Formula 1 2018: General Discussion Thread

recyclebin · 04-05-2018 07:39PM

I wouldn't call Perez an underachiever. Look at the podiums he has got for Sauber and Force India. I'm a McLaren fan and think he got a raw deal at McLaren. He could surprise some people if he got that Ferrari seat.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 04-05-2018 07:42PM

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Jordan 199 · 04-05-2018 07:46PM

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

Was it Ron Dennis or Martin Whitmarsh who decided to sign/sack him?

Martin Whitmarsh.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 04-05-2018 07:48PM

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Jordan 199 · 04-05-2018 07:49PM

Prisoner 6753 wrote: »

I wonder who Ron would have chosen.

Pedro Lamy

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 04-05-2018 07:52PM

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skipper_G · 04-05-2018 07:58PM

recyclebin wrote: »

I wouldn't call Perez an underachiever. Look at the podiums he has got for Sauber and Force India. I'm a McLaren fan and think he got a raw deal at McLaren. He could surprise some people if he got that Ferrari seat.

Absolutely, he is a quality driver. He has matured a lot, his performance has been consistently good over the last few years.

H3llR4iser · 05-05-2018 09:56AM

Shane_ef wrote: »

Slightly OT but folks here would get a kick out of it.. Borrowed from reddit and m3forum

Guy ordered a new clutch for his M3 and got sent an F1 clutch

M3Forum Link

Reddit Post

That's puzzling to say the least - the customer base for an F1 clutch seems a little bit restricted for Amazon to have them in stock:)

Rossi IRL · 05-05-2018 12:13PM

Looked at that Miami track that was shown on a link.

Can't see F1 using it. Going back and over that long bridge over water would be too dangerous In my opinion anyway. Always the chance at those high speeds of cars launching, like Webber in Valencia.

mickdw · 05-05-2018 09:58PM

H3llR4iser wrote: »

Shane_ef wrote: »

Slightly OT but folks here would get a kick out of it.. Borrowed from reddit and m3forum

Guy ordered a new clutch for his M3 and got sent an F1 clutch

M3Forum Link

Reddit Post

That's puzzling to say the least - the customer base for an F1 clutch seems a little bit restricted for Amazon to have them in stock:)

I'm sure amazon shipped it from clutch manufacturer direct. The manufacturer must have boxed it up incorrectly.

T-Maxx · 06-05-2018 08:32PM

Surely it's a wind-up?

Frank Bullitt · 07-05-2018 08:29PM

Dont those clutches cost some astronomical amount?

PopePalpatine · 07-05-2018 08:33PM

^Yep, IIRC they cost around €7-8k a pop.

Jordan 199 · 08-05-2018 01:52AM

Barcelona this weekend then.

Charlie-Bravo · 08-05-2018 10:12AM

Friday practice is only 3 days away.

Frank Bullitt · 08-05-2018 10:14AM

PopePalpatine wrote: »

^Yep, IIRC they cost around €7-8k a pop.

He's done well so!

Mike Litoris · 08-05-2018 01:55PM

astrofluff wrote: »

Friday practice is only 3 days away.

Is it Sky only this weekend?

Jordan 199 · 08-05-2018 02:04PM

Mike Litoris wrote: »

Is it Sky only this weekend?

Yes.

Harika · 08-05-2018 02:05PM

Mike Litoris wrote: »

Is it Sky only this weekend?

Yes:
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/134102/channel-4-reveals-2018-live-f1-races

Also the streaming service should start.

carloscorreia · 08-05-2018 03:22PM

FIA throws out williams bid to overturn penalty

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135871/fia-throws-out-williams-bid-to-overturn-penalty

Sterling Archer · 09-05-2018 10:40AM

Harika wrote: »

Yes:
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/134102/channel-4-reveals-2018-live-f1-races

Also the streaming service should start.

Anyone going to chance putting in the USA as viewing country and see if they can view the race live?

billybonkers · 09-05-2018 11:38AM

I am heading to France for the F1, can anyone help me decide between the Chicane or Le Beausset?

https://tickets.formula1.com/en/19231-france/

It does not state if there are big screens at the chicane to see the rest of the race, but it does say there are screens at Beausset?

Anyone been to Paul Ricard?

Mike Litoris · 09-05-2018 01:05PM

billybonkers wrote: »

I am heading to France for the F1, can anyone help me decide between the Chicane or Le Beausset?

https://tickets.formula1.com/en/19231-france/

It does not state if there are big screens at the chicane to see the rest of the race, but it does say there are screens at Beausset?

Anyone been to Paul Ricard?

I'd check out some other series that race there to see which section has the most overtaking. Surely there will be more action on the chicane after the big back straight.

El_Duderino 09 · 09-05-2018 01:05PM

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/technical/2018/5/tech-tuesday--how-mercedes--f1-car-has-evolved-from-2017-to-2018.html

Interesting video showing the changes between the 2017 and 2018 Mercedes.

The changes are so small it might explain some things. For example it might explain why Mercedes was so quick off the mark in testing but why other teams seem to have caught up.

Ferrari has a wheelbase length change for example which must take some getting used to but Mercedes has nothing like that.

It actually looks a bit unambitious. Maybe they have just run out of road for development and gaps between teams will continue to narrow.

AMKC · 09-05-2018 10:04PM

Anyone here watch ''The Inside Line'' I always find it very good and good to watch.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 09-05-2018 10:14PM

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El_Duderino 09 · 10-05-2018 07:37AM

AMKC wrote: »

Anyone here watch ''The Inside Line'' I always find it very good and good to watch.

I just looked it up now and it's good. I'll watch it again. Cheers for the heads up.

Frank Bullitt · 10-05-2018 10:41AM

...Ah lads.

HighLine · 10-05-2018 11:19AM

Gintonious wrote: »

...Ah lads.

If they weren't ridiculous enough looking already

Frank Bullitt · 10-05-2018 12:07PM

It looks like a distant relative to E.T.

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