johnny g Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I wonder how much of his cash has gone to fixing the damage he keeps doing ? He's probably at break-even point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I'd love to see how much Pastor Maldonado has racked up in damages during his career in F1 to date. Must be the most expensive driver with Grosjean not far behind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Tyre problems in Practice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I think Button's seat is secure for next season, they are very happy with his work so far. Quality driver - even against Hamilton who is arguably one of the fastest drivers around Button held his own over many a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Chassis is ok, then. Thats never been in doubt! The apparent improvements in the internal combustion side are not so apparent just yet. Maybe they'll boost it up for qualifying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Quality driver - even against Hamilton who is arguably one of the fastest drivers around Button held his own over many a season. Exactly, he has talent in spades, as has Alonso. Its very much the Honda side of the package thats the issue here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Will Alonso make qualifying ? Didn't sound very good in the garage in practice 3 Qually at 13:00 for anyone interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/08/former-f1-racer-justin-wilson-killed-in-indycar-crash-open-cockpits-under-scrutiny-again/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 R.I.P very sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/20476/Hamilton-living-a-‘crazy-dream’ "And to think I’m fighting for my third world championship, which he had, and have now got the same amount of podiums as him... it’s almost like a crazy dream that I’m going to eventually wake up and find out I’m working at McDonalds or as a dustbin driver.” - I would imagine in hindsight he would have preferred to rephrase it differently.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 cock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/20476/Hamilton-living-a-‘crazy-dream’ "And to think I’m fighting for my third world championship, which he had, and have now got the same amount of podiums as him... it’s almost like a crazy dream that I’m going to eventually wake up and find out I’m working at McDonalds or as a dustbin driver.” - I would imagine in hindsight he would have preferred to rephrase it differently.... The guy is just a first class prick. Snobbery in the highest order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike33 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 The guy is just a first class prick. Snobbery in the highest order. Im not his biggest fan!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Honda really have no excuses, they have had than engine on the dyno and are raving about how good it is power wise, going to rival ferrari etc etc. Put it in the car and it appears to be worse than the previous model. I dont understand how it can be so difficult to take an engine from a dyno that you are confident enough to tell all the press its a Reno beater and put it a car and it do exactly what it did on the dyno - makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/20476/Hamilton-living-a-‘crazy-dream’ "And to think I’m fighting for my third world championship, which he had, and have now got the same amount of podiums as him... it’s almost like a crazy dream that I’m going to eventually wake up and find out I’m working at McDonalds or as a dustbin driver.” - I would imagine in hindsight he would have preferred to rephrase it differently.... To be fair, HIS dustbin probably does have a driver. Honda really have no excuses, they have had than engine on the dyno and are raving about how good it is power wise, going to rival ferrari etc etc. Put it in the car and it appears to be worse than the previous model. I dont understand how it can be so difficult to take an engine from a dyno that you are confident enough to tell all the press its a Reno beater and put it a car and it do exactly what it did on the dyno - makes no sense. It needs to work with the whole car. Engine isn't the only place performance comes from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 It needs to work with the whole car. Engine isn't the only place performance comes from. Not true, being 23 kph down on the straights is majority horsepower! a few k's could equate to a much higher downforce level but into the 20's is serious lack of engine HP. Only argument can be packaging but thats not really an excuse either - run the engine on the dyno with the packaging in place - or as close as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Not true, being 23 kph down on the straights is majority horsepower! a few k's could equate to a much higher downforce level but into the 20's is serious lack of engine HP. Only argument can be packaging but thats not really an excuse either - run the engine on the dyno with the packaging in place - or as close as possible If the engine isn't getting the right cooling or airflow then it doesn't matter how it goes on the dyno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If the engine isn't getting the right cooling or airflow then it doesn't matter how it goes on the dyno. Hence my point run it on the dyno with the packaging as it is on the car. Thats exactly what Mercedes HPE do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Merc 'halo' driver head protection concept. http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/technical/2015/8/video---mercedes-cockpit-protection-concept.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 If this happens - it needs to be a standard part - no aero benefit...no development for performance. I can't see Mercedes suggesting something publically that they haven't already done "the numbers" on. So I can only assume that it will do the job. I guess my only question is, in an impact such as Jules had, at what point does it break and can it too become dangerous? Also, if the driver is buried in there, during the race, we can't see the crash hat so easily, so they really need to identify the driver via the car better. I think they should all be fitted with OLED panels, which display the drivers number and position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I thought 'lose the central support and get a windscreen in there' as soon as I saw it but i guess it would be exposed to the elements with no means of cleaning it unless during a pit stop. It mentions not hampering visibility too much but I know it would really hack me off by just being there. Hopefully they get something sorted though as that's been a few incidents in the past few years where something like this could've saved lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I agree with the need for closed cockpits but safety needs to be considered. That looks like the best design I have seen so far whilst still allowing the driver to exit the car. A full closed cockpit would hamper the ability to exit the car quickly i.e in the event of a fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It mentions not hampering visibility too much but I know it would really hack me off by just being there. Hopefully they get something sorted though as that's been a few incidents in the past few years where something like this could've saved lives. The driver most likely would not see it. They're looking way beyond that down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Don't agree with a closed cockpit on F1 cars. Might as well stick them Touring cars & have done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Don't agree with a closed cockpit on F1 cars. Might as well stick them Touring cars & have done with it. Agreed. Without open cockpit F1 is a no go. Total overreaction imo. Motorsport is dangerous at EVERY level for drivers and spectators, so where do we stop? At every level people die racing cars and bikes for all and F1's record in the last 20 years holds up VERY well. So let's ban it all and no one dies, easy. Never could stand RWUB anyway, such a boring day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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