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#76 yonson

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Posted 25 March 2017 - 04:17 PM

What an unexpected qualifying result

 

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Posted 25 March 2017 - 04:20 PM

at least it may be close this.  maybe.



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Posted 25 March 2017 - 04:38 PM

I can't believe Hamilton is a handful of poles away from having the all time record. It feels like him and Vettel were neck in next a season or two ago. Merc domination has really turned the tables.

Also the cars look fast going through the turns. Can't wait for Eu Rouge and 130R later this season.

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Posted 25 March 2017 - 04:55 PM

This is the first time in f1 history the rules have locked in a competitive advantage like the merc engine.  Imagine if there was a suspension development ban in 92 or 93.



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Posted 25 March 2017 - 05:18 PM

Drivers are nearing 8G in the new-spec Formula 1 cars at Albert Park, with the high-downforce cars described as "brutal" and "monsters" following the first qualifying session of the season.


https://www.motorspo...lbourne-886185/

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Posted 26 March 2017 - 08:15 AM

How is Honda so bad with all the money at their disposal? Renault have a tiny engine budget compared to Merc and Ferrari yet they are pretty much up there.



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Posted 26 March 2017 - 02:25 PM

What ban? Engine tokens are gone... And that was a pretty exciting tactical race. Plus, Hamilton couldn't catch Ferrari after Max pitted. Hoping this isn't a one off. Feel bad for Ricky tho. And Alonso lol

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Posted 26 March 2017 - 04:29 PM

Not bad.

I'm digging the looks and speed of the new cars.

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Posted 26 March 2017 - 04:42 PM

Did you get a chance to watch qualifying?  A hot lap looks like it is properly flying...it's no wonder Lance Stroll was having a hard time in testing.  

Good to see F1 cars getting hustled again, but the inability to follow is bad for the sport still.  In Ross Brawn We Trust.  :x:  



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Posted 26 March 2017 - 05:19 PM

Being a street circuit I'll give it a pass. That said, don't we normally have a safety car in Australia?

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Posted 26 March 2017 - 07:01 PM

What ban? Engine tokens are gone... And that was a pretty exciting tactical race. Plus, Hamilton couldn't catch Ferrari after Max pitted. Hoping this isn't a one off. Feel bad for Ricky tho. And Alonso lol

I had no idea tokens were gone.  Shouldn't take long now...



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Posted 26 March 2017 - 07:03 PM

Being a street circuit I'll give it a pass. That said, don't we normally have a safety car in Australia?

 

No close racing means no crashes :mamoru:



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Posted 26 March 2017 - 07:04 PM

Being a street circuit I'll give it a pass. That said, don't we normally have a safety car in Australia?

Cars looks better, clearly more parity, I'm worried about 19 more races won by pit-passes.



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Posted 26 March 2017 - 07:47 PM

Cars looks better, clearly more parity, I'm worried about 19 more races won by pit-passes.



2 seconds a lap between the front 4 and the mid pack. The only difference now is there is a front 4 instead of 2. Midfield is still super tight though.

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Posted 26 March 2017 - 09:11 PM

The only difference now is there is a front 4 instead of 2. 

which is all we need.



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Posted 27 March 2017 - 10:11 PM

which is all we need.


True..

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Posted 30 March 2017 - 01:49 AM

Honda introducing a new design by Monaco supposedly.  I wonder if they could throw an MB powerplant in the back before then, lol. 



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Posted 04 April 2017 - 08:54 AM

Pascal still not racing



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Posted 04 April 2017 - 01:52 PM

Pascal still not racing

And that's the end of active F1 drivers at ROC

Cool article:
https://arstechnica....a-1-technology/

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Posted 05 April 2017 - 10:17 PM

And that's the end of active F1 drivers at ROC

Cool article:
https://arstechnica....a-1-technology/

I think he's being delayed so they can see whether or not the young Ferrari driver is the real deal or not.  I have a feeling Pascal is okay...



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Posted 07 April 2017 - 04:24 AM

Wet quali and race would be spicy



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Posted 09 April 2017 - 07:51 AM

Nice to see things are back to normal



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Posted 09 April 2017 - 03:49 PM

And dvr missed the race

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Posted 09 April 2017 - 05:43 PM

Didn't miss much.

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Posted 09 April 2017 - 05:47 PM

Didn't miss much.


Those non-DRS moves Seb and Verstappen pulled off were impressive. :dunno:




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