Mosha Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Pirelli say the new tryres for the coming season will make the cars much faster. http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/188235.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 2015 race start times: Australian Grand Prix 1600 (0500 GMT)Malaysian Grand Prix 1500 (0800 GMT)Chinese Grand Prix 1400 (0700 GMT)Bahrain Grand Prix 1800 (1600 GMT)Spanish Grand Prix 1400 (1300 GMT)Monaco Grand Prix 1400 (1300 GMT)Canadian Grand Prix 1400 (1900 GMT)Austrian Grand Prix 1400 (1300 GMT)British Grand Prix 1300 German Grand Prix 1400 (1300 GMT)Hungarian Grand Prix 1400 (1300 GMT)Belgian Grand Prix 1400 (1300 GMT)Italian Grand Prix 1400 (1300 GMT)Singapore Grand Prix 2000 (1300 GMT)Japanese Grand Prix 1400 (0600 GMT)Russian Grand Prix 1400 (1200 GMT)United States Grand Prix 1400 (1900 GMT)Mexican Grand Prix 1300 (1900 GMT)Brazilian Grand Prix 1400 (1600 GMT)Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 1700 (1300 GMT) Read more at http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/189055.html#64M6JcCmsyEV0lMe.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Pre Season testing under way in Jerez Unofficial Sunday testing times from Jerez1. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, 1m 22.620s, 60 laps2. Marcus Ericsson, Sauber, 1m 22.777s, 73 laps3. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, 1m 23.106s, 157 laps4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull, 1m 23.338s, 35 laps5. Valtteri Bottas, Williams, 1m 23.906s, 73 laps6. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso, 1m 25.327s, 46 laps7. Fernando Alonso, McLaren, 1m 40.738s, 6 laps Well Vettle did well... bet that really rubbed salt into the wounds of the Spaniard who must be kicking himself (and anything else that is in reach) that he is not still at Ferrari. Looks like a bad year ahead for McLaren having problems not only with a Honda engine, but Denis is looking for capital/financing to buy a majority share holding in the group, rumour is if he does not get it he will be out, and not forgetting the predictable tantrums from the Spaniard. Mercedes proving reliability, if not top speed, but why put all your cards on the table at this time. Edited February 2, 2015 by Basil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loptr Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Me tinks Fernando was riding his bike around Jerez... And to think he doesn't have a get-out-of-jail performance clause in his contract with McLaren... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said: "It's just showing off really - to turn up and do 157 laps is taking the mickey. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/31098258So they will not show you what's under the bonnet. Seem to recall when there was all the jiggery, pokery with the exhaust system a few years back how Red Bull place pit boys around the back of the car to stop anyone getting a close up of the exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 http://en.espnf1.com/fia/motorsport/story/190825.html 1000bhp? Why not take the engine out and go to pedal power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 From the first 4 day test. Seems Ferrari intend to be competitive this year, and Mercedes are giving their cars a real shake down, unfortunately for Christian Horner to do that you do not run the car light... probably a few sands bags in the back. This week’s unofficial aggregate test times from Jerez: 1. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 1m 20.841s, 200 laps2. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, 1m 20.984s, 149 laps3. Felipe Nasr, Sauber, 1m 21.545s, 197 laps4. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, 1m 21.982s, 308 laps5. Marcus Ericsson, Sauber, 1m 22.019s, 185 laps6. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1m 22.172s, 208 laps7. Felipe Massa, Williams, 1m 22.276s, 144 laps8. Valtteri Bottas, Williams, 1m 22.319s, 134 laps9. Max Verstappen, Toro Rosso, 1m 22.553s, 170 laps10. Pastor Maldonado, Lotus, 1m 22.713s, 137 laps11. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso, 1m 23.187s, 183 laps12. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull, 1m 23.338s, 84 laps13. Romain Grosjean, Lotus, 1m 23.802s, 53 laps14. Daniil Kvyat, Red Bull, 1m 23.975s, 82 laps15. Jenson Button, McLaren, 1m 27.660s, 41 laps16. Fernando Alonso, McLaren, 1m 35.553s, 38 laps http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2015/2/16808.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andklei Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hey Basil B you seem to follow the test days quite closely. So how would you rank the teams so far? Any surprises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Souber may do well. McLaren may well have a very rocky season on track, in the pits and in the board room. With only 9 teams competing, (Caterham almost certainly a dead duck now, the receiver has not been able to find a buyer with a realistic offer), but all in I see a more competitive season with 6 or 7 teams going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andklei Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks, sounds promissing indeed. Looking forward to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Good to see you folks have a F1 2015 thread ready Some of the new cars are looking good What do you think of the Sauber? I know Redbull probably will not compete with this camo but wish they would McLaren looks good with a little red on it I like the new Torro Rosso nose better & Ferrari is running something similar too Looking forward to the season opener Edited February 8, 2015 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Season not even started yet and talk about Valtteri Bottas possibility of going to Ferrari in 2016, silly season started already ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Ferrari in 2016 ?? http://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsport/story/191481.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 OT but Britain's 1st GP track is to get a 7 Million pound face lift out of the lottery heritage fund http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-31506646 150mph in cars with no front brakes, when road vars were doing about 20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 OT but Britain's 1st GP track is to get a 7 Million pound face lift out of the lottery heritage fund http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-31506646 150mph in cars with no front brakes, when road vars were doing about 20! Getting ready for the Driverless Race Cars ? http://www.f1reader.com/news/a-vision-of-the-future-the-driverless-race-car-97148 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Season not even started yet and talk about Valtteri Bottas possibility of going to Ferrari in 2016, silly season started already ? If I were a betting man I would be running over to the bookies to see what the odds were for Suzie to be his replacement... Susie Wolff will drive the new Williams FW37 on the first day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya on Thursday.The Scot, 32, was named the team's test driver in November after taking part in two practice sessions last year. Race drivers Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa will each get a day and a half in the new car over the following three days of running in Barcelona. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/31522278 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Alonso taken to hospital after crash on day fourFernando Alonso has been airlifted to hospital after crashing on the final morning of the second pre-season test at Barcelona. McLaren said on Twitter that he is "conscious and speaking". http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/2/16826.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/192975.html 1. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:23.022 76 laps2. Felipe Massa Williams 1:23.262 102 laps3. Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1:23.276 136 laps4. Carlos Sainz Toro Rosso 1:24.191 132 laps5. Romain Grosjean Lotus 1:24.200 116 laps6. Marcus Ericsson Sauber 1:24.477 123 laps7. Nico Hulkenberg Force India 1:24.939 158 laps8. Kevin Magnussen McLaren 1:25.225 38 laps9. Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull 1:25.742 128 laps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Big problems at McLaren... wonder if Ron has called Ross to ask if he is already feed up of retirement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Methinks another season of which Mercedes powered team comes 2nd in the team standings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Alonso will not be driving in the Australian GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Methinks another season of which Mercedes powered team comes 2nd in the team standings. Methink 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th... (Mercedes, Williams, Lotus, Force India.) Edited March 4, 2015 by Basil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Methinks another season of which Mercedes powered team comes 2nd in the team standings. Methink 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th... (Mercedes, Williams, Lotus, Force India.) Yes I meant to say which other Merc powered team would be in 2nd, and as you say, 3rd, 4th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 More pearls of wisdom from Bernie. http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/193689.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 More pearls of wisdom from Bernie. http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/193689.html Could be a new meaning to back markers ? So lets have 40 cars 30 of them getting in the way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 When I read "More pearls of wisdom from Bernie." I thought the old codger was going to suggest postponing the Aussie GP so Alonso could participate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Wonder what Alonso thinks of the Ferrari's going so well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Lewis on pole. Wiped the board in qualifying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Wonder what Alonso thinks of the Ferrari's going so well Do not know but seems he is not interested in racing an uncompetitive car... Fernando Alonso return unknown - McLaren McLaren have admitted they do not know the cause of Fernando Alonso's crash in pre-season testing nor when he will return to the cockpit.The Spaniard misses the season-opening Australian Grand Prix to recover from concussion sustained on 22 February. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/31866157 Will they have to pay him his £27 million quid if he does not race this season? Edited March 14, 2015 by Basil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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