2014 Formula One Thread

DLSTR · 04-15-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

I consider this is a good news...

Domenicali resigns as Ferrari team boss - GPUpdate.net

They are now saying they hope to be the second best team for this year. They know they cannot overhaul Mercedes at all. Both drivers were fed up. Something had to be done I guess. Stefano leaving wont change much initially.

No matter, Ferrari had 2 years to build a good power unit and in fact have gone backwards compared to last year after race 3 so far. I dont expect much to change unless they simply build a better car overall. I see Alonso looking to leave if things dont get radically better. Why should he stay. He has done all he can. I see him possibly going to Mclaren and taking Button's spot among other possibilities for next year.

alcheng · 04-15-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

They are now saying they hope to be the second best team for this year. They know they cannot overhaul Mercedes at all. Both drivers were fed up. Something had to be done I guess. Stefano leaving wont change much initially.

No matter, Ferrari had 2 years to build a good power unit and in fact have gone backwards compared to last year after race 3 so far. I dont expect much to change unless they simply build a better car overall. I see Alonso looking to leave if things dont get radically better. Why should he stay. He has done all he can. I see him possibly going to Mclaren and taking Button's spot among other possibilities for next year.

not sure about the drivers but improvements won't happened til at least 1/3 or 2nd half of the season.

the chassis is built thus there's not much they can do if the problem is fundamental.

Pintsize725 · 04-15-2014, 03:23 PM

Then there is always this to think about.

Haas wants blend of youth, experience - GPUpdate.net

DLSTR · 04-16-2014, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

not sure about the drivers but improvements won't happened til at least 1/3 or 2nd half of the season.

the chassis is built thus there's not much they can do if the problem is fundamental.

First step is to be best of rest - Ferrari | Ferrari | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1 Looks like they are evaluating the whole car.

DLSTR · 04-18-2014, 12:07 PM

Interesting practice today. Ferrari showing a bit of pace. Mercedes of course not showing the full package but were doing well. New front wing for Mercedes as well.

alcheng · 04-18-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Interesting practice today. Ferrari showing a bit of pace. Mercedes of course not showing the full package but were doing well. New front wing for Mercedes as well.

and I am a bit shock when seeing the inconsistency from mclaren...

DLSTR · 04-18-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

and I am a bit shock when seeing the inconsistency from mclaren...

Yea what is going on there. Very strange. I expected them to be much closer. Lets see in the race. Practice is all setup work anyway but I also do not have a good feeling about Mclaren.

Codename067 · 04-18-2014, 03:50 PM

Neat video

DLSTR · 04-19-2014, 08:34 AM

Nice qualy.Should be a dry weather race.

DLSTR · 04-20-2014, 01:37 AM

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alcheng · 04-20-2014, 03:29 AM

brilliant start from Alonso, too bad the Ferrari cannot keep up with the benz....

LostSol · 04-20-2014, 08:42 AM

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DLSTR · 04-20-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

brilliant start from Alonso, too bad the Ferrari cannot keep up with the benz....

Massa has the rocket start. FA great too. Too bad FA touched Felipe. Those 2 have starts down. IF only the Ferrari and Williams were a touch better.

BlackZeda · 04-20-2014, 12:15 PM

I am very frustrated and disappointed with the 2014 season.

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Pintsize725 · 04-20-2014, 12:44 PM

Those Williams boys sure are hungry for a podium spot!

The race was a little too processional for me.

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LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 17	( Click to show/hide ) So I have to say Im a bit frustrated with the results!! I understand that Mercedes has a distinct advantage with their engine and by-proxy their whole car, but did you see the way Hamilton just jumped out at the beginning and was leading by 5-6 seconds within a lap! That just seems fishy to me. Or maybe Im just frustrated because I hate Hamilton. Oh well. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

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04-18-2014, 12:07 PM	#200 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21269	Interesting practice today. Ferrari showing a bit of pace. Mercedes of course not showing the full package but were doing well. New front wing for Mercedes as well.

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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: 21269	Nice qualy.Should be a dry weather race.

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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	brilliant start from Alonso, too bad the Ferrari cannot keep up with the benz....

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