullitt · 27-02-2018 09:36PM

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McLaren floor...

Burkie1203 · 27-02-2018 11:48PM

Autosport reporting Renault already planning strategic grid penalties.

Formula 1 needs to go back to being motor racing. Its a joke these days. All that money for this nonsense

Cool_CM · 28-02-2018 09:08AM

Session is currently red-flagged until the helicopter is able to fly. Going to be a busy day! :pac:

Harika · 28-02-2018 09:23AM

Autosport understands some teams are considering heading out onto the track once the red flag is lifted as while meaningful running will not be possible, it would create a unique photo opportunity.

Are they drinking at work?

cherryghost · 28-02-2018 09:31AM

Beautiful

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Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

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