The Official 2008 Formula 1 Thread! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2008-01-08, 11:19 AM

It's January, so silly season '08 has officially begun!

So on with the news and rumors!

Nick Koan · 2008-01-08, 11:27 AM

News!

The drivers and numbers have been announced by the FIA. Only one seat remains!

Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro:
1. Kimi Raikkonen
2. Felipe Massa

BMW Sauber F1 Team:
3. Nick Heidfeld
4. Robert Kubica

ING Renault F1 Team:
5. Fernando Alonso
6. Nelson Piquet Jr

AT&T Williams:
7. Nico Rosberg
8. Kazuki Nakajima

Red Bull Racing:
9. David Coulthard
10. Mark Webber

Panasonic Toyota Racing
11. Jarno Trulli
12. Timo Glock

Scuderia Toro Rosso:
14. Sebastien Bourdais
15. Sebastian Vettel

Honda Racing F1 Team:
16. Jenson Button
17. Rubens Barrichello

Super Aguri F1 Team:
18. Takuma Sato
19. Anthony Davidson

Force India Formula One Team:
20. Adrian Sutil
21. Giancarlo Fisichella

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes:
22. Lewis Hamilton
23. Heikki Kovalainen

Nick Koan · 2008-01-08, 11:33 AM

The McLaren MP4-23

Nick Koan · 2008-01-08, 11:34 AM

The Ferrari F2008

Nick Koan · 2008-01-08, 11:35 AM

So far, nothing looks drastically different from last years.

At least to my eyes.

skimonkey30 · 2008-01-08, 11:53 AM

I dont see much difference either most of it is internal, the aero packages on the ferrari will be completely different come Melbourne

although I hear the ferrari car is shorter then last years model, and those side bolsters around the drivers head are taller now

sperry · 2008-01-08, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

So far, nothing looks drastically different from last years.

At least to my eyes.

Isn't the 08 Ferrari front wing quite a bit different?

F2007:

F2008:

Nick Koan · 2008-01-08, 03:34 PM

Good catch. I didn't look closely enough

MPREZIV · 2008-01-08, 06:40 PM

Kimi TOTALLY looks ready... to fall asleep.

Nick Koan · 2008-01-08, 06:42 PM

What do you mean? That's his excited face.

That's also his sleepy face, his annoyed face, his o face and his sad face.

MPREZIV · 2008-01-08, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

What do you mean? That's his excited face.

That's also his sleepy face, his annoyed face, his o face and his sad face.

EXACTLY!!!

MattR · 2008-01-08, 08:48 PM

Man, it is really weird to see the McLaren with such a high Number!

van · 2008-01-08, 09:37 PM

check it
http://axisofoversteer.com/blog/pictures/2007-2008.gif

MikeK · 2008-01-08, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidnappervan

check it
http://axisofoversteer.com/blog/pictures/2007-2008.gif

Holy toe out, batman!

sperry · 2008-01-09, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

Holy toe out, batman!

That's gotta just be the camera angle.

...then again, F1 teams will run a ton of negative camber just to keep the tires hot. I guess they stick better using 80% of the tire at high temp, than using 100% of the tire at a low temp. Massive toe out would certainly help keep the tires warm too.

sperry · 2008-01-09, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Kimi TOTALLY looks ready... to fall asleep.

And Massa looks like Kimi farted something rank.

MPREZIV · 2008-01-09, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Man, it is really weird to see the McLaren with such a high Number!

And the Ferarri's rockin' NUMBER 1!

Nick Koan · 2008-01-09, 01:49 PM

Rumor has it that Fisichella bought... er... got the last seat left for 08 at Force India.

Official announcement due tomorrow.

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/...ed-fisichella/

sperry · 2008-01-09, 02:20 PM

Poor Fisi... I like that guy, it sucks to see him in what will likely be a perpetual back-marker car.

sperry · 2008-01-09, 02:22 PM

In other '08 news... has anyone heard if Honda is going to have a real sponsor next season, or are we going to have to watch their slow, ugly cars again this year?

skimonkey30 · 2008-01-09, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

In other '08 news... has anyone heard if Honda is going to have a real sponsor next season, or are we going to have to watch their slow, ugly cars again this year?

well I think the "earth" car paint scheme is gone but I havent heard anything about a major sponsor

Joeyy · 2008-01-10, 12:38 AM

What driver will the banning of traction control help/hinder the most?

skimonkey30 · 2008-01-10, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skimonkey30

well I think the "earth" car paint scheme is gone but I havent heard anything about a major sponsor

ok so maybe I got that one wrong

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...10092103.shtml

Nick Koan · 2008-01-10, 09:27 AM

Fisichella, Sutil at Force India. Luizzi will be their test driver.

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/...il-and-liuzzi/

Nick Koan · 2008-01-10, 09:34 AM

The Toyota TF108 has been unveiled.

Haven't found any high-res photos yet. But it looks like they are debuting with the McLaren style front wing.

2008-01-08, 11:19 AM	#1
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	The Official 2008 Formula 1 Thread! It's January, so silly season '08 has officially begun! So on with the news and rumors! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-01-08, 11:27 AM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	News! The drivers and numbers have been announced by the FIA. Only one seat remains! Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro: 1. Kimi Raikkonen 2. Felipe Massa BMW Sauber F1 Team: 3. Nick Heidfeld 4. Robert Kubica ING Renault F1 Team: 5. Fernando Alonso 6. Nelson Piquet Jr AT&T Williams: 7. Nico Rosberg 8. Kazuki Nakajima Red Bull Racing: 9. David Coulthard 10. Mark Webber Panasonic Toyota Racing 11. Jarno Trulli 12. Timo Glock Scuderia Toro Rosso: 14. Sebastien Bourdais 15. Sebastian Vettel Honda Racing F1 Team: 16. Jenson Button 17. Rubens Barrichello Super Aguri F1 Team: 18. Takuma Sato 19. Anthony Davidson Force India Formula One Team: 20. Adrian Sutil 21. Giancarlo Fisichella Vodafone McLaren Mercedes: 22. Lewis Hamilton 23. Heikki Kovalainen __________________ 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 Last edited by Nick Koan; 2008-01-10 at 09:28 AM.

2008-01-08, 11:33 AM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The McLaren MP4-23 Attached Thumbnails 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

2008-01-08, 11:34 AM	#4
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The Ferrari F2008 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

2008-01-08, 11:35 AM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	So far, nothing looks drastically different from last years. At least to my eyes. __________________ 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

2008-01-08, 11:53 AM	#6
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	I dont see much difference either most of it is internal, the aero packages on the ferrari will be completely different come Melbourne although I hear the ferrari car is shorter then last years model, and those side bolsters around the drivers head are taller now __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2008-01-08, 03:34 PM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Good catch. I didn't look closely enough __________________ 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

2008-01-08, 06:40 PM	#9
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Kimi TOTALLY looks ready... to fall asleep. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2008-01-08, 06:42 PM	#10
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	What do you mean? That's his excited face. That's also his sleepy face, his annoyed face, his o face and his sad face. __________________ 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

2008-01-08, 08:48 PM	#12
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Man, it is really weird to see the McLaren with such a high Number! __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-01-08, 09:37 PM	#13
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	check it http://axisofoversteer.com/blog/pictures/2007-2008.gif

2008-01-09, 01:49 PM	#18
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Rumor has it that Fisichella bought... er... got the last seat left for 08 at Force India. Official announcement due tomorrow. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/...ed-fisichella/ __________________ 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 Last edited by Nick Koan; 2008-01-09 at 01:53 PM.

2008-01-09, 02:20 PM	#19
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	Poor Fisi... I like that guy, it sucks to see him in what will likely be a perpetual back-marker car. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-01-09, 02:22 PM	#20
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	In other '08 news... has anyone heard if Honda is going to have a real sponsor next season, or are we going to have to watch their slow, ugly cars again this year? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-01-10, 12:38 AM	#22
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	What driver will the banning of traction control help/hinder the most?

2008-01-10, 09:27 AM	#24
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Fisichella, Sutil at Force India. Luizzi will be their test driver. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/...il-and-liuzzi/ __________________ 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

2008-01-10, 09:34 AM	#25
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The Toyota TF108 has been unveiled. Haven't found any high-res photos yet. But it looks like they are debuting with the McLaren style front wing. 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

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