F1 Silly Season 2011 - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2011-02-01, 12:34 AM

I should go to bed.

Here is the actual Mercedes W02

Nick Koan · 2011-02-01, 08:09 AM

Sauber released a video of their car in action. At about the 2:30 mark, until the end, they focus on the rear wing.

YouTube

Nick Koan · 2011-02-01, 08:12 AM

And the Williams FW33. I'm not sure if its temporary or not, but they sure seem to have a lot of space for sponsors.

EDIT: yeah, its the interim colors. The final livery will be shown later
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin...1/2/11691.html

Nick Koan · 2011-02-01, 01:01 PM

Hah, here is the Red Bull RB7 Press Kit

And apparently Haynes is going to make an actual manual for the RB6 and make it available this year.

Nick Koan · 2011-02-01, 02:42 PM

The Renault doesn't have any exhaust ports in the back. The exhaust is coming out in the front of the sidepods, near the driver. Trying to help some aero effect. Hopefully the driver isn't sucking down too many exhaust fumes while he's idling on the start grid or in the pits.

More: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89223

sperry · 2011-02-03, 09:10 PM

FYI: Fantasy F1 registration is open!

http://ff1.seccs.org

Nick Koan · 2011-02-04, 08:29 AM

McLaren released the MP4-26 today in Berlin.

One of the interesting things is that they started with a somewhat unassembled car, and then put it together in front of everyone. Though, Marvin Whitmarsh has said some of the internal pieces were deliberately obscured or replaced so as to not give away all their secrets.

Autosport has a good gallery, but you have to be a member to see the high res pics. F1Technical and GPUpdate have higher res pics, but only a few of them.

http://www.autosport.com/gallery/index.php/id/2317
http://www.f1technical.net/gallery/v/McLaren/MP4-26/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/6742//

And check out those side pods.

Nick Koan · 2011-02-04, 08:36 AM

Want a simple flowchart as to the Lotus saga in F1?

Too bad, you get this flowchart instead.

Or, I guess this one from Jalopnik is a little clearer

http://jalopnik.com/#!5709121/lotus-...-one-yet-again

Nick Koan · 2011-02-04, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

FYI: Fantasy F1 registration is open!

http://ff1.seccs.org

Registered!

Nick Koan · 2011-02-06, 08:13 AM

Kubica had a pretty major crash this morning at a rally in Andora. He broke his right leg and his wrist apparently. Its very likely he'll now miss the start of the season.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89312

Here is an new report, all in Italian, but has lots of footage of the car after the wreck:

YouTube

Nick Koan · 2011-02-06, 01:35 PM

Looks like the accident caused severe damage to his right hand.

He's out of surgery, and the doctor is saying it'll take about a week to get a definitive answer on whether his hand will be okay or not.

http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/02/06/w...ubica-surgeon/

Quote:

He added that it could take a year for the Pole to be able to use his right arm again.

Wow, so it looks like Kubica won't be driving this year at all.

Bob Danger · 2011-02-06, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Looks like the accident caused severe damage to his right hand.

He's out of surgery, and the doctor is saying it'll take about a week to get a definitive answer on whether his hand will be okay or not.

http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/02/06/w...ubica-surgeon/

Wow, so it looks like Kubica won't be driving this year at all.

Does that mean Senna would get his seat?

Nick Koan · 2011-02-06, 01:58 PM

Yeah, that's what the speculation is. I believe Renault has 2 test drivers lined up, and they announced a few weeks back that Senna would be the first reserve driver.

JoeWRX · 2011-02-06, 07:01 PM

Is there anywhere to watch the races online? (Once the season starts of course.) I never seemed to be able to catch a whole race last year.

sperry · 2011-02-06, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeWRX

Is there anywhere to watch the races online? (Once the season starts of course.) I never seemed to be able to catch a whole race last year.

Only real option is to pay for a UK proxy so you have a valid IP address to watch via the BBC feed. Or you can steal it via torrents if you don't mind stealing, varying quality, delayed access and potentially non-English commentary.

Nick Koan · 2011-02-07, 01:44 PM

More from the Kubica crash

In-car footage from the car behind Kubica. Fastforward to 3:00-ish as the driver gets yellow flagged and pulls over (the recording ends there, as the driver/co-driver get out and help). It does help show how narrow and crazy the stages are.

YouTube

And another picture of the car. Shows the barrier going all the way through the vehicle.

sperry · 2011-02-07, 02:33 PM

Goddamn. Kubica is (once again, considering Montreal 2006) lucky to be alive.

The term "partially severed right hand" is creeping me out... I hope he can recover!

Nick Koan · 2011-02-08, 08:16 AM

The last three cars have had debuts (sort of).

First up, the Virgin MVR-02

http://www.f1technical.net/gallery/v...Racing/MVR-02/

Nick Koan · 2011-02-08, 08:18 AM

Force India and the VJM04

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos...february-2011/

Nick Koan · 2011-02-08, 08:20 AM

And the HRT F111

http://www.f1technical.net/news/15945

Which seems to be courting advertisers.

Nick Koan · 2011-02-09, 02:22 PM

Heidfeld will be joining Bruno Senna and Vitaly Petrov in testing for Lotus Renault next week at Jerez. He may be in line to pick up the drive, as Renault is now looking at needing a replacement for a full season.

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/2...enna-in-jerez/

sperry · 2011-02-09, 02:25 PM

Simulation of Kubica's wreck:

YouTube

Nick Koan · 2011-02-09, 03:13 PM

And now a HAH moment.

Ford is suing Ferrari over the F150 name.

http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/02/09/f...-of-f150-name/

Quote:

“F-150® is an established and important Ford trademark and the name of the best-seller in Ford’s F-Series, America’s best-selling trucks for 34 years and best-selling vehicles for 29 years. Through extensive sales and advertising and exclusive use, Ford has earned invaluable goodwill in the F-150® trademark. That hard-won goodwill is seriously threatened by Ferrari’s adoption of “F150.”

Kevin M · 2011-02-09, 04:27 PM

Yeah, I can't see how they won't win that. They've only been using that moniker for 40-something years.

MikeK · 2011-02-09, 04:36 PM

The first time the new Ferrari blows up, Ford will say "nevermind" and drop the law suit.

2011-02-01, 12:34 AM	#26
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I should go to bed. Here is the actual Mercedes W02 Attached Images __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-01, 08:12 AM	#28
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	And the Williams FW33. I'm not sure if its temporary or not, but they sure seem to have a lot of space for sponsors. EDIT: yeah, its the interim colors. The final livery will be shown later http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin...1/2/11691.html Attached Images __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-01, 01:01 PM	#29
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Hah, here is the Red Bull RB7 Press Kit And apparently Haynes is going to make an actual manual for the RB6 and make it available this year. Attached Images __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-01, 02:42 PM	#30
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The Renault doesn't have any exhaust ports in the back. The exhaust is coming out in the front of the sidepods, near the driver. Trying to help some aero effect. Hopefully the driver isn't sucking down too many exhaust fumes while he's idling on the start grid or in the pits. More: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89223 __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-03, 09:10 PM	#31
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	FYI: Fantasy F1 registration is open! http://ff1.seccs.org __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2011-02-04, 08:29 AM	#32
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	McLaren released the MP4-26 today in Berlin. One of the interesting things is that they started with a somewhat unassembled car, and then put it together in front of everyone. Though, Marvin Whitmarsh has said some of the internal pieces were deliberately obscured or replaced so as to not give away all their secrets. Autosport has a good gallery, but you have to be a member to see the high res pics. F1Technical and GPUpdate have higher res pics, but only a few of them. http://www.autosport.com/gallery/index.php/id/2317 http://www.f1technical.net/gallery/v/McLaren/MP4-26/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/6742// And check out those side pods. Attached Thumbnails __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-04, 08:36 AM	#33
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Want a simple flowchart as to the Lotus saga in F1? Too bad, you get this flowchart instead. Or, I guess this one from Jalopnik is a little clearer http://jalopnik.com/#!5709121/lotus-...-one-yet-again __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-06, 01:58 PM	#38
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, that's what the speculation is. I believe Renault has 2 test drivers lined up, and they announced a few weeks back that Senna would be the first reserve driver. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-06, 07:01 PM	#39
JoeWRX EJ22 Real Name: Joe Gardner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No-Town Posts: 134 Car: C63 AMG oops...	Is there anywhere to watch the races online? (Once the season starts of course.) I never seemed to be able to catch a whole race last year.

2011-02-07, 02:33 PM	#42
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Goddamn. Kubica is (once again, considering Montreal 2006) lucky to be alive. The term "partially severed right hand" is creeping me out... I hope he can recover! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2011-02-08, 08:16 AM	#43
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The last three cars have had debuts (sort of). First up, the Virgin MVR-02 http://www.f1technical.net/gallery/v...Racing/MVR-02/ Attached Thumbnails __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-08, 08:18 AM	#44
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Force India and the VJM04 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos...february-2011/ Attached Thumbnails __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-08, 08:20 AM	#45
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	And the HRT F111 http://www.f1technical.net/news/15945 Which seems to be courting advertisers. Attached Thumbnails __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-09, 02:22 PM	#46
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Heidfeld will be joining Bruno Senna and Vitaly Petrov in testing for Lotus Renault next week at Jerez. He may be in line to pick up the drive, as Renault is now looking at needing a replacement for a full season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/2...enna-in-jerez/ __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-09, 04:27 PM	#49
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah, I can't see how they won't win that. They've only been using that moniker for 40-something years. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-02-09, 04:36 PM	#50
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	The first time the new Ferrari blows up, Ford will say "nevermind" and drop the law suit.

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