Formula 1 - 2015

DLSTR · 02-04-2015, 01:21 PM

First test review! The talking points from the Jerez test | Features & Experts | Sky Sports Formula 1

DLSTR · 02-05-2015, 02:49 PM

A start is a start. Im all for standing restarts. Seems they have now been ruled out. Too bad. That would add some interest into the races overall. Involves the team etc to have a standing restart.

Kaldaien · 02-07-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

A start is a start. Im all for standing restarts. Seems they have now been ruled out. Too bad. That would add some interest into the races overall. Involves the team etc to have a standing restart.

The way Monaco was restarted in 2011 absolutely ruined the race for me, so I have to respectfully disagree. Alonso and Vettel were both on bad tyres when the red flag was brought out and Alonso was doing substantially better under those conditions. Once Red Bull changed tyres any competitiveness between Alonso and Vettel was eliminated. The results of the race did not change, but you knew what they were going to be as soon as tyres were changed and the cars were lined up in grid formation; there was no reason to watch the end of the race (which was only 6 laps and made the race run long).

alcheng · 02-09-2015, 01:46 PM

something to think about besides the laptime....

"SPEED TRAP FIGURES
Jerez F1 test, February 1-4

1 Felipe Massa (Williams-Mercedes) 307.6 km/h
2 Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 307.6 km/h
3 Pastor Maldonado (Lotus-Mercedes) 306.8 km/h
4 Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso-Renault) 303.3 km/h
5 Marcus Ericsson (Sauber-Ferrari) 303.3 km/h
6 Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 300.8 km/h
7 Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull-Renault) 294.2 km/h
8 Jenson Button (McLaren-Honda) 277.6 km/h"

F1 testing analysis: Jerez speed traps expose Mercedes advantage - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

DLSTR · 02-09-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

something to think about besides the laptime....

"SPEED TRAP FIGURES
Jerez F1 test, February 1-4

1 Felipe Massa (Williams-Mercedes) 307.6 km/h
2 Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 307.6 km/h
3 Pastor Maldonado (Lotus-Mercedes) 306.8 km/h
4 Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso-Renault) 303.3 km/h
5 Marcus Ericsson (Sauber-Ferrari) 303.3 km/h
6 Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 300.8 km/h
7 Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull-Renault) 294.2 km/h
8 Jenson Button (McLaren-Honda) 277.6 km/h"

F1 testing analysis: Jerez speed traps expose Mercedes advantage - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

Strong data suggest Mercedes were running race trim and very high fuel loads. Pushing for reliability. If true they never were at 100%. I dont see anyone beating them again this year. I see others getting close but not taking the lead over Mercedes. Early days yet!

alcheng · 02-09-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Strong data suggest Mercedes were running race trim and very high fuel loads. Pushing for reliability. If true they never were at 100%. I dont see anyone beating them again this year. I see others getting close but not taking the lead over Mercedes. Early days yet!

Pre-season test is like FP1, things could be all over the place, plus we don't know what fuel load and what kind of programs the teams are running.

But one thing can tell is Mercedes is still the team to beat and they are reliable, since the highest top speed and most mileage.

interesting thing is the top 3 on the speed trap are all running merc-engines and they are less than 1 km/h difference on top speed.

during the test, merc were never on the top of the lap time, it's possible they are running certain programs ie. race pace with high fuel load or collecting data for tires degradation and their prime window.

thus they don't have the fastest laptime, but the fastest top speed means they are pushing the engine to the limit to see what can if offers on both speed and reliability.

Ferrari might be upbeat by the laptime but it's only the first pre-season testing, most of the teams haven't put out the true pace... yet.

DLSTR · 02-23-2015, 12:31 PM

BBC analysis of the recent Barcelona test - BBC Sport - Alonso's crash adds to McLaren's pre-season problems

alcheng · 02-23-2015, 01:42 PM

there's no doubt mecedes is going to be the team to beat, last year they started off with the best engine and chassis.

it's going to be more exciting to see which team is coming 2nd, ferrari, williams, red bull..

and it's going to be more exciting/funny to see where will mclaren land on the grid and can they completed the first race.

DLSTR · 02-27-2015, 01:27 PM

Quick Rosberg lap issues warning to Mercedes' rivals | Formula 1 | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

No shock at this news. Might be a long season for the rest of them!

alcheng · 02-27-2015, 01:51 PM

finally there's some mileage under McLaren...

DLSTR · 02-27-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

finally there's some mileage under McLaren...

Yea good to see. I really want them to do well. We need them to do well and shake up the grid

alcheng · 02-27-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Yea good to see. I really want them to do well. We need them to do well and shake up the grid

they are 3s off with limited power, hopefully they will resolve all those reliability issue for Aussie.

I do want them to be competitive, they have two good drivers.

DLSTR · 03-11-2015, 07:57 AM

F1 is here -

What could happen to McLaren at the Australian GP this weekend? | McLaren Mercedes News | Formula 1 Teams | Sky Sports

Sky F1's 2015 predictions: Putting the team to the test! | Features & Experts | Sky Sports Formula 1

Should be a fun full speed race. Weather is predicted to be warm and sunny. How far ahead will Mercedes be? Will it be Nico or Lewis? The fun begins this weekend!

DLSTR · 03-13-2015, 03:04 PM

Practice results!

Nico Rosberg top again as rivals hit trouble | Australian Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

DLSTR · 03-14-2015, 11:39 PM

Race day and its already crazy! = Watch Australia F1 GP Race 2015 - FIA Formula One World Championship 2015 Live Stream Online

02-05-2015, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21268	A start is a start. Im all for standing restarts. Seems they have now been ruled out. Too bad. That would add some interest into the races overall. Involves the team etc to have a standing restart. m4a1mustang likes this.

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DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21268	Race 1 this weekend - Australia F1 is here - What could happen to McLaren at the Australian GP this weekend? \| McLaren Mercedes News \| Formula 1 Teams \| Sky Sports Sky F1's 2015 predictions: Putting the team to the test! \| Features & Experts \| Sky Sports Formula 1 Should be a fun full speed race. Weather is predicted to be warm and sunny. How far ahead will Mercedes be? Will it be Nico or Lewis? The fun begins this weekend!

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02-04-2015, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21268	First test review! The talking points from the Jerez test \| Features & Experts \| Sky Sports Formula 1

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alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	something to think about besides the laptime.... "SPEED TRAP FIGURES Jerez F1 test, February 1-4 1 Felipe Massa (Williams-Mercedes) 307.6 km/h 2 Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 307.6 km/h 3 Pastor Maldonado (Lotus-Mercedes) 306.8 km/h 4 Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso-Renault) 303.3 km/h 5 Marcus Ericsson (Sauber-Ferrari) 303.3 km/h 6 Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 300.8 km/h 7 Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull-Renault) 294.2 km/h 8 Jenson Button (McLaren-Honda) 277.6 km/h" F1 testing analysis: Jerez speed traps expose Mercedes advantage - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

02-23-2015, 12:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21268	BBC analysis of the recent Barcelona test - BBC Sport - Alonso's crash adds to McLaren's pre-season problems

02-23-2015, 01:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	there's no doubt mecedes is going to be the team to beat, last year they started off with the best engine and chassis. it's going to be more exciting to see which team is coming 2nd, ferrari, williams, red bull.. and it's going to be more exciting/funny to see where will mclaren land on the grid and can they completed the first race.

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DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21268	Quick Rosberg lap issues warning to Mercedes' rivals \| Formula 1 \| Formula 1 news, live F1 \| ESPN F1 No shock at this news. Might be a long season for the rest of them!

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DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21268	Race day and its already crazy! = Watch Australia F1 GP Race 2015 - FIA Formula One World Championship 2015 Live Stream Online