tg12 Posted June 29, 2017 Posted June 29, 2017 Yep, it was probably because of the need for a clear gap for the marshals (who, I have to say weren't that great this weekend) that the Safety Car came out to give them a big clear gap to work in. One change I'd like to see implemented is perhaps having the Safety Car extinguish its lights a little later in the lap at Baku, perhaps just into the long stretch towards the finish line from turn 16 to prevent things like this happening again, as the lead car needs to go even slower to let the Safety Car get down to the pit lane in time as happened in the GP2 race last year, hence why Lewis took turn 15 so slowly. I'd still prefer to see VSC turned to ACO rules of being a fixed speed. Sure, F1 fans wouldn't like seeing the cars trundling around at relatively slow speeds but it makes things much safer for the marshals, plus keeps all the existing gaps between cars.
foofighterjim Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 I'd still prefer to see VSC turned to ACO rules of being a fixed speed. Sure, F1 fans wouldn't like seeing the cars trundling around at relatively slow speeds but it makes things much safer for the marshals, plus keeps all the existing gaps between cars. The only fault I can pick with this would be that every one would be lose all temperature in their tyres and breaks if they can't accelerate and break like they currently do behind the SC and under the VSC. Unless you mean in just the zone / sector that is under yellows?
jthompson Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 The only fault I can pick with this would be that every one would be lose all temperature in their tyres and breaks if they can't accelerate and break like they currently do behind the SC and under the VSC. Unless you mean in just the zone / sector that is under yellows? Yes, it would be a speed limit for a portion of the circuit only. On their approach to the slow zone, cars are barreling in on the brakes as late as possible, just like they do into the pitlane. There's obviously some technical challenge to enforce all of that (how is the start/end of the zone marked out for drivers, etc.), but they've managed it at Le Mans. I don't know if the length of the circuit helps there, but it keeps the racing going really well I think.
tg12 Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 The only fault I can pick with this would be that every one would be lose all temperature in their tyres and breaks if they can't accelerate and break like they currently do behind the SC and under the VSC. Unless you mean in just the zone / sector that is under yellows? That could be a problem. It's manageable in sports cars and prototypes but it's probably because of the philosophy behind the tyre manufacturing and design, plus that drivers are used to driving on cooler tyres at various points. I'd imagine Pirelli would need to produce something less sensitive to losing temperatures to make it work. Yes, it would be a speed limit for a portion of the circuit only. On their approach to the slow zone, cars are barreling in on the brakes as late as possible, just like they do into the pitlane. There's obviously some technical challenge to enforce all of that (how is the start/end of the zone marked out for drivers, etc.), but they've managed it at Le Mans. I don't know if the length of the circuit helps there, but it keeps the racing going really well I think. I'm sure it would be possible to do it for a sector or two. WEC establishes slow zones at standard circuits and while they don't get used often, they are an option for Race Control. Usually these are a series of corners or a straight. At Silverstone, for example, there were six zones set up, although full course yellows were only used. It is easier to do at Le Mans as there's plenty of time for warning. I'd imagine the system could work much the same way as Le Mans, "Next Slow" zones in the run up to the "Slow" Zones. It'd probably require a bit of retraining on the drivers' part to anticipate these and slow down safely and appropriately but I'm sure they could manage it.
mikkydoos Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Mercedes warns it is hitting sweet spot more regularly now Not when it comes to screwing down the headrest !
Boredguy Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 well they've increased the length of the rear locating pins (and implimented a new headrest in the event of a race red flag) so should be ok for the rest of the season.
6Foot2 Posted July 13, 2017 Posted July 13, 2017 Link: Formula 1 stars & cars on London's streets ahead of British Grand Prix [bBC Sport Video]
bald_pig Posted July 13, 2017 Posted July 13, 2017 Link: Formula 1 stars & cars on London's streets ahead of British Grand Prix [bBC Sport Video] I was there
mikeprice Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 Ok - what idiot decided that is would be a good idea to have the wombledin finals on the same day as the British GP apparently it is essential that my OH watches the tennis downstairs on the Tivo box so she can rewind, pause etc. Hurrummph
synaesthesia Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 The shield looks OK on the Ferrari. Some morons thinking it's gonna cause issues with visibility etc however they clearly have the IQ of a house brick.
XiJ Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 I'm against these 'closed' cockpit (or semi closed in this case) designs. But the shield looks so much better than the halo I can see there could be issues with reflections though - even within the car.
synaesthesia Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 Reflections should be fixable. It's the muppets going on about rain & oil which seem to be short of the grey matter.
bald_pig Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Now, THAT is what McLaren needed! I know it's pointless as there's a 30 place grid penalty, but that is what I've been waiting to see!
mikeprice Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Now, THAT is what McLaren needed! I know it's pointless as there's a 30 place grid penalty, but that is what I've been waiting to see! Only Alonso!! brilliant
synaesthesia Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 As much respect as I have for Alonso and the full knowledge him and Hamilton are easily the best drivers of recent times, a lot of that lap was down to timing and luck due to circumstances. It was no Hillgaroring for sure. Regardless, Hamilton's lap was stonking. Onboard through the Becketts/Maggots complex was mesmerising.
MartinT Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 He did, and the championship is pretty much evened out! Worrying that both Ferraris suffered from tyre issues. Ricciardo raced a blinder.
round2it Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 lets hope lewis does not have a shocker at the next race as he seems to be up and down this season
synaesthesia Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 I doubt it, he's always been fairly awesome at Hungary too. That's a drivers circuit more than anything else and he's had good history there. Although nothing will be better than Damon Hill at Hungary in 1997!
Disease Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 Just comeback from a weekend at Silverstone, was amazing!
synaesthesia Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 Nice Best atmosphere ever, something you won't get anywhere else, including Tifosi land!
6Foot2 Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Link: Halo: Formula 1 to introduce controversial cockpit head-protection system in 2018 - BBC Sport http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/244A/production/_97009290_kimi.jpg Kimi Raikkonen used the 'halo' at the final pre-season test in Barcelona in March 2016
synaesthesia Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 Ugh. The shield was bearable to look at. The halo is awful. It does however annoy me that after one small test with one particularly notorious whinger the shield was written off. Doesn't anyone else get a look in?
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