UN-Official Formula 1 Thread

[ragged]

I don't understand how Hamilton/Button is being marked by the British commentators as great F1 drivers. Along comes Vettle and smokes them nearly every race and this guy is a newbie.

Remember the car makes a big difference. I bet at least 50% of the drivers would have won the DWC in that Red Bull. Button and Hamilton won 6 races combined in a car that's fast, but not as fast. Don't forget Button didn't do squat until Brawn had a superior car.

For me, Alonso should get driver of the year. Vettel, Alonso and Hamilton are all equal at the top.

 

[avliner]

...For me, Alonso should get driver of the year...QUOTE]


... and Massa should get the 2011 season worst driver title as well

 

[annunaki]

I think that Alonso definitely punched well above the car's capabilities this season. He drove as well as he ever has in his career when one considers the car's performance to the rest of the field. If Ferrari can develop a car that can equal or best the Red Bull for 2012 we will be in for an exciting season.

 

[ragged]

Yeah, best car typically wins. You can swap any of the top 6 drivers and they'll win.

 

[ragged]

2012 car launch dates

1 Feb - McLaren (Woking)

3 Feb - Force India (Silverstone)

3 Feb - Ferrari (Maranello)

6 Feb - Sauber F1 Team (Jerez)

6 Feb - Red Bull (Online)

 

[Stutz320]

If you like F1 you should enjoy this
The great Formula 1 photographs - The AUTOSPORT Bulletin Board

 

[valvesnvinylfan]

Whoa, those pics are great, thanks.

 

[Stutz320]

I love the turbo's in post # 1567
The great Formula 1 photographs - The AUTOSPORT Bulletin Board

 

[ragged]

2012 Caterham, man that thing is fugly!
Early look at the new Caterham | Planet F1 | Formula One | News, Standings, Results, Features, Video

 

[majorloser]

Attention wealthy people

For all you rich people out there, they are accepting deposits now for the "Select Seating" areas at The Circuit Of The Americas.

Circuit Of The Americas

I'm still not that excited about this track. Just looks like another Texas dust bowl.

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/articles/track-facts-no.-1

 

[STRONGBADF1]

2012 Caterham, man that thing is fugly!
Early look at the new Caterham | Planet F1 | Formula One | News, Standings, Results, Features, Video

This is much better!

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/jimclark_lotusclimax25.jpg

 

[ragged]

Now this is sexy. 2012 McLaren.

McLaren MP4-27 | Planet F1 | Formula One | Photo Gallery

 

[TheWarrior]

Wow, did they limit rear down force again? The spoiler looks tiny in that pic! Beautiful car tho! Can't wait to see it live in Austin this year!

 

[ragged]

Yup, limited again.

Williams and Red Bull, Ferrari, jeeze it's a brick nose love fest, only dear old McLaren left designing beautiful cars.

Williams introduce FW34 to the world | Planet F1 | Formula One | News, Standings, Results, Features, Video

http://www.planetf1.com/photo-gallery/7493514/The-Red-Bull-Breaks-Cover#photo=0

 

[ragged]

It's upon us again folks!! Australia this weekend. Any predictions?

Lewis, Vettel, Kimi as the podium. Force India in the top 6. Massa 8th.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

It's upon us again folks!! Australia this weekend. Any predictions?

Lewis, Vettel, Kimi as the podium. Force India in the top 6. Massa 8th.

I guess I'll give watching another shot. Last year was not entertaining for me and the constant rule changing is just foolish...I stopped paying attention.

 

[ragged]

Yes I kinda felt the same, but more so because Vettel was dominating. Do what they want with the rules, as long as the race is exciting. On another note, Brawn does it again!

Brawn: New concept not a game changer | Planet F1 | Formula One News

 

[ragged]

YES!! Hamilton and McLaren to the front!! Finally Vettel looks to be struggling. But it was nice to see old Norbert smile when Shuey was sitting in 2nd place with 2 minutes left in Q3. Mercedes seem to have something here. Biggest surprise and biggest disappointment was Lotus, Grosjean quali 3rd and Kimi didn't make it due to a screw up. At least I know they have the pace, so maybe Kimi can do something exciting in the race. 50 bucks says Shuey crashes into someone.

 

[majorloser]

I thought it was a good race. Unfortuantely it looks a lot like last year where you can gain the lead and just stay out of range for the guys behind to use their DRS to catch up.

We shall see.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

I thought it was a good race. Unfortuantely it looks a lot like last year where you can gain the lead and just stay out of range for the guys behind to use their DRS to catch up.

We shall see.

It was ok. KERS and DRS need to go but I've beat that dead horse in the past.