Thanks for publicising this, BLS. It's been fun (and impressive)! The sooner GP3 closes in on GP2, the greater will be the credibility of both; and together they will reflect more favourably upon F1. In terms of promoting the well-being of all, stepped differences* between formulae are surely the most logical way to go. *In my view, differences between steps to the next formula should be in the order of 10%. When gaps are larger than 20% – as has been the case with GP3 – it is perceived as too far adrift and therefore a less realistic basis for assessing F1 potential.
I must admit, he can come across as a bit dull. (Not referring to do his intellect; just general demeanour).
Autosport have picked up something similar, comparing Lotus winning the championship to Ferrari coming 10th: ** Simplified approximate revenue calculation based on $1.5bn annual revenues: FOG turnover $1,500,000,000 FOG costs $300,000,000 Underlying revenues (EBITDA) $1,200,000,000 $1,200,000,000 split 50/50 CVC/team 'pot', with each party contributing 2.5 per cent ($30m each) to Ferrari's premium. Thus FOG retains $600m - $30m = $570m (EBITDA), minus premiums paid to Ferrari/Red Bull ($70m each) and McLaren ($60m). In addition Ferrari receives $30m from teams' 2.5 per cent. 'Bernie Money Pot' thus also $570m, further split 50/50 for Columns 1 and 2 = $285m each. Column 1 money split equally among the top 10 teams = $28.5m Column 2 provides for championship winner to receive 19 per cent of $285 ($54m) and 10-placed team to receive four per cent ($11.4m). Thus should Lotus win the constructors' championship it would receive $82.5m ($28,5m + $54m) while a 10th-placed Ferrari would score around $140m, being $70m premium, $30m team contribution, $28.5m Column 1 and $11m Column 2. Any wonder Lotus et al believe they wage battle with one hand tied behind their respective backs?
Four classic liveries applied to modern cars: please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image
Leyton House then Jordan for me.. loved them colour schemes. To be honest, the other two are none to shabby either, all much better the the current livery's on show!
Oddly enough despite it looking awful on the original car. The Lola livery is my favourite of the bunch. Of all the modern cars-classic liveries i still prefer the obvious choice though please log in to view this image .
This. Why can't they give the cars nice paint jobs any more? A few of the teams should look at employing the guy who made those.
Dat Lola please log in to view this image Does anyone know of a place where I could get a decent template for an F1 Car to do my own designs?
Congratulations to Antonio Fuoco for a brilliant podium in the Formula Renault 2.0 ALPS race today. The Ferrari young driver finished 2nd, beating the McLaren young driver Nyck de Vries.
I think that looks awful on the current style of car. Really highlights that they are not pretty machines.
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I just read this!!! http://recombu.com/cars/articles/news/man-builds-f1-car-in-his-shed own up! which one of you is it!!
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/22058/8625874/Talking-Heads-Is-F1-getting-slower- Good article assesing why F1 has got slower over the years, touches on the thorny issue of Pirelli and Tyre wear.
