2014 Formula 1 Thread

[momo]

IMO, this is a stupid rule change. not entirely sure what even brought it on.

more than anything, i'm confused about why the hell this effects practice sessions. the point of practice is to setup the car and driver feedback is pretty important. now they have to go pit more to talk about the car without fear of penalty.

i'm okay with the lack of communication during the race. looks like whoever programs the best systems to alert the drivers on their lcd screen might be the best off but just wait until fiddling with reading text messages at 310 kph results in someone stuffing it into a barrier.

[momo]

also, any of you going to be at the WEC & Tudor series races at COTA this weekend?

[Ruffdaddy]

My understanding is that viewers were complaining about driviers simply being puppets after being told how to adjust brake bias, where to pick up a few tenths...etc. Mercedes are the worst about it, so I'm sure it's to prevent them from running away much like the new aero regulations did to rb.

Wish I was going to WEC but I'm saving my bit coins for F1 and Vegas.

[bird_dog0347]

Where's the list of banned communications? And I won't be at COTA this weekend, but I was there like 9 days ago for the ridesmart trackday. That track is sooooo nice to ride, very smooth and tons of fun!

[Ruffdaddy]

Sector time detail of a competitor and where a competitor is faster or slower
Adjustment of power unit settings
Adjustment of power unit setting to de-rate the systems
Adjustment of gearbox settings
Learning of gears of the gearbox (will only be enforced from the Japanese GP onwards)
Balancing the SOC or adjusting for performance
Information on fuel flow settings (except if requested to do so by race control)
Information on level of fuel saving needed
Information on tire pressures or temperatures (will only be enforced from the Japanese GP onwards)
Information on differential settings
Start maps related to clutch position, for race start and pit stops
Information on clutch maps or settings, (ex. bite point)

Information on brake balance or BBW settings
Warning on brake wear or temperatures (will only be enforced from the Japanese GP onwards)
Selection of driver default settings (other than in the case of a clearly identified problem with the car)
Answering a direct question from a driver (ex. “Am I using the right torque map?”)
Any message that appears to be coded

[Slowhand]

also, any of you going to be at the WEC & Tudor series races at COTA this weekend?

Wanted to go but won't be able to make it, unfortunately. You?

[momo]

yea i'm driving down there once the morning rush dies down. holler if you end up going.

[Ruffdaddy]

Lol...crashtor Maldonado does it again.

Vettel has to change engines again...what a tough season. It's good to see Alonso doing very well.

[Ruffdaddy]

Lol...crashtor Maldonado does it again.

Vettel has to change engines again...what a tough season. It's good to see Alonso doing very well.

[Ruffdaddy]

What a race!!!! No clue how vettel held into that. I think he's coming back...but still hates the car.

Did anyone catch webbers comments about Pirelli this weekend? He is still not happen about their junk.

[momo]

interesting! i would have preferred that rosberg been able to race rather than DNF due to car issues but hamilton is now leading the drivers championship point. If anything that helps even the two up for DNFs due to issues (or front wing meets rear tire issues).

rbr was good this weekend. was happy to see ferrari had some pace but i feel like they didnt do anything with their opportunity and their fresher tires after the SC. i think alonso should have been able to get past Ricciardo for a podium.

[bird_dog0347]

I was very happy to see the points get closer and have Hamilton in the lead again. It was also nice to see Vettel finish ahead of Ricciardo.

[RWhite]

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[Mach1]

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[Ruffdaddy]

Man F1 is in an identity crisis. But the last thing I want to see is 3 car teams.