2018 Season Launch and Testing Thread - Page 3

F1Guy · 25 Jan 2018, 08:07 (Ref:3794875)

Force Formula One Team.

AdrianM · 25 Jan 2018, 08:19 (Ref:3794878)

Don't think I've ever looked forward to an F1 season less. Engines are still the most important factor by a long way and the three engine rule is farcical with the weak penalty that goes with it.

The most interesting race this year will be the one to see who can get their paperwork for an engine change in first to avoid the back of the grid.

Add in all the whining and moaning about the Halo and this is going to be a season to forget.

RWill2073 · 25 Jan 2018, 13:13 (Ref:3794952)

Any news yet on television coverage details in U.S. with the move from nbcsn?

chillibowl · 25 Jan 2018, 15:44 (Ref:3794986)

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Originally Posted by RWill2073

Any news yet on television coverage details in U.S. with the move from nbcsn?

their new deal is with ESPN/ABC...i believe i read that the races will be aired live but not sure which channel will cover which race/session. i suspect most of it will be on one of the ESPN channels so behind a subscription/pay wall.

S griffin · 26 Jan 2018, 01:03 (Ref:3795162)

And there’s the dreaded halo. In this week’s Autosport, there’s a quote from Martin Brundle, in which he says that one driver said that contrary to what Vettel said, not every driver was united in their support for the halo...

Sodemo · 26 Jan 2018, 08:05 (Ref:3795205)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

And there’s the dreaded halo. In this week’s Autosport, there’s a quote from Martin Brundle, in which he says that one driver said that contrary to what Vettel said, not every driver was united in their support for the halo...

Hamilton intitally came out with scathing comments on the Halo, then I guess either the FIA or Mercedes elbowed him in the chest and then he changed his tune to one of towing the party line.

AdrianM · 26 Jan 2018, 08:16 (Ref:3795208)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

Hamilton intitally came out with scathing comments on the Halo, then I guess either the FIA or Mercedes elbowed him in the chest and then he changed his tune to one of towing the party line.

He saw the video presentation and changed his mind based on the facts he saw.

S griffin · 26 Jan 2018, 10:02 (Ref:3795218)

I think what Brundle was saying was not that many drivers were actually in favour of the halo. In fact Brundle thinks the halo might have been part of the reason the tall Kubica was not chosen for Williams

**BertMk2** · 26 Jan 2018, 11:45 (Ref:3795243)

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Originally Posted by AdrianM

He saw the video presentation and changed his mind because he was told to.

Fixed it for you

RWill2073 · 26 Jan 2018, 12:56 (Ref:3795246)

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Originally Posted by chillibowl

their new deal is with ESPN/ABC...i believe i read that the races will be aired live but not sure which channel will cover which race/session. i suspect most of it will be on one of the ESPN channels so behind a subscription/pay wall.

This is all I know to this point. I haven't heard anything about announcers, whether qualifying will be on an ESPN channel or online only, even whether the races will be live or not, or even on an ESPN channel or just online.

JHamilton · 27 Jan 2018, 04:51 (Ref:3795365)

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Force Formula One Team.

"Jordan"

chillibowl · 2 Feb 2018, 19:13 (Ref:3797824)

not really news but this is the FIA 2018 official entry list.

https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formu...-f1-entry-list

Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo have been added to their respective team names but Sahara Force India team name has not been changed.

have read elsewhere that it will be changed after they announce.

JeremySmith · 3 Feb 2018, 18:29 (Ref:3798087)

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Originally Posted by RWill2073

If Vettel is in contention for a title, they could put him Raikkonen's seat and let him crash out the mercs I guess.

🤔🤔 read you post again...

**FIRE** · 10 Feb 2018, 16:49 (Ref:3800317)

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Originally Posted by chillibowl

not really news but this is the FIA 2018 official entry list.

https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formu...-f1-entry-list

Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo have been added to their respective team names but Sahara Force India team name has not been changed.

have read elsewhere that it will be changed after they announce.

I thought Petronas would leave Mercedes (and F1)?

RWill2073 · 10 Feb 2018, 19:05 (Ref:3800337)

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Originally Posted by JeremySmith

🤔🤔 read you post again...

?

F1Guy · 13 Feb 2018, 07:47 (Ref:3800872)

So.. Ferrari chief engine designer Lorenzo Sassi started work at Mercedes on Monday. He was fired from Ferrari mid last year for trying out a concept that would have put the Ferrari engine level (if not slightly ahead) of the Mercedes engine on power delivery and output. It didn't materialise, so Sassi was fired. Typical Ferrari way of dealing with their staff. Sassi was a long time Ferrari employee and his knowledge on the Ferrari PU is second to none.

The last top ranked Ferrari guy who got fired and joined Mercedes was a one Aldo Costa. And look what he produced chassis wise for Mercedes.

Skam85 · 13 Feb 2018, 22:54 (Ref:3801137)

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Originally Posted by F1Guy

So.. Ferrari chief engine designer Lorenzo Sassi started work at Mercedes on Monday. He was fired from Ferrari mid last year for trying out a concept that would have put the Ferrari engine level (if not slightly ahead) of the Mercedes engine on power delivery and output. It didn't materialise, so Sassi was fired. Typical Ferrari way of dealing with their staff. Sassi was a long time Ferrari employee and his knowledge on the Ferrari PU is second to none.

The last top ranked Ferrari guy who got fired and joined Mercedes was a one Aldo Costa. And look what he produced chassis wise for Mercedes.

So the next Mercedes car will be a Sassi Diva?

F1Guy · 14 Feb 2018, 05:29 (Ref:3801181)

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Originally Posted by Skam85

So the next Mercedes car will be a Sassi Diva?

FOM will probably ban her too along with the grid girls!

The first 100% Costa built chassis for Mercedes was the 2014 W05. It was untouchable. Miles ahead of the competition.

Costa was fired from Ferrari in May 2011. He joined Mercedes late 2011 and was C=chief designer of the 2014 Mercedes.

Moneyseeker · 14 Feb 2018, 16:06 (Ref:3801300)

Haas have produced some first images of the car. Note the small shark 'finette', they also have the Halo in the raw black, so far.

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/13...-f1-car-images

steve_r · 14 Feb 2018, 16:19 (Ref:3801304)

Who needs sponsors anyway.

chillibowl · 14 Feb 2018, 17:30 (Ref:3801316)

pics are a bit dark but looks to be a tidy package with an improved livery...first impression is that i like it.

although i am assuming that there will be more aero bits and what not come testing/first race of the season. perhaps some more sponsor logos as well.

barge boards/side pods/rear of the car looks like an evolution of last years Ferrari so i think thats a good sign for Haas. front wing looks to have a lot more elements to it as well but again hard to tell with the dark pictures.

karting · 14 Feb 2018, 19:49 (Ref:3801354)

What Halo?

Looks good

**bella** · 14 Feb 2018, 20:08 (Ref:3801359)

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Originally Posted by karting

What Halo?

Looks good

it's painted black on a black background (try typing that fast), wait till it's out on track

loon · 14 Feb 2018, 20:37 (Ref:3801363)

Good livery, looks like it was knocked out in 5 minutes by a 4 year old

sizzle · 15 Feb 2018, 05:02 (Ref:3801431)

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Originally Posted by bella

it's painted black on a black background (try typing that fast), wait till it's out on track

And obscuring the drivers helmet.

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